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Recursive unveils laptop-ready Flint coding model, developed largely with AI
- Recursive released Flint, a free coding model for laptops.
- The company says AI helped build it in under four months.
- Flint runs locally and uses 2.5 billion of its 40 billion parameters at a time.
Recursive has released Flint, a free coding model designed to run on ordinary laptops, and says AI helped build most of it. The model is an early, human-supervised demonstration of the company’s goal of using AI to improve AI, an approach that has raised concerns about how much…
Former Chihuahua prosecutor charged over unauthorised US role in raid
- Former Chihuahua prosecutor César Jáuregui faces a treason charge.
- He is accused of allowing US agents into a raid without federal approval.
- Four people, including two US agents, died in a crash after the operation.
Former Chihuahua state prosecutor César Jáuregui Moreno has been charged with treason for allegedly allowing US agents to take part in an April raid on suspected drug laboratories without federal authorisation. The case matters because Mexico’s government says foreign officials may operate on its soil only with prior…
Bose buys Skullcandy to expand its reach among audio consumers
- Bose has acquired Skullcandy.
- Skullcandy will remain a separate brand.
- Bose aims to reach more consumers with its audio technology.
Bose has acquired Skullcandy, aiming to bring its audio technology to more consumers through a broader portfolio of brands. Skullcandy will remain a separate brand within Bose’s premium consumer audio business, while Bose says its designs and links with board sports athletes can help it connect with audiences…
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa Are the Twins Winning the Música Mexicana Game
- Los Gemelos de Sinaloa scored a No. 1 hit with “Ferrari”.
- Their new album, The Gemeliza, spans several Mexican music styles.
- The twins begin their first US headlining tour on 23 October.
Los Gemelos de Sinaloa, the Mexican American twin brothers Juan “Gemelo” and Robert “Temu” Cardenas, are gaining a wider audience after a decade making music together. Backed by Fuerza Regida’s Jesús Ortiz Paz through his Street Mob Records label, they scored a No. 1 hit with “Ferrari” and…
Netflix Is Searching For Its Next Big Story. The Protagonist? Itself
- Netflix is refocusing content after a major shake-up.
- About 1,000 employees were let go.
- Sports, live events and top creative talent are priorities.
Netflix has made a major leadership and staffing shake-up as it refocuses its content operation under new hire Peter Rice, amid questions about how well the company’s broader bets are performing. The changes come as investors increasingly value Netflix like a traditional media company rather than a technology…
Dog blood transfusion saves cat with severe flea-related anaemia
- A dog’s blood helped save critically ill cat Rolo.
- Rolo’s red blood cell count had fallen to 7 per cent.
- Vets say some over-the-counter flea treatments may not work.
Rolo, a two-year-old cat with life-threatening anaemia caused by a flea infestation, was saved after receiving an emergency blood transfusion from a dog. With feline blood unavailable, the vet used blood from her own cocker spaniel, Gin, in a recognised but risky one-off emergency procedure. Rolo’s red blood…
Historic Colonial gem town immortalized by one of America’s greatest writers is now facing ‘doomsday scenario’ as it’s overrun with sewage
- Carlisle’s septic systems are linked to sewage and E. coli contamination.
- Experts warn the town could become uninhabitable without action.
- Residents will vote on public funding for sewer pipes on 16 November.
Carlisle, a historic Massachusetts town associated with Henry David Thoreau, is confronting sewage and drinking-water contamination linked to its reliance on private wells and backyard septic systems. Experts warn that without a solution the problem could make the town unsafe to inhabit in coming decades, prompting local residents…
The 10 Greatest Delinquent Anime, Ranked
- A ranking argues delinquent anime deserves a comeback.
- The genre peaked in the 1990s and has seen a modest revival.
- The list weighs quality, influence and fan reception.
The article ranks ten delinquent anime and argues that the genre, once prominent in the 1990s, deserves a wider audience. It describes these stories as following ordinary young punks who challenge authority or find their own kind of fun, rather than organised crime, and says recent shows have…
Reba McEntire Shares What Dolly Parton Taught Her About Kindness: ‘I Love The Way She Carried Herself With Confidence’
- McEntire praised Parton’s confidence, humour and kindness.
- She performed “Appalachian Memories” at the 2026 Emmys.
- McEntire credited changing creative pursuits with sustaining her career.
Reba McEntire said Dolly Parton taught her about confidence, poise and treating everyone equally. Recalling Parton’s guest appearance on her television show, McEntire said she made the whole crew feel comfortable, while her humour could quickly put people at ease. McEntire also described performing Parton’s “Appalachian Memories” at…
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Replacement Officially Casts a New Kayce Dutton
- Berlin Enrique Nelson will play young Kayce Dutton.
- He appears in Season 2, Episode 4, “Blast Radius”.
- Whether the role recurs has not been revealed.
Berlin Enrique Nelson has been cast as a young Kayce Dutton in the second season of *Marshals*, the *Yellowstone* spin-off starring Luke Grimes. He will appear in the fourth episode, “Blast Radius”, in a flashback connected to Kayce’s memories of being branded. The casting adds a new actor…
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Yellowstone’ Replacement Officially Casts a New Kayce Dutton
- Berlin Enrique Nelson will play young Kayce Dutton.
- He debuts in Season 2, Episode 4.
- The role may be a one-off or recurring.
*Marshals* has cast Berlin Enrique Nelson as a younger Kayce Dutton, expanding the character’s story through flashbacks in its second season. The role begins in Episode 4, “Blast Radius”, as Kayce reflects on pivotal moments from his past and tries to guide his son, Tate, away from the…
8 Fallout 4 Replay Ideas to Make the Commonwealth Feel Brand New
- Eight challenges offer fresh ways to replay Fallout 4.
- Rules range from Survival permadeath to melee-only combat.
- Settlement limits and raider role-play change familiar routines.
The article offers eight self-imposed rules for replaying Fallout 4, aimed at players who know the usual quests and fights too well. The challenges change how players explore and fight, making the Commonwealth feel less predictable and encouraging new role-playing choices. Examples include playing Survival mode with permadeath,…
The 1960 song Flea called “the greatest recording of all time”
- Flea calls Mingus’s “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” one of the greatest recordings.
- The 1960 track blends jazz, funk, blues and communal energy.
- Mingus’s playing influenced how Flea thinks about the bass.
Flea has described Charles Mingus’s 1960 recording “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” as one of the greatest recordings of all time. The Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist values its mix of funk, blues, intensity and communal feeling, which reflects how jazz shaped his musical outlook. Flea began with jazz…
The 1960 song Flea called “the greatest recording of all time”
- Flea calls Mingus’s “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” one of the greatest recordings.
- The track’s mix of jazz, blues and gospel resonates with him.
- Jazz helped shape Flea’s expressive approach to bass.
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has singled out Charles Mingus’s “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” as one of the greatest recordings of all time. The song matters to him for its raw, communal energy and its blend of blues, funk, gospel and jazz, which helped shape his ideas…
Former Nightwish singer Floor Jansen doesn’t mind her old band After Forever coming back – just don’t call it a reunion
- Floor Jansen welcomes former bandmates playing together.
- She says the line-up is not a reunion.
- Jansen describes it as a cover band with original members.
Former After Forever singer Floor Jansen says she is happy for some of her former bandmates to perform together again, but objects to calling it a reunion. She says the group’s current line-up does not include her, so describing it as After Forever reunited would be misleading. Jansen…
SCOTUS Copyright Termination Music Case Explained: What Happened? What Comes Next?
- Artists may reclaim overseas song rights through US termination law.
- The Supreme Court left a Fifth Circuit ruling in place.
- The decision creates uncertainty for music companies and catalogue investors.
The Supreme Court left in place a lower court ruling that artists can use US copyright termination rights to reclaim overseas rights to songs as well as American ones. The decision challenges decades of industry practice and could shift control and revenue back to creators, while leaving labels,…
US-led talks offer scant evidence Ukraine peace is near
- US diplomacy has not brought a Ukraine peace summit closer.
- The Kremlin dismissed the Oslo proposals as offering little useful.
- Putin may meet Trump and Xi Jinping in China next month.
Two days of US-led diplomacy involving Ukrainian, European and Russian representatives have produced little sign that a peace deal is near. A proposed summit between Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin has not gained traction, while Putin appears to face limited pressure to end the war. In…
ICE agents posed as tire shop customers to detain young dad, 26, who has been in US as a child and has no criminal history, fiancée says
- ICE detained a 26-year-old tyre shop manager in Washington.
- His fiancée says an agent posed as a customer.
- DHS says he awaits removal proceedings; his family is seeking legal help.
Christopher Ruiz de Jesus, 26, was detained by ICE while working at a tyre shop in Lynwood, Washington, on 17 October. His fiancée says an agent posed as a customer and led him outside, where masked officers arrested him; the case highlights the impact of immigration enforcement on…
Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Keep Plunging As Local Officials Scramble for a Turnaround Plan
- Los Angeles shoot days remain far below average.
- Tax credits have not reversed the wider decline.
- New York production spend grew faster than California’s.
Los Angeles recorded fewer film and television shoot days from June to September, despite California expanding its tax credit programme to attract productions. The fall highlights the challenge of restoring local production as other US states and countries compete for work, with crews and businesses still facing a…
Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Keep Plunging As Local Officials Scramble for a Turnaround Plan
- Los Angeles shoot days are 36% below their five-year average.
- Expanded tax credits have not reversed the production decline.
- New York production spend rose 87% in the quarter.
Los Angeles recorded fewer film and television shoot days from June to September, despite California expanding its production tax credit programme. The decline shows the incentives have not yet reversed the region’s wider downturn, as other states and countries compete for productions and local crews and businesses face…