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Super-intense earthquakes more prevalent, some scientists say. Does it heighten San Andreas risk?

A specific type of earthquake that can cause particularly intense shaking is more common than previously believed, some scientists say — carrying potentially profound risk for communities across California, including those in the path of the notorious San Andreas fault.

Scientists have increasingly observed how the rupturing of a fault during...Read more

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SpaceX's fleet-leading booster makes 31st launch from Space Coast

SpaceX plowed ahead with a record 31st launch of one of its Falcon 9 boosters with another Starlink mission from the Space Coast on Sunday.

A Falcon 9 on the Starlink 10-17 mission carrying 28 satellites lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 1:39 p.m.

The first-stage booster made its fleet-leading ...Read more

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SpaceX's fleet-leading booster set for 31st launch from Space Coast today

SpaceX is plowing ahead with a record 31st launch of one of its Falcon 9 boosters with another Starlink mission set to fly from the Space Coast on Sunday.

A Falcon 9 on the Starlink 10-17 mission carrying 28 satellites is slated to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 1:40 p.m. during a launch window ...Read more

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Remember the moon rover? Here's a look at a possible Artemis version

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been more than 18 months since NASA narrowed to three the field of competitors vying to build the nation’s next moon rover.

Ahead of an expected mid-November decision, the teams have completed a series of tests to prove to NASA they have the right stuff for the Artemis missions.

But each company is also intent on ...Read more

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Orionid meteor shower will soon be visible over LA. When and where to watch

LOS ANGELES — October is full of astronomical events, with a supermoon and dim meteor recently brightening the skies over Los Angeles. Next week, another is coming: the Orionid meteor shower.

The Orionid shower is made up of particles from Halley's Comet burning in the atmosphere as Earth's orbit intersects the comet's path, according to NASA...Read more

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Why plastic bags will be gone from California groceries by the end of the year

SAN JOSE, Calif. — “Paper or plastic?” Your days are numbered.

The question that millions of shoppers have heard for years when they roll up to the checkout aisle at grocery stores will soon be a thing of the past.

On Friday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a legal settlement with four major plastic bag manufacturing ...Read more

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AI trained robots, drones, team up with emergency rescue

In a simulated natural disaster, robotic drones from the University of Maryland’s RoboScout Team arrived first, scanning the area for survivors. They beamed patients’ locations to robot dogs and medics on the ground to quickly find, triage and treat the most critically injured people first.

“When we talk about robot triage, we’re ...Read more

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SpaceX hits landmark 500th Falcon 9 booster landing after Space Coast launch

The 85th orbital launch from the Space Coast in 2025 also marked a milestone for SpaceX with the 500th successful landing of a Falcon 9 rocket booster.

The early Thursday morning launch came as the workhorse rocket for Elon Musk’s company lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 at 5:27 a.m. Eastern time ...Read more

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The earthquake app on Californians' phones will buzz Thursday morning. Here's why it's (probably) not an earthquake

People all across California will dive under desks Thursday at 10:16 a.m. Pacific time to take cover.

That’s not a prediction of a major earthquake. Rather, it’s part of increasingly popular statewide and international earthquake preparedness event.

The Great California Shakeout is a one-minute drill in which people at more than 9,000 ...Read more

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50-year mystery of ancient 'subway deer' discovered in Canada is now solved

In 1976, during the excavation of a subway extension in Toronto, a city worker discovered unusual looking antlers with “thick, horizontal beams.”

Experts named it Torontoceros hypogaeus, meaning “horned Toronto deer from underground,” but over time it became known as “The Toronto subway deer,” according to an Oct. 10 news release ...Read more

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Attention Walmart shoppers: ChatGPT will do your shopping for you

Walmart has partnered with OpenAI to allow its customers to shop for products and pay directly from within ChatGPT.

The world’s largest retailer’s embrace of “AI-first” shopping ushers in the new era using artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots as agents for shopping. The idea is that users will no longer have to click through and ...Read more

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Estates of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks to be protected against AI manipulation

The likenesses of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, and many other late celebrities will be shielded against artificial intelligence recreations thanks to a new deal by their estate handler.

Loti AI, which detects deepfakes using advanced technology, told Variety it will guarantee that the starry estates overseen by IP ...Read more

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Tech review: iPhone 17 Pro Max

New iPhone day is one of my favorite days of the year, and this year Apple shook things up a bit.

The last few years of new iPhone day have largely involved Apple releasing two “regular” iPhones (like the 16 and 16 Plus) and two “Pro” phones (16 Pro and 16 Pro Max).

This year Apple introduced three iPhone 17 models — the iPhone 17, ...Read more

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Sound Advice: Beginning of holiday sales and upgrading DVD player

Holiday deals in the weeks to come: With the holiday shopping season coming up fast, until the end of the year I am going to try to find and feature products that make great gifts and are a good deal as well, especially with prices trending upwards.

Smart toothbrushes are an extremely popular product category, and starting us off is a full-...Read more

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Gadgets: This cooler is the life of the party

When I showed the Trinity 80 quart stainless steel cooler to some friends who are dedicated tailgaters at weekly college football games, their eyes lit up, and their mouths were wide open.

The new rolling cooler has many features, but what really sold them on it was that it keeps 96 12-ounce cans cold for up to 24 hours, from pregame to any ...Read more

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Jim Rossman: Should you use generic ink?

This week’s reader question is, “Has the quality of remanufactured ink improved in recent years? It was a no-no for a long time.”

This is a good question. The answer will depend on a lot of things – including who you are asking.

Inkjet printers and their ink are a lot like razors and blades. The manufacturers will sell you a razor (...Read more

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Review: ‘Ghost of Yotei’ is a spectacular and soulful revenge tale

One of the draws of revenge tales is that they’re often simple. A protagonist is wronged and they overcome obstacles to attain a sense of justice. Although it’s set up like that, the vengeful drive behind “Ghost of Yotei” is anything but direct.

Players are introduced to the protagonist Atsu, who survives the slaughter of her family ...Read more

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Hands-on with ‘Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection’

Anime fans can identify the signs of a shonen show. “Shonen” is a genre that’s geared toward boys and has a wide-eyed male protagonists who gain a surprising power. That’s echoed in shows such as “My Hero Academia” or “One Piece.” It’s a formula that’s perfect for video games, and it’s one that’s in the DNA of the “...Read more

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Minnesota farmer digitized his old planning system and then turned it into a startup

Farming may seem old-fashioned to many, but that hasn’t been true for years. Tractors steer themselves, software crunches crop data and agriculture now ranks among the most technologically advanced industries.

Yet inside barns and homes, many farmers — especially those running smaller operations — still plan their seasons the old-...Read more

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Salesforce to invest $15 billion in San Francisco to advance AI

Software giant Salesforce is planning to invest $15 billion in San Francisco over the next five years to strengthen the city's dominance in artificial intelligence.

"This $15 billion investment reflects our deep commitment to our hometown — advancing AI innovation, creating jobs, and helping companies and our communities thrive in this ...Read more