CDC data show dengue infections increased in at least 15 U.S. states, with Florida accounting for the biggest jump since the state's large outbreak earlier this year.
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Pennsylvania reports 943 measles cases and a fifth death, prompting officials in Lancaster, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties to intensify vaccination and outreach efforts.
A meta‑analysis of 121 studies finds that about one‑fifth of depression cases and 15% of obesity in young people are associated with heavy digital media use.
Elon Musk announced the rebranding of SpaceX’s AI division to SpaceXSI, aligning with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order to refer to artificial intelligence as “Super Intelligence.”
PIMCO co‑founder Bill Gross cautions investors to stay out of long‑term bonds, citing an $84 trillion credit pool and rising market volatility.
Micron reported a 256% jump in fiscal 2026 revenue to $133.1 billion, driven by AI‑related memory demand, while its stock surged 500% over the past year.
The New York Times Strands puzzle for October 3, 2026 featured the theme “A figment of your imagination,” with the spangram WILLOTHEWISP and five ghost‑like theme words.
A hardware defect in a limited batch of iPhone 18 Pro Max phones is causing loss of cellular service for AT&T customers, prompting Apple to offer replacements and an iOS 27.0.1 carrier update.
A German Valorant player was blocked from the game after the anti‑cheat system flagged a used Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU that had been blacklisted for a previous owner's cheating.
NASA is considering additional Starliner launches and a $359 million bailout as SpaceX signals a shift away from Crew Dragon, raising questions about the agency’s future access to low‑Earth orbit.