The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new ingredient for sunscreen that has been used in Europe for many years. This approval allows sunscreen makers in the U.S. to use this ingredient to help protect against the sun’s harmful rays.
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The FDA is the U.S. agency that regulates food and medicine safety, including sunscreens.
The newly approved ingredient has been safely used in European sunscreens for a long time.
Sunscreens help protect skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause sunburn and skin damage.
This new ingredient will give consumers more options for sun protection in the United States.
The announcement was reported by CBS News, with medical expert Dr. Jon LaPook providing details.
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NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discussed the upcoming Artemis III mission, which plans to send astronauts to the moon. He also talked about NASA’s long-term goal of building a permanent moon base.
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Artemis III is a NASA mission planned to send astronauts back to the moon.
Jared Isaacman is the NASA administrator speaking about these plans.
The mission is complicated and involves new technology.
NASA aims to create a permanent base on the moon in the future.
The moon base will support long-term human presence and research.
The interview was with CBS News reporter Mark Strassmann.
NASA is working on several projects to achieve these goals.
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Anthropic released a new version of its advanced AI model, called Fable 5, to the public with some usage restrictions for safety reasons. The company also provides a more powerful, unrestricted version called Claude Mythos 5 to select partners, especially for cybersecurity work, and is working with the U.S. government on testing AI security.
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Fable 5 is the first public version from Anthropic’s Mythos class, the company’s most advanced AI models.
Claude Mythos 5, an unrestricted and more powerful model, is available only to about 200 trusted organizations in over 15 countries.
Anthropic restricts Mythos’ use on cybersecurity grounds because it can quickly find weaknesses in critical systems like banks and power grids.
Most sensitive requests made to Fable 5 are redirected to a lower-capability model called Opus 4.8 to prevent misuse.
The company hired experts and ran bug bounty programs to test the system’s security and prevent unlocking of restricted features.
Anthropic’s AI tools lost Pentagon contracts after a disagreement with the Trump administration about surveillance and lethal weapons.
Fable 5 pricing is $10 per million input tokens and $50 per million output tokens; tokens measure AI usage and can add up quickly.
Anthropic leases a large, expensive datacenter from Elon Musk’s xAI to support its growth amid plans for an IPO (stock market debut).
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Meta said that an Israeli spyware company called NSO Group broke a court order by trying to hack WhatsApp users again. Meta asked a federal court to punish NSO Group for these hacking attempts on its messaging platform.
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Meta owns WhatsApp, a popular messaging app.
NSO Group is an Israeli company that makes spyware tools.
A court had previously restricted NSO Group from trying to hack WhatsApp users.
Meta claims NSO Group violated that court order by trying to hack WhatsApp users again.
Meta has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt, which means punishing it for breaking the court order.
The hacking attempts are linked to phishing, which is when attackers try to trick users into giving away personal information.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s biggest chipmaker, said rising costs due to inflation might lead to price increases but not sudden large jumps. TSMC is expanding production in several countries but will keep the most advanced chip manufacturing in Taiwan, despite US pressure to move more production to America.
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TSMC makes advanced chips for companies like Nvidia, AMD, and Apple.
Inflation has increased TSMC’s operating costs, which could lead to some price rises.
The company does not plan sudden or very large price increases.
TSMC is expanding factories in the US, Germany, Japan, and Taiwan based on customer demand, not government pressure.
The most advanced chip production will stay in Taiwan, as moving it elsewhere would take 5–10 years or more.
The US wants TSMC to boost chip production domestically to secure supply chains amid US-China tensions.
TSMC’s CFO said the current AI chip demand is not a bubble and expects strong long-term growth.
Tech stocks related to AI and chips have experienced market volatility recently amid concerns about valuation.
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Kalshi, a prediction betting platform, will require some users to share their job details before placing bets on certain topics to reduce insider trading. The company aims to spot and stop people using secret company information to place unfair bets.
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Kalshi allows users to bet on events like elections, sports, and culture.
The new rule applies to bets with a higher risk of insider trading or manipulation.
Insider trading means using secret information not available to the public to gain an advantage.
Kalshi will ask users to provide their workplace details to detect potential insider trades.
The company has reported over 20 possible illegal trades to law enforcement this year.
Some politicians and employees at companies like Google have been investigated for insider trading on prediction markets.
Kalshi developed a risk scoring system to find markets more vulnerable to insider trading or manipulation.
This step aims to stop insider traders before they place bets on the platform.
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Starlink has started charging customers a $10 monthly rental fee for its hardware instead of selling it for a one-time price. This fee is added to monthly internet service costs, and the change currently applies to new customers in several countries.
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Starlink now charges a $10 monthly rental fee for hardware, including the satellite terminal and router.
Customers no longer pay an upfront hardware cost when ordering, but pay monthly rental fees.
Internet service prices recently increased by $5 to $10 per month, with plans offering speeds from 100Mbps to 400Mbps.
Professional installation costs $199 one time, but is free with the Max plan subscription.
The rental fee program is available in select countries like the US, Canada, UK, France, Australia, and Mexico.
Customers renting hardware cannot pause their service, but may switch to purchasing the hardware by contacting support.
Previously, Starlink charged upfront hardware fees ranging from $299 to $599 depending on region and time.
Buying hardware from retailers can be cheaper over time than paying the rental fee.
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Microsoft released security updates to fix two serious computer security flaws called zero-days, disclosed by a researcher named Nightmare Eclipse. This researcher has had a public dispute with Microsoft over how vulnerabilities were handled and disclosed.
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Microsoft fixed two high-risk zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed by the researcher Nightmare Eclipse.
One vulnerability, CVE-2026-45586, allows users with limited permissions to gain full system control, and was disclosed in May.
Another vulnerability, MiniPlasma (CVE-2020-17103), was fixed again after reappearing due to an incomplete patch from six years ago.
No evidence shows these vulnerabilities have been actively exploited by hackers yet.
Microsoft has not yet patched other vulnerabilities disclosed by Nightmare Eclipse but gave instructions to reduce risk for one affecting Bitlocker encryption.
Nightmare Eclipse criticized Microsoft’s vulnerability disclosure program and released exploit code publicly.
Microsoft criticized the researcher for disclosing flaws without proper coordination and hinted at legal action, but later dropped those plans.
The latest Microsoft update fixed about 200 security issues, including some confirmed zero-days.
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A $68 million settlement was reached in a lawsuit involving Google Assistant. People who meet certain conditions may qualify to receive money from this settlement.
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The settlement amount is $68 million.
It relates to Google's voice-activated service called Google Assistant.
People who used or were affected by Google Assistant may be eligible.
Notices about the settlement have been sent via email.
The settlement resolves claims against Google regarding Google Assistant.
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Commonwealth Fusion is developing a new fusion reactor called ARC that aims to produce 400 megawatts (MW) of usable electricity by using advanced superconducting magnets. Their SPARC reactor, a smaller version of ARC, is more than 70% complete and expected to operate next year, which is much sooner than other projects like ITER that are still years away. The company recently published detailed scientific papers explaining their reactor design and how they plan to use fusion to generate power efficiently.
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Commonwealth Fusion is building the SPARC tokamak, expected to operate by next year.
ARC is a larger fusion power plant planned to produce about 1.13 gigawatts (GW) of fusion power and 400 MW of electricity sent to the power grid.
ARC uses fusion of deuterium and tritium, isotopes of hydrogen, to generate helium, neutrons, and radiation.
The reactor uses molten salt with lithium ions to absorb neutrons and generate tritium fuel continuously.
ARC’s power output relies on cycles of 15 minutes of fusion followed by 1-minute resets, using thermal inertia to maintain heat.
High-temperature superconductors will enable stronger magnetic fields for a smaller, faster-built reactor.
The company has published five peer-reviewed papers outlining the science and design of ARC.
ARC aims to deliver fusion energy sooner than large international projects like ITER, which expects to operate in the 2030s.
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The article talks about the risks of lithium batteries, which power many gadgets, catching fire on airplanes. It also covers an AI competition in San Francisco and a new program that helps workers protect endangered animals in Africa using modern technology.
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Lithium batteries in gadgets can sometimes catch fire on planes.
There is a new campaign to encourage safer packing of devices with lithium batteries.
An international AI competition took place in San Francisco, showcasing new uses of artificial intelligence.
A program is teaching conservation workers in Africa how to use advanced technology to protect endangered wildlife.
The episode is part of a series called Tech Life and hosted by Chris Vallance.
The focus is on how technology affects everyday life and safety.
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Donwill, a rapper from Tanya Morgan, hosts The Almanac of Rap, a podcast that explores hip-hop history with deep detail and context. The podcast aims to preserve stories and background often lost in today’s quick internet news culture, using audio to engage listeners in a rich, immersive way.
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Donwill is a rapper and creator of The Almanac of Rap podcast.
The podcast has won two Webby Awards for its quality and content.
It treats hip-hop history as a complex and living topic worth revisiting deeply.
Donwill values old internet culture where readers explored beyond headlines to find full stories.
He believes today’s internet often stops at surface-level news, losing important context.
The podcast uses audio because it fits easily into everyday life like walking or driving.
Donwill focuses on small details around hip-hop events, such as the atmosphere and personal moments.
He wants to preserve hip-hop stories as a cultural responsibility, especially as archives and music journalism face challenges.
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Anthropic released Claude Fable 5, a new AI model with stronger safety controls that block it from discussing sensitive topics like cybersecurity, biology, and chemistry. The model performs better than earlier versions but redirects risky queries to a previous model and warns users to prevent misuse.
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Claude Fable 5 is Anthropic’s first "Mythos-class" AI model, improving on previous Claude Opus models.
It restricts answering questions on cybersecurity, biology, chemistry, and other sensitive areas to prevent harm.
Fable 5 redirects some restricted queries to the older Claude Opus 4.8 model and notifies users when this happens.
Anthropic made the safeguards stricter, which may sometimes block safe questions but helps reduce misuse risks.
Over 1,000 hours of testing showed no universal jailbreaks to bypass Fable 5’s safeguards.
The model shows a large improvement in cybersecurity tasks, scoring 78% on a vulnerability benchmark, up from 40% in older models.
Anthropic is particularly concerned about cyberattacks automated by AI and risks from biological research queries.
Access to the more powerful Mythos 5 model is still limited to trusted cybersecurity experts through a special program.
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This article reviews Bluetooth sleep masks that combine light blocking with audio streaming to help users sleep better. The author tested top-rated masks, highlighting the Manta SOUND Sleep Mask as the best option for comfort, adjustability, and battery life.
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Bluetooth sleep masks block light and play sound through built-in speakers.
The Manta SOUND Sleep Mask costs $159 and has adjustable parts for a good fit.
It turns off automatically after 30 minutes of no sound to save battery.
The mask is lightweight (3.8 oz) and comfortable for back, side, and stomach sleepers.
The Manta mask is machine-washable once the electronics are removed.
The Snoozeband Silk Sleep Mask is a $129 flat mask with a sleep timer and built-in sounds.
Snoozeband offers 10 built-in sleep sounds so users do not need their phones.
Some users find flat masks less comfortable, but Snoozeband’s adjustable strap helps with fit.
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Google has launched Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new AI tool that provides instant voice-to-voice translation in over 70 languages. This technology works in real time, sounds more natural, and will be available in Google Translate apps, Google Meet, and through developer tools.
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Gemini 3.5 Live Translate is an AI speech-to-speech model that translates conversations quickly and accurately.
It supports more than 70 languages and adjusts for natural speech patterns like tone and pitch.
The feature can work with any earbuds or even without earbuds by using a "listening mode" on Android phones.
Google Meet will offer this live translation to selected enterprise customers starting this month, with a wider release planned later.
Developers can access the translation tools through the Gemini Live API or AI Studio to build new applications.
The system filters out background noise to improve translation quality during busy situations.
All AI-generated audio includes SynthID watermarks to label it as computer-produced speech and prevent removal of this label.
This release builds on earlier live translation efforts by Google and aims to make real-time multilingual communication easier and more accessible.
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NASA announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, which is part of the plan to send astronauts back to the moon. Some astronauts will orbit Earth practicing spacecraft docking, while others will prepare for the lunar landing.
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NASA revealed the Artemis III mission crew on Tuesday.
Artemis III is a mission aimed at eventually landing astronauts on the moon.
Artemis II recently completed a record-breaking trip around the moon.
Four astronauts—Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio, Andre Douglas, and Luca Parmitano—will orbit Earth during Artemis III.
These astronauts will practice docking the Orion capsule with two lunar landers.
The Artemis III mission is part of NASA’s larger goal to explore the moon again.
Luca Parmitano is part of the European Space Agency, not NASA.
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NASA announced the four astronauts who will join the Artemis III mission, planned for no earlier than 2027. The crew will test systems needed for future moon landings but will not land on the moon during this mission.
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Artemis III is part of NASA’s effort to send humans to the moon again after more than 50 years.
The mission will focus on testing technology and operations to support future moon landings.
The crew includes three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut.
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik will command the mission; he has flown to space twice before.
ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano will serve as pilot; he is the first Italian to lead the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Andre Douglas, making his first spaceflight, is a mechanical engineer with Coast Guard experience.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio will make his second spaceflight; he previously spent 371 days on the ISS, the longest by a U.S. astronaut.
Backup astronaut Bob Hines will train with the crew and is ready to replace any primary member if needed.
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NASA announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, planned to launch no earlier than summer 2027. This mission will test docking and life support systems in orbit using two different lunar landers and prepare for a future crewed Moon landing.
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Artemis III is a low-Earth orbit mission designed to test lunar landing systems.
The crew consists of four astronauts: Randy Bresnik (commander), Luca Parmitano (pilot), Andre Douglas (mission specialist), and Frank Rubio (mission specialist).
The mission timeline aims to launch around summer 2027.
Artemis III will involve three separate launches: Blue Origin’s lander test vehicle, Orion spacecraft atop NASA’s Space Launch System rocket, and SpaceX’s Starship.
The crew will dock with both the Blue Moon lander and Starship but will only enter Blue Moon for life support testing.
After testing, the crew will return to Earth with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis III serves as a bridge to Artemis IV, which aims for a crewed lunar landing.
Blue Origin’s recent rocket explosion caused damage to its launch facilities, which may impact future lander launches.
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NASA has revealed the names of the four astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission to the moon. An expert, Derrick Pitts, explained some of the known details about this space mission during a CBS News interview.
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NASA is planning the Artemis III mission to the moon.
Four astronauts have been chosen to participate in this mission.
Derrick Pitts is the chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute.
Derrick Pitts spoke about the Artemis III mission on CBS News.
The Artemis III mission is part of NASA's effort to explore the moon again.
The interview was available on CBS News and their app.
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Anthropic has released a new version of its AI tool called Claude Fable 5 to the public. The company says this tool is more powerful than any they have shared before and includes safety features to reduce risks.
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Claude Fable 5 is based on Anthropic’s earlier AI model called Claude Mythos.
Claude Mythos was first shared privately in April for testing by about 150 trusted groups.
Some experts worried Mythos could cause financial and security problems because of its power.
Anthropic said Claude Fable 5 has safeguards and user limits to help control risks.
The company plans to give more groups access to Claude Mythos 5, which has fewer restrictions for certain trusted users.
Claude models can follow human commands over longer periods without interruption.
Anthropic may go public soon, with a private valuation near $1 trillion.
One Anthropic co-founder said the rapid growth of AI means the public needs a way to slow down development if needed.
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