Sam Altman hints at ChatGPT-5 delays and posts about ‘capacity crunches’ ahead for all ChatGPT users
Sam Altman posts on X about new products over the next couple of months Warns…
EastEnders’ Kellie Bright on the challenges of being a Send parent
Kellie BrightPresenter, BBC Panorama Kellie Bright I’ve been desperate to make a documentary about special educational needs and disabilities (Send) for ages. You might know me as EastEnders’ Linda Carter but I’m also a mum to my autistic son. He’s also dyslexic and has ADHD. It took months of perseverance and hard work from my…
Lewis Moody: Former England captain reveals motor neurone disease diagnosis
Elite athletes are disproportionately affected by MND, with a study of Italian footballers suggesting the rate of the disease is up to six times higher than in the general population. It is thought that by limiting the oxygen available and causing damage to motor neurone cells, regular, strenuous exercise can trigger the disease in those…
New Balance UK sees strong year, sales to UK, Europe and RoW leap
Published October 6, 2025 New Balance’s UK arm saw its net profit jumping in 2024 with the company saying that the leap was driven by sales and margin growth across wholesale and direct to consumer channels “where both consumer demand and brand strength continue to increase”. And it said there was a similar uplift in…
Quick and Dirty Analysis of Possible Oracle E-Business Suite Exploit Script (CVE-2025-61882)
This weekend, Oracle published a surprise security bulletin announcing an exploited vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. As part of the announcement, which also included a patch, Oracle published IoC observed as part of the incident response [1]. One script I found interesting is what Oracle calls “exp.py”. Here is a quick analysis of the HTTP…
Why ultra-processed foods aren’t the real villain behind overeating
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia to obesity and an epidemic of “food addiction,” these factory-made products, including crisps, ready meals, fizzy drinks and packaged snacks, are blamed for a wide range of modern health problems. Some experts argue that they’re “specifically formulated and aggressively marketed to…
Why the brain’s GPS fails with age, and how some minds defy it
In the realm of memories, “where” holds special importance. Where did I leave my keys? Where did I eat dinner last night? Where did I first meet that friend? Recalling locations is necessary for daily life, yet spatial memory — which keeps track of “where” — is one of the first cognitive abilities to fade…
Nearly half of drivers killed in crashes had THC in their blood
In a review of 246 deceased drivers, 41.9% tested positive for active THC in their blood, with an average level of 30.7 ng/mL — far exceeding most state impairment limits. The high rate of THC positivity remained consistent over six years and was unaffected by the state’s legalization of recreational cannabis during the study period….
October’s sky comes alive with a supermoon and shooting stars
A supermoon takes over the sky, the Draconid meteor shower peeks through, and the Orionid meteor shower shines bright. Skywatching Highlights Oct. 6: The October supermoon Oct. 6-10: The Draconid meteor shower Oct. 21: The Orionid meteor shower peaks (full duration Sept. 26 — Nov. 22) Transcript What’s Up for October? A Supermoon takes over,…
Elsewhere in: Paris: Lagerfeld, Torishéju, and Olivia von Halle
Published October 3, 2025 In Paris, Lagerfeld channels La Vigie’s Riviera ease; Torishéju Dumi fuses military utility with Dürer references; and Olivia von Halle unveils a fiery-red Hôtel Costes capsule in luxe dévoré loungewear. Lagerfeld: Very La Vigie Lagerfeld spring/summer 2026 show – Courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld A Mediterranean mood at the house of Lagerfeld,…
Paris Fashion Week Sunday: Celine, Akris, Valentino, and Jean-Paul Gaultier
Published October 5, 2025 A Sunday in demi tones in Paris Fashion Week: A train-wreck debut at Jean-Paul Gaultier; savvy merch at Celine; elegantly fine art at Akris; and the same old, same old by Alessandro Michele at Valentino. Jean-Paul Gaultier: Train wreck in Jacques Chirac’s basement Too many debutant designers played safe this season,…
