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US President Donald Trump has said the United States is not attacking Iran “in full” because of the upcoming midterm elections, while predicting that the war could end shortly after the November 3 polls. In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump was asked about calls for the United States to escalate its military campaign against Iran. “Well, maybe I don’t do that because of the election,” Trump said. He reiterated his prediction that the conflict would end immediately after the midterm elections, while leaving open the possibility that it could end before the vote. “They’re limping along.…

US Vice President JD Vance privately sought candid assessments from American military commanders about the Iran war, with officials saying the briefings raised concerns over depleted weapons stocks, Iran’s resilience and the prospects of achieving a successful outcome, according to The New York Times. Vance reportedly contacted commanders in the Middle East, Europe and Asia during the spring and summer, seeking their individual assessments before they were incorporated into broader Pentagon evaluations. The discussions covered the war’s objectives and tactics, potential casualties, Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ability of Iranian forces to adapt to US military operations.…

Elon Musk’s former wife Justine Wilson has made fresh allegations about the billionaire’s personal relationships and family life in an upcoming documentary about the Tesla and SpaceX founder. Wilson reportedly alleges in Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk that Musk referred to the mothers of his children as “breeders” and viewed them as interchangeable. Wilson was married to Musk from 2000 to 2008 and shares six children with him. Wilson recalls marriage to Musk In the documentary, Wilson also recalls Musk describing himself as the “alpha” in their relationship during their wedding. She said her experiences during the marriage introduced her to…

OpenAI is considering slowing the development of increasingly powerful artificial intelligence models as concerns grow over the risks posed by advanced AI, according to a report by Bloomberg. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discussed the possibility during a company-wide meeting, saying the company could put further AI advancement on hold while it works to better understand and contain the risks associated with more capable models. The proposal comes as AI systems become increasingly capable of carrying out complex tasks, including activities that could potentially be misused for cyberattacks and other harmful purposes. OpenAI wants rivals to slow down too Altman reportedly…

Anthropic has warned that increasingly capable artificial intelligence models could be misused for dangerous biological research, revealing that unnamed actors attempted to use Claude to support research involving genetic changes to the chikungunya virus. The AI company said it blocked the effort as part of a wider set of cases involving malicious use of its models for cyberattacks, surveillance, propaganda and other activities. Anthropic disclosed the findings in its latest report on AI misuse, saying the cases represented some of the most notable and novel threats it had identified. Claude request involved gain-of-function research According to Anthropic, one blocked request…

Google has introduced ADB Wi-Fi 2.0, an updated version of Android Debug Bridge’s wireless connectivity system designed to make connections between Android devices and computers faster and more reliable. Android Debug Bridge, or ADB, is primarily used by developers to communicate with Android devices, but it is also used by advanced users for tasks such as transferring large amounts of data, running tools such as scrcpy and accessing functions that are not available through the standard Android interface. Google reworks ADB’s core components Google has made changes to three key parts of the wireless ADB system. The first is the…

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and first foldable iPhone Duo target premium smartphone buyers, but the two devices take very different approaches. The iPhone Duo offers a foldable design, Apple Pencil support and new multitasking features, while the iPhone 18 Pro focuses on performance, cameras, battery life and a more familiar iPhone experience. For buyers deciding between the two, several factors could make the iPhone 18 Pro a more practical choice. 1. The iPhone 18 Pro is considerably cheaper Price is one of the biggest differences between the two models. The iPhone 18 Pro starts at $1,199 with 256GB of storage,…

Getting your hands dirty while gardening, touching tree bark or playing on grass may offer more than a connection with nature, as research suggests regular exposure to natural environments can increase the diversity of microbes living on the skin. Scientists have been studying whether contact with soil, plants and other natural materials can influence the skin microbiome and, in turn, support the immune system. In one study by Finnish researchers, participants rubbed their hands with soil, peat and moss for 20 seconds. Researchers found a significant increase in the number and variety of microbes on their skin, with some changes…

South African spinner Imran Tahir achieved another remarkable feat in T20 cricket at the age of 47. Representing Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Tahir took five wickets for just 17 runs against Saint Lucia Kings. His devastating spell helped dismiss Saint Lucia Kings for 119 runs. With his five-wicket haul, Tahir became the oldest player to take five wickets in men’s T20 cricket. At 47, his performance showed that his hunger for wickets remains strong.

South Africa opener Jordan Hermann equalled the record for the most runs on a One Day International debut with a ​blistering knock of 150 that saw his side overcome hosts ‌Namibia in the first of their three-match series on Wednesday. South Africa, who were put in to bat, scored 348-6 off their 50 overs to win ​by 99 runs on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method after rain ​interrupted Namibia’s reply and they finished with 162-8 off 31 ⁠overs, chasing a reduced target of 262. Hermann, one of three ​debutants in a weakened South African side, hit 20 boundaries, including ​three sixes,…