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Senate Republicans shared a deepfake video of Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader, designed to make it seem like Democrats are celebrating the ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted 16 days.   In the deepfake, an AI-generated Schumer repeats the phrase “every day gets better for us,” an actual quote taken out of context from a Punchbowl News article. In the original story, Schumer discussed the Democrats’ healthcare-focused shutdown strategy, and said they were not going to back away from Republicans’ playbook of threats and “bambooz[ling].”  The shutdown is happening because Democrats and Republicans cannot agree to pass a bill…

The best over-ear headphones deliver impressive sound quality, and their large earcups offer a comfy fit, which some prefer over the plugged-in feel of earbuds. Many top options also offer features like Bluetooth support and active noise cancellation (ANC). But some models are better than others, especially if you have specific needs in mind.After extensive hands-on testing with dozens of cans, our experts have picked the best over-ear headphones across eight categories. The Sony WH-1000XM5 are our top recommendation for most people. These wireless headphones offer a well-rounded assortment of features and excellent sound. On the budget side, we recommend…

Experts say the Trump administration’s deal to increase access to in vitro fertilization, or IVF, by reducing fertility medication costs could be a game-changer for women and families in the U.S.President Trump announced Thursday that the federal government had struck a deal with pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to lower the cost of some fertility medications, such as Gonal-F, which typically cost thousands of dollars.The plan could benefit millions of Americans, including people facing fertility challenges due to a health condition such as cancer. Approximately 9% of men and about 11% of women of reproductive age in the U.S. are estimated to have some kind…

The AI era is giving fracking a second act, a surprising twist for an industry that, even during its early 2010s boom years, was blamed by climate advocates for poisoned water tables, man-made earthquakes, and the stubborn persistence of fossil fuels. AI companies are building massive data centers near major gas-production sites, often generating their own power by tapping directly into fossil fuels. It’s a trend that’s been overshadowed by headlines about the intersection of AI and healthcare (and solving climate change), but it’s one that could reshape — and raise difficult questions for — the communities that host these…

California health officials are investigating cases of a more severe form of mpox after confirming it had, for first time known to authorities, spread locally in the United States.Three cases of clade I mpox were confirmed in Los Angeles County this week in people who had not recently traveled to a country where the virus is commonly found, the LA health department said in an Oct. 17 press release. While a different clade, or group, of mpox has been present in the United States for years, these new cases represent the first of this kind that appear to have been…

A Pennsylvania high school student died from bacterial meningitis, according to the local school district.Ryan Duffy, 18, a senior at Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, contracted Streptococcus Pneumoniae Meningitis last week and was treated in the ICU before dying Tuesday, according to a letter sent to parents by the Neshaminy School District and obtained by ABC News.Google Maps Street View – PHOTO: Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, Pa.”It is with great sadness that we inform you of the death of a member of our school community, Ryan Duffy, who passed away earlier today, October 14, 2025.  Ryan’s family has given…

Silicon Valley’s rule? It’s not cool to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it’s becoming clearer who the industry thinks should shape AI development.  On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how the line between innovation and responsibility is getting blurrier, plus what happens when pranks go from digital to physical.  Watch to the full episode for more about:  Why advocating for AI safety has become “uncool” in Silicon Valley from Anthropic facing backlash to California’s SB 243 regulation of AI companion chatbots…

South Carolina’s measles outbreak has grown to 15 cases, state health officials reported Friday, a small increase from a few days ago.The new cases are among those who’d been exposed to the virus at school, but developed symptoms in quarantine. It’s not known if they’re adults or children, but 139 students are still currently in quarantine in the state.”We are fortunate that those we have identified as being exposed to measles are complying with our guidance to quarantine for the period that they could not expose others,” Dr. Linda Bell, epidemiologist for South Carolina, said in a statement to NBC…

2025-10-17T18:48:58Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Japan is known for technological innovation and hospitality, influencing new hotel trends. Michelle Gross spent 4 nights at Yotel Tokyo Ginza, a hotel that leverages robots and automation. She says some robot features were convenient, but others were unnecessary. The first time I stayed in a robot hotel in…

Dr. Betsy Grunch is a neurosurgeon in Georgia, where she’s been operating on brains and spines for 13 years. Since 2020, her role has expanded to content creator. To her combined 3.8 million followers on Instagram and TikTok, Grunch is known as “Ladyspinedoc,” a source of guidance on health matters ranging from weighted vests to chiropractors. She does it, she tells Yahoo, for the sake of “combating misinformation.”“I really felt like I could reach a population of people that didn’t have the correct information,” says Grunch, whose posts have taken on claims regarding vaccine safety and the Guardian Caps some…