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Tech NewsAnthropic is letting METR researchers look under the hood with employee-level access
METR will publish its own assessments of Anthropic’s risks, incidents, and practices, and the frontier AI model maker has given up the right to block them.
USATrump’s Deal With Russia Inflames Ukraine War He Vowed to End
The Ukrainian president’s defiant decision to continue attacking Russian refineries underscores President Trump’s inability to end a war he had promised to resolve.
Tech NewsMeta launches an open-weight AI model that runs on Macs
Meta and Apple have teamed up for the launch of the social media giant's newest model, Muse Spark Open, which will run locally on Apple silicon.
WorldViolent Protests in Albania
Opposition to a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner has collided with rising discontent over corruption and the cost of living.
Tech NewsAmazon devices chief Panos Panay sees a future where AI devices replace the need to use apps
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices work in the background, anticipating users' needs instead of waiting for commands.
USAPaxton Partied in Dubai With Fugitives Charged With Fraud, Lawsuit Says
Ken Paxton celebrated New Year’s Eve in 2024 with two men wanted on federal charges, one of whom donated at least $190,000 to his campaigns. The extent of his ties to the men was unclear.
Tech NewsAmazon devices chief Panos Panay on the importance of failure and bouncing back from it
Panay said that it's possible to recover and learn from all sorts of failures, even catastrophic ones, when building products.
USAHow U.S. Support to Ukraine Has Evolved Under Trump
President Trump’s latest push to end the war in Ukraine has raised questions about the future of U.S. support.
SportHow Jose Ramirez's confidence -- and strut -- is fueling the Guardians' run
The veteran slugger has turned it on in October -- and Cleveland is feeding off that energy.
USAICE Agents Who Rammed a Worker in Houston Were Chasing a Dead Man, Family Says
ICE agents rammed a man during a pursuit in Houston, leaving him with a shattered leg. But a bulletin of the target shows a man who died in 2017, his daughter said.
SportBanana Ball adding international contests, unveils '360' game
The league's latest idea was also revealed Thursday -- Banana Ball 360, which will feature two fields in one stadium.
WorldAmerica’s Most Expensive Senate Race
The Senate showdown in Texas shows why Donald Trump and the Republican Party are worried about the midterm elections.
WorldVenezuela’s Opposition Leader Calls Trump’s New Oil Partner Corrupt
As ties with the Trump administration fray, María Corina Machado said her return to Venezuela would come “sooner than you would expect.”
USA3 Men Accused by Nancy Mace in House Speech Are Charged With Sex Crimes
The South Carolina representative’s former fiancé and two of his business associates were charged on Wednesday with sex crimes and voyeurism in connection with a 2018 incident.
USACornell’s Powerful Board Meets as It Fights to Protect Its Reputation
The president argued this week that replacing him would be a mistake.
Tech NewsBluesky wants to make it easier to buy, sell, and fundraise on the network
The executives argued that advertising isn’t the only path to monetization, and that there are alternative models that are feasible when it comes to monetization.
USAAn Angry Judge and a Maybe-Lawyer in the Briefing Room
A roundup of legal news from the past week.
SportWhy we're watching these 10 names -- and how they could define this season
With the NBA season just days away, let's take stock of the most important coaches, execs and players worth monitoring.
USAKatie Zacharia Admits Failing Bar, but Defends Calling Herself a Lawyer
In an interview with a right-wing influencer, the new White House press secretary also described the harried process that led to her hiring.
Tech NewsSK Hynix bargains for chip equipment exports to its China facility in return for building a factory in US
SK Hynix’s Solidigm is reportedly seeking U.S. approval to send more chipmaking equipment to China as it weighs building a new NAND chip factory in America.
SportWhat NBA preseason revealed about all 30 teams
With 2026-27 tipoff closing in, Ben Golliver shares the key takeaways that will shape the regular season.
Tech NewsVolvo makes a bigger bet on Nvidia for hands-free automated driving
Volvo is leveling up its automated driving system through an expansion of its nearly decade-long partnership with Nvidia that will extend beyond its battery electric vehicles.
SportAre Dodgers done? Debating L.A.'s chances to recover from 3-0 NLCS deficit
Can the Dodgers make history ... or are the Brewers about to dethrone the two-time defending champs?
WorldDublin Hotel Accused of Revoking Bookings for an Event to Combat Antisemitism
A leader of the Jewish community in Ireland said a hotel canceled a deal for 70 rooms when it learned they were reserved for guests attending the international forum.
Tech NewsWhen it came to Cal AI’s viral success, a small army of influencers paid off
The company generated over $30 million in revenue in two years and was acquired by MyFitness for an undisclosed amount of money in March.
WorldZelensky Says Ukraine Will Resume Russian Refinery Strikes, Defying Trump
President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed overt frustration with the United States in an interview with The Financial Times. He had paused the strikes to comply with a demand from the United States.
World20 Hours After Falling Overboard, Cruise Passenger Is Rescued Near Greece
According to Greek officials, the woman told her rescuers she had jumped off the ship because she “wanted to disembark.”
Tech NewsLast chance to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Founder Summit pass: Early booking ends October 16
Savings of up to $200 end October 16 for TechCrunch Founder Summit. These savings for Founder and Investor Passes vanish after Friday. Join 1,000 founders and investors on November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Bring your toughest questions and make the day count for your business.
Tech NewsAnd the winner of Startup Battlefield at Disrupt 2026 is: Intero Biosystems
Intero Biosystems beat out 199 other Startup Battlefield companies to take home the $100,000 grand prize at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Tech NewsBluesky expands its AI-powered Attie app to let anyone build websites, games, and more
Bluesky is bringing “social vibe coding” to its experimental Attie platform, allowing users to create interactive experiences like games, quizzes, and websites that can tap into the social network's audience.