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Sled dogs have stubby legs for a reason
More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. Sled dogs pull sleds for recreation and work. Sled dogs have been helping humans travel across the planet's coldest regions for centuries, hauling supplies, people, and equipment across the snow and ice. In the process, this important role that goes above and beyond simply being "man's best friend" could have a visible impact on their evolution. Sled dogs may have evolved shorter legs to help them pull loads more efficiently.
Saudi national charged with planting a listening device at OpenAI offices
United States federal agents have arrested a Saudi national and charged him with planting a hidden audio recording device in a conference room at the California offices of OpenAI, where he was working as an engineer. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, had been working at the AI company since July 2025, the US Department of Justice said in a statement on Tuesday. Following the discovery, the company placed a camera in the room, which captured Alfozan entering last week and checking behind the television where the listening device had been installed, the FBI alleges. The case highlights growing security concerns around sensitive AI research as companies and governments compete for the best talent and technology with the potential to alter regional economic and strategic dynamics. Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan and what is he charged with?
Law of the Sea comes to life in the hunt for sanctioned Russian oil
Is the war entering a new phase? Until US President Donald Trump reversed the thrust of his sanctions policy of Russian oil on Friday, Ukraine's Western allies had been ramping up the use of international law. Countries sanctioning Russian oil have for the first time enforced boarding and inspection rights under the Law of the Sea this year, experts told Al Jazeera. Some Russian officials believe worse is to come. "Western countries are trying to organise the interception of our vessels. London and Brussels are drawing up plans to blockade the Baltic Sea and the straits leading into it. Other key shipping routes are also under threat," Russian Maritime Board chairman Nikolai Patrushev told officials during a visit to China on October 12.
Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave 'empty handed'
Burnham careful before Zelensky meeting but promises Ukraine won't leave'empty handed' President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to London follows a well-trodden diplomatic path in a war now in its fifth year. For months, US President Donald Trump had been a largely benign presence in the conflict, promising Ukraine greater access to American air defence technology and threatening more sanctions on Russia. Then last week Trump carried out an abrupt U-turn, lifting sanctions on Russian diesel and calling for Zelensky to be replaced. Once again Ukraine's leader got on his plane to shore up support among European allies. Burnham says he wants to'repair bridges' between Ukraine and US Starlink restrictions affecting Ukraine's front line operations, Kyiv says Russia's offensive ability is broken, Kyiv's former top general tells BBC For the prime minister there was the tricky but now familiar diplomatic task of needing to show solidarity with Zelensky without appearing to criticise Trump. Burnham's answer was to say and announce as much as he could without exposing himself to questions from journalists asking about Trump's latest betrayal of Kyiv.
Your 4TB SSD probably has the wrong cluster size for large files
The Dell Laptop Buying Guide UK: Which Dell Laptop Should You Buy? When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. Windows defaults to 4KB clusters, which wastes space on large file partitions. In an age of 4TB SSDs and massive NVMe drives, many users tend to leave the entire storage space as a single, huge system drive. While this is convenient, from an administrative point of view it is a risky move that amounts to flying blind.
Microsoft breaks record, fixing 1,416 security flaws. Update Windows now
PCWorld reports that Microsoft set a record by fixing 1,416 security vulnerabilities in its October 2026 Patch Tuesday update, surpassing any previous single-month total. The update addresses 85 critical flaws, including 67 remote code execution vulnerabilities, a dangerous SharePoint elevation of privilege issue, and one actively exploited Windows Shell flaw. Windows and Office users are urged to apply these updates immediately to avoid serious cyberattacks and unauthorized system access. Yesterday was October Patch Tuesday, and Microsoft's security updates addressed 1,416 new vulnerabilities. Not only is that another record broken, but it's also the first time over 1,000 flaws were fixed in a single month.
Ready player one? Why the games arcade is having a rebirth
Classic video game arcades are finding new audiences. Classic video game arcades are finding new audiences. After years of sprawling'forever' games, players are rediscovering the pleasures of more focused experiences. Could a new wave of independent arcades bring back the social side of gaming? Don't get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox?
Windows update patches a whopping 1,400 security bugs – including 2 zero days
Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Lance Whitney is a technology journalist with an IT background. He's written for TechRepublic, PCMag, Macworld, and Time, among others, He also teaches classes in AI, cybersecurity, and social media. The October Windows update squashes more than 1,400 security flaws. This marks Microsoft's final supported update for Windows 24H2.