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New computer-assisted Four-Color proof promises near-linear planar-graph coloring

A team unveils a new computer-assisted proof of the Four-Color Theorem and a near-linear O(n log n) algorithm to color planar graphs; paper heads to FOCS. ...Read more

#four-color-theorem, #planar-graphs, #algorithms, #mathematics

AI-guided choice boosts perovskite solar-cell performance in authors’ lab tests, preprint shows

A preprint reports an evidence-grounded LLM, OpenPerov, selected a perovskite contact that outperformed the human-preferred alternative in the authors’ lab on efficiency and stability. ...Read more

#perovskite, #solarcells, #ai, #materials

Radio observations strengthen case for companion that may plunge through Betelgeuse’s atmosphere

VLA and ALMA radio maps show recurring distortions in Betelgeuse that match the orbit of a faint companion which may pass through its outer atmosphere. ...Read more

#betelgeuse, #astronomy, #stars, #radioastronomy

Perseus offers open full-stack system for faster homomorphic encrypted AI inference

A new open-source system, Perseus, claims multi-fold speedups for homomorphic encrypted model inference and provides reproducible code and benchmarks. ...Read more

#ai, #homomorphicencryption, #privacy, #encryptedinference

Miami No. 1 in First 2026 College Football Playoff Rankings; Georgia, Utah and Indiana in Top Four

CFP committee's first 2026 rankings put Miami at No. 1, followed by Georgia, Utah and defending champion Indiana — those four would get first-round byes. ...Read more

#collegefootball, #cfp, #miami, #indiana

ICJ to Deliver Final Judgment on Nov. 19 in The Gambia’s Genocide Case Against Myanmar

The Hague court will hand down its final ruling Nov. 19 in The Gambia’s suit accusing Myanmar of genocidal violations over 2017 Rohingya atrocities. ...Read more

#rohingya, #myanmar, #icj, #genocide, #internationallaw

3M Announces $7.35 Billion Agreement to Resolve Most AFFF Personal-Injury Claims

3M announced a $7.35 billion, nine‑year agreement to resolve about 99% of AFFF personal‑injury claims; $5.8B present‑value charge expected Q4 2026. ...Read more

$MMM, #3m, #pfas, #legal, #settlement

Newly disclosed records show USPS monitored social media posts about planned 2020–21 protests

Documents released after an EFF FOIA suit show the Postal Service’s iCOP tracked protest planning across the political spectrum in 2020–21. ...Read more

#usps, #surveillance, #foia, #civilrights

California DOJ declines charges in 2023 Glenn County CHP shooting, recommends training reforms

California DOJ says evidence insufficient to charge a CHP officer in the 2023 Glenn County shooting of Jesus Guzman Jr., and urges five training changes. ...Read more

#police, #california, #doj, #chp

Registry Analysis Finds No Statistically Detectable Mortality Difference Between PCI and CABG for Left Main Coronary Disease

An IRIS‑MAIN registry analysis found no statistically detectable long‑term mortality difference between PCI with drug‑eluting stents and CABG for left‑main disease; results are observational. ...Read more

#leftmain, #pci, #cabg, #cardiology, #clinicaltrials

Fannie Mae Director Omeed Malik Resigned Effective Oct. 30, SEC Filing Shows

Fannie Mae disclosed in an SEC filing that director Omeed Malik resigned effective Oct. 30; the 8‑K gave no reason for his departure. ...Read more

$FNMA, #fanniemae, #corporategovernance, #board, #resignation, #housingfinance

Rights groups tell European court İmamoğlu’s detention is part of wider campaign against Turkey’s opposition

Three rights groups told the European Court that Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s detention reflects a wider campaign to sideline opposition politicians in Türkiye. ...Read more

#turkey, #humanrights, #imamoglu, #echr

Election Day underway across all 50 states as voters decide control of Congress, governorships and ballot measures

Voters in all 50 U.S. states are casting ballots in federal, state and local contests that will determine control of Congress, governors’ seats and statewide measures. ...Read more

#election, #congress, #governors

CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel dies at 30 after collapsing in match vs. FC Andorra

CD Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel, 30, died after collapsing following a collision with FC Andorra goalkeeper; the Segunda match was suspended and tributes followed. ...Read more

#football, #death, #cdtenerife, #spain

GTA VI Pre-Download Starts Nov. 10; PS5 Owners Advised to Free 212GB Ahead of Nov. 19 Launch

Sony and Rockstar say GTA VI pre-download begins Nov. 10; PS5 owners are advised to free at least 212GB before the Nov. 19 launch. ...Read more

$TTWO, $SONY, #gaming, #gta6, #playstation, #rockstargames