‘Big Bang Theory’ producer says societies who abandon God drift toward tyranny

‘Big Bang Theory’ producer says societies who abandon God drift toward tyranny

Hollywood producer Chuck Lorre, the creative force behind hit sitcoms such as “Two and a Half Men” and “The Big Bang Theory,” discussed the importance of spirituality on Joe Rogan’s podcast Tuesday. Lorre released his memoir, “Sitcom: A Memoir,” on Tuesday, reflecting on his life and career. Lorre has previously discussed his religious background, having…

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Ukraine War: Elon Musk’s Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukrainian Combat Missions Amid Trump Pressure

Ukraine War: Elon Musk’s Starlink Restrictions Disrupt Ukrainian Combat Missions Amid Trump Pressure

SpaceX restricted Starlink connectivity for high-speed terminals in Ukraine overnight on Oct. 13-14, disrupting several Ukrainian combat drone missions, military officials said Wednesday. Presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov confirmed the disruption in a post on Telegram, writing, “Our defence forces did not receive a warning about this limitation, and this led to the disruption of several…

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AI Meeting Assistant Ambi Raises $26M: Consent Questions

AI Meeting Assistant Ambi Raises M: Consent Questions

An AI meeting assistant that can listen to you all day just attracted real money. TechCrunch reported on October 12, 2026 that Ambi, founded by former Plaud executive Peter Mo, has collected $26 million over several rounds. Luminous Ventures led the funding, and manufacturer ODM Huaqin also took part. For anyone selling, pitching, or managing…

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OpenAI, Google AI Models Tricked Into Making Nudes: Safeguards Fail in 13% of Tests

OpenAI, Google AI Models Tricked Into Making Nudes: Safeguards Fail in 13% of Tests

Researchers say they have bypassed safeguards in several major AI image generators, producing prohibited explicit images using widely available tools. The findings, reported by Ars Technica on Oct. 14, raise questions about whether AI companies can keep their content filters effective as image-generation models become more capable. White Circle, a public benefit corporation focused on…

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PR Tools for Founders: Honeyjar Brings AI to Comms

PR Tools for Founders: Honeyjar Brings AI to Comms

Honeyjar, a startup building PR tools for founders, wants to hand senior-level communications know-how to people who have never worked in PR. TechCrunch covered the company on October 12, 2026. The company is part of the Startup Battlefield 200 cohort heading to TechCrunch Disrupt. The pitch is simple, and the skepticism is fair. Most early-stage…

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Greenback jumps; stocks, bonds dented by hot US inflation data

Greenback jumps; stocks, bonds dented by hot US inflation data

The dollar index, which tracks the US currency against six others, rises nearly 0.4% Published Wed, Oct 14, 2026 · 09:32 PM [LONDON] The US dollar rallied, while Treasury yields shot higher and stock futures fell on Wednesday (Oct 14), after data showed consumer inflation picked up more quickly than expected in the world’s largest economy last month, firming up expectations for…

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Who Is Barbera Thornhill? Trump Ambassador Goes Viral as ‘Mar-a-Lago Face’ Debate Spreads

Who Is Barbera Thornhill? Trump Ambassador Goes Viral as ‘Mar-a-Lago Face’ Debate Spreads

Barbera Thornhill, President Donald Trump’s ambassador-at-large for combating human trafficking, has attracted online attention after her official portrait circulated on social media, prompting comparisons with philanthropist Susan Dell and renewed discussion of the phrase ‘Mar-a-Lago face’. The reaction has brought Thornhill greater visibility, even as her diplomatic appointment and professional responsibilities have received less attention…

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AI Blueprint Generator Startup Targets Permit-Ready Plans

AI Blueprint Generator Startup Targets Permit-Ready Plans

Santa Monica startup Blueprints AI says its AI blueprint generator can produce drawings that meet local code and are ready for a permit office, starting from nothing more than a rough sketch or a PDF, and it does so in minutes. TechCrunch reported the news on October 12, 2026. The company was chosen for Startup…

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