Do mosquito repellent patches work? Experts weigh in on the buzz

Los Angeles Times - Nov 4, 2026

As West Nile virus concerns rise, some parents are turning to essential oil patches for easy bite prevention. Mosquito authorities explain why you should stick to sprays instead.

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NASA's Voyager 1 nears historic milestone: It will soon be one light-day away from Earth

NASA's Voyager 1 nears historic milestone: It will soon be one light-day away from Earth

Nov 4, 2026

Nearly 5 decades after its launch, NASA's Voyager 1 is approaching a historic one-light-day milestone, putting it more than 16 billion miles from Earth. As the spacecraft moves deeper into space, engineers are battling declining power, ageing equipment and unexpected communication disruptions.

DeepSeek engineer defends push for open-source AI smarter than humans despite higher risks

DeepSeek engineer defends push for open-source AI smarter than humans despite higher risks

Nov 4, 2026

DeepSeek is committed to open-source artificial intelligence to accelerate the arrival of artificial general intelligence (AGI), even if it heightens safety risks, a company engineer says, defying growing safety concerns from the US and scrutiny in China over whether the strategy poses national security risks. Speaking on Tuesday on an AI panel at the World Internet Conference (WIC) in Wuzhen, DeepSeek engineer Gao Xi said open-source development promoted shared innovations and technical...

Musk Faces Setback as SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble on Midterm Election Results

Musk Faces Setback as SpaceX and Tesla Stocks Tumble on Midterm Election Results

Nov 4, 2026

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

Uproar over missing 'pop' as Rice Krispies changes its recipe

Uproar over missing 'pop' as Rice Krispies changes its recipe

Nov 4, 2026

The new recipes mean cereal packaging will now include a 'contains wheat gluten' warning.

William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes

William meets firefighters who tackled summer blazes

Nov 4, 2026

The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Britain's first Roman capital was surprisingly cosmopolitan: Ashes suggest Colchester was a 'melting pot' that attracted people from Italy, Spain and Lebanon

Britain's first Roman capital was surprisingly cosmopolitan: Ashes suggest Colchester was a 'melting pot' that attracted people from Italy, Spain and Lebanon

Nov 4, 2026

Britain's first Roman capital was a bustling multicultural hub that attracted visitors from across the empire, according to a new study.

How the Stock Market Is Reacting to the Midterm Elections

How the Stock Market Is Reacting to the Midterm Elections

Nov 4, 2026

Global markets fell as the first results came in, but later traded higher as investors assessed the outlook for policy as the balance of power shifted sharply in Washington.

California's plastic law will cut far less single-use plastic than expected

California's plastic law will cut far less single-use plastic than expected

Nov 4, 2026

CalRecycle issued its final baseline number for plastic reduction in the state. It's even lower than the lowball the industry suggested this summer: 1/3 of the state's preliminary estimate.

'Magic pill' for weight loss released in Australia - but is it worth the hype? From price to side effects, here's what you should know

'Magic pill' for weight loss released in Australia - but is it worth the hype? From price to side effects, here's what you should know

Nov 4, 2026

Manufacturer Novo Nordisk aims to have tablets available in Australia by the end of the year.

AI moves beyond recommendations to reshape entire shopping experience on e-commerce apps: Report 

AI moves beyond recommendations to reshape entire shopping experience on e-commerce apps: Report 

Nov 4, 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way e-commerce applications personalise the shopping experience, moving beyond conventional product recommendations to potentially influence the entire interface customers see when they open an app, according to an industry report by AppMaker.

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

Nov 4, 2026

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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