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Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget
The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.
Broken Sword creator explains why he’s choosing humans over AI to develop 2 remake
Co-founder Charles Cecil says humans are better at capturing emotion and character than AI tools.
Historic 1960s US nuclear coolant arrives for Natura's Texas reactor
Natura Resources secures specialized FLiBE salt from the DOE for its MSR-1 demonstration reactor at Abilene Christian University.
Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?
New research on ancient human remains suggests the habitual usage of betel nuts, a plant seed with mind-affecting properties that is popular in parts of Asia despite the health risks it presents.
Aaron Donald returning for Rams' Week 2 matchup with Giants, Sean McVay confirms
Donald will make his season debut Monday night, giving Los Angeles a major reinforcement along its defensive front
Denmark says ‘binding’ US deal on Greenland won’t compromise sovereignty
Trump has wanted a foothold in Greenland for some time, as a strategic battle unfolds for supremacy in warming Arctic.
In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface
In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface. The pilot project used recycled plastic in asphalt to address plastic waste and road maintenance. The road was built in Woltemade Street, Jeffreys Bay, and used
RHOBH Alum Eileen Davidson Shares Photos of Fractured Knee After Cold Plunge Accident
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Eileen Davidson shared she fractured her knee while trying to get out of a cold plunge: “I'm gonna be down for the count for quite a few weeks.”
Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force
Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.
Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria's conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his rel
T. rex had a body temperature of 36.3°C, almost the same as humans; fossil tooth chemistry reveals the 66-million-year-old predator was warm-blooded and could survive in cold climates
For 66 million years, the body temperature of Tyrannosaurus rex (T.rex) lived only in speculation. Now, a new study has taken the dinosaur’s temperature using chemistry locked inside its fossilised teeth, finding an average of about 36.3°C (97.3°F), strikingly close to the human norm.
Six drinks to prevent liver disease - and ones that may REVERSE damage
As liver disease surges in the US, certain dietary factors have become increasingly clear. Dietitians have revealed to the Daily Mail the healthiest drinks for your liver.
Moguls behind Kylie Jenner-endorsed sunglasses brand list Byron Shire mansion
The eyewear entrepreneurs, who launched a now-global brand at a music festival in 2004, have put their home on the market with a price guide of $13.5m to $14.5m.
Israel’s president pardons soldier who killed wounded Palestinian in 2016
Elor Azaria had shot a Palestinian who had already been incapacitated by Israeli troops, in controversial case.
Someone used Claude to build a potential bioweapon. The real threat is much deeper
Today’s frontier AI models know everything–how to safely thaw a frozen chicken breast, re-shingle your roof, and treat your dog’s ragweed allergies, if my recent chat history is any indication. Apparently, they also know how to create fiendishly deadly bioweapons. That’s according to a recent announcement by Anthropic. According to the company, anonymous scientists attempted to use Anthropic’s flagship Claude model to conduct research that could have turned deadly. Anthropic blocked
Trump Says He Will Create A.I. Force and Pick Artificial Intelligence Czar
First there was Space Force ... now, President Donald Trump has announced that in order to monitor artificial intelligence, he will create -- you guessed it -- an A.I. Force.
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget
For Starship’s 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
How hypersonic cruise missiles use air to reach extreme speeds
A peek into how scramjet engines compress incoming air, burn fuel in supersonic airflow, and power hypersonic cruise missiles at speeds.
Doctor shares easy soup recipe that is 'immune-boosting' and perfect for autumn
A doctor and nutritionist provided details of her 'immune-boosting' soup recipe, which will help you to stay warm, comforted and well as the weather turns
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Lacking equipment, but not ambition: Gaza students try to keep up with tech
Gaza's IT industry has been devastated from three-years of bombing and destruction.
I used to associate thrift stores with poverty. My daughters-in-law taught me to see abundance instead.
As a struggling single mom, I was ashamed to shop secondhand. My daughters-in-law taught me to love thrifting and let go of that shame.
GTA 6 Has Kept All of Rockstar’s Promises So Far
Despite early concerns about potential downgrades, GTA 6 continues to deliver on Rockstar’s ambitious promises ahead of launch.
Petlibro’s new AI-powered feeder is a game changer for multi-cat homes
Petlibro's new Granary 2 smart feeders use a built-in scale and (on pricier models) an AI camera to track exactly how much your cat is eating and when — though the fanciest health-monitoring features will cost you an extra subscription.
This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 19)
This week: An experimental treatment erases a boy's cancer, a plane flies across the US with no pilot, and scientists make mice with half-human brains.
Lockheed Martin rolls out first F-35A stealth fighter jet for Germany
Germany’s $8.8 billion fleet takes flight as the nation unveils its first operational F-35A ahead of US-based pilot training this fall.
Truth about 'sleepy girl' mocktails... and what really helps insomnia
For many people, sleep deprivation and nightly sleep struggles have become an exhausting part of life. So, it's easy to understand the appeal of the trendy 'sleepy girl' mocktail,
Alex Zendejas could return to Club America starting lineup for El Super Clasico against Chivas Guadalajara
Both Liga MX powerhouses enter the rivalry showdown separated by just one spot near the top of the table as Alex Zendejas pushes for his first start since the World Cup
Bated breath as Trump receives offer to end Iran war: report
The White House received new conditions from Iran for ending the war, a senior Iranian official told Al Jazeera on Saturday, putting the next move on President Donald Trump in a conflict that has sent global oil prices soaring.Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council,
Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place
Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top three in the World's Best Airline Cabin Crew category.
Trump wants to rename AI, and his 3 suggestions are already raising eyebrows
President Donald Trump sought to rename artificial intelligence, calling the term 'inaccurate' and 'very ineloquent' and asking for suggestions
Higher interest rates and AI safety fears put the stock market to the test last week
Investors wrestled with the prospect of a new Fed rate-hiking cycle and the raging debate on whether to slow down AI.
It took just one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
Here is the tale of my first day with the iPhone 18 Pro Max's new variable aperture and why it's such a game-changer.
US rare earth push gains quantum-powered molecule discovery project
The US will combine quantum machine learning & mineral-processing to discover more effective molecules for separating rare earth elements.
The Surprising Sign of Iron Deficiency That Hides in Plain Sight
The term “ferritin face” is popular, but doctors say there’s more you should know before you take an iron supplement.
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Moscow says Latvia, Estonia tries to intimidate Russians who want to vote
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova explained, that the police check and record the documents of any person who tries to enter the Russian embassy
AI leaders want to ‘pace the frontier’ as part of a safety slowdown. But how?
Tech giants are attempting to unite on AI safety, but they’re clashing over how an actual slowdown would work
Tony And Ridley Scott Worked On A Horror Series Starring Terence Stamp And David Bowie - TVLine
In the late '90s, brothers Tony and Ridley Scott produced a horror anthology series that's been pretty much forgotten about.
AI safety conversations have gotten unbelievable
This week two conversations about AI safety went viral that demonstrate just how hard it is to discern AI fact from fiction.
How to factory reset your Steam Deck - Engadget
There are a few reasons you might want to factory reset your device, and doing so is easy.
Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life
Both Android and iOS offer features and apps that can make you safer no matter where you are and what you're doing.
Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood.
WATCH: Vanderbilt scores miraculous last-second go-ahead touchdown after NC State fumbles intentional safety
NC State fumbled away a win at the last second
Fulham vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups
Man United have won only one league game this season, putting Michael Carrick under pressure ahead of Fulham trip.
RSPS: Consumer Staples Dashboard For September
RSPS: Consumer Staples Dashboard For September
Chris Rock And Rosalind Eleazar On The Misadventures Of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio
Chris Rock and Rosalind Eleazar on the misadventures of the feisty heroine of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio
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Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade
For decades, astronomers thought rings were something only giant planets had. That changed in 2013, when a small, dark body orbiting between Saturn and Uranus passed in front of a star and blinked twice on either side of the main event, revealing two narrow rings around an object barely 250 kilometers across. “It was a surprise,” says Pablo Santos-Sanz, an astronomer at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía in Granada, Spain.
Restaurants Are Going Viral by Holding Up Handwritten Signs Pledging Not to Use AI Foodslop Posters
Restaurant owners and chefs are uploading pictures of themselves on social media, pledging not to use AI for self-promotion. It's working.
Many women report being 'dismissed' by doctors. The problems extend far beyond the exam room
(Healthcare professionals could include doctors, nurses, physician assistants or other workers in a medical setting.) More than half of women - 51% - ...
Albanese leaves door open for opt-out AI regime as he visits Apple Park
The prime minister also raised the need for international rules governing AI during a visit to the tech giant’s Californian HQ.
A Scottish schoolyard hid ancient Egyptian artifacts for decades; when archaeologists finally investigated, they uncovered objects dating back more than 2,500 years
A Scottish schoolboy digging for potatoes in 1952 unexpectedly uncovered an ancient Egyptian statue head at Melville House in Fife. More discoveries followed in 1966 and 1984, eventually revealing 18 Egyptian antiquities. Dating from several ancient periods, the objects left archaeologists with a la
Meet Ziyu Ye, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 2×2 Rubik's Cube in 0.39 seconds to set a Guinness World Record
Chinese speedcuber Ziyu Ye has set a Guinness World Record by solving a 2×2×2 Cube in just 0.39 seconds at the China Hefei Open 2025. His performance broke Teodor Zajders previous 0.43-second record. The achievement came during the first round of the competition, adding another notable result to Yes
TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Hermione Corfield - TVLine
Hermione Corfield masterfully channeled the pain inside Julia in the Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiere — see why she's TVLine's Performer of the Week.
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.
One engineer shipped 2,000 PRs a month to production. Verification is the key.
Learn how agentic verification helps AI agents ship thousands of PRs monthly using isolated, virtualized testing environments.
Even quantum theory may not let rational agents agree to disagree
A new study has shown that Aumann's Agreement Theorem holds beyond classical probability and applies to quantum mechanics.
Sophie tried everything for her hair loss. Then came a 5-second fix
Sophie Law was at the salon when her hairdresser broke some unexpected news: she had a patch of hair missing. At just 16 years old, she was horrified.
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Hegseth kicks off ‘Send Me Tour’ amid Iran war backlash
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has kicked off his ‘Send Me Tour’ in Texas amid Iran war backlash.
Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today
Singles will get an extra $36.80 per fortnight and couples will get an extra $55.60 under inflation adjustments to the age pension today.
Woody Harrelson and Wife Laura Louie Have Rare Red Carpet Date Night at Brothers Premiere
Woody Harrelson was joined by wife of nearly 20 years Laura Louie, with whom he shares three daughters, at the Sept. 17 premiere of his and Matthew McConaughey’s new Apple TV series Brothers.