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Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)
AI

Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)

In mid-2026, a swarm of AI agents coordinated a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a platform where machine learning communities can collectively work to improve AI models and capabilities. This breach happened without human supervision. Friend of the show and science communicator Dr. Petr Lebedev brings

Broken Sword creator explains why he’s choosing humans over AI to develop 2 remake
Technology

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.

How hypersonic cruise missiles use air to reach extreme speeds
Science

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.

The Surprising Sign of Iron Deficiency That Hides in Plain Sight
Health

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.

Arkansas football reaches inflection point as record losing streak, NIL concerns fuel pressure on leadership
Sports

Arkansas football reaches inflection point as record losing streak, NIL concerns fuel pressure on leadership

A blowout loss to Georgia on Saturday amid empty seats and fans shielded with paper bags underscores the current struggles of the Arkansas program

World

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.

Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place
Business

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.

Chris Rock And Rosalind Eleazar On The Misadventures Of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio
Culture

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

AI

Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts

Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.

Technology

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

Trump wants ‘AI Force’ to keep US AI race moving despite growing concerns
Science

Trump wants ‘AI Force’ to keep US AI race moving despite growing concerns

Trump claims that existing criminal and civil justice systems can help address the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems without slowing their development.

Truth about 'sleepy girl' mocktails... and what really helps insomnia
Health

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,

Marshall at Missouri State live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds
Sports

Marshall at Missouri State live stream, where to watch online, CBS Sports Network channel finder, odds

CBS Sports Network features a quadruple-header of college football action on Saturday

World

Saudi-led coalition says defences intercept Houthi missile fired at Riyadh

This was the first time an alert was sounded in Riyadh since an escalation between the Houthis in Yemen and the Saudis.

Business

RSPS: Consumer Staples Dashboard For September

RSPS: Consumer Staples Dashboard For September

John Farnham’s family give heartbreaking update ahead of tribute concert
Culture

John Farnham’s family give heartbreaking update ahead of tribute concert

His health has deteriorated and he will not be able to attend the charity show in Melbourne.

Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
AI

Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'

Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.

SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget
Technology

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.

Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life
Science

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.

Sophie tried everything for her hair loss. Then came a 5-second fix
Health

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.

‘Ticking bomb’: Inner-eastern rat run’s days could be numbered
Sports

‘Ticking bomb’: Inner-eastern rat run’s days could be numbered

The push to permanently shut a Camberwell Junction rat run is dividing locals. Parents are worried it’s only a matter of time until a serious accident but traders and local groups are pushing for an alternative.

World

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.

In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface
Business

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

Trump wants to rename AI, and his 3 suggestions are already raising eyebrows
Culture

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
AI

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.

This Week’s Awesome Tech Stories From Around the Web (Through September 19)
Technology

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.

Restaurants Are Going Viral by Holding Up Handwritten Signs Pledging Not to Use AI Foodslop Posters
Science

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.

Health

Medicaid work requirements are coming to North Carolina in 2027: Here's what to know

Native American or Alaska Native: Eligible for Indian Health Services. Individuals with complex medical conditions may also qualify for an exemption ...

UFC 331 start time: Where to watch, live stream Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 and the full fight card
Sports

UFC 331 start time: Where to watch, live stream Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2 and the full fight card

Complete schedule and viewing information you need to watch UFC 331 live in Los Angeles on Saturday

Moscow says Latvia, Estonia tries to intimidate Russians who want to vote
World

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

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?
Business

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) and CAR Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) compared for income, dividend franking and value—my verdict for Australian investors.

Culture

Pampanga bet succeeds PH queen in Egypt pageant

MANILA, Philippines — Kapampangan lass Sophia Bianca Santos posted a second consecutive win for the Philippines at the 2026 Miss Elite competition in Egypt, an unprecedented back-to-back victory in the pageant’s history, further asserting the country’s status as an international pageant powerhouse.

AI

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.

It took just one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
Technology

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.

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
Science

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.

Health

Many women report being 'dismissed' by doctors. The problems extend far beyond the exam room

Lingering health issues translate into missed opportunities at work or less time and energy for family, said Renee Wittemyer, a vice president at ...

LSU vs. Ole Miss betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions, line, spread for Week 3 college football
Sports

LSU vs. Ole Miss betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions, line, spread for Week 3 college football

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford with the LSU Tigers visiting the Ole Miss Rebels in a Week 3 SEC matchup

World

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.

Business

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.

Woody Harrelson and Wife Laura Louie Have Rare Red Carpet Date Night at Brothers Premiere
Culture

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.

AI

Prices go up in 7 days. Get your Disrupt ticket now.

Current ticket pricing ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then..

How to factory reset your Steam Deck - Engadget
Technology

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.

US deployment of space weapons raises risks of fresh arms race: China
Science

US deployment of space weapons raises risks of fresh arms race: China

US acknowledges weapons in orbit for the first time, while Chinese experts warn the move could trigger a new space arms race.

Six drinks to prevent liver disease - and ones that may REVERSE damage
Health

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.

Lane Kiffin comes face to face with thousands of furious Ole Miss fans
Sports

Lane Kiffin comes face to face with thousands of furious Ole Miss fans

Saturday's showdown marks the first time the divisive Tigers head coach has stepped foot in Oxford, Mississippi since he dramatically defected to their SEC rivals in November.

World

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.

Meet Ziyu Ye, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 2×2 Rubik's Cube in 0.39 seconds to set a Guinness World Record
Business

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

J Balvin Shares Impassioned Birthday Message for Ex Valentina Ferrer Days After Confirming Breakup
Culture

J Balvin Shares Impassioned Birthday Message for Ex Valentina Ferrer Days After Confirming Breakup

Days after J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer confirmed their breakup, the “Mi Gente” singer wished his former partner of a decade a happy birthday: “Today, all the flowers are for you.”

AI

Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies

Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.

Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade
Technology

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.

Even quantum theory may not let rational agents agree to disagree
Science

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.

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
Health

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.

UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Van vs. Pantoja 2
Sports

UFC 331: Live results and analysis for Van vs. Pantoja 2

Follow as Alexandre Pantoja attempts to reclaim the flyweight title against Joshua Van at UFC 331.

Bated breath as Trump receives offer to end Iran war: report
World

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,

Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today
Business

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.

RHOBH Alum Eileen Davidson Shares Photos of Fractured Knee After Cold Plunge Accident
Culture

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.”

Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget
AI

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.

One engineer shipped 2,000 PRs a month to production. Verification is the key.
Technology

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.

What do you want to happen to your body after you die?
Science

What do you want to happen to your body after you die?

Cremation? Casket? Space burial?

Ancient teeth pose a mystery: What made those strange grooves?
Health

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.

Where Vanderbilt's stunning win over NC State ranks among the craziest endings since 2000
Sports

Where Vanderbilt's stunning win over NC State ranks among the craziest endings since 2000

A look at some of the wildest endings in college football this century, after Vanderbilt performed a Music City miracle of its own on Saturday

World

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.

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue
Business

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of right arm discomfort.

Trump Says He Will Create A.I. Force and Pick Artificial Intelligence Czar
Culture

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.

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