World in a Pulse
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Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire
Base Labs, the research group Baseten spun up earlier this year, will develop and publish methods for training and monitoring open models.
Handheld scanner delivers lab-quality chemical composition maps using infrared light
Researchers have developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that can produce high-resolution chemical maps of a sample without using stains or labels. With further development, the handheld device might provide a portable and easy-to-use way to map the molecular makeup of tissue
Scientists Finally Figured Out How Much Groundwater There Is Under the US and It Is Enough to Fill the Great Lakes 13 Times Over
Researchers used 1 million data points and a machine learning algorithm to estimate groundwater stores with higher resolution than ever before.
Chong Pang distributes N95 masks amid haze concerns, Shanmugam says 'let's look out for one another'
As Singapore continues to see hazy conditions, some groups are stepping up to offer support.400 N95 marks were distributed during a Meet-the-People session and house visits in Chong Pang on Wednesday (Sept 16) evening. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Senior Minister K Shanmugam noted that the "haze
2026 FedEx Cup Fall players to watch and things to know: Who is trying to keep their Tour card for next year?
Some players are trying to earn early signature event status while some veterans are just trying to keep Tour cards
Appeals court weighs Trump-backed Missouri congressional map despite Supreme Court block
A federal appeals court panel is considering an attempt to revive Missouri congressional districts backed by Donald Trump
How to figure out which advice is worth taking
If you are ambitious in your goals for work and want to continue improving your performance, then you’re going to get a lot of advice from people. If you try to follow all the advice you get, you’ll be a like a dog chasing its tail. There will be a lot of activity, but you’ll get no closer to the success you crave. That doesn’t mean you should ignore all the advice you’re given either. Instead, you have to figure out which advice you should heed and which you should ignore. Here are three thi
‘Tyson’ Trailer: Mike Tyson Chronicles His Journey From Dropout to Heavyweight Champion in Netflix Docuseries
A trailer has been released for “Tyson,” a four-part docuseries set to explore the life of Mike Tyson.
Apple’s new M6 Mac mini with boosted RAM and storage is $30 off in rare pre-order sale
Preorder the M6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD for a rare launch discount.
CVE-2026-93295 | MISP up to 2.5.46 Background Job Dispatch Config/core.php _parsePaths person/message os command injection
A vulnerability was found in MISP up to 2.5.46. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function ShellDispatcher::_parsePaths of the file Config/core.php of the component Background Job Dispatch. The manipulation of the argument person/message leads to os command injection. This vulne
Take a risk or play it safe? Neuronal tug-of-war helps the brain decide
Nature, Published online: 17 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02911-9Using a video game involving bombs and treasure chests, researchers show how neural activity flickers between two regions of the frontal cortex when the brain weighs up a tricky decision.
Definium's new psychedelics data, and a reprieve for international scientists
International researchers got a reprieve in the courts this week. What does that mean for U.S. medical research? Find out on this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.
UFC 331 predictions, odds, best bets: Joshua Van and total rounds prop among top picks to consider
The action heats up on Saturday night in Los Angeles and there's plenty of ways to get in on it
The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
British monarch highlights AI's potential darker capacities, urging safety and humanity-focused development.
Filmmaker Rightor Doyle Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
Filmmaker Rightor Doyle has inked with CAA. He continues to be represented by Anonymous Content and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Stranglehold - Official Redband Trailer
Check out the redband trailer for Stranglehold, an upcoming movie starring Ashley Benson, Jake Lacy, Justin Long, Ron Perlman, Chandler Duke, Elle King, David Arquette, Brian Posehn, and Chris Redd.Obsessed with the glamorous influencers she follows on social media and fed up with her life of barely
Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting, and more in photos of their own rooms — potentially helping turn saved inspiration into purchases.
This Is the Moment For AI Acceleration Says Nagda
In the last few weeks AI Leaders have urged a slow down in the rapid advancement of AI, while President Trump rebuffs these concerns. Danish Nagda, Founder and CEO at Rezilient Health joins to discuss the future of AI as well as Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
Anduril unveils US Air Force's Fury fighter drone's new weapon lineup
Anduril's Fury uncrewed fighter has revealed new weapons configurations, including guided bombs and 70mm rocket pods.
Warning as salmonella cases jump again - another 37 Britons sickened
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has today confirmed a total of 586 cases of the life-threatening bacterial infection - a jump from 549 last Thursday.
No. 3 Notre Dame and Michigan St. ready to revive their historic rivalry after nearly a decade off
No. 3 Notre Dame and Michigan State have a storied rivalry without a recent chapter
UN fact-finding mission says US committed possible war crimes in Iran
The mission also said Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during their crackdown on recent protests.
SAS CEO Goodnight ranks as North Carolina's richest person on Forbes 400 List
But another prominent Triangle CEO did not make this year's list.
The Old & New Hollywood Guard Wielding AI’s Might
Variety takes a look at how 10 companies are taming the AI beast with specific use cases.
2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan
Canadian prime minister says he welcomes “ambition” of European Commission president’s plan in speech in EU Parliament.
Plasma-electric method could turn CO2 into sustainable jet fuel
Yale researchers have combined plasma and electrocatalysis to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels, alcohols, and other valuable chemicals.
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
Fantasy football rankings Week 2: Dave Richard makes tough decisions who to start, sit and flex
Dave Richard dives deep into the players who Fantasy Football managers will have scratching their heads
Five killed as Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis trade attacks
Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi says Saudi claims that the group targeted Mecca are a 'heinous lie'.
New York Fashion Week recap: from Ralph Lauren to Eckhaus Latta, joyful dressing takes over for Spring 2027
Across the runways this New York Fashion Week, designers reimagined spring dressing by shaking up the season’s staples of florals and pastels, opting instead for more modern and irreverent trends.From legacy brands to emerging talents, designers including Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren and Eckhaus Latta brought joy back to dressing with sartorial twists on color, movement and contrasts that could easily transition off the Spring/Summer 2027 catwalks and into New York’s busy streets.While N
‘Miami Vice ’85’: John Leguizamo To Play Villain In Universal Pic Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler
John Leguizamo is set to join Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in 'Miami Vice '85'
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We could soon be able to track changes in Australia's forests in near‑real time—using satellites
Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands of the arid interior. They store enormous amounts of carbon, support biodiversity, regulate water supplies and help buffer the impacts of c
Scientists Found Tiny Ancient Arrowheads Where Humans Weren’t Supposed to Be
They weigh just grams—yet they show that modern humans reached Eurasia 35,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Pharmacist warns 'little known' omeprazole side effect for users
People who have been taking the medication for a long time have been told about a potential 'lesser known' side effect
Russell Wilson: Lamar Jackson could end his career as best dynamic QB of all time
On CBS Sports' 'Set Hut,' Wilson made his case for why Jackson could pass Michael Vick in that conversation
Xabi Alonso says Chelsea ambitions ‘very clear’ as Boehly era ends
Chelsea announce that Clearlake will acquire the stakes of Todd Boehly and director Mark Walter.
King Charles III meets with AI leaders in Scotland as safety concerns swirl over the technology
King Charles III on Thursday urged senior leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and Nvidia to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet.The gathering in Scotland was convened to discuss how AI can benefit society, and comes at a pivotal moment for the technology as debate swirls around whether rapid advances will soon put it beyond the ability of humans to rein it in.“The development of AI — its substance and its pace
RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
Huawei plans Q1 2027 launch of new AI chip as it takes on Nvidia
Huawei is accelerating the launch of its next-generation Ascend 960DT AI chip as it pushes to compete with Nvidia and close China’s AI computing gap with the U.S.
Snapchat is open to time limits for teens spending too much time on social media
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel says Snapchat is open to introducing a daily time limit for teens as pressure grows on social platforms to adopt stricter safeguards for younger users.
How fast are you ageing? Ask AI
Nature, Published online: 17 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02913-7A new system will help scientists to refine large language models for longevity research and clarify ‘biological’ age.
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA hiring delays, a new Bavarian Nordic CEO, and more
For all the talk of a hiring spree at the FDA after DOGE cuts last year, the reality is more complicated and filled with bureaucratic delays
Calvin Russell III to make Syracuse football debut vs. UConn
Heralded Syracuse freshman two-sport standout Calvin Russell III is expected to make his debut for the football team vs. UConn on Oct. 3, coach Fran Brown said.
Diplomats' son sues UM, claims was denied in-state tuition
His lawsuit seeks to stop the school from charging as a non-resident, seeks refund of the excess already paid, damages.
Data centers have a long runway, but power is the constraint
Data centers have a long runway, but power is the constraint
Edie Falco To Star In Legal Drama Series 'Katie Greaves' At Fox
Fox has greenlighted Katie Greaves (working title), a character-driven legal drama starring four-time Emmy winner Edie Falco in the title role.
Apple could return to the server market with M8 Ultra hardware and Nvidia networking
According to a report in The Information, Apple is considering versions with either two or four M8 Ultra chips. It is also discussing whether to use Nvidia's...
This new Android skin copies iOS 27 so perfectly, it might even fool Apple
I bet it also has a Liquid Glass adjustment slider somewhere in the settings.
NASA Unveils Enterprise, the First Space Shuttle
The rollout ceremony for NASA’s first space shuttle, OV-101, coincided with Constitution Day of the nation’s bicentennial on Sept.17, 1976. Although the orbiter was originally planned to be named Constitution, Star Trek fans successfully convinced President Gerald Ford to name it Enterprise after the series’ fictional starship. NASA Fifty years ago, on Sept. 17, 1976—Constitution Day of America’s bicentennial year—NASA unveiled its first space shuttle orbiter, OV-101, to the public.
New York launches tracker as measles cases hit 57
The New York State Department of Health launched an online dashboard on Tuesday to track a measles outbreak that has infected at least 57 people in the state so far in 2026.
Bills vs. Lions predictions, odds, spread, time: Week 2 'Thursday Night Football' picks from advanced model
The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Detroit vs. Buffalo picks for NFL Week 2 on Thursday, Sept. 17 as Highmark Stadium hosts its first regular-season game
Ireland boycotts Eurovision for second year over Israel’s inclusion
Public broadcaster says country's participation cannot be justified amid 'appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza'.
Nike is getting dropped from the S&P 100 after 18 years. Here’s its plan to come back
After an 18-year tenure, Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 later this month. But during a panel at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City this week, Phil McCartney, Nike’s chief innovation, design, and product officer, maintained that the company’s best days remain ahead. The secret sauce fueling this turnaround, he said, is a renewed focus on Nike’s engagement with athletes. What’s the rediscovered North Star for the company for the past 15 months?
PHYSINT - Official Cast Reveal Video | Xbox TGS 2026 Broadcast
Xbox surprised us with one more thing at the end of their TGS Broadcast. A catchup with Hideo Kojima as he talks about the cast members for PHYSINT, the all new espionage action game from the mind of the man who started it all. PHYSINT is still a ways off but we now know the lead character will be p
Having issues with Microsoft Copilot? Here's what's going on
If Microsoft Copilot is down for you, you're not the only one. The AI assistant is experiencing service degradation.
OpenAI reveals more instances of concerning AI model behaviors during testing - Engadget
OpenAI says it doesn’t believe the industry has solved its problems ‘to a sufficient degree to continue responsibly scaling at maximum speed for much longer.’
WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence.
Federal budget cuts may force some states to end meal delivery for Medicaid patients
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
Lions-Bills predictions for Thursday, plus NFL Week 2 picks for all 16 games and ranking each starting QB
Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Sept. 17
Canada's Mark Carney and the EU shrug off Trump's threats, looking to forge an "Alliance for the Future"
Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."
Apartment hunting this fall? Don’t sign a lease before asking for this
Rent has fallen for the 37th consecutive month, as more landlords offer concessions for renters The average rent is trending down across the country. According to a new report, rent has continued to fall for just over three years as of August 2026. The data comes from Realtor.com’s Monthly Rent Report, which found that the national median asking rent dropped 0.9% year-over-year across the 50 largest metro areas for an average of $1,699. That brings the average asking rent down
GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.