World in a Pulse

#OpEd: The Discord ban affects freelancers, students, remote workers

Earlier this evening I was trying to send some editorial instructions to our Discord group chat for work. All of these messages didn’t go through. I had initially thought I was in a no-signal zone, but my GOMO eSIM clearly had a 5G signal. Not thinking about it too much I switched to my SMART

Tom Gauld: ‘Trust me, it’s safe’

Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon

Illinois becomes first Midwest state to allow medically assisted death as "Deb's law" goes into effect

A new Illinois law lets terminally ill patients request a lethal prescription to end their lives, making the state the 13th in the U.S. — and the first in the Midwest — to permit it.

President Trump to attend SEC showdown between No. 1 Texas, No. 14 Tennessee

The appearance comes ahead of the November midterms as the president pushes Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act to regulate collegiate athletics

US lawmakers propose sweeping AI restrictions with superintelligence ban

Legislation seeks to pause advanced AI systems until federal safety standards are established.

Two Immigrants, One Shared Dream, A Life In Healthcare Innovation

Two immigrants met washing dishes in 1970 and built a life together in healthcare innovation. Discover how one doctor’s frustration with medical records shaped her computer-scientist husband’s career.

Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex - Full Commander Decklist

Commander fans can now check out the full decklist for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex deck.

Obsbot’s tiny Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing is now 23% off

Obsbot's webcam range has always impressed us during tests, so the Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing, autofocus, and gesture control is well worth checking out.

After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai

Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation says it knows of five crashes in which drivers using devices from comma.ai crashed into stopped or slow-moving cars.

When will the AMOC collapse? We don’t know, but should still prepare

Uncertainty about when or even if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vital ocean current, might collapse has been an excuse to ignore the risk, but that actually makes it even more important that we act now

The everyday vegetable your liver craves after a boozy weekend

As Natalie, 51, reveals the fad diet she learnt the hard way never to try again, Peacock names the household vegetable she considers a genuine superfood.

Three big concerns about Kawhi Leonard's return to Raptors, including fit with Scottie Barnes

Leonard is coming off an excellent season with the Clippers, but his Toronto return doesn't come without questions

Israeli soldier wounded in car-ramming attack in occupied West Bank

Israeli soldier Neria Leiter wounded in a suspected car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Beit Horon.

JPMorgan Chase Sued For Discrimination After Employee Allegedly Bashed For ‘Gay Job’

The suit alleges JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon once joked he "could be 17% gay"—and that the bank then forced out a gay employee who led its LGBTQ employee group.

Aadar Jain And Alekha Advani Register Marriage A Year After Their Wedding: ‘Trial Period Over’ | Pics

After celebrating their wedding in February 2025, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani have now completed the legal formalities and shared photos from the signing.

StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital

StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join these exclusive sessions. Save $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

One SVG, nine posters: CSS linked parameters

An SVG placed as a content image or a background image has always been a styling dead end: you can put it on the page, but you can’t paint it. CSS Linked Parameters finally change that, and Firefox Nightly is the first browser to try. Let’s print a Warhol with it.

Researcher finds that cats lie around for a ridiculous amount of time

Josie Ford Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more A little catty Feedback’s felines are often nowhere to be seen. For hours at a time – in the case of the more free-range cat, sometimes several days – they vanish from sight. What might they be doing? Torturing the local small-animal population perhaps, or chasing fallen leaves around the yard, or visiting the local school to cause as much disruption to learning as possible, or perhaps just lazing in a warm spot to sleep.

US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military

The China Aerospace Studies Institute published open-source research on the PLA’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities.

Five QB trades the Giants could make with Jaxson Dart out for season, including two with ties to John Harbaugh

New York is turning to Jameis Winston for now, but several mobile quarterbacks and familiar faces could emerge as trade targets if the veteran struggles

Manchester United losses jump nearly a third to $57m despite record revenue

Manchester United's debt remains over 1 billion pounds ($1.3bn) despite record revenues that are unable to prevent loss.

AI Risks Are Real—The U.S. And China Need To Strike Deal Before A ‘Catastrophe’ Strikes: Expert

The Future Society's AI governance senior associate Kathrin Gardhouse discussed on "Forbes Newsroom" what international coordination on AI guardrails could look like.

Antonio Brown To Accept Sweet Plea Deal In Attempted Murder Case

Antonio Brown's in his Godfather era ... the former NFL superstar is set to take a plea deal in his attempted murder case after prosecutors "made him an offer he couldn't refuse," according to AB's lawyer!

JetBrains unveils JetBrains Air for agentic software development

JetBrains Air system will comprise existing and future tools for executing, controlling, and governing software delivery workflows involving developers and autonomous agents.

America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.

Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet helped you steer, and a cerium compound scrubbed the exhaust. All of these devices function because of 17 metals collectively known as rare earth elements. The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer.

Future of Amazon rainforest may hinge on Brazil presidential election

A general election in Brazil next month is widely seen as a choice between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro

Everything you need to know about MIGRAINES - and how to treat them

I have spent 16 years working with people in pain, and trained at the world famous Danish Headache Center with neurologists, a brain surgeon and emergency medicine doctors.

Protect College Sports Act: Senators pushing for cap on coaching salary in latest version of bill

Two senators introduced an amendment that would cap coaches' salaries at $5 million in a move that could derail the bill's bipartisan momentum

The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?

White House banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, after US President Donald Trump complained about coverage.

Zuckerberg Overtakes Google’s Brin As World’s Fifth-Wealthiest As Muse Fuels Meta Rally

he company’s stock has been surging thanks to optimism surrounding its new Muse AI agent.

Open de France 2026 golf on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream

Your complete guide to how to watch Open de France 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.

Enveda secures $311M to bring more nature-derived AI drugs into clinical trials

The round valued the AI biotech at $2 billion. It is currently testing drugs that treat skin conditions and preserve weight loss after stopping GLP-1s.

Last week in the studio (CW38-26) - Stuff & Nonsense Ltd.

I made real progress on my upcoming book, Standout Designs for the Web.

What is the fastest way to empty a full jug of water?

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say

Barrecore and Boom Cycle owner suddenly shuts studios

Common Bond has emailed customers announcing its locations were closed "until further notice".

Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey, Miami's Malik Reneau ruled eligible to return to college in lawsuit vs. NCAA

An Indiana judge's preliminary injunction restores eligibility to more than 90 college athletes

Ivory Coast vs Ghana: AFCON 2027 qualifier, kick-off time, lineups, teams

A star-studded opening to AFCON 2027 qualifying sees Real Madrid's Yan Diomande lead Ivory Coast against depleted Ghana.

Galleri, The Blood Test That Can Detect Cancers, Is Up For FDA Approval Today

Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing is a rapidly growing field.

Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke

The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.

YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features

Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.

This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them

The fraud is not limited to obvious fake accounts. Some scammers create batches of recruiter profiles using copied photos and similar account details. Others take over dormant,...

What is an itch, and why can a simple touch calm it?

This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say

Steph Curry Hopes His Life-Changing Diagnosis Will Inspire Others to Go to the Doctor

The basketball star opens up about his experience with keratoconus.

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Marlins vs. Cubs, Padres vs. Dodgers and more

Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Wednesday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

US lawmakers seek sanctions for Israel’s ‘E1’ West Bank settlement plan

Project would effectively cleave Palestinian territory in half and has prompted widespread international condemnation.

Why Isn’t The NFL’s Ravens-Cowboys Brazil Game In Primetime?

What spurred the NFL to make this year's Brazil game a Sunday afternoon? The Sports Broadcasting Act. But also potentially weather.

Avengers Endgame: Encore Expected to Beat 3 Huge New Release Movies at the Box Office

Despite several high-profile movies releasing this weekend, Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Encore will come in first at the box office.

Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it

The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.

Building a self-powered, smart warning system to detect local floods

When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yar

This week’s new questions

Is it faster to jog up stairs or take them two at a time? If the world we observe is just our brain’s interpretation of the electro-chemical signals it receives from our eyes, what is the world actually like?

The Next Four Years Will Decide the Ocean’s Future

I led Seychelles’ effort to designate 30% of its waters for protection. The world must follow, writes former president Danny Faure.

Lily Yohannes stakes her claim as USWNT's present in strong UWCL start with OL Lyonnes

Yohannes started and registered an assist in Lyon's 8-0 win at Servette on Wednesday in the UEFA Women's Champions League

Israel’s ambassador to the US says son injured in West Bank car-ramming

Palestinian shot dead as Israel's ambassador to the US identifies injured soldier as his son.

Beyond The Annual Physical: Inside The New Science Of Longevity Medicine

Longevity medicine has gone mainstream, but not all of it is backed by evidence. Here’s how to tell real, physician-guided longevity care apart from what’s being sold online.

Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott

The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.

ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features

Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.

Iran's president to speak at the United Nations in rare wartime address

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic republic. President Masoud Pezeshkian held

Twisteddoodles on how to make a cell look its very best

This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles

Flagship gets a Pentagon contract

Biotech investment firm Flagship Pioneering has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense to advance countermeasure technologies against biological threats.

Fantasy football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em RB in Week 3: Jaylen Warren a sneaky starter, TreyVeon Henderson a sleeper

Jamey Eisenberg expects Jaylen Warren to break out in Week 3, while several backfields create tough start-sit calls that can decide your matchups.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls for sustained pressure to end ‘Putin’s crazy war’

Ukrainian president urges world leaders to keep choking Russia's revenues to impede its war efforts.

Orchestrating Success In Cross-Cultural Business

Great cross-cultural business leaders don’t rely exclusively on any one leadership style. They know when to shift between approaches, adapting to the context as needed.