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AI

Anthropic’s CEO is about to have dinner with President Trump

This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and Donald Trump

There’s another reason to scoff at AI: It’s hiking up your health insurance costs.
Technology

There’s another reason to scoff at AI: It’s hiking up your health insurance costs.

Hospitals are using AI to spot more conditions in patient records, but insurers say those extra diagnoses are pushing claims into more expensive billing categories.

AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don't Have Feelings
Science

AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don't Have Feelings

The Associated Press Stylebook posted a reminder not to anthropomorphize AIs because they can't think, trigger a meltdown among AI bros.

FDA Announces New Nationwide Blood Pressure Medication Recall
Health

FDA Announces New Nationwide Blood Pressure Medication Recall

Here’s everything you need to know.

Japan weather report September 28: What are the chances of rain in today's IND vs AFG Asian Games 2026 2nd Quarterfinal?
Sports

Japan weather report September 28: What are the chances of rain in today's IND vs AFG Asian Games 2026 2nd Quarterfinal?

India will take on Afghanistan at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin on Monday, September 28 in the second quarterfinal of the Asian Games 2026.

World

Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements

Israel escalates retaliatory measures as Western sanctions target illegal West Bank settlements.

What’s The Latest On CRISPR Gene Editing Technology?
Business

What’s The Latest On CRISPR Gene Editing Technology?

The technology can significantly augment precision medicine and therapeutics in the coming decades.

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)
Culture

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)

Doing things you’d rather avoid can help train persistence, especially when the effort is tied to a goal you actually care about.

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation
AI

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.

How to migrate passwords from Proton Pass to Apple Passwords | Koos Looijesteijn
Technology

How to migrate passwords from Proton Pass to Apple Passwords | Koos Looijesteijn

Apple Passwords is pretty good now and the migration from another password manager shouldn’t be a reason for sticking with it.

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips
Science

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips

These materials are called autferroics and can speed up physical, true random number generators (TRNG) thousands of times while keeping signal clarity at full strength.

Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’ - National | Globalnews.ca
Health

Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’ - National | Globalnews.ca

The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

NFL's first 70-yard field goal almost happens: Jaguars' Cam Little barely misses on historic attempt
Sports

NFL's first 70-yard field goal almost happens: Jaguars' Cam Little barely misses on historic attempt

Little came inches away from history in the Jaguars' Week 3 matchup against the Patriots

World

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic resigns amid prolonged protests

Despite student-led protests and political unrest challenging his rule, Vucic intends to run in the snap elections.

ASX set for a flat start to the week ahead of RBA’s rate decision
Business

ASX set for a flat start to the week ahead of RBA’s rate decision

The Australian sharemarket is set to start the new trading week on a cautious note, with futures indicating a flat open ahead of the Reserve Bank’s likely decision to raise interest rates to a 15-year-high on Tuesday.

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say
Culture

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say

Xbox is reportedly paying far less than the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint, after Sony dropped it over cost and delays.

AI

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment

"AI is the devil and I its maker."

Virat Kohli Has Most ODI Centuries Against These Teams: Full List After West Indies Ton
Technology

Virat Kohli Has Most ODI Centuries Against These Teams: Full List After West Indies Ton

Virat Kohli scored his 10th ODI century against West Indies during his unbeaten 139 in Thiruvananthapuram. He now has 10 ODI hundreds against both West Indies and Sri Lanka, joining Sachin Tendulkar in an elite record.

El Niño has become more intense over the last 40 years than the previous 1,000
Science

El Niño has become more intense over the last 40 years than the previous 1,000

"If this trend continues into the future, 'super El Niños,' like the one developing right now, might become much more common..."

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers
Health

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers

It was on one of my first shifts covering child and adolescent mental health in A&E as a junior doctor, more than 15 years ago, when I was asked to see a girl of 14 who had been brought in by ambulance

De'Von Achane injury update: Sports doctor issues major warning as ACL tear concerns rise after Dolphins RB's early exit in Week 3
Sports

De'Von Achane injury update: Sports doctor issues major warning as ACL tear concerns rise after Dolphins RB's early exit in Week 3

De'Von Achane suffered an injury in the Miami Dolphins' Week 3 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The running back exited the contest after being tackled awkwardly on the Dolphins' first possession.

World

Why has Trump rejected Iran’s peace proposal?

The US president has reportedly threatened to resume strikes on Iran.

Over 60% Of LaGuardia Flights Delayed Sunday As Nor’easter Wallops East Coast: See Impacts
Business

Over 60% Of LaGuardia Flights Delayed Sunday As Nor’easter Wallops East Coast: See Impacts

A nor’easter is expected to continue bringing rainfall and gusty winds to the region through Monday.

MTV VMAs 2026: Complete Winners List (Live Updates)
Culture

MTV VMAs 2026: Complete Winners List (Live Updates)

Heading into MTV VMAs 2026, hosted by Snoop Dogg, Taylor Swift and Nirvana were already named the winners of the Artist Director and Video Vanguard awards respectively. See who won in more categories.

AI

Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?

On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic.

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget
Technology

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget

Don't let an AI bot potentially crash your TV.

Migration cuts, AI and rising interest rates means an era of long-term disinflation
Science

Migration cuts, AI and rising interest rates means an era of long-term disinflation

The Reserve Bank will increase interest rates on Tuesday, but three new factors entirely outside the bank's control are pulling rates in different directions.

Want to Up Your Magnesium Intake? Add This Nut to Your Diet
Health

Want to Up Your Magnesium Intake? Add This Nut to Your Diet

Brazil nuts, cashews, and almonds contain surprising amounts of this nutrient.

South Sudan vs Egypt Prediction and Betting Tips | September 29th 2026
Sports

South Sudan vs Egypt Prediction and Betting Tips | September 29th 2026

Following unimpressive performances from both sides in the opening round, Tuesday's 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash between South Sudan and Egypt at Juba Stadium could be one to look out f

World

At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC

This incident comes only two days after at least 41 people died in another boat capsizing in DRC.

Frank Ocean Reaches Another Longevity Milestone With No Sign Of New Music
Business

Frank Ocean Reaches Another Longevity Milestone With No Sign Of New Music

Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' reaches 300 weeks on the Billboard 200, just a month after 'Blonde' celebrated 500 frames on the ranking.

Florence Pugh Speaks Out Against Alleged Cornell Gang Rape
Culture

Florence Pugh Speaks Out Against Alleged Cornell Gang Rape

Florence Pugh is speaking out against the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old student by 7 members of a Cornell University frat ... and she says the accusations make her "uneasy and sick and anxious."

Dario Amodei Is Reportedly Having One of Those Cursed One-on-One Dinners With Trump
AI

Dario Amodei Is Reportedly Having One of Those Cursed One-on-One Dinners With Trump

Trump and the Anthropic CEO are reportedly breaking bread Sunday night.

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war
Technology

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war

In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an abolitionist, he had enslaved people in his household. “Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable scientific accomplishments were, in part, enabled by slavery,” it declared. The exhibit speculated that Franklin may have used enslaved people in his electrical research.

Science

Japan's 2011 tsunami sparked fish hybridization, but species boundaries largely held

How are species boundaries maintained in the face of environmental disturbance? This is not only a fundamental question in evolutionary biology but also an increasingly important one as human activities and climate change alter habitats and bring previously separated species into contact.

Sleep Experts Say This Simple Trick Can Help You Get Better Rest
Health

Sleep Experts Say This Simple Trick Can Help You Get Better Rest

Sticking to a schedule, choosing the right lighting, and taking a hot shower can help you sleep.

De'Von Achane won't return after suffering non-contact knee injury vs. Chiefs
Sports

De'Von Achane won't return after suffering non-contact knee injury vs. Chiefs

Achane suffered the non-contact injury on a first-quarter run and was ruled out after initially being listed as questionable to return

World

A Transcript From The Times Interview with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada

New York Times journalists pressed the Canadian prime minister about a range of topics in an hourlong interview last week. Here’s a transcript of their conversation.

What An International Break Injury Costs Teams Like Real Madrid
Business

What An International Break Injury Costs Teams Like Real Madrid

International breaks are proving costly for top soccer clubs, with Real Madrid recently seeing key players like Mbappé and Konaté injured while on national duty.

North West Attends Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights
Culture

North West Attends Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights

North West is officially kicking off spooky season in style ... by bringing her bold grunge look to Universal Studios' iconic Halloween Horror Nights.

AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites | Common Dreams
AI

AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites | Common Dreams

Security researchers investigate tens of thousands of artificial intelligence security incidents, fueling fresh calls for government action to rein in AI.

Technology

CVE-2026-96280 Flatpak: flatpak: buffer overflow in oci delta stream path names on 32-bit systems

The OCI delta stream parser read sizes as guint64 but passed them to GLib I/O and allocation functions expecting gsize 32 bits on 32-bit systems, causing undersized allocations while subsequent operations use the original 64-bit size, leading to heap buffer overflows. An attacker controlling an OCI

'No Shame': Trump Official Gets Eviscerated Over His 'Out Of Touch' AI Flex
Science

'No Shame': Trump Official Gets Eviscerated Over His 'Out Of Touch' AI Flex

One critic joked that Dan Scavino’s post was “precisely the midterm messaging the GOP needs.”

Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?
Health

Are autistic people more vulnerable to extremist content?

People with rigid thinking patterns who prefer routine and order may be drawn to extremist groups’ black-and-white solutions. But autism itself is not the problem.

Jets' Breece Hall ruled out for game with thigh injury against Lions
Sports

Jets' Breece Hall ruled out for game with thigh injury against Lions

Hall hit the ground hard on a fourth-quarter run and was ruled out following a sideline evaluation

World

Bill Gates says AI without regulation is ‘completely irresponsible’

The billionaire cofounder of Microsoft says, without restrictions, AI could 'cause a billion deaths'.

Beyoncé Blocked From A New No. 1 By One Of The Top Female Rappers Of All Time
Business

Beyoncé Blocked From A New No. 1 By One Of The Top Female Rappers Of All Time

Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” rises to No. 2 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, leaving the superstar one spot from a thirteenth No. 1.

5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Dungeon Crawler Carl Books - TVLine
Culture

5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Dungeon Crawler Carl Books - TVLine

Fans of the Dungeon Crawler Carl books can watch Squid Game, Alice in Borderland, Solo Leveling, and more while waiting for the Peacock TV adaptation.

Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grows
AI

Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grows

DayOne's IPO intentions follow two setbacks for data centre operators last week: the delay of SB Energy's expected IPO and news of a dispute centering on Oracle and Blue Owl

Technology

Astronomers discover a radio galaxy with evidence of four separate jet outbursts

Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions. High-resolution observations with the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), combined with data from Mee

New 20 MW Bronx battery site will deliver peak power to 20,000 homes
Science

New 20 MW Bronx battery site will deliver peak power to 20,000 homes

A new 20 MW battery storage system by NineDot in Hunts Point aims to support the grid during extreme heat waves.

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting
Health

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting

In 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May announced a radical law change that meant everyone in the country would - overnight - become an organ donor, unless they chose to opt out

Broncos vs. Rams picks, prediction, player props: Expert's best bets for Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 3
Sports

Broncos vs. Rams picks, prediction, player props: Expert's best bets for Sunday Night Football in NFL Week 3

Mile High altitude and a stout Denver defense give the underdog hosts a distinct edge against Los Angeles in a tight prime-time battle

World

Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide

Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel.

TikTok’s ‘It’s Me, It’s Verity’ Meme, Explained
Business

TikTok’s ‘It’s Me, It’s Verity’ Meme, Explained

Verity is viral on TikTok, with Gen Z and Gen Alpha yelling the name when they see a yellow smiley face—but what is it? Here’s the meme, explained.

Chris Rock Says Infidelity and Struggling to ‘Make It’ Aren’t Just Hollywood Problems: ‘If You Got No Love, You’re Broke as F—k’
Culture

Chris Rock Says Infidelity and Struggling to ‘Make It’ Aren’t Just Hollywood Problems: ‘If You Got No Love, You’re Broke as F—k’

Chris Rock's latest film 'Misty Green' centers on an actress trying to make a Hollywood comeback.

AI

Bill Gates says global AI cooperation is ‘more difficult’ than nuclear talks

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said global cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI) will be “more difficult” than talks on nuclear proliferation …

Technology

Waste bulrush transformed into copper-enhanced material for dye removal from wastewater

Industrial activities such as textile manufacturing, paper production, leather processing and food processing can generate wastewater containing synthetic dyes. Because many synthetic dyes are chemically stable, difficult to biodegrade and environmentally persistent, their release into waterways can

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop
Science

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. BeforeAfter Andromeda Before and After Photoshop Explanation: What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like?

People Who Eat This Fruit Once a Week May Have a Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Health

People Who Eat This Fruit Once a Week May Have a Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Yes, this fruit is high in fat, but dietitians say that doesn’t mean you should avoid it.

Watch: Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans execute hook and ladder for 82-yard touchdown
Sports

Watch: Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans execute hook and ladder for 82-yard touchdown

A nifty play from the veteran wide receivers put the 49ers on the board first against the Cardinals

World

Bangkok declared disaster zone

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after devastating floods swept through Thailand's capital.

Profits Of The First ‘Avatar’ Movie Exceeded Profits Of The Second And Third Combined
Business

Profits Of The First ‘Avatar’ Movie Exceeded Profits Of The Second And Third Combined

New data has revealed that the first installment in Disney’s Avatar series generated more income during its box office run than both of its sequels combined.

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid
Culture

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid

"Liar Liar" actor Justin Cooper is opening up how his mom looked out for him as a child star ... even protecting the "Little Rascals" actor from letters sent from prisoners.

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