World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.
Meta’s Muse Charm looks like a Tamagotchi, but it’s tapping into a much newer trend
Meta’s new AI gadget may look like a Tamagotchi, but its dangling form factor taps into a much broader Gen Z trend around bag charms, retro tech, and turning gadgets into fashion accessories.
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1
Google is taking its first step toward making Project Suncatcher a reality. Announced last year, Suncatcher is Google's "moonshot" effort to design orbital AI data centers, which AI boosters like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos have pitched as an alternative to divisive terrestrial data centers. Google's first experimental satellite will launch on October 1 with the aim of validating Google's vision for a constellation of AI satellites. The satellite, dubbed MVP, is about the size of a refrigerator.
Stanford Scientists Find That the Human Brain Is Actually Two Separate Organs
A team led by scientists at Stanford University determined that the human brain is technically made up of two distinct organs.
Kyverna's cell therapy shows lasting autoimmune benefit
Kyverna Therapeutics is one step closer to launching the first cell therapy for an autoimmune disease, with new data in hand showing many patients remained off of other therapies a year after treatment.
Pete Crow-Armstrong steals 40th base, joining 40-40 club in one of best Cubs seasons ever
Only six other players have stolen 40 bases and slugged 40 home runs in the same season in MLB history
US and China presidents discuss cooperation, trade and AI risks
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping discussed trade tensions, technology and AI risks at the White House
People Are Finally Aware Of 'The Real Dangers AI Poses'—Now What? AI Policy PAC Founder Weighs In
Former Congressman Brad Carson (D-OK), founder of Public First Action PAC, joined “Forbes Newsroom” to discuss new warnings from leading AI development companies.
Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner’s Net Worth: How Much Money Billy Evans Has
Billy comes from a wealthy family, but he established his own wealth by founding a health startup called Haemanthus.
A Digital Cell Predicts Which Drugs Will Be Most Effective in Deadly Breast Cancer
Millions of protein measurements fuel an AI model that predicts drug responses and outcomes in an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s military robots are dropping from heavy drones in airborne assaults behind Russian lines as other robots clear mines ahead of advancing Ukrainian infantry.
Taking HRT in perimenopause may ward off cardiovascular disease
Hormone replacement therapies may reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, but the timing of when they are started could be critical
The rise of the AI-native radiology practice
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Radiology startups say owning a practice makes it easier to develop AI tools, and insurers oppose RPM changes.
Rooney reveals the TWO clubs he couldn't turn down managerial jobs
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has revealed he would only return to football management for two clubs.
Ethiopian army says 272 Tigrayan fighters killed in Amhara
Tigray People’s Liberation Front says in a 'situation of full-blown war' with Ethiopia's government.
How Aspiring Pro Wrestlers Can Leverage Their Day Job Into Superstardom
Samuray del Sol went from a special ed teacher to a world-traveling pro wrestling superstar, and he's now the face of Nissan.
Seth Meyers Scoffs at Trump's 'Dramatic' Reaction to Kaitlan Collins at UN: 'Sounds Like He's Complaining About an Ex'
Seth Meyers jokes that Trump sounded like he was "complaining about an ex" during his encounter with Kaitlan Collins at the UN
Google Photos ‘Clueless’-inspired virtual closet is now available on Android and iOS
The AI-powered feature builds a virtual wardrobe from your photos, and is now broadly available after first rolling out to Android users in June.
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators
This week, New Jersey ordered the operator of one of the East Coast’s largest planned data centers to pay a $1.1 million fine for secretly installing and operating gas generators in violation of the state’s Air Pollution Control Act. DataOne got hit with the fine after an investigation by The Guardian and Floodlight News in August shared thermal drone footage showing that 45 of the 62 gas generators were operating.
Backpack massages muscles when it detects they’re fatigued
People wore the backpack while lifting dumbbells and then enjoyed a nice massageHuang et al., 2026, Cell Reports Physical Science A backpack can detect when muscles become fatigued and automatically massage the affected areas. This seems to help muscles recover better than heat therapy or pre-programmed massages, like those delivered by chairs and cushions. About 1 in 6 adults in the UK have some form of back pain. This can occur when back muscles become fatigued through exertion or prolonged or repetitive activity.
America, China and the Evolving New World Order
Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system.
49ers' Kyle Juszczyk fined for 'offensive demonstration' in win vs. Dolphins
Juszczyk was fined $14,926 for celebrating his touchdown reception in a way the NFL deemed offensive
Houthis claim hit on several Saudi military facilities
According to the Houthi military spokesman, the strikes killed and wounded "hundreds of servicemen of the Saudi-led Arab coalition forces"
How To Watch Falcons At Packers, And Every Week 3 NFL Primetime Game
A rundown of this week's primetime NFL TV schedule, where to watch the games, and some key narratives for teams playing on Thursday, Sunday and Monday night.
The Sopranos Writer Making TV Show About US Government's Real-Life UFO Cover-Ups
The Sopranos writer is developing a TV series based on Jay Stratton’s memoir about alleged U.S. government UFO investigations.
Meet the next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Meet the next wave of VCs judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders on the main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, to save up to $200 and to get a front-row seat to one of the most intense startup pitch competitions.
Is the universe twisted? A new check on a possible twist in the universe's oldest light
The cosmic microwave background (CMB) is the universe's oldest light, leftover thermal radiation from about 380,000 years after the big bang. Maps of the CMB offer a picture of the "baby universe" as it was 13.8 billion years ago.
Dogs pay more attention to consonants than vowels when we speak
A dog being prepared for an EEG measurement by researcher Boglárka MorvaiSarolta Szilágyi When dogs hear their owners speak, they are listening for consonants in words rather than vowels, a new study suggests, apparently mimicking a similar human bias that is found across many languages. Although dogs don’t have language, they live in a speech-rich environment, says Attila Andics at Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary. “We knew from our previous studies that dogs care about what we speak and how we speak, but until now there was no evidence that dogs’ experience with speech can actual
Senate Finance committee backs Chris Klomp, advancing him to full Senate vote
Klomp, a behind-the-scenes HHS power player, is likely to be confirmed as second-in-command to RFK Jr.
Cowboys facing unprecedented NFL travel scenario for Week 3 game vs. Ravens in Brazil
No NFL team has ever been asked to do what the Cowboys and Ravens are doing this week
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister
In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.
Trump’s Approval Rating Hits Low In Third Poll This Week
Democrats have an 11-point advantage in congressional races, according to a new poll this week.
BBC upholds complaints over Victoria Beckham slur on Have I Got News For You
Two viewers complained to the BBC over the "gratuitously offensive" comment made during the show.
PrismML brings its tiny LLMs to Qualcomm-powered smart glasses
Prism's larger goal is open-weight AI that runs on devices and makes better use of the computing power they already have.
We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece"
Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker Alex Gibney has never been one to shy away from controversy. His latest feature, Musk, has stirred up plenty even before its release, drawing the ire of its subject, Elon Musk, and threats of a defamation lawsuit. After the film debuted two weeks ago at the Venice International Film Festival, rumors swirled that Universal Pictures was getting cold feet about theatrically releasing the film in international markets. Those rumors appear to be unfounded (at least for now).
Astronomers Found a Planet Orbiting Backwards Around a Red Dwarf and the Usual Culprit Is Missing
A small world 4.5 times Earth's mass is circling its star in the wrong direction. Normally there's a bully nearby to blame. This time, there isn't.
Multi-bacteria outbreak spreads... as another produce recall is issued
Another recall is being issued for produce that is feared to be contaminated with two types of life-threatening bacteria.
NFL fines 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk for imitating 'chugging a beer'
The NFL fined San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk $14,926 on Thursday for "engaging in offensive demonstrations."
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.
BlackBerry Limited (BB:CA) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
BlackBerry Limited (BB:CA) Q2 2027 Earnings Call September 24, 2026 8:00 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsSuzanne Spera - Senior Director of Investor RelationsJohn...
Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
Muse will apparently let you download its entire filesystem
With a little coaxing, Meta’s AI will reveal all its secrets.
OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said his government is investigating a June incident in which an OpenAI agent accessed "non-public files" from the country's online Medicare statistics portal. OpenAI said in a statement that "our models took actions we did not intend" in causing the breach, which it only recently disclosed to the Australian government. Speaking in New York on Wednesday, Albanese said three other public health statistics systems also "may have been impacted" across Australian federal and state governments.
Copying others can help young orangutans build a broad diet
A Sumatran orangutan mother uses a stick tool to extract honey from a large tree holeGuilhem Duvot, SUAQ Project Young orangutans who spend little time working out for themselves how to build a broad diet can partly compensate by watching how other orangutans choose what to eat. The findings suggest that orangutans have different strategies for developing broad survival skills, says Revathe Thillaikumar at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany. Young orangutans acquire a substantial body of knowledge before they can survive independently, which they must do by the tim
First-ever off Israel's coast: Crabs filmed seeking shelter under jellyfish
Shai Mienis, a sea enthusiast, observed several months ago jellyfish hosting crabs among their tentacles and beneath their bells. A researcher said, 'The crabs may be turning to the nomadic jellyfish due to the decrease in Mediterranean jellyfish'
Steve Sarkisian says Donald Trump's presence will affect in-game communication for Texas, Tennessee
Coaches may briefly lose on-field contact with with players throughout the game
Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’
Protest outside UN headquarters drew hundreds of people as Israeli prime minister prepared to speak
FIS Approves Gus Kenworthy’s Return To U.S. Ski Team
After competing for Great Britain at the past two Winter Olympics, four-time Olympian Gus Kenworthy is returning to the U.S. Ski Team.
Disney’s Former CEO Bob Chapek Blasts Bob Iger Over His Disney Firing
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has reportedly blamed Bob Iger for his ouster from the company in his new memoir.
Muse sure looks a lot like OpenClaw
Meta’s new tool is very cute — and heavily inspired by its open-source predecessor.
In Alaska, wildfires help prevent future burns. Researchers question if that feedback loop will hold
In Alaska's boreal forests, a negative feedback loop between wildfires and vegetation plays an important role in governing the size and likelihood of fires. Wildfires clear out mature forests, allowing them to be replaced by less flammable young forests that temporarily suppress fires. This relation
US' anti-submarine ops to get boost as tiltrotor deploys undersea sensors
The new test validated the Osprey as an alternative platform for the Navy's sonobuoy quality assurance program, boosting operational readiness and laying the groundwork for expanded tactical employment across the fleet.
Why Gilead can't stop talking about its ambitions in immunology
Gilead Sciences’ top executives have been emphatically bullish about the biotech’s years-long push to develop drugs for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
Is Malik Nabers playing this week? How his status affects Titans vs. Giants odds
How Malik Nabers' injury impacts Giants vs. Titans odds for NFL Week 3 on Sunday
Russia calls for tools to prevent conflicts in information space — MFA
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, Russia plans to complete ratification procedures for the UN Convention against Cybercrime "as soon as possible"
Why Every Founder Should Focus On Valuation
Verne Harnish, author of the new Start to Scale workbook and audiobook, shows why focusing on a company’s valuation from the early stages of a company’s growth can open doors and growth opportunities.
Emilia Jones & Nick Robinson Talk Charlie Harper & Its Messy Romance | Interview
Charlie Harper stars Emilia Jones and Nick Robinson spoke with ComingSoon's Tyler Treese about the new romance movie.
Oracle sends force majeure notice on its New Mexico Stargate data center
The notice would allow Oracle to delay payments should the facility miss its 2028 target to come online.
Greenland ice shelf weakened by estuary ahead of recent calving event
In August 2026, an iceberg the size of Manhattan broke away from the Petermann Ice Shelf in northern Greenland. It was the glacier's largest calving event since 2020. Long before the breakup, CIRES scientists were developing a new method to understand the planet's first known ice shelf estuary on th
NASA to Study Human Health, Performance During Crew-13 Mission - NASA
During NASA's SpaceX Crew‑13 mission aboard the International Space Station, astronauts will support a series of biomedical and human health performance...
Pharmalittle: We're reading about the FDA commissioner nominee, a Lilly partnership in China, and more
During a Senate hearing today, Heidi Overton, the nominee to lead the FDA, plans to emphasize the need for speed and efficiency to compete with China
Week 3 NFL betting odds, lines, totals, spreads, for all 16 games, including Falcons-Packers, Ravens-Cowboys
The Week 3 NFL schedule features 16 games, starting with Packers vs. Falcons on Thursday Night Football
Nigeria vs: Madagascar AFCON 2027 qualifier – preview, teams, prediction
Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles - a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.
‘We Give Everyone A Chance To Speak’: Andrea Canning Explains The Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘Dateline’
Andrea Canning, correspondent for “Dateline” and host of the podcast, “Dateline: True Crime Weekly,” joined “Forbes True Crime” to discuss her career.
This Is What Really Makes Your Partner Jealous, According to Researchers
A study of 4,465 people found reactions to sexual and emotional cheating were more complicated than a men-versus-women split.