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UK Parliament Warns AI Risks Include Deepfakes and Worker Surveillance
A UK parliamentary human-rights committee has warned that advanced AI could intensify harms ranging from convincing deepfakes to intrusive workplace surveillance. It wants clearer transparency standards and stronger oversight. The concern is broader than hypothetical superintelligence: some of the most immediate AI risks come from systems already being used to generate media, score people or monitor behaviour.
OpenAI Asks UK Lawmakers for Rules on the Most Powerful AI Systems
OpenAI has urged UK lawmakers to introduce targeted regulation for advanced AI systems, arguing that the largest frontier labs should face stronger requirements. A parliamentary committee has also raised concerns about deepfakes, surveillance and other harms. The debate is shifting from whether AI should be regulated to which systems need the strictest oversight.
We’ve long thought that time has only one dimension. What if we’re wrong?
A second dimension of time has long seemed wholly incompatible with reality. But fresh insights involving black holes and quantum mechanics suggest it deserves another look
Too many Americans may be prescribed antidepressants, expert warns
There are both benefits and problems with antidepressants, and there are grains of truth to claims that they are overused , but the full picture is much more nuanced.
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Israel probing Naza film on Gaza for treason, inciting anti-Semitism
Film alleges mass civilian deaths routinely built into military decisions amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza.
Wall Street Falls as AI and Interest-Rate Fears Hit Together
US stocks ended lower as AI-related chipmakers dropped and the 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% during trading. Investors are balancing two worries: whether AI growth expectations have become too optimistic and whether inflation will keep interest rates high. Technology companies are especially sensitive because high valuations depend heavily on future earnings.
Somerset Festival Will Test Whether Talks Actually Change Minds
A new Somerset 'festival of ideas' plans to ask attendees to take part in tests measuring whether discussions make them more open to views they disagree with. Festivals usually measure success through attendance or feedback. This experiment asks a harder question: can a cultural event produce a measurable shift in how people think, rather than simply entertaining an audience that already agrees?
AI Safety Warnings Put Chip Stocks Under Pressure
Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and other semiconductor companies fell sharply as investors reacted to calls for slower AI development. Chips have benefited from enormous spending on model training and data centres, so any expectation of slower expansion affects their growth story. The selloff is a reminder that AI enthusiasm is connected to a physical supply chain of processors, memory and power.
AI-Assisted Video Editing Is Moving Into Professional Newsrooms
Reuters and technology partners are integrating AI-assisted tools into newsroom video workflows for tasks such as searching, clipping and editing footage. The goal is to reduce repetitive production work while keeping editorial decisions with journalists. AI becomes more useful when it is built into existing professional tools rather than forcing users to move everything into a separate chatbot.
A Brain Implant Can Translate Intended Speech and Gestures Together
Researchers have developed a neural device that uses AI to interpret brain activity linked to intended words and gestures in real time. Combining more than one form of communication could make brain-computer interfaces more natural for people who cannot speak or move normally. The challenge is turning noisy neural signals into reliable output without forcing users into a single rigid control method.
Machine Learning Is Being Tested to Predict Dangerous ICU Bloodstream Infections
A new study has prospectively tested machine-learning models designed to predict Gram-negative bacteremia in intensive-care patients and compared them with conventional clinical scores. Earlier identification could help doctors target testing and treatment more effectively. The important question is not whether an algorithm scores well on old data, but whether it remains useful when tested prospectively in real clinical settings.
World Athletics Keeps Russia and Belarus Ban in Place
World Athletics is maintaining its ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes while president Sebastian Coe acknowledges that the sport eventually needs a longer-term solution. Other sports have allowed some neutral participation, so athletics remains one of the stricter federations. The decision keeps the question of how sport should respond to state conflict unresolved.
What could stop the Houthis’ advance across Yemen?
Iran-backed group seized areas on Red Sea coastline.
New York Yankees’ Brent Headrick Is Ironic Iron Man, Key To Winning
Brent Headrick barely earns more than the MLB minimum salary for the New York Yankees. Yet he leads everyone in games pitched as a key part of the team's relief corps.
Practical Magic Returns More Than 25 Years Later
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman have returned as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, continuing the fantasy-romance story decades after the original film. Legacy sequels rely on a difficult balance: nostalgia brings audiences back, but the new story still needs a reason to exist beyond recognition. The gap in time also lets a sequel explore how familiar characters changed while viewers grew older too.
The AI Slowdown Debate Is Testing Whether Rivals Can Coordinate
Leading AI companies may agree that frontier development carries serious risks, but each also competes for users, talent and investment. That creates a coordination problem: slowing down is harder if every lab fears a rival will continue at full speed. The current safety debate is therefore not only technical. It is also about whether competitors can accept shared limits without trusting one another completely.
A Tiny Dorset B&B Is Fighting Airbnb Over Three Letters
A small Dorset accommodation business is resisting a legal challenge from Airbnb over its use of the letters 'bnb' in its name. The dispute shows how trademark protection can collide with everyday language used by much smaller businesses. Technology platforms may operate globally, but brand enforcement can reach down to local companies with very limited resources.
A New Microscope Can See the Gut Barrier at 20-Nanometre Detail
The Rosalind Franklin Institute has developed a super-resolution microscope that can resolve structures around 20 nanometres across. Researchers plan to use it to study protein complexes that help seal the intestinal lining and how they change in inflammatory bowel disease. Seeing these structures directly could reveal mechanisms that are invisible to ordinary light microscopy.
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Solheim Cup Weekend Puts Match Play at the Centre of Golf
The Solheim Cup brought Europe and the United States together for three days of team match-play golf. Unlike ordinary stroke play, players compete directly for individual holes and matches, with each result adding to a team score. That format changes strategy and emotion: one player's momentum can influence an entire team even though everyone is playing separate matches.
Yemen Fighting Has Displaced Tens of Thousands This Month
Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced about 94,000 people in September, according to reporting on the latest regional escalation. The country has already endured years of conflict and humanitarian crisis. Fresh territorial advances and attacks around the Red Sea threaten to push more families from their homes while making aid delivery and regional shipping more difficult.
Vic Mensa peels back the cost of speaking up on social media and his popular ‘Orange Tree’ video series
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you picture an orange tree? If the response is “Vic Mensa’s backyard,” congratulations, you’re likely unusually attuned to social justice and an Internet savant to boot. For the uninitiated, Vic Mensa is a rapper-turned-activist known lately for his stream of consciousness video monologues dubbed the “Orange Tree” series. The videos muse over modern historical political issues plaguing the American public as well as his person
Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
iOS 27: Major features, compatible iPhones, updates, and more
Macworld Apple unveiled iOS 27 at WWDC on June 8, 2026. It immediately entered a beta-testing phase, and was widely released on September 14. There are three main sets of features in this update: Siri AI, which is an entirely new Siri architecture with a dedicated Siri app, new features for paren
Online hate researcher keeps hammering X despite deportation threat
The US is not backing down from its fight to deport noncitizen technology researchers who monitor safety risks on the biggest online platforms. In July, a judge blocked as unconstitutional an immigration policy that the US relied on to weigh whether to detain and deport people who flag illegal or harmful online content as national security risks.
Scientists call for ‘emergency’ measures to save sea life from El Niño
Reducing fishing quotas, rescuing endangered species from the water and testing geoengineering could help soften ocean heat impacts from the record El Niño, some oceanographers argue
Scientists Are Studying How Air Pollution Changes Infection Risk
Research highlighted by Nature Microbiology links air pollution exposure with higher risk of invasive pneumococcal disease and suggests bacterial lineage can affect the timing of that risk. This adds another mechanism through which polluted air may harm health. The lungs are not exposed to pollution and infection separately; environmental stress can change how the body responds to pathogens.
Manchester City Win the Derby Despite Going Down to Ten Men
Manchester City beat Manchester United at Old Trafford despite finishing with ten players, one of the standout results from the Premier League weekend. A red card normally forces a team to become more defensive, making the result especially damaging for United. Derby matches magnify tactical mistakes because the emotional and public pressure is much greater than in an ordinary early-season fixture.
NATO Promises More Support After Strikes Near Poland
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has condemned Russian attacks near Ukraine's border with Poland and promised stronger support for Kyiv and NATO's eastern flank. Poland has increased security after incidents involving suspected Russian drones. The concern is not only damage inside Ukraine: attacks close to alliance territory increase the risk of miscalculation or spillover.
Rising Oil Prices Complicate the Federal Reserve's Next Move
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise rates as higher energy prices add fresh inflation pressure. Central banks cannot control oil supply, but they worry when energy costs begin spreading into other prices and expectations. That makes a geopolitical shock a monetary-policy problem: officials must judge whether expensive energy is temporary or likely to keep inflation high.
Jack Thorne Warns Writers Are Using AI to 'Cheat'
Screenwriter Jack Thorne has warned that some writers are using generative AI in ways he considers a shortcut rather than a creative tool. The argument reflects a wider tension across film, television and publishing: AI can assist with production, but creators disagree about when assistance begins replacing authorship. Cultural industries are becoming a test case for where that boundary should sit.
Calls to Slow Frontier AI Trigger a Global Tech Selloff
Shares in major AI-related companies fell after leaders from Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI backed calls to slow the development of the most powerful systems over safety concerns. Chipmakers were hit especially hard. The reaction shows how deeply financial markets now depend on expectations of rapid AI growth: a safety debate can quickly become a market event.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold Pushes Foldables Toward Normal Phones
Google's latest foldable phone is being reviewed as a device that behaves more like a normal Android phone when closed while offering a larger screen when opened. Better cameras and software are reducing some of the compromises that defined early foldables. The category's challenge is now less about proving folding screens work and more about whether they justify their price.
Why is everyone suddenly worried about the risks of AI?
Is AI the threat it’s being made out to be?ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images Extraordinary claims about the risks posed by AI have sparked headlines around the world. But why are people concerned? Do these risks have any basis? And – if so – is there anything we can do? Read more AI is both the best and worst thing to ever happen to mathematics What’s going on? In short, a flurry of AI industry insiders have warned that it could wipe out humanity.
A Wearable May Reveal a Commonly Missed Cause of High Blood Pressure
Researchers have used a wearable device to detect nighttime hormone surges linked to primary aldosteronism, a condition that can cause high blood pressure but may be missed by routine testing. The disorder may affect a substantial share of people with hypertension. Measuring hormone patterns over time could be more informative than relying on a single daytime blood sample.
Steve Sarkisian urges CFP committee not to punish Ohio State for loss at Texas
The Texas coach, having been in this position after last year's loss in Columbus, wants the Buckeyes 'rewarded' for their trip to Austin
Ukraine Offers to Pause Russian Strikes if Energy Sites Are Spared
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is prepared to stop strikes inside Russia if Moscow also stops attacking Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Russia has not publicly confirmed a formal agreement. The proposal matters because energy systems have become a major part of the war, affecting civilians as well as military and industrial capacity.
Democrats Ask Kash Patel Why FBI Could Reportedly Consider Applicants Who Engaged In Bestiality
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
Trump says calls for more control on AI are a ‘SICK conspiracy’
US president says current oversight is adequate and regulations could allow China to win AI competition.
Australia Warns Old Computer Systems Are Vulnerable to AI-Powered Attacks
Australia's cyber security leadership says outdated technology across essential systems is becoming more exposed as AI makes some attacks faster and easier to scale. Replacing legacy systems is expensive, but keeping them can create growing security risks. The warning shows that AI cybersecurity is not only about new models; old infrastructure can become the weakest point.
Researchers Track How New Mutations Connect Parents and Offspring Health
Whole-genome sequencing of thousands of families is helping researchers study new mutations that arise in reproductive cells or shortly after conception. The work examines how parental age and assisted reproductive procedures relate to different mutation patterns and birth outcomes. These associations do not mean a single mutation determines health, but they improve understanding of where new genetic variation comes from.
Brain Wiring May Help Protect Thinking Even as Gray Matter Shrinks
Researchers have found that healthier short-range connections beneath the brain's surface are associated with better cognitive performance even when gray matter declines with age. The result suggests that brain aging is not explained by tissue volume alone. How efficiently remaining regions communicate may help some people maintain language and thinking abilities longer.
England and Pakistan Reach the Third Test After a Busy Sporting Weekend
England's third Test against Pakistan is part of a packed September schedule that also includes football, golf, tennis and Formula 1. Test cricket operates on a different rhythm from most modern sport: a match can last five days and still end without a winner. That long format makes sessions, weather and player fatigue part of the strategy rather than interruptions.
Manchester derby VAR officials stood down from weekend Premier League games
The chief refereeing officer stands down two VAR officials involved in Man City's win at United from upcoming EPL games.
Oil Climbs Above $107 as Shipping Risks Intensify
Brent crude rose above $107 a barrel as threats to Red Sea and Gulf shipping increased concerns about energy supply. Tanker costs are also rising, adding another layer of expense even where oil is still moving. Higher energy prices can quickly reach transport, manufacturing and inflation, which is why markets watch shipping routes as closely as oil production itself.
Prima Facie Moves From Stage to Film With Cynthia Erivo
Prima Facie, the one-woman play about law and sexual assault that became closely associated with Jodie Comer on stage, has been adapted into a film starring Cynthia Erivo. Moving a story from theatre to cinema changes its intimacy: a live monologue depends heavily on the actor sharing one physical space with the audience. Adaptation therefore requires more than simply filming the same performance.
OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300 million, report says
Glass Imaging was founded by a pair of former Apple engineers who previously led the team that developed Apple's Portrait Mode.
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
As previously announced, Apple has today released 2026's major annual updates for its operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27. Siri AI—a large language model-based and context-aware overhaul of the company's Siri voice and text assistant—is the flagship feature across all these releases except one (tvOS).Read full article Comments
Scientists Link Air Pollution With the Timing of Serious Pneumococcal Disease
New research highlighted by Nature Microbiology examines how air pollution can increase the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, while different bacterial lineages may change when that risk appears. The finding shows why health effects can depend on both environment and pathogen genetics. Pollution does not act on every infection in exactly the same way.
Faster Biological Aging May Help Explain Rising Cancer in Younger Adults
New research is examining whether accelerated biological aging contributes to increasing cancer rates among adults under 55. Biological age describes how tissues and systems are functioning rather than simply how many birthdays someone has had. It is unlikely to be the only explanation, but it may help researchers understand why cancer patterns can change between generations.
US Open Final Draws Stars as the Tennis Season Reaches a Major Peak
The US Open men's final brought a large celebrity crowd to New York as the tournament reached its final stage. Grand Slam finals are different from ordinary tour matches because players have already survived two weeks of best-of-five-set pressure. The result can define a season and, for a first-time finalist, change a career in a single evening.
Houthis Seize Two Strategic Red Sea Islands
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized Greater and Lesser Hanish islands in the Red Sea, strengthening their position near an important shipping corridor. The move comes as fighting expands and Saudi oil routes face new pressure. Control of small islands can matter far beyond their size when they sit beside sea lanes used by energy and commercial shipping.
Bank of America Falls After Warning on Investment-Banking Fees
Bank of America shares dropped after the bank forecast a decline in investment-banking fees. Deal-making income can change quickly with market confidence, borrowing costs and corporate appetite for mergers or new share sales. The warning gives investors another signal that high interest rates and uncertainty are still affecting activity beyond ordinary consumer lending.
K-pop superstar Lisa sparks fan frenzy at documentary premiere
TORONTO (Reuters) — K-pop star Lisa was met by piercing screams from fans as she walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival for the premiere of her
OpenAI Pushes for UK Regulation of Frontier Models
OpenAI has told UK lawmakers that the country should create stronger rules for the most advanced AI systems. The company wants regulation focused on frontier labs rather than applying the same burden to every startup using AI. That distinction is becoming central to AI policy: regulators need rules strong enough for powerful systems without treating a small application like a frontier model.
AI leaders want to hit the brakes after years of reckless speed
For years now, the major frontier AI labs have all been acting as if they're in an all-out, winner-take-all race with control of world-changing machine superintelligence (or at least market-changing artificial general intelligence) at the finish line.
Scientists Study Why Transplanted Organs Are Damaged by Iron-Driven Cell Death
Researchers are investigating ferroptosis, a form of cell death driven by iron and lipid damage, as a target for protecting transplanted organs. Blocking this process may do more than simply preserve tissue during storage; it could become part of active treatment around transplantation. The idea is to protect cells from a predictable biochemical injury before it becomes irreversible.
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John Harbaugh effect: Five reasons Giants are different under Super Bowl winning coach
New York looked like a whole new version of itself in Sunday's win over the Cowboys
Oil Shipping Becomes Costlier as Middle East Risks Spread
Oil shipping costs are rising as threats around the Red Sea and Gulf make major routes more dangerous. Tanker rates and fuel costs have climbed while attacks have also affected alternative Saudi infrastructure. Even when ships keep moving, higher insurance and transport costs can push energy prices upward before any physical shortage reaches consumers.
Tech Valuations Drop as Investors Reprice the AI Boom
The semiconductor index fell sharply as safety warnings challenged assumptions that AI development would continue accelerating without major interruption. Nvidia and other chipmakers have been valued partly on enormous future demand for computing infrastructure. When expectations change, prices can move before company revenues do. Markets are constantly pricing a story about the future, not only today's earnings.
Beck Releases the Final Part of a Heartache Trilogy
Beck's new album Ride Lonesome is being presented as a conclusion to the emotional territory explored on Sea Change and Morning Phase. Returning to a musical mood decades later creates an unusual form of continuity: the same themes can sound different because the artist and audience have aged. A trilogy does not need a continuous plot when its connection is emotional.