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US data centers could consume more natural gas than Germany and Japan combined by 2035
The AI frenzy could push U.S. data centers to become one of the largest consumers of natural gas in the world.
‘Runaway Industrialization’ Could Make Earth Inhospitable, OpenAI Researcher Warns
More frontier researchers are coming out of the woodwork to raise alarms.
Reading for pleasure boosts memory, empathy and mental health
Reading a book is quite novel these daysSoma/Alamy Whether it is a novel by Charles Dickens or Jackie Collins, reading for pleasure is good for brain health. Regularly enjoying a good book has been linked to improved memory, empathy and mental health, among other benefits. This may be through its effect on brain structure or by building cognitive reserve. “Reading is like a cognitive workout,” says Falk Huettig at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in the Netherlands, who wasn’t involved in the research.
New documents reveal problems with Medicare's prior-authorization pilot
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: The rushed launch of Medicare's AI prior-authorization pilot, policy hints from FDA, ONC officials, and more.
2026 Week 2 NFL odds, start times, betting lines, spreads: Get Week 2 NFL picks, predictions for every game
SportsLine's model has analyzed the Week 2 NFL schedule and locked in its Week 2 NFL picks, predictions
Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment
Ex-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.
An Apple alum revamped GM’s truck interface for the screen fatigue era
The newest trucks from General Motors are getting a completely redesigned user interface. For most car companies throughout the past decade, this kind of redesign would typically mean one thing: bigger screens. But sitting in the driver’s seat of a preproduction version of one of these trucks, there’s just as much to push, turn, and click as there is to see. Coming to the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 when they roll off the production line later this year,
Universal Studios Japan Is Launching an R18 Haunted Attraction That Requires a Waiver
The adults-only ‘Afterimage’ attraction promises isolation, confinement, psychological terror, and an ‘unending nightmare’ at Universal Studios Japan.
AI Agents now have a place to snitch
The AI Contact Hotline is designed to be a discreet place where agents that have witnessed misbehavior can tip off authorities.
Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
There might not be the same degree of optimism regarding electric vehicle adoption as a few short years ago, but the transition toward battery-electric vehicles continues nevertheless. More than 1.8 million EVs had already been sold between the start of this year and the end of August, according to analysts. And in the US, there has been a large uptick in drivers considering EVs that they might have written off last year, due to escalating fuel prices with no clear end in sight.
Firefighters Went on a Routine Patrol—and Stumbled Upon a Breathtaking Ancient Face
The stone carving could be thousands of years old, possibly from the Bronze Age.
Judge expected to place Weiss Memorial Hospital, West Suburban Medical Center in receivership
A judge on Tuesday was expected to place two shuttered Chicago-area safety-net hospitals into receivership.
Clemson vs. UNC is shell of what should be marquee ACC showdown amid Dabo Swinney, Bill Belichick turmoil
Amid turmoil for both big-name coaches, this is not what we envisioned Clemson vs. North Carolina would be
Egypt’s el-Sisi meets MBS, backs Saudi call for secure Red Sea navigation
Red Sea disruptions impact Egypt’s economy, with Suez Canal revenues dropping by $7bn in two years.
PageDNA Introduces Fiery Integration: End-to-End Control from Storefront to Print Production
/PRNewswire/ -- PageDNA, a cloud-hosted eCommerce and web-to-print platform for print and fulfillment, today announced PageDNA Fiery Integration, a new...
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi Delayed Again? No CBFC Screening Yet, 2027 Release Possible | Report
Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi faces release uncertainty. No CBFC screening yet, makers resolve issues. 2026 release uncertain, 2027 possible.
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it
From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy 'super app' launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
Boston dumps Flock, says it shared data nationwide in violation of contract
The Boston city government abandoned Flock Safety's license-plate reader cameras after the company shared data nationwide in violation of a contract provision, according to city officials. "We have actually abandoned Flock," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said in her monthly "Ask the Mayor" segment on GBH News last week.
Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy’s Vehicle Assembly Building
NASA/Kim Shiflett NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano view progress on the solid rocket booster integration in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Bresnik, Parmitano, and NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, Frank Rubio, and Bob Hines made the first visit to Kennedy by the entire crew and backup crew members of the Artemis III mission.
Is porridge really the healthiest breakfast?
It's been shown time and time again that breakfast really is the most important meal of the day.
Dave Richard's Week 2 Trade Chart and rest of season Fantasy Football rankings help you win now
Why wait to win? Use the Trade Chart to make post-draft deals and improve your team with assigned values to help you navigate your league's trade market.
More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN
Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov't and Houthis intensifies.
Cobblestone Car Wash Announces Colorado Fundraising Initiative for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
/PRNewswire/ -- Cobblestone Car Wash (Cobblestone), Colorado's premier car care destination, is proud to announce the continuation of its annual charitable...
New Dungeons and Dragons Sourcebook With 8 Subclasses and 10 Backgrounds Is Available Now
Dungeons and Dragons players and DMs can now officially dive into the fall's major gameplay expansion with the newly released sourcebook.
OpenAI, Anthropic, Google have been in talks on AI safety for weeks
OpenAI confirms weeks of AI safety talks with Anthropic and Google DeepMind, as Trump's team dismisses safety concerns and pushes to keep pace with China.
Trump EPA moves to wipe out climate rules for power plants
On the heels of the hottest summer on record and a United Nations report warning that global temperatures are likely to push climate risks to “increasingly dangerous heights,” the Trump administration overturned most of a Biden-era rule limiting climate pollution from power plants, the second-largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. The Environmental Protection Agency announced a final plan Monday that guts the 2024 Carbon Pollution Standards, which the agency said exceeds its authority under the Clean Air Act by requiring control technologies “that are not adequately demonstrated.” The age
NASA’s Webb Reveals Dynamic Panorama of Star Formation
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Looking beyond the label | The Temple News
... health conditions that aren't necessarily easy to see or diagnose.” Although public conversations around mental health have become more common ...
Self-learning AI releases NFL picks, score predictions every Week 2 game
SportsLine AI evaluated the Week 2 NFL odds and revealed its NFL score predictions and best NFL picks
Israeli ‘influence campaign against Qatar’ launched after October 7 attack
Israeli newspaper Haaretz reports that influence experts and an ex-Mossad official were part of an anti-Qatar group.
Why the Future of Innovation Depends on Creatives
Featuring Holly Fraser, Editor-in-Chief of WePresent, VP of Content, WeTransfer; Jason Schupbach, President, Fashion Institute of Technology and Everette Taylor, CEO, KickstarterModerated by Kc Ifeanyi, Executive Director of Editorial Programming, Fast Company AI and advanced technology are attracting unprecedented investment. But what happens to the artists, designers, filmmakers, musicians, and other creative thinkers whose ideas shape the culture around us? At a moment when traditional fun
‘Ear Hustle’ Podcast Gets Documentary From Executive Producer Morgan Freeman (EXCLUSIVE)
'Ear Hustle' is getting a documentary feature from filmmaker Erika Cohn and executive producers Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary.
The European Union wants to ban chatbots and online games for kids under 15, not just social media
Reuters reports that the EU Kids Act is due to be presented on Thursday. However, the draft could still change and needs agreement from EU countries and...
How to watch Forever Home on Channel 5 — it's *FREE*
Channel 5’s gripping new thriller based on Graham Norton’s bestselling novel
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA
In April, the world watched as four humans circled the Moon for the first time in over 50 years with NASA’s Artemis II mission. On Saturday, Sept. 19, the public is invited to look up again with NASA events across the country, including the International Observe the Moon Night celebration held at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. This year, NASA will celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with people around the world on Sept.
Brain-zapping patch to help sleep could also ease anxiety
A skin patch stuck on the face at night could increase the time spent in deep sleep - which is vital for protecting the brain against stress, depression and possibly even dementia.
Ten NCAA Tournament bids, bracing for eligibility chaos and a Monster deal: Why Big 12 can't stay still
The Big 12's big basketball plans for 2026-27 and beyond, including why we probably haven't seen the last of that LED glass court
Police crack down on protests against constitutional change in DR Congo
Demonstrations held across country against president's proposed constitutional changes seeking third term.
A new Stowers Institute brain atlas shows neurons don't inherit their identity -- they build it in their first hours of life
The atlas of nearly a quarter million fly brain cells is the first to read both the genes and the DNA switches that control them across an entire developing...
Watch: Julian escapes Button House in 'Ghosts' movie - UPI.com
"Ghosts: The Possession of Button House," a feature film sequel to the beloved BBC comedy series "Ghosts," opens in theaters in October.
AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay
General Motors is about to launch new versions of its bestselling Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks for model year 2027, and among the changes are new user interfaces for the trucks’ digital displays. The automaker has gone for a more minimalist approach than we’ve seen from it in the past, and after a demo yesterday, it seems like it has been listening to constructive feedback to improve the products.
Artemis III Crew Visits NASA Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building - NASA
NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik (left) and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano view progress on the solid rocket booster integration in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
Letby failings go beyond one hospital - the whole system has been found lacking
Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall set out how the culture of the health system created the conditions that enabled poor care and criminality.
USMNT in Europa League: World Cup core, former key players take center stage
Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie headline a selection of U.S. internationals competing in the Europa League this season, while Yunus Musah hopes to revive his career back at Milan
India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets to seal T20 series
Sanju Samson's half century helps India seal three-match series with wins in first two games.
Gen Z and Millennials have found a way around the soaring cost of dating
Dating is tough, and not just because everyone is collectively burned out on dating apps. Searching for a potential partner also means spending money just about every time you meet someone IRL. But now, both millennials and Gen Zers seem to be hacking the system by opting for free dates. According to a new survey of 5,400 Gen Z and millennial daters in the U.S. by the dating app Hily, opting for no-cost dates is a popular idea with both generations. More than 1 in 3 Gen Zers and 2 in 5 mille
Why Taylor Swift skipped the Emmys
The pop star’s show was nominated, but she was spotted elsewhere.
NVIDIA CEO Uses Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 to Answer Trump's Surprise Call Live on Stage
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang answered a live call from President Trump on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles.
Robots and AI uncover unexpected pathway in classic 135-year-old chemical reaction
Chemical reactions are often written as simple equations: Starting materials go in, and a product comes out. In reality, the same substrates can follow many different pathways depending on their concentrations, temperature, catalysts and other conditions.
It’s almost time to airdrop rabies vaccines again
The USDA program uses fishmeal-coated bait bricks to lure raccoons and other animals.
Dengue-carrying mosquitoes expand their reach into new territories – including Florida
As dengue spreads further outside its normal tropical zones, doctors and patients need to know what to watch for.
Dana White's Contender Series start time: Where to watch, live stream Week 6 and the full fight card
Ten fighters will enter the Octagon on Tuesday night looking to earn a UFC contract, including an intriguing welterweight main event
Nick Reiner will not face death penalty if convicted of killing parents, LA district attorney says
Reiner is accused of fatally stabbing his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner in their home in December 2025
Leading When Volatility Is the New Normal
Featuring Adeela Johnson, CEO, Béis and Khozema Shipchandler, CEO, Twilio The old playbook for navigating uncertainty was to hunker down, cut costs, and wait for the storm to pass. But what happens when the storm is the new normal? With AI, geopolitical instability, and rising costs, leaders can’t afford to wait for clarity—they have to learn to lead without it. So how do you know when to double down on an opportunity or when to hit pause? How do you keep teams moving when no one can see what
Five things you may not know about Emmy history-maker Matthew Rhys
The Welsh actor became the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the Emmy Awards.
Meta expands subscription push with new AI-focused plans
Meta One bundles expanded access to the company’s AI tools with premium features across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp.
Invasive little fire ants prefer cooked beef, seeds over tuna
If you are trying to detect or bait little fire ants in your backyard, scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa suggest swapping tuna for cooked beef and sunflower seeds. The study, published in the Journal of Applied Entomology by researchers at the UH Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture
NASA Invites Media to International Observe the Moon Night
NASA will host an International Observe the Moon Night celebration from 5:30 to 8 p.m. CST on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the official visitor center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. International Observe the Moon Night celebrates the Moon, the science behind it, and its connection to space exploration and human culture.
Air pollution spiked after the Trump administration stopped embassy monitoring
In 2025, the Trump administration ended a long-running program to collecting air pollution data at U.S. embassies. A new study suggests that led to a 24-33% increase in local pollution levels.
Loss to Manchester City exposes Manchester United's stagnant attack under Michael Carrick
Controversial officiating stole the spotlight against Manchester City, but a slow, cautious possession game and a lack of attacking guile remain Michael Carrick's biggest hurdles at Manchester United
NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia
A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
What Gen Z Wants from Brands
Featuring Ziad Ahmed, VP, Head of Next Gen, United Talent Agency and Joon Silverstein, Chief Marketing Officer, CoachModerated by Elizabeth Segran, Senior Writer, Fast Company For years, brands have tried to crack the Gen Z code through campaigns, influencers, and trend chasing. The companies breaking through today are taking a different approach: inviting Gen Z into the creative process from the very beginning. Join Joon Silverstein, chief marketing officer at Coach,
Ed Sheeran says it was 'not my decision' to drop Macklemore from tour
The star says tour promoters took the decision, after Macklemore made pro-Palestinian statements on stage.