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Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s authorization.
SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
SpaceX's Starship rocket thundered into the sky over South Texas early Monday. It was the 14th test flight of the world's most powerful launch vehicle. This time, however, the rocket's massive upper stage squeezed out some extra oomph from its Raptor engines and accelerated to orbital velocity. On all of Starship's previous flights, SpaceX intentionally dialed back the full capability of the rocket to fly a suborbital trajectory, slow enough for Earth's gravity to pull the vehicle back into the atmosphere before it could complete a full lap around the planet.
What Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards means for drivers
The Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel economy standards for new vehicles. The move reverses policies meant to increase fuel efficiency to encourage greater use of electric vehicles. The boost for gasoline-powered vehicles comes as the war in Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Amn
NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.
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ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Former Strathfield councillor Sharangan Maheswaran returns for likely final day of public hearings
Follow for updates as the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates links between Liberal Party figures, fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and Labor Strathfield councillors.
Electoral reform, AI policy, light rail among initiatives being floated as Winnipeg mayoral candidates roll out pledges
Mayoral contender Kevin Klein would seek new election rules to “level the playing field” for all future candidates, if elected.
Reacher Renewed For Season 6 At Prime Video Ahead Of Season 5 - TVLine
The streamer can't get enough of its larger-than-life action hero. Get all the renewal details here.
Nvidia launches new platform for reining in rogue AI agents
As the debate rages over whether the recent spate of rogue AI agents is a step toward AGI or a more conventional engineering problem, Nvidia is offering its own answer to problem. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Monday introduced a toolkit of software and hardware products that add independent security layers around AI agents to […]
Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development
The state of Florida is seeking a temporary injunction to stop OpenAI from continuing to develop what it calls a "reckless, unacceptably risky product" without the deployment of "third-party approved safety guardrails." The new legal motion, filed Monday morning, is part of a civil lawsuit the state of Florida originally filed in June, arguing that ChatGPT represented "a threat to the public safety of Floridians," specifically by preying on vulnerable populations like children and violent or delusional adults.
NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA’s Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module’s forward port.
Editorial | Hong Kong moves in the right direction on minors’ social media use
The question is not whether governments should act to protect children online but how. The city has chosen careful study over slogans.
Week 4 Fantasy Football projection risers and fallers: Adjusting for the loss of De'Von Achane, Breece Hall
Heath Cummings breaks down the biggest risers and fallers in his rankings after running through his Week 4 projections
Gold falls amid rising oil prices and higher US dollar
Gold hits seven-week low; silver follows suit and records a nearly 5 percent loss.
Telus Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold in Late 2026?
Telus stock is down 65% and just slashed its dividend by 55%. Here's what the new CEO's turnaround plan could mean for your income portfolio in late 2026.
5 Best Historical TV Shows Streaming On Prime Video - TVLine
Some of the best historical shows of all time, like Downton Abbey, The Tudors, and The Underground Railroad are all streaming on Prime Video.
Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Florida's attorney general asked a judge on Monday to bar OpenAI from developing new artificial intelligence models without outside oversight as part of its lawsuit accusing the company of harming children.
Espionage boosted East Germany's economic output by 7.4%
East Germany's espionage activities in the West boosted the country's economic output by 7.4%. Value added in manufacturing alone increased by 22.3% through industrial espionage, equivalent to 20.2 billion East German marks or approximately 4.1 billion euros at 2020 prices.
Own a Dual-Fuel Generator? Here’s Why I’d Opt for Propane Over Gas
Propane stores for years and helps your generator start when you need it most.
The invisible performance of ‘masking’ ADHD symptoms is exhausting
ADHD isn’t just about experiencing fidgeting, distractibility, forgetfulness or restlessness; it’s also about the hidden work adults do to hide those symptoms in their everyday lives.
Zion Williamson, on cusp of 8th season, not where he wants to be
Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player, saying "I'm not where I need to be."
UK: ‘Too soon’ to blame airbase plot on foreign state
UK Defence Minister Wes Streeting said it was ‘too soon’ to blame a foreign state for a suspected plot near RAF Fairford
Gold liquidation portends doom
DXY is paused at recent highs. EUR the opposite. North Asia is stalled. Adding more pressure to AUD. Gold was liquidated. Brent futures are a headline windsock. Dated is the version that matters. No growth shock in base metals yet. Big miners are less reassuring. EM stocks OK. But not for long, as j
JoJo Reacts to Love for “Too Little Too Late” 20 Years After Song’s Release
JoJo shared what it means to her that "Too Little Too Late” is having a resurgence 20 years later, exclusively telling E! News at the 2026 MTV VMAs that women today have more boundaries.
AMD will acquire Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs for $8.2 billion
The acquisition will see World Labs founder Fei-Fei Li join AMD as executive vice president and chief scientist.
Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
NASA announced on Monday that it will exercise options to purchase two additional flights on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, as well as financially support the company in its efforts to return the crewed vehicle to flight and find a new rocket after the Atlas V vehicle retires. The space agency's announcement confirms reporting by Ars Technica earlier this month on NASA's plans to maintain access to low-Earth orbit after the impending retirement of SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle. "I do not think it's a secret that SpaceX intends to sunset older platforms like Falcon and Dragon as they concentrate
NASA Armstrong Celebrates 80 Years of Flight Innovation
On Sept. 30, 1946, five National Advisory Committee of Aeronautics (NACA) engineers arrived at Muroc Army Airfield in California’s high desert to achieve supersonic flight for the first time.
One in eight cancers are linked to infections, new study finds
One in eight cancers worldwide could be triggered by infections, many of which can be prevented through vaccinations, a study has found.
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In-laws arrested on suspicion of murder after New York Times engineer shot dead in California
Police arrest couple in their 70s after Jonathan McKinsey, 40, found dead in park in Bay Area city of Dublin
Merck Pays $400M for Cancer Drug Prospect From China-Based SciBrunch - MedCity News
Merck now has global rights to a SciBrunch Therapeutics drug candidate designed to block mutated versions of the cancer-driving protein KRAS G12D. This class of targeted cancer therapies includes clinical-stage assets from Revolution Medicines, BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, and Verastem Oncology.
'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Changes the Film's Ending — The Russo Brothers Explain Why They Went Back
"The idea of just going one moment past that perfect ending, and thinking about how radically that moment can change," Anthony Russo explains
Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering
Get news on the latest new innovations in technology, health, Robotics, AI and more on Interesting Engineering.
Two-color glowing molecule could make wind tunnel tests more accurate
Most sensors can measure only one thing at a time, like a thermometer for temperature or a pressure gauge for pressure. Measuring two properties accurately from the same surface at the same moment usually means using two separate instruments—adding cost and complexity to the process.
NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission
6 min read NASA Highlights Lessons Learned From Swift Boost Mission A commercial mission to boost NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory concluded without raising the spacecraft’s orbit, but the agency and industry vendor Katalyst Space have gained valuable experience that will benefit future in-space servicing programs. “From the beginning, this was a high-risk, high-reward mission,” said Shawn Domagal-Goldman, Astrophysics Division director at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “Without intervention, Swift was going to re-enter the atmosphere by year’s end.
Simple device can reduce death risk for Americans with diabetes
For more than 38 million Americans, wearing a simple continuous glucose monitoring device may lower their risk of dying.
Wizards' Anthony Davis to wait until summer for extension talks
Anthony Davis plans on finishing the season with the Washington Wizards before deciding on any potential contract extension, he said Monday.
Anti-South Asian ‘hate speech’ has exploded online in US, report finds
Researchers link the rise to immigration politics, economic anxiety and the growing visibility of South Asians in US.
Details about ‘Cornell 7’ rape lawsuit have been exposed by social media, but some worry they’re being throttled
A lawsuit involving Cornell University and seven members of the Chi Pi fraternity has brought to light details of an alleged hours-long sexual assault in 2024, leading to public outcry on social media. But in some cases, posts about the case aren’t reaching their full intended audience. The case gained national public attention after the victim filed a civil lawsuit that claims the seven men drugged and raped her over the course of seven hours. Following the events in 2024, Corne
X-Men Actor Cast in Arrowverse Creator’s New Prime Video Show Based on Beloved Horror Comic
An X-Men actor has been cast as the lead in Prime Video's new horror series based on a Skybound graphic novel.
Meta taps MongoDB CEO Desai to drive enterprise AI push
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has poached MongoDB CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai to spearhead a new business designed to bring the social media giant's AI tools to corporate customers.
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump
On its face, the recent summit between Donald Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping didn’t change much in the world of AI regulation. Export controls were not discussed, with neither country seemingly interested in making concessions.
Hidden brain region helps regulate metabolism
"We identified a very understudied brain region and then found the first function for that brain region."
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow transgender medical care restrictions in prison
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to let it enforce, for now, restrictions on gender-affirming care in federal prison.
Popular WWE star arrives at RAW with Rey Mysterio ahead of major match
A popular WWE star arrived at tonight's episode of RAW with Rey Mysterio ahead of a big match. Tonight's episode of RAW will air live from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hundreds set up tent encampments in Madrid over housing crisis
Protesters have set up tent encampments in central Madrid to demand government action on soaring housing costs.
‘Zombie BBLs’: Fat from dead bodies is being used in butt filler—and Dakota Johnson just made the cosmetic surgery trend go viral
Forget donating your body to science or medicine: Thanks to a new trend in the cosmetic surgery industry, fat from donated cadavers is being used as filler for breasts, buttocks, and more. On the latest episode of Vogue’s podcast The Run-Through, Chloe Malle, the magazine’s head of editorial content, was chatting with actor Dakota Johnson when their conversation turned to the bizarre procedure. Johnson’s recent film Materialists included a plotline centered on leg-lengthening surgery, a real
Fallosophy - Official Launch Trailer
Fallosophy is available now on PC (via Steam) and on Nintendo Switch at a later date in 2026. Check out the Fallosophy launch trailer for this pinball-inspired physics rage platformer for this game about climbing the history of ideas, but as a pinball.
OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
Samsung Art Store Brings Iconic Movie Moments to Your TV
Samsung TV Art Store adds a cinematic collection featuring 38 iconic A24 movie stills, bringing memorable moments to your screen.
October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing
2 Min Read October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing This infrared image from NASA’s Spitzer Space telescope shows a cloud of gas and dust carved out by a massive star. A drawing overlaid on the image reveals why researchers nicknamed this region the “Jack-o’-lantern Nebula.” Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech The Ghoul Located within the constellation Perseus lies a star called Algol, also known as ‘Demon Star’ or ‘The Ghoul’.
Thirteen ill, eight hospitalized after eating raw cheese
Health officials are warning of a multi-state outbreak of deadly bacteria linked to raw cheese. Thirteen people have been sickened and three left with life-threatening kidney injuries.
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Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at Belgium
Bayern Munich star Olise set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.
ACT NOW: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating the Merger--LXP, LXFR, NRIM, and PULM
/PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for...
Catherine Zeta-Jones’ New John Wick-Like TV Show Quickly Proves to Be Polarizing Among Critics
Catherine Zeta-Jones new action thriller television series gets mixed critical reviews ahead of streaming debut.
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
Floating battery brings 40-kW mobile charging to electric boats
Photon Marine wins $1 million to demonstrate an electric workboat, fast charger and floating battery platform in New York.
Voge's hybrid motorcycle concept looks like a cruiser for cyborgs
It's possible the Voge name is only familiar to those who devour an inappropriate amount of two-wheeler coverage – but from the reviews I've seen across European media, it's a brand you best not ignore.
New test could screen for type 2 diabetes in seconds using just speech
A tool that uses artificial intelligence to scan for changes in speech could be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes in just seconds, a new study has found.
South Carolina EDGE Dylan Stewart suspended one game by SEC for contact with Alabama player
The star pass rusher, who is serving a separate indefinite suspension imposed by coach Shane Beamer, threw a punch at an Alabama player and argued with coaches on the sideline on Saturday
Ex-CIA officer pokes holes in Trump's 'far-fetched' terror attack story: 'Embarrassing'
A former CIA counterterrorism official poked holes Monday in President Donald Trump’s account of an alleged terror plot in the United Kingdom — calling one version of events “a little far-fetched” and Trump’s public comments “a little bit embarrassing.”Phil Mudd, a former CIA counterterrorism offici
This Stock Pays a 5.6% Dividend Every Single Month: It Could Cover Your Phone Bill
RioCan pays a dividend every single month. See how its 5.6% yield could generate enough income to cover a $70 phone bill.
‘Love Is Blind’ Season 11 Cast Photos & Episode Release Guide Schedule For Netflix Dating Series
The pods are opening back up to welcome a group of singles for 'Love Is Blind' Season 11.