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Teravolt looks to cannibalize older industries to meet AI power demand
AI

Teravolt looks to cannibalize older industries to meet AI power demand

Bitcoin farms, aluminum smelters, and other old infra is more lucrative to repurpose as a datacenter

The four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir
Technology

The four-hour-long Elon Musk documentary might be preaching to the choir

Alex Gibney’s latest feature is so gigantic in scope that it may miss its intended audience.

The temperature of your tea or coffee is linked to cancer
Science

The temperature of your tea or coffee is linked to cancer

If I can give those of you who start their day by throwing back a freshly made cup of tea or coffee a word of advice – maybe wait a few minutes before taking that first sip.

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Health

Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help

Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.

This top faction needs to make sure Roman Reigns loses the World Heavyweight Title to Penta on WWE RAW - It's not Royce Keys' 946
Sports

This top faction needs to make sure Roman Reigns loses the World Heavyweight Title to Penta on WWE RAW - It's not Royce Keys' 946

WWE RAW’s return to Mexico City already has a massive attraction on the card. Roman Reigns will put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Penta.

World

Fiscal pressure from Iran War clouds Gulf States’ US spending plans

Gulf nations may prioritise domestic investments over US commitments amid economic pressures, says new report.

'Dark money groups funded $60M…': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing
Business

'Dark money groups funded $60M…': Soros-linked network in Minnesota 'exposed' at Senate hearing

A Senate Homeland Security Committee hearing titled 'Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs' turned chaotic as Senators debated allegations of fraud, foreign influence, and so-called 'dark money' networks connected to Minnesota programs.

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'
Culture

Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'

Emily St. John Mandel has written enough novels to form a world unto herself — the Mandelverse

AI

Hear how AI can engineer nature’s comeback at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Not long ago, bringing an extinct species back to life belonged to science fiction. Today, it’s the mission of a billion-dollar startup. Advances in artificial intelligence, genetics, and computational biology are changing what’s possible in conservation research, raising questions that extend far beyond the laboratory. If technology can help revive extinct species, should it? And […]

Bad news, binge-watchers: Netflix Malaysia bill is up from September
Technology

Bad news, binge-watchers: Netflix Malaysia bill is up from September

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 — Netflix subscribers in Malaysia, take note! The popular video streaming service has officially rolled out yet another price hike across all its...

An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada
Science

An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory An Early Look at Fall Color in… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   July 27 September 6 NASA Earth Observa

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment
Health

Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment

The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.

Noonan set to join Forest from Shamrock Rovers
Sports

Noonan set to join Forest from Shamrock Rovers

Michael Noonan is set to depart Shamrock Rovers for Nottingham Forest in January on a free transfer.

Why Pierce Brosnan Apologized for This Controversial Ad Campaign: 'Please Accept My Heartfelt Apologies'
World

Why Pierce Brosnan Apologized for This Controversial Ad Campaign: 'Please Accept My Heartfelt Apologies'

The Bond star said he was misled about the product, later apologizing after learning the brand contained a carcinogenic ingredient.

Zoom wants to reintroduce itself, courtesy of SNL’s biggest stars
Business

Zoom wants to reintroduce itself, courtesy of SNL’s biggest stars

Kate McKinnon’s supervillain alter ego wants to destroy the productivity platform Zoom once and for all. Unfortunately, all of her minions need Zoom to do her bidding.  That’s the plot of Zoom’s latest ad, created in partnership with Colin Jost’s creative agency No Notes, which debuted on September 14. In the spot, McKinnon’s conniving character discovers all of the myriad uses for Zoom that make it so indispensable to her henchmen. The ad is the second installment of Zoom and No Notes’

Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin
Culture

Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin

Donald Trump Jr. apparently had one helluva wedding hookup ... because a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin reportedly bankrolled the lavish affair.

Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering
AI

Innovation Archives - Interesting Engineering

Get news on the latest new innovations in technology, health, Robotics, AI and more on Interesting Engineering.

New 27-hp electric tractor uses solar roof to extend its field range
Technology

New 27-hp electric tractor uses solar roof to extend its field range

GoSun and Moonrider have jointly developed the Moonrider 27, a solar-powered electric tractor for small farms and property owners.

Science

The pet trade puts reptiles and amphibians at risk: close legal gaps now

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02852-3Patchy legislation means that animals are routinely taken from their natural habitats and sold in other countries. Fresh national and international measures could help to stop this exploitation.

Health

More data, more answers? A 1.9 million-person health study shows why scale has limits

Finally, the researchers compared selected EHR-defined diseases with those in other large biobanks and examined medication use, cancer prevalence, and ...

Chiefs vs. Broncos SGP: 'Monday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI
Sports

Chiefs vs. Broncos SGP: 'Monday Night Football' same-game parlay picks, bets, props from SportsLine AI

SportsLine's Machine Learning Model AI reveals its 'Monday Night Football' SGP for Broncos vs. Chiefs

This Wild Stunt in 'The Expendables 3' Nearly Killed Jason Statham
World

This Wild Stunt in 'The Expendables 3' Nearly Killed Jason Statham

A brake failure sent Statham’s truck plunging into the Black Sea, where his diving experience may have helped save his life.

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated
Business

Kyle Larson surges to second in NASCAR postseason Chase heading to Bristol track he's dominated

MADISON, Ill. (AP) — Even as his winless drought stretched on for more than a year and Hendrick Motorsports’ Chevrolets lagged behind his competitors’ Toyotas, Kyle Larson never lost faith in his abilities or trust in his team.

Spencer Matthews admits he and Vogue Williams are 'lonely in disturbed bubble'
Culture

Spencer Matthews admits he and Vogue Williams are 'lonely in disturbed bubble'

Spencer Matthews and Vogue Williams welcomed their fourth child, baby Remy, but the reality TV star admits both he and his wife "feel a bit lonely" as he opened up on their "disturbed bubble"

AI

5 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The last day to apply for an exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 on Sept 18. Just 5 days left. Secure your spot on the Expo Hall floor and put your business in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders.

The Court of Owls Come to Roost in 'The Batman, Part II'
Technology

The Court of Owls Come to Roost in 'The Batman, Part II'

Plus, could Courteney Cox direct 'Scream 8?'

Making measles great again in Ohio | Science-Based Medicine
Science

Making measles great again in Ohio | Science-Based Medicine

Jonathan Howard was right. They really do want you—and your kids—infected, preferably with measles. That's why they want to hamstring public health officals.

Outrage as NHS Trust bans the word 'normal' in aid of anxious patients
Health

Outrage as NHS Trust bans the word 'normal' in aid of anxious patients

Woke health chiefs at Sussex Health & Care have banned the word 'normal' - amid concerns it makes patients feel alienated.

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 3, 2026: Computer likes Notre Dame, South Carolina
Sports

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 3, 2026: Computer likes Notre Dame, South Carolina

SportsLine's model has revealed its 2026 Week 3 college football picks for LSU vs. Ole Miss, SMU vs. Louisville and every other game

World

‘Silent Cold War’: Why calls to slow AI have sparked new US–China frontier

Anthropic CEO urges restricted China access to AI tech, sparking accusations of US technological dominance strategies.

Cutwater is becoming a $1 billion brand by doing the opposite of what everyone else in alcohol is doing
Business

Cutwater is becoming a $1 billion brand by doing the opposite of what everyone else in alcohol is doing

Cutwater, one of the fastest-growing brands in the spirits industry, is approaching a major milestone: $1 billion in annual sales. Revenue growth for the ready-to-drink canned cocktails, which come in two dozen different vodka, tequila, whiskey, gin, and rum concoctions, has hit triple digits—fast enough to make the brand one of the biggest growth engines for parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev. Cutwater has been scaling so quickly that in the second quarter of this year, the brand became

Emmerdale star elopes with girlfriend three months after being axed from soap
Culture

Emmerdale star elopes with girlfriend three months after being axed from soap

The 29-year-old actor, whose character Vinny Dingle was reportedly brutally axed from ITV soap Emmerdale three months ago, took to Instagram to share the happy news

AI

A Vinyl Bar in Shibuya is a startup offering fun music apps without any AI prompting

Former Spotify exec's company releases experimental "singles" that involves users in music making.

Video. Sweden faces ‘very messy’ politics after election, expert says
Technology

Video. Sweden faces ‘very messy’ politics after election, expert says

Video. Lars Trägårdh, Professor of History at Ersta Sköndal University College in Stockholm, said Sweden’s election-winning Social Democrats would have to rely on “a very unwieldy coalition”, warning that the country faces a “very messy” political situation.

What happens when driverless cars break the law?
Science

What happens when driverless cars break the law?

Police and states are figuring out how to punish driverless car companies like Waymo and Zoox when their cars break the law.

Health

EU says no easy way forward on stalled WHO pandemic agreement

EU official denounces ‘ideological’ approach as developing countries seek better access

Florida State fires AD Michael Alford: Are Mike Norvell's days numbered as FSU football coach?
Sports

Florida State fires AD Michael Alford: Are Mike Norvell's days numbered as FSU football coach?

The Seminoles have moved on from a leader who has been in Norvell's corner from the start

World

Why is Trump warning Zelenskyy not to hit Russian diesel refineries?

Trump blames Ukraine’s attacks for global diesel shortage, linking the crisis to Russia's war rather than US actions.

Trump’s mail ballot order gets blocked again by a federal judge. Here’s what comes next
Business

Trump’s mail ballot order gets blocked again by a federal judge. Here’s what comes next

A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration’s effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter.The nation’s highest court already is considering the administration’s appeal of an order by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani in Boston prohibiting the Postal Service from enforcing its

Watch: Le Sserafim performs 'Overwatch' song 'Made My Night' at BlizzCon - UPI.com
Culture

Watch: Le Sserafim performs 'Overwatch' song 'Made My Night' at BlizzCon - UPI.com

K-pop stars Le Sserafim performed an hour-long set at BlizzCon that included "Made My Night," their new song for the video game "Overwatch."

AI

Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work

Fathom said that it has over 400,000 monthly active users

Technology

Apple’s Handoff lets two iPhones share one number, but it won’t come cheap

T-Mobile will put your number on a second iPhone, but for the right price.

The AI Doom Debate
Science

The AI Doom Debate

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he thinks a swarm of AI agents could take over the internet in just six months, if left unchecked. Amodei joins many in the industry with warnings about the ever-advancing technology that could one day pose a threat to humanity. So, what's behind the AI doom recently

Revealed: The healthiest ways to cook chicken, according to experts
Health

Revealed: The healthiest ways to cook chicken, according to experts

Whether it's smoked on a BBQ, eaten on the bone from a KFC bucket or roasted with vegetables for a Sunday dinner, chicken is a staple in British diets.

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 3: LSU favored at Ole Miss, SMU-Louisville offers ACC intrigue
Sports

College football odds, lines, schedule for Week 3: LSU favored at Ole Miss, SMU-Louisville offers ACC intrigue

An early look at Week 3's top games and all betting lines involving nationally-ranked teams

UK Prime Minister’s office rejects possibility of referendums on countries leaving Britain
World

UK Prime Minister’s office rejects possibility of referendums on countries leaving Britain

According to the statement, the prime minister is committed to delivering change across all four nations of the United Kingdom and believes strongly in the union

Business

Stacking the odds: A blueprint for successfully scaling agentic AI

Many enterprises are scaling AI agents faster than they are redesigning the work underneath. A detailed blueprint supports the rollout and lays the groundwork for lasting value creation.

Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs
Culture

Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs

The band have officially announced the anticipated second wave of their hit reunion tour shows.

Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown
AI

Some in Silicon Valley are questioning the calls for an AI slowdown

The debate over the safety of artificial intelligence grew personal as key tech leaders said calls for government regulation were self-serving and misplaced.

Technology

SoftBank shares fell 13% as OpenAI, Anthropic urge caution

The drop was SoftBank’s biggest since late June and left the stock about 30% below its June peak.

Science

UK universities are on the brink — what is their greatest source of stress?

Nature, Published online: 14 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02608-zNature asked eight leaders in higher education what they thought about the state of UK institutions. Here’s how they answered.

Subtle sign of motor neurone disease that can hide in the mouth
Health

Subtle sign of motor neurone disease that can hide in the mouth

Dentists and GPs will now be trained to spot early and little-known signs of deadly motor neurone disease.

Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets by targeting Broncos vs. Chiefs on Monday Night Football

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Monday to get your bonus bets

World

How can the Islamic world challenge Western narratives about it?

University of Cambridge visiting fellow and author Ahmed Paul Keeler on his life, the West, modernity and Islam

Emmy Awards 2026 livestream: How and when to watch
Business

Emmy Awards 2026 livestream: How and when to watch

It’s hard to believe in the golden age of streaming, but television used to be looked down upon by movie stars. These days the boundaries between the art forms barely exist—just ask the cast of the hit Apple TV series The Studio. Tonight (Monday, September 14, 2025), the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is celebrating the small screen at the 78th Emmy Awards, which will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Here’s everything you need to know, including how to tune

Sadiq Khan responds to St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric live event partnership after religious outcry
Culture

Sadiq Khan responds to St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric live event partnership after religious outcry

Sadiq Khan has responded to a new partnership between St Paul's Cathedral and Fabric, with live music hosted there over the next four years.

AI

Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?

If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. The greatest risk isn't building a weak product — it's building a strong one that eventually becomes someone else's feature. You don’t want to miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before Sept 25 to save up to $200.

Scientists Identify The 'Doomsday' Seeds That Could Last The Longest
Technology

Scientists Identify The 'Doomsday' Seeds That Could Last The Longest

The world's 'doomsday' seed banks could be a way to replant our planet after disaster, but only if their contents survive the years.

CPython eases Rust requirements as assimilation continues
Science

CPython eases Rust requirements as assimilation continues

By making Rust opt-in, the Python builders hope to enjoy Rust bennies without the backlash that roiled the Linux kernel keepers

Health

Common Osteoporosis Drugs Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in 120,000-Person Study

This study was supported by the Health and Medical ... Scientists link immune system proteins to mental health conditions like schizophrenia and ...

Saints' Chris Olave explains why he wears a Guardian Cap, what it means for his family
Sports

Saints' Chris Olave explains why he wears a Guardian Cap, what it means for his family

After suffering four concussions in his first 39 games, Olave chose the protective helmet cover to 'live regular life after football'

World

China rejects AI ‘threat narratives’, urges global cooperation

China called for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.

When does iOS 27 come out? Date and time you can download the new iPhone operating system around the world
Business

When does iOS 27 come out? Date and time you can download the new iPhone operating system around the world

Today, Apple releases iOS 27, its new operating system for the iPhone. The software has been in beta testing since June, and early users have generally praised it for improved speed and stability. But the headline feature for iOS 27 is, of course, artificial intelligence. The operating system brings an all-new Siri AI chatbot to the iPhone. Siri is built on Google’s Gemini models, which greatly increases the intelligence and abilities of Apple’s historically derided personal digital assis

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt
Culture

This is what women in sport look like - Hunt

British sprinter Amy Hunt is among the female athletes to criticise the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.

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