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AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites | Common Dreams
AI

AI Giants Probe 'Tens of Thousands' of Security Incidents—Some Involving Government Sites | Common Dreams

Security researchers investigate tens of thousands of artificial intelligence security incidents, fueling fresh calls for government action to rein in AI.

How to migrate passwords from Proton Pass to Apple Passwords | Koos Looijesteijn
Technology

How to migrate passwords from Proton Pass to Apple Passwords | Koos Looijesteijn

Apple Passwords is pretty good now and the migration from another password manager shouldn’t be a reason for sticking with it.

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney
Science

Why millions of large moths are descending in swarms on Sydney

The moths - some estimates put the number at 2billion - primarily travel at night and use the moon to navigate, so are very sensitive to light pollution.

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain
Health

Tiny bursts of pink noise may 'clean out' toxic waste from the brain

Researchers found that tiny bursts of pink noise during sleep could strengthen slow brain waves and trigger larger waves of cerebrospinal fluid.

Sports

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World

South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer

South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement.

Frank Ocean Reaches Another Longevity Milestone With No Sign Of New Music
Business

Frank Ocean Reaches Another Longevity Milestone With No Sign Of New Music

Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' reaches 300 weeks on the Billboard 200, just a month after 'Blonde' celebrated 500 frames on the ranking.

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Chelsea v Arsenal Women's Super League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Chelsea v Arsenal in the Women's Super League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been
AI

Meta’s VR Glasses Are What the Apple Vision Pro Should Have Been

Apple weighs what to do next with its headset.

Technology

Astronomers discover a radio galaxy with evidence of four separate jet outbursts

Astronomers have identified what may be the first example of a new class of radio galaxy, one whose central black hole appears to have launched powerful jets on four separate occasions. High-resolution observations with the upgraded Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT), combined with data from Mee

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet
Science

The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet

Climate groups are latching onto the data center opposition movement, but it remains to be seen if they can get people to care about the facilities’ impact on the atmosphere.

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers
Health

DR MAX: I've seen the terrible toll of ketamine on teenagers

It was on one of my first shifts covering child and adolescent mental health in A&E as a junior doctor, more than 15 years ago, when I was asked to see a girl of 14 who had been brought in by ambulance

Eagles vs. Bears predictions, odds, time: Week 3 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model
Sports

Eagles vs. Bears predictions, odds, time: Week 3 'Monday Night Football' picks from proven model

The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Bears picks for NFL Week 3 on Monday, Sept. 28 at Soldier Field in Chicago

World

One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missing

A month after floods tore through Nepal, 5,285 people remain missing and more than 1,100 are still in holding centres.

Kendrick Lamar And Jhené Aiko Score This Week’s Only Debut On Billboard’s Longest Chart
Business

Kendrick Lamar And Jhené Aiko Score This Week’s Only Debut On Billboard’s Longest Chart

Jhené Aiko’s “So Good” with Kendrick Lamar is the only debut on the Billboard Global 200 this week, opening at No. 89.

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial
Culture

I'm A Celebrity 'thrown into chaos' after disgruntled crew member blocks trial

The spin-off was hit with more drama.

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe
AI

OpenAI, Anthropic CEOs called to appear at Australian AI probe

SYDNEY, Sept 27 (Reuters) - The CEOs of OpenAI and Anthropic have been called to appear at an Australian Senate inquiry on AI, the head of the probe said on Sunday, days after the revelation that a rogue OpenAI bot had hacked the country's health-system database.

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war
Technology

How the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump’s culture war

In November 2021, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History opened an exhibit called “The Electric Dr. Franklin,” describing “Benjamin Franklin’s pioneering contributions to electrical science.” The exhibit explained that, prior to becoming an abolitionist, he had enslaved people in his household. “Benjamin Franklin’s remarkable scientific accomplishments were, in part, enabled by slavery,” it declared. The exhibit speculated that Franklin may have used enslaved people in his electrical research.

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips
Science

New material could supercharge encryption in next-generation microchips

These materials are called autferroics and can speed up physical, true random number generators (TRNG) thousands of times while keeping signal clarity at full strength.

Health

Nursing Homes Have Become Last-Resort Housing - TIME

... medical conditions. Many of the older adults feared being in a more restrictive environment if they went to a nursing home, and nurses and social ...

LSU LB Whit Weeks out to undergo surgery for fractured leg amid rash of injuries to Tigers players
Sports

LSU LB Whit Weeks out to undergo surgery for fractured leg amid rash of injuries to Tigers players

The team captain and defensive signal-caller is expected to return this season as Dahvon Keys steps into the lineup for the Tigers

Trump says US to hold more talks with Iran next week
World

Trump says US to hold more talks with Iran next week

They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make. It is what we would have maybe agreed to a year ago, Trump said

Beyoncé Blocked From A New No. 1 By One Of The Top Female Rappers Of All Time
Business

Beyoncé Blocked From A New No. 1 By One Of The Top Female Rappers Of All Time

Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew (Donk)” rises to No. 2 on the Rhythmic Airplay chart, leaving the superstar one spot from a thirteenth No. 1.

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid
Culture

'Liar Liar' Child Star Justin Cooper Says Prisoners Sent Him Fan Mail As A Kid

"Liar Liar" actor Justin Cooper is opening up how his mom looked out for him as a child star ... even protecting the "Little Rascals" actor from letters sent from prisoners.

AI

Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment

"AI is the devil and I its maker."

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru
Technology

Thermaltake expands fan lineup with Swafan Unify ARGB Sync series - KitGuru

Thermaltake has expanded its cooling lineup with the Swafan 240 Unify ARGB Sync and Swafan 360 Unify

New 20 MW Bronx battery site will deliver peak power to 20,000 homes
Science

New 20 MW Bronx battery site will deliver peak power to 20,000 homes

A new 20 MW battery storage system by NineDot in Hunts Point aims to support the grid during extreme heat waves.

People Who Eat This Fruit Once a Week May Have a Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Health

People Who Eat This Fruit Once a Week May Have a Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Yes, this fruit is high in fat, but dietitians say that doesn’t mean you should avoid it.

2026 Week 3 NFL odds, lines, schedule, start times: Picks, predictions for Ravens-Cowboys, every other game
Sports

2026 Week 3 NFL odds, lines, schedule, start times: Picks, predictions for Ravens-Cowboys, every other game

Week 3 features an international Cowboys-Ravens showdown and two primetime games carrying major quarterback storylines

World

Giant pandas arrive in Atlanta as part of 10-year US-China agreement

The two pandas, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang, arrived from southwestern China.

Here’s The 2026 MLB Wild Card Broadcast Schedule On NBC And Peacock
Business

Here’s The 2026 MLB Wild Card Broadcast Schedule On NBC And Peacock

MLB and NBC have released the 2026 Wild Card series broadcast schedule. Here's the details

Chris Rock Says Infidelity and Struggling to ‘Make It’ Aren’t Just Hollywood Problems: ‘If You Got No Love, You’re Broke as F—k’
Culture

Chris Rock Says Infidelity and Struggling to ‘Make It’ Aren’t Just Hollywood Problems: ‘If You Got No Love, You’re Broke as F—k’

Chris Rock's latest film 'Misty Green' centers on an actress trying to make a Hollywood comeback.

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation
AI

Bill Gates joins calls for AI safeguards, including legislation

WASHINGTON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - AI requires safeguards that go beyond self-regulation, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said in an interview that aired on Sunday, calling for legislation to be passed in Congress.

Technology

Waste bulrush transformed into copper-enhanced material for dye removal from wastewater

Industrial activities such as textile manufacturing, paper production, leather processing and food processing can generate wastewater containing synthetic dyes. Because many synthetic dyes are chemically stable, difficult to biodegrade and environmentally persistent, their release into waterways can

AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don't Have Feelings
Science

AI Bros Are Having a Meltdown Because the Associated Press Stylebook Clarifies That AIs Don't Have Feelings

The Associated Press Stylebook posted a reminder not to anthropomorphize AIs because they can't think, trigger a meltdown among AI bros.

Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’ - National | Globalnews.ca
Health

Pope Francis says medically-assisted dying is ‘false compassion’ - National | Globalnews.ca

The issue roiled French politics for years before resulting recently in legislation allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication.

France coach Zidane to ring changes for clash against Belgium
Sports

France coach Zidane to ring changes for clash against Belgium

BRUSSELS, Sept 27 - France coach Zinedine Zidane has promised changes to his side for Monday's Nations League match away to Belgium after losing captain Kylian Mbappe to injury. Read more at straitstimes.com.

World

‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’.

There Is No Virtue In Affordable Failure: Design The Air Force To Win
Business

There Is No Virtue In Affordable Failure: Design The Air Force To Win

The Air Force should prioritize sufficient combat-effective capacity over affordable mass in its future force design. There is no virtue in affordable failure.

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)
Culture

The Simple Habit That Could Make You More Disciplined (and How to Do It)

Doing things you’d rather avoid can help train persistence, especially when the effort is tied to a goal you actually care about.

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key
AI

I turned my Android phone's annoying AI button into its most powerful shortcut key

I expected my phone's AI button to go unused — until I realized just how much control I actually had over it.

Virat Kohli Has Most ODI Centuries Against These Teams: Full List After West Indies Ton
Technology

Virat Kohli Has Most ODI Centuries Against These Teams: Full List After West Indies Ton

Virat Kohli scored his 10th ODI century against West Indies during his unbeaten 139 in Thiruvananthapuram. He now has 10 ODI hundreds against both West Indies and Sri Lanka, joining Sachin Tendulkar in an elite record.

El Niño has become more intense over the last 40 years than the previous 1,000
Science

El Niño has become more intense over the last 40 years than the previous 1,000

"If this trend continues into the future, 'super El Niños,' like the one developing right now, might become much more common..."

FDA Announces New Nationwide Blood Pressure Medication Recall
Health

FDA Announces New Nationwide Blood Pressure Medication Recall

Here’s everything you need to know.

Sports

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Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable
World

Poilievre urges tax cuts to make diesel fuel more affordable

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pitching a plan to cut federal taxes on diesel fuel and help ensure Canada has affordable supplies of the fuel in the future.

The Race Car Is Just The Start Of Richard Freeman’s NHRA Plan
Business

The Race Car Is Just The Start Of Richard Freeman’s NHRA Plan

Elite Motorsports has become an NHRA powerhouse. Now Richard Freeman is betting that the future of the team depends as much on business as what happens on track.

North West Attends Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights
Culture

North West Attends Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights

North West is officially kicking off spooky season in style ... by bringing her bold grunge look to Universal Studios' iconic Halloween Horror Nights.

Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing
AI

Google Rewrites Critical C Dependencies to Rust Using AI and Differential Fuzzing

Google's security team developed a method to replace legacy C code in the giflib image-processing library with Rust, targeting inherent memory vulnerabilities. They utilised an automated migration process, ensuring compatibility and zero-day vulnerability mitigation. The project successfully maintai

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget
Technology

Why letting Claude clean your TV's bloatware isn't the best idea - Engadget

Don't let an AI bot potentially crash your TV.

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop
Science

APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 27 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. BeforeAfter Andromeda Before and After Photoshop Explanation: What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like?

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too
Health

Eating More Protein During Perimenopause? Dietitians Say Don’t Forget This, Too

Should you protein-maxx or fiber-maxx once you reach this life stage?

Cardinals vs. 49ers predictions, NFL picks: Get a $55 bonus by using the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55
Sports

Cardinals vs. 49ers predictions, NFL picks: Get a $55 bonus by using the latest Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55

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Two dead in tourist bus crash on the way to Germany’s Oktoberfest
World

Two dead in tourist bus crash on the way to Germany’s Oktoberfest

Images from the crash site showed the vehicle lying on its side in a wooded area with rescue crews nearby

Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Skins, Plus A Release Date
Business

Here Are All Fortnite’s ‘Five Nights At Freddy’s’ Skins, Plus A Release Date

After years of requests, Five Nights at Freddy's is coming to Fortnite for its Fortnitemares event. Here are all the skins and its release date.

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say
Culture

No, Xbox isn't actually paying $400 million for Hideo Kojima's Physint, reports say

Xbox is reportedly paying far less than the $400 million Kojima quoted Sony for Physint, after Sony dropped it over cost and delays.

Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grows
AI

Data centre IPO hopefuls brave tougher market as investor scrutiny grows

DayOne's IPO intentions follow two setbacks for data centre operators last week: the delay of SB Energy's expected IPO and news of a dispute centering on Oracle and Blue Owl

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers
Technology

Make It Loud With These Tested Party Speakers

These speakers combine serious volume, big bass, portability, and the occasional karaoke session to bring the party anywhere.

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs
Science

Workers Are Spending An Astonishing Amount of Their Own Money On AI for Their Jobs

Workers in the UK are spending over $1 billion a year on generative AI for their jobs, to predictably shallow ends.

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting
Health

Inside Britain's organ donation crisis: Hundreds dying while waiting

In 2019 Prime Minister Theresa May announced a radical law change that meant everyone in the country would - overnight - become an organ donor, unless they chose to opt out

Sports

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World

Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme

US ambassador says Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by Washington.

Bill Gates Says AI Safety Concerns Are ‘Not A Hoax,’ Contradicting Trump
Business

Bill Gates Says AI Safety Concerns Are ‘Not A Hoax,’ Contradicting Trump

In a “Meet the Press” interview that aired on Sunday, the billionaire Microsoft co-founder said he hoped to meet with Trump about AI regulation.

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011
Culture

Minecraft is finally getting a new dimension, its first since 2011

Mojang has announced The Sift, Minecraft's first new dimension in more than 14 years.

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