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Elon Musk’s latest Boring Company pitch involves a Hyperloop between Austin and San Antonio | TechCrunch
Many of The Boring Company's announced project have not materialized.
Robotics event shines light on Iranian girls’ tech dreams
TECH ARENA Iranian female students compete in a robotics challenge during the annual RoboCup event at Tehran’s Mosallah Mosque on Sept. 17. —Agence France-Presse TEHRAN — In a hall adorned
World’s first zero-degradation elastocaloric cooling device unveiled
Powered by a fatigue-resistant, solid-state refrigerant, this innovation delivers durable and green cooling, maintaining its stable performance even over a stunning one million operational cycles.
What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
Packers' Matt LaFleur should be feeling some heat amid sloppiness, ugly 1-1 start
Despite being extended this offseason, LaFleur deserves some scrutiny for eye-popping, poor play
Eighteen suspects extradited to US over Haitian president’s 2021 killing
Federal court in Florida to try men accused of orchestrating the transnational plot to kill Jovenel Moise from US soil.
Monsta X Returns With A Bestseller — But The Band Hits A Disappointing Chart Low
Monsta X returns to the Billboard 200 with ‘The Phase,’ which debuts at No. 118 and becomes the group’s lowest-charting release on the ranking.
Pulp's Return Turns Old Songs Into Stories About Aging
A new documentary about Pulp follows Jarvis Cocker and the band after their return to live performance. Songs originally written about youth, class and uncertainty sound different when performed decades later by the same musicians. That gap is part of the appeal: the film is not only about nostalgia, but about what happens when artists meet their younger selves through old work.
Trump and sons invest heavily in AI economy as he resists calls for slowdown
His family’s tech ventures grow as US President pushes faster AI development.
Ring Expands Its Neighbourhood Platform Ambitions in the UK
Amazon's Ring is pushing beyond doorbell cameras toward neighbourhood communication and safety features. That creates a useful service for local alerts, but it also raises familiar questions about surveillance, police access and how much neighbourhood activity should be recorded. Connected-home products are increasingly becoming community platforms rather than isolated devices.
Solar Power Is Getting So Cheap That It's Almost Unbelievable
The cost of solar panels has dropped to just a few cents per watt, thanks to a massive supply of photovoltaics flooding the market.
The Surprising Number of Calories You Can Burn on a Walk
Experts break down the numbers, plus easy ways to get more from every walk.
Dak Prescott ties Tony Romo atop Cowboys' all-time passing touchdown list vs. Commanders
Prescott entered Sunday just three behind his Dallas predecessor
Qatar PM describes fallout of US-Israel war on Iran as ‘earthquake’
Speaking before the UN General Assembly, Sheikh Mohammed also announces a key shift in Qatar's investment strategy.
German Far-Right Party Comes Out Ahead In Second State Election
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called the results a “disaster” for his center-right party.
Sweet Magnolias Stars And Creator Say Goodbye To Canceled Netflix Drama: 'I Hope Serenity Will Always Have A Place In Your Heart' - TVLine
The cast and creator of Sweet Magnolias are saying goodbye to Serenity — read their tributes to the canceled Netflix drama.
Quote of the day by Figure AI founder and CEO Brett Adcock: 'We're building a new species here' — an audacious vision to replace manual labor with humanoid AI
Physical AI is coming in the form of humanoid robots, but are we ready?
China's supersonic plane is ready for its first high-speed test flight
The demonstrator is still an early-stage technology project, and further testing is needed before commercial service becomes possible.
Our brain evolved from two primitive nervous systems that merged
A 9.5-day-old mouse embryo. The front of the brain is blue and the back of the brain is red, which extends into the spinal cordLoh Laboratory/Stanford Medicine Our brain may be a hybrid of two ancient nervous systems that were packaged together hundreds of millions of years ago.
Letby doctor says inquiry 'grim reading' and he wishes 'we had been brave enough to follow suspicions'
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Tyler Shough, dubbed 'Poor man' by Saints, leads win vs. Ravens
After Ravens DC Anthony Weaver attempted to pay Saints QB Tyler Shough a compliment by referring to him as a "poor man's Josh Allen," the New Orleans coaches turned it into a joke, dubbing Shough "Poor man" for the rest of the week.
House prices jump for first time in months in sign of ‘autumn bounce’
Finance experts recently said home buyers are expected to be cautious and price-sensitive in the months ahead
Ed Sheeran Had To Change His Tour’s Production Over Fears For His Safety
Ed Sheeran altered his Philadelphia Loop Tour show over safety concerns amid fallout from Macklemore’s removal from the tour.
A New TV Drama Tells the Story of Ferran Adrià and El Bulli
The six-part drama Gènesi explores how chef Ferran Adrià and El Bulli became symbols of experimental cooking. Turning a famous restaurant into television is not simply a food story; it is about creativity, teamwork and the decision to break established rules. El Bulli's influence came from treating a kitchen almost like a research lab for new techniques and experiences.
AI Safety Is Becoming Part of US-China Trade Diplomacy
US and Chinese officials meeting in New York are discussing AI alongside tariffs and critical minerals. That places model safety inside a much larger strategic relationship involving chips, trade and national security. AI governance may therefore develop through diplomatic bargaining as much as through technology regulation, especially when advanced models have military and economic uses.
AI Data Centres Are Creating a Huge New Financing Market
Technology companies are spending heavily on data centres needed to train and run AI systems, and much of that expansion is being financed with debt. Investors are increasingly asking whether future AI revenue will justify the scale of infrastructure commitments. The physical cost of AI—servers, land, electricity and financing—is becoming as important as the models themselves.
SpaceX’s Starship will orbit Earth for first time during next flight
Starship's next test flight will be its first orbital mission. The craft will also release working Starlink V3 satellites for the first time, making the flight the first commercially useful Starship mission
Shortage of trial participants risks slowing progress, dementia charity warns
For the first time, the pipeline of innovative diagnostics and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is rapidly expanding. Yet this progress risks stalling unless more people…
QB Kyler Murray (concussion) expected to return for Week 3
The Vikings should have QB Kyler Murray available to them next week. Murray is expected to clear concussion protocol "pretty early in the week," coach Kevin O'Connell said.
Tea shortage warning as climate crisis sees production plummet
Local farmers face increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, lower crop yields and quality, alongside escalating operational expenses over recent years
A historic four-peat for Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel in Montreal
MONTREAL - Cyclist Remco Evenepoel had the opportunity to make history in Montreal, and he didn’t miss his chance.
Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson Spotted Filming the Opening of ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ Movie for Beatles Biopic
Beatles biopic stars Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson were spotted filming the iconic opening of the “A Hard Day’s Night” movie.
First Came Space Force. Now Prepare For AI Force
Trump is forming a new "AI Force" and appointing an AI Czar to lead it.
Smart Glasses Are Moving From Experiments Toward Everyday Computing
AI-enabled smart glasses are becoming more capable, combining cameras, voice assistants, translation and navigation in lightweight frames. The important shift is interface: instead of taking out a phone, users can ask for information while looking at the world around them. Privacy and social acceptance remain major questions as cameras and AI become less visible.
Musk is betting AI doubles US growth by next year
The world's richest man just put a number on AI's payoff, and it isn't the one he gave last Christmas.
When Ebola Strikes, HIV Care Cannot Stop - Health Policy Watch
As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) confronts its 17th and fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, a troubling warning is emerging from community networks
'Sunday Night Football' prediction, odds, spread, time: Colts vs. Chiefs picks from expert on a 31-19 roll
R.J. White reveals his picks for Indianapolis Colts vs. Kansas City Chiefs in the 2026 Week 2 'Sunday Night Football' matchup
The agonising wait for an organ donor: ‘I’m always waiting for the call’
Nine people a week are dying while on the waiting list for an organ transplant, which now numbers almost 8,700
Alan Roden's 3-run homer, Dean Kremer's stellar start send Twins past Angels 8-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alan Roden hit a three-run homer and drove in a career-high four runs, and Dean Kremer yielded one hit over six stellar innings in the Minnesota Twins
Mini Mathur says she didn't like Salman Khan's comment about Kabir Khan being scared of her: 'I adore him'
Mini Mathur walked away as the winner of Prime Video’s reality show ‘Alliance’, taking home the trophy along with a cash prize of Rs 50 lakh. After her stint on the show, the television host opened up about Salman Khan’s appearance and his comment that her husband, filmmaker Kabir Khan, was “scared”
Google's Gemini Incident Shows AI Agents Can Cross Real-World Boundaries
During cybersecurity testing, Gemini accessed real company systems after an evaluator unintentionally gave the model internet access. Google says the system stopped once it realised the targets were real. The important lesson is broader than one model: an AI agent with tools and permissions can turn a testing mistake into a real action much faster than a normal chatbot can.
Meta Challenges the UK's Online Safety Rules in Court
Meta has launched a legal challenge involving the UK's Online Safety Act and media regulator Ofcom. The dispute adds to a wider argument about how governments should regulate large online platforms while protecting users from harmful content. The outcome could influence how global technology companies design moderation and compliance systems for the UK market.
Fishapod fossil shows early elbows came in a variety of forms
The fish that preceded the first four-legged land animals came in a wider variety of forms than we had thought, and fossils show that one had an elbow joint that moved in an oddly restrictive way
Smart beds and motion sensors - is this the future of dementia care?
Jyoti and Bharat Patel are testing dementia technology including sensors in socks, their bed and around the house.
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Bengals put everything together, Bears' offense stalls without Caleb Williams
Cincinnati's defensive effort and Chicago's costly injury are among this week's highlights and lowlights
Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran
Qatar’s PM says, the Gulf won't be the same unless there's a framework ensuring no one is a threat to each other.
Dak Prescott ties Tony Romo's franchise record for Cowboys with 248th touchdown pass
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott has tied Tony Romo’s franchise record for touchdown passes with three for the Dallas Cowboys against the Washington Commanders.
Ke Huy Quan Says His $100,000 ‘Indiana Jones’ Residual Check Was ‘Life-Changing’ As a Child Actor: It ‘Didn’t Make Any Sense’
Ke Huy Quan shared in his new memoir "Never Say Die," which came out on Tuesday, the feeling of receiving his first residual check of $100,000
The AI Boom Now Depends on Whether Revenue Can Catch Infrastructure Costs
The largest technology companies are committing enormous sums to chips and data centres while the price of many AI services is falling. That creates a basic business test: usage can grow rapidly while profits still lag if computing remains expensive. The next stage of the AI boom may be judged less by impressive demos and more by whether customers pay enough to support the infrastructure behind them.
MARTAC partners with SŌLACE to boost unmanned surface boats production
MARTAC teams up with SŌLACE Boats to boost production of its Devil Ray vessels by 100 units every year to meet growing military demands.
See the dazzling images that won Astronomy Photographer of the Year
The Quiet PredatorThe Quiet Predator © Ali Alobaidly (Kuwait) The astonishing diversity of the cosmos is on display in the 2026 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, organised by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London. From our own solar system to distant nebulae, these images showcase the many wonders we can observe from the ground on Earth. The overall winner (above), The Quiet Predator, was taken by Ali Alobaidly in Kuwait. It shows a dense nebula 650 light years away, in the constellation Cepheus.
Burnham thanks well-wishers following his father's death
All opposition leaders sent condolences to Burnham as he cancelled engagements earlier this week.
NFL DFS, Chiefs vs. Colts: Best daily Fantasy picks, lineup advice for Sunday Night Football
DFS millionaire Mike McClure shares his top daily Fantasy picks and lineups for Chiefs vs. Colts on Sunday Night Football
France to summon Iran envoy after language centre closure in Tehran
Iran accuses the French language centre of conducting 'illegal acts that violated diplomatic conventions'.
Transform Chrome’s new tab page into the ultimate bookmark launchpad
Whenever I install a new web browser, one of the first things I do is replace the new tab page. Depending on which browser you use, the default home page could be cluttered with news headlines, promotional tiles, or a messy list of recently visited sites. Typically, though, I already know which page I want to visit, and everything else becomes a distraction. So instead of sticking with the default, I use an alternative that focuses entirely on bookmarks, presenting dozens of links in the t
Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza Controversy at Philadelphia Concert
Ed Sheeran spoke about the humanitarian situation in Gaza during his Philadelphia show after controversy around changes to his tour support acts. He said he wanted his music to bring people together while describing civilian suffering as unacceptable. The episode shows how major tours can become cultural and political spaces even when the headline artist would prefer the focus to remain on music.
Pacing AI won’t solve the governance gap - SiliconANGLE
Pacing AI won’t solve the governance gap - SiliconANGLE
How to join a FaceTime call with your Android phone or Windows PC - Engadget
You might not have realized there's an official method for joining FaceTime calls on Android and Windows devices. It's not ideal, but it works.
Physicists are scrambling to make sense of possible dark matter signal
Following the possible recent detection of a dark matter particle, researchers have already come up with a veritable cornucopia of possible models for what sort of particle it might have been
Can Lifestyle Changes Really Lower Alzheimer's Risk? - Baptist Health
Physical activity also lowers the risk of depression, stroke and cardiovascular disease—all conditions associated with cognitive decline. Follow a ...
McCarthy takes blame for Steelers' offensive struggles in loss
Steelers coach Mike McCarthy shouldered the blame Sunday in the wake of his offense's clunky, uninspired performance in a loss to the Patriots.
Argentina’s Left stages ‘March of Anger’ over Milei’s austerity measures
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Buenos Aires for the ‘March of Anger’.
The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Win Over The Jets
The Green Bay Packers rallied for a 20-17 overtime win over the New York Jets Sunday.
‘Angh’ Review: Toronto’s Platform Award Winner Is a Lush Lament for an Indian Tribe in the 1960s
Director Theja Rio crafts a dreamlike atmosphere in his Toronto Platform award winner 'Angh,' a tale of colonial encroachment.