World in a Pulse
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Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting, and more in photos of their own rooms — potentially helping turn saved inspiration into purchases.
Handheld scanner delivers lab-quality chemical composition maps using infrared light
Researchers have developed a compact, handheld mid-infrared imaging spectrometer that can produce high-resolution chemical maps of a sample without using stains or labels. With further development, the handheld device might provide a portable and easy-to-use way to map the molecular makeup of tissue
Plasma-electric method could turn CO2 into sustainable jet fuel
Yale researchers have combined plasma and electrocatalysis to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuels, alcohols, and other valuable chemicals.
Pharmacist warns 'little known' omeprazole side effect for users
People who have been taking the medication for a long time have been told about a potential 'lesser known' side effect
USMNT roster: Cavan Sullivan, Julian Hall named to youthful USA squad as embrace of young talent begins
The squad for the fall friendlies is almost evenly divided between players who competed at this summer's World Cup and uncapped players, the latter group boasting an average age of 19 years and six months
Four bodies found in Nepal tunnel as flood search continues
Rescuers in Nepal have recovered four bodies from a flooded hydropower tunnel in Chilime.
Trump calls EU proposal for Canada’s membership a ‘hostile act’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe. Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump suggested that allowing Canada to become an associate EU member could be a “hostile act” and threatened to respond to the proposed move by imposing more tariffs on the bloc. Trump conditioned his threat on the “intention” of
‘Tyson’ Trailer: Mike Tyson Chronicles His Journey From Dropout to Heavyweight Champion in Netflix Docuseries
A trailer has been released for “Tyson,” a four-part docuseries set to explore the life of Mike Tyson.
Base Labs launches an open-weight AI safety partnership with Hugging Face and Goodfire
Base Labs, the research group Baseten spun up earlier this year, will develop and publish methods for training and monitoring open models.
CVE-2026-93295 | MISP up to 2.5.46 Background Job Dispatch Config/core.php _parsePaths person/message os command injection
A vulnerability was found in MISP up to 2.5.46. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function ShellDispatcher::_parsePaths of the file Config/core.php of the component Background Job Dispatch. The manipulation of the argument person/message leads to os command injection. This vulne
How fast are you ageing? Ask AI
Nature, Published online: 17 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02913-7A new system will help scientists to refine large language models for longevity research and clarify ‘biological’ age.
'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital ward
The world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.
Mauricio Pochettino leans into youth for USMNT, but what could we learn from group after World Cup exit?
The post-World Cup era for the USMNT has begun, and it's with a youthful roster and plenty of questions
Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
Investigation finds no evidence of Russia's claims that Ukrainian attacks hit the nuclear power plant.
Nike is getting dropped from the S&P 100 after 18 years. Here’s its plan to come back
After an 18-year tenure, Nike will be removed from the S&P 100 later this month. But during a panel at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City this week, Phil McCartney, Nike’s chief innovation, design, and product officer, maintained that the company’s best days remain ahead. The secret sauce fueling this turnaround, he said, is a renewed focus on Nike’s engagement with athletes. What’s the rediscovered North Star for the company for the past 15 months?
Stranglehold - Official Redband Trailer
Check out the redband trailer for Stranglehold, an upcoming movie starring Ashley Benson, Jake Lacy, Justin Long, Ron Perlman, Chandler Duke, Elle King, David Arquette, Brian Posehn, and Chris Redd.Obsessed with the glamorous influencers she follows on social media and fed up with her life of barely
Even the king of England has his hesitations about AI
King Charles hosted a private summit Thursday with some of the most prominent names in AI and the U.K. government.
This Is the Moment For AI Acceleration Says Nagda
In the last few weeks AI Leaders have urged a slow down in the rapid advancement of AI, while President Trump rebuffs these concerns. Danish Nagda, Founder and CEO at Rezilient Health joins to discuss the future of AI as well as Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
NASA Unveils Enterprise, the First Space Shuttle
The rollout ceremony for NASA’s first space shuttle, OV-101, coincided with Constitution Day of the nation’s bicentennial on Sept.17, 1976. Although the orbiter was originally planned to be named Constitution, Star Trek fans successfully convinced President Gerald Ford to name it Enterprise after the series’ fictional starship. NASA Fifty years ago, on Sept. 17, 1976—Constitution Day of America’s bicentennial year—NASA unveiled its first space shuttle orbiter, OV-101, to the public.
Federal budget cuts may force some states to end meal delivery for Medicaid patients
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare costs, but federal budget cuts may lead some states to cancel it.
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Bills vs. Lions, Pitt vs. Syracuse, MLB and more
Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Thursday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Critics say Serbia's military ties with Israel are rising significantly.
New York Fashion Week recap: from Ralph Lauren to Eckhaus Latta, joyful dressing takes over for Spring 2027
Across the runways this New York Fashion Week, designers reimagined spring dressing by shaking up the season’s staples of florals and pastels, opting instead for more modern and irreverent trends.From legacy brands to emerging talents, designers including Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren and Eckhaus Latta brought joy back to dressing with sartorial twists on color, movement and contrasts that could easily transition off the Spring/Summer 2027 catwalks and into New York’s busy streets.While N
The Old & New Hollywood Guard Wielding AI’s Might
Variety takes a look at how 10 companies are taming the AI beast with specific use cases.
Apple could return to the server market with M8 Ultra hardware and Nvidia networking
According to a report in The Information, Apple is considering versions with either two or four M8 Ultra chips. It is also discussing whether to use Nvidia's...
Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan
Canadian prime minister says he welcomes “ambition” of European Commission president’s plan in speech in EU Parliament.
Scientists Found Tiny Ancient Arrowheads Where Humans Weren’t Supposed to Be
They weigh just grams—yet they show that modern humans reached Eurasia 35,000 years earlier than previously thought.
Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
An 18‑week referral‑to‑treatment target has been backed by England's former national cancer director.
Pro Football Hall of Fame cuts Super Bowl-winning coach and 24 others from selection committee, per report
The committee is being reduced from 50 members down to 28, leaving Dan Fouts and James Lofton as the only enshrinees remaining on the voting panel
Jerusalem Daily: Israelis protest outside ‘NAZA’ filmmaker’s home
Dozens of Israelis protested outside 'NAZA' filmmaker’s family home, chanting 'death to traitors'
A CEO tried a four-day week—but stopped after employees were secretly working Fridays
When Austin-based workforce management company Safeguard Global piloted a four-day workweek in 2023, the goal was to improve recruitment and retention. After initially looking like a success, however, the experiment ran into problems. Some employees often worked late to preserve Friday as an off day. Others used Friday to secretly catch up on work. And some who strictly adhered to a four-day schedule felt like they were falling behind. It was “not the culture we wanted to creat
‘Miami Vice ’85’: John Leguizamo To Play Villain In Universal Pic Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler
John Leguizamo is set to join Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler in 'Miami Vice '85'
Having issues with Microsoft Copilot? Here's what's going on
If Microsoft Copilot is down for you, you're not the only one. The AI assistant is experiencing service degradation.
We could soon be able to track changes in Australia's forests in near‑real time—using satellites
Forests and woodlands cover millions of hectares across Australia, from tropical rainforests and temperate eucalypt forests to the vast woodlands and shrublands of the arid interior. They store enormous amounts of carbon, support biodiversity, regulate water supplies and help buffer the impacts of c
Anduril unveils US Air Force's Fury fighter drone's new weapon lineup
Anduril's Fury uncrewed fighter has revealed new weapons configurations, including guided bombs and 70mm rocket pods.
New York launches tracker as measles cases hit 57
The New York State Department of Health launched an online dashboard on Tuesday to track a measles outbreak that has infected at least 57 people in the state so far in 2026.
It's been 20 years since Rutgers' incredible 11-2 season: Will Scarlet Knights ever recapture that magic?
Matching the magic of 2006 will take more than nostalgia as the Scarlet Knights navigate roster payroll gaps, a massive athletic deficit and a fierce new conference reality
US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
Businessman Adam Castillo had been detained by authorities for three months on breach of trust allegations.
How to figure out which advice is worth taking
If you are ambitious in your goals for work and want to continue improving your performance, then you’re going to get a lot of advice from people. If you try to follow all the advice you get, you’ll be a like a dog chasing its tail. There will be a lot of activity, but you’ll get no closer to the success you crave. That doesn’t mean you should ignore all the advice you’re given either. Instead, you have to figure out which advice you should heed and which you should ignore. Here are three thi
RTÉ boycotts Eurovision for second year in a row
In a statement, RTÉ said it feels Ireland's participation "cannot be justified given the appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".
2 days left to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Two days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
Snapchat is open to time limits for teens spending too much time on social media
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel says Snapchat is open to introducing a daily time limit for teens as pressure grows on social platforms to adopt stricter safeguards for younger users.
WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted House Republicans for leaving Washington until the midterm elections rather than working to ensure the safety of artificial intelligence.
Definium's new psychedelics data, and a reprieve for international scientists
International researchers got a reprieve in the courts this week. What does that mean for U.S. medical research? Find out on this week's episode of "The Readout LOUD" podcast.
Chicago Stars FC hire former USWNT coach Vlatko Andonovski for front office role amid rebuild
The former USWNT head coach joins a franchise in a rebuilding mode
Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.
Apartment hunting this fall? Don’t sign a lease before asking for this
Rent has fallen for the 37th consecutive month, as more landlords offer concessions for renters The average rent is trending down across the country. According to a new report, rent has continued to fall for just over three years as of August 2026. The data comes from Realtor.com’s Monthly Rent Report, which found that the national median asking rent dropped 0.9% year-over-year across the 50 largest metro areas for an average of $1,699. That brings the average asking rent down
Edie Falco To Star In Legal Drama Series 'Katie Greaves' At Fox
Fox has greenlighted Katie Greaves (working title), a character-driven legal drama starring four-time Emmy winner Edie Falco in the title role.
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This new Android skin copies iOS 27 so perfectly, it might even fool Apple
I bet it also has a Liquid Glass adjustment slider somewhere in the settings.
Take a risk or play it safe? Neuronal tug-of-war helps the brain decide
Nature, Published online: 17 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02911-9Using a video game involving bombs and treasure chests, researchers show how neural activity flickers between two regions of the frontal cortex when the brain weighs up a tricky decision.
Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA hiring delays, a new Bavarian Nordic CEO, and more
For all the talk of a hiring spree at the FDA after DOGE cuts last year, the reality is more complicated and filled with bureaucratic delays
Zay Flowers injury: Who will step up if Ravens star WR misses Week 2 matchup against Saints?
Flowers did not participate in Baltimore's first two practices this week
English FA calls for Infantino to release FIFA World Cup sell-off documents
Gianni Infantino's World Cup selloff plan has faced global backlash with English FA latest to seek document release.
OpenAI flags 6 more cases of concerning AI behavior
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial-intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances of what it called “misalignment,” including cases where AI models acted without authorization, coordinated with other models or evaded oversight. OpenAI’s latest announcement came as U.S. AI bosses, including the le
PHYSINT - Official Cast Reveal Video | Xbox TGS 2026 Broadcast
Xbox surprised us with one more thing at the end of their TGS Broadcast. A catchup with Hideo Kojima as he talks about the cast members for PHYSINT, the all new espionage action game from the mind of the man who started it all. PHYSINT is still a ways off but we now know the lead character will be p
Apple’s new M6 Mac mini with boosted RAM and storage is $30 off in rare pre-order sale
Preorder the M6 Mac mini with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD for a rare launch discount.
OpenAI reveals more instances of concerning AI model behaviors during testing - Engadget
OpenAI says it doesn’t believe the industry has solved its problems ‘to a sufficient degree to continue responsibly scaling at maximum speed for much longer.’
NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Launch to Space Station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches on May 15, 2026, carrying about 6,500 pounds of science, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station during the company’s 34th commercial resupply mission for NASA.Credit: NASA Media accreditation is open for the next cargo launch that will deliver NASA science investigations, supplies, and equipment to the International Space Station.
Chong Pang distributes N95 masks amid haze concerns, Shanmugam says 'let's look out for one another'
As Singapore continues to see hazy conditions, some groups are stepping up to offer support.400 N95 marks were distributed during a Meet-the-People session and house visits in Chong Pang on Wednesday (Sept 16) evening. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Senior Minister K Shanmugam noted that the "haze
The next Shohei Ohtani? Not so fast! Why we haven't seen more two-way stars in MLB
Ohtani was supposed to be a trailblazer. Instead, his unprecedented success has reinforced just how difficult what he's doing really is.
Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt grapples with a rare malaria outbreak tied to air travel, marking three deaths in recent months.
Every American city needs a music office
Cities are spending aggressively to compete for economic growth and cultural relevance. They build entertainment districts, recruit employers, subsidize major developments, and launch branding campaigns designed to attract people to them. While governments turn their eyes to more traditional economic sectors, like technology or manufacturing, they are overlooking a key place-based industry that can’t be outsourced: music. Municipalities are realizing that music is more than entertainment and
GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Fred Again, PinkPantheress and Travis Scott provide new music for the blockbuster - but not all fans are happy.