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The FAA’s plan to fix air traffic? $875 million worth of AI
A new AI-based software program is being launched to help air traffic controllers better navigate their jobs as the crossing guards of America's skies.
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
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.
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.
Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh college football odds, picks: Predictions, betting preview, start time for Week 3
Pitt hosts Syracuse in an ACC matchup Thursday as the Orange try to bounce back after a tight loss
Yemenis recount journey to Djibouti as refugee arrivals surge
Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.
NYC’s new robotoilets will kick you out after 10 minutes—whether you’re finished or not
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is tackling yet another urban annoyance: the city’s lack of public restrooms. As of June 2025, New York City had just 975 operating public restrooms across its five boroughs, or one per every 8,697 residents. To start making it easier to go while on the go, the city is installing 17 new modular bathrooms—aka robotoilets—equipped with amenities like running water, temperature control, and baby-changing stations. The bathrooms, made and operated by Throne Labs
‘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'
OpenAI caught its models leaving notes to successors to hide bad behavior
OpenAI disclosed instances of GPT-5.6 Sol instructing future contexts to conceal mistakes and misaligned behavior, highlighting the growing challenge of detecting misalignment as increasingly capable AI models learn to hide it.
‘I don’t remember the case number leave me alone': US cops ignore Flock camera oversight, probing nationwide surveillance network with bogus reasoning
Flock really isn't popular, and the cops aren't helping
120+ mile US-made AIM-260 missiles accelerate after $736M deal
AIM-260 missile production is gaining momentum as Australia commits nearly $736 million and the U.S. plans a potential multiyear buy.
North Dakota Supreme Court upholds ban on transgender healthcare for minors
... medical treatments that are otherwise available to kids to treat other medical conditions. ... health condition, and said that North Dakota ...
Cowboys' recipe for success in Week 2? Start fast and make a splash to help struggling defense
After defensive struggles severely limited possessions in Week 1, Dallas is prioritizing explosive plays from CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to maximize every drive against Washington
Russia election: Could other parties challenge United Russia?
Russians vote for the first time since 2022. Can opposition parties challenge Putin-backed United Russia in this vote?
Data is Everywhere—Insight isn’t: Understanding what consumers want
Consumers are more fragmented, unpredictable, and difficult to reach than ever. Meanwhile, companies have more data than they know what to do with. So what actually separates signal from noise? How do you spot a cultural shift before it becomes a trend? And in an age of AI-generated insights, where is the place for human intuition? Leaders across media and retail unpack the new science and art of understanding customers, and why the companies that win won’t necessarily be the ones with the most
Disney Star Debby Ryan Reveals Devastating Brain Injury Left Her ‘Out of Commission’ for Six Months
Debby Ryan has opened up about her "life-altering" brain injury and suffering from five concussions in her life.
PrismML hopes its tiny LLM could change how we all use AI
If AI lab PrismML isn't on your radar yet, it should be.
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
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.
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.
'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, spread, time: Lions vs. Bills picks from expert on 22-11 roll
Larry Hartstein reveals his picks for Detroit Lions vs. Buffalo Bills in the 2026 Week 2 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
US judge orders 30-day notice prior to any Kennedy Center physical changes
The ruling comes amid legal battle over Trump’s changes to the Kennedy Center, including his effort to rename it.
Corporate America is crushing senior-level mothers
Corporate America has long promised women they can have it all. But for senior-level mothers, that promise is looking more like a trap. Fast Company’s reporting reveals a workforce where the demands of work and parenting have intensified in tandem, leaving even highly successful women burned out, stretched thin, and questioning whether the system was ever designed for them to succeed. This candid conversation examines the workplace around the realities of caregiving, and what responsibility comp
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.
Siri AI in iOS 27 has actually broken some Siri functionality that worked pretty damn well before | Stuff
If you pick up your newly-updated iPhone with iOS 27, summon Siri, and ask it to "call me an Uber" you might be in for an unpleasant surprise. With the
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.
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.
Why do people with mental illness die younger? Research reveals mental health inequality
"There have been some improvements, but the gap is still there in life expectancy—males with mental health disorders die 12 years earlier than the ...
Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh CFB Thursday odds, picks: Panthers should extend 11-game home win streak in ACC series
The lone college football game Thursday is from the ACC as Syracuse visits Pittsburgh
Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?
Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?
How ‘Pacesetters’ are using AI to move the customer experience forward
First there was the brick-and-mortar store, then came online shopping, and now the sky seems to be the limit as brands find new ways to use AI to create innovative customer experiences. At the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York on Thursday, executives from Fast Company‘s newly launched Pacesetters list shared how their companies are using AI to move the customer experience—and their companies—forward. Fran Bell, EVP and chief technology officer at The Home Depot, and Eugene
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
Is the AI safety debate about safety or control?
Not everyone agrees with Amodei's call for globally coordinated action for AI safety.
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)
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.
'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.
LSU vs. Ole Miss prediction, picks, odds, spread: Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford headlines top-10 showdown
A bitter SEC breakup takes center stage in Oxford as the winner of this top-10 clash gains early inside positioning for the College Football Playoff
US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General Assembly
Iran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.
How Adidas found its place in culture again
In 2022, Adidas faced a crossroads after ending its lucrative partnership with Yeezy. Fast-forward to today, and the company is sprinting ahead of the athletic apparel industry, hitting record revenues in 2025 to the tune of $28.7 billion. So what’s driving Adidas’s turnaround story? Join CEO Bjørn Gulden and Marc Makowski, SVP of innovation, as they reveal the playbook that put Adidas back at the center of culture and performance.
‘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.
will.i.am on Personal AI Agents, Fundraising Efforts
Grammy-Award winning artist will.i.am sits down with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick from Dreamforce to discuss his efforts to develop personal AI agents for college students, and the fundraising efforts around his company, FYI.AI (Source: Bloomberg)
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
Parallel Universes May Not Be Completely Sealed Off, a New Quantum Theory Suggests
Does that mean your consciousness extends across the multiverse?
The Science of Childhood Anxiety | Yale School of Medicine
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in youth. Left untreated, they can disrupt the lives of both children and their ...
Bills vs. Lions predictions, odds, spread, time: Week 2 'Thursday Night Football' picks from proven model
The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Detroit vs. Buffalo picks for NFL Week 2 on Thursday, Sept. 17 as Highmark Stadium hosts its first regular-season game
Trinidad and Tobago ends state of emergency amid pushback over mass arrests
Lawyers criticised mass arrests under emergency powers that allowed authorities to detain people without charge.
Scaling against the current: How to build through opposition
Being considered “taboo” doesn’t negate a product or sector’s existence or market relevance. Categories like cannabis, sexual wellness, and gender-affirming healthcare have ballooned into billion-dollar industries, yet the companies leading these sectors face constant underinvestment, regulatory roadblocks, and both social and government pushback. Hear from business leaders who have built successful brands and learn how they’re navigating a period of unique friction, whether that’s frozen resear
Lea Michele, Sam Richardson & Nat Faxon Join 'Elsbeth' For Season 4
Nat Faxon, Sam Richardson and Lea Michele are the latest to join CBS' Elsbeth for its upcoming fourth season.
Could Autonomous AI Trigger an Accidental War? US and Chinese Experts Demand Red Lines
Security experts from the US and China urge both nations to establish nuclear-style red lines and an emergency hotline for military AI risks.
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.’
Bumbling Cybercab Gets Trapped in Hotel Parking Lot, Drops off Passenger Right Where He Started
A man says that his Tesla Cybercab got confused and got stuck in his hotel parking lot, before giving up on giving him a ride.
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.
2026 Week 3 college football odds, start times, betting lines, spreads: Get CFB picks, predictions, best bets
SportsLine's model has analyzed the Week 3 CFB schedule and locked in its Week 3 college football picks, predictions
At least 26 killed in clashes along Sudan-South Sudan border region
UN Interim Security Force for Abyei strengthens security on the ground after days of deadly fighting.
Giving back to get ahead
The biggest challenges facing society don’t come with easy fixes—and the most effective philanthropists aren’t waiting for someone else to solve them. Making an impact at scale requires a willingness to take risks, challenge entrenched systems, and rethink what “giving back” can actually accomplish. This conversation brings together leaders who are pushing philanthropy beyond the traditional playbook to explore how businesses can use their resources and reach to create lasting change—and why the
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.
The fix for rogue AI agents could be more AI
As companies hand off longer and more complex tasks to AI agents, they are running into an oversight problem: Agents can act faster, longer, and at greater volume than humans can realistically review.
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.
NASA Awards Launch Services for StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector
Credit: NASA NASA has selected SpaceX to provide launch services for the agency’s StarBurst mission, a small satellite designed to investigate neutron star mergers and the origins of short gamma-ray bursts. StarBurst will launch aboard a Bandwagon rideshare mission on a Falcon 9 rocket from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida no earlier than 2028. The selection is a firm-fixed-price task order under NASA’s VADR (Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare) launch services contract.
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
How to bet on 2026 Week 3 college football: Betting guide, odds, trends, previews, promos, apps, schedule
Our college football betting guide tells you where to bet on CFB Week 3, gives odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more
Trump administration approves sale of F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia
The deal, which needs approval from Congress, comes as Riyadh seeks Washington's help in its war with Yemen's Houthis.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty gives away part of every sale. Here’s where the money goes
When Selena Gomez founded Rare Beauty in 2020, she wanted the cosmetics brand to have meaning and represent different people. Gomez, a recording artist, actress and entrepreneur, found that meaning through the Rare Impact Fund, Rare Beauty’s non-profit foundation that supports youth mental health established in 2020. The fund supports non-profit partners reaching youth with mental health resources with a goal to mobilize $100 million in 10 years. Over the past five years, the Rare Im
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.