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America’s Great AI Freakout Has Begun
Simmering worries that the technology could wipe out civilization and launch cyberattacks reached a boil inside the office and around the dinner table.
US Senate negotiators consider requiring AI firms to mitigate known major risks
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate negotiators are debating legislation that would putresponsibility on tech companies to design safe AI products, according to two Senate aides, and involve federal courts if theU.S. government wants to block their release, according to a Senate aide and a l
Shoei GT-Air 3 Smart helmet drops with built-in AR for $1,500
When the GT-Air 3 Smart helmet debuted at EICMA last year, plenty of people questioned whether it would ever actually make its way to shop shelves. Lo and behold, it finally has!
Scholar Rock wins FDA approval for first drug to target SMA muscle loss
A late-stage clinical trial found that, when combined with an SMN2-targeting drug, Isembyld caused young patients’ motor skills to improve after a year.
2026 US Open results: Ben Shelton takes down Frances Tiafoe to reach first grand slam final
Shelton overpowered Tiafoe in a four-set victory to reach his first ever grand slam final
Macau to hold first closed-door national security trial next week
MACAU, Sept 12 — Macau will hold its first national security trial behind closed doors next week, a court said on Friday, in a case against a former pro-democracy lawmaker...
Your biggest risk? The employees you rely on the most
Cheryl had already lost two of the 12 people on her team in the company’s first reduction in force. Then her product marketing lead resigned to join a competitor. A few weeks later, she was asked to cut two more roles. But Cheryl, the company’s chief marketing officer, was most concerned about the marketing manager who ran the firm’s content platform—and had told her months earlier that she was burned out. As Cheryl explained, “I need to accelerate our training plan. If she leaves, we’re scre
Gary Oldman reveals Alan Rickman’s rare gesture for hospitalized children on ‘Harry Potter’ sets
Gary Oldman recalled Alan Rickman’s deep connection to young fans and his desire to make the magical film world accessible to them
Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too
Tan wants smaller, American open-weight AI labs to use the same kind of training techniques on American frontier AI labs, giving the U.S. a more robust set of open-weight options that aren’t Chinese.
CVE-2026-81005 | Linux Kernel up to 6.12.108/6.18.49/7.2.3 ipmi_si try_smi_init null pointer dereference
A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Linux Kernel up to 6.12.108/6.18.49/7.2.3. This vulnerability affects the function try_smi_init of the component ipmi_si. Executing a manipulation can lead to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-81005. It is po
David Tepper makes surprising double bet on AI’s biggest bottleneck
David Tepper is moving beyond chips with two surprising AI bets David Tepper has spent years betting on the biggest beneficiaries of artificial …
NYC Health + Hospitals' WTC Environmental Health Center Honors the 25th Anniversary of ...
... conditions, and the full list of certified WTC-related health conditions — is available here. The CDC estimates that roughly 400,000 people were ...
Martinez fans three on nine pitches for D-backs' fifth immaculate inning
Diamondbacks reliever Justin Martinez made quick work of the Rangers' Wyatt Langford, Evan Carter and Jake Burger, striking the trio out on nine pitches Friday night.
Shelton advances to US Open 2026 men’s final for Zverev showdown
On Sunday, Shelton will bid to become to become the first American man to win a Grand Slam title since 2003.
The iPhone Duo isn’t just a folding phone
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. On Wednesday, Apple held its annual September product launch at its Steve Jobs Theater. The event will be remembered for two debuts. One was the long-awaited announcement of the company’s first folding phone, the iPhone Duo. The other was the first public appearance of its new CEO, John Ternus, who appeared briefly in person and at length in the prerecorded keynote presentation. I came to Cupertino looking forward to the time I’d
Is Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali Based On A Real Story? Know The History Behind
The historical foundation of Ranabaali is the Great Famine of 1876–1878, which affected large parts of southern and western India during British rule.
AI helps find hidden human proteins and reveals what they do
New research shows how artificial intelligence, combined with advanced experimental science, can help find "hidden" and unexplored proteins in the human body and reveal what they actually do, according to a new study published in Nature.
Exclusive-Nvidia in talks to invest in Anthropic’s mega IPO, sources say
Sept 11 (Reuters) - Anthropic is in talks to bring Nvidia as an anchor investor into what could be the largest IPO in history, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. Anthropic is seeking to raise as much as $100 billion that could value the artificial intelligence startup at around $2 tri
Tiny Mites Found on Eyelash Extension Users Linked to Eye Irritation and Blocked Oil Glands
Discover the ugly side of lash extensions, where wearers may experience eye irritation linked to mites making a home on thick lash lines.
Health experts raise alarm over spike in 100% fatal rabies cases
In a new health advisory, the CDC raised the alarm over a surge in rabies cases. The virus is almost always fatal once symptoms begin.
Top seed Zverev reaches US Open final six years after agonising defeat
NEW YORK, Sept 12 — Top seed Alexander Zverev out-gunned Karen Khachanov to reach his third straight Grand Slam final on Friday, rolling into the US Open title match with a...
‘War on terror’: How 9/11 changed the language of conflict
The events of September 11, 2001 spawned a new lexicon which effectively sanitised the erosion of human rights.
She quit her engineering job at Infosys to pursue poetry. Later, she made history as India's first spoken-word artist to headline a sold-out stadium show. Who is Nayab Midha?
Nayab Midha left her engineering career for poetry and spoken-word artistry. She found purpose in writing and performing after leaving her IT job. She gained recognition through college competitions and open mic performances in Delhi. Her production Rajkumari became the first sold-out stadium show b
‘Being Heumann’ review: ‘CODA’ director returns with warm but generic disability rights movie
“Being Heumann,” which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, feels like too many other us-against-the-man movies to the point of being soothing rather than galvan…
Smart, self-healing packaging uses AI to detect food spoilage in real time
Packaging already tells us where food comes from, when it was made, what's in it and how many calories it contains. But researchers see a future where packaging can "see," in real time, what's happening inside and translate that into information that producers and consumers can act on.
OpenAI agents attacked RubyGems before Hugging Face incident, researchers say
Sept 11 (Reuters) - AI agents being tested by OpenAI attacked software service RubyGems two months before they hacked open-source platform Hugging Face, researchers said, the latest revelation of cyberattacks linked to major AI developers that have spooked the public and spurred calls for tighter re
In 1870, goats were left on a tiny Seychelles island; 50 years later, conservationists had to eradicate them to save its native ecosystem
The introduction of goats to Seychelles islands created a long-term conservation problem, with one of the earliest eradication efforts recorded on Aride Island in 1920. The study titled ‘Introduced mammals on Western Indian Ocean islands’ documents how introduced mammals became targets of conservati
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province
According to the governor of the northwestern province of Sud-Ubangi, Congo’s national research institute tested a sample and found traces of the Bundibugyo virus, the rare kind of Ebola that caused the current outbreak.
Asmongold claims he "complained to Twitch privately" about streamers driving on livestream, as ExtraEmily faces backlash for her actions
Popular Just Chatting and political content creator Zack "Asmongold" has claimed that he "complained to Twitch privately" about streamers driving live on streams, as Emily "ExtraEmily" faced backlash
BRICS meets in India: What’s on the agenda, why it matters
This year's summit comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Russia's war on Ukraine and global economic challenges.
Vladimir Putin says events in Europe, like AfD's win in Germany, caused by Western globalists
Russian President Vladimir Putin has attributed European events to Western globalist system errors. He stated the West's pressure and NATO expansion caused the Ukraine conflict. Putin suggested people in Europe understand these ongoing political and economic issues. He also mentioned Western countri
The 3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Week
There's an eclectic batch of movies on offer to check out on Netflix this week, meaning there is something for everyone.
OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.
Some satellite companies still have an appetite for boutique launch services
If you ask most satellite companies aside from SpaceX, they will tell you the world doesn't have enough capacity for launching payloads into orbit. This is despite the blistering launch cadence we've seen around the world in recent years, led by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. Customers in any sector will, of course, usually welcome competition. Theoretically, competition will lead to lower prices and allow the best to rise to the top. It seems like the customers buying launch services were right.
In 2019, scientists shook earthworms to study their movements and found strange waves at half the frequency, winning a strange science prize
In an experiment, scientists shook living earthworms at high frequencies to see how their flexible bodies responded to vibration. What they found was unexpected: the worms developed waves that oscillated at half the frequency of the force driving them.
9/11 25 years later: K-9 handler copes with health conditions from 46 days at Ground Zero - WSB-TV
He said he has battled cancer, lung disease, sinus problems, post-traumatic stress disorder and other health conditions he believes stem from his ...
Rays clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why they're a legitimate World Series contender
The Rays became the first team to clinch a postseason spot this season
China’s Xi heads to India for BRICS summit overshadowed by wars
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global energy security, are expected to dominate the summit.
TD Bank Is My Top Canadian Dividend Stock and I'm Never Selling
TD Bank (TSX:TD) stock is a dividend hero that I wouldn't sell after the recent run.
Sadie Sink’s New York Appearance Has an Unexpected X-Men Connection
Marvel newcomer Sadie Sink’s recent appearance in New York draws eyes for its unexpected X-Men connection.
One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.
Nvidia May Invest Up to $10 Billion In Anthropic’s IPO
Nvidia has discussed investing in Anthropic’s upcoming initial public offering that would raise as much as $100 billion at a valuation of around $2 …
World's top 25 Fields Medalists raise alarm on machine math proofs
Leading mathematicians are raising concerns over agentic mathematics and the rush to produce machine-generated proofs.
Cockroach milk: • Snakebite and roach milk: Ig Nobel winners answer humanity's big questions
Guess who's more likely to steal candy from a baby and what a kiss really entails. Go on, guess
"Secure the bag," "I don't think she fits" - Fans react to reports of 4-time WWE champion's AEW signing
A former WWE champion may soon join AEW. Over the past few months, All Elite Wrestling president Tony Khan has focused a lot on the women's division. He has reportedly signed Jania Kai and VertVixen.
CIA declassifies pre-9/11 Al-Qaeda briefs on 25th anniversary of attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept 12 — The CIA released more than 70 presidential intelligence briefs related to Al-Qaeda and its leader Osama bin Laden on Friday, the 25th anniversary of the...
Ketel Marte has 3 RBIs to earn big cheers from Chase Field crowd, Diamondbacks beat Rangers 9-1
PHOENIX (AP) — Ketel Marte had two doubles and three RBIs to please the Chase Field crowd, Corbin Carroll added a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Texas Rangers 9-1 on Friday night.
'We’re investigating’: DHS chief claims Omar married her brother, says deportation could be pursued
Ilhan Omar has long denied that she married her brother, while DHS said it does not comment on ongoing investigations or potential future actions
Mecka AI nears $500M valuation in Sequoia-led deal amid rush for robot training data
The round for the two-year-old startup is coming together months after Mecka announced its Series A.
Q&A: The origin of 'OnlyMarms' and what made it a roaring success
The story of Dan Blumstein's decision to share videos of marmots from the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory field study on an OnlyFans account called OnlyMarms has captured attention around the world over the past few weeks.
Organic flow batteries target cheaper long-duration grid storage
XL Batteries and ENEOS will test organic flow battery technology for scalable, long-duration energy storage on power grids.
Judge Releases 1999 Murder Defendant Amid Health Issues - DC Witness
... medical conditions. “Due to [a] factor, which includes multiple health related issues that have started to degenerate at this point in time, and ...
“Break This Pattern”: Shelton, Zverev Set for US Open Final as American Eyes Third Non-European Grand Slam Since 2009
Ben Shelton reached the US Open final against Alexander Zverev, aiming to end Americas Grand Slam drought with support from Juan Martín del Potro.
Chileans clash over 9/11 military coup legacy
Protesters and police have clashed in Chile, as the country marked 53 years of the military coup.
How to support a colleague who has lost a loved one to suicide
In 2024 almost 50,000 Americans died by suicide, making it the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. And the ripple effects are even wider. According to research, each suicide is connected to 135 people who knew the deceased, including coworkers, along with a percentage of those who were considered “close connections.” Extrapolating that data, 6.6 million people are added to the larger community of suicide loss survivors each year. I am one of those “loss survivors.” On Janua
Tom Hiddleston & Willem Dafoe Got an Unexpected Marvel Surprise While Filming New Movie
Tom Hiddleston and Willem Dafoe were met with an unexpected Marvel surprise while filming their new movie together.
Smart Notes & Folders: Fog App - App Store
Download Smart Notes & Folders: Fog by Akshat Saladi on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Smart Notes & Folders…
Roblox to let creators receive game earnings daily through new digital wallet
SAN JOSE, Sept 12 — The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced yesterday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for...
The secret to longer life may be hidden in bat DNA
Long-lived bats appear to combine powerful immune defenses with unusual strategies for eliminating damaged cells, potentially helping them avoid cancer and disease for decades. Researchers hope these genetic tricks could eventually reveal new ways to protect human health during aging.
Pharma wins a battle over the cost of wastewater treatment in Europe
An E.U. AG recommended annulling part of a directive that requires drugmakers to finance 80% of the costs of wastewater treatment.
Brewers become first NL team to clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why they can win their first World Series
Will this be the year the Brewers finally get over the hump and win their first-ever championship?
‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis
Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
What to watch on Netflix this weekend: Vishwanath and Sons to Stolen Heartbeats, new movies and shows to stream on OTT in India
From the emotional journey of Suriya starrer Vishwanath and Sons and the physical challenges of Physical: 100 Italy to supernatural suspense and science experiments, Netflix has several options for different moods this weekend. Read on to know when to watch these releases online.
Kailash Kher Sells BKC Office For Rs 10.75 Crore, Just 10 Months After Buying It For Rs 10.50 Crore
Kailash Kher sold his 2,619 sq ft office in Mumbai's BKC for ₹10.75 crore, after buying it for ₹10.50 crore 10 months ago.