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Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices
Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and others to control connected devices, review camera summaries, and access smart home activity using natural language.
CVE-2026-86358 | Dell Update Package Framework 19.1.0.413/22.01.02 buffer overflow
A vulnerability was found in Dell Update Package Framework 19.1.0.413/22.01.02 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation results in buffer overflow. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-86358. The attack can be launched remot
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau
NASA/Michala Garrison Anak Krakatau erupts ash and volcanic gases in this Sept. 5, 2026, image acquired with the OLI (Operational Land Imager) on Landsat 8. Eruptions are a regular occurrence at Anak Krakatau, a small volcano between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra. Much of its activity remains relatively mild, but it occasionally puts on more impressive and hazardous shows of force.
Three human conditions dogs can get including dementia - warning signs
A vet is urging dog owners to check for signs, as some could be easily mistaken for 'bad behaviour' as they age
UFC 331 fight card: Arman Tsarukyan, Gable Steveson among three undercard bouts to watch
Tsarukyan and Steveson emphasize how compelling Saturday night in Los Angeles can be
Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief
The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.
Fast-Food Chains Are Cutting Management Roles. Chipotle Is Expanding 1 Across the Country
The chain is investing in its apprentice program to support current restaurants and train leaders for future openings. Some fast-food chains are slashing management layers. Chipotle is doubling down on one. This week, the chain announced that it is expanding its apprentice role companywide, aiming …
‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Review: A Twisty Nigerian Melodrama That Could Use More Mischief
In 'The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives,' filmmaker Daniel Oriahi crafts a spirited tale that refuses to trust its own welcome excesses.
Goodbye, Claude Cowork: Anthropic merges its two Claudes into one - ZDNET
From Claude to Cowork and back again - plus, Anthropic's all-new Claude Docs.
Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data
Half a year after Iranian drone strikes knocked out multiple Amazon data centers, the US tech company has acknowledged the permanent loss of some customer data that was hosted in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Amazon Web Services was “unable to restore access to the resources and data” hosted in some of the war-damaged data centers, according to an AWS dashboard update posted on September 15.
It's Looking Like Tesla's Cybercab Might Actually Be Illegal to Sell
Regulators filed a "Special Order" requiring Tesla to prove under oath that its Cybercabs meet federal safety standards.
Falling is a leading cause of injury in older New Mexicans
SANTA FE – As New Mexico observes Fall Prevention Awareness Week September 21-25, state health ... Ask about current health conditions and medications ...
Moments after his biggest Ole Miss win, Lane Kiffin asked Pete Golding: 'Are you ready to go to Gainesville?'
Then LSU and bombastic Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry entered the fray, setting up a three-team SEC battle for college football's most polarizing coach
Geopolitical divides fueling Security Council inaction, Guterres warns
Guterres calls for urgent Security Council reform, says geopolitical divides hindering action on global crises.
Raising kids has gotten so expensive, parents are turning to an unexpected lifeline
More than 3 in 4 parents say relying on Boomer grandparents is essential to afford raising kids Raising children is becoming more and more costly, and modern parents are feeling the strain. Now, according to one new report, grown adults with children are relying on their own parents in high numbers. The data comes from a survey of 2,500 U.S. adults by the global market research company Ipsos for the 2026 BMO Real Financial Progress Index. The research found that the large majority of paren
Ex-BBC presenter questions role of Royal Family in new documentary
John Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic.
AI labs want in-house auditors — but maybe they should shut the front door first
There may be a simpler and more effective fix for rogue agents, hiding in plain sight.
It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight
It’s not illegal to send an email telling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials that their actions will haunt them, a federal judge ruled Tuesday, granting a preliminary injunction that blocks ICE from threatening to prosecute a critic for protected speech. Back in January, David Streever sent a scathing three-paragraph email to then-acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons.
NASA Celebrates Restoration of Guam Station Damaged by Typhoon Mawar
On Sept. 10, 2026, NASA commemorated the completed repairs of the Guam Remote Station’s central antenna with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.Members of NASA, the Governor’s Office of Guam, military personnel, and family members gathered to celebrate the Guam Remote Station’s return to operations.NASA The ribbon-cutting event was held in front of the repaired central antenna.
21 million women live in U.S. counties with limited birth control access
Because of a data lag, the current reality of access may be even worse.
Ryan Day deserves blame for Ohio State's collapse, but not for trusting his defense
The Buckeyes' latest top-10 loss puts Day back under the microscope, but refusing to let Texas score late was the right call
Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism
Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.
Small Talk Is Becoming a Career Strategy for Gen Z and Millennials
New survey data shows younger workers are leaning on casual conversation to get noticed by leadership, even as they’re the generation most likely to avoid having it in the first place. The purported “death of small talk” has been blamed on smartphones, remote work, and shrinking attention spans for
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath’s Final Concert Film Sets October Release Date
A film of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath's final concert, titled "Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow," will release in theaters October 2026.
Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners
Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders, and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion.
Lawmakers target Flock cameras with a threat to highway funding
A bipartisan pair of US lawmakers tell WIRED they plan to introduce legislation today that would strip federal funding from states that fail to restrict the use of Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers.
NASA Visits Schools Strengthening Florida’s Skilled Workforce
NASA recently awarded $10.5 million to seven organizations nationwide through its new State Hubs initiative. Space Florida was selected for Project ORBIT, which aims to expand opportunities for middle and high school students, boost enrollment in key career and technical programs, and create a statewide portal connecting skilled workers with aerospace employers. Elaine Ho, right, associate administrator for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, discusses training software with a student at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida on on Aug.
WHO expresses cautious optimism about bid to control Ebola outbreak in DRC
There is reason to be cautiously optimistic about the trajectory of the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the WHO says.
LSU to honor women's basketball legend Sylvia Fowles with statue on campus
Fowles led the program to the Final Four in all four of her seasons
South Africa slam planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination
Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: AI companies should serve ‘humanity first’
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella weighed in on the increasingly contentious AI safety debate this week, urging companies to “do what it takes to build stuff that serves humanity first and is in human control” and calling for thorough testing, including by outside testers. Nadella made the comments Tuesday at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles, a day after he warned developers against rushing AI products to market. “As the stakes get higher, one should take all the time t
Kate Berlant Sets HBO Comedy Special ‘Parmesan’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Kate Berlant will release her second stand-up comedy special, 'Parmesan,' on HBO in October.
Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface
Anthropic is initially releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers.
CVE-2026-68904 | node-opcua up to 2.169.0 Keep Alive Manager ClientSessionKeepAliveManager._ping_server resource consumption
A vulnerability has been found in node-opcua up to 2.169.0 and classified as critical. Affected is the function ClientSessionKeepAliveManager._ping_server of the component Keep Alive Manager. The manipulation leads to resource consumption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-68904. The att
Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars
2 Min Read Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars PIA26700 Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech Photojournal NavigationSciencePhotojournalCuriosity Postcard Celebrates…Photojournal HomePhotojournal SearchLatest ContentGalleriesFeedbackRSSAbout Downloads Curiosity Postcard Celebrates Rover’s 5,000th Day on Mars
Osteopath lists six signs your 'clicky knees' could be something serious
She has also explained exercises that could help ease pain
How Tom Brady made Joe Thomas cry and why Browns legend turned down chance to play with Peyton Manning
The Hall of Fame left tackle relished his football home in Cleveland, but he eventually realized his impact couldn't save the Browns
‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly
A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.
Over 12 trillion tons of Earth’s polar ice has melted, as scientist warn about sea-level rise
About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to stack ice 5 feet (1.5 meters) deep across the continental United States, according to a major scientific report.A warming Earth is accelerating the melting of the planet’s two major ice sheets, with five-sixths of the melt not coming from hotter air, but from warmer waters eating away at the ice sheets from below and the sides, with g
Review | This ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ peaks at Sondheimian perfection
The Signature Theatre revival highlights a D.C.-area theater slate that also includes “Somewhere Over the Border” and “Garbo.”
Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
CVE-2026-86359 | Dell Repository Manager up to 3.5.2 permission
A vulnerability was found in Dell Repository Manager up to 3.5.2. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. This manipulation causes permission issues. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-86359. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no ava
Video. Kosovo war crimes court jails ex-president Hashim Thaçi for 25 years, sparking mass protests
Video. Kosovo’s ex-president Hashim Thaçi gets 25 years for war crimes, sparking mass protests in Pristina as supporters chant and clash with police.
Is cold exposure a viable lifestyle intervention for mental health? Reviewing evidence and ...
Mental health effects. Open label and randomized controlled trials of acute mood changes. There are only three trials that assess the effects of ...
Week 2 Fantasy football panic meter: What to do with Colston Loveland, Travis Etienne and more slow starters
Week 1 of the NFL season brings a rush of reactions in the Fantasy Football world but which players should we actually be panicking about right now?
US Fed raises interest rates as inflation weighs on economy
The 25 basis-point hike is the first raise in three years and comes ahead of critical midterm elections in the US.
Founder Burnout Is Not a Good Reason to Sell Your Company
Before starting a sale process, determine whether you want a true exit or simply relief from a role that could be redesigned through better delegation. I meet with many founders who are looking to sell their companies. Usually, they want to know what the company might be worth and how quickly they …
Travis Kelce named victim in massive $35M Ponzi scheme as fraudster gets 11 years in prison
The NFL star was mentioned by prosecutors in a Missouri court as one of the people swindled by the mastermind of the scheme, Siddharth Jawahar.
Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.
macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review
Apple Intelligence is back, baby! That's right: Two years after its initial launch, Apple is giving its generative AI features their first significant upgrade, along with a new version of Siri that the company has been strongly insinuating would be a part of each of the last two macOS releases, without ever actually announcing a release date. Generative AI is unavoidable if you install macOS 27 Golden Gate.
NASA Watches Earth’s Weight, Finds Center of Mass
5 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) Water sloshing between the land and oceans shifts Earth’s center of mass relative to its geometric center. NASA scientists have developed a new technique using ultraprecise satellite tracking to estimate the displacement to within fractions of inches.NASA’s Scientific Visualization Studio Seasonal changes redistribute enough water around Earth to shift the planet’s center of mass back and forth by fractions of an inch relative to its geometric center.
U.S. reaches highest number of measles deaths in decades
How the midterms could change health care, the sedative contaminating the fentanyl black market, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?
Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.
Tyra Banks wiped her social media, launches a Substack: ‘The World of Too Much’
How did “America’s Next Top Model” captivate a generation of millennials? Here’s one reason: Showrunner and mastermind Tyra Banks loves to be extra. Over 24 seasons, Banks’ reality TV competition sent wannabe supermodels through the gauntlet of unhinged photoshoots: They dangled from warehouse ceilings. They krumped. They posed with swarms of killer bees, donned dresses made of human hair, and doused themselves with olive oil inside jumbo-sized bowls of Greek sa
Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
The theft of Earl Spencer's memoir about his late sister comes one week ahead of the book's release.
Claude chat and Cowork just became one, and you’ll never have to pick a lane again
Anthropic is merging Claude Chat and Cowork into a single AI experience, while adding Claude Docs, Claude Slides, and Design tools for paid users.
The world’s best racing driver is about to race 100 karts at once
Later today, Max Verstappen will strap on his helmet and take to the track at the Silverstone circuit in England for a rather unusual race. The four-time Formula 1 world champion is recognized as the leading talent of his generation, but unlike some of the legends that have preceded him, Verstappen’s passion for motorsport extends beyond just the rarified world of F1. With apologies to Midweek Motorsport, but if it has wheels and they keep score, odds are good Verstappen's down to race it.
New MRI contrast agent detects invasive lung cancer earlier
"Our technology can detect tiny tumors and hidden metastases without exposing patients to radiation."
Guernsey charity gives alcohol consumption scorecard to residents
The Health Improvement Commission says it is to help people get a clearer picture of their intake.
Ohio State has four weeks to find WR Jeremiah Smith some help before showdown vs. Indiana
The Longhorns may have exposed the playbook to shutting down Smith
UK trade unions back motion to boycott and sanction Israel
Motion demands taking action to oppose the 'catastrophic destruction of Gaza' and Israeli settler violence.
Amazon increases starting hourly wage and discounts for employees
Online behemoth Amazon said it’s increasing the starting hourly wage for its U.S. full-time operations employees like warehouse workers by $1 to $20. With the increase, the average wage will be nearly $24 an hour, with average total compensation of more than $32 an hour including the value of its benefits package, according to Amazon’s announcement Wednesday. The pay increase is effective starting Sept. 27, the retailer said. Amazon also said Wednesday that employees will recei
Charles told Diana's brother 'we'll forget her soon enough' in row, book claims
The new claims come in a book by Princess Diana's brother Earl Spencer, who has lifted the lid on a row over the late Princess of Wales's funeral arrangements