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AI

An Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning comes at a very interesting time

An Anthropic researcher resigned this week, warning in a post on X that the company is “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives”. The company’s own alignment lead even co-signed the message rather than walking it back. It’s the kind of doomer warning the AI industry has flirted with before, but the timing, with Anthropic reportedly preparing for an IPO, makes it land differently.&

NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
Technology

NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy

NASA has released a document that provides some initial details about the proposed United States Space Academy, and it's clear that the space agency wants to move quickly in establishing the institution. According to the document's timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031. What will that campus look like?Read full article Comments

NASA’s Chandra Spots Galactic Gem
Science

NASA’s Chandra Spots Galactic Gem

X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; Infrared: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare and J. Major Two galaxies merge at a furious rate in this Aug. 25, 2026, image of the II Zw 096 system.

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
Health

Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims

The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.

Over/Under betting: What is it, how it works and best strategies for betting totals
Sports

Over/Under betting: What is it, how it works and best strategies for betting totals

We'll go over what Over/Under betting is and how bettors should approach totals when making wagers in September 2026

World

‘Handcuffed and blindfolded’: Is the US targeting Ecuadorian fishermen?

A growing number of fishermen say their boats have been struck by US forces as Trump expands his anti-drug campaign.

Netflix hit with major lawsuit over alleged secret tracking of families and children
Business

Netflix hit with major lawsuit over alleged secret tracking of families and children

If you’re unsettled about Netflix watching your every move during your next embarrassing binge watch, you’re not alone. In a new lawsuit, the state of Florida accused the streaming giant of deceiving customers about its plans to make money from ads, concealing the ways it collects behavioral data, and exposing kids to addictive design features.  “Netflix told Florida families they could pay a monthly fee to escape Big Tech surveillance. That was false,” Florida Attorney General James

Museum agrees to return remains to ancestral homeland
Culture

Museum agrees to return remains to ancestral homeland

Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will return more than three dozen sets of human remains to the Naga people.

AI

NYC, LA, Montessori Schools Limit AI As Families Flock to Low-Tech Classrooms

US schools across the nation are curbing their use of technology amid mounting parental concerns. This is happening as districts look to boost enrollment and cut costs while grappling with a dwindling pool of students.

New quantum sensor uses fibers thinner than hair, could replace GPS
Technology

New quantum sensor uses fibers thinner than hair, could replace GPS

Sandia National Laboratory researchers have developed a quantum sensor that uses just 5 milliwatts of power and 420-nanometer-thick optical fibers.

Monterrey Amid Mountains
Science

Monterrey Amid Mountains

Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Monterrey Amid Mountains Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search   August 26, 2026 The curving, parallel mountain ridges of the Sierra Madre Oriental are an eye-catching

Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
Health

Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal

Trump's $500 Obamacare promise, childhood cancer treatment with long-term risks, and more health news

Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris among 3 players added to roster ahead of critical game vs. BYU
Sports

Arizona RB Ismail Mahdi, LB Max Harris among 3 players added to roster ahead of critical game vs. BYU

Mahdi, Harris and punter Sullivan Moon were cleared to travel to face No. 15 BYU after a judge granted a temporary restraining order

World

Houthi advance in Yemen is about more than just the Red Sea

Houthis were already able to disrupt shipping - their advance consolidates that power, and exposes government weakness.

Real Estate Expert "King" Gary Cox Breaks Down Comparative Market Analysis in HelloNation
Business

Real Estate Expert "King" Gary Cox Breaks Down Comparative Market Analysis in HelloNation

/PRNewswire/ -- What determines a home's true market value? A HelloNation article explains how a comparative market analysis offers a more accurate answer than...

Robert De Niro's New Netflix Movie Premieres Today After The Whisper Man's Success
Culture

Robert De Niro's New Netflix Movie Premieres Today After The Whisper Man's Success

Robert De Niro’s new documentary celebrates 25 years of the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring stories from its founders and famous guests.

‘I don’t have any’: Trump brushes aside concerns over AI’s existential risks
AI

‘I don’t have any’: Trump brushes aside concerns over AI’s existential risks

The president is instead focusing on American tech maintaining its lead over China.

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics
Technology

Scientists unlock secrets of ancient Egyptian materials with proteomics

Credit: Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm Credit: Museum of Mediterranean and Near Eastern Antiquities, Stockholm The precise composition of ancient Egyptian paints, binders, adhesives, and similar materials used to make artifacts is largely unknown, in part because a full analysis would require taking samples that would damage those valuable artifacts.

A Metal Detectorist Found 5 Full Pounds of Viking Treasure. Then He Found the Second Stash.
Science

A Metal Detectorist Found 5 Full Pounds of Viking Treasure. Then He Found the Second Stash.

Denmark, Norway, and now Finland have each shattered Viking hoard records in the last few months. Something’s going on.

CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety
Health

CDC vs. Pennsylvania: Why conflicting public health messages jeopardize public safety

When state health departments, federal health agencies and medical societies diverge, how is an ordinary person supposed to know whom to trust?

Texas Tech vs. Oregon State prediction, picks, odds, spread: Red Raiders, Beavers set for key showdown
Sports

Texas Tech vs. Oregon State prediction, picks, odds, spread: Red Raiders, Beavers set for key showdown

Will Hammond faces his first road test as No. 13 Texas Tech's full-time starting quarterback against Oregon State, which features a dangerous passing attack

World

Real Madrid’s Mbappe: AI dictator memes show lack of political awareness

France international and World Cup record holder Kylian Mbappe speaks out over memes using his image.

U.S. makes progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over
Business

U.S. makes progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran war is far from over

In recent weeks, the United States has succeeded in loosening Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz while virtually shutting down Iran’s own oil exports, accelerating its economic free fall.But the war launched by the U.S. and Israel in February — intended to last a few weeks — is still far from over, and the stalemate is costly for both sides. An agreement reached in June quickly crumbled, with no sign of diplomatic progress since then. Low-level fighting persists, and the U.S. does

Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp
Culture

Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp

The pair replace Emma Willis, who has hosted the show since 2014 but is leaving to front Strictly.

AI

Nscale adds former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo to its board ahead of potential IPO

The No. 2 exec at OpenAI also led Instacart through its IPO in 2023.

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Technology

Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push

Oracle’s proposed investment in 2 gigawatts of renewable energy projects for New Mexico comes as local opposition could delay development of the Project Jupiter data center that Oracle is building for OpenAI. The two tech companies are developing the $165 billion Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, as part of the broader Stargate AI infrastructure project announced by President Donald Trump in 2025.

Why Chile’s 2,000-Year-Old Alerce Trees Have Become Magnets for Underground Fungi
Science

Why Chile’s 2,000-Year-Old Alerce Trees Have Become Magnets for Underground Fungi

The loss of one ancient Alerce tree could wipe out centuries of fungal diversity.

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world
Health

Assisted dying: How laws differ around the world

About 400 million people have access to some form of assisted dying - what are the policies of other countries?

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Missouri at Kansas, Astros at Rays and more
Sports

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Missouri at Kansas, Astros at Rays and more

Find best bets and props for the biggest games in sports on Friday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts

World

How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.

Defensive lineman Betts signs one-year extension with B.C. Lions to avoid free agency
Business

Defensive lineman Betts signs one-year extension with B.C. Lions to avoid free agency

VANCOUVER - Two-time CFL most outstanding defensive player Mathieu Betts has signed a one-year contract extension with the B.C. Lions, keeping the star defensive lineman from hitting free agency.

Magic: The Gathering Reveals 6 New Commander Decks
Culture

Magic: The Gathering Reveals 6 New Commander Decks

Magic: The Gathering has an impressive variety of Commander decks releasing in early October, with options for new and experienced players.

Instagram Exec Thinks People Don't Actually Want A Chronological Feed
AI

Instagram Exec Thinks People Don't Actually Want A Chronological Feed

Meanwhile, Australia is gearing up to take serious regulatory action to leave that choice up to users.

Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea port, putting another key trade route at risk
Technology

Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea port, putting another key trade route at risk

With the Strait of Hormuz already snarled up, simultaneous disruption looms at the southern gateway to the Red Sea.

Trust in scientists is relatively high, but politically polarized, in the United Kingdom
Science

Trust in scientists is relatively high, but politically polarized, in the United Kingdom

Politics and a sense of whether scientists are ‘on their side’ influence people’s trust in scientists, finds new report.

Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
Health

Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty

New Medicaid rules use allow use of tiers to determine work exemptions. Advocates fear complex guidelines could cause patients to lose insurance.

Serie A: Napoli need to react before it's too late; Inter and AS Roma battle ahead of key game
Sports

Serie A: Napoli need to react before it's too late; Inter and AS Roma battle ahead of key game

Serie A is back this weekend across Italy with major stories across Italy

World

US holds memorials for the 9/11 attacks, 25 years later

In New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania, mourners gathered to remember nearly 3,000 people killed during the hijackings.

Broccoli sprouts recalled as Salmonella outbreak sickens 22 people across 4 states
Business

Broccoli sprouts recalled as Salmonella outbreak sickens 22 people across 4 states

There’s another recall affecting sprouts, but this time it’s not the alfalfa variety. Instead, this sprout recall is linked to broccoli sprouts that have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. So far, the outbreak linked to the broccoli sprouts has sickened nearly two dozen people in multiple states. Here’s what you need to know. What’s happened? This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced another ongoing investigation linked to sprouts. This investigation involv

Toronto Premiere of ‘Le Faux Soir’ Crowns Great Year for Walloon Cinema, Built on Belgian Region’s Creative Freedom, Can Do Attitude
Culture

Toronto Premiere of ‘Le Faux Soir’ Crowns Great Year for Walloon Cinema, Built on Belgian Region’s Creative Freedom, Can Do Attitude

Walloon cinema has had a great year, set to be crowned by the world premiere of Michaël R. Roskam’s “Le Faux Soir” at the Toronto Film Festival.

How LinkedIn Trains AI Job Search 8x Faster with Multi-Teacher Distillation
AI

How LinkedIn Trains AI Job Search 8x Faster with Multi-Teacher Distillation

LinkedIn has published details of the training infrastructure behind its AI-powered job search, describing a multi-teacher distillation pipeline that compresses knowledge from large teacher models into a compact 0.6B-parameter ranking model.

Technology

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had said the 64-year-old J

NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords
Science

NASA Boosts Open Science, Data Sharing with Artemis Accords

Poynting crater and Keeler crater are visible side by side in the lower right portion of this image of the Moon’s far side highlands. Poynting, positioned above, is a large impact crater with a well-defined rim and relatively smooth interior, indicative of material that has settled following the initial impact. Just below it, Keeler crater appears slightly smaller, with a sharply outlined rim and a more textured interior shaped by subsequent impacts and ejecta.

Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
Health

Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings

From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.

Ohio State vs. Texas prediction, picks, odds, spread: Buckeyes, Longhorns meet in Week 2 showdown
Sports

Ohio State vs. Texas prediction, picks, odds, spread: Buckeyes, Longhorns meet in Week 2 showdown

Something's got to give Saturday in Austin when No. 1 Ohio State squares off with No. 4 Texas

World

Morocco PM takes aim at federation chief over 2030 World Cup final boast

Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch slams his country's football chief after claim Morocco will host 2030 World Cup final.

How the Honey Deuce became a U.S. Open icon—and how drink brands are racing to become the next one
Business

How the Honey Deuce became a US Open icon—and how drink brands are racing to become the next one

The U.S. Open officially marks the end of the summer season in New York City, and with it comes social media’s favorite seasonal cocktail: the Honey Deuce. Featuring lemonade, raspberry liqueur, Grey Goose vodka, and the iconic three honeydew melon balls that resemble those used in the game, the Honey Deuce has become as much a staple of the U.S. Open as the actual tennis. On social media, influencers and fans alike pose with their cocktails. Restaurants across the city sell their ow

Minka Kelly Reacts to Ransom Canyon's Surprise Cancellation
Culture

Minka Kelly Reacts to Ransom Canyon's Surprise Cancellation

Ransom Canyon star Minka Kelly penned an emotional message to fans following the news that Netflix has canceled the drama after two seasons.

Anthropic Stopped Bad Actors from Turning Claude AI into a Bioweapons Assistant
AI

Anthropic Stopped Bad Actors from Turning Claude AI into a Bioweapons Assistant

Anthropic's threat report reveals the company blocked attempts to misuse Claude models for bioweapons research and state-sponsored espionage.

Technology

Google TV may soon let you use your phone as a gamepad

Is Google TV finally getting serious about gaming? Work on phone gamepad support sparks hope.

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return
Science

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 to Discuss Station Mission, Upcoming Return

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members suit up in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of launch to the International Space Station on Feb. 13, 2026. From left, Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Jack Hathaway and Jessica Meir, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot.Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflett Media are invited to hear from NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts during a news conference beginning at 2:45 p.m. EDT, Wednesday, Sept.

New outbreak of deadly bacteria linked to produce sickens more people
Health

New outbreak of deadly bacteria linked to produce sickens more people

Officials are warning of the spread of another multistate outbreak of deadly bacteria that has sickened 22 people and hospitalized two. However, the CDC warns the toll could be much greater.

Week 1 NFL score predictions, picks: Model reveals projections from 10,000 simulations
Sports

Week 1 NFL score predictions, picks: Model reveals projections from 10,000 simulations

SportsLine's model has simulated every game 10,000 times and locked in its Week 1 NFL score predictions

World

Iran says will discuss Strait of Hormuz with Gulf states on Monday

Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.

25 years after 9/11, some parts of air travel are starting to look familiar again. Here’s how much flying has changed
Business

25 years after 9/11, some parts of air travel are starting to look familiar again. Here’s how much flying has changed

It’s hard to believe that 9/11 was 25 years ago today. On that day, September 11, 2001, I was a young journalist working at CNN headquarters, producing the noon newscast, when I saw the first, then the second, planes crash into the World Trade Center in real-time on the newsroom monitor. In an instant, everything about air travel in America changed. And 9/11 and has informed the way we have traveled ever since. Gone are the days when anybody could say goodbye to loved ones at the gate (

Saban Acquires & Dates Sharks Vs Whales Thriller 'Alphas'
Culture

Saban Acquires & Dates Sharks Vs Whales Thriller 'Alphas'

Saban Acquires & Dates Sharks Vs Whales Thriller 'Alphas' With Martin Henderson, Teagan Croft & Charlotte Vega

AI

Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2 billion in annual revenue

While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.

NYU Mathematician Embroiled in AI Controversy Says the Machines Have Won: ‘The Game Is Up’
Technology

NYU Mathematician Embroiled in AI Controversy Says the Machines Have Won: ‘The Game Is Up’

Has math officially gone the way of chess and Go?

Osteoporosis affects millions: could modified cells rebuild their bones?
Science

Osteoporosis affects millions: could modified cells rebuild their bones?

Small trial hints at regenerative potential of bone-seeking marrow cells.

'Game-changing' Andy's Man Club charity expanding in Devon
Health

'Game-changing' Andy's Man Club charity expanding in Devon

The charity provides safe spaces for men to talk about their emotions without being judged.

Betting strategies: Best approaches, guidelines for sports bettors September 2026
Sports

Betting strategies: Best approaches, guidelines for sports bettors September 2026

We'll go over some betting strategies and guidelines for those interested in making wagers on sports events

World

At least 46,000 displaced by escalating Yemen fighting: UN

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) warns that the figure is rising 'by the hour'.

Megan Khang and Alison Lee rally from 2 down to win and put US ahead at Solheim Cup
Business

Megan Khang and Alison Lee rally from 2 down to win and put US ahead at Solheim Cup

DEN BOSCH, Netherlands (AP) — Megan Khang was dancing on the first tee in a white, star-spangled cowboy hat as the Solheim Cup opened Friday morning.

Gary Oldman Clarifies James Bond Remarks: "Hoping It's Jack Lowden"
Culture

Gary Oldman Clarifies James Bond Remarks: "Hoping It's Jack Lowden"

Gary Oldman has reflected playfully on creating headlines around the world with his comments about the James Bond casting process.

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