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The billionaire who can’t stop writing essays that freak out the world
AI

The billionaire who can’t stop writing essays that freak out the world

“If you’re explaining, you’re losing,” Ronald Reagan is credited with saying. Silicon Valley disagrees, led by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

Watch India’s Quick-Commerce Disruptor Stays Calm on AI ‘Myth’ - Bloomberg
Technology

Watch India’s Quick-Commerce Disruptor Stays Calm on AI ‘Myth’ - Bloomberg

Widely seen as the architect of the instant delivery model in India, Deepinder Goyal stays confident that the platforms he has built up under Eternal, such as Zomato and Blinkit, can harness AI for their customers better than general AI models can. As Goyal steps away from day-to-day operations of t

Bumbling Cybercab Gets Trapped in Hotel Parking Lot, Drops off Passenger Right Where He Started
Science

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.

Kennedy announces new effort to speed up autism diagnoses
Health

Kennedy announces new effort to speed up autism diagnoses

Health secretary Kennedy announced a new effort to improve autism diagnoses, arguing that the current model is outdated

Bills vs. Lions betting guide: Odds, picks, anytime TD scorers for NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football game
Sports

Bills vs. Lions betting guide: Odds, picks, anytime TD scorers for NFL Week 2 Thursday Night Football game

Buffalo opens its new stadium in a high-powered Thursday night clash with Detroit featuring a massive 54.5-point total, player props for Josh Allen and Jahmyr Gibbs, and a first-half betting angle

Trump tells outdoorsmen at White House dinner he is so powerful he could ban fishing
World

Trump tells outdoorsmen at White House dinner he is so powerful he could ban fishing

Trump has boasted about his new helipad constructed right in the backyard of the White House during the event

Business

Generac surges to top of S&P leaderboard as big Amazon deal seals status as data center player

Generac surges to top of S&P leaderboard as big Amazon deal seals status as data center player

'Fauda' Season 5 Surges on Netflix in the Middle East With Oct. 7 Storyline
Culture

'Fauda' Season 5 Surges on Netflix in the Middle East With Oct. 7 Storyline

"Fauda" Season 5 is resonating with Netflix's global audience, reaching its highest ranking on the streamer's charts

AI

Chinese AI startup Moonshot launches Kimi for finance

Moonshot said Kimi can also access the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the St. Louis Fed’s FRED database.

Technology

Nexperia, Tata partner to make power chips in India

The companies will also work together on chip testing and assembly at Tata’s Jagiroad facility.

$125 million to boost US production of advanced battery materials
Science

$125 million to boost US production of advanced battery materials

Cabot will invest $125 million to expand US production of conductive battery materials in Louisiana and Texas.

Australia’s Sydney Airport staff shortages prompt plan to close tower overnight
Health

Australia’s Sydney Airport staff shortages prompt plan to close tower overnight

To compound the problem, hundreds of Qantas ground workers are set to strike over pay and working conditions next week.

Mets' Jared Young carted off field after collision with teammate
Sports

Mets' Jared Young carted off field after collision with teammate

Mets first baseman Jared Young was carted off the field in the sixth inning of Thursday night's game against Philadelphia after pitcher Nolan McLean accidentally struck him on the head while the two converged on Justin Crawford's slow grounder.

France arrests far‑right policeman suspected of plotting terrorist attack and making 3D‑printed weapons
World

France arrests far‑right policeman suspected of plotting terrorist attack and making 3D‑printed weapons

PARIS, Sept 18 — A policeman who follows “a violent radical far-right ideology” has been arrested in France on suspicion of plotting a terrorist attack, sources told AFP late...

How ‘Pacesetters’ are using AI to move the customer experience forward
Business

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

Prince Harry makes his first official statement since moving to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children
Culture

Prince Harry makes his first official statement since moving to the UK with Meghan Markle and their children

Prince Harry officially made his first-ever public appearance after he and Meghan Markle shifted back to the UK last month. The two arrived in the country in Birmingham on August 26, accompanied by their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Amid mixed reception online for the Dyson Camerajet, we ask Dyson how it created the video toothbrush capturing everyone's attention
AI

Amid mixed reception online for the Dyson Camerajet, we ask Dyson how it created the video toothbrush capturing everyone's attention

A camera in a toothbrush? Dyson's head of product development tells us how (and why)

Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city
Technology

Waymo says Singapore will be its next international robotaxi city

Coming in 2028

NASA Awards Launch Services for StarBurst Gamma-Ray Detector
Science

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.

Health

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 ...

True colours revealed as NFL coach rips Melbourne game
Sports

True colours revealed as NFL coach rips Melbourne game

He stuck to the script in Australia but only waited a week to tell everyone what he really thought.

World

Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability

UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty gives away part of every sale. Here’s where the money goes
Business

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 nonprofit foundation, which she established to help expand youth mental health resources worldwide. Over the past five years, the Rare Impact Fund has supported 30 nonprofit partner organizations across five continents with grants and contributions, t

Disney Star Debby Ryan Reveals Devastating Brain Injury Left Her ‘Out of Commission’ for Six Months
Culture

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.

AI

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.

‘I don’t remember the case number leave me alone': US cops ignore Flock camera oversight, probing nationwide surveillance network with bogus reasoning
Technology

‘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
Science

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.

As AI behavior raises concerns, ex-researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead
Health

As AI behavior raises concerns, ex-researcher Jacob Coxon warns what may lie ahead

OpenAI announced it had discovered six new instances of “concerning or unexpected” behavior by its artificial intelligence models. It follows repeated warnings about how rapid advances in AI threaten to outpace the ability to develop the tech safely. One of those warnings came from Jacob Coxon, a fo

Mets' Jared Young carted off field after colliding with Nolan McLean during play at first base
Sports

Mets' Jared Young carted off field after colliding with Nolan McLean during play at first base

Young was hospitalized and had feeling in his extremities, but was experiencing 'real concussion symptoms,' said manager Andy Green

World

Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture

Former Syrian official sentenced to 60 years in US prison for torturing prisoners under al-Assad's regime.

Business

CPIB hauls Multi-Chem CEO, COO in for questioning; stock hits circuit breaker

Both executive directors were asked to post bail, surrender passports and mobile phones

James Gunn Says Lanterns ‘Blackest Night’ Is Still Forthcoming & DCU Fans Have Theories
Culture

James Gunn Says Lanterns ‘Blackest Night’ Is Still Forthcoming & DCU Fans Have Theories

James Gunn teases that Lanterns’ “Blackest Night” moment is still to come, leaving DCU fans wondering what’s next.

AI

Google DeepMind launches institute to widen the AGI debate

The new institute aims to surface differing views between Google, Google DeepMind, and the broader global research community around AGI. "They will not always agree, and they will likely change their minds, as more data and information comes to light at the fast-moving frontier."

Missouri base starts its first $75M hangar for $700M B-21 bomber
Technology

Missouri base starts its first $75M hangar for $700M B-21 bomber

A $74.9 million project will build Whiteman Air Force Base's first B-21 Raider facility, including a specialized radio frequency hangar.

Parallel Universes May Not Be Completely Sealed Off, a New Quantum Theory Suggests
Science

Parallel Universes May Not Be Completely Sealed Off, a New Quantum Theory Suggests

Does that mean your consciousness extends across the multiverse?

From Isolation to Community: God's Answer to America's Loneliness Epidemic
Health

From Isolation to Community: God's Answer to America's Loneliness Epidemic

The report's name says it all: America's Demoralized Men.

Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets for Lions vs. Bills, NFL Thursday Night Football betting

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code to get ready for Thursday Night Football

World

White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE

The ex-Oklahoma state trooper’s nomination had stalled in the Senate as ICE faced growing scrutiny over its operations.

Giving back to get ahead
Business

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

Lea Michele, Sam Richardson & Nat Faxon Join 'Elsbeth' For Season 4
Culture

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.

AI

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.

RTX 5090s are going for as much as $9000, as AI server builders reportedly buy Nvidia's flagship by the pallet, but the photos behind the story may be AI-generated
Technology

RTX 5090s are going for as much as $9000, as AI server builders reportedly buy Nvidia's flagship by the pallet, but the photos behind the story may be AI-generated

AI firms are reportedly buying RTX 5090s by the pallet, which Nvidia's own driver license has prohibited since 2017

See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition
Science

See tiny organisms on show in microscopic video competition

The winning video features tiny hair-like structures, called cilia, in the airways of a child with a rare genetic disease.

Israel's Water Authority braces for weeks of reduced desalination output
Health

Israel's Water Authority braces for weeks of reduced desalination output

Five out of six plants are still operating at limited capacity, producing about half the normal amount. The state comptroller criticized Israel's Water Authority for failing to protect natural water reservoirs

D.J. Moore injury: Bills wideout ruled out after injuring shoulder vs. Lions
Sports

D.J. Moore injury: Bills wideout ruled out after injuring shoulder vs. Lions

The injury occurred during the second quarter of Buffalo's home opener

Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in US days after Team Trump's 'Mr Singh' post
World

Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times in US days after Team Trump's 'Mr Singh' post

The driver, who identified himself only by his surname, Singh, said the attack took place after another man followed him into a bathroom at the Bitter Creek Rest Area along Interstate 80 early Sunday morning.

Singapore needs a safe, stable and green source of energy. Can nuclear provide it?
Business

Singapore needs a safe, stable and green source of energy. Can nuclear provide it?

Small modular reactors could require less land and a smaller safety zone than traditional ones Read more at The Business Times.

'Big Brother' Season 28, Week 10: Double Eviction Night & Final 5 Revealed
Culture

'Big Brother' Season 28, Week 10: Double Eviction Night & Final 5 Revealed

Julie Chen Moonves returned to host another live eviction of Big Brother, with two houseguests evicted.

Google's revamped CC is an AI agent for families and groups - Engadget
AI

Google's revamped CC is an AI agent for families and groups - Engadget

CC gives an AI agent its own Google account in your family or group and sends all members a daily briefing.

Technology

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)

This 102-Piece Craftsman Tool Set Doesn’t Include Fasteners. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.
Science

This 102-Piece Craftsman Tool Set Doesn’t Include Fasteners. Here’s Why That’s a Good Thing.

Full-size hand tools and zero filler define our Best Overall home tool set.

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House
Health

Kennedy tells anti-vaccine activists they have a friend in Trump's White House

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists from an organization he once chaired that they have a friend in the White House

First XV champion shuns rugby to chase NRL dream
Sports

First XV champion shuns rugby to chase NRL dream

Seymour Stowers-Smith chose the Roosters after leading St Andrew’s to a national title.

World

Tunisia floods disrupt capital as heavy rain traps motorists and residents

Recurring floods disrupt daily life in Tunis, raising questions about drainage, transport and flood preparedness.

FCEL ALERT: Hagens Berman Reminds FuelCell Energy Investors of November 10, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline
Business

FCEL ALERT: Hagens Berman Reminds FuelCell Energy Investors of November 10, 2026 Lead Plaintiff Deadline

/PRNewswire/ -- National trial law firm Hagens Berman alerts investors in FuelCell Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCEL) that a securities class action has been filed,...

Stranglehold - Official Redband Trailer
Culture

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

AI

Crusoe raises $3.9B to build massive data centers and small modular “AI factories”

The round values the data center giant at $30.9 billion.

Technology

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

Science

Autopilot drone maps zigzag routes to clear moss from sloping roofs

Drones have many uses in surveillance and surveying, industrial inspection, aerial photography and filmmaking, package delivery and even dynamic light shows. Their fundamental ability to carry cameras, sensors and other equipment has opened up these diverse applications. Now, research published in t

Health

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 ...

Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to land $350 in bonus bets for Lions vs. Bills on NFL Thursday Night Football

Sign up with the latest FanDuel promo code and bet on Lions vs. Bills TNF to get your bonus bets

World

UN findings show US strikes on Minab could be war crimes

UN-backed human rights experts say the US committed possible war crimes when it launched two strikes.

Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build the next version of itself
Business

Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build the next version of itself

Anthropic

FCC Approves 49.5% Foreign Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros.
Culture

FCC Approves 49.5% Foreign Ownership of Paramount-Warner Bros.

The FCC has approved Paramount's petition to allow 49.5% ownership by Gulf state sovereign wealth funds as part of its Warner Bros. acquisition.

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