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AI

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.

Technology

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

Science

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
Health

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.

Sports

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

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

World

Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctions

Move ends the Security Council’s watchdog panel on Iran sanctions.

How Adidas found its place in culture again
Business

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.

‘Miami Vice ’85’: John Leguizamo To Play Villain In Universal Pic Starring Michael B. Jordan And Austin Butler
Culture

‘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'

AI

Is the AI safety debate about safety or control?

Not everyone agrees with Amodei's call for globally coordinated action for AI safety.

‘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.

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 ...

Fantasy Football Week 2 PPR cheat sheet: Dave Richard's player ratings to make tough start and sit decisions
Sports

Fantasy Football Week 2 PPR cheat sheet: Dave Richard's player ratings to make tough start and sit decisions

Find your optimal starting lineup using our PPR cheat sheet covering everyone playing in Week 2

World

Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

Why does Brazil get to speak first at UNGA?

The creator strategies every brand needs now
Business

The creator strategies every brand needs now

Influencer marketing has become an essential part of the branding mix—but the playbook is changing fast. As audiences grow savvier, creators become more influential, and the line between advertising, entertainment, and community continues to blur, brands have to rethink what makes a creator partnership actually work. This panel will unpack what comes next for the creator economy—and what brands need to know to keep up. From choosing the right creators and building partnerships that go beyond a s

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

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.

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

NASA Invites Media to SpaceX’s 35th Resupply Launch to Space Station
Science

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.

Health

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 injury report highlights Fantasy Football concerns for Nico Collins, Ladd McConkey, and Zay Flowers
Sports

Thursday injury report highlights Fantasy Football concerns for Nico Collins, Ladd McConkey, and Zay Flowers

Heath Cummings examines the latest Week 2 injuries, with Nico Collins, Ladd McConkey and Zay Flowers facing uncertain availability

World

Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?

Why have China's oil prices reached a record high?

Everything you need to know about mega-IPOs
Business

Everything you need to know about mega-IPOs

SpaceX’s record-setting IPO has ushered in a new era for the public markets—and the biggest listings may still be ahead. With Anthropic reportedly targeting a valuation of $2 trillion or more and OpenAI also eyeing the public markets, a handful of mega-IPOs could reshape not just Wall Street but the industries and economy around them. Will these blockbuster listings unlock a new wave of innovation and investment or crowd out smaller companies trying to enter the public markets? Join this session

GTA 6 soundtrack reveal revives digital release debate
Culture

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.

AI

UN turns to Google to make its global data ready for AI agents

The shift comes after a UNICEF test found leading AI models struggled to accurately retrieve global development statistics.

Snapchat is open to time limits for teens spending too much time on social media
Technology

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.

Science

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.

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

SMU vs. Louisvlle prediction, picks, odds, spread: Mustangs, Cardinals meet in top-25 clash

SMU and Louisville square off in a game with major ACC title race implications

World

US issues visas to Iran’s president, foreign minister to participate in UN session — AP

The Iranian delegation is smaller than last year

Corporate America is crushing senior-level mothers
Business

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

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

Siri AI in iOS 27 has actually broken some Siri functionality that worked pretty damn well before | Stuff
AI

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

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)

WATCH: Jeffries calls on Republicans to stay in Washington to work on AI safety
Science

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.

Health

'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.

Alabama vs. Florida State prediction, picks, odds, spread: Crimson Tide look to avenge 2025 upset loss
Sports

Alabama vs. Florida State prediction, picks, odds, spread: Crimson Tide look to avenge 2025 upset loss

Mike Norvell faces mounting pressure as the Seminoles visit Tuscaloosa to challenge a suffocating Crimson Tide defense

World

Can ‘middle powers’ come together to build a new economic alliance?

Canada's prime minister outlines plans for stronger ties with the EU.

How to lead a company into its next act
Business

How to lead a company into its next act

Even successful companies can find themselves at an inflection point. Markets shift, customers evolve, and the strategies that fueled years of growth may no longer apply. At Match Group, CEO Spencer Rascoff is focused on building the company’s next chapter and rethinking what the future of connection looks like in the age of AI. In a candid conversation, Rascoff unpacks Match Group’s turnaround strategy and the leadership tactics he’s using to help a global organization move with greater speed,

‘Tyson’ Trailer: Mike Tyson Chronicles His Journey From Dropout to Heavyweight Champion in Netflix Docuseries
Culture

‘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.

AI

Microsoft exec called AI scraping ‘the largest theft of labor in human history,’ new unredacted filings reveal

Newly unsealed court filings show Microsoft privately called OpenAI's data practices "theft" while both companies scraped paywalled Times content, built datasets from it, and warned internally it would gut publishers.

Technology

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
Science

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

Does that mean your consciousness extends across the multiverse?

Health

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 ...

BYU vs. Colorado State prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 11 Cougars set to face tough road test against Rams
Sports

BYU vs. Colorado State prediction, pick, odds, spread: No. 11 Cougars set to face tough road test against Rams

BYU can't exhale after a big conference win over Arizona

World

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.

Building a cloud designed for AI
Business

Building a cloud designed for AI

The cloud built for the internet era was designed to serve many different workloads. Today, AI demands something fundamentally different. CoreWeave cofounder and CEO Mike Intrator discusses why AI requires a cloud rebuilt from first principles and how that infrastructure and software is helping more people turn ideas into action. This session will help you gain clearer understanding of the massive technological and physical demands behind AI—and the decisions that will determine whether its next

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

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)

OpenAI reveals more instances of concerning AI model behaviors during testing - Engadget
Technology

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
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.

Andy Burnham urged to set dementia waiting-time target
Health

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.

Former Giants DC Wink Martindale takes veiled jab at Brian Daboll over Jaxson Dart, Cam Ward
Sports

Former Giants DC Wink Martindale takes veiled jab at Brian Daboll over Jaxson Dart, Cam Ward

The development of Dart and Ward seems to be trending in opposite directions after their coaching changes

World

West stands to gain from breaking Russia, Belarus apart — Lukashenko

He said that it is not Belarus, but the resource·rich lands further to the east that are the main target of the Western elites

Data is Everywhere—Insight isn’t: Understanding what consumers want
Business

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

The Old & New Hollywood Guard Wielding AI’s Might
Culture

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.

Could Autonomous AI Trigger an Accidental War? US and Chinese Experts Demand Red Lines
AI

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.

Canada’s Carney stops short of endorsing von der Leyen’s associate member plan
Technology

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
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.

Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA hiring delays, a new Bavarian Nordic CEO, and more
Health

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

SMU vs. Louisivlle prediction, picks, odds, spread: Mustangs, Cardinals meet in top-25 clash
Sports

SMU vs. Louisivlle prediction, picks, odds, spread: Mustangs, Cardinals meet in top-25 clash

SMU and Louisville square off in a game with major ACC title race implications

World

Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths

The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.

Scaling against the current: How to build through opposition
Business

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

Edie Falco To Star In Legal Drama Series 'Katie Greaves' At Fox
Culture

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.

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