World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.
JetBrains unveils JetBrains Air for agentic software development
JetBrains Air system will comprise existing and future tools for executing, controlling, and governing software delivery workflows involving developers and autonomous agents.
#OpEd: The Discord ban affects freelancers, students, remote workers
Earlier this evening I was trying to send some editorial instructions to our Discord group chat for work. All of these messages didn’t go through. I had initially thought I was in a no-signal zone, but my GOMO eSIM clearly had a 5G signal. Not thinking about it too much I switched to my SMART
Tom Gauld: ‘Trust me, it’s safe’
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military
The China Aerospace Studies Institute published open-source research on the PLA’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities.
'Thursday Night Football' prediction, odds, time: Falcons-Packers picks from expert on a 48-20 roll
R.J. White reveals his picks for Atlanta Falcons vs. Green Bay Packers in the 2026 Week 3 'Thursday Night Football' matchup
Azerbaijan pardons French national jailed for spying
The move comes after the EU lifts sanctions on oligarchs following what diplomats described as pressure from Baku.
Iggy Pop, Rise Against Highlight Day One At Riot Fest In Chicago
Legendary punk icon Iggy Pop stole the show Friday night as Riot Fest got underway in Chicago with performances by Rise Against, Twenty One Pilots, Tricky and more.
Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex - Full Commander Decklist
Commander fans can now check out the full decklist for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex deck.
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai
Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation says it knows of five crashes in which drivers using devices from comma.ai crashed into stopped or slow-moving cars.
When will the AMOC collapse? We don’t know, but should still prepare
Uncertainty about when or even if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vital ocean current, might collapse has been an excuse to ignore the risk, but that actually makes it even more important that we act now
Flagship gets a Pentagon contract
Biotech investment firm Flagship Pioneering has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense to advance countermeasure technologies against biological threats.
Ottawa city council approves Trump Avenue name change
Council passed the motion to rename the street hours after the U.S. president renewed hostilities toward Canada in a social media post.
Wolfsburg terminate Christian Eriksen’s football contract by mutual consent
The 34-year-old has been recovering from an on-pitch collapse in June during a friendly between Denmark and Ukraine.
L.A. ‘28 Olympics Must Outstrip Paris As Biggest TV Event Ever, OBS CEO Says
The Paris Olympics on TV and streaming were hugely successful, but mark only a starting point for the Olympic Broadcasting Service as it prepares for Los Angeles in 2028.
Aadar Jain And Alekha Advani Register Marriage A Year After Their Wedding: ‘Trial Period Over’ | Pics
After celebrating their wedding in February 2025, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani have now completed the legal formalities and shared photos from the signing.
YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
One SVG, nine posters: CSS linked parameters
An SVG placed as a content image or a background image has always been a styling dead end: you can put it on the page, but you can’t paint it. CSS Linked Parameters finally change that, and Firefox Nightly is the first browser to try. Let’s print a Warhol with it.
Researcher finds that cats lie around for a ridiculous amount of time
Josie Ford Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more A little catty Feedback’s felines are often nowhere to be seen. For hours at a time – in the case of the more free-range cat, sometimes several days – they vanish from sight. What might they be doing? Torturing the local small-animal population perhaps, or chasing fallen leaves around the yard, or visiting the local school to cause as much disruption to learning as possible, or perhaps just lazing in a warm spot to sleep.
The Next Four Years Will Decide the Ocean’s Future
I led Seychelles’ effort to designate 30% of its waters for protection. The world must follow, writes former president Danny Faure.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends bad start to $500M contract: 'Based on what I did, not ... what I'm going to do'
The power-zapped first baseman put up a disappointing 2026 for a Blue Jays team that went from the World Series to closing in on playoff elimination
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
Violations against Palestinians in Gaza continue even as world leaders call on Israel to adhere to ceasefire deal.
Wednesday Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See The Aurora Borealis Tonight
Mild auroral activity is forecast for states along the northern U.S. border.
Antonio Brown To Accept Sweet Plea Deal In Attempted Murder Case
Antonio Brown's in his Godfather era ... the former NFL superstar is set to take a plea deal in his attempted murder case after prosecutors "made him an offer he couldn't refuse," according to AB's lawyer!
Obsbot’s tiny Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing is now 23% off
Obsbot's webcam range has always impressed us during tests, so the Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing, autofocus, and gesture control is well worth checking out.
America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet helped you steer, and a cerium compound scrubbed the exhaust. All of these devices function because of 17 metals collectively known as rare earth elements. The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer.
Future of Amazon rainforest may hinge on Brazil presidential election
A general election in Brazil next month is widely seen as a choice between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro
Steph Curry Hopes His Life-Changing Diagnosis Will Inspire Others to Go to the Doctor
The basketball star opens up about his experience with keratoconus.
Week 3 NFL survivor pool picks, advice, strategy: NFL expert reveals best knockout pick, teams to avoid
R.J. White reveals his knockout pool strategy and top Week 3 NFL survivor pick
World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Updates Makes Key Improvements to Controller Experience
World of Warcraft: Forever beta testers can now download the latest client build and check out the improvements.
‘Brothers’ Review: Matthew McConaughey And Woody Harrelson Pal Around In Charming Apple TV Comedy
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves in ‘Brothers,’ a charming new Apple TV comedy about friendship, family and whether the longtime pals might actually be related.
Open de France 2026 golf on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch Open de France 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
ChatGPT mobile app gets voice-based agentic features
Pro and Plus users will be able to use the Work tab on their phones to complete agentic tasks.
Last week in the studio (CW38-26) - Stuff & Nonsense Ltd.
I made real progress on my upcoming book, Standout Designs for the Web.
What is the fastest way to empty a full jug of water?
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
Everything you need to know about MIGRAINES - and how to treat them
I have spent 16 years working with people in pain, and trained at the world famous Danish Headache Center with neurologists, a brain surgeon and emergency medicine doctors.
Andorra vs Malta Prediction and Betting Tips | September 24th 2026
Andorra and Malta get their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign underway when they square off at the Estadi de la FAF d'Encamp on Thursday.
Portugal vs Wales: UEFA Nations League – teams, start, lineups, Ronaldo
Portugal bring their Nations League defence against Wales, with Cristiano Ronaldo eyeing 1,000 goals before retirement.
Alice Walton On Her Plans For A Major New Arkansas Hospital
Alice Walton talks about why she's funding a major new Arkansas hospital in this week's Forbes innovationRx newsletter.
Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join these exclusive sessions. Save $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them
The fraud is not limited to obvious fake accounts. Some scammers create batches of recruiter profiles using copied photos and similar account details. Others take over dormant,...
What is an itch, and why can a simple touch calm it?
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
The everyday vegetable your liver craves after a boozy weekend
As Natalie, 51, reveals the fad diet she learnt the hard way never to try again, Peacock names the household vegetable she considers a genuine superfood.
'It's a dream come true': Ottawa Charge sign first-round pick Vivian Jungels to one-year deal
The 22-year-old defender has signed on to play with the Charge for one year and will soon make her first-ever trip to Ottawa. Read more.
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength
Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
Tim Janus, ‘Amazing Race’ Contestant And Competitive Eater, Dies At 49
Tim Janus, who appeared as a contestant on the hit reality series "The Amazing Race," and other major game shows and competitive eating contests, has died.
Avengers Endgame: Encore Expected to Beat 3 Huge New Release Movies at the Box Office
Despite several high-profile movies releasing this weekend, Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Encore will come in first at the box office.
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.
Building a self-powered, smart warning system to detect local floods
When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yar
This week’s new questions
Is it faster to jog up stairs or take them two at a time? If the world we observe is just our brain’s interpretation of the electro-chemical signals it receives from our eyes, what is the world actually like?
People on certain meds told to 'pause' if they get three symptoms
If you experience three symptoms in particular, the pharmacist has explained what you should do
Ben Johnson is facing challenge he's never encountered in coaching career as Bears prepare for Eagles
With Caleb Williams out and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, Ben Johnson could turn to a 38-year-old signal-caller
Witkoff, Kushner confirm US’ interest in resolving Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow on September 5
How MSPs Can Close The Great Chasm Between Delivery And Real Client Value
Today, operational stability is taken for granted, and AI makes answers more available than ever. MSPs need to assume a more strategic role that turns delivery into real client value.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
Privacy policies on top LLMs take over 20 minutes to read, so perhaps it no wonder people are signing their lives over to ChatGPT and others
Read the small print
Iran's president to speak at the United Nations in rare wartime address
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic republic. President Masoud Pezeshkian held
Twisteddoodles on how to make a cell look its very best
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
Illinois becomes first Midwest state to allow medically assisted death as "Deb's law" goes into effect
A new Illinois law lets terminally ill patients request a lethal prescription to end their lives, making the state the 13th in the U.S. — and the first in the Midwest — to permit it.
Agent's Take: 2026 contract-year players to watch -- will Puka Nacua become NFL's highest-paid wide receiver?
Baker Mayfield and Jonathan Taylor secured extensions ahead of the season, but George Pickens, Kyler Murray and others have plenty riding on 2026
Jerusalem Daily: World leaders condemn Israel at UN
Palestinians protest Israel’s prison visit bans as settler pogroms continue across the occupied West Bank.
Warriors Steph Curry Discusses His Eye Condition Keratoconus
Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history, discusses his journey with keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder.
Dead Kennedys Icon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Vows to Keep Playing ‘As Long As Health Allows’
Dead Kennedys management shared East Bay Ray's health update with fans on social media, with many leaving supportive words in the comments.