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Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
AI

Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'

Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.

Technology

Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria's conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his rel

Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life
Science

Turning on these smartphone safety features could literally save your life

Both Android and iOS offer features and apps that can make you safer no matter where you are and what you're doing.

Six drinks to prevent liver disease - and ones that may REVERSE damage
Health

Six drinks to prevent liver disease - and ones that may REVERSE damage

As liver disease surges in the US, certain dietary factors have become increasingly clear. Dietitians have revealed to the Daily Mail the healthiest drinks for your liver.

UFC 331 results: Arman Tsarukyan scores brutal knockout of Mauricio Ruffy with elbow, calls for title shot
Sports

UFC 331 results: Arman Tsarukyan scores brutal knockout of Mauricio Ruffy with elbow, calls for title shot

Tsarukyan emphatically delivered his statement as the top lightweight contender on the planet

World

Morocco’s PJD: what has the party learned from its dramatic fall

After its 2021 defeat, the party with an Islamic reference is rebuilding under Abdelilah Benkirane. Can it regain trust?

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue
Business

Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of right arm discomfort.

Culture

Pampanga bet succeeds PH queen in Egypt pageant

MANILA, Philippines — Kapampangan lass Sophia Bianca Santos posted a second consecutive win for the Philippines at the 2026 Miss Elite competition in Egypt, an unprecedented back-to-back victory in the pageant’s history, further asserting the country’s status as an international pageant powerhouse.

AI

Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts

Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.

Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice
Technology

Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice

Antarctica is famous for being a continent buried under ice.

Science

At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution

Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.

Why experts say you should NEVER dismiss hard-to-shift weight
Health

Why experts say you should NEVER dismiss hard-to-shift weight

Having been slender without much effort for much of her life, Mila Habsy was surprised when her trousers began to feel tighter each morning.

UFC 331 -- Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2: Results, winners, highlights from fight card
Sports

UFC 331 -- Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2: Results, winners, highlights from fight card

Los Angeles played host to a wild night of fights up and down this loaded event

World

How did the US recall a billion products in six months?

The US recalled to a billion products off the market in just six months.

Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place
Business

Malaysia Airlines staff named best in Asia, cabin crew at global 3rd place

Malaysia Airlines has been named Best Airline Staff in Asia at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards with its cabin crew earning a place among the top three in the World's Best Airline Cabin Crew category.

Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’
Culture

Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’

Mark Ruffalo told Rob Bonta 'don't you dare' settle the antitrust lawsuit with Paramount.

AI

Australia’s Albanese Urges World to Act for Humanity in AI Race

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said middle powers have an important role to play in mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence and called for cooperation between the US and China.

The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers - Engadget
Technology

The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers - Engadget

Wired and wireless Xbox controllers both have their advantages and drawbacks. Do you prefer convenience or do you hate worrying about batteries?

US deployment of space weapons raises risks of fresh arms race: China
Science

US deployment of space weapons raises risks of fresh arms race: China

US acknowledges weapons in orbit for the first time, while Chinese experts warn the move could trigger a new space arms race.

Health

Many women report being 'dismissed' by doctors. The problems extend far beyond the exam room

Lingering health issues translate into missed opportunities at work or less time and energy for family, said Renee Wittemyer, a vice president at ...

Where does LSU go from here? Lane Kiffin, Tigers must handle business before November gauntlet
Sports

Where does LSU go from here? Lane Kiffin, Tigers must handle business before November gauntlet

The Tigers' margin for error when it comes to CFP contention took a significant hit on Saturday night

World

Peruvian journalist shot dead after threatening to expose police

Peruvian journalist ‘China Polo’ has been shot dead a week after receiving death threats over a police investigation.

Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today
Business

Age pension rises $37 per fortnight today

Singles will get an extra $36.80 per fortnight and couples will get an extra $55.60 under inflation adjustments to the age pension today.

Trump Says He Will Create A.I. Force and Pick Artificial Intelligence Czar
Culture

Trump Says He Will Create A.I. Force and Pick Artificial Intelligence Czar

First there was Space Force ... now, President Donald Trump has announced that in order to monitor artificial intelligence, he will create -- you guessed it -- an A.I. Force.

Higher interest rates and AI safety fears put the stock market to the test last week
AI

Higher interest rates and AI safety fears put the stock market to the test last week

Investors wrestled with the prospect of a new Fed rate-hiking cycle and the raging debate on whether to slow down AI.

It took just one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
Technology

It took just one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture

Here is the tale of my first day with the iPhone 18 Pro Max's new variable aperture and why it's such a game-changer.

Even quantum theory may not let rational agents agree to disagree
Science

Even quantum theory may not let rational agents agree to disagree

A new study has shown that Aumann's Agreement Theorem holds beyond classical probability and applies to quantum mechanics.

Why even an occasional pint could raise your prostate cancer risk
Health

Why even an occasional pint could raise your prostate cancer risk

One of the most common questions men diagnosed with prostate cancer ask is: 'Why me?' As a prostate surgeon for more than 40 years, I'd usually explain that it was largely down to factors beyond control.

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Ole Miss joins top five, Texas A&M tumbles in college football rankings
Sports

Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Ole Miss joins top five, Texas A&M tumbles in college football rankings

Projecting the new AP Top 25 poll after Week 3 action saw the Rebels get a revenge win over Lane Kiffin and the Aggies stumble against Kentucky

World

Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation

PM Anthony Albanese asks Apple CEO Tim Cook to back Canberra's online safety laws to 'keep Australians safe'.

Philippines Crime News: Woman’s body found in refrigerator after landlord smells foul odor inside home, person of interest in custody
Business

Philippines Crime News: Woman’s body found in refrigerator after landlord smells foul odor inside home, person of interest in custody

Tragedy struck in Rodriguez, Philippines, where a woman's lifeless body was found inside a refrigerator. Authorities consider her partner a person of interest, given that she had recently posted bail following grave charges of illegal detention. Investigators suspect that financial motives could lie

John Farnham’s family give heartbreaking update ahead of tribute concert
Culture

John Farnham’s family give heartbreaking update ahead of tribute concert

His health has deteriorated and he will not be able to attend the charity show in Melbourne.

AI

Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force

Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.

Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)
Technology

Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)

In mid-2026, a swarm of AI agents coordinated a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a platform where machine learning communities can collectively work to improve AI models and capabilities. This breach happened without human supervision. Friend of the show and science communicator Dr. Petr Lebedev brings

Trump wants ‘AI Force’ to keep US AI race moving despite growing concerns
Science

Trump wants ‘AI Force’ to keep US AI race moving despite growing concerns

Trump claims that existing criminal and civil justice systems can help address the risks of increasingly powerful AI systems without slowing their development.

Truth about 'sleepy girl' mocktails... and what really helps insomnia
Health

Truth about 'sleepy girl' mocktails... and what really helps insomnia

For many people, sleep deprivation and nightly sleep struggles have become an exhausting part of life. So, it's easy to understand the appeal of the trendy 'sleepy girl' mocktail,

UFC 334 fight card: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes to headline in New York
Sports

UFC 334 fight card: Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit, Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes to headline in New York

A pair of massive title fights will headline the annual event in November

World

How much of a challenge are recurrent bombings for Pakistan?

Dozens were killed and injured in an attack by an armed group in a northwestern city.

Meet Ziyu Ye, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 2×2 Rubik's Cube in 0.39 seconds to set a Guinness World Record
Business

Meet Ziyu Ye, the Chinese speedcuber who solved a 2×2 Rubik's Cube in 0.39 seconds to set a Guinness World Record

Chinese speedcuber Ziyu Ye has set a Guinness World Record by solving a 2×2×2 Cube in just 0.39 seconds at the China Hefei Open 2025. His performance broke Teodor Zajders previous 0.43-second record. The achievement came during the first round of the competition, adding another notable result to Yes

Chris Rock And Rosalind Eleazar On The Misadventures Of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio
Culture

Chris Rock And Rosalind Eleazar On The Misadventures Of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio

Chris Rock and Rosalind Eleazar on the misadventures of the feisty heroine of ‘Misty Green’ – TIFF Studio

AI

Prices go up in 7 days. Get your Disrupt ticket now.

Current ticket pricing ends Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then..

SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget
Technology

SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget

For Starship’s 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.

Theory Beyond Theorems and Proofs: A Guest Post
Science

Theory Beyond Theorems and Proofs: A Guest Post

Scott’s foreword: I’m extremely grateful to my brilliant colleagues, Pravesh Kothari, Raghu Meka, and Prasad Raghavendra, for sharing the guest post below about how theoretical computer…

Plagued by verrucas? New treatment using microwaves can banish them
Health

Plagued by verrucas? New treatment using microwaves can banish them

A simple 15-minute procedure that heats up the foot using microwaves could be the end for stubborn verrucas.

Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket
Sports

Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket

Mass changes in our bowl projections and College Football Playoff picks after the first quarter of the season

World

Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza

Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?
Business

REA Group vs CAR Group: Which is best for income investors?

REA Group Ltd (ASX: REA) and CAR Group Ltd (ASX: CAR) compared for income, dividend franking and value—my verdict for Australian investors.

'VIBE' box office collection day 2: Kunal Khemu and Preity Zinta's film records 55.9% growth; earns Rs 2.65 cr on Saturday
Culture

'VIBE' box office collection day 2: Kunal Khemu and Preity Zinta's film records 55.9% growth; earns Rs 2.65 cr on Saturday

Kunal Khemu's 'VIBE' recorded an increase in its box office earnings on Saturday, September 19. The action thriller comedy earned Rs 2.65 cr in India net on Day 2, according to Sacnilk.

AI

Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies

Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.

How to factory reset your Steam Deck - Engadget
Technology

How to factory reset your Steam Deck - Engadget

There are a few reasons you might want to factory reset your device, and doing so is easy.

What do you want to happen to your body after you die?
Science

What do you want to happen to your body after you die?

Cremation? Casket? Space burial?

Health

Medicaid work requirements are coming to North Carolina in 2027: Here's what to know

Native American or Alaska Native: Eligible for Indian Health Services. Individuals with complex medical conditions may also qualify for an exemption ...

Trinidad Chambliss surges to Heisman favorite after leading Ole Miss past LSU
Sports

Trinidad Chambliss surges to Heisman favorite after leading Ole Miss past LSU

Former D-II transfer takes over Heisman frontrunner status after leading Rebels past No. 7 LSU with a clutch game-winning touchdown drive

‘I’m so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran labels war in Gaza ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’
World

‘I’m so, so sorry’: Ed Sheeran labels war in Gaza ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’

The besieged musician admitted to making mistakes as he addressed fans directly for the first time at a concert in Philadelphia.

Trump cuts short weekend, unexpectedly returns to White House amid rising Middle East tensions
Business

Trump cuts short weekend, unexpectedly returns to White House amid rising Middle East tensions

US President Donald Trump unexpectedly returned to the White House from Camp David on Saturday as tensions escalated in the Middle East. The move came after Saudi Arabia said Iran-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh. The State Department and US embassies also issued security al

Trump wants to rename AI, and his 3 suggestions are already raising eyebrows
Culture

Trump wants to rename AI, and his 3 suggestions are already raising eyebrows

President Donald Trump sought to rename artificial intelligence, calling the term 'inaccurate' and 'very ineloquent' and asking for suggestions

Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget
AI

Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget

The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.

Broken Sword creator explains why he’s choosing humans over AI to develop 2 remake
Technology

Broken Sword creator explains why he’s choosing humans over AI to develop 2 remake

Co-founder Charles Cecil says humans are better at capturing emotion and character than AI tools.

APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
Science

APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss   APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Analemma over the Callanish Stones Explanation: If you went outside at the same time every day and took a picture that included the Sun, how would the Sun’s position change?

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions
Health

Jehovah’s Witnesses allow blood-derived products but keep ban on whole-blood transfusions

The Jehovah’s Witnesses have partly eased their longstanding prohibition on the medical use of donated blood.

UFC 331 results, highlights: Sean Sharaf scores all-time upset in vicious knockout of Gable Steveson
Sports

UFC 331 results, highlights: Sean Sharaf scores all-time upset in vicious knockout of Gable Steveson

Sharaf landed a picture-perfect left hook just 12 seconds into the fight that put Steveson out cold

World

Ed Sheeran calls Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ after Palestine controversy

The British singer addresses fans at his concert in Philadelphia as his US Loop Tour resumes.

Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack
Business

Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack

Al-Qaida-linked JNIM has released videos showing dozens of Malian soldiers it claims to have captured and said more than 100 others were killed in a September 10 attack on an army camp. The claims could not be independently verified, while Malis military confirmed losses but gave no figures.

J Balvin Shares Impassioned Birthday Message for Ex Valentina Ferrer Days After Confirming Breakup
Culture

J Balvin Shares Impassioned Birthday Message for Ex Valentina Ferrer Days After Confirming Breakup

Days after J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer confirmed their breakup, the “Mi Gente” singer wished his former partner of a decade a happy birthday: “Today, all the flowers are for you.”

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