World in a Pulse
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Nscale Files $30B NYSE IPO With $1B Nvidia Note and $45B Anthropic Deal
Nscale IPO: the UK AI cloud company filed its Form S-1 with the SEC on September 18, targeting a $30 billion NYSE valuation and a $3 billion raise. The filing reveals $103.4 billion in contracts against just $140.6 million in first-half 2026 revenue, a $44.6 billion Anthropic anchor deal, $1
T. rex teeth indicate it ran as warm as an elephant
For most of the last century, T. rex was pictured as a sluggish, tail-dragging reptile that had to warm up in the sun before it could go anywhere. Then, further research changed that view, replacing it with the active, bird-like animal shown in the movie Jurassic Park. But whether T. rex used warm blood to power that activity remained a question. Now we might have gotten closer to an answer. A team of researchers led by Randon J. Flores and Robert A. Eagle, geochemists at the University of California, Los Angeles, has measured the T. rex body temperature by analyzing its teeth.
Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back
Researchers have uncovered a hidden molecular warning sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can linger even when patients feel well and appear to be in remission. By studying around 900 human gut biopsies and patient-derived mini-intestines, the team found that intestinal cells can remain un
'My mum died days after a routine operation. We never even got to say goodbye'
Charlotte Edwards said her mother Sandra was 'the heart of our home' and 'completely lived to spoil us'
Ponga exits in final minutes
Kalyn Ponga leaves the field for an HIA late against the Warriors.
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Across the wider Moscow region, the attack killed two people and wounded 20, a local official said Sunday.
The big AI labs’ safety push could come with a competitive advantage
Some investors, analysts, and industry watchers believe the big AI labs, especially Anthropic, are taking advantage of the current AI safety scare by inviting regulations that only the largest labs can easily comply with. The AI safety concerns are real, but the financial burden of complying with the proposed regulatory solutions would conveniently entrench the big labs, the thinking goes, while putting smaller labs and open-model developers at a serious disadvantage. In this light, the recen
Jack Avery Fights Ex Gabbie Gonzalez's Latest Bid to See Their Daughter
Jack Avery is pushing back against his ex Gabbie Gonzalez's latest attempt to reconnect with their daughter ... saying there's a good reason a criminal protective order currently blocks her from having any contact.
Tech Industry Scratches Its Head Over Trump's 'AI Force' Proposal - Slashdot
Saturday morning President Trump announced he's creating an AI task force and appointing an AI czar, reports Politico. "I am forming the AI Force, much like I did Space Force, which has been a tremendous SUCCESS," Trump wrote Saturday in what Politico earlier described as "a lengthy Truth Social ...
A 100-Year-Old Physics Effect Doesn't Work How We Thought It Did, Study Finds
Non-physicists might hear of 'the Hall effect' and think it relates to the way time elongates when trying to get young children out of the front door, or the phenomenon where you always forget your keys or phone as you travel through the hallway.
Scientists Unleash Franken-Mice With Brains That Are Nearly Half Human
Scientists grew mice with part of their brain missing and filled the gap with human neurons, resulting in brains that were nearly half human.
Vital £6 urine test to find out if you're at risk of heart attack
A urine test that can predict heart attacks and strokes long before they happen should be offered to millions of Britons, according to experts.
Vikings vs. Bears odds, picks, predictions, betting preview for NFL Week 2 matchup
The Vikings visit the Bears in a matchup of 1-0 NFC North rivals for Week 2 of the NFL season
COVID cash meant to get kids back on track took surprising detour in blue-state school district
Albuquerque Public Schools spent hundreds of thousands in pandemic relief funds on anti-racism training instead of addressing student learning loss.
Japan scrambles into alert mode after North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into East Sea
Japan moved into an alert posture after North Korea launched a suspected ballistic missile. South Korea also confirmed the launch of an unidentified projectile toward the sea. The missile landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, authorities reported. North Korea recently rejected a resolution
Kelsey Parker gives birth to 'rainbow baby' and reveals adorable name
Kelsey Parker, widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has announced the birth of her baby and shared the cute name.
Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis
“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.”
Don’t buy a $500 dumbphone. These apps will make your Android phone calm
Don't spend $500 on a dumbphone. Here's how open-source, ad-free Android apps turned my Pixel 9a into a calmer, less distracting phone.
Bristol Harbour clean-up group celebrates 10 years of odd finds
The group is marking a decade of fishing everything from an inflatable doll to a Nintendo out of the harbour.
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.
Wing-back worry and a must up front: The five key battles in Milan vs. Lecce
AC Milan are taking on Lecce at San Siro this evening, hoping to get back to winning ways, and there are five key battles to keep an extra eye on.
Turkish FM says ready to meet Saudi defence needs – what does that mean?
Ankara expresses readiness to assist Riyadh as Houthi attacks escalate, testing a recent trilateral defence agreement.
Death by breath: How mining dust in Aravallis is killing residents
Unregulated Aravalli mining in Rajasthan has triggered a fatal silicosis crisis, claiming dozens of lives in villages like Syalodra. Affected families face catastrophic medical costs, unaddressed safety hazards, and rejected disability certifications. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court-appointed panel skipp
Stina Kayy Hot Shots To Celebrate Her 29th Birthday
Stina Kayy is officially 29 years old ... and in honor of her birthday today, let's take a look back at some of her bustiest snaps.
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.
Turn your shed into the ultimate winter workspace with an off-grid solar power station — a solar expert explains everything you need to know
A solar expert explains why it's the best way to to power your shed, and how to get started right now.
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream; by January 2026, 8 spawning nests were recorded above barriers salmon had been unable to pass for 70+ years
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream, reopening habitat that salmon had been unable to reach for more than seven decades. By January 2026, surveys recorded eight spawning nests, known as redds, in the newly accessible reaches above the former
The 5 Worst Breakfast Foods for Kidney Health, According to Dietitians - EatingWell
... health concerns as traditional bacon and sausage. “Although both do tend to have less fat than pork, turkey bacon and sausage generally have more ...
Leiataua's thumb stops Warriors charge
Ali Leiataua is ruled to have knocked on the ball after a challenge.
‘There will be a very sizeable Saudi response’ to Houthi attacks
Nawaf Obaid tells Al Jazeera that Saudi Arabia’s response to Houthi attacks from Yemen will be massive.
Bihar govt's coffers empty, yet crores spent on PM's birthday celebrations: Tejashwi Yadav
Tejashwi Yadav demanded ₹15,000 immediate relief for every flood- and drought-hit family in Bihar, while seeking national disaster status for the floods. The RJD leader also alleged that crores were spent on PM Modis birthday celebrations despite the state governments “empty” coffers.
Hellraiser: Revival's new Steam demo lets you step into Hell early - and its grisly new trailer shows exactly what's waiting for you
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival gets a playable Steam demo and a new "Scarlet Church" trailer ahead of its launch on 8th October.
Trump proposes ‘AI Force’ amid rogue-agent fears but rejects new regulations
Trump proposes follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about AI’s pace or potential for harm Read more at The Business Times.
Jensen Huang says there is '0% chance' AI destroys the world by 2030 — 'We should go as fast as we can, irrespective of anyone else,' dismisses Anthropic doom warnings and rejects new regulations
What about by 2031?
New £1m grant to help protect Gloucestershire green spaces
The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.
New £121m NHS Wales hub to cut waiting times with six new operating theatres
The hub is expected to help ensure no patient in the region waits longer than 36 weeks for treatment by 2030
High school football: Saturday's scores
Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Salah scores hat-trick as Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray in Turkish league
Mohamed Salah scored three goals and created the fourth as the Turkish champions were defeated 4–0 by Trabzonspor.
Can you trust AI’s answer to your question? Here’s what to consider
I recently typed a simple question into Google search: How much screen time is too much for teenagers? Instead of presenting links, as Google had been doing for many years, it gave me an AI-generated answer. The artificial intelligence agent cited a number, then complicated that reply, noting that quality and balance of time could matter more than the number of hours, and that “too much” time could depend on a teenager’s sleep, exercise, school demands, and mood. I tried another search: Shoul
Sex and dating for the sandwich generation - Sharon Horgan on her latest comedy Youth
"It's really weird watching yourself age on screen because that's not fun," Horgan reveals.
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
How to watch time trial at UCI World Road Championships 2026: free streams & TV channels
Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser will be the riders to beat on the 39.2km urban circuit
Video. Latest news bulletin | September 20th, 2026 – Midday
Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report
Jet’s canopies among components missing, sparking fears of potential reverse engineering, as city’s authorities decline to comment.
Don’t mention the football
I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it.
Celtic v Rangers: Scottish Premiership – live
Minute-by-minute: Rangers trail Celtic by five points in the Scottish Premiership. Can they claw it back? Join John Brewin
For the first time, Europe’s wild honeybees are listed as endangered; researchers warn some populations could fall by a median 56% within 10 years without new swarms from managed hives
A groundbreaking study reveals Europe's wild honeybees are endangered, facing a potential 56% decline in just a decade as habitat loss and disease threaten their existence. Discover the implications for biodiversity and conservation.
Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian look loved-up on date night with her mum Kris
F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and reality star Kim Kardashian can't keep away from each other as their romance heats up
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.
Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice
Antarctica is famous for being a continent buried under ice.
OpenAI Projects $278B Cash Burn: Record Round Runs Dry Before Revenue Catches Up
OpenAI cash burn projections from an internal July document reveal the company expects $278 billion in negative free cash flow through 2030, exhausting its record $122 billion March round by 2028, two years before revenue peaks, even as investors approach it about a new private round above $1.2
Brussels doubles down on Car-Free Sunday
The event is one of the city’s most visible environmental traditions
Christopher Nkunku returns to Leipzig with new leadership role and a point to prove
After tough stints at Chelsea and Milan, the French forward steps into a new leadership role to mentor a young squad and push for a return to the national team
Asian Games: Smriti Mandhana breaks T20 record as India beat Bangladesh
India defeat Bangladesh by 114 runs to book women's cricket final against Sri Lanka, who beat Pakistan by eight wickets.
Lib Dem Daisy Cooper vows to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.
Matthew Rhys' sister 'so proud of him' after historic Emmy wins
Rhys, from Cardiff, became the first person to win two lead acting Emmy prizes in one night.
Burned Out and Unemployed, Young People in China Are Launching AI Startups
HANGZHOU, China—When Wu Songyun, 35, worked in international trade in the Chinese city of Chengdu, she was chronically stressed from long work hours and demands from a tough boss. She often struggled to sleep. In 2024, she quit to launch TideFlow, an app that tracks sleep, provides meditation …
Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
'We are on our way to groundbreaking science': NASA shares first test image from Roman telescope's 300-megapixel camera
This week, NASA turned on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's powerful 300-megapixel camera for the first time. The debut test image promises "groundbreaking science" to come with NASA already talking about doubling the mission's lifespan.
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.
UFC 331 results, takeaways: Joshua Van emerges as a top talent; Arman Tsarukyan earns his title shot
There was a little bit of everything for fight fans on Saturday night in Los Angeles
Trump’s Greenland deal: A triumph of optics?
It seems the new agreement may not be that 'new'.
Quote of the day by David Attenborough: ‘We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves’ – British naturalist on humanity and nature
David Attenborough has spent decades documenting the natural world and warning about humanitys growing impact on it. His powerful quote from A Life on Our Planet reframes environmental protection as an issue of human survival, offering a striking reminder that nature may recover without us, but huma
‘India should be applauding him’: Ranveer Allahbadia hails Diljit Dosanjh after Wembley show
Ranveer Allahbadia praised Diljit Dosanjh after the singer's sold-out Wembley Stadium concert, calling the achievement a moment India should celebrate.