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Y Combinator’s Garry Tan wants U.S. open-weight AI labs to ‘distill’ frontier models, too
Tan argues that frontier models themselves trained on public human knowledge so access to capable AI should be "a form of public good."
Bouncy castle launches horrifying MRSA outbreak, striking 48 kids in Ireland
For a child bursting with energy, few things are more fun than hurtling through a bouncy castle, launching into the air, and ping-ponging between every surface. But that childhood buoyancy will quickly deflate when it turns out those surfaces are smeared with a hypervirulent, multidrug-resistant pathogen. That was the horrifying reality for a community in Ireland in fall 2025. Neighbors had gathered for an afternoon of merriment, complete with a barbecue, a sweets station, and three bouncy castles.
Help Refine Data from Space Telescopes with Artifact InSPECtor
Explore This Section Science Citizen Science Help Refine Data from Space… Overview Resources Opportunities Citizen Science Highlights About Science Activation How do scientists studying space with data from a telescope hundreds of thousands of miles away know that what they are seeing is real?
Health experts raise alarm over spike in 100% fatal rabies cases
In a new health advisory, the CDC raised the alarm over a surge in rabies cases. The virus is almost always fatal once symptoms begin.
Steelers' Joey Porter Jr. denies seeking record contract as Week 1 deadline approaches
Contract negotiations remain unresolved, but Porter says the business side of the NFL has not changed his desire to stay in Pittsburgh
Declassified documents show UK aware of Israeli war crimes for 24 years
UK Foreign Office files, public since 2024, record warnings about Israeli violence and rights abuses since 2002.
Don’t trust AI companies with your content. Verify them instead
If it’s a day ending in Y, you can count on a story that further erodes the public’s trust in Big Tech. This week it was Sony Music and Warner suing Anthropic over copyright, accusing the AI company of illicitly pirating music and song lyrics from its catalog to train its AI models. With the lawsuit, Anthropic is now officially the target of all three major music publishers, since Universal brought a similar action in January. As copyright lawsuits go, the allegations are pretty juicy. They p
Minka Kelly Reacts to Ransom Canyon's Surprise Cancellation
Ransom Canyon star Minka Kelly penned an emotional message to fans following the news that Netflix has canceled the drama after two seasons.
Kimi-maker Moonshot AI targets $2 billion in annual revenue
While K3's usage figures have declined slightly in recent months, OpenRouter data currently shows as many as 300 billion tokens being generated each day by K3 models on the system.
Oracle tries to appease Stargate data center opponents with renewables push
Oracle’s proposed investment in 2 gigawatts of renewable energy projects for New Mexico comes as local opposition could delay development of the Project Jupiter data center that Oracle is building for OpenAI. The two tech companies are developing the $165 billion Project Jupiter data center in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, as part of the broader Stargate AI infrastructure project announced by President Donald Trump in 2025.
Osteoporosis affects millions: could modified cells rebuild their bones?
Small trial hints at regenerative potential of bone-seeking marrow cells.
Medicaid will let states use ‘tiers’ to determine medical frailty
New Medicaid rules use allow use of tiers to determine work exemptions. Advocates fear complex guidelines could cause patients to lose insurance.
Mississippi State vs. Minnesota prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 2 college football picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for Mississippi State Bulldogs vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday
Israeli demolitions threaten schools and homes in Masafer Yatta
Students pledge to continue learning as Masafer Yatta demolitions target homes, schools, and their right to education.
ACLU lawsuit seeks release of Hartford, Connecticut immigration court data
The Connecticut chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU-CT, filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday alleging that the Hartford immigration court is withholding access to “basic immigration court records.”
Sandra Bullock Rejected ‘Every Pervert’ in Auditions ‘Asking Me to Drop My Pants’ and Stopped Acting in Rom-Coms When ‘I Was Getting So Much S— For Them’
Sandra Bullock says two intentional choices she made in her career was to stop making rom-coms and to reject 'pervert' casting directors.
Final, final, final call for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events
The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Trump's forced coal plant extensions thrown out by judge
The use of coal to generate electricity on the US grid has been plunging for nearly two decades, and the first Trump administration was unable to affect the trend. So his second administration has attempted more aggressive interventions to prop up coal use. One of its most direct means of doing so is to order coal plants that were scheduled to close to remain open, even if there is no need for them. The administration's justification for these orders is a statute that allows the Department of Energy (DOE) to declare an emergency in the case of wartime or a sudden shortfall in generation.
Trust in scientists is relatively high, but politically polarized, in the United Kingdom
Politics and a sense of whether scientists are ‘on their side’ influence people’s trust in scientists, finds new report.
New outbreak of deadly bacteria linked to produce sickens more people
Officials are warning of the spread of another multistate outbreak of deadly bacteria that has sickened 22 people and hospitalized two. However, the CDC warns the toll could be much greater.
Jamey Eisenberg's Week 1 Fantasy football sleepers and DFS picks: Michael Mayer steps into a prime opportunity
Jamey Eisenberg highlights his favorite Week 1 sleepers and DFS plays, with Michael Mayer poised to benefit from Brock Bowers' absence
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, says Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi orders an investigation into those responsible.
EquipmentShare.com Inc. (EQPT) Shareholders Who Lost Money Have Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Lawsuit
/PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay Wolke & Rotter LLP announces that investors with losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit...
Gary Oldman Clarifies James Bond Remarks: "Hoping It's Jack Lowden"
Gary Oldman has reflected playfully on creating headlines around the world with his comments about the James Bond casting process.
Threat Actor Generates 1M Personalized Fraud Emails in 3 Days
Cybercriminals behind malicious email campaigns no longer have to compromise volume for credibility, or vice versa, thanks to AI.
ChatGPT-using lawyer punished for citing fake testimony from made-up witnesses
The New Mexico Supreme Court held a ChatGPT-using lawyer in direct contempt of court for submitting a brief with "false testimony from wholly fabricated witnesses," including fake police testimony and other mistakes.
Google signs long-term deal for 50% of Finland’s Loviisa nuclear power
Google has signed a long-term deal with Fortum covering up to 50% of Finland’s Loviisa nuclear plant as it expands data centers in the country.
Boycott launched against American Diabetes Association includes journal
Trump's $500 Obamacare promise, childhood cancer treatment with long-term risks, and more health news
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Somber tributes as US marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Families are remembering the loved ones they lost in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the US.
Netflix hit with major lawsuit over alleged secret tracking of families and children
If you’re unsettled about Netflix watching your every move during your next embarrassing binge watch, you’re not alone. In a new lawsuit, the state of Florida accused the streaming giant of deceiving customers about its plans to make money from ads, concealing the ways it collects behavioral data, and exposing kids to addictive design features. “Netflix told Florida families they could pay a monthly fee to escape Big Tech surveillance. That was false,” Florida Attorney General James
Robert De Niro's New Netflix Movie Premieres Today After The Whisper Man's Success
Robert De Niro’s new documentary celebrates 25 years of the Tribeca Film Festival, featuring stories from its founders and famous guests.
Why Bridgewater’s CIO Says AI’s Human Extinction Risk Is Real
As one of the earliest backers of both OpenAI and Anthropic, Greg Jensen has seen AI development up close. Now, he's among the tech insiders more worried than ever about AI's human extinction risks. The managing CIO of Bridgewater joins Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway on the Odd Lots podcast to di
ChatGPT invented fake police testimony in murder appeal, New Mexico high court says
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - A defense lawyer appealing his client's murder conviction submitted a brief containing made-up police testimony and witnesses fabricated by OpenAI's ChatGPT, New Mexico's highest court said. The New Mexico Supreme Court on Wednesday fined the attorney,Stephen Aarons,
Gravity Molded Human Consciousness—But a Future in Space Could Make It Evolve, Scientists Say
As we venture into longer-term missions, the altered gravity may reorganize our brains in unexpected ways, research suggests.
Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province
According to the governor of the northwestern province of Sud-Ubangi, Congo’s national research institute tested a sample and found traces of the Bundibugyo virus, the rare kind of Ebola that caused the current outbreak.
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US lawyer cites fake witnesses in murder case, blames ChatGPT
State supreme court fined the attorney and held him in contempt for not verifying facts in a court filing.
How the Honey Deuce became a US Open icon—and how drink brands are racing to become the next one
The U.S. Open officially marks the end of the summer season in New York City, and with it comes social media’s favorite seasonal cocktail: the Honey Deuce. Featuring lemonade, raspberry liqueur, Grey Goose vodka, and the iconic three honeydew melon balls that resemble those used in the game, the Honey Deuce has become as much a staple of the U.S. Open as the actual tennis. On social media, influencers and fans alike pose with their cocktails. Restaurants across the city sell their ow
Museum agrees to return remains to ancestral homeland
Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will return more than three dozen sets of human remains to the Naga people.
An Anthropic researcher’s doomsday warning comes at a very interesting time
An Anthropic researcher resigned this week, warning in a post on X that the company is “racing straight to self-improving superintelligence and gambling with our lives”. The company’s own alignment lead even co-signed the message rather than walking it back. It’s the kind of doomer warning the AI industry has flirted with before, but the timing, with Anthropic reportedly preparing for an IPO, makes it land differently.&
India needs forum for tech firms to engage foreign regulators, finance minister says
MUMBAI, Sept 11 (Reuters) - India should develop a forum that brings its technology companies together to engage with foreign governments and regulators in a coordinated manner, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Friday. Such a platform "could engage foreign governments and regulators befor
Why Chile’s 2,000-Year-Old Alerce Trees Have Become Magnets for Underground Fungi
The loss of one ancient Alerce tree could wipe out centuries of fungal diversity.
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Best College Football Betting Promos for Week 2: Sportsbook Promos, Bonus Codes for Kansas vs. Missouri
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Zohran Mamdani commemorates 9/11 amid widespread criticism
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11, calling it the “darkest day” in the city's history.
Meta just told some of its former managers to become managers again
Meta may have been a bit too enthusiastic in its highly publicized campaign to reduce middle management. The social media giant has reportedly been asking some individual contributors in its Applied AI (AAI) division if they would like to return to managerial roles, according to Business Insider, citing four people with “knowledge of the matter.” Meta declined a request for comment. Meta formed the AAI division in March to support its superintelligence efforts. Meta said the division’s t
Jessica Lange’s First Movie in Years Finally Gets a Release Date 4 Years After Filming Wrapped
Jessica Lange’s first movie in years finally gets a release date, nearly four years after filming wrapped in November 2022.
One week left to book your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Only one week left to secure your exhibit table. Tables are limited and can sell out before the September 18 deadline.
Random rewards enrich classic game-theory contests
Games may be life with all the hard bits removed, but they provide a way to study why people make the choices they make. Traditional games are usually played against a static background: the rewards per outcome are constant. That limits their relevance to behavior because, in real life, the rewards and consequences of strategic choices are ever changing. Now, researchers have used a mathematical model to study a series of games that include evolving strategies and randomly varying returns. A bit of history Perhaps the most famous game-theory contest is the prisoner’s dilemma.
NASA’s Chandra Spots Galactic Gem
X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; Infrared: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/L. Frattare and J. Major Two galaxies merge at a furious rate in this Aug. 25, 2026, image of the II Zw 096 system.
Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims
The cost of administration and medical checks has now topped £83m, according to new figures.
Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight predictions, odds, preview and expert picks for title showdown
The WBC welterweight title is on the line on Saturday night in Las Vegas
Sabalenka vs Rybakina: US Open women’s singles final – start, prize, form
Top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina clash in a Grand Slam final for the second time this year.
What happened when Meta tried to collect employee data
When employees at Meta learned that the company would start collecting their data to train AI models, there was a swift backlash. Many of them openly pushed back on Meta’s plan to capture keystrokes and mouse movements, circulating an online petition and urging their colleagues to sign. Within just two months—and after an internal leak—Meta has put an end to the program, at least for now. A new report from Business Insider chronicles what happened internally as Meta shared its plans with emp
Stacey Solomon and Alesha Dixon to host The Voice UK in ITV revamp
The pair replace Emma Willis, who has hosted the show since 2014 but is leaving to front Strictly.
OpenAI’s feud with mathematicians is only escalating
Twenty-five leading mathematicians signed an open letter arguing that AI labs are threatening their intellectual work.
Exclusive-Francisco Partners, KKR to buy minority stakes in Italy's TeamSystem, sources say
MILAN/LONDON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Private equity firms Francisco Partners and KKR have agreed terms to buy minority stakes in Italian software company TeamSystem from its main investor Hellman & Friedman, three people familiar with the matter said. H&F agreed to sell a stake of around 10% in TeamSys
Yosemite National Park highlights Indigenous arrowhead crafting
Called knapping, the skilled process dates back thousands of years.
Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
College football picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for top 25 games in Week 2
A closer look at the top games from a loaded Week 2 slate as college football season swings into full force
US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings
Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.
25 years after 9/11, some parts of air travel are starting to look familiar again. Here’s how much flying has changed
It’s hard to believe that 9/11 was 25 years ago today. On that day, September 11, 2001, I was a young journalist working at CNN headquarters, producing the noon newscast, when I saw the first, and then the second, plane crash into the World Trade Center in real time on the newsroom monitor. In an instant, everything about air travel in America changed. And 9/11 has informed the way we have traveled ever since. Gone are the days when anybody could say goodbye to loved ones at the gate. (
Court to Hold Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement Conference in Late October
A court will hold a two-day settlement conference between Paramount's lawyers and the state A.G.'s in the Warner Bros. antitrust case in October.