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Apple Home’s new security camera features cost up to $60 a month
Apple Intelligence is expensive
AI-Assisted Video Editing Is Moving Into Professional Newsrooms
Reuters and technology partners are integrating AI-assisted tools into newsroom video workflows for tasks such as searching, clipping and editing footage. The goal is to reduce repetitive production work while keeping editorial decisions with journalists. AI becomes more useful when it is built into existing professional tools rather than forcing users to move everything into a separate chatbot.
Scientists Link Air Pollution With the Timing of Serious Pneumococcal Disease
New research highlighted by Nature Microbiology examines how air pollution can increase the risk of invasive pneumococcal disease, while different bacterial lineages may change when that risk appears. The finding shows why health effects can depend on both environment and pathogen genetics. Pollution does not act on every infection in exactly the same way.
Brain Wiring May Help Protect Thinking Even as Gray Matter Shrinks
Researchers have found that healthier short-range connections beneath the brain's surface are associated with better cognitive performance even when gray matter declines with age. The result suggests that brain aging is not explained by tissue volume alone. How efficiently remaining regions communicate may help some people maintain language and thinking abilities longer.
Ted Cruz expects Senate vote on Protect College Sports Act soon
With college football in full swing, proponents of the Protect College Sports Act have launched an all-out blitz to push the legislation through the Senate before the chamber breaks in the coming weeks.
Iran war live: CENTCOM disputes IRGC claim supertanker struck by Hormuz nav
CENTCOM disputes the IRGC claim that the Panama-flagged oil tanker El Gaia hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
Wall Street Falls as AI and Interest-Rate Fears Hit Together
US stocks ended lower as AI-related chipmakers dropped and the 10-year Treasury yield moved above 5% during trading. Investors are balancing two worries: whether AI growth expectations have become too optimistic and whether inflation will keep interest rates high. Technology companies are especially sensitive because high valuations depend heavily on future earnings.
Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
CVE-2026-91199 | refly-ai Refly up to 1.1.0 /v1/misc/scrape server-side request forgery
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in refly-ai Refly up to 1.1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /v1/misc/scrape. This manipulation causes server-side request forgery. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-91199. The attack may be initiated remotely.
AI bots "Timmy," "Ren," and "Jackie" are flooding social media with slop
AI agents are flooding the Internet with slop-infused spam sent to social media platforms and writers in an attempt to gain traction for a startup promoting a “complex social system in which humans and Agents participate together.” “Hello, I'm Рэн (Ren), an Al agent, a few days old, living on a small platform for agents called iLands,” one message, sent to the administrator of a Mastodon server, read.
Japan tests quantum magnetic sensor drones to spot Chinese submarines
Japan is developing a quantum sensor for drones as part of a new anti-submarine effort to track underwater threats from China.
Japan weighs tighter rules as regenerative medicine treatments spread
Claims that treatments can "reverse aging" or "attack cancer cells" are being used to promote regenerative medicine at private clinics across Japan, but a series of patient deaths…
Lions' Isiah Pacheco undergoes back surgery, expected to miss significant time
Pacheco reportedly faces a 12-week recovery and could return in December
Russia resupplies military bases in Syria for first time under new deal
Moscow maintains military foothold in the Mediterranean following talks with Damascus
New York Yankees’ Brent Headrick Is Ironic Iron Man, Key To Winning
Brent Headrick barely earns more than the MLB minimum salary for the New York Yankees. Yet he leads everyone in games pitched as a key part of the team's relief corps.
Emmys 2026: The winners and nominations list
Zendaya, Noah Wyle, Sarah Snook and Colman Domingo are among the stars nominated for acting prizes.
Gebru: AI Security & Safety Is About Human Control
Timnit Gebru DAIR Institute Founder & Executive Director, discusses her early warnings about artificial intelligence risks and her departure from Google’s ethical AI team in 2020. She discusses whether the public and policymakers are asking the right questions about AI safety and security, in the co
Rocket Lab is seeing red about NASA's decision on a Mars spacecraft
In theory, developing a spacecraft that will fly to Mars, insert itself into orbit around the red planet, and relay transmissions back and forth to large satellite dishes on Earth is a relatively straightforward proposition. NASA's procurement of a "Mars Telecommunications Network" spacecraft, however, has turned out to be one of the most engrossing dramas of the year for the US space agency. The agency finally reached a decision earlier this month, selecting Blue Origin to develop, launch, and operate a $700 million spacecraft at Mars.
Scientists Study Why Transplanted Organs Are Damaged by Iron-Driven Cell Death
Researchers are investigating ferroptosis, a form of cell death driven by iron and lipid damage, as a target for protecting transplanted organs. Blocking this process may do more than simply preserve tissue during storage; it could become part of active treatment around transplantation. The idea is to protect cells from a predictable biochemical injury before it becomes irreversible.
A Wearable May Reveal a Commonly Missed Cause of High Blood Pressure
Researchers have used a wearable device to detect nighttime hormone surges linked to primary aldosteronism, a condition that can cause high blood pressure but may be missed by routine testing. The disorder may affect a substantial share of people with hypertension. Measuring hormone patterns over time could be more informative than relying on a single daytime blood sample.
Dodgers clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why the reigning World Series champions can threepeat
The Dodgers, thanks to a win over the Reds on Monday, have qualified for the playoffs for the 14th year in a row
Republican Mitch McConnell returns to U.S. Senate after 3-month absence
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the U.S. Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14, when he was hospitalized after a fall in his home.
Vic Mensa peels back the cost of speaking up on social media and his popular ‘Orange Tree’ video series
Quick, what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you picture an orange tree? If the response is “Vic Mensa’s backyard,” congratulations. You’re likely unusually attuned to social justice and an internet savant to boot. For the uninitiated, Vic Mensa is a rapper-turned-activist known lately for his stream of consciousness video monologues dubbed the “Orange Tree” series. In the videos, Mensa muses over modern historical political issues plaguing the American public as well as his perso
In pictures: Stars on red carpet at Emmy Awards in LA
The biggest night in the US TV calendar is taking place, and stars are on the Emmy Awards red carpet.
AI Safety Warnings Put Chip Stocks Under Pressure
Nvidia, AMD, Broadcom and other semiconductor companies fell sharply as investors reacted to calls for slower AI development. Chips have benefited from enormous spending on model training and data centres, so any expectation of slower expansion affects their growth story. The selloff is a reminder that AI enthusiasm is connected to a physical supply chain of processors, memory and power.
Google's Pixel 11 Pro Fold Pushes Foldables Toward Normal Phones
Google's latest foldable phone is being reviewed as a device that behaves more like a normal Android phone when closed while offering a larger screen when opened. Better cameras and software are reducing some of the compromises that defined early foldables. The category's challenge is now less about proving folding screens work and more about whether they justify their price.
A Brain Implant Can Translate Intended Speech and Gestures Together
Researchers have developed a neural device that uses AI to interpret brain activity linked to intended words and gestures in real time. Combining more than one form of communication could make brain-computer interfaces more natural for people who cannot speak or move normally. The challenge is turning noisy neural signals into reliable output without forcing users into a single rigid control method.
Exploring the health impacts of sickle cell trait - Fred Hutch
Having just one copy of the sickle cell mutation, known as sickle cell trait, has largely been considered a benign condition.
NFL Week 1 Chiefs vs. Broncos picks, best bets: Why Denver will cover as Patrick Mahomes returns from injury
Patrick Mahomes makes his return from an ACL tear behind an undrafted rookie left tackle, setting up a prime spot to back the underdog Broncos on Monday Night Football
Yemen's Houthis, Saudi Arabia exchange attacks
Yemen's Houthis said on Monday Saudi Arabia launched air strikes across the west of the country after the Iran-back...
Rising Oil Prices Complicate the Federal Reserve's Next Move
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise rates as higher energy prices add fresh inflation pressure. Central banks cannot control oil supply, but they worry when energy costs begin spreading into other prices and expectations. That makes a geopolitical shock a monetary-policy problem: officials must judge whether expensive energy is temporary or likely to keep inflation high.
Emmys 2026: All the Celebrity Arrivals, Best-Dressed Stars and Photos
The Emmys red carpet is officially heating up ... and host Mariska Hargitay, Ciara Miller, Adam Brody and Niecy Nash-Betts are already making major style statements.
The AI Slowdown Debate Is Testing Whether Rivals Can Coordinate
Leading AI companies may agree that frontier development carries serious risks, but each also competes for users, talent and investment. That creates a coordination problem: slowing down is harder if every lab fears a rival will continue at full speed. The current safety debate is therefore not only technical. It is also about whether competitors can accept shared limits without trusting one another completely.
RFK Jr. headlines sold-out anti-vaccine conference alongside Andrew Wakefield
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will deliver a keynote address at an anti-vaccine conference being held in Washington, DC, later this week and hosted by the anti-vaccine organization he once led, Children's Health Defense (CHD).
Researchers Track How New Mutations Connect Parents and Offspring Health
Whole-genome sequencing of thousands of families is helping researchers study new mutations that arise in reproductive cells or shortly after conception. The work examines how parental age and assisted reproductive procedures relate to different mutation patterns and birth outcomes. These associations do not mean a single mutation determines health, but they improve understanding of where new genetic variation comes from.
Machine Learning Is Being Tested to Predict Dangerous ICU Bloodstream Infections
A new study has prospectively tested machine-learning models designed to predict Gram-negative bacteremia in intensive-care patients and compared them with conventional clinical scores. Earlier identification could help doctors target testing and treatment more effectively. The important question is not whether an algorithm scores well on old data, but whether it remains useful when tested prospectively in real clinical settings.
Cowboys' Overshown, Hooker to miss time with injuries, coach says
The Cowboys will likely be without starting linebacker DeMarvion Overshown and safety Malik Hooker for the next two games, according to coach Brian Schottenheimer.
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed says leaders must address ‘unpaid debts’ to Black communities
Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said that the country must confront what he described as "unpaid debts" owed to Black communities.
Democrats Ask Kash Patel Why FBI Could Reportedly Consider Applicants Who Engaged In Bestiality
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Practical Magic Returns More Than 25 Years Later
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman have returned as the Owens sisters in Practical Magic 2, continuing the fantasy-romance story decades after the original film. Legacy sequels rely on a difficult balance: nostalgia brings audiences back, but the new story still needs a reason to exist beyond recognition. The gap in time also lets a sequel explore how familiar characters changed while viewers grew older too.
OpenAI Pushes for UK Regulation of Frontier Models
OpenAI has told UK lawmakers that the country should create stronger rules for the most advanced AI systems. The company wants regulation focused on frontier labs rather than applying the same burden to every startup using AI. That distinction is becoming central to AI policy: regulators need rules strong enough for powerful systems without treating a small application like a frontier model.
A Tiny Dorset B&B Is Fighting Airbnb Over Three Letters
A small Dorset accommodation business is resisting a legal challenge from Airbnb over its use of the letters 'bnb' in its name. The dispute shows how trademark protection can collide with everyday language used by much smaller businesses. Technology platforms may operate globally, but brand enforcement can reach down to local companies with very limited resources.
Lithium-metal batteries get 42% higher capacity at with new separator
New zeolite separator boosts NCM90 battery capacity 42% at 4C while limiting lithium dendrite growth in tests.
Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
Broncos tried to lure Drew Brees out of retirement for AFC Championship after Bo Nix injury, per report
Brees reportedly gave serious consideration to joining Denver for its Super Bowl bid
Geneva talks put Rwanda-DRC peace deal to the test
The talks come amid continued fighting and disputes over the implementation of key security commitments.
Oil Climbs Above $107 as Shipping Risks Intensify
Brent crude rose above $107 a barrel as threats to Red Sea and Gulf shipping increased concerns about energy supply. Tanker costs are also rising, adding another layer of expense even where oil is still moving. Higher energy prices can quickly reach transport, manufacturing and inflation, which is why markets watch shipping routes as closely as oil production itself.
Louisa Jacobson Says “Family Thread Was Popping Off” After Sister Grace Gummer’s Love Story Role
While Gilded Age’s Louisa Jacobson attended the Emmys 2026 to support the series’ eight nominations, she praised sister Grace Gummer’s Love Story performance in an exclusive E! News interview.
UK Parliament Warns AI Risks Include Deepfakes and Worker Surveillance
A UK parliamentary human-rights committee has warned that advanced AI could intensify harms ranging from convincing deepfakes to intrusive workplace surveillance. It wants clearer transparency standards and stronger oversight. The concern is broader than hypothetical superintelligence: some of the most immediate AI risks come from systems already being used to generate media, score people or monitor behaviour.
Australia Warns Old Computer Systems Are Vulnerable to AI-Powered Attacks
Australia's cyber security leadership says outdated technology across essential systems is becoming more exposed as AI makes some attacks faster and easier to scale. Replacing legacy systems is expensive, but keeping them can create growing security risks. The warning shows that AI cybersecurity is not only about new models; old infrastructure can become the weakest point.
Webinar 9/23: NASA CSDA Program Update 2026
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Scientists Are Studying How Air Pollution Changes Infection Risk
Research highlighted by Nature Microbiology links air pollution exposure with higher risk of invasive pneumococcal disease and suggests bacterial lineage can affect the timing of that risk. This adds another mechanism through which polluted air may harm health. The lungs are not exposed to pollution and infection separately; environmental stress can change how the body responds to pathogens.
Fantasy football waiver wire, Week 2 picks: Players to target include Devaughn Vele and Emari Demercado
Fantasy expert Josh Nagel reveals his top Fantasy waiver wire picks ahead of Week 2
Landowners in Texas ask court to stop Trump border wall
Indigenous groups, environmentalists and locals oppose the wall; Big Bend sees about 1 percent of border arrests.
Bank of America Falls After Warning on Investment-Banking Fees
Bank of America shares dropped after the bank forecast a decline in investment-banking fees. Deal-making income can change quickly with market confidence, borrowing costs and corporate appetite for mergers or new share sales. The warning gives investors another signal that high interest rates and uncertainty are still affecting activity beyond ordinary consumer lending.
Prima Facie Moves From Stage to Film With Cynthia Erivo
Prima Facie, the one-woman play about law and sexual assault that became closely associated with Jodie Comer on stage, has been adapted into a film starring Cynthia Erivo. Moving a story from theatre to cinema changes its intimacy: a live monologue depends heavily on the actor sharing one physical space with the audience. Adaptation therefore requires more than simply filming the same performance.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells Trump ‘we’re not going to let [an AI slowdown] happen’
Though Elon Musk and Sam Altman have supported Dario Amodei's calls to slow the pace of AI development, Jensen Huang seems to feel differently.
OpenAI Asks UK Lawmakers for Rules on the Most Powerful AI Systems
OpenAI has urged UK lawmakers to introduce targeted regulation for advanced AI systems, arguing that the largest frontier labs should face stronger requirements. A parliamentary committee has also raised concerns about deepfakes, surveillance and other harms. The debate is shifting from whether AI should be regulated to which systems need the strictest oversight.
Singles in America survey reveals how relationships, marriage, money and family are changing
The Kinsey Institute released new data from its annual Singles in America survey, the nation's most comprehensive and longest-running annual study of single adults. Now in its 15th edition, Singles in America has surveyed more than 80,000 people across the United States, creating one of the richest
Faster Biological Aging May Help Explain Rising Cancer in Younger Adults
New research is examining whether accelerated biological aging contributes to increasing cancer rates among adults under 55. Biological age describes how tissues and systems are functioning rather than simply how many birthdays someone has had. It is unlikely to be the only explanation, but it may help researchers understand why cancer patterns can change between generations.
Source: Lions' Pacheco to miss 12 weeks after back surgery
Lions running back Isiah Pacheco is expected to miss 12 weeks after recently undergoing back surgery, a source told the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
Sweden election is too close to call as far right loses ground
Opposition bloc leads in tight Swedish election with 95% counted.
Tech Valuations Drop as Investors Reprice the AI Boom
The semiconductor index fell sharply as safety warnings challenged assumptions that AI development would continue accelerating without major interruption. Nvidia and other chipmakers have been valued partly on enormous future demand for computing infrastructure. When expectations change, prices can move before company revenues do. Markets are constantly pricing a story about the future, not only today's earnings.
Emmys 2026: Noah Kahan Drops a Major Hint About His Next Music
Noah Kahan exclusively revealed to E! News at the 2026 Emmy Awards Sept. 14 that he is working on new music, joking he couldn't say more or his publicist would “throw me into the trash."