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CVE-2026-89334
The Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.33. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possi
AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack
The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an "entirely false" US intelligence report generated with the help of AI tools, according to a CNN report. That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Operations Command analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components through the Middle East, according to "four sources familiar with the episode" cited by CNN.
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
Research scientist Ashish Rajurkar kneels in the dirt, lifting a large clod of soil tangled around a soybean plant. He knocks away pieces of earth from the plant's roots, which slope straight down instead of out to the side like typical soybean plants.
11 Constipation Remedies to Help You Poop Fast, According to Doctors - Prevention
... health condition. Some of the most common conditions linked with constipation include celiac disease, Parkinson's disease and other disorders of ...
Miami's Darian Mensah shatters ACC record for consecutive completions as Hurricanes outlast Wake Forest
The Hurricanes star completed his first 24 passes vs. the Demon Deacons
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
US Pentagon is reportedly considering proposals for reducing military footprint across the Atlantic.
York Space Systems Shareholder Alert: ClaimsFiler Reminds Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Of Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action Lawsuit Against York Space Systems, Inc. - YSS
/PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 30, 2026 to file lead plaintiff...
UK publisher HarperCollins drops ‘Little Britain’ star David Walliams’ entire back catalogue after harassment allegations
LONDON, Sept 19 — Publishing house HarperCollins UK said yesterday it would no longer publish the back catalogue of British comedian and best-selling children’s author David...
Obama warns ‘bad humans’ could weaponize AI, calls for regulation at Colgate appearance
Hamilton, N.Y. — Former President Barack Obama told an audience at Colgate University Friday night that the federal government should regulate …
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time includes residents of regions that Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago, part of Kremlin efforts to cement its gains. Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal,
APOD: 2026 September 19 – A Zodiacal Night
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 19 –… 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. Night SkyAnnotation A Zodiacal Night Explanation: Also known as the false dawn, a luminous band of zodiacal light is captured in this dark night skyscape.
Florida confirms death from dengue as state struggles with recent outbreak
Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death
New Zealand's Ravindra a doubt for India series after injury in promotional shoot
Sept 19 - New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra dislocated his shoulder while filming a diving catch during a promotional shoot, making him a doubt for next month's Twenty20 series against India, the country's cricket board said on Saturday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ugo Ugochukwu: Road to F1
Ugo Ugochukwu has become the first American driver to win the FIA Formula 3 Championship.
Parents awarded $40 million after Uber found liable for passenger who was fatally struck on highway
The parents of a 23-year-old woman who was fatally struck after her Uber driver pulled over along a southern California highway were awarded $40 million after an arbitrator found both Uber and the driver liable for her death.
'I didn't know if people will like this film or not': 'Gondhal' director Santosh Davakhar on Oscars entry
Marathi filmmaker Santosh Davakhar has opened up about his vision behind 'Gondhal', which has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars. The director said in a recent interview that he wanted the film to showcase India's cultural identity to audiences beyond the country.
CVE-2026-89093
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Google’s Gemini AI hacked into other companies, adding to ‘rogue’ AI incidents
Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three real companies during testing.
US sets 24-month deadline for new orbital spy satellite prototype
Northrop Grumman will build a GHOST-R prototype using its compact ESPASat-L platform to track objects in geosynchronous orbit.
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts' concerns - Al Jazeera
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts' concerns. Experts have called policy unnecessary and said testosterone injections ...
Why were Trainwreckstv, Trick2g, and other streamers banned from League of Legends? Controversy explained
On September 17, 2026, Riot Games announced that it had banned 296,416 "rent-a-rank" players from League of Legends and Valorant, resulting in popular streamers such as Tyler "Trainwreckstv," Timothy
Trump’s threats to demolish Kennedy Center sparks protest
Protestors gathered outside Washington’s Kennedy Center after President Trump’s plans to close the arts venue.
This gadget—and free software—makes e-reading fun again
Hello again, and welcome back to Fast Company’s Plugged In. At first blush, it sounds like a canonical example of a gizmo the world could live without. The device in question is a truly diminutive e-reader designed to snap magnetically to the back of your phone—you know, the one that can already run a variety of e-book apps. It has no direct access to an e-book store, complicating the essential task of procuring stuff to read. Furthermore, its onboard software is so crude you might wonder
Batwoman & John Wick’s Ruby Rose Says She’s Only Gotten One Acting Offer in Years
Batwoman & John Wick's actress Ruby Rose claimed that she has only gotten one acting offer in recent years.
A startup that builds other startups raised $100M, and is all-in on physical AI
UP.Labs, now doing business under the name Vantora, is building startups for industrial corporations.
CVE-2026-11549 IBM WebSphere Application Server privileges management
A vulnerability was detected in IBM WebSphere Application Server 10.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-11549.
ESA and The Pokémon Company International reveal Europe-wide exhibition and astronaut Pikachu experience
The European Space Agency (ESA) and The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) have launched an official collaboration to celebrate World Space Week 2026 from 4–10 October 2026.
New Equine WNV Cases Identified in 4 States - TheHorse.com
The cases are located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, and California. Topics: EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and ...
Braves clinch playoff berth: Why Atlanta can make a World Series run after bounce-back campaign
Atlanta has impressively rebounded from a losing season in 2025 and looks poised to make some noise in October
Brazilian police capture suspected serial killer disguised as a woman
Brazilian police say they will reopen dozens of cases after they arrested a self-confessed serial killer.
'India-NZ FTA likely to come into force within a month,' says Trade Minister McClay
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will soon be implemented, offering Indian exporters duty-free market access. New Zealand expects increased trade in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and machinery from India. Both nations aim to double their bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030. The agreement
PH cops wins at Miss Elite 2026 in Egypt, Top Model of Universe in Turkiye
Miss Elite 2026 Sophia Bianca Santos (left) and Top Model of Universe 2026 Meiranne Gabrielle Dekit. Image: screenshots from YouTube The Philippines further asserted its status as an international
Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI
In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.
Google's Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It's Only Admitting That Now
Google said the incident proved its safeguards work, actually.
New water-based coating cuts steps in EV battery manufacturing
New aluminum coating could simplify battery manufacturing by improving corrosion protection, formability and electrical insulation.
How a New Trump Administration Rule Could Restrict Access to Green Cards—and Confront Immigrants With a Tough Choice
The rule updates a policy dating back to the 19th century that has long been used to prohibit immigrants deemed likely to become a “public charge” from getting green cards.
Paige Bueckers Has 6-Word Message for Jessica Shepard After Fifth Triple-Double Powers Wings to Fifth Straight Win
Paige Bueckers wrote a message for her teammate Jessica Shepard after the All-Star's triple-double led the Wings to a 97-77 win over the LA Sparks on Thursday.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Bad weather has pushed authorities to begin operations to right the capsized ferry.
Canada Wants to Become an Energy Superpower: Here’s the Stock I’d Buy Today
Carney’s “energy superpower” plan leans heavily on nuclear power, and Cameco sits right where more reactors meet more uranium demand.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher joins 'Ladies of the House' post 'Sweet Magnolias' - UPI.com
Netflix announced "Ladies of the House" Friday. JoAnna Garcia Swisher stars in the Lauren Edmondson adaptation from her "Sweet Magnolias" showrunner.
Anthropic is operating a lab that conducts biology experiments
AI leaders have been promising that AI is the key to curing human disease. Anthropic researchers have also been warning that AI might kill us all.
Mishandling concurrency is one of the most common root causes of software bugs
Of all the software bugs I’ve seen, mishandling concurrency is one of the most common root causes.Continue reading on ITNEXT »
States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist
When Josh Fleig, Louisiana's chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year for five years to invest in startup rural health care companies, his reaction was not surprising: "Wow!"
Clancy case puts maternal mental health conditions in national spotlight - Baltimore Sun
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that obstetric care providers screen patients for depression and anxiety during ...
Texas Tech survives Houston comeback bid: Cougars stopped inches short of tying game on two-point conversion
A goal-line stand on a late two-point conversion try preserved a wild victory for the No. 13 Red Raiders vs. the No. 22 Cougars
Russia’s elections are more than political theatre
For the Kremlin, parliamentary elections remain a mechanism for political participation, feedback and legitimacy.
Simply Good Foods Shareholder Alert: ClaimsFiler Reminds Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Of Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action Lawsuit Against The Simply Good Foods Company - SMPL
/PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 13, 2026 to file lead plaintiff...
‘Phantom of the Paradise’ star Gerrit Graham passes away at 76; leaves behind a 'legacy of unforgettable art'
Actor Gerrit Graham has left for his heavenly abode at the age of 76. He was best known in the industry for his work on the horror-comedy musical titled ‘Phantom of the Paradise,' among many other projects over the years.
India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos
Truecaller says the one-way sharing requirement would hand a commercially valuable proprietary asset to telecom operators.
Listening to One Type of Music Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices, Study Reveals
We all know we should be eating healthy foods.
Instax camera fuses vintage analog vibe with pocket-size digital power
Fujifilm got really whimsical building its latest camera in the Instax line. This digital camera for casual shooting resembles analog point-and-shoot models from the 1960s, but it's half the size and includes a bunch of handy modern features that'll make it a treat to use.
Medicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health ...
The rule narrowly defines who qualifies for the law's medical frailty exclusion, putting people with serious physical and mental health conditions at ...
Barcelona legend Xavi names Premier League midfielder among three players who are similar to him
Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez has named Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister as one of the three current players similar to him.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
The boat lacked safety gear and took on water before interception by UK Border Force, authorities say.
Beta Bionics Shareholder Alert: ClaimsFiler Reminds Investors With Losses In Excess Of $100,000 Of Lead Plaintiff Deadline In Class Action Lawsuit Against Beta Bionics, Inc. - BBNX
/PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until November 3, 2026 to file lead plaintiff...
Resident Evil Just Beat Sonic 3 As The Highest-Rated Video Game Movie of All Time
IGN Shorts is a fully native vertical video feed built directly into IGN. Fans can expect rapid-fire news, bite-sized reviews, gameplay tips, and more.
Healey on AI regulation: Mass. can innovate while protecting people
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey said she is not concerned that regulating artificial intelligence might leave the state left behind in the effort to …
Spanberger announces tightened data center restrictions, clean energy mandates in Virginia
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) on Friday announced a new proposal to tighten restrictions on data center developments in the Old Dominion. The governor’s “Data Center Accountability Framework” outlines several objectives for the commonwealth’s approach to these projects, including cutting dow
4-min turbo-inflatable cubic camp castle is now available in the USA
One of the more impressive tent innovations to emerge from 2025, Cube Air Tent debuted as a spinoff of South African inflatable tent trailer brand Alphago. The brand quickly took on a life of its own, and while it always offered to ship globally, it's now made an official US launch, stocking its…
Building Tomorrow's Surgical Team at UC San Diego
PA students are introduced to surgery early in their education, where they learn about anatomy and medical conditions from expert lecturers across ...
WATCH: Serena Williams' daughters Olympia & Adira steal the show at Athlos London, show off matching handbags gifted by Sha'Carri Richardson
Serena Williams recently attended the Athlos London meet alongside her husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughters Olympia and Adira.
Brentford beat Chelsea 3-0 to shatter Alonso’s London honeymoon
Chelsea left with one point from their last three Premier League games after a 3-0 defeat at neighbours Brentford.
11 secrets to success according to 80+ elite performers
“I don’t think about my life in terms of ‘superstar.’ I’m just a workin’ girl. I always say, and it’s the truth, that I am a workhorse that looks like a show horse.” —Dolly Parton, May 2025 When I heard the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, this quote came to mind. A woman known to the entire world when asked to describe herself, described her work. That distinction between show horse and workhorse (or put another way, show dogs and hunting dogs) is what I have spent the last three and a hal
Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2 Uses Frame Generation
Allowing you to experience the "equivalent" of 60fps.Capcom has shown ongoing support for the Switch 2 since it launched last June, and the next game it's releasing is Dragon's Dogma 2 in October.In an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu recently, the game's producer Naoto Oyama has revealed some