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Teachers are worried AI is taking over the classroom faster than they can stop it
AI

Teachers are worried AI is taking over the classroom faster than they can stop it

You can collect your AI after class

Nothing Phone (4b) And Ear (3a) Launch In Malaysia From 20 September
Technology

Nothing Phone (4b) And Ear (3a) Launch In Malaysia From 20 September

Nothing Phone (4b) and Nothing Ear (3a) are coming to Malaysia soon - priced at RM1,599 and RM399 respectively, they're now open for pre-orders, with open sales beginning 20 September.

Support for Unions Is Spiking as AI Threatens Jobs
Science

Support for Unions Is Spiking as AI Threatens Jobs

As AI automation and rampant inflation threaten the American way of life, workers are throwing support behind unions in record numbers.

Health

39 pupils and staff fall ill after eating school lunches in Sha Tin

Hong Kong health authorities are investigating an outbreak of suspected food poisoning that hit 39 pupils and staff members who ate lunch at a Sha Tin school earlier this week. Twenty-three boys and 14 girls, aged between five and 11, from Baptist (Sha Tin Wai) Lui Ming Choi Primary School and two e

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight stream: Where to watch live online, start time, full card
Sports

Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn fight stream: Where to watch live online, start time, full card

Everything you need to know in order to watch the massive Garcia vs. Benn fight live in Las Vegas on Saturday

World

India vs Sri Lanka: Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 final – schedule, teams, form

Aiming for a record-extending eighth title, India take on defending champions Sri Lanka in Sunday's final in Dubai.

Quote of the day by Chris Martin: 'Life is beautiful in all its colors, even the darker ones, they’re here for a reason.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on pain, struggle, human nature, success, acceptance, growth, resilience, hardships and sorrow
Business

Quote of the day by Chris Martin: 'Life is beautiful in all its colors, even the darker ones, they’re here for a reason.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on pain, struggle, human nature, success, acceptance, growth, resilience, hardships and sorrow

Quote of the day by Chris Martin reflects on pain, struggle, acceptance, growth and resilience. The Coldplay singers saying suggests that difficult experiences are part of life and can teach people important lessons. It encourages people to accept sadness, keep moving during hardships and remain hop

Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars
Culture

Noel Gallagher says Johnny Marr has 'always been gung-ho' with his guitars

The band borrowed one of Marr's instruments which was used on the cover of Oasis' 1994 debut single Supersonic.

AI

Anthropic CEO outlines plan to ‘pace the frontier’

Anthropic's Dario Amodei and OpenAI's Sam Altman seem to agree that it's time to "pace the frontier." What would that actually look like?

I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China
Technology

I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China

On a sunny morning in June, I walked to work with a quadruped robot beside me. I’ve never gotten more attention from strangers. A bunch of people snapped pictures of my robot dog. Several people asked me questions. Was it mine? (Yes.) Did I build it? (No.) Was it being used for surveillance? (No.) Biological dogs kept a safe distance from my mechanical companion.

Domestic cats kill 2.4 billion birds annually in US; scientists made bright cat collars which reduce bird kills by 61%
Science

Domestic cats kill 2.4 billion birds annually in US; scientists made bright cat collars which reduce bird kills by 61%

The difference was clearest for birds. Cats wearing the Birdsbesafe cover brought home 61% fewer birds than they did without it.

Getting a smartphone before age 13 linked to worse mental health in young adulthood
Health

Getting a smartphone before age 13 linked to worse mental health in young adulthood

Getting a smartphone early in childhood may have lasting consequences. A new study links early phone ownership and social media access to worse psychological well-being, disrupted sleep, and strained family relationships in young adulthood.

Lions restructure two contracts: What salary cap flexibility means for Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch extensions
Sports

Lions restructure two contracts: What salary cap flexibility means for Sam LaPorta, Brian Branch extensions

Detroit reworked the deals of Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell

World

Aryna Sabalenka vs Elena Rybakina live: US Open women’s singles final 2026

Follow our live build-up, predictions, head-to-head stats, scores, photos and commentary from the final in New York.

4 things you can do to protect yourself from the rising threat of AI
Business

4 things you can do to protect yourself from the rising threat of AI

For more than 25 years, I’ve been the “Computer Guy” for friends, family, and colleagues who call when something digital goes sideways. Lately, those calls have changed. The questions used to be about slow computers and forgotten passwords. Now, almost every conversation circles back to the same two words: artificial intelligence. The concern is understandable—and underscored by recent warnings from high-profile AI researchers about the threat of superintelligence. AI is in

BBC apologises after Texas star's F-word outburst at Radio 2 in the Park
Culture

BBC apologises after Texas star's F-word outburst at Radio 2 in the Park

Sharleen Spiteri asked a crowd in Scotland: 'Do we want a bleep? Stirling do you really want a bleep?' before shouting: 'F*** this!'

AI

Trump Brushes Off AI Doomsaying to Safeguard US Lead Over China

In June 2024, during a campaign stop in Las Vegas, then-candidate Donald Trump got a glimpse of the technology that would come to define his second presidential term.

Technology

Trump says he would allow Chinese automakers to build cars in US

(The Hill) - President Trump said Friday he would permit Chinese automakers to move manufacturing to the U.S. over the protest of American automakers.  “If China wanted to come in and open a plant to build their cars here, I’d be OK with it,” the president told Fox News’s Laura Ingraham on “The Ingr

Science

Local consolidative therapy does not improve survival after dual immunotherapy in metastatic NSCLC

Adding local consolidative therapy (LCT) after induction treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab did not improve overall survival or progression-free survival in patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including those with oligometastatic disease, according to results presented

'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV
Health

'People are still afraid of those three letters': Fighting the stigma of HIV

That's a quote from former rugby star Gareth Thomas, who is HIV positive. At the International AIDS Conference in Rio this year, he spoke out about the isolation and discrimination tied to the virus.

Christian Pulisic returns: The USMNT star delivered a key assist in AC Milan's comeback against Lazio
Sports

Christian Pulisic returns: The USMNT star delivered a key assist in AC Milan's comeback against Lazio

The American striker made his official debut this season during the 2-2 draw on Saturday

World

Couple welcomes child from embryo frozen for 22 years

A Greek couple has welcomed a child using an embryo frozen for 22 years.

Seagate Stock: The HDD Shortage Still Has Legs (NASDAQ:STX)
Business

Seagate Stock: The HDD Shortage Still Has Legs (NASDAQ:STX)

Seagate secures nearline HDD orders through 2027 as HAMR boosts exabyte growth; Morgan Stanley flags shortages through 2028. Click for more on the STX stock.

Nishikawa Miwa Confronts Japan’s Failure to Protect Its War Orphans in Toronto Platform Opener ‘Children Untold’
Culture

Nishikawa Miwa Confronts Japan’s Failure to Protect Its War Orphans in Toronto Platform Opener ‘Children Untold’

Nishikawa Miwa discusses 'Children Untold,' her Toronto Platform opener about Japan's postwar orphans.

Skip to the recipe — get 88 percent off this AI recipe organizer and meal planner
AI

Skip to the recipe — get 88 percent off this AI recipe organizer and meal planner

Instead of scrolling through new, irrelevant recipes or lengthy descriptions, get recipes and meals tailored to you in this easy-to-use app.

Technology

Tiny cyanobacteria may be the secret heroes of ocean carbon sequestration

A process known as the biological carbon pump (BCP) moves organic carbon from near the ocean's surface to the ocean floor. That carbon often stays there for hundreds or thousands of years, making the BCP a primary source of carbon sequestration in the oceans. Scientists have thought that relatively

Top 10 tiny houses that are designed for family living
Science

Top 10 tiny houses that are designed for family living

There's no getting around the fact that living in a tiny house with a family in tow is going to be a challenge. Still, some models are better equipped than others to make it work. Here, we've picked 10 of the best examples, showcasing clever design and space-saving layouts that are designed to make…

The Subtle Stroke Symptom Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore
Health

The Subtle Stroke Symptom Doctors Say You Should Never Ignore

Strokes happen suddenly and without warning.

Packers vs. Vikings predictions, odds, time: 2026 NFL Week 1 picks by proven model
Sports

Packers vs. Vikings predictions, odds, time: 2026 NFL Week 1 picks by proven model

The SportsLine projection model has revealed its Green Bay vs. Minnesota picks for NFL Week 1 2026 on Sunday, Sept. 13

World

Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran

PM Ali al-Zaidi dismisses commander, orders investigation into operations command in Maysan province, bordering Iran.

Quote of the day by Tyra Banks: 'Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in...'- self-love & positivity quote by America's Next Top Model creator teaches inspiring life lessons on why celebrating yourself is better than focusing on flaws
Business

Quote of the day by Tyra Banks: 'Stop saying these negative things about yourself. Look in...'- self-love & positivity quote by America's Next Top Model creator teaches inspiring life lessons on why celebrating yourself is better than focusing on flaws

Tyra Banks' inspiring quote today: Discover Tyra Banks' empowering message to embrace self-love and positivity. Learn how to turn negative self-talk into self-celebration and appreciate your unique qualities.

Life after Eurovision for Look Mum No Computer
Culture

Life after Eurovision for Look Mum No Computer

The musician behind Eins, Zwei, Drei says people still stop him in the street after Eurovision.

AI

Where Are the AI-Generated Killer Apps?

Paul Ford, writing for The New York Times (gift link): For a while, I must admit, it looked as if software developer roles like mine were done for. How could we fight against tireless robots? But our industry is slowly realizing that making truly cutting-edge software still requires humans to thi

Nuclear reactor material testing cut from days to hours with US setup
Technology

Nuclear reactor material testing cut from days to hours with US setup

Engineers have launched an all-in-one X-ray testing station that cuts nuclear material analysis time from days to six hours.

‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs
Science

‘I’m Really Terrified’: A Mathematician Grapples With AI’s Recent Breakthroughs

Steven Strogatz coauthored a book about how math is moving beyond human understanding. He spoke with WIRED about the seismic impact artificial intelligence has had on his life’s work.

Health

Trump's 9/11 Appearance Sparks Fresh Health Concerns - The Daily Beast

President Donald Trump has sparked fresh speculation about his health after his face appeared droopy at a memorial for the September 11 attacks.

“Brock Bowers must be cooked”: NFL fans react as Raiders hand Michael Mayer $45,000,000 contract extension
Sports

“Brock Bowers must be cooked”: NFL fans react as Raiders hand Michael Mayer $45,000,000 contract extension

The Raiders made a significant financial commitment to a backup tight end Saturday, agreeing to a three-year, $45 million extension for Michael Mayer just days after starter Brock Bowers underwent kne

World

Afghan woman deported in first use of US Alien Terrorist Removal Court

Court was created in 1996, but had never been used before Nazira Haji Zada’s case.

Manischewitz is betting that a dating show can attract Gen Z to the 138-year-old brand
Business

Manischewitz is betting that a dating show can attract Gen Z to the 138-year-old brand

For the next ten days, while everyone else is settling back into school and ushering in autumn with pumpkin spice lattes, Jewish Americans will be celebrating the “Days of Awe,” starting with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and ending with Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. The Days of Awe start at sundown on Friday, September 11, followed by 10 days of somber reflection on the past year. Yom Kippur is a day of atonement and deep reflection for which Jews trad

Alia Bhatt’s bodyguard pushes away fan trying to click selfie with her; netizens react as video goes viral
Culture

Alia Bhatt’s bodyguard pushes away fan trying to click selfie with her; netizens react as video goes viral

Alia Bhatt was in the spotlight on Friday as she attended the trailer launch of her production venture ‘Don’t Be Shy’, but it’s a clip from outside the venue that has now caught everyone’s attention online. As the actress-producer made her way out after the event, a video capturing an exchange betwe

Anthropic's Dario Amodei says the AI industry must slow down
AI

Anthropic's Dario Amodei says the AI industry must slow down

Dario Amodei wants third-party evaluators and an antitrust waiver to coordinate on safety. Europe made much of that law in August 2025. He does not say so.

Mirzapur: The Movie Box Office Collection: Pankaj Tripathi-Starrer Crosses Rs 150 Crore Mark In India
Technology

Mirzapur: The Movie Box Office Collection: Pankaj Tripathi-Starrer Crosses Rs 150 Crore Mark In India

Guddu bhiaya and Munna Tripathi's trigger keeps the money rolling for the Mirzapur flick that is slowly heading to become the first blockbuster spawned off an OTT series.

5 companies building high-performance compute silicon
Science

5 companies building high-performance compute silicon

These five AI chip companies are developing processors that power advanced artificial intelligence models.

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents
Health

Fire at nursing home in Chile kills 16 residents

Ten people were evacuated from the home in Araucanía region in central Chile.

Kentucky vs. Alabama predictions, picks for Kalshi, Polymarket: College football prediction markets for Week 2
Sports

Kentucky vs. Alabama predictions, picks for Kalshi, Polymarket: College football prediction markets for Week 2

Alabama visits Kentucky on Saturday, as Kalshi and Polymarket offer prediction markets for the SEC matchup

World

Iran, UAE hold first talks at BRICS summit since conflict began

Iran’s President has met Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince at the BRICS summit for their highest-level talks since the war began.

Freeport-McMoRan Stock: The Copper-AI Supercycle And Big Risks (NYSE:FCX)
Business

Freeport-McMoRan Stock: The Copper-AI Supercycle And Big Risks (NYSE:FCX)

Copper prices are surging—see how macro tailwinds and key risks impact Freeport-McMoRan (FCX), plus valuation and growth insights.

Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77
Culture

Oscar-winning film producer Jeremy Thomas dies aged 77

Best known for The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, the British film-maker was celebrated for working with international directors throughout his decades-long career.

AI

UAE rethinks 5GW AI data center project after Iran war

The original plan called for a 26-square-kilometer campus in Abu Dhabi.

Sylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt
Technology

Sylvan Esso think you should splurge on good-quality yogurt

Sylvan Esso’s new organic-sounding record Ow ∞ is out now.

CERN finds gluons behaving strangely deep inside atomic nuclei
Science

CERN finds gluons behaving strangely deep inside atomic nuclei

Physicists at CERN have found a new way to peer deep inside atomic nuclei and distinguish between two competing explanations for how gluons behave. Using the ALICE experiment at the Large Hadron Collider, researchers measured particle production at unprecedented spatial resolution, revealing structu

Health

Largest US outbreak of explosive diarrhoea parasite is over, officials say - BBC

... health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration". According to CDC data, there have been nearly 20,000 confirmed ...

Syracuse vs. California  predictions, picks: College football prediction markets at Polymarket, Kalshi
Sports

Syracuse vs. California predictions, picks: College football prediction markets at Polymarket, Kalshi

Syracuse hosts California in ACC action Saturday, as Kalshi and Polymarket offer prediction markets for the Week 2 matchup

World

Will Houthi advances in Yemen give Iran leverage in its war with the US?

The Iranian ally seizes Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Tecnoglass Holdings: Not Your Average Value Play (NYSE:TGLS)
Business

Tecnoglass Holdings: Not Your Average Value Play (NYSE:TGLS)

Tecnoglass Holdings is a compelling value play, trading at a significant discount despite robust demand. Find out why TGLS stock is a buy.

Trump reveals Melania's funny excuse for skipping Ireland trip: 'Maybe I'm not that friendly'
Culture

Trump reveals Melania's funny excuse for skipping Ireland trip: 'Maybe I'm not that friendly'

Trump also said that he welcomed the possibility of a united Ireland but acknowledged that the UK would have a say in whether it happened

mcpsnoop v0.22.0
AI

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Anthropic's CEO proposes a three-step plan to curb AI development - Engadget
Technology

Anthropic's CEO proposes a three-step plan to curb AI development - Engadget

Dario Amodei said that “we owe it to humanity to try.”

GLP-1 Users Are Being Cruelly Shamed by Their Own Families
Science

GLP-1 Users Are Being Cruelly Shamed by Their Own Families

Many who are using GLP-1s to lose weight feel shamed and judged by their family and friends. Some keep their usage a secret.

DR ELLIE: A mysterious new condition has come out of nowhere
Health

DR ELLIE: A mysterious new condition has come out of nowhere

A few years ago, a young patient of mine was diagnosed with PoTS after months of suffering dreadful dizzy spells that left her unable to stand up.

Arizona vs. BYU betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions, kickoff time for Week 2 college football
Sports

Arizona vs. BYU betting preview: Odds, picks, predictions, kickoff time for Week 2 college football

The Wildcats and Cougars meet in Week 2 in a key Big 12 showdown

World

Selling the war: Purges, polygraphs and propaganda

The Iran war has become ever more challenging for the Trump administration to sell.

Scientists in Virginia asked 21 people to see a hidden image without leaving their rooms—nobody got it right, but two described a scene they couldn’t see
Business

Scientists in Virginia asked 21 people to see a hidden image without leaving their rooms—nobody got it right, but two described a scene they couldn’t see

A recent scientific study explored out-of-body experiences under controlled conditions. Participants attempted to identify a hidden image in another room. The main test yielded no evidence beyond chance for accurate perception. However, two individuals described researchers' activities behind closed

Hardcore Frontman’s Final Post Before His Death: 'No More Prayers'
Culture

Hardcore Frontman’s Final Post Before His Death: 'No More Prayers'

Fans of Pennsylvania hardcore band CDC are devastated as former frontman Gordon Kaelin McIntyre unexpectedly passed away.

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