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Shield AI, Waabi, and General Motors on building AI when failure is not an option at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Leaders from Waabi, Shield AI, and General Motors join the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to talk building AI. Save up to $200 by September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Get a second pass at 50% off.
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
Last month, China delayed the launch of an ambitious robotic mission to the South Pole of the Moon, Chang’e 7, until early next year. The country did not provide a detailed explanation for the schedule slip, but it was welcomed by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. "They are targeting the exact same location on lunar South Pole," Isaacman said Wednesday evening at the Off World conference in Houston.
NASA Welcomes Croatia as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Credit: NASA The Republic of Croatia became the 74th signatory to the Artemis Accords on Wednesday during a ceremony in the capital city of Zagreb with NASA and U.S. Department of State officials present. “It is my privilege to welcome the Republic of Croatia as the latest signatory of the Artemis Accords,” said NASA Deputy Matt Anderson in pre-recorded remarks during the ceremony. “Joining the Artemis Accords opens another chapter. We’ve aligned on the principles. The opportunities to contribute are growing.
Lansoprazole users' 3-month warning after 'short supply' update
The Department of Health and Social Care issued a serious shortage protocols notice for the widley taken PPI medication
Indiana vs. Northwestern prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 4 college football Friday picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Northwestern Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers in a Big Ten opener Friday night
Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters
US Secretary of State Rubio said the summit would be an 'opportunity' for Putin to engage with other world leaders.
Metallica Joins Pink Floyd And Bob Marley In A Chart Feat
Metallica’s self-titled album reaches a rare Billboard 200 milestone, becoming only the fourth release to spend 850 weeks on the chart.
Former Disney child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested after ‘kicking deputy’
Authorities claimed the actor ‘appeared intoxicated.'
Ando wants to take on Slack with a team messaging app that lets humans and agents work together
Ando has raised $20 million in pre-seed and seed funding from investors including Accel, Index Ventures, and Emergence.
Google is sending an AI satellite into space next week
Google’s AI satellite will launch aboard a SpaceX rocket on October 1st.
APOD: 2026 September 24 – The Ghosts of Five Supernovas
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 24 –… 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. OriginalAnnotated The Ghosts of Five Supernovas Explanation: The ghosts of five supernovas haunt this extraordinary image.
America, China and the Evolving New World Order
Even as the United States remains the world’s most powerful country, China is carving out space for alternatives beyond the American-led system.
Falcons vs. Packers first touchdown prediction for Thursday Night Football in NFL Week 3
We'll go over the prediction markets at Kalshi for the first touchdown scorer in Falcons vs. Packers on TNF
LIVE: Portugal vs Wales – UEFA Nations League
Follow updates, with build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Ronaldo stars.
The AI Race Isn’t The U.S. Vs. China, It’s A War For Human Capital
How unfortunate if the U.S. loses the AI race not because it’s not competitive, but because politics needlessly got in the way.
The chef turned award-winning author unfazed by 'second book syndrome'
Louise Kennedy, the author of Trespasses, says everyone "should give anything they fancy a lash".
2 days left to save up to $200 on a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass — reason 4 of 5 to attend
Reason 4 of 5 to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Practical answers. Two days left to save up to $200 on your pass. Savings disappear after September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Bring a second guest at 50% off.
Rivet is a new kind of dating app where strangers play the matchmaker
Instead of swiping alone, Rivet lets other users recommend matches for you, then leaves the final decision in your hands.
NASA Selects Far-Infrared Telescope as First in New Mission Class
Credit: NASA NASA announced Wednesday a mission to explore the history and evolution of the universe, PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics), is advancing to the next phase of development. This space telescope is the first in a new class of NASA astrophysics missions, called Probe Explorers, within the agency’s longstanding Explorers Program. “The PRIMA mission is humanity’s next window into the deep universe.
NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip steps back from public life for serious health concerns - WRAL
Darrell Waltrip, a Hall of Fame NASCAR driver and longtime Fox Sports broadcaster, has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain ...
Clemson vs. California prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 4 college football Friday picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Clemson Tigers vs. California Golden Bears in an ACC Friday night matchup
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to White House
‘Forgotten Island’ Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Celebrate Animated Adventure With Perfect Critics’ Score
"Forgotten Island," a new animated adventure from DreamWorks, is getting memorable reviews from Rotten Tomatoes critics.
Elizabeth Holmes’ Partner’s Net Worth: How Much Money Billy Evans Has
Billy comes from a wealthy family, but he established his own wealth by founding a health startup called Haemanthus.
Lovable’s annualized revenue crosses $600M as vibe coding takes off
Lovable co-founder Fabian Hedin said that apps created on the platform are getting nearly a billion monthly views each month.
Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are going global, the company confirms
It's still unclear when, though. Yesterday, Xiaomi unveiled the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max in China. Less than 24 hours later, the company has already...
Backpack massages muscles when it detects they’re fatigued
People wore the backpack while lifting dumbbells and then enjoyed a nice massageHuang et al., 2026, Cell Reports Physical Science A backpack can detect when muscles become fatigued and automatically massage the affected areas. This seems to help muscles recover better than heat therapy or pre-programmed massages, like those delivered by chairs and cushions. About 1 in 6 adults in the UK have some form of back pain. This can occur when back muscles become fatigued through exertion or prolonged or repetitive activity.
Pharmalittle: We're reading about the FDA commissioner nominee, a Lilly partnership in China, and more
During a Senate hearing today, Heidi Overton, the nominee to lead the FDA, plans to emphasize the need for speed and efficiency to compete with China
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss earning first-round NFL Draft buzz as stock continues to soar
While not universal, much of the early feedback CBS Sports has gathered from NFL scouts on Chambliss has been positive
Saudi-led coalition says shot down 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis
No response by Yemen's Houthis to a claim by the coalition forces that its missiles targeted Taif and Yanbu.
White House Continues Barring MS NOW, CNN And Politico—Judge Demands Answers By Afternoon
A judge ordered the Trump administration early Thursday to immediately restore White House access to three banned outlets.
This Is What Really Makes Your Partner Jealous, According to Researchers
A study of 4,465 people found reactions to sexual and emotional cheating were more complicated than a men-versus-women split.
Twenty minutes with the CEO of ElevenLabs, now reportedly valued at $22 billion
ElevenLabs powers the AI voice on the other end of a lot of customer service calls, and its CEO told me this week that businesses should probably tell you that — at least until getting a machine is what everyone expects anyway.
Why can’t we just keep rogue AIs off the internet?
Air-gapping AI to keep it away from real-world targets makes testing safer, but less useful.
NASA to Study Human Health, Performance During Crew-13 Mission - NASA
During NASA's SpaceX Crew‑13 mission aboard the International Space Station, astronauts will support a series of biomedical and human health performance...
The rise of the AI-native radiology practice
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Radiology startups say owning a practice makes it easier to develop AI tools, and insurers oppose RPM changes.
Army vs. Temple prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 4 college football Friday picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for Army vs. Temple in American Conference matchup on Friday
LIVE: Ivory Coast vs Ghana – AFCON qualifying
Follow updates, build-up, team news and lineups, from our live text commentary stream coverage as Yan Diomande stars.
France Is World’s Leading Ski Destination Ahead Of 2030 Olympics
With the French Alps preparing to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, France has once again become the world’s leading ski destination, ahead of Austria and the United States.
Sydney Sweeney Wants You To ‘Trust’ Her in New Bra Photos: 'Send Nudes'
Sydney Sweeney promoted Syrn's new "Send Nudes" bra collection with fresh photos and a confident message for her followers on Instagram.
The vibes are bad for Flock in Washington
The Senate still wants to hear directly from Flock’s CEO.
Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain
Mark Zuckerberg said Meta’s new personal AI agent Muse has become the “centerpiece” of his AI vision, as he unveiled a new handheld AI “charm” device that will feature the interactive assistant. The Meta chief used the company’s annual Connect event at its Silicon Valley headquarters to announce Muse Charm, a small pendant-like device that fits on a keychain and is activated by a fingerprint sensor. The device, which features a screen showing the Muse avatar, will also have real-time voice interactivity and is set to be released in December.Read full article Comments
Stanford Scientists Find That the Human Brain Is Actually Two Separate Organs
A team led by scientists at Stanford University determined that the human brain is technically made up of two distinct organs.
Kyverna's cell therapy shows lasting autoimmune benefit
Kyverna Therapeutics is one step closer to launching the first cell therapy for an autoimmune disease, with new data in hand showing many patients remained off of other therapies a year after treatment.
Navy vs. UAB prediction, odds, time: Week 4 college football Friday picks by proven model
The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the Friday AAC matchup between the UAB Blazers and Navy Midshipmen
Forever Chemicals: Ground Zero
Pervasive, persistent and poisonous: How one US company helped pollute the world with forever chemicals.
‘Neagley’ Is A Lot Better Than ‘Reacher’ And Needs A Season 2
'Neagley' is actually a better show than the one that spawned it, 'Reacher,' in more than a few different ways.
Seth Meyers Scoffs at Trump's 'Dramatic' Reaction to Kaitlan Collins at UN: 'Sounds Like He's Complaining About an Ex'
Seth Meyers jokes that Trump sounded like he was "complaining about an ex" during his encounter with Kaitlan Collins at the UN
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Cal AI’s Zach Yadegari on how to create viral growth and capitalize on it
Zach Yadegari joins the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to share how he capitalized on viral growth. Save up to $200 before September 25. Save 50% on a second pass.
There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before
The world has known for decades that the RSA cryptosystem’s days are numbered. Once quantum computing becomes practical (estimates for that range from 3 to 20 or more years), the foundational security it provides will crumble. New research has revealed a novel method that uses classical computing to reduce the current RSA security level to an unacceptably low threshold. The finding poses little to no practical threat in the immediate term, except possibly in a few edge cases.
Taking HRT in perimenopause may ward off cardiovascular disease
Hormone replacement therapies may reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke, but the timing of when they are started could be critical
OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is extremely concerned about OpenAI's security breach of a government website, which the artificial intelligence company took too long to reveal
Jaguars now looking to get Travis Hunter more involved on offense
Liam Coen provided some interesting commentary on the two-way player following the Week 2 loss to Denver
Why are Ireland vs Israel football matches so controversial?
Ireland and Israel will play two football matches despite growing Irish calls for a boycott due to the genocide in Gaza.
Sweet Shop App Launches Today, Promising Simple Access To Digital Comics And Manga
The new app hopes to differentiate in a crowded market by rejecting AI and investor-driven gimmicks.
Sharon Stone Has ‘Gone the Distance From Being a Sex Symbol,’ Says She’s ‘Still Hot’
Sharon Stone spoke about her Hollywood career and resilience at Variety's Power of Women event, calling herself "still hot."
Google tests letting Gemini call businesses for you
Google says the AI-calling feature will first be available to Pixel 11 owners in the U.S. who pay for a Gemini subscription.
A leaker says the chips in the PS6 and Xbox Helix have been finalized, and there's a big power difference between them — but it's the likely price jump that gamers are mostly talking about
It could be advantage Microsoft
Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change Articles Earth Matters Blog Blue Marble: Next Generation EO Kids Mission: Biomes About About Us Subscribe 🛜 RSS Contact Us Search September 19, 2026 NASA Earth Observatory/Michala Garrison Cool, marine air rolling off the Paci
Why Gilead can't stop talking about its ambitions in immunology
Gilead Sciences’ top executives have been emphatically bullish about the biotech’s years-long push to develop drugs for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.
NBA Rank top 10 is here: SGA, Jokic or Wemby at No. 1?
Our countdown of the NBA's top 100 players hits its grand finale.
NAZA, Israeli film on Gaza, to stream for free after theatrical run
Co-director Yuval Abraham says documentary exposing Israeli abuses will be available online in November.
Starbucks Closing 250 Stores In North America—Here’s Why
The company’s chief operating officer said it would support staff at impacted stores with transfer opportunities or severance.
'He Can Deal With It': Anupam Kher Addresses Govinda's Dating Rumours, Divorce With Sunita Ahuja
Govinda is currently in the spotlight over his equation with Komal Rani. The two are set to share the screen in their upcoming film Roopa.