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OpenAI reportedly ditches model over safety concerns
A top executive at the AI lab told the Wall Street Journal that the model in question had displayed a poor aptitude for following orders.
Florida invokes extinction fears in legal bid to halt OpenAI development
The state of Florida is seeking a temporary injunction to stop OpenAI from continuing to develop what it calls a "reckless, unacceptably risky product" without the deployment of "third-party approved safety guardrails." The new legal motion, filed Monday morning, is part of a civil lawsuit the state of Florida originally filed in June, arguing that ChatGPT represented "a threat to the public safety of Floridians," specifically by preying on vulnerable populations like children and violent or delusional adults.
Scientists built artificial beaver dams for streams; bat activity rose 3.9 times, and amphibians bred where they had been absent
Beavers can reshape streams simply by building dams, slowing flowing water and creating ponds that become useful habitat for wildlife. Scientists have now found that structures designed to mimic those effects can also change how animals use degraded streams.
New test could screen for type 2 diabetes in seconds using just speech
A tool that uses artificial intelligence to scan for changes in speech could be used to diagnose type 2 diabetes in just seconds, a new study has found.
Wizards' Anthony Davis to wait until summer for extension talks
Anthony Davis plans on finishing the season with the Washington Wizards before deciding on any potential contract extension, he said Monday.
Fighter jets escort Pope Leo on final day of his France tour
Pope Leo XIV was escorted by fighter jets to Metz, the final stop of his four-day France tour.
Daewoo E&C Wins 868.6 Billion-Won Yongin Semiconductor Project
Daewoo Engineering & Construction has once again demonstrated its capacity to carry out large-scale national projects by securing the contract for “Constructio
5 Best Historical TV Shows Streaming On Prime Video - TVLine
Some of the best historical shows of all time, like Downton Abbey, The Tudors, and The Underground Railroad are all streaming on Prime Video.
Source: Inference provider Modal Labs closing in on $750M round at $15.75B valuation
The new financing is expected to more than triples the AI infrastructure startup's valuation from just four months ago.
Boeing "incredibly excited" to serve as nation's only astronaut transportation
NASA announced on Monday that it will exercise options to purchase two additional flights on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, as well as financially support the company in its efforts to return the crewed vehicle to flight and find a new rocket after the Atlas V vehicle retires. The space agency's announcement confirms reporting by Ars Technica earlier this month on NASA's plans to maintain access to low-Earth orbit after the impending retirement of SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle. "I do not think it's a secret that SpaceX intends to sunset older platforms like Falcon and Dragon as they concentrate
What Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards means for drivers
The Trump administration is rolling back federal fuel economy standards for new vehicles. The move reverses policies meant to increase fuel efficiency to encourage greater use of electric vehicles. The boost for gasoline-powered vehicles comes as the war in Iran continues to drive up oil prices. Amn
Australian firm drops US$842 million Sydney data centre plan after public fury
Goodman Group’s Project Mars development was 160 metres from a school, sparking anger from residents and activists.
Popular WWE star arrives at RAW with Rey Mysterio ahead of major match
A popular WWE star arrived at tonight's episode of RAW with Rey Mysterio ahead of a big match. Tonight's episode of RAW will air live from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hungary lifts immunity of Prime Minister Magyar, two Orban-era ministers
Hungary's Parliament lifts immunity of incumbent leader and two former ministers, clearing the way for criminal probes.
Merck Pays $400M for Cancer Drug Prospect From China-Based SciBrunch - MedCity News
Merck now has global rights to a SciBrunch Therapeutics drug candidate designed to block mutated versions of the cancer-driving protein KRAS G12D. This class of targeted cancer therapies includes clinical-stage assets from Revolution Medicines, BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics, and Verastem Oncology.
Jennifer Lopez gets emotional as her twins prep to leave for college: ‘It’s time to revive some old dreams…’
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Sonos launches Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones in Malaysia with ChatGPT control, priced from RM2,299
Sonos launches the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones and Sonos 27 in Malaysia, featuring ChatGPT control and Dolby Atmos. Pricing starts from RM2,299.
MBSB Bank now lets you transfer money overseas in 20 currencies, powered by Wise
MBSB Bank has expanded its Wise powered GET remittance service on MJourney to 20 foreign currencies following a 250% in transfer volume.
October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing
2 Min Read October’s Night Sky Notes: Spooky Stargazing This infrared image from NASA’s Spitzer Space telescope shows a cloud of gas and dust carved out by a massive star. A drawing overlaid on the image reveals why researchers nicknamed this region the “Jack-o’-lantern Nebula.” Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech The Ghoul Located within the constellation Perseus lies a star called Algol, also known as ‘Demon Star’ or ‘The Ghoul’.
Simple device can reduce death risk for Americans with diabetes
For more than 38 million Americans, wearing a simple continuous glucose monitoring device may lower their risk of dying.
Asian Games 2026 India Medal Tally: Silver in Shooting Trap Event - Full List of Medals won by Indians till September 29
Check out the Full list of Medals for India at the Asian Games 2026. The Indian teams across all disciplines have started to secure medals and get the latest updates, live details here on September 29.
Iran’s Araghchi meets Qatari mediators as US calls for nuclear talks
Tehran awaits reply on Hormuz plan as a US official says there will be no deal unless nuclear issues are addressed.
Electoral reform, AI policy, light rail among initiatives being floated as Winnipeg mayoral candidates roll out pledges
Mayoral contender Kevin Klein would seek new election rules to “level the playing field” for all future candidates, if elected.
'Avengers: Endgame Encore' Changes the Film's Ending — The Russo Brothers Explain Why They Went Back
"The idea of just going one moment past that perfect ending, and thinking about how radically that moment can change," Anthony Russo explains
Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Florida's attorney general asked a judge on Monday to bar OpenAI from developing new artificial intelligence models without outside oversight as part of its lawsuit accusing the company of harming children.
Floating battery brings 40-kW mobile charging to electric boats
Photon Marine wins $1 million to demonstrate an electric workboat, fast charger and floating battery platform in New York.
Voge's hybrid motorcycle concept looks like a cruiser for cyborgs
It's possible the Voge name is only familiar to those who devour an inappropriate amount of two-wheeler coverage – but from the reviews I've seen across European media, it's a brand you best not ignore.
Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time – new research
Pre-surgery exercise has benefits, whether it is supervised or home-based. But professional supervision can help patients achieve higher exercise intensities.
Asian Games 2026: Who is Neeru Dhanda? Inspired by Cousin's Silver, India Military Naib Subedar wins her Own Medal
Neeru Dhanda qualifies for the Asian Games 2026 womens trap final with 118 and helps India win team silver alongside Aashima Ahlawat and Manisha Keer. Know about the trio here.
AFL considering changes to free agency system
The AFL will consider changes to free agency in the interests of ensuring that the system does not skew the competitive balance of the competition in favour of the teams in premiership contention.
Details about ‘Cornell 7’ rape lawsuit have been exposed by social media, but some worry they’re being throttled
A lawsuit involving Cornell University and seven members of the Chi Pi fraternity has brought to light details of an alleged hours-long sexual assault in 2024, leading to public outcry on social media. But in some cases, posts about the case aren’t reaching their full intended audience. The case gained national public attention after the victim filed a civil lawsuit that claims the seven men drugged and raped her over the course of seven hours. Following the events in 2024, Corne
Suriya opens up about his friendship with Fahadh Faasil; says, ‘We’ve talked until dawn and have so many memories together'; praises his approach to choosing films
Fahadh Faasil will mark his Telugu lead debut in the upcoming SS Rajamouli fantasy entertainer ‘Don’t Trouble The Trouble,’ presented by SS Rajamouli. Ahead of the film’s release, the team is travelling across multiple states to promote.
Meta taps MongoDB CEO Desai to drive enterprise AI push
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has poached MongoDB CEO Chirantan "CJ" Desai to spearhead a new business designed to bring the social media giant's AI tools to corporate customers.
Espionage boosted East Germany's economic output by 7.4%
East Germany's espionage activities in the West boosted the country's economic output by 7.4%. Value added in manufacturing alone increased by 22.3% through industrial espionage, equivalent to 20.2 billion East German marks or approximately 4.1 billion euros at 2020 prices.
Own a Dual-Fuel Generator? Here’s Why I’d Opt for Propane Over Gas
Propane stores for years and helps your generator start when you need it most.
One in eight cancers are linked to infections, new study finds
One in eight cancers worldwide could be triggered by infections, many of which can be prevented through vaccinations, a study has found.
‘Working till 67, hoping for the best’
Three shifts one week, 10 the next. At 59, Antony is approaching retirement the way most Australians do: on instinct, and afraid.
UAE confirms Netanyahu met with Emirati president MBZ on Sunday
DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates officially acknowledges yesterday’s (Sunday’s) meeting between Emirati President Mohammed bin Zayed
ACT NOW: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating the Merger--LXP, LXFR, NRIM, and PULM
/PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has recovered millions of dollars for...
‘Love Is Blind’ Season 11 Cast Photos & Episode Release Guide Schedule For Netflix Dating Series
The pods are opening back up to welcome a group of singles for 'Love Is Blind' Season 11.
OpenAI holds off on releasing new model over safety concerns, saying it "didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
SpaceX's Starship goes orbital, deploying first next-gen Starlinks
SpaceX's Starship rocket thundered into the sky over South Texas early Monday. It was the 14th test flight of the world's most powerful launch vehicle. This time, however, the rocket's massive upper stage squeezed out some extra oomph from its Raptor engines and accelerated to orbital velocity. On all of Starship's previous flights, SpaceX intentionally dialed back the full capability of the rocket to fly a suborbital trajectory, slow enough for Earth's gravity to pull the vehicle back into the atmosphere before it could complete a full lap around the planet.
NASA, Boeing Share Update on Commercial Starliner Development Plans
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft that launched NASA’s Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station is pictured docked to the Harmony module’s forward port.
Editorial | Hong Kong moves in the right direction on minors’ social media use
The question is not whether governments should act to protect children online but how. The city has chosen careful study over slogans.
Protect College Sports Act passes Senate: Historic bill takes first step, but uncertainty awaits in House
The bipartisan bill aimed at stabilizing college sports passed its first test with Monday night's Senate vote, but more hurdles must be cleared in the House before it can be signed into law
OpenAI scraps release of latest AI model over safety concerns
AI giant says latest model failed to meet alignment standards during internal testing.
Gold liquidation portends doom
DXY is paused at recent highs. EUR the opposite. North Asia is stalled. Adding more pressure to AUD. Gold was liquidated. Brent futures are a headline windsock. Dated is the version that matters. No growth shock in base metals yet. Big miners are less reassuring. EM stocks OK. But not for long, as j
Reacher Renewed For Season 6 At Prime Video Ahead Of Season 5 - TVLine
The streamer can't get enough of its larger-than-life action hero. Get all the renewal details here.
Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort
Thirteen of the 18 startups in Peak XV’s latest Surge cohort are targeting global markets, while more than half are based in India.
Experts worry about Nvidia's AI chip sales in China and influence over Trump
On its face, the recent summit between Donald Trump and China’s president Xi Jinping didn’t change much in the world of AI regulation. Export controls were not discussed, with neither country seemingly interested in making concessions.
One in eight new cancers are likely caused by infections—there’s an easy way to protect yourself
Many cancers associated with infection are preventable
NHS to suspend staff suspected of snooping on patient records
There have been too many cases of staff abusing patient trust, and enough is enough, the head of the NHS in England says.
Zion Williamson, on cusp of 8th season, not where he wants to be
Zion Williamson smiled politely, but kept his answer brief when asked how he would summarize his first seven years as an NBA player, saying "I'm not where I need to be."
Africa’s space ambitions are moving from policy to practice
As the Africa Space Expo closes in Abidjan, African innovators are showing what the continent can build.
JAKKS Pacific Stock: Catalysts Coming In 2027 (NASDAQ:JAKK)
JAKKS Pacific (JAKK) stock rated BUY: strong earnings, debt-free balance sheet, 4% dividend, and 2027 IP catalysts. Read here for a detailed analysis.
X-Men Actor Cast in Arrowverse Creator’s New Prime Video Show Based on Beloved Horror Comic
An X-Men actor has been cast as the lead in Prime Video's new horror series based on a Skybound graphic novel.
The AI boom took over Climate Week and not everyone is happy about it
Just like the rest of the U.S., data centers and AI are dividing climate tech founders and investors.
Two-color glowing molecule could make wind tunnel tests more accurate
Most sensors can measure only one thing at a time, like a thermometer for temperature or a pressure gauge for pressure. Measuring two properties accurately from the same surface at the same moment usually means using two separate instruments—adding cost and complexity to the process.
Mars Has Its Charmes
Explore This Section Perseverance Home Mission Overview Rover Components Mars Rock Samples Where is Perseverance? Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Mission Updates Science Overview Objectives Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Perseverance Raw Images Images Videos Audio More Resources Mars Missions Mars Perseverance Rover Mars Curiosity Rover Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Mars Odyssey More Mars Missions Mars Home NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover acquired this image using its SHERLOC WATSON camera, located on the turret at the end of the rover
In Japan, anti-foreigner fake news drives far-right gains
Viral lies about foreign crime are fuelling political division in a country desperate for workers, analysts say.
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Gold’s rollercoaster ride shows the messy state of the global economy
If you were looking for an illustrated view of what’s been happening in the world economy and markets this year, you’d have to look no further than a chart of the gold price.
‘Zombie BBLs’: Fat from dead bodies is being used in butt filler—and Dakota Johnson just made the cosmetic surgery trend go viral
Forget donating your body to science or medicine: Thanks to a new trend in the cosmetic surgery industry, fat from donated cadavers is being used as filler for breasts, buttocks, and more. On the latest episode of Vogue’s podcast The Run-Through, Chloe Malle, the magazine’s head of editorial content, was chatting with actor Dakota Johnson when their conversation turned to the bizarre procedure. Johnson’s recent film Materialists included a plotline centered on leg-lengthening surgery, a real
Penn Badgley's Wife Domino Kirke Clarifies Whether She Asked Him to Stop Doing Sex Scenes
Penn Badgley's wife Domino Kirke said it was the You actor's choice to stop performing sex scenes in his work, explaining, "It's just relational hygiene."