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Microsoft’s new AI ‘code of conduct’ tells models not to hack systems or trick humans
The code of conduct lays out general principles that Microsoft AI models should uphold — supporting humans rather than replacing them, for instance, and accelerating human flourishing — as well as specific safety constraints meant to implement those principles.
New corners, new lights for 2028 Volvo XC40
Volvo provided flights from Washington, DC, to London, England, and accommodation so Ars could see its refreshed vehicles. Ars does not accept paid editorial content. Most cars get a midlife facelift about four years after first hitting the streets. It’s a chance for automakers to update the styling and introduce new features and engineering changes that are usually minor but can be quite dramatic—the Polestar 2 swapping from front- to rear-wheel drive comes readily to mind.
Summer Training: Catching Up With NASA’s Astronaut Candidates
3 min readPreparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) The members of NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class pose with rock samples collected during their geology training at the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico, in May 2026. NASA/Helen Arase Vargas Did you spend part of your summer camping, hiking, at the pool, or in an aircraft? So did NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. The 10 candidates have been working their way through a comprehensive and rigorous training program since the agency introduced them to the public on Sept.
Why You Should Never Wear Shoes in Your House
The soles of your shoes collect germs—then track them everywhere you go.
Lane Kiffin addresses 'real safety issues' ahead of Ole Miss return, says pressure is not on LSU
Extra security is set for Lane Kiffin's return to Oxford after his contentious departure, setting the stage for a hostile top-10 matchup with No. 8 Ole Miss
NATO pledges increased Ukraine support as Russia strikes near border
NATO chief Rutte insists Western allies will not be intimidated by Russian attacks meant to 'scare' them off.
Kennedy Center may close Tuesday after officials issue dire bankruptcy warning
The fate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reportedly hinges on whether Donald J. Trump’s name is added back to the building’s facade. Officials from the Kennedy Center are warning that the national performing arts venue is facing “certain fiscal collapse” and could close as soon as Tuesday, according to documents first obtained by The Washington Post. The center’s board of trustees, which is chaired by President Trump and includes many of his close allies, argue tha
Oasis 2027: Knebworth return confirmed as well as Manchester and Glasgow gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
SAINS and 8nabler Sign MoU to Deploy Voice AI for Sarawak Government Services
SAINS and 8nabler voice AI partnership goes official with a signed MoU at DGX26, backed by a proof of concept that handled over 4,000 calls without human help.
Dangbei MP1 MAX projector deal knocks $300 off the 4K Google TV model
Dangbei MP1 MAX drops to $1,299 at Amazon, giving this 4K triple laser projector a strong price cut right now.
The AI Doom Debate
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he thinks a swarm of AI agents could take over the internet in just six months, if left unchecked. Amodei joins many in the industry with warnings about the ever-advancing technology that could one day pose a threat to humanity. So, what's behind the AI doom recently
Men and women are turning to genital fillers for pleasure and size – here’s what can go wrong
Men are turning to fillers to increase penis size. But the evidence is limited, the effects fade and complications can be serious.
Boxing schedule for 2026: When Canelo Alvarez, Isaac Cruz, Sebastian Fundora and more are set to return
The 2026 boxing calendar is hitting the fall with some great fights on the books
Syria fuel price hikes test public patience with economic recovery
Anger rises in Syrian cities as fuel price hikes burden struggling households amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
InventHelp Inventor Develops Modified Steering Wheel System for Vehicles (CHK-5031)
/PRNewswire/ -- "I had knee surgery and was unable to drive for six weeks because I couldn't use my right leg. I thought there should be a way to drive from...
Alex Gibney Hits Back At Elon Musk’s Legal Threat Over Documentary Musk: ‘He Wasn’t Interested In Talking’
Alex Gibney addressed Elon Musk’s legal threat over documentary Musk at TIFF, saying the film was independently fact-checked and Musk ignored repeated requests to participate.
Apple Could Bring Face ID & Telephoto Camera to iPhone Duo 3, Mark Gurman Predicts
Mark Gurman predicts Apple will bring Face ID & a telephoto camera to the third-generation iPhone Duo using AI and miniaturized tech.
"Offensively cheap": Solar power is looking up
In the badlands of Chakwal, in north-central Pakistan, Bestway Cement is transforming plots of dry earth and olive and peach groves into a forest of solar panels. Its efforts will add 6.34 megawatts of generation capacity by the end of the year, the company says, in addition to the 26 MW of photovoltaic cells currently in place. Already, solar generates over a quarter of the electricity powering its cement plant. “It’s the only way we can compete,” says Abdul Waheed, the general manager at Chakwal, which produces over 3 million tonnes of cement per year.
How ketamine reshapes brain activity in older adults
Researchers have identified time-specific patterns of brain activity following ketamine treatment in older adults with treatment-resistant depression.
Subtle sign of motor neurone disease that can hide in the mouth
Dentists and GPs will now be trained to spot early and little-known signs of deadly motor neurone disease.
Clippers, Raptors agree to Kawhi Leonard trade again: Toronto finally poised to move forward as East contender
The dust has settled after the NBA punished the Clippers, and Leonard is set to finally move back to Toronto
Private schools become a costly choice for struggling parents in Gaza
Gaza families face difficult choices: send children to schools in tents with few resources to pay for private school.
CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks surging today as AI doomsday fears jolt cybersecurity stocks
Cybersecurity stocks CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks surged on Monday amid growing concern about the risks of artificial intelligence (AI). Shares of the two companies were up double digits at the time of this writing Monday afternoon: CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWD) was up 15%, while Palo Alto Networks Inc. (Nasdaq: PANW) was up 13%. Both make products designed to detect, investigate, and neutralize modern cyber threats using endpoint protection, a method used t
Donald Trump Jr.'s Wedding Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Tied to Putin
Donald Trump Jr. apparently had one helluva wedding hookup ... because a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin reportedly bankrolled the lavish affair.
The Google Fitbit Air is getting the Pixel Watch's new Insulin Resistance and Blood Pressure Trends features — putting Whoop and Garmin Cirqa on notice
Google is loading its cheapest fitness tracker, the Google Fitbit Air, with premium tools from its Pixel Watch series to stay competitive.
Prehistoric builders transported Devil's Arrows 11 miles
Stonehenge is the most famous example of megalithic architecture across Britain and Ireland, but there are plenty of others, including Calanais, Newgrange, and Avebury, as well as the Devil's Arrows. The latter is Britain's tallest standing stone alignment, yet little is known about the provenance of its stones.
What happens when driverless cars break the law?
Police and states are figuring out how to punish driverless car companies like Waymo and Zoox when their cars break the law.
Why so few older Americans get counseling – and how it could help
Counseling in later life isn’t just for coping with loss and illness – it can help people work through questions of identity and how they seek meaning in their lives.
Texas Tech's Will Hammond waited his turn, and now it's time to deliver in showdown vs. Houston
The sophomore returned early from an ACL tear to lead No. 13 Texas Tech to a 2-0 start, but Joey McGuire wants more from his QB in Friday's Big 12 opener against No. 22 Houston
India to supply Nepal electricity after floods wrecked hydropower projects
India to provide Nepal with 654 megawatts of electricity daily to meet urgent needs after devastating glacial floods.
A sweeping crypto bill goes to a vote soon in the Senate. It could mark a watershed moment for the industry
President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in the Senate: to get it across the line, he would have to agree to ethics provisions that apply to him, too.First, Trump agreed to a measure that would bar him and his wife from issuing the types of meme coins that they swiftly launched as he prepared to return to the White House for a second time. And then another concession came late Sunday, when Republicans said T
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Sega and Netflix partner for a "cute yet cool" animated Sonic TV Show, a Crazy Taxi film, and a "badass action" Stranger Than Heaven adaptation
Netflix and Sega have penned a multi-project deal promising to turn Sonic into an animated show. Crazy Taxi and Stranger Than Heaven are also getting films.
Only at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: What happens when OpenAI ships your roadmap?
If you're building an AI company, the question isn't whether foundation models will continue to evolve. It's whether your company will continue creating value as they do. Don't miss this interactive session on the Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
The world’s first phone with three 200MP cameras gets a launch date
The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max will launch alongside the Find X10 and Find X10 E on September 22.
New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts. The six food-focused investigations, supported by the agency’s Space Crops grants, advance NASA’s goal of harnessing the power of plants to enhance quality of life for humans in space, as well as to enable lunar and Mars exploration.
New insights into how the brain responds after a severed nerve is repaired could boost recovery
Surgery can restore communication between the hand and brain, but new research suggests the brain’s response to individual fingers may change.
Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: Broncos vs. Chiefs on MNF, White Sox vs. Guardians and more
Find best bets for the biggest games in sports on Monday from the SportsLine Projection Model and top CBS Sports experts
Jerusalem Daily: A new report on the erosion of Palestinian life
Palestinian life is being systematically eroded, according to a new report and Israel threatens NAZA film directors.
Burger King closed dozens of stores last year: See a list of locations where restaurants shuttered
According to Burger King’s latest franchise disclosure document (FDD), the fast-food restaurant chain operated 6,650 locations across the United States at the end of fiscal year 2025, a net loss of 51 stores compared with the 6,701 it operated at the start of the year. Of those 6,650 locations, 5,518 are franchised and 1,132 are company-owned. Let’s take a closer look at where Burger King opened and closed locations last year. Burger King opened locations in these states The burg
Manson Family Killer and Top Lieutenant Bruce Davis Dead at 83
Manson Family killer Bruce Davis -- who was considered one of Charles Manson's top lieutenants during their infamous, blood-soaked 1960s murder spree in Los Angeles -- is dead, TMZ has learned.
Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll
Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for products through Siri without opening the app.
Steam Frame: The Ars Technica review
In the 2010s, Valve was at the forefront of a virtual reality revolution that looked to some like it would upend the gaming industry.
Bugs could help detect 'forever chemical' contamination
"PFAS are extremely difficult to detect. There is a tremendous need for technologies that can identify them at very low concentrations."
Shingles can cause severe chronic pain – new research on how exosomes alter neurons offers pathways to treatment
The pain of post-herpetic neuralgia can drive people to the point of suicide. Researchers are getting closer to pinpointing its cause – which may extend to other forms of neuropathy.
USWNT's Catarina Macario officially placed on season-ending injury list with World Cup less than a year away
Macario signed a record-setting deal worth nearly $8 million in March with the San Diego Wave
JD Vance insists US is ‘on top of’ Houthi advance in Red Sea
US Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration is “very much on top of” the Houthi advance in Yemen.
‘We could lose control’: AI doomsday comments from Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are majorly shaking the internet
For nearly a week, the internet has exploded over the looming threat of an artificial intelligence apocalypse. When former OpenAI and Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon posted that he’d quit the industry after seeing that “neither company is acting responsibly,” he immediately went viral, with his thread now having garnered more than 171 million views. Among Coxon’s claims, his statement that “the people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade” stood out t
Luke Evans reveals his secret to surviving Hollywood
The star discusses his "emotional connection" to his character in a new ITV drama, The Party.
Superhuman acquires YC-backed notetaker Fathom as productivity platforms push for agentic work
Fathom said that it has over 400,000 monthly active users.
F1 in Madrid: Like Monaco but twice as long and none of the glamour
It’s been quite a couple of weeks for Formula 1. First, its annual visit to one of the oldest tracks on the calendar, the Italian temple of speed that is Monza, just outside Milan. Apologies for no Ars report, but your correspondent was on the ground, on vacation, learning the hard way that attempts to call the circuit “accessible by public transport” can still involve walking several miles.
NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game
NASA/Aubrey Gemignani Fans pose for a photo with an astronaut in the NASA Experience Zone at an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Sept.
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
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Carney pitches Canada to global investors amid US trade war
Hundreds of investors overseeing nearly $120 trillion in assets will gather in Toronto for the Canada Investment Summit.
Female athletes push back on Sydney Sweeney’s Novig ad for sexualizing women in sports
Sydney Sweeney is once again at the center of online controversy, with female athletes around the world speaking out against the actress’s latest project—an ad for sports trading app Novig. In a minute-long video, the Euphoria actress promoted the prediction market platform ahead of football season, cutting between shots of her almost entirely nude alongside sport-themed props, as she explains how Novig is distinct from other prediction markets like Polymarket or Kalshi. “No be
Watch: Le Sserafim performs 'Overwatch' song 'Made My Night' at BlizzCon - UPI.com
K-pop stars Le Sserafim performed an hour-long set at BlizzCon that included "Made My Night," their new song for the video game "Overwatch."
With iOS 27, I’m actually using Siri again
Apple’s long-delayed Siri overhaul is finally here with iOS 27, and it changes how useful the assistant feels day to day.
Netflix is making a Crazy Taxi movie and a Sonic show with ‘edge’
And a Stranger Than Heaven movie.
NASA Welcomes Djibouti as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory - NASA
NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson, center, Ambassador of Djibouti to the United States, Mohamed Siad Douale, left, and Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, right, pose for a group photograph after the Artemis Accord signing, Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. NASA/Bill Ingalls The Republic of Djibouti became the 72nd nation and eighth African country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony Monday at NASA Headquarters in Washington.
EU says no easy way forward on stalled WHO pandemic agreement
EU official denounces ‘ideological’ approach as developing countries seek better access
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Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (TLX) Presents at Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference Transcript
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (TLX) Morgan Stanley 24th Annual Global Healthcare Conference September 14, 2026 9:15 AM EDTCompany ParticipantsChristian...
Emmerdale star elopes with girlfriend three months after being axed from soap
The 29-year-old actor, whose character Vinny Dingle was reportedly brutally axed from ITV soap Emmerdale three months ago, took to Instagram to share the happy news