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AI

Khanna calls for a government agency to oversee AI 'like the FDA'

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said that the federal government should create a regulatory agency to oversee the development of artificial intelligence (AI), similar to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "Well, we need to set up an AI agency like the FDA," Khanna told "Face the Nation" hos

An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Technology

An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang

Before two of its alleged members were arrested and charged in Australia last month, the hacker group known as TeamPCP carried out a hacking spree unlike any other in history.

'We are on our way to groundbreaking science': NASA shares first test image from Roman telescope's 300-megapixel camera
Science

'We are on our way to groundbreaking science': NASA shares first test image from Roman telescope's 300-megapixel camera

This week, NASA turned on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's powerful 300-megapixel camera for the first time. The debut test image promises "groundbreaking science" to come with NASA already talking about doubling the mission's lifespan.

Health

Even medical professionals are skipping health insurance because of high prices

LeGault has Crohn's disease and two of their daughters also have medical conditions, so she said her family has no choice but to continue to pay for ...

Coaches Poll top 25: LSU takes a tumble, Florida re-enters in Week 4 college football rankings
Sports

Coaches Poll top 25: LSU takes a tumble, Florida re-enters in Week 4 college football rankings

Lane Kiffin and the Tigers fell out of the top 10 after Saturday's loss to Ole Miss, while the 3-0 Gators returned the poll

World

Trump tariffs hit Canada’s dairy farmers as US sales stall

A 50 percent tariff has disrupted dairy exports, leaving Canadian farmers with milk that cannot be redirected overnight.

Business

Financial Literacy Isn’t Learned in a Classroom. It’s Built Through Practice

Financial facts are only the start. Simulations help students and employees practice budgeting, spending, and risk decisions before the stakes rise.

Hellraiser: Revival's new Steam demo lets you step into Hell early - and its grisly new trailer shows exactly what's waiting for you
Culture

Hellraiser: Revival's new Steam demo lets you step into Hell early - and its grisly new trailer shows exactly what's waiting for you

Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival gets a playable Steam demo and a new "Scarlet Church" trailer ahead of its launch on 8th October.

An AI agent tried to guess what wine I was drinking based on my description — and the results were mixed to say the least
AI

An AI agent tried to guess what wine I was drinking based on my description — and the results were mixed to say the least

Maybe sommeliers shouldn't be too worried by AI just yet

Technology

Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well‑being

School shooting preparedness drills have been a routine though uncomfortable part of the back-to-school experience.

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 20th, 2026 – Midday
Science

Video. Latest news bulletin | September 20th, 2026 – Midday

Video. Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Living with chronic pain at work: Supportive managers can help, but they can’t solve everything
Health

Living with chronic pain at work: Supportive managers can help, but they can’t solve everything

New research shows supportive supervisors may help protect employees’ psychological well-being, but meaningful support requires workplaces that can adapt to changing needs.

Eagles' Saquon Barkley exits game vs. Titans, questionable to return; Dallas Goedert also questionable
Sports

Eagles' Saquon Barkley exits game vs. Titans, questionable to return; Dallas Goedert also questionable

Tank Bigsby took over as Philadelphia's top running back after Barkley suffered a stinger on the first offensive play

World

All attempts to disrupt State Duma votes abroad failed — Russian Deputy FM

State Secretary and Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Yevgeny Ivanov also highlighted the total failure of a widely publicized campaign orchestrated by the non-systemic opposition, who had planned to paralyze polling stations with mass midday gatherings

Lib Dem Daisy Cooper vows to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth
Business

Lib Dem Daisy Cooper vows to end 'computer says no' economy to boost growth

Deputy leader Daisy Cooper also proposes a Growth and Defence Partnership with the EU in a speech to her party conference.

The 3-Word Phrase Restaurant Workers Absolutely Hate Hearing
Culture

The 3-Word Phrase Restaurant Workers Absolutely Hate Hearing

'Work your magic' might sound friendly, but hospitality workers say it often comes with unreasonable requests and pressure to bend the rules.

AI

ScrollEd wants to turn textbooks into TikTok

ScrollEd turns textbooks into a scrollable, Instagram-like feed with video, audio, and quizzes. The Palo Alto startup, founded by student co-founders (and spouses) Utsav Gupta and Rebecca Neff, pitches at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Jensen Huang says there is '0% chance' AI destroys the world by 2030 — 'We should go as fast as we can, irrespective of anyone else,' dismisses Anthropic doom warnings and rejects new regulations
Technology

Jensen Huang says there is '0% chance' AI destroys the world by 2030 — 'We should go as fast as we can, irrespective of anyone else,' dismisses Anthropic doom warnings and rejects new regulations

What about by 2031?

Kenya Unleashing Solar-Powered Ambulance With Wicked Long Range for Service to Remote Villages
Science

Kenya Unleashing Solar-Powered Ambulance With Wicked Long Range for Service to Remote Villages

A group of students from the Netherlands have developed a solar-powered medical vehicle meant to service remote populations.

Vital £6 urine test to find out if you're at risk of heart attack
Health

Vital £6 urine test to find out if you're at risk of heart attack

A urine test that can predict heart attacks and strokes long before they happen should be offered to millions of Britons, according to experts.

Daniel Jones has been abysmal in prime time. He has a chance to change that on SNF vs. Chiefs
Sports

Daniel Jones has been abysmal in prime time. He has a chance to change that on SNF vs. Chiefs

Here's a look at Jones' prime-time performances, where he is currently 1-15

European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato
World

European spy chiefs warn Moscow is planning more decisive action against Nato

Exclusive: Intelligence officers warn Russian campaign could intensify ‘in months, not years’ – but panic will play into Kremlin psy-ops

Bihar govt's coffers empty, yet crores spent on PM's birthday celebrations: Tejashwi Yadav
Business

Bihar govt's coffers empty, yet crores spent on PM's birthday celebrations: Tejashwi Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav demanded ₹15,000 immediate relief for every flood- and drought-hit family in Bihar, while seeking national disaster status for the floods. The RJD leader also alleged that crores were spent on PM Modis birthday celebrations despite the state governments “empty” coffers.

Kelsey Parker gives birth to 'rainbow baby' and reveals adorable name
Culture

Kelsey Parker gives birth to 'rainbow baby' and reveals adorable name

Kelsey Parker, widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, has announced the birth of her baby and shared the cute name.

AI

Vocci’s ring adds a new form factor to meeting note-taking

Vocci's lightweight ring costs $249, and might pose some privacy questions

A 100-Year-Old Physics Effect Doesn't Work How We Thought It Did, Study Finds
Technology

A 100-Year-Old Physics Effect Doesn't Work How We Thought It Did, Study Finds

Non-physicists might hear of 'the Hall effect' and think it relates to the way time elongates when trying to get young children out of the front door, or the phenomenon where you always forget your keys or phone as you travel through the hallway.

US Federal Register Caught Using Chinese AI Model for Document Search
Science

US Federal Register Caught Using Chinese AI Model for Document Search

The US Federal Register was caught with a Chinese AI model, Qwen, embedded in its document search function.

US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report
Health

US Congress investigates diversion of sensitive F-35 parts to Hong Kong: report

Jet’s canopies among components missing, sparking fears of potential reverse engineering, as city’s authorities decline to comment.

Packers' Jayden Reed carted off after taking hit vs. Jets, ruled out
Sports

Packers' Jayden Reed carted off after taking hit vs. Jets, ruled out

The Packers receiver caught a short pass from Jordan Love before taking a high hit and being ruled out

World

Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva

The country has battled multiple wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures fuelled by El Nino and drought conditions.

'La Bola Negra' wins TIFF's People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path
Business

'La Bola Negra' wins TIFF's People Choice Award, putting it on Oscar path

“La Bola Negra,” the Spanish queer epic about the intertwined lives of three gay men, won the People

Scientists Tried to Prove Out-of-Body Experiences Are Real. Here's What Happened.
Culture

Scientists Tried to Prove Out-of-Body Experiences Are Real. Here's What Happened.

None of the 21 participants identified a hidden image, but two accurately described researchers' positions in observations that weren't formally tested.

Lever Weekly: Everybody Panic, Nobody Regulate
AI

Lever Weekly: Everybody Panic, Nobody Regulate

AI doomsday distractions, Big Tech’s Democratic allies, a Cruz-linked attack ad, and more from The Lever this week.

Don’t buy a $500 dumbphone. These apps will make your Android phone calm
Technology

Don’t buy a $500 dumbphone. These apps will make your Android phone calm

Don't spend $500 on a dumbphone. Here's how open-source, ad-free Android apps turned my Pixel 9a into a calmer, less distracting phone.

Science

Virtual cells built from 4D AI models and 'digital twins' could speed up drug discovery

Mitochondria—tiny structures that convert nutrients into energy—are often depicted as discrete kidney bean-shaped objects. But in reality, they form a dynamic, interconnected network throughout the entire cell, rapidly splitting and fusing as they're transported to where energy is needed most.

What REALLY works to treat hair loss: DR GARY LINKOV
Health

What REALLY works to treat hair loss: DR GARY LINKOV

America's leading hair-restoration surgeon reveals exactly how he treats male pattern baldness - and what patients have to avoid when they pursue treatment.

Sports

Use FanDuel promo code to get $350 in bonus bets for Cowboys-Commanders, Chiefs-Colts, NFL betting on Sunday

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code to place your NFL Week 2 betting picks

World

Gaza artists honour Macklemore for supporting Palestine

Artists in Gaza are painting murals on destroyed walls, honouring US rapper Macklemore for his support for Palestine.

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks: Here's My Take on Whether They're Actually Good
Business

2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks: Here's My Take on Whether They're Actually Good

SmartCentres REIT and Gibson Energy, for example, are two Canadian companies that offer relatively high dividend yields.

'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million
Culture

'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million

Zach Cregger’s “Resident Evil” gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters, earning $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

AI

Microsoft AI Chief Says China Isn’t Excuse to Forego Regulation

Microsoft Corp. artificial intelligence chief Mustafa Suleyman said concerns about China’s progress on AI shouldn’t be used as an argument against putting guardrails around the rapidly advancing technology.

Technology

10 Reasons Your 4K TV Doesn't Look Like 4K

Not seeing the crisp, clear image you were expecting? Discover the hidden traps, settings, and bottlenecks that are holding back your TV's true potential.

The Sci-Fi warning that predicts Trump's next alarming move
Science

The Sci-Fi warning that predicts Trump's next alarming move

A real-world cyber threat looms over the White House.

Health

People With ADHD Are 58% More Likely to Have IBS, Scientists Say - Prevention

... health conditions, or differences in daily routines. Google. Add ... “If you have concerns about potential side effects of medication, discuss these ...

Ex-England international Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller, avoids serious injury
Sports

Ex-England international Andros Townsend run over by pitch roller, avoids serious injury

Townsend, who plays for Thai League 1 side PT Prachuap, came off the bench in their 3-0 win on Saturday despite the incident

World

Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

Jerusalem Daily: Israel pardons soldier Elor Azaria

Fake drugs: Karnataka cancels 16 licenses, suspends 8 including that of Pfizer depot
Business

Fake drugs: Karnataka cancels 16 licenses, suspends 8 including that of Pfizer depot

Karnataka's FDA raided a farmhouse, seizing spurious drugs and machinery valued at Rs 5.05 crore. The operation allegedly repackaged and relabeled low-cost medicines as expensive life-saving drugs. Licenses for sixteen entities were cancelled, and eight others were suspended by the department. This

Samuel L. Jackson’s perfect reaction to seeing himself as Mace Windu at blockbuster Lucas Museum opening
Culture

Samuel L. Jackson’s perfect reaction to seeing himself as Mace Windu at blockbuster Lucas Museum opening

The Lucas Museum is dedicated entirely to the art of visual storytelling and will open its doors to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles’ historic Exposition Park.

AI

6 days left to get ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Current ticket pricing ends in 6 days on Sept. 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join 10,000+ founders, investors and tech leaders at Disrupt and save up to $200 on your ticket until then.

Technology

Longitudinal survey finds little evidence that social tech predicts life satisfaction in adults

Social technologies, digital tools that allow people to communicate and share content with each other online, have become a central way of communicating for many people worldwide. Yet the possible effects of these technologies on the well-being and life satisfaction of regular users are still widely

Scientists Claim That Three Minutes With a "Donkey or Small Horse" Can Save Teenagers From Depression
Science

Scientists Claim That Three Minutes With a "Donkey or Small Horse" Can Save Teenagers From Depression

Life got you feeling down? A donkey could be the solution to lifting your spirits, according to new research.

Health

The 5 Worst Breakfast Foods for Kidney Health, According to Dietitians - EatingWell

... health concerns as traditional bacon and sausage. “Although both do tend to have less fat than pork, turkey bacon and sausage generally have more ...

Sports

Use BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 bonus bets by targeting Colts-Chiefs, NFL betting on Sunday

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for NFL betting on Sunday

World

Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools

Prime minister of Italy's longest serving government since WW2 faces election threat from far-right rival party.

Meet Andrew Lun, the young American piano prodigy who won first prize in the 2025 Clara Schumann International Piano Competition's Piano Prodigy category
Business

Meet Andrew Lun, the young American piano prodigy who won first prize in the 2025 Clara Schumann International Piano Competition's Piano Prodigy category

Eight-year-old Andrew Lun, a United States piano prodigy, has won multiple international competitions. He has performed at renowned venues like Carnegie Hall and the Philharmonie de Paris. Lun was accepted into the Juilliard School's Pre-College Division in 2025. He received First Prize and a Judges

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian look loved-up on date night with her mum Kris
Culture

Lewis Hamilton and Kim Kardashian look loved-up on date night with her mum Kris

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton and reality star Kim Kardashian can't keep away from each other as their romance heats up

Florida congressional candidate says AI needs regulation
AI

Florida congressional candidate says AI needs regulation

Congressional candidate Nicole Locklin, who is running against Florida Republican Mario Diaz-Balart, called for greater government regulation of artificial intelligence, arguing the technology represents a threat to the planet and everyone on it. "My biggest fear is that we are at a point right now

Don't call it an SUV: The Ferrari Purosangue review
Technology

Don't call it an SUV: The Ferrari Purosangue review

Ferrari’s two-seat sports cars might be the brand’s identity, but the Italian automaker has always catered to customers who want to bring more than one passenger along for the ride. It started building cars with back seats in the 1960s with the 250 GT 2+2; as the name suggests, the second row was more for occasional use, something that was true all the way through to the 612 in the early 2000s. Ferrari followed with its first true four-seater, the all-wheel drive FF, which adopted "Breadvan" styling.

Science

Sharper reasoning skills in teen years tied to lower dementia risk later in life

Could the way we think in our 20s offer clues about our risk of dementia decades later? Large population studies suggest that people who perform better on thinking ability tests in adolescence or young adulthood are less likely to develop dementia later in life. However, cognitive performance in ear

BBC's Maryam Moshiri 'rest of my life' incurable cancer admission
Health

BBC's Maryam Moshiri 'rest of my life' incurable cancer admission

The BBC News presenter revealed that she was diagnosed in November 2024

Joey Porter Jr. cleared of back injury; Steelers have not received any trade offers for CB
Sports

Joey Porter Jr. cleared of back injury; Steelers have not received any trade offers for CB

Pittsburgh is also not actively shopping Porter, who is missing his second straight game

How André 3000 Turned an Apology to Erykah Badu’s Mother Into Outkast’s First No. 1 Hit
World

How André 3000 Turned an Apology to Erykah Badu’s Mother Into Outkast’s First No. 1 Hit

Erykah Badu's relationship with André 3000 was the inspiration behind Outkast's first number one hit, and her mom absolutely loved it.

Quote of the day by David Attenborough: ‘We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves’ – British naturalist on humanity and nature
Business

Quote of the day by David Attenborough: ‘We often talk of saving the planet, but the truth is that we must do these things to save ourselves’ – British naturalist on humanity and nature

David Attenborough has spent decades documenting the natural world and warning about humanitys growing impact on it. His powerful quote from A Life on Our Planet reframes environmental protection as an issue of human survival, offering a striking reminder that nature may recover without us, but huma

Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of Physint being over budget and late on deadline, says he still "loves Sony" despite collapse of publishing deal
Culture

Hideo Kojima responds to accusations of Physint being over budget and late on deadline, says he still "loves Sony" despite collapse of publishing deal

Xbox apparently told Kojima: 'This pitch was fantastic. Never seen a pitch like this!'" after the PlayStation deal fell through.

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