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AI rivals found rare agreement on safety. Putting it into practice is harder
Leading voices in AI, including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, agree that AI development needs to slow down.
Anthropic to open Singapore office, its 5th in APAC
Anthropic said it already has offices in Tokyo, Bengaluru, Seoul, and Sydney.
She Can’t Feel Pain or Anxiety. Her Genetic Mutations Hold the Key to Eliminating Human Suffering, Scientists Claim.
A life without pain seems miraculous. But denying this hallmark of human existence could come with its own set of challenges.
Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn't involve a blood test
New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready…
Orioles' Shane Baz exits after being hit in arm by line drive
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz left Tuesday's start against the Mets after he was hit on the right arm by Bo Bichette's 105.1 mph liner.
US plans $2.8 bln sale of heavy aerial bombs to Israel — newspaper
An article in The Washington Post explained that the deal was planned to be implemented through the Foreign Military Financing mechanism, which provides grants and loans to help other countries buy American weapons
National Bank of Greece to cancel 11.58m shares as buyback programme continues
The National Bank of Greece (NBG) will cancel 11.58 million treasury shares and increase the nominal value of its remaining shares to €3 as part of a capital restructuring, while the bank continues buying back its own shares on Euronext Athens. The bank announced the changes this week, following app
‘Sense And Sensibility’ Red Carpet Premiere Photos: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles & More
Esmé Creed-Miles and Daisy Edgar-Jones attend the premiere of 'Sense and Sensibility' in London.
Apple reportedly accepts Samsung's 1Q27 memory hike, raising the 2027 smartphone cost floor
Apple's acceptance of sharply higher Samsung Electronics memory prices for early 2027 is putting a number on the cost of the AI boom for smartphones. The reported agreement comes just days after Apple limited the iPhone 18 Pro price increase to US$100, highlighting its willingness to absorb part of
CVE-2026-87241 Oracle Hyperion Financial Management Security improper authorization
A flaw has been found in Oracle Hyperion Financial Management 11.2.26.0.000. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-87241.
APOD: 2026 September 16 – Webb’s View of M64
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 16 –… 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. Hubble + WebbHubble Webb’s View of M64 Explanation: Sometimes where Hubble finds darkness, Webb sees light. An example is today’s composite images of Messier 64 (M64), a nearby spiral galaxy of many names.
Only 1 in 5 Hispanic adults has ideal heart health, according to American Heart Association study
A new report from the American Heart Association is drawing attention to urgent cardiovascular health concerns among Hispanic adults in the U.S..
Pete Alonso hits 300th career homer against former team as Orioles top Mets
Game-tying ninth-inning blast sparks Baltimore's extra-inning win over the Mets and keeps O's in the AL wild-card hunt
At least 10 dead, dozens missing in Gaza building collapse
At least 10 Palestinians are dead and up to 70 more are believed missing after a building collapsed in Gaza City.
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Harry and Meghan told to ‘buy alarm clock’ instead of taxpayer-funded security
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have changed their children's school following security concerns, but one Royal biographer has slammed the pair for citing security concerns over school run traffic
Glass substrates, TGV set to reshape 2027 advanced packaging race
As AI chip package sizes continue to expand, advanced packaging is moving up the technology ladder. Glass substrate and through-glass via (TGV) technologies have become a new competitive focus for supply chains in the US, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China. Players are now positioning themselves
SoftBank CDS Hovers Near 3-Year High on OpenAI Funding Concerns
SoftBank Group Corp.’s credit default swaps hovered near a three-year high as traders assessed potential implications from funding plans for OpenAI, one of SoftBank’s biggest bets.
Scientists reversed biological age in older adults in just 4 weeks
Older adults who changed the balance of fat, carbohydrates, and animal protein in their diets showed signs of reduced biological age after just four weeks. The strongest result appeared in participants eating an omnivorous, lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate diet.
Letby hospital consultant says inquiry makes for grim reading
Consultant Dr John Gibbs worked at the hospital during the period in 2015 to 2016 when Letby murdered seven babies.
Champion Hurricanes give captain Jordan Staal, 38, new deal
Veteran forward Jordan Staal, 38, who captained the Carolina Hurricanes to a Stanley Cup title in June, winning the Conn Smythe Trophy for postseason MVP along the way, signed a one-year contract extension with the club late Tuesday night.
Gaza residential building collapses, six families reportedly trapped
Rescue crews in Gaza pull survivors from a collapsed building as cries for help echo beneath the rubble, witnesses say.
GSK’s US$750 million cancer drug deal highlights China’s rise as biotech player
The acquisition is the latest in a string of major licensing deals involving Chinese biotechnology firms.
Koffee With Karan 9: Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan Shoot Episode; Arjun Kapoor Makes A Cameo? | Exclusive
We've exclusively learnt that Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan have shot for an episode of Koffee With Karan 9. This is the first time that they'll feature on the chat show together.
Steve Bannon and Bernie Sanders Condemn Tech ‘Oligarchs’ and Demand A.I. Reforms
At an event in Washington, partisanship took a back seat as elected officials, religious leaders, parents and artists called for reining in artificial intelligence.
“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge
Some of the most widely used private torrent trackers for pirating movies suspect that a banned user may have posed as a filmmaker protecting copyrights in a failed attempt to seek revenge. TorrentFreak has been tracking this story closely, reporting last September that an alleged independent filmmaker named Matthew Schneider sued six private trackers for infringing copyrights on some films that he supposedly made. Trackers targeted include PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.
NASA Ames Stars of the Month: September 2026
The NASA Ames Science Directorate recognizes the outstanding contributions of (pictured left to right) Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejando Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo. Their commitment to the NASA mission represents the entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and collaborative disposition needed to explore this world and beyond. Space Biosciences Star: Steve […]
GLP-1 drug slows aging in mice | National Institutes of Health (NIH)
These include reduced risks of cardiovascular, kidney, liver, and neurodegenerative diseases. But not all of these effects can be explained by weight ...
Source: Chargers signing Valdes-Scantling to practice squad
The Los Angeles Chargers, depleted at receiver after a loss to the Arizona Cardinals, are signing Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 31, to its practice squad, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, adding a veteran who was a 2018 fifth-round choice from USF.
Trump administration plans $2.8bn sale of 2,000-pound bombs to Israel
Trump administration pushes $2.8bn bomb sale to Israel amid criticism over mass targeting of civilians in the region.
Korean Air-Asiana Merger Clears Final Hurdle, Paving Way for Top 10 Airline
The last administrative obstacle to the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has been removed, paving the way for the launch of a major airline ranking amo
Resident Evil First Reactions Are Saying the Same Thing About Zach Cregger Horror
First reactions to Zach Cregger's Resident Evil are in from the world premiere, and critics are all saying the same thing.
Is There Anything Google’s Fruit Fly Brain Can’t Do?
Models of the insect’s nervous system have been trained to solve a Rubik’s Cube, play video games and even parallel park a car.
How chimps teach their kids tool tricks
Chimpanzees are known to use rudimentary tools when foraging for food. According to a new paper in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, this learned behavior is passed down from adults to offspring through social learning.
Ozone hole over Antarctica has 'increased sharply' this month
In the first half of September, the area of the hole increased sharply, reaching 9.6 million square miles (25 million square km) on 12 September.
Pennsylvania reports teen as fourth measles death amid feud with RFK Jr.
Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday reported two additional measles-related deaths, bringing the total for the year to four. This is a record-setting year for measles in the U.S. The number of cases is at a 35-year high and there are more deaths than any year since 1992. The newest death according t
WSL Power Rankings: Manchester City remain at the top, Chelsea bounce back and Manchester United slip
Top teams and newly promoted sides made statements in a wild week of action
China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention
Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.
Bill Ackman doubles down on Trump Iran war praise and Mamdani criticism: NYC mayor ‘scared away productive New Yorkers’
Bill Ackman agrees with President Trump going to war with Iran and thinks New York mayor Zohran Mamdani “scared away” the city’s most productive workers. In an interview at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York on September 15, Ackman publicly doubled down on many of the stances that he’s taken via his popular X account, where he’s amassed almost three million followers. Ackman, who is the founder and CEO of the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management and boasts a n
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Break Up After 9 Years of Marriage
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski—who share daughter Nina, 9, and son Thomas, 5—have ended their relationship after nine years of marriage, the actors confirmed Sept. 15.
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Aim at Anthropic in Debate Over A.I. Slowdown
On social media, Meta’s chief executive appeared to jab at Anthropic by saying that leading A.I. labs should be focused on safety rather than improving their own technology.
Hong Kong’s data centre ambitions face US$2.6 billion funding test
As North American investors pull back, the city increasingly relies on mainland Chinese demand Read more at The Business Times.
The girl with a will to live: the love, hope and pain of raising Elsie – my one in 163 million daughter
She was born with an ultra-rare genetic disorder. After my decades working in film PR, I now face the biggest campaign of all: the fight for her life
Worried about taking a sick day? What that says about you
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
New Jersey Devils sign Luke Evangelista to 5-year extension
The New Jersey Devils signed forward Luke Evangelista, 24, to a five-year contract extension on Tuesday night, securing his place among the club's deep forward group after he was acquired from the Nashville Predators earlier this month for draft picks.
Sarah Abo announces she is leaving Today, with new line-up expected soon
The journalist said she would not be returning from maternity leave.
Why retiring comfortably costs more now
Australians hoping to achieve even a comfortable retirement have been dealt a blow as cost-of-living pressures bite hard.
Jason Pours His Heart Out After Britt Break up in General Hospital Spoilers Video
The recent spoilers video of the General Hospital showcase shows Jason pouring his heart out after Britt's breakup.
Senate Votes to Block Crypto Bill in Major Blow to the Industry
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
Stellar Colosseum: A Many-Agent Harness for Long-Horizon Research in Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science
Language models can produce plausible short proofs, but may still be unreliable on long-horizon research problems, where progress depends on a sequence of uncertain and interdependent decisions. We introduce Stellar Colosseum, a model-agnostic harness for allocating inference across research in mathematics and theoretical computer science. Colosseum explores alternative strategies before proof construction, uses a readiness gate to decide when a route is mature enough to decompose, represents th
Shadow electronic warfare runs on commercial chips to shield drones
Shadow EW uses commercial microchips, open architecture, and software updates to bring adaptable EW capabilities to small aircraft.
Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
Capitals re-sign Ryan Leonard to 8-year, $84 million extension
The Washington Capitals have re-signed forward Ryan Leonard to an eight-year, $84 million contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.
Is US health care too broken to cure cancer?
Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone with cancer.
US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
United States energy ministers met in Houston, promoting domestic production and energy independence. Washington's policies aim to reverse previous approaches to renewable energy sources. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has significantly impacted global oil prices and supply chains. The US p
'Slow Horses' Season 6 Episode Release Schedule
Gary Oldman's Jackson Lamb and his crew of MI5 misfits are back for more misadventures. Here is how to watch "Slow Horses" Season 6.
Two Chinese Firms Used Binance to Launder Iranian Oil Money, US Says
Federal prosecutors said proceeds from the sale of Iranian oil flowed through Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, to finance terrorism.
The Roman telescope has enough gas for 22 years, double NASA's expectations
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is gliding toward its distant observation post on a pinpoint trajectory so precise that engineers estimate the spacecraft's fuel load will last twice as long as their initial expectations, the space agency confirmed Monday. The $4.3 billion observatory's designers originally planned to load enough propellant into Roman's four fuel tanks for a minimum lifetime of five years, plus a potential five-year mission extension. That was a conservative estimate.
Chimpanzees give youngsters the tools to learn tricky techniques
Two-thirds of a century after Jane Goodall observed "David Greybeard" break off a twig to fashion a fishing rod for termites, researchers following in her footsteps have found that adult chimpanzees in Senegal literally hand youngsters the tools for learning.
18-year-old dies in Pennsylvania's 4th measles-associated death
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991, with seven deaths in two years.
Red Sox shut down Justin Slaten; Garrett Crochet progresses
Justin Slaten likely will miss the rest of the season after being on the injured list the past month because of right elbow inflammation. Garrett Crochet threw about 30 pitches as he continues to progress.
Auric pockets bargain hardware to fast-track WA Burbanks plant
Auric Mining has picked up a bargain, locking in key components for its 600ktpa WA gold plant rebuild for just $1.2M, a fraction of the estimated $15M-$20M replacement cost.
Leadership requires playing the long game
Many of us have attended meetings where the leader lays out expectations and, at the close, asks, “Is everyone good?” People typically look around to see how everyone wants to answer, and nod in response to the leader’s question. But is everything really OK? The leader may feel like they have two choices. They can believe the team members or not. The problem is that neither response is automatically right. Sometimes things are just as the team says: Everything is great. But other times they
AOC Says the Real Problem in Ed Sheeran-Macklemore Fallout Is Stadium Owners' Censorship: ‘Not Just About One Artist’
AOC is weighing in on the fallout from Macklemore's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his pro-Palestinian comments.