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Huang said pace yourselves in August. Now he says 0%.
AI

Huang said pace yourselves in August. Now he says 0%.

Jensen Huang told CBS the risk AI ends the world by 2030 is zero. Weeks ago he said labs should pace themselves if they felt out of control.

Google’s Gemini AI hacked into other companies, adding to ‘rogue’ AI incidents
Technology

Google’s Gemini AI hacked into other companies, adding to ‘rogue’ AI incidents

Google says its Gemini AI model hacked three real companies during testing.

US sets 24-month deadline for new orbital spy satellite prototype
Science

US sets 24-month deadline for new orbital spy satellite prototype

Northrop Grumman will build a GHOST-R prototype using its compact ESPASat-L platform to track objects in geosynchronous orbit.

Health

Clancy case puts maternal mental health conditions in national spotlight - Baltimore Sun

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that obstetric care providers screen patients for depression and anxiety during ...

Texas Tech survives Houston comeback bid: Cougars stopped inches short of tying game on two-point conversion
Sports

Texas Tech survives Houston comeback bid: Cougars stopped inches short of tying game on two-point conversion

A goal-line stand on a late two-point conversion try preserved a wild victory for the No. 13 Red Raiders vs. the No. 22 Cougars

World

Turkiye revokes operating licence of Iran’s Bank Mellat in Istanbul

The Iranian lender has faced years of Western sanctions over alleged ties to Tehran's nuclear programme.

In 2015, a New Jersey man set out to walk around the world with his dog; seven years and roughly 28,000 miles later, they made it back home
Business

In 2015, a New Jersey man set out to walk around the world with his dog; seven years and roughly 28,000 miles later, they made it back home

Tom Turcich's remarkable seven-year journey around the world, accompanied by his rescue dog Savannah, began as a quest for meaning in the wake of loss. Discover their inspiring story of companionship, resilience, and the transformative power of travel.

'I didn't know if people will like this film or not': 'Gondhal' director Santosh Davakhar on Oscars entry
Culture

'I didn't know if people will like this film or not': 'Gondhal' director Santosh Davakhar on Oscars entry

Marathi filmmaker Santosh Davakhar has opened up about his vision behind 'Gondhal', which has been selected as India's official entry for the Oscars. The director said in a recent interview that he wanted the film to showcase India's cultural identity to audiences beyond the country.

AI

CVE-2026-89093

The Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure by Spoofing in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.33. This is due to the isaibotuser function identifying privileged internal AI bot accounts by performing a

Zubeen Garg Death Anniversary: Wife Garima Remembers Singer, Says ‘Want To Know What Happened’
Technology

Zubeen Garg Death Anniversary: Wife Garima Remembers Singer, Says ‘Want To Know What Happened’

Zubeen Garg’s first death anniversary is being observed across Assam with Zubeen Divas celebrations, as fans remember the singer and filmmaker who died in Singapore in 2025.

Dear John Horgan, Fluff MAHA/MAGA Doctors Less, Bash War More | Science-Based Medicine
Science

Dear John Horgan, Fluff MAHA/MAGA Doctors Less, Bash War More | Science-Based Medicine

"A cancer expert I admire becomes a Trump collaborator. Should he be dead to me?" That's an easy question to answer.

DVLA update on 127 health issues you must report or risk £1k fine
Health

DVLA update on 127 health issues you must report or risk £1k fine

The DVLA has made changes which it has shared with motorists

Sports

Neale crushed in opening seconds

Lachie Neale crushed by brutal hit in opening seconds and forced from the field against the Hawks at the MCG.

World

Can Trump ban CNN, news outlets he doesn’t like from the White House?

The ban is the latest attack by Trump on media outlets that he perceives as unfavourable to his administration.

11 secrets to success according to 80+ elite performers
Business

11 secrets to success according to 80+ elite performers

“I don’t think about my life in terms of ‘superstar.’ I’m just a workin’ girl. I always say, and it’s the truth, that I am a workhorse that looks like a show horse.” —Dolly Parton, May 2025 When I heard the news of Dolly Parton’s passing, this quote came to mind. A woman known to the entire world when asked to describe herself, described her work. That distinction between show horse and workhorse (or put another way, show dogs and hunting dogs) is what I have spent the last three and a hal

'Women look beautiful in braids, you should all go back to braids': Nani 's comment while discussing his ‘The Paradise’ look sparks mixed reactions online, reporter challenges actor during playful exchange
Culture

'Women look beautiful in braids, you should all go back to braids': Nani 's comment while discussing his ‘The Paradise’ look sparks mixed reactions online, reporter challenges actor during playful exchange

One of the talking points surrounding Nani’s upcoming film ‘The Paradise’ has been his striking new look, with the actor sporting long hair and braids as part of his character Jadal’s appearance. During a recent promotional event in Karnataka, Nani spoke about the hairstyle and its connection to his

The last Trump-Xi AI talks produced nothing. Round two.
AI

The last Trump-Xi AI talks produced nothing. Round two.

Altman, Huang and Cook are expected at Xi's state dinner. The same cast met in Beijing in May, and the licensed chips still are not moving.

Technology

How to Check iPhone Warranty Status: A Step-by-Step Guide

An iPhone is a significant investment. Apple’s flagship models, especially, often tend to cost upwards of one lakh in India. Having such an expensive device in your pocket all day carries certain risks, too. Thus, knowing whether it is still covered by Apple's warranty can be useful when the device

Science

States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist

When Josh Fleig, Louisiana's chief innovation officer, learned his state had set aside $20 million a year for five years to invest in startup rural health care companies, his reaction was not surprising: "Wow!"

Health

How a New Trump Administration Rule Could Restrict Access to Green Cards—and Confront Immigrants With a Tough Choice

The rule updates a policy dating back to the 19th century that has long been used to prohibit immigrants deemed likely to become a “public charge” from getting green cards.

Florida State vs. Alabama odds, picks, predictions, betting preview for Week 3 college football matchup
Sports

Florida State vs. Alabama odds, picks, predictions, betting preview for Week 3 college football matchup

The Seminoles and Crimson Tide face off in a big Week 3 non-conference clash

Jonathan Franzen: ‘It’s still mysterious to me that I was angry for so long’
World

Jonathan Franzen: ‘It’s still mysterious to me that I was angry for so long’

The author of The Corrections talks about a new TV adaptation, the future of reading and why creating new work is ‘horrible’

Buying high-yield shares for your ISA? 3 things to consider
Business

Buying high-yield shares for your ISA? 3 things to consider

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of questions he thinks are worth asking when hunting for shares with big dividends to buy for a Stocks and Shares ISA.

‘Phantom of the Paradise’ star Gerrit Graham passes away at 76; leaves behind a 'legacy of unforgettable art'
Culture

‘Phantom of the Paradise’ star Gerrit Graham passes away at 76; leaves behind a 'legacy of unforgettable art'

Actor Gerrit Graham has left for his heavenly abode at the age of 76. He was best known in the industry for his work on the horror-comedy musical titled ‘Phantom of the Paradise,' among many other projects over the years.

AI

Tilly Norwood’s press tour is going about as well as you’d expect for an AI

In one particularly odd interview, Norwood seems to malfunction and begin speaking Chinese.

AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack
Technology

AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack

The US narrowly avoided boarding a Chinese ship based on an "entirely false" US intelligence report generated with the help of AI tools, according to a CNN report. That erroneous intelligence, submitted by a US Special Operations Command analyst, suggested the Chinese ship was transporting nuclear arms program components through the Middle East, according to "four sources familiar with the episode" cited by CNN.

Instax camera fuses vintage analog vibe with pocket-size digital power
Science

Instax camera fuses vintage analog vibe with pocket-size digital power

Fujifilm got really whimsical building its latest camera in the Instax line. This digital camera for casual shooting resembles analog point-and-shoot models from the 1960s, but it's half the size and includes a bunch of handy modern features that'll make it a treat to use.

Doctor shares easy soup recipe that is 'immune-boosting' and perfect for autumn
Health

Doctor shares easy soup recipe that is 'immune-boosting' and perfect for autumn

A doctor and nutritionist provided details of her 'immune-boosting' soup recipe, which will help you to stay warm, comforted and well as the weather turns

GdS: ‘Experiments over’ - Amorim to rely on big names from now on
Sports

GdS: ‘Experiments over’ - Amorim to rely on big names from now on

For the past few weeks, AC Milan have had questions asked of their teams due to the choices made by Ruben Amorim. Now, it seems they'll become a thing of the past.

World

Trump ‘settled for less’ with new US-Denmark Greenland security deal

The US-Denmark Greenland security deal gives Trump an agreement without delivering his ambition to annex the territory.

iPhone 18 too expensive? Here are 3 ways to make your old iPhone feel like new again
Business

iPhone 18 too expensive? Here are 3 ways to make your old iPhone feel like new again

The new iPhone 18 Pro series went on sale this week. Though they are the best iPhones Apple has ever made, their enhanced features—blazing-fast chips, better cameras, and foldability—come at a high price. While the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max started at $1,099 and $1,199, respectively, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max begin at $1,199 and $1,299. Apple isn’t entirely to blame for these sky-high prices. The AI-fueled memory chip shortage is driving up component costs across the i

Culture

Christopher de Leon remains hopeful kids Lotlot, Ian will reconcile

While he opted not to meddle in the feud between his children Lotlot de Leon and Ian de Leon, Christopher de Leon said he is certain the two will eventually mend their strained relationship. The veteran actor spoke up for the first time about the siblings’ conflict during an interview on Ogie Diaz’s

AI

Obama warns ‘bad humans’ could weaponize AI, calls for regulation at Colgate appearance

Hamilton, N.Y. — Former President Barack Obama told an audience at Colgate University Friday night that the federal government should regulate …

Technology

Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war

Russia’s parliamentary election for the first time includes residents of regions that Moscow illegally annexed from Ukraine after the start of its full-scale invasion more than 4 1/2 years ago, part of Kremlin efforts to cement its gains. Officials in Kyiv vigorously denounced the action as illegal,

APOD: 2026 September 19 – A Zodiacal Night
Science

APOD: 2026 September 19 – A Zodiacal Night

APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 19 –… 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. Night SkyAnnotation A Zodiacal Night Explanation: Also known as the false dawn, a luminous band of zodiacal light is captured in this dark night skyscape.

Florida confirms death from dengue as state struggles with recent outbreak
Health

Florida confirms death from dengue as state struggles with recent outbreak

Florida is experiencing one of its worst surges of dengue in decades, and the toll now includes a death

Barcelona legend Xavi names Premier League midfielder among three players who are similar to him
Sports

Barcelona legend Xavi names Premier League midfielder among three players who are similar to him

Barcelona icon Xavi Hernandez has named Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister as one of the three current players similar to him.

Reform UK activists squabble over Farage’s plan for £72m donations
World

Reform UK activists squabble over Farage’s plan for £72m donations

Crypto billionaires’ £72m will be used to hire campaign managers and professional staff in target constituencies

'India-NZ FTA likely to come into force within a month,' says Trade Minister McClay
Business

'India-NZ FTA likely to come into force within a month,' says Trade Minister McClay

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will soon be implemented, offering Indian exporters duty-free market access. New Zealand expects increased trade in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and machinery from India. Both nations aim to double their bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030. The agreement

PH cops wins at Miss Elite 2026 in Egypt, Top Model of Universe in Turkiye
Culture

PH cops wins at Miss Elite 2026 in Egypt, Top Model of Universe in Turkiye

Miss Elite 2026 Sophia Bianca Santos (left) and Top Model of Universe 2026 Meiranne Gabrielle Dekit. Image: screenshots from YouTube The Philippines further asserted its status as an international

AI

India forces caller-ID apps to feed spam reports to telcos

Truecaller says the one-way sharing requirement would hand a commercially valuable proprietary asset to telecom operators.

Google's Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It's Only Admitting That Now
Technology

Google's Gemini Hacked Three Companies in May, and It's Only Admitting That Now

Google said the incident proved its safeguards work, actually.

Firefox 156 arrives with a forest of forks in its wake
Science

Firefox 156 arrives with a forest of forks in its wake

From Waterfox to LibreWolf and Pale Moon, there's a browser for almost every Mozilla dissenter

Why relying on university students skews global psychological research
Health

Why relying on university students skews global psychological research

A new study of 95 countries reveals that higher education—not wealth—makes individuals globally more culturally similar to Western nations. This raises concerns about the accuracy of psychological research that relies heavily on university students.

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino on dual-national Noahkai Banks picking Germany: 'We want players with no doubt'
Sports

USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino on dual-national Noahkai Banks picking Germany: 'We want players with no doubt'

Banks has filed a one-time switch to represent Germany after playing for the USMNT at the youth levels

World

EU urges US to lift travel ban on Palestinian delegation for UNGA meeting

The United Nations General Assembly will allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address via a prerecorded video.

South Korea becomes the first Asian country to reach the Davis Cup finals
Business

South Korea becomes the first Asian country to reach the Davis Cup finals

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea became the first Asian nation to reach the Davis Cup Final 8 after clinching its match against India 3-1 on Saturday.

Ricky Gervais sells £2.95million home ahead of marrying partner of 44 years
Culture

Ricky Gervais sells £2.95million home ahead of marrying partner of 44 years

The Office and After Life star Ricky Gervais has sold his country retreat after revealing he's going to wed his long-term partner for tax reasons

AI

Healey on AI regulation: Mass. can innovate while protecting people

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Maura Healey said she is not concerned that regulating artificial intelligence might leave the state left behind in the effort to …

CVE-2026-11549 IBM WebSphere Application Server privileges management
Technology

CVE-2026-11549 IBM WebSphere Application Server privileges management

A vulnerability was detected in IBM WebSphere Application Server 10.1. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-11549.

4-min turbo-inflatable cubic camp castle is now available in the USA
Science

4-min turbo-inflatable cubic camp castle is now available in the USA

One of the more impressive tent innovations to emerge from 2025, Cube Air Tent debuted as a spinoff of South African inflatable tent trailer brand Alphago. The brand quickly took on a life of its own, and while it always offered to ship globally, it's now made an official US launch, stocking its…

Health

New Equine WNV Cases Identified in 4 States - TheHorse.com

The cases are located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, and California. Topics: EDCC Health Watch, Horse Industry News, Welfare and ...

LSU vs. Ole Miss odds, picks, predictions, betting preview for Week 3 college football matchup
Sports

LSU vs. Ole Miss odds, picks, predictions, betting preview for Week 3 college football matchup

Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford with the LSU Tigers visiting the Ole Miss Rebels in a Week 3 SEC matchup

World

NAZA: Why are old Gaza allegations causing new fury in Israel?

Israeli soldiers' Gaza testimony causes backlash across much of the country's political establishment.

Will your robotic vacuum snitch on you? What home devices mean for privacy and the law
Business

Will your robotic vacuum snitch on you? What home devices mean for privacy and the law

A husband in Taiwan suspected his wife of having an affair. In September 2023, he found a used toothbrush at their holiday home, and garage video showed an unfamiliar man driving his wife there. Three months later, he opened their robot vacuum’s app to speak with her and saw an intimate encounter through its live camera. He recorded the feed and used it to win about $16,000 from his wife and her lover for infringing on his marital rights. Then the Taoyuan District Court sentenced him to five

Culture

Dragon's Dogma 2 On Switch 2 Uses Frame Generation

Allowing you to experience the "equivalent" of 60fps.Capcom has shown ongoing support for the Switch 2 since it launched last June, and the next game it's releasing is Dragon's Dogma 2 in October.In an interview with Japanese outlet Famitsu recently, the game's producer Naoto Oyama has revealed some

AI

CVE-2026-89334

The Better Messages – Chat Rooms, Group Chat, Private Messages & AI Chat Bots plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in all versions up to, and including, 2.15.33. This is due to the plugin not properly verifying that a user is authorized to perform an action. This makes it possi

Technology

Mishandling concurrency is one of the most common root causes of software bugs

Of all the software bugs I’ve seen, mishandling concurrency is one of the most common root causes.Continue reading on ITNEXT »

EV-maker produces battery cells using recycled cathode active material
Science

EV-maker produces battery cells using recycled cathode active material

Porsche exclusively used battery raw materials recovered from its own high-voltage batteries to produce new cells.

Health

Medicaid Enrollees Challenge Rule Threatening Coverage for People With Serious Health ...

The rule narrowly defines who qualifies for the law's medical frailty exclusion, putting people with serious physical and mental health conditions at ...

Why were Trainwreckstv, Trick2g, and other streamers banned from League of Legends? Controversy explained
Sports

Why were Trainwreckstv, Trick2g, and other streamers banned from League of Legends? Controversy explained

On September 17, 2026, Riot Games announced that it had banned 296,416 "rent-a-rank" players from League of Legends and Valorant, resulting in popular streamers such as Tyler "Trainwreckstv," Timothy

Trump targets H-1B employers laying off Americans. What it means for Indians
World

Trump targets H-1B employers laying off Americans. What it means for Indians

The new order signed by Trump directs federal agencies to scrutinise H-1B visa applications of companies laying off American workers. It comes as the US extended the USD 1,00,000 fee for H-1B visas by another year.

6 tips to lower your sky-high grocery bills
Business

6 tips to lower your sky-high grocery bills

Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the most recent consumer price index, which tracks inflation of important consumer goods—including your groceries. The cost of food has risen sharply, according to the CPI, with the same cart of groceries costing 2.7% more in August 2026 than in August 2025. What’s more, food prices have increased by an eye-watering 33% since August 2019. None of these statistics comes as a surprise to anyone who regularly goes grocery shopping. Everythi

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love
Culture

Daisy Edgar-Jones: I try and bury my emotion when it comes to love

In real life the actress says she is just like the character she's playing in Sense and Sensibility.

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