World in a Pulse
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Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI
The Silicon Valley firm is aligning its India fundraising cycle with its global funds for the first time, as it shifts to a shorter investment period.
Anthropic seeks 50.1% voting control for co-founders ahead of IPO, The Information reports
Sept 24 (Reuters) - Anthropic is asking shareholders to approve a new corporate structure that would award CEO Dario Amodei and his six co-founders a combined 50.1% of voting power, The Information reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the planning.
In 2019, California researchers used 1,500 volunteers to count seals and sea lions from drone images; 11 repeated counts improved accuracy
More than 1,500 people helped researchers count seals and sea lions on California’s Año Nuevo Island by studying thousands of drone photographs. The citizen science project ran for 212 days, with volunteers counting about 94,000 image tiles.
Congo faces health worker shortage as Ebola remains out of control, WHO says
Congo is running short of health workers to staff treatment centers for history's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, particularly in the eastern province of North Kivu where cases have surged 73% over three weeks, the World Health Organization said Wednesday.
Jorge Jesus reveals reason why Cristiano Ronaldo got substituted minutes after disallowed goal in Portugal win vs Wales
New Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has admitted he wanted fresh legs on the pitch as the key reason for substituting Cristiano Ronaldo after his disallowed goal.
Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubt
Tokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.
Yemen’s civil war returns and overwhelms hospitals with 'a very dangerous situation'
ADEN, Yemen (AP) — Tarek al-Salami, aged 7, sat in a diaper, looking frail. Normally, the malnutrition and diarrhea that weakened his tiny frame would have been treated within a few days, but nothing is normal in Yemen anymore.
Hannah Einbinder Speaks Out After Netanyahu Protest: ‘Let Us Not Mistake the Spectacle for the Story’
Hannah Einbinder is speaking out after being detained earlier Thursday while protesting an appearance by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Beyond classrooms, AI is changing the game for educators
A Vietnamese educator’s AI fluency is shaping how generations of students learn and think.
These are the 6 charging deals I’m actually looking at before October Prime Day
A $9.71 Qi2 pad, capable wall chargers, and foldable charging stations lead these six Amazon charging deals ahead of October Prime Day
IBD not linked to risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is not associated with an increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy overall, but it is associated with an increased risk of preeclampsia, according to a study published in the September issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Eight USS Abraham Lincoln sailors attemped suicide on extended deployment - ABC News
... health-conditions/107194524 ... Senator Gillibrand asked the acting navy secretary about ship conditions, mental health support, food supplies and ...
College Football Playoff enhances metric to evaluate conference strength amid SEC scheduling concerns
The tool aims to contextualize schedule disparities across 16-team megaconferences following offseason pushback from SEC coaches
Hurricane Polo lashes Mexico as Nolo strengthens near Hawaii
Mexico's southwestern communities brace for Hurricane Polo, while Hawaii faces its third hurricane threat of the year.
Hatsune Miku Goes ‘BEYOND BORDERs’ In New EP, ‘EMERGE M♡DE MIKU’
As part of BEYOND BORDERs, Vocaloid superstar Hatsune Miku teams up with Western artists ‘EMERGE M♡DE MIKU’ - bridging the gap between East & West and virtual & reality.
Govinda Justifies Visiting Lalbaugcha Raja With Komal Rani: 'Aapko Kya Taqleef Hai?'
Meanwhile, after Govinda's Lalbaugcha Raja visit with Komal Rani, the actor's wife, Sunita Ahuja also seemingly took at dig at him.
Bring your co-founder, partner, or colleague and get 50% off a second TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass
Buy one pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 and get 50% off a second of the same ticket type. Register before event starts on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.
Analysis-Oracle, Blue Owl project delay sends ripples through AI financing, sources say
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Oracle's move to protect itself against potential delays at a massive data center project developed by Blue Owl in New Mexico sent a chill through the trillion-dollar market for AI infrastructure financing, according to interviews with bankers and investors.
World's first isotope refinery project can transform fusion innovation
StandardX is building the world's first isotope refinery, which can unlock the scalable supply of the rarest materials on Earth to enable the next era of medicine and fusion energy.
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
Touted 7-foot prospect Muurinen cleared to play for Arkansas
Arkansas freshman Miikka Muurinen, a 7-foot former European pro from Finland, has been cleared to play this season.
Nepal’s PM says flash flood was ‘warning to world’ as he scolds leaders at UN over climate change
Shah said Nepal’s recovery and reconstruction needs were estimated at about 10% of GDP, as he appealed for more international support
Padres beat Dodgers 4-2 to clinch a franchise-record 3rd straight postseason berth
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ethan Salas had RBI singles in a three-run seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 on Thursday night to clinch their franchise-record third consecutive postseason berth and fifth in seven seasons.
‘It was magical and vulnerable’: Madonna on working with daughter Lourdes Leon on ‘The Test’
Lourdes Leon revealed she cried during the collaboration and said Madonna’s intimidating presence made approaching her for the project a 'no-brainer'
You Own the Outcome: Product Engineering in the Age of AI
Agents are great at producing code. The valuable work left for you is deciding what should exist, how it should behave, and what you're willing to trade for it.
It's been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific and there's still a long way to go
It’s already been an intense hurricane season in the Pacific Ocean — and there’s still quite a ways to go. Tropical storms have spawned in what seems like assembly-line fashion in recent weeks, as El Nino conditions that emerged in June have caused waters to grow warmer than normal, setting off a ch
Investigating brain stimulation as an alternative to medication in the treatment of epilepsy
Many treatments for drug-resistant epilepsy require surgical procedures that carry risks and do not guarantee success. Therefore, there is a growing need for less burdensome therapies that can be used at home. Steven Beumer explored this challenge as part of his Ph.D. research, which was conducted w
Residents raise concerns over new Moccasin Bend hospital site near homes in Lookout Valley
A day after Tennessee announced a new location for Chattanooga's Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute, some residents and local leaders say they ...
The viral T-shirt and memes that helped ex-Bomber through ‘the darkest moments of my life’
Izzy Burgess is a pivotal person in Draper life. Not only did she support Draper through those arduous months of rehab, but she kept things light with satirical memes about him that also entertained her Instagram followers.
Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
India's most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group's future.
2 ASX shares UBS says could increase 13% to 37%
UBS has identified two shares they believe will do well over the next 12 months. Let's have a look at who they like.
From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.
White House asks OpenAI, Anthropic to hold models from British testers, Politico reports
WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - The White House has asked OpenAI and Anthropic to hold new models from British testers until a US review, Politico reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter and a senior US administration official.
Here’s the Tesla Semi… again
Is the Tesla Semi finally here?
Cosmic lockdown: How the environment can isolate quantum fields
A simplified cosmological model suggests that decoherence can suppress quantum tunneling, effectively locking fields into the vacuum state they have reached.
Pharma fears EU launch rules, Trump drug policy clash
Industry warns drugmakers could avoid launching in Europe altogether
Week 3 Fantasy football injuries: Puka Nacua, Zay Flowers likely absences leave managers scrambling
Injuries continue to pile up entering Week 3, creating new opportunities and difficult lineup decisions across Fantasy
Star’s Sydney casino licence to stay suspended
The NSW regulator said questions remained about the casino’s progress in improving its governance, leadership and culture.
Billionaires Musk And Jensen Huang Among Those Seated With Trump And Xi At State Dinner (Photos)
Several key tech industry billionaires were in attendance at the White House State Dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
British rapper Yung Filly to face rape retrial in Australia next June
Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.
Your Fall 2026 Anime Guide: What to Watch and Where It's Streaming
From 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' to 'Steel Ball Run,' here's a not-so-shortlist of anime worth watching in the arena of sci-fi, fantasy, and beyond this season.
Polymarket sues New York attorney general to block regulation of its prediction market
NEW YORK, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Polymarket sued New York Attorney General Letitia James and other state officials on Thursday evening, to block them from regulating its prediction market.
“We found something never seen before” – A dead star is producing a shock wave that shouldn’t exist
A dead white dwarf with no detectable disk has somehow produced a powerful shock wave that appears to have persisted for at least 1,000 years. Its magnetic field may be partly responsible, but astronomers say an unexplained “mystery engine” may also be at work.
First flu-related death of season reported in Clark County - FOX5 Vegas
... health officials announced. The Southern Nevada Health District confirmed the death and stated the individual had underlying medical conditions.
Guardians clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why Cleveland could break MLB's longest World Series drought
Thanks to a weak American League and a strong pitching staff, the Guardians could be an October surprise
Israeli football player sent off after gun-firing goal celebration
Israeli footballer Saied Abu Farchi has been sent off during a Nations League match after using a corner flag.
Podcast: Where Are Australian House Prices Falling the Most? Featuring Martin North
In this week’s podcast, Damien Klassen, is joined by Martin North of Walk the World and DFA Live to uncover where Australia’s housing downturn is hitting hardest. We look beyond the national numbers to identify the suburbs and postcodes seeing the biggest price falls, what these areas have in common
‘Idol’s Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Ryan Seacrest Return
Bryan announced the news on stage at a show in Nashville, Tennessee.
AI is about to get a body. How can we be ready?
Singapore has an opportunity to position itself as a critical node in robotics and adjacent industries
Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun
Did you know that the first character that Walt Disney created to specifically appear on television was inspired, in part, by early Space Age rocket scientists? On this day 65 years ago (September 24, 1961), Disney introduced the "renowned scientist, lecturer, psychologist [and] world traveler," Ludwig Von Drake.
Geared turbofan jet engine to boost 5,400-mile range jet's thrust
The first Airbus A321XLR powered by the new GTF Advantage engine has been delivered with more thrust, durability and longer-range capability.
From weeks to hours - the rapid new test transforming brain tumour diagnosis
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
Eagles meet with out-of-favour Demons veteran
West Coast have sounded out former Melbourne captain Jack Viney as they continue to look to add experience to bolster their rebuilding list.
Multiple regions in Russia come under Ukrainian drone attacks
Ukraine has targeted an industrial plant in Russia's Perm region with a massive drone swarm.
Nepal wants India and China to team up as a new warning melts out of the Himalayas
Following the severe impact of flash floods in the Himalayas, which led to tragic loss of life and significant destruction, Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has introduced a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism. This initiative emphasizes collaboration between Nepal, India, and China, promotin
Taylor Swift Honors "Love of My Life" Travis Kelce With New Song “Cleveland!”
Taylor Swift released a new song entitled “Cleveland!” on Sept. 25 as part of her The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore project, which acts as a nod to Travis Kelce’s midwestern roots.
Akamai signs $11.6 billion cloud deal with Anthropic, grants warrant for up to 5% stake
Sept 24 (Reuters) - Akamai Technologies signed an $11.6 billion cloud services deal with Anthropic on Thursday, and issued a warrant that could give the AI lab up to 5% stake in the cloud company, sending its shares surging 22% in extended trading.
CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay
After a nearly monthlong delay, states are now able to order this season's COVID-19 vaccines through a federal program that provides free immunizations to low-income children, the US health department says. Trump officials have still not provided a clear explanation for the delay, raising concerns about meddling from anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On Wednesday, Ars Technica reported that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had still not opened ordering for 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccines through the Vaccines for Children program.
X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones?
Where do America's X-plane projects fit in an era of cheap drones?
Stigma and Mental Health Treatment Utilization Among Black and Asian American Young Adults
The term personal stigma refers to personal negative attitudes toward people with mental illness. For individuals who have a mental health condition, ...
Shattered ex-AFL player reveals partner's death
A former West Coast Eagles premiership player is being supported by the AFL community after his partner died two days after she gave birth to their daughter.
What did we learn from Trump's superpower summit with Xi?
Talks on trade and artificial intelligence were on the agenda during the elaborate state visit
The Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Dreadful Loss To The Falcons
The Green Bay Packers were routed by the Atlanta Falcons, 35-14, Thursday, and fell to 1-2.
Hannah Einbinder Breaks Silence After Arrest, Condemns Netanyahu as 'Butcher of Gaza'
The "Hacks" Emmy winner denounces the U.S. for hosting the Israeli prime minister and calls for an end to his "genocidal war."