World in a Pulse
Briflio distills the day's signals into one calm feed — a personalized mix of the top stories across every topic, with context, not noise.
Obsbot’s tiny Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing is now 23% off
Obsbot's webcam range has always impressed us during tests, so the Meet 2 4K webcam with AI framing, autofocus, and gesture control is well worth checking out.
#OpEd: The Discord ban affects freelancers, students, remote workers
Earlier this evening I was trying to send some editorial instructions to our Discord group chat for work. All of these messages didn’t go through. I had initially thought I was in a no-signal zone, but my GOMO eSIM clearly had a 5G signal. Not thinking about it too much I switched to my SMART
Twisteddoodles on how to make a cell look its very best
This week's cartoon from Twisteddoodles
US Air Force to shut down research centre focusing on Chinese military
The China Aerospace Studies Institute published open-source research on the PLA’s air, space, cyber and missile capabilities.
Ottawa city council approves Trump Avenue name change
Council passed the motion to rename the street hours after the U.S. president renewed hostilities toward Canada in a social media post.
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo gathering strength
Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest Pacific cyclones in decades, brought dangerous waves and heavy rain to Mexico.
Alice Walton On Her Plans For A Major New Arkansas Hospital
Alice Walton talks about why she's funding a major new Arkansas hospital in this week's Forbes innovationRx newsletter.
Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex - Full Commander Decklist
Commander fans can now check out the full decklist for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Tramplesaurus Rex deck.
YouTube Music gets more conversational with new AI features
Built directly into the YouTube Music app, Ask Music lets users describe what they want to hear in everyday language rather than searching for individual songs or artists.
After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai
Aftermarket devices that can boost or augment a vehicle’s native advanced driver assistance systems are the target of a new federal investigation this week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Defects Investigation says it knows of five crashes in which drivers using devices from comma.ai crashed into stopped or slow-moving cars.
Do we live in a simulation? If so, it could be a giant consciousness experiment
Philosophers have pondered whether we live in a simulation for centuries. Now, Astronomer Royal for Scotland Catherine Heymans suggests a compelling rationale for why our reality might actually be synthetic
Flagship gets a Pentagon contract
Biotech investment firm Flagship Pioneering has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense to advance countermeasure technologies against biological threats.
Use FanDuel promo code to get $250 in bonus bets by targeting Guardians-Red Sox, Falcons-Packers on Wednesday
Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Wednesday to get your bonus bets
Witkoff, Kushner confirm US’ interest in resolving Ukrainian conflict — Lavrov
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow on September 5
Tim Janus, ‘Amazing Race’ Contestant And Competitive Eater, Dies At 49
Tim Janus, who appeared as a contestant on the hit reality series "The Amazing Race," and other major game shows and competitive eating contests, has died.
Aadar Jain And Alekha Advani Register Marriage A Year After Their Wedding: ‘Trial Period Over’ | Pics
After celebrating their wedding in February 2025, Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani have now completed the legal formalities and shared photos from the signing.
YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app
YouTube is adding new features to generate ideas and monitor the performance of thumbnails.
One SVG, nine posters: CSS linked parameters
An SVG placed as a content image or a background image has always been a styling dead end: you can put it on the page, but you can’t paint it. CSS Linked Parameters finally change that, and Firefox Nightly is the first browser to try. Let’s print a Warhol with it.
Tom Gauld: ‘Trust me, it’s safe’
Tom Gauld's weekly cartoon
The Next Four Years Will Decide the Ocean’s Future
I led Seychelles’ effort to designate 30% of its waters for protection. The world must follow, writes former president Danny Faure.
Fantasy football Week 3 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Quarterbacks: Trust Justin Herbert to finally deliver vs. Bills
Jared Goff, Patrick Mahomes and Bryce Young are among Jamey Eisenberg's favorite quarterback plays in Week 3
Ethiopia faces renewed war as armed groups launch offensive
There are fears of a renewed war in Ethiopia after seven armed groups formed an alliance to overthrow the government.
Warriors Steph Curry Discusses His Eye Condition Keratoconus
Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry, widely regarded as the greatest shooter in basketball history, discusses his journey with keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder.
Antonio Brown To Accept Sweet Plea Deal In Attempted Murder Case
Antonio Brown's in his Godfather era ... the former NFL superstar is set to take a plea deal in his attempted murder case after prosecutors "made him an offer he couldn't refuse," according to AB's lawyer!
Even Americans who use AI every day are worried about it
The report suggests that greater exposure will not resolve the unease around the technology, nor reduce public support for AI regulation.
America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage.
Look around you, and you’ll see rare earth elements at work. A phone vibrates because a magnet moves a weight. Its screen was polished with cerium powder. Its connection to the rest of the world crosses oceans on cables amplified with erbium. If you drove today, a rare earth magnet helped you steer, and a cerium compound scrubbed the exhaust. All of these devices function because of 17 metals collectively known as rare earth elements. The scientists who gave the group that name in 1794 created a misnomer.
What is an itch, and why can a simple touch calm it?
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
Steph Curry Hopes His Life-Changing Diagnosis Will Inspire Others to Go to the Doctor
The basketball star opens up about his experience with keratoconus.
Andorra vs Malta Prediction and Betting Tips | September 24th 2026
Andorra and Malta get their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League campaign underway when they square off at the Estadi de la FAF d'Encamp on Thursday.
How and why the UN General Assembly is gaining prominence
The gridlock in the UNSC and emerging multipolarity are shifting political weight to the UNGA.
Nathan Fielder’s Highly Anticipated Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Gets Full Trailer Before October Release Date
Part of the documentary was filmed in the 34 days leading up to Holmes reporting to a federal prison for her 11-year prison sentence.
Open de France 2026 golf on TV: Channel, schedule and live stream
Your complete guide to how to watch Open de France 2026 on TV and live stream, including full broadcast details.
Privacy policies on top LLMs take over 20 minutes to read, so perhaps it no wonder people are signing their lives over to ChatGPT and others
Read the small print
Last week in the studio (CW38-26) - Stuff & Nonsense Ltd.
I made real progress on my upcoming book, Standout Designs for the Web.
This week’s new questions
Is it faster to jog up stairs or take them two at a time? If the world we observe is just our brain’s interpretation of the electro-chemical signals it receives from our eyes, what is the world actually like?
Everything you need to know about MIGRAINES - and how to treat them
I have spent 16 years working with people in pain, and trained at the world famous Danish Headache Center with neurologists, a brain surgeon and emergency medicine doctors.
Footy Fix: Women's Champions League Matchday 1 continues with OL, Barcelona, Chelsea, all in action
Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, MLS continues as the international break gets underway
Southern California counties see gas prices rise for 36th straight day
On Sunday, Trump claimed on Truth Social that fuel costs were ‘much higher’ when his predecessor Joe Biden was in office
Aleksander Barkov's return has the Cup-contending Florida Panthers smiling entering the season
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers have noticed a change in Aleksander Barkov, a clear indicator that he is not the same since getting hurt a year ago and having to miss last season.
Singer Michael Kiwanuka reveals he is recovering from a stroke
The award-winning musician says he faces a "tough journey ahead" after a "quite severe" brain injury.
YouTube will let you build your own algorithm with AI
YouTube’s new custom feeds let users describe the videos they want to see in their own words, then use Gemini to build a personalized feed around the request.
This guy has spent two years hunting fake job listings on LinkedIn, and found 60,000 of them
The fraud is not limited to obvious fake accounts. Some scammers create batches of recruiter profiles using copied photos and similar account details. Others take over dormant,...
What is the fastest way to empty a full jug of water?
This question was posed as part of New Scientist’s Last Word series, in which readers give scientific answers to each other’s questions. Here’s what our readers had to say
The everyday vegetable your liver craves after a boozy weekend
As Natalie, 51, reveals the fad diet she learnt the hard way never to try again, Peacock names the household vegetable she considers a genuine superfood.
No first-year coach has won the Super Bowl in 37 years. Can Jesse Minter, steadfast and steady, change that?
Minter has transformed defenses everywhere he's gone; now he's trying to get the Ravens over the hump
Scientists warn super El Nino could cause 450,000 deaths: Should we worry?
Global South countries will be worst affected by the phenomenon sweeping the planet from June to February.
Taylor Swift’s Next Single Could Give Her A Career First
Taylor Swift’s “Patient Zero” could give her three new Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s in 2026, something she has never managed before.
Avengers Endgame: Encore Expected to Beat 3 Huge New Release Movies at the Box Office
Despite several high-profile movies releasing this weekend, Marvel's Avengers: Endgame Encore will come in first at the box office.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Inside the changing rules of venture capital
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the changing VC landscape thanks to AI. Get your Investor Pass to join these exclusive sessions. Save $200 before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Building a self-powered, smart warning system to detect local floods
When sudden rainstorms roll across Texas, flooding can erupt in a matter of minutes. From coastal bends facing storm surges to low-water crossings in San Antonio, flood risks often spike block by block long before regional alerts sound. That means some people could have ankle-deep water in their yar
Researcher finds that cats lie around for a ridiculous amount of time
Josie Ford Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more A little catty Feedback’s felines are often nowhere to be seen. For hours at a time – in the case of the more free-range cat, sometimes several days – they vanish from sight. What might they be doing? Torturing the local small-animal population perhaps, or chasing fallen leaves around the yard, or visiting the local school to cause as much disruption to learning as possible, or perhaps just lazing in a warm spot to sleep.
People on certain meds told to 'pause' if they get three symptoms
If you experience three symptoms in particular, the pharmacist has explained what you should do
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defends bad start to $500M contract: 'Based on what I did, not ... what I'm going to do'
The power-zapped first baseman put up a disappointing 2026 for a Blue Jays team that went from the World Series to closing in on playoff elimination
US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran
As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.
‘Brothers’ Review: Matthew McConaughey And Woody Harrelson Pal Around In Charming Apple TV Comedy
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play fictionalized versions of themselves in ‘Brothers,’ a charming new Apple TV comedy about friendship, family and whether the longtime pals might actually be related.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision after 2026 boycott
The country did not participate in this year's contest but will return next year in Bulgaria.
JetBrains unveils JetBrains Air for agentic software development
JetBrains Air system will comprise existing and future tools for executing, controlling, and governing software delivery workflows involving developers and autonomous agents.
Iran's president to speak at the United Nations in rare wartime address
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president said Wednesday that his people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States, delivering a rare wartime speech at U.N. General Assembly a day after President Donald Trump said he could “annihilate” the Islamic republic. President Masoud Pezeshkian held
When will the AMOC collapse? We don’t know, but should still prepare
Uncertainty about when or even if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, a vital ocean current, might collapse has been an excuse to ignore the risk, but that actually makes it even more important that we act now
Illinois becomes first Midwest state to allow medically assisted death as "Deb's law" goes into effect
A new Illinois law lets terminally ill patients request a lethal prescription to end their lives, making the state the 13th in the U.S. — and the first in the Midwest — to permit it.
'It's a dream come true': Ottawa Charge sign first-round pick Vivian Jungels to one-year deal
The 22-year-old defender has signed on to play with the Charge for one year and will soon make her first-ever trip to Ottawa. Read more.
World of Warcraft: Forever Beta Updates Makes Key Improvements to Controller Experience
World of Warcraft: Forever beta testers can now download the latest client build and check out the improvements.
Investors Are Underestimating A Major Risk Created By AI (It's Not The Bubble)
AI is not a bubble, but its dominance is undermining traditional diversification—46% of the S&P 500 is AI-related. Click here to read the full analysis.
Dead Kennedys Icon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Vows to Keep Playing ‘As Long As Health Allows’
Dead Kennedys management shared East Bay Ray's health update with fans on social media, with many leaving supportive words in the comments.