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Trump proposes ‘AI Force’ amid rogue-agent fears but rejects new regulations
Trump proposes follow-up to his Space Force but continued to dismiss worries about AI’s pace or potential for harm Read more at The Business Times.
Shirtloads of Science: OpenAI's Rogue AI: A Real-World Cyberattack Explained with Dr. Petr Levedev (492)
In mid-2026, a swarm of AI agents coordinated a cyberattack on Hugging Face, a platform where machine learning communities can collectively work to improve AI models and capabilities. This breach happened without human supervision. Friend of the show and science communicator Dr. Petr Lebedev brings
US deployment of space weapons raises risks of fresh arms race: China
US acknowledges weapons in orbit for the first time, while Chinese experts warn the move could trigger a new space arms race.
Plagued by verrucas? New treatment using microwaves can banish them
A simple 15-minute procedure that heats up the foot using microwaves could be the end for stubborn verrucas.
Where does LSU go from here? Lane Kiffin, Tigers must handle business before November gauntlet
The Tigers' margin for error when it comes to CFP contention took a significant hit on Saturday night
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Selected by Beijing in 1996, Tung Chee-hwa's tenure shaped post-colonial Hong Kong during a turbulent political era.
I use AI to save time. So why am I working more?
This year, I’ve been building an AI social media production pipeline to promote the 25+ shows on the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. It took me a week of effort, but I managed to program Claude Code to talk to NotebookLM, which now feeds our YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok pipeline, and a task that used to take me a full day now runs in the background. The first time I ran a real batch through it, I felt the guilt of always being behind fade away. I could physically feel my nervous system
'VIBE' box office collection day 2: Kunal Khemu and Preity Zinta's film records 55.9% growth; earns Rs 2.65 cr on Saturday
Kunal Khemu's 'VIBE' recorded an increase in its box office earnings on Saturday, September 19. The action thriller comedy earned Rs 2.65 cr in India net on Day 2, according to Sacnilk.
Australia’s Albanese Urges World to Act for Humanity in AI Race
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said middle powers have an important role to play in mitigating the risks posed by artificial intelligence and called for cooperation between the US and China.
Canadians warm to EU ‘associate membership’ proposal
From work and study to trade, Canadians see new possibilities in closer ties with the European Union.
Hurricane Hunters reveal 4 warning signs that a storm is about to strengthen
Nearly three decades of Hurricane Hunter data reveal four features that can help a tilted tropical cyclone straighten its circulation and become capable of intensifying. The findings could give forecasters an earlier warning that a seemingly disorganized storm is becoming primed to strengthen.
New £121m NHS Wales hub to cut waiting times with six new operating theatres
The hub is expected to help ensure no patient in the region waits longer than 36 weeks for treatment by 2030
Colorado St. apologizes to BYU for derogatory chants from fans
Colorado State issued an apology to BYU on Saturday night for derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints coming from the stands.
Jammertest: Arctic exercise to counter satellite jamming
Defence and tech companies have been taking part in annual exercises in Norway.
Trump cuts short weekend, unexpectedly returns to White House amid rising Middle East tensions
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly returned to the White House from Camp David on Saturday as tensions escalated in the Middle East. The move came after Saudi Arabia said Iran-backed Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Riyadh. The State Department and US embassies also issued security al
‘Come on, troll me now’: Salman Khan takes off T-shirt on Bigg Boss 20 to confront haters
Addressing the trolling he has faced himself, Bigg Boss 20 host Salman Khan took off his T-shirt and flaunted his physique, challenging trolls to say whatever they wanted.
Burned Out and Unemployed, Young People in China Are Launching AI Startups
HANGZHOU, China—When Wu Songyun, 35, worked in international trade in the Chinese city of Chengdu, she was chronically stressed from long work hours and demands from a tough boss. She often struggled to sleep. In 2024, she quit to launch TideFlow, an app that tracks sleep, provides meditation …
Mountains That Helped Complex Life Flourish May Lie Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice
Antarctica is famous for being a continent buried under ice.
Theory Beyond Theorems and Proofs: A Guest Post
Scott’s foreword: I’m extremely grateful to my brilliant colleagues, Pravesh Kothari, Raghu Meka, and Prasad Raghavendra, for sharing the guest post below about how theoretical computer…
Truth about 'sleepy girl' mocktails... and what really helps insomnia
For many people, sleep deprivation and nightly sleep struggles have become an exhausting part of life. So, it's easy to understand the appeal of the trendy 'sleepy girl' mocktail,
High school football: Saturday's scores
Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football games on Saturday, Sept. 19.
Super contributions surge more than a third after budget tax changes
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have made super funds more attractive, prompting a surge in voluntary contributions.
Philippines Crime News: Woman’s body found in refrigerator after landlord smells foul odor inside home, person of interest in custody
Tragedy struck in Rodriguez, Philippines, where a woman's lifeless body was found inside a refrigerator. Authorities consider her partner a person of interest, given that she had recently posted bail following grave charges of illegal detention. Investigators suspect that financial motives could lie
John Farnham’s family give heartbreaking update ahead of tribute concert
His health has deteriorated and he will not be able to attend the charity show in Melbourne.
Trump suggests rebranding AI with a new name, says he’s also creating an AI Force
Trump claimed, without evidence, that the AI backlash is a Democratic hoax.
SpaceX targets September 28 for Starship's first orbital flight - Engadget
For Starship’s 14th test flight, it will orbit our planet multiple times for 10 hours.
What do you want to happen to your body after you die?
Cremation? Casket? Space burial?
Brussels doubles down on Car-Free Sunday
The event is one of the city’s most visible environmental traditions
Bowl projections: Alabama, Penn State, Ole Miss move into College Football Playoff bracket
Mass changes in our bowl projections and College Football Playoff picks after the first quarter of the season
How did the US recall a billion products in six months?
The US recalled a billion products off the market in just six months.
Iran lays down 7 conditions for talks with US, warns of ‘decisive war’ if Trump rejects demands
Iran has conveyed seven conditions to the United States through Qatari mediators for starting negotiations to end the ongoing war, while warning that Tehran is prepared for a "decisive war" if Washington rejects its demands. According to Al Jazeera, Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme Nationa
Jedi-themed protest outside Lucas Museum targets L.A. Olympics over worker rights
Ahead of major sporting events in L.A., like the Super Bowl and the Olympics, the Fair Games Coalition gathered outside of the Lucas Museum to rally for better workers' rights.
Flock reportedly tries to shrink workforce with employee buyouts
Without buyouts, Flock would "almost certainly" need to lay off staff.
The pros and cons of using wired vs. wireless Xbox controllers - Engadget
Wired and wireless Xbox controllers both have their advantages and drawbacks. Do you prefer convenience or do you hate worrying about batteries?
At an old steel site in Pittsburgh, bacteria evolved to survive—and eat—industrial pollution
Across Appalachia and the Rust Belt region, including throughout the city of Pittsburgh, former industrial sites are being transformed into new neighborhoods, research centers and technology hubs.
Why experts say you should NEVER dismiss hard-to-shift weight
Having been slender without much effort for much of her life, Mila Habsy was surprised when her trousers began to feel tighter each morning.
UFC 331 -- Joshua Van vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2: Results, winners, highlights from fight card
Los Angeles played host to a wild night of fights up and down this loaded event
Neal to miss grand final after horror ban
Lachie Neale has been handed a one-match ban for striking Jack Ginnivan in the 1st quarter of the preliminary finals, the vision only available on the goal camera.
Pirates All-Star Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of arm fatigue
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Pirates All-Star right-hander Braxton Ashcraft will not pitch again this season because of right arm discomfort.
J Balvin Shares Impassioned Birthday Message for Ex Valentina Ferrer Days After Confirming Breakup
Days after J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer confirmed their breakup, the “Mi Gente” singer wished his former partner of a decade a happy birthday: “Today, all the flowers are for you.”
Google’s Gemini is the latest AI model to hack other companies
Google said Gemini had "acted appropriately" by ending each hack immediately.
Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago. Elor Azaria's conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his rel
Hidden gut defect that may explain why IBD keeps coming back
Researchers have uncovered a hidden molecular warning sign of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can linger even when patients feel well and appear to be in remission. By studying around 900 human gut biopsies and patient-derived mini-intestines, the team found that intestinal cells can remain un
'My mum died days after a routine operation. We never even got to say goodbye'
Charlotte Edwards said her mother Sandra was 'the heart of our home' and 'completely lived to spoil us'
UFC 331 results, takeaways: Joshua Van emerges as a top talent; Arman Tsarukyan earns his title shot
There was a little bit of everything for fight fans on Saturday night in Los Angeles
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
The protest comes as the health of one detainee deteriorates after more than a month on hunger strike.
Al-Qaida-linked JNIM claims a deadly Mali army camp attack
Al-Qaida-linked JNIM has released videos showing dozens of Malian soldiers it claims to have captured and said more than 100 others were killed in a September 10 attack on an army camp. The claims could not be independently verified, while Malis military confirmed losses but gave no figures.
Dian Sastrowardoyo shines in ‘The Fox King’, hopes Indonesian cinemas embrace collabs
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Indonesian actress Dian Sastrowardoyo has spent more than two decades building a career across film and television, with roles that have made her one of...
Now Trump says he's creating an AI Force - Engadget
The president said he will soon announce an "AI czar" to run this newly made-up agency.
Broken Sword creator explains why he’s choosing humans over AI to develop 2 remake
Co-founder Charles Cecil says humans are better at capturing emotion and character than AI tools.
APOD: 2026 September 20 – Analemma over the Callanish Stones
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… 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. Analemma over the Callanish Stones Explanation: If you went outside at the same time every day and took a picture that included the Sun, how would the Sun’s position change?
Why even an occasional pint could raise your prostate cancer risk
One of the most common questions men diagnosed with prostate cancer ask is: 'Why me?' As a prostate surgeon for more than 40 years, I'd usually explain that it was largely down to factors beyond control.
Joshua Van dominates Alexandre Pantoja in rematch to retain UFC title
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja in their first fight 10 months ago. He beat him in the second.
Ed Sheeran opens solo concert with comments about Gaza
Ed Sheeran has addressed the Macklemore-Palestine fallout in remarks at his solo concert in Philadelphia.
JK: Security tightened in Bhalesa as SOG intensifies search operations and patrolling
Security has been tightened in Bhalesa in Doda district following recent terror-related developments in the Doda-Udhampur belt. Exclusive visuals show personnel of the Special Operations Group conducting intensive search operations and patrolling in border and interior areas as security forces maint
Pampanga bet succeeds PH queen in Egypt pageant
MANILA, Philippines — Kapampangan lass Sophia Bianca Santos posted a second consecutive win for the Philippines at the 2026 Miss Elite competition in Egypt, an unprecedented back-to-back victory in the pageant’s history, further asserting the country’s status as an international pageant powerhouse.
Trump says he will form new 'AI Force' but continues to call AI fears a 'hoax'
Trump likened the new entity to Space Force and also said he would name an AI czar.
It took just one photo for me to realize the awesome power of the iPhone 18 Pro's variable aperture
Here is the tale of my first day with the iPhone 18 Pro Max's new variable aperture and why it's such a game-changer.
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream; by January 2026, 8 spawning nests were recorded above barriers salmon had been unable to pass for 70+ years
In 2024, California removed an 18-foot dam from Neefus Gulch and restored 1,600 feet of stream, reopening habitat that salmon had been unable to reach for more than seven decades. By January 2026, surveys recorded eight spawning nests, known as redds, in the newly accessible reaches above the former
Medicaid work requirements are coming to North Carolina in 2027: Here's what to know
Native American or Alaska Native: Eligible for Indian Health Services. Individuals with complex medical conditions may also qualify for an exemption ...
Trinidad Chambliss surges to Heisman favorite after leading Ole Miss past LSU
Former D-II transfer takes over Heisman frontrunner status after leading Rebels past No. 7 LSU with a clutch game-winning touchdown drive
Explosions from mid-game bus fire and eye gouge mar Wallaroos’ loss to France
Australia’s women’s rugby team crashed to a last-gasp defeat against France, who prevailed despite being reduced to just 11 players in the first half.
Asian Games 2026: India open women's table tennis campaign with 3-0 win over Indonesia
India began their womens team table tennis campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a dominant 3-0 win over Indonesia in Group F. Sreeja Akula, Diya Chitale and Yashaswini Ghorpade each secured victories to complete a straight sweep for India.
Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta ‘Don’t You Dare’ Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: ‘Do Not Cave’
Mark Ruffalo told Rob Bonta 'don't you dare' settle the antitrust lawsuit with Paramount.