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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.

Forget the AI Slowdown—the Vulnerability Explosion Is Already Happening
Technology

Forget the AI Slowdown—the Vulnerability Explosion Is Already Happening

AI labs are toying with an industry-wide pact to slow development. Meanwhile, widely available AI chatbots are already helping uncover a tidal wave of security flaws.

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!"

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

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

World

Iran stages show of force during mobilisation campaign in Tehran

Armed women, anti-aircraft guns and Shaheed drones were seen in Tehran as hundreds of thousands marched in the capital.

Success Lesson of the Day by Dr. Seuss, 'Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one' offers powerful wisdom on happiness, positivity, acceptance, inner peace
Business

Success Lesson of the Day by Dr. Seuss, 'Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one' offers powerful wisdom on happiness, positivity, acceptance, inner peace

Quote of the day by Dr. Seuss teaches us to appreciate life without demanding perfection from it. Dr. Seuss turns the passage of time into something approachable: enjoy the day you have, remember the moments that made it special and then allow yourself to move forward. The quote encourages gratitude

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

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.

Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade
Technology

Rings around a tiny body have changed over the past decade

For decades, astronomers thought rings were something only giant planets had. That changed in 2013, when a small, dark body orbiting between Saturn and Uranus passed in front of a star and blinked twice on either side of the main event, revealing two narrow rings around an object barely 250 kilometers across. “It was a surprise,” says Pablo Santos-Sanz, an astronomer at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía in Granada, Spain.

In 2025, California buried a gas pipeline 20 feet below Alameda Creek and removed its final 8-foot barrier; that same week, Chinook salmon reached this part of the watershed for the first time since the 1950s
Science

In 2025, California buried a gas pipeline 20 feet below Alameda Creek and removed its final 8-foot barrier; that same week, Chinook salmon reached this part of the watershed for the first time since the 1950s

A barrier that had blocked migratory fish for decades disappeared in California in 2025, and salmon soon followed the newly opened route. Crews relocated a Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) natural-gas pipeline and buried the new section about 20 feet below Alameda Creek near Sunol, then removed the con

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

Raquel Rodriguez Reveals Her Next Major WWE Goal After Winning The Women's Intercontinental Championship
Sports

Raquel Rodriguez Reveals Her Next Major WWE Goal After Winning The Women's Intercontinental Championship

Raquel Rodriguez is the reigning WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion. She has revealed her next major goal in the company.

World

East Asia: How AI is changing the way we bid farewell to loved ones

101 East meets innovators across East Asia using digital technology to transform how we grieve those we love.

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

How to watch UFC 331: Van v Pantoja 2 Ring walk, live stream and TV channel in UK
Culture

How to watch UFC 331: Van v Pantoja 2 Ring walk, live stream and TV channel in UK

All the details on how to watch UFC 331 via live stream and TV.

Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document
AI

Tired of Cluttered Productivity Apps? This One’s Just a Text Document

The totally free macOS app Tasks.txt makes up for missing features with sheer elegance.

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
Technology

Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy

Learning another language is a highly complex mental activity. It requires people to remember words, distinguish unfamiliar sounds, recognize patterns, work out grammatical rules, and retrieve the right expression at the right moment. All of this happens while listening, interpreting, and preparing a response. Could all this mental activity also help keep an aging brain healthier?

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

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 ...

Odisha FC Sign Imran Khan, Vishnuprasath Ahead of ISL 2026-27 Season
Sports

Odisha FC Sign Imran Khan, Vishnuprasath Ahead of ISL 2026-27 Season

Odisha FC have strengthened their squad ahead of ISL 2026-27 with the signings of experienced forward Imran Khan and goalkeeper Vishnuprasath.

World

Fourteen polling stations in LPR operate using backup power supplies — CEC

The single voting day to elect lawmakers to the 9th Russian State Duma takes place on September 18-20

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

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 …

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

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…

Sophie tried everything for her hair loss. Then came a 5-second fix
Health

Sophie tried everything for her hair loss. Then came a 5-second fix

Sophie Law was at the salon when her hairdresser broke some unexpected news: she had a patch of hair missing. At just 16 years old, she was horrified.

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

One Nation’s bigotry is not redemption
World

One Nation’s bigotry is not redemption

One Nation’s belief in mad conspiracy theories, and the party’s obvious intolerance, cannot be redeemed by a “new aesthetic”.

Business

AI leaders want to ‘pace the frontier’ as part of a safety slowdown. But how?

Tech giants are attempting to unite on AI safety, but they’re clashing over how an actual slowdown would work

‘Reacher’ star in talks to replace Jason Momoa in Sony’s ‘Helldivers’
Culture

‘Reacher’ star in talks to replace Jason Momoa in Sony’s ‘Helldivers’

‘Helldivers’ is based on the hit 2015 game of the same name, which follows the titular group in its adventures

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

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says There Is ‘0 Per Cent Chance’ AI Will Cause Human Extinction
Technology

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says There Is ‘0 Per Cent Chance’ AI Will Cause Human Extinction

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fears, saying there is a “0 per cent chance” artificial intelligence will end the world by 2030.

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.

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 ...

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.

Ingles starring in NBL return
World

Ingles starring in NBL return

Joe Ingles making the most of his NBL return.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why does blond hair tend to darken with age?
Science

Why does blond hair tend to darken with age?

Some children have blond hair that darkens as they grow up. What causes this change?

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

How the Nationals and Cardinals, two of MLB's biggest surprises in 2026, can speed up their rebuilds in 2027
Sports

How the Nationals and Cardinals, two of MLB's biggest surprises in 2026, can speed up their rebuilds in 2027

Their surprise stories ended too early to be true playoff contenders this season, but these teams seem poised to compete sooner than later

World

Russia kills eight people in Ukraine, attacks two vessels in Black Sea

Ukraine's Air Force says Russia hit the country with dozens of drones and two antiship missiles overnight.

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

What channel is Nottingham Forest v Coventry City Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Culture

What channel is Nottingham Forest v Coventry City Premier League match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Nottingham Forest v Coventry City in the Premier League, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

Liverpool face battle with Manchester City to sign €90 million-rated star - Reports
Sports

Liverpool face battle with Manchester City to sign €90 million-rated star - Reports

English giants Liverpool and Manchester City are set for a race for the signature of midfielder Felix Nmecha from Borussia Dortmund, as per reports.

World

NFL star Azeez Al-Shaair speaks out after fine over Hind Rajab message

Houston Texans’ linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has spoken to sports journalists about his $11,941 fine by the NFL.

Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan football star, dies at age 83
Business

Sandro Mazzola, Italy and Inter Milan football star, dies at age 83

Mazzola, an attacking midfielder or second striker, scored 158 goals in 565 matches for Inter, helping the Nerazzurri to four Serie A titles and two European Cups.

'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

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,

I replaced ChatGPT with Siri AI for a day — here's what surprised me
Science

I replaced ChatGPT with Siri AI for a day — here's what surprised me

I use ChatGPT every day. Siri? Not so much.

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 ...

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

LIVE: Brighton vs Arsenal – Premier League

Follow live updates, with build-up, predictions, team news and lineups, ahead of our text commentary stream coverage.

Someone used Claude to build a potential bioweapon. The real threat is much deeper
Business

Someone used Claude to build a potential bioweapon. The real threat is much deeper

Today’s frontier AI models know everything–how to safely thaw a frozen chicken breast, re-shingle your roof, and treat your dog’s ragweed allergies, if my recent chat history is any indication. Apparently, they also know how to create fiendishly deadly bioweapons. That’s according to a recent announcement by Anthropic. According to the company, anonymous scientists attempted to use Anthropic’s flagship Claude model to conduct research that could have turned deadly. Anthropic blocked

'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

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