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$90 M. Hedreen Collection Heads to Sotheby’s to Underwrite Seattle U. Building, Florida Family Claims International Scheme Sold Them Fake Andy Warhols, and More: Morning Links for September 14, 2026
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'Cognitive stunting' and the potential threat generative AI poses for children's brains
As LAUSD starts moratorium, there aren't much data on what AI does to kids. The little information that is available doesn't look good
Technology
'Don’t kill the Golden Goose': Trump says AI warnings 'HOAX,' AI leaders raise alarms
Vice President JD Vance called the warnings from AI leaders a "Trojan horse."
Technology
'The Pitt' looks to repeat and 'Widow's Bay' could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive
The 78th Emmy Awards are happening Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles
Markets
10-year Treasury yield hits 5% as oil prices jump and Fed meeting looms
The key “affordability” rate briefly touched its highest level since 2007 on Monday.
Technology
13 Vitamin B12 Foods to Support Energy and Brain Health
Vitamin B12 foods are essential for energy, brain health, and other bodily functions we need to stay healthy. Here, experts break down the best ones that will help get you your daily fix.
California
2026 Emmy Awards: The complete list of winners
Here is a list of winners for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize achievement in the television industry.
Culture
300-Pound Faun Sculpture Stolen from French Zoo in the ’90s Heads Home
The work was identified by the London-based Art Loss Register.
News
4 people hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site: Officials
Officials say four people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site
News
A Christian pastor called Arapaho ceremonies 'idol worship.' Now the tribe wants her church gone
In the weeks since a Christian pastor on the Wind River Reservation likened Arapaho ceremonial ways to “idol worship,” the Sunday morning rhythm has become familiar
Science
A Generation of Kids Suffer as Trump Destabilizes Immigrant Families
Children in immigrant families are facing health threats from President Donald Trump’s policies: separation from parents detained or deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, economic and housing instability, withdrawal from health and nutrition programs, and an overarching environment of fear.
Technology
A New List Suggests the Most Influential Creators Aren’t the Ones You Expect
Evan Shapiro and Shira Lazar released the Affinity 100 on Monday, with more niche creators front and center, and power players farther down the list.
Global
A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, authorities say
A road crash involving multiple vehicles in South Africa kills at least 21 people, authorities say
Technology
AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they?
After apocalyptic warnings about the threats posed by AI, leaders like Sam Altman and Elon Musk backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s calls to ‘slow the pace’ Facing a public uproar over Anthropic researchers’ repeated warnings that artificial intelligence could kill all of humanity by 2030, the AI company’s CEO Dario Amodei issued a proposal at the weekend to slow down the technology’s advancement to ensure public safety. In a rare display of unity , the heads of the largest US artificial intelligence companies all agreed immediately. Continue reading...
Technology
AI Data Centers Are on Track to Fuel ‘Explosive’ Growth in Captive Insurance
A form of self-insurance often associated with mining, oil and other environmentally risky sectors is quietly transforming the market for physical-risk coverage, thanks to the rise of mega AI data centers. Captives — whereby firms sidestep traditional insurers and instead …
Technology
AI doomsday fears are arriving at the worst possible time for the stock market
The latest cracks in the AI trade are emerging at a particularly troubling time for investors.
Technology
AI has been carrying the stock market. An industry pause could pull the rug out, warns this Wall Street giant.
Citigroup warns that if artificial-intelligence model developments slow, earnings revisions could follow, and those have been a crucial factor in stock gains this year.
Technology
AI stocks tumble on safety warnings. How to proceed — including 2 names on our shopping list
Jim Cramer offers a roadmap to navigate Monday's sell-off in AI stocks.
Technology
AI-linked stocks slide after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development
Donald Trump dismisses attempts to increase controls on artificial intelligence as ‘sick conspiracy’ AI -linked stocks tumbled on Monday after the bosses of Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX called for a slowdown in AI “reckless” development , citing fears the technology could soon run out of control. Shares in the semiconductor designer Nvidia – the world’s most valuable company – were down 3.3% by market closing in New York City, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) slid 4% and Micron Technology and Sandisk shares slumped by 5%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index fund was down 0.5% by the end of the day. Continue reading...
Science
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the U.S.
Abbott has agreed to a $385 million settlement over the closure of the largest baby formula plant in the U.S., which led to the supply shortages in 2022.
News
Abbott agrees to settlement over closure of largest baby formula plant in the US
Abbott Laboratories says that it will pay $385 million to resolve claims tied to an investigation and lawsuit brought by the Justice Department related to its manufacturing and 2022 recall of powdered infant formula at a Michigan facility
Technology
Africa's biggest oil refinery opens to public ownership, sparking excitement among retail investors
Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, is opening a portion of his refinery to public ownership in Africa's biggest initial public offering
Technology
Africa’s richest man aiming to make $23bn from continent’s biggest-ever IPO
Public offering of Aliko Dangote’s Nigerian oil refinery business could swell his net wealth by two-thirds The fortune of Africa’s richest person could swell by two thirds to nearly $60bn (£44bn) after his refinery in Nigeria listed publicly in the continent’s biggest-ever initial public offering. If Monday’s flotation of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian exchange goes to plan, then Aliko Dangote will add a further $23bn (£17bn) to his $35bn net worth. Continue reading...
California
After a Bari Weiss makeover, "60 Minutes" makes its Sunday debut
The venerable newsmagazine stuck to its usual formula and tone despite the upheaval behind the scenes.
Culture
Ahead of Vogue World: Milano, a Visual Feast Celebrating Decades of Italian Fashion Splendor
From Valentino and Armani to Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, and beyond: Italy’s fashion legacy is writ large.
Technology
Aisling Camps Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Aisling Camps Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Culture
Alice Diop to Take on Miu Miu’s 2026 Art Basel Paris Commission
Geste de Consolation (Gesture of Consolation) will be staged at the Palais d’Iéna.
Technology
Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cages the size of phone booths, DHS watchdog says
Office of inspector general’s report says practice at Florida immigration jail is not aligned with ‘humane treatment’ Before the facility was shuttered , detainees at Florida ’s “Alligator Alcatraz” federal immigration jail were frequently locked in outside metal cages no bigger than a phone booth, according to a damning government watchdog report that said the practice “does not align with standards for humane treatment”. The findings from the office of the inspector general of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were published on its website – and offer rare criticism of the Trump administration by one of its own agencies. Continue reading...
Markets
Amazon pauses work with cargo firm after fatal crash
The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.
Technology
Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet while landing at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, according to authorities.
Technology
Amerex and Jeep Team Up for Adventurous Outdoor Line
The looks roll out in stores and online this month.
Culture
Amir Taghi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Amir Taghi Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
An Early Look at Fall Color in Canada
Reds, yellows, and oranges are already sweeping across tundra landscapes in Nunavut.
Technology
Andrew Scott to Reprise Role in ‘Sea Wall’ Off-Broadway for Feature Film Capture
The actor will appear at Studio Seaview for 19 performances, which will be filmed, from Oct. 16 through Oct. 30.
Technology
Andrew Scott to Reprise Starring Role in ‘Sea Wall’ Play for Limited Run and Filmed Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE)
Andrew Scott is set to reprise his starring role in the one-man play “Sea Wall.” The production of the limited run — it will play 19 performances at Studio Seaview in New York from Oct. 16 to Oct. 30 — will be filmed for a feature adaptation. The 50-minute monologue play was written for Scott […]
Technology
Angie Harmon to Keynote MIPCOM Cannes’ Women in Global Entertainment Power Lunch
The event, co-hosted by A+E Networks in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, will be held at the Majestic Hotel on Oct. 12.
California
Ante la incertidumbre sobre las normas para el voto por correo, te explicamos cómo los californianos pueden prepararse para votar en noviembre
A tan solo siete semanas de las elecciones de noviembre, la Corte Suprema está sopesando el plan del presidente Trump para limitar el voto universal por correo. Las autoridades de California instan a la población a votar anticipadamente.
Technology
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost as much as $60 a month
With the public release of iOS 27 and tvOS 27, Apple Home is getting an injection of Apple Intelligence - but you'll have to pay more for it. Apple Intelligence for Home brings AI-powered video summaries to HomeKit Secure Video, so you can get short text descriptions of who and what compatible security cameras saw, […] New Apple Intelligence features for HomeKit cameras start at $10 a month and go up to $60. | Image: The Verge With the public release of iOS 27 and tvOS 27 , Apple Home is getting an injection of Apple Intelligence - but you'll have to pay more for it. Apple Intelligence for Home brings AI-powered video summaries to HomeKit Secure Video , so you can get short text descriptions of who and what compatible security cameras saw, along with the clip. It also adds a new video search feature and the ability to stitch footage from multiple cameras into one clip, making it ea
Global
Arctic thaw opens shipping routes as Russian buildup stokes security fears
Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic
Technology
Area Spring 2027: Trust Your Gut
Working by instinct, Nicholas Aburn pared back Area’s technical bravado without sacrificing its eccentricity.
Technology
Arizona Accuses L’Oreal of Concealing Cancer Risks Linked to Hair Relaxers
Arizona has sued L’Oreal SA and its U.S. subsidiary, alleging the cosmetics company hid evidence that its hair relaxer products could cause cancer in women, as it faces thousands of similar lawsuits from users and their families. Arizona Attorney General …
Technology
Asian shares mixed, SoftBank shares plunge after calls to slow AI industry
U.S. futures are falling as calls grow for a slowdown in AI development and oil prices climb amid ongoing clashes in the Middle East
Technology
Baker Hughes sees no slowdown in energy projects despite higher rates as AI buildouts stoke LNG demand
Baker Hughes has yet to see higher borrowing costs slow investment in major energy projects.
Markets
Baldwin Group to Go Private After $7.7B Investment Deal
Insurance brokerage The Baldwin Group, Inc. said today it has entered a definitive agreement resulting in becoming a privately held company. An entity formed by Sequence Holdings and DFO Management is to pay an all-cash sum of $7.7 billion to …
Global
Bali police investigate after Australian man and children found dead in home
Police were called after the man's wife became concerned and asked neighbours to check on her family.
Technology
Barrio Triste review – raw and dynamic portrait of anarchic slum life in 1980s Medellín
Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz’s debut feature shot using Betacam focuses on vibes over plot Best known as the creative mind behind the music videos of Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny, Stillz has risen to the top of the industry as an in-demand director and photographer. Interestingly, for his feature-film debut, Stillz has turned away from the glitz and glamour of celebrity to fix his lens on the underdog. Shot on Betacam video and set in the crime-ridden neighbourhoods of 1980s Medellín, Barrio Triste opens with an unexpected act of rebellion: having snatched a camera from a television crew, a group of young men head out on an anarchic joyride and film their exploits in the process. Previously rendered invisible by the system, they have inserted themselves into a tool of mainstream media. There are moments of crisis here and there – the restless band of youths attempt a robbery
Culture
Beck: Ride Lonesome review – stunning end to the heartache trilogy of Sea Change and Morning Phase
(Iliad/Capitol) On his first album in seven years, Beck keeps the quality control extremely high as he surveys mid-50s malaise in the wake of divorce The last time Beck released an album it was 2019 and the singer-songwriter found himself in a strange and unenviable position. In some quarters, the arrival of Hyperspace was eagerly anticipated precisely because his personal life was in turmoil. Nine months before its release, his 15-year marriage to actor Marissa Ribisi had ended in divorce, an experience he understandably described as heartbreaking. Unfortunately for him, there exists a pervasive argument that Beck’s greatest work is born out of misery. His beloved 2002 album Sea Change featured a set of disconsolate acoustic songs written in the wake of a break-up with his long-term girlfriend Leigh Limon that Beck had initially thought were too personal for public consumption. They wer
Markets
Behind the Scenes: Henry Zankov Means Business
Now helming both Zankov and DVF, the designer takes Vogue Business behind the scenes of show prep for his eponymous brand.
California
Behind the high-stakes acrobatics of 'Water for Elephants' at the Pantages
The touring production of Broadway's 'Water for Elephants' puts a circus on stage. It's not as easy as its highly trained acrobats make it look.
Technology
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has hit back at a call from the head of Anthropic for the U.S. to curb China’s artificial intelligence capabilities
Technology
Best White Sneakers for Women That Can Transition You From Day to Night & From Summer to Fall
For days when you need to look dressy... and those that demand walking 20,000 steps.
Culture
Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Bluesign’s First Campaign Is a Fight Against Greenwashing
As Europe’s green claims rules tighten, environmental claims are shifting from a marketing discussion to a more specific conversation about products and local supply chain requirements. Certification systems are moving closer to consumers in response.
Global
Boat with migrants stranded in southern Greece with 1 dead and 20 missing
A migrant has died and at least 20 more are believed missing after a boat traveling from Libya to the island of Crete took on water and became stranded
Technology
Bob Mackie, Famously Over-the-top Fashion Designer, Dies at 87
Known for dressing stars like Cher and Diana Ross, Mackie spent decades lighting up film, TV and red carpets with his artful, one-of-a-kind creations.
Culture
Bob Mackie, costume designer to stars daring to be noticed, dies aged 87
Famous for his flamboyant outfits, he helped celebrities including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John cause a stir Bob Mackie, the costume designer behind some of the most sexy and glamorous outfits worn by celebrities in the past 50 years, has died at the age of 87. “He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a fashion and costume designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” read a statement posted on his Instagram account. “His genius and extraordinary designs will live on forever, continuing to bring beauty into this world.” Continue reading...
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Bob Mackie, iconic costume designer who dressed stars including Cher and Carol Burnett, dies at 87
Bob Mackie, the prolific fashion designer who created elaborate garments for pop culture superstars such as Cher, Dolly Parton and Beyoncé, has died. He was 87.
Technology
Brand Loyalty Decline Among U.S. Adults Reverses
The report is based on responses from more than one million U.S. consumers.
Technology
Broadcom CEO addresses Anthropic's slowdown push, says AI revenue targets haven't changed
Broadcom CEO Hock Tan said demand for AI infrastructure remains strong despite growing concerns about increasingly powerful models.
California
Broadcom buys its Irvine office building
Broadcom paid its former landlord, PRP Real Assets, $325 million for the 660,000-square-foot research campus in one of the largest office sales in Southern California in recent years.
Markets
Brown & Riding Launches Agribusiness Practice
Brown & Riding announced the launch of its new national Agribusiness Practice, a specialty practice area delivering comprehensive insurance solutions for the entire agricultural supply chain. The practice is led by David Chipp, and supported by a team of product …
Global
Burnham cancels engagements after death of his father
Burnham has previously said his father did not know he had become prime minister due to his Alzheimer's.
Technology
CBS Warns Humanity May Have a “Narrow Window” to Avoid AI Calamity, Right After ChatGPT Sponsors Its NFL Broadcast
ChatGPT was revealed as a surprise presenting sponsor of the 'NFL on CBS,' which was followed by '60 Minutes,' where one of its correspondents outlined a stark warning about the future if the technology remains unchecked.
Technology
Cadbury cut two months off its supply chain lead time for a key chocolate-bar ingredient in one move
Mondelez is expanding its chocolate manufacturing operations in Malaysia, with the company also seeing further room for growth across Southeast Asia.
California
CalMatters sues UC Berkeley to force university to disclose student-athlete pay data
This is CalMatters’ second open records lawsuit against a UC campus in two months. The news outlet is seeking more information about how Cal in the ACC and UCLA in the Big Ten are paying student athletes.
California
CalPERS leaders air AI fears after Anthropic researcher’s resignation: ‘This is humanity’
The resignation of Anthropic researcher over his concerns about artificial intelligence companies "gambling with our lives" led to a discussion about the technology's risk at California's largest pension fund.
California
California Man Pleads Guilty to Bombing Santa Barbara County Courthouse in Retaliation for Law Enforcement Seizing His Firearms
A Santa Barbara County, California, man pleaded guilty today to detonating a bomb at a Santa Maria courthouse in 2024 in an attack that injured three people, damaged the building, and was intended to kill law enforcement officers in retaliation for local law enforcement seizing his firearms earlier that year.
California
California concentra una cuarta parte de todas las condenas a muerte del país. ¿Las conmutará Newsom?
Más de 560 personas siguen condenadas a muerte en California, a pesar de la moratoria sobre las ejecuciones que lleva vigente desde hace tiempo.
California
California, others challenge Trump effort to deny green cards over past use of public aid
California and others filed lawsuits Monday challenging new Trump administration rules for denying green cards to applicants who have relied on public assistance.
California
California’s vote by mail system works. It’s worth fighting for.
Ballots mailed to homes and the option to vote by mail are linked to high turnouts. There have been few attempts to commit voter fraud, a state official says.
Technology
Car ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis finds
The cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car.
Global
Carney eyes 'unique alliance' with EU as trade war with US intensifies
While Carney has ruled out EU membership, the Canadian leader says he wants to pursue a "unique alliance" with Brussels.
Markets
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump
Global
Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump
Technology
Carolina Herrera, a House of Beauty and Joy, Celebrates 45th Anniversary
In an exclusive interview, Herrera president Emilie Rubinfeld and creative director Wes Gordon discuss the brand's momentum, milestone and celebrations during New York Fashion Week.
Culture
Celebrity Jeweler Jessica McCormack on Her First Homewares Collection With L’Objet
“They are not just pretty for pretty’s sake,” the celebrity favorite jeweler says of her new collection, which spans cutlery, ice buckets, and napkin rings, and is intended to feel both weighty and luxurious, but entirely apt for day-to-day use.
Technology
Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness
Celine Dion has returned to the stage, performing her first full concert in over six years
Culture
Charli XCX Responds to Fan Backlash Over Limited Tour Dates: ‘Emotionally and Physically Hard’
The singer recently announced a six-show 2027 run across Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris.
Culture
Charlie Kirk’s Widow Denounces Vandalism of Statue in Arizona: ‘His Instinct Was Always to Build, Not Destroy’
The statue appeared last week outside the Phoenix headquarters of Turning Point USA.
Culture
Cheetah Chrome, Dead Boys Guitarist and Co-Founder Dies at 71
Chrome, born Eugene O'Connor, began his career in another Cleveland punk band, Rocket From the Tombs.
Technology
Cheetah Chrome, Dead Boys and Rocket From the Tombs Guitarist, Dead at 71
The prolific musician, who also played with Sylvain Sylvain and Ronnie Spector, was remembered as an "an architect of the punk rock movement"
Science
Chile validated as first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies
Chile has become the first South American country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies to humans, according to the World Health Organization
Technology
China criticises idea it is in 'malicious competition' over AI
It follows the Anthropic CEO's calls for a slowdown in AI development - but in a way that prevents China from pulling ahead in the race.
Technology
China dismisses AI ‘fearmongering’ as spy chief warns of threat to Communist party rule
Beijing hits back after Anthropic CEO calls for US to impede China’s progress in AI China has dismissed what it said were “fearmongering” calls for the US to block Beijing’s AI industry, even as the top Chinese spy chief warned the evolving technology could threaten Communist party rule. The US tech entrepreneur and Anthropic chief executive, Dario Amodei, wrote an essay published over the weekend that called for a global slowdown in AI capabilities, but also said Washington should actively impede Beijing’s advancement in order to keep a technological edge. Continue reading...
Technology
Chip stocks were a safe AI play. Now they’ve turned into the market’s pain trade.
A slowdown in the pace of AI development wouldn’t necessary dent spending, but there are other reasons semiconductor investors may want to take a measured approach.
Global
Chris Mason: Row over Reform's mega donations has mileage in it yet
The £72m heading towards Reform UK's coffers is transforming the debate at Westminster about politics and money.
Technology
Christie’s to Auction 31 Pablo Picasso Prints, Including Three Rare Portraits of Wife Jacqueline Roque
The total 31-piece lot is estimated to fetch between £2.8 million and £4.1 million ($3.8 million and $5.53 million).
Culture
Christie’s to Auction Antonio Homem Sonnabend’s $50 M. Art Collection
The lot features works from Jeff Koons, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol.
Technology
Clarity Act faces make-or-break Senate vote on Tuesday as crypto industry pushes for bill
A Senate vote on Tuesday is a put-up-or-shut-up moment for the Clarity Act crypto bill, scheduled by Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.
Culture
Clash Between CFDA and Peta Protestors Disrupts NYFW
Peta protestors crashed the Cos show on Sunday, and CFDA CEO Steven Kolb’s reaction has caused a stir.
Technology
Coachella Organizers’ Ocean Way Festival Canceled Due to Hurricane Marie
The Killers and Olivia Dean had been slated to headline the Santa Monica fest’s inaugural edition
Culture
Colombian National Pleads Guilty for Role in Dangerous Human Smuggling Organization
Luis Enrique Linero Pinto, also known as “El Calvo,” 41, of Colombia, has pleaded guilty in court in El Paso, Texas, today after being extradited from Colombia for his role in a dangerous human smuggling conspiracy that left 40 aliens and two boat captains missing.
News
Comedian Jenny Yang takes act to stages inside immigrant grocery stores
As the challenges facing immigrant communities continue to make headlines, comedian and writer Jenny Yang is taking a different approach in her nationwide stand-up tour to raise awareness of those difficulties. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey Brown caught up with her for our Art in Action series, which explores the intersection of art and democracy as part of our CANVAS coverage.
Markets
Copart to Buy ACV Auctions in $1.9 Billion Deal
Online vehicle auctioneer Copart last Thursday agreed to acquire peer ACV Auctions in an all-cash deal of about $1.9 billion, marking its entry into dealer-to-dealer wholesale remarketing. The acquisition comes as Copart seeks to expand beyond its core auction business …
Technology
Cos Fall 2026: The Show Goes On
Although Cos' fall runway show was interrupted by PETA protestors and engulfed in the subsequent controversy, the collection itself displayed minimalist-bent, cold-weather wardrobing.
Technology
Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again
Technology
Could AI pose a threat to humanity, and can it be regulated?
The BBC's AI correspondent Marc Cieslak explains what artificial intelligence is and whether it could cause a threat to humanity.
Culture
Could Sabyasachi Be India’s First Global Luxury House?
Sabyasachi Mukherjee makes his return to New York Fashion Week on Tuesday, 20 years after his last outing in the city. But this time, he is competing as a more mature luxury player.
Technology
Counting the votes: Warsh faces a tough battle as the Fed girds for expected interest rate hike
Traders were pricing in a better than 92% probability of a rate increase, as well as a more than 75% chance for another one in December.
Technology
Countries Seek to Curb Social Media Addiction for Kids
Social media plays a significant, multifaceted role in adolescents’ development, influencing how they communicate, learn, socialize, and express themselves. The benefits, however, are accompanied by risks that can undermine youngsters’ character as well as their cognitive and social development. The potential problems include excessive screen time , social media addiction , cyberbullying , misinformation , radicalization , privacy violations , exposure to inappropriate content , sextortion , and doomscrolling . A recent study published in Nature: Human Behaviour found that adolescents who begin using social media at an early age tend to have significantly lower academic performance. A Mashable article highlights additional issues including effects on mental health , self-harm , addiction to social media , compulsive, repetitive checking , and exposure to pornography and violent material
News
Court to decide whether to hear lobsterman’s challenge to boat tracker requirement
The Supreme Court will decide this month whether to hear a lobster fisherman’s challenge to a rule requiring electronic tracking devices on boats
Bay Area
CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks lead software stocks to a never-before-seen feat
The software sector outperformed the chip sector to a historic degree in the face of escalating AI fears.
Technology
Cynthia Erivo’s Riveting ‘Prima Facie’ Performance Earns TIFF Standing Ovation
Cynthia Erivo already earned two best actress Oscar nominations for portraying Harriet Tubman and the green-skinned Elphaba in “Wicked” — not to mention her Tony-winning work in “The Color Purple” — but her latest film, “Prima Facie,” might be her most challenging high-wire act yet. She pulled it off, according to the audience at the […]
Culture
DOJ’s Fraud Division, SBA, and SBA OIG Target $245M in COVID Loan Fraud Enforcement Activity as State Partnerships Continue Expanding
Today, the Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division along with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the SBA Office of Inspector General, as part of a Heartland Fraud Surge announced the results of Operation No Doze, a surge of criminal enforcement actions targeting fraud in SBA’s small business COVID-era loan programs.
Technology
Dave Chappelle Announces Fall 2026 Arena Tour
The comedian will hit Nashville, Charlotte, Toronto, Louisville, Austin and Houston before wrapping the run with a big finale in New York.
Technology
Davika Hoorne and Banjong Pisanthanakun Reunite for Toronto Title ‘Inherit’
Davika Hoorne and director Banjong Pisanthanakun are opening up about “Inherit,” the psychological horror film that reunites the pair and will have its world premiere in the Centrepiece program at the Toronto Film Festival, with Hoorne starring as a centuries-old, demon-possessed grandmother. The film follows the Manasvanich family, whose wealth and polish mask deep secrets […]
Technology
Democracy v the machine: the birth of the digital age and the warnings that were ignored – podcast
Many hoped that the march of technology would usher in an egalitarian utopia – but some foresaw the threat it would pose to liberal society. Why did nobody listen? By Jill Lepore. Read by Laurel Lefkow Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Adapted from The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore, published by Allen Lane on 25 August . To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com Continue reading...
California
Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread
Top executives from three of the country's leading AI companies issued exceptional calls for collaboration on a path forward that could "pace the frontier" of AI development.
Technology
Democrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears
Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformation The Democrats intend to train tens of thousands of volunteers to monitor the polls and counter possible voter intimidation under a new plan to protect November’s US midterm elections from anticipated interference from Donald Trump and his allies. The nationwide initiative, dubbed the New Battlefield Project, will help state Democratic committees build up a vast coalition of volunteers to monitor the polls, push voters to cast their ballots early and create a network to respond to disinformation. Continue reading...
Culture
Diotima Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Diotima Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Dockers Puts Chargers Coach Jim Harbaugh Through the Ringer in New Campaign
He is featured wearing khakis while grilling, beekeeping and other activities.
Technology
Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by Umar Kremlev.
Global
Donations law changes to be debated after Reform's £72m windfall
The government is seeking to change the law on donations to UK political parties from British expats.
Technology
Drenching rains bring flash flooding across coastal Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Flash flooding brought on by heavy rains has prompted road closures, water rescues and commuter rail problems across the tristate area
California
Drugs for autoimmune diseases are pricey. This bill could switch patients to a cheaper one
Nearly 25,000 Californians could get switched to a cheaper drug next year — unless their doctor objects.
News
EPA repeals limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The EPA announced it is repealing rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants. The move eliminates requirements that would have forced some power plants to sharply reduce their emissions, including through technologies such as carbon capture and storage. Geoff Bennett discussed what this rollback means with Vickie Patton of the Environmental Defense Fund.
California
EPA scraps power plant emissions limits in sweeping rollback
The Trump administration is rolling back the majority of Biden-era limits on greenhouse gas emissions in an effort to remove "red tape" that drives up energy costs, agency officials said.
News
EPA to eliminate rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural gas power plants
Technology
EXCLUSIVE: Ambush Partners With Lexus on the Future Classic Club
The dual Japanese companies have teamed up to launch a cultural collective with a capsule collection and a cinematic film.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jessica McCormack Designs Sea-inspired Jewels for Design Firm L’Objet
McCormack puts her spin on art de la table.
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Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild
Electric motorcycles are bringing Africa’s energy transition into Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve, where rangers are using solar-charged bikes to patrol wildlife areas more quietly, and to pursue suspected poachers
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Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild
Electric motorcycles are bringing Africa’s energy transition into Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve, where rangers are using solar-charged bikes to patrol wildlife areas more quietly, and to pursue suspected poachers
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Electric mobility brings Africa’s energy transition into the wild
Electric motorcycles are bringing Africa’s energy transition into Kenya’s Maasai Mara game reserve, where rangers are using solar-charged bikes to patrol wildlife areas more quietly, and to pursue suspected poachers
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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Ties Record for Most Weeks at No. 1
The country smash is a hair’s breadth from surpassing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You”
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Elsinore review – Andrew Scott is astonishing as Ian Charleson in devastating Aids drama
Toronto film festival: the actor gives his greatest screen performance to date as the Chariots of Fire star who spends his final months playing Hamlet on stage It was an endlessly parodied cliche that any queer film released during a certain period would be about one thing and one thing only: Aids. In 1993, Philadelphia showed a wider audience a mostly clean and palatable version of the crisis, and won Oscars for doing so, and for a time, when gay men weren’t acting as sassy friends to women in need, they were coughing up blood in lonely hospital beds. The inevitable and understandable pushback, allowing for a wider breadth of stories, brought us more “queer joy” and “chosen family” but it also allowed some to forget just what a time of unimaginable annihilation it was. It also reframed the period as an onslaught of Aids movies when the majority of them existed on the outskirts still , f
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Emily Dawn Long Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Emily St. John Mandel's new novel 'Exit Party' builds on favorite themes in her 'Mandelverse'
Emily St. John Mandel has written enough novels to form a world unto herself — the Mandelverse
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Energy giants seeking to merge to extend residents' bill credits and add jobs
Power giants NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy are rolling out plans to sweeten their proposed merger in Virginia, Dominion’s home base
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Ernest Ossei Boateng, Intercontinental Wealth Network, LLC, and I Wealth Network LP
Ernest Ossei Boateng, Intercontinental Wealth Network, LLC, and I Wealth Network LP
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Europe must build own AI or risk getting cut off by US or China, says ECB’s Lagarde
Central bank chief says continent’s AI dependency could give trade partners unprecedented leverage in negotiations Europe must develop its own AI technology and build more datacentres in order to nullify the threat of being cut off by the US or China, according to the president of the European Central Bank. Christine Lagarde said the continent needed AI models – the technology that powers AI tools such as chatbots – that were “good enough” to carry out most tasks and run from domestic datacentres. If Europe invests in its own AI tech, said Lagarde, “the threat of being cut off loses its force”. Continue reading...
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European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears
Top European leaders are meeting in Finland to focus on the Arctic
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Ex-CIA Director John Brennan issued subpoena in Trump "grand conspiracy" investigation, lawyer says
A lawyer for former CIA Director John Brennan says Brennan has been subpoenaed to testify next month before a Florida grand jury as part of a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired agai...
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Ex-youth detention center counselor faces sex assault trial in New Hampshire
A sexual assault trial is getting underway in New Hampshire for a man whose arrest more than seven years ago kicked off one of the biggest youth detention scandals in U.S. history
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Exclusive: Ronnie Fieg Reveals New Details About Kith’s 15th Anniversary Shoe Book and Asics “Salmon Toe” Remastering
Kith is commemorating its 15th anniversary through a book showing 1,848 collaborative shoes.
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Farage says £72m donations are compliant 'with the law today'
Ministers are seeking to put a £100,000 annual cap on donations from British expats, backdated to 25 March 2026.
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Fashion Apparel: The World’s Most Underappreciated Asset Class?
Starmoire launches a membership-based resale marketplace—and a newsletter too.
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Fashion’s Battle for Culture: Brands Seek Connection
The CEOs of Gap and PVH were both out at Goldman’s retail conference, talking up the importance of being in the center of it all.
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Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
Almost 300 women who say they were sexually abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed want as much as £150 million ($203 million) in compensation from the luxury department store, more than double the amount it’s set aside. The …
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Federal Court Blocks Trump Order Keeping Michigan Coal Plant Open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary …
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Feeling nervous? Work the system
Scientists are exploring new ways to regain control of overactive nervous systems including humming, tapping on the skin and cold-water immersion.
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Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An ad campaign featuring actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked backlash from female athletes who say it sexualizes women in sports
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Festival of the Winds 2026: splashes of colour in the sky and on the sand – in pictures
Under bright blue skies Bondi beach is transformed into a kaleidoscope of hues for the annual event. Founded in 1978, the Festival of the Winds is celebrated on the second Sunday of September Blankets of colour: Western Australia’s wildflower season bursts to life – in pictures Continue reading...
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Fforme Spring 2027: A Sharper Language
Creative director Frances Howie expanded Fforme's exacting wardrobe with tougher textures, weightless construction and a growing confidence in the power of clothes themselves.
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Fighting in Yemen intensifies, and Houthis launch more attacks on Saudi Arabia
The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government
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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars
Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters.
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Ford to Recall About 223,500 Vehicles Over Fuel Tank Issues
Ford is recalling 223,472 vehicles in the U.S. due to leaky and improperly secured fuel tanks that may detach from the vehicle while driving, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. Here are some more details from …
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Former top civil servant received pay-off of nearly £860,000
Lord Wormald became the shortest-serving cabinet secretary in the history of the post when he left in February.
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Global Market AI Momentum Showing Signs of Vulnerability, BIS Says
The AI-linked rally that has seen world stock markets soar over the last two years is showing growing signs of vulnerability, global central bank umbrella body, the Bank for International Settlements, said on Monday. In a new report, the BIS …
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Goody Goody review – intriguing natural childbirth horror lurches into demonic occult blowout
After Samantha Robinson decides a forest cabin in deep winter is the perfect spot to bear her child, it’s going to be a very bad shift for the doula and midwife Conception, pregnancy and childbirth are defining human experiences, and so remain perennial themes for horror, from Rosemary’s Baby to the Alien franchise to Prevenge . Occupying a no-woman’s-land between life and death, they’re innately anxiety-inducing, perhaps making it harder for film-makers to supply a truly individual take. Debut director Raymond Creamer comes close by initially digging into the interpersonal dynamics around the home-birthing pool of a headstrong mother-to-be, before he defaults into a schlocky creature feature. Goody (Samantha Robinson) is in the pool, ready for battle, soaking in good vibes beamed at her by husband Jayson (Colby Hollman), his doula sister Candace (Zoe Renee) and their rock, midwife Sarah
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Government set to nationalise troubled steel firm
Production at SSUK sites in South Yorkshire and the West Midlands was paused earlier this year.
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Governor Newsom presses Secretary Wright to admit the truth: Trump had no viable plan to protect Americans from his Iran war gas and diesel price spikes
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Grace Ling Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Grace Ling Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Gulf states postpone strait of Hormuz talks with Iran as Yemen conflict intensifies
Impasse comes amid growing Saudi anger with Tehran over Houthi advances and strikes on airbase and pipeline Oil prices rise after drone attacks shut down Saudi Arabia’s east-west pipeline Gulf states have postponed a critical meeting with Iran on the future of the strait of Hormuz owing to a lack of Arab consensus and growing Saudi Arabian anger with Tehran for helping the Houthis loosen Riyadh’s grip in Yemen. The stalemate over the vital waterway came as Houthi rebels launched a fresh barrage of missile and drone attacks on Saudi military targets. A Houthi military spokesperson claimed its forces had attacked the King Khalid airbase in Khamis Mushait, hitting fighter-jet hangars, radar systems, runways and landing strips, ammunition depots and additional targets. Continue reading...
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Heading off to uni? Here's what to insure against theft
What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?
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Here’s how to prepare your portfolio for the Fed’s next interest-rate moves
History suggests the bull market in stocks will continue if the Fed raises interest rates this week, but there are things investors can do to take some precaution if hikes continue.
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Here’s the big caveat to the report that Anthropic is profitable for a second straight quarter
A published report that pioneering artificial-intelligence lab Anthropic was profitable for a second quarter in a row includes a very important caveat.
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Hot, Young, and Sexy: Marcus Allen Debuts The Society Archive
Marcus Allen's first-ever The Society Archive runway show brought back nostalgic Americana.
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Houthi Red Sea Gains Pose New Risks for Shipping’s Return to Suez Canal
Houthi control of key positions near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could give the Iran-backed group greater leverage over a shipping corridor that carriers have only recently begun to return to.
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Houthi gains in Yemen, attack on Saudi pipeline compound pressure on oil markets
Yemen's Houthi rebels seized more islands in the strategically crucial Bab al-Mandab Strait and now control the west coast of the country. This comes as a crucial pipeline in Saudi Arabia will be out of commission for weeks. Ali Rogin discussed the latest with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia during the Biden administration.
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Houthis seize 2 strategic Red Sea islands, and other Mideast developments
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized the strategic islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish in the southern Red Sea
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How Carolina Herrera Pulled Off a Succession Success Story
Carolina Herrera, which turns 45 this year, is a blueprint for how to gracefully transition from its founder to a new creative director: Wes Gordon. Gordon and president Emilie Rubinfeld share how they did it.
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How China Is Preparing for the Risk of AI Escaping Human Control
Warnings from researchers at leading U.S. artificial intelligence developer Anthropic that increasingly powerful models could escape human control and even lead to the extinction of the human race have drawn attention in China, where policymakers have been preparing for some …
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How Democrats and activist groups are planning to push back if Trump tries to interfere in midterm elections
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.
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How Jane Wade Used Google AI For Her New York Fashion Week Show
After partnering with A24 on creative workflows for film, Google is setting its sights on fashion. New York designers Jane Wade and Sergio Hudson were first to co-develop tools to cut costs and time in the run up to their SS27 shows.
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How did the Guardian cover Oasis at Knebworth 1996? Well … we didn’t
Noel Gallagher told fans ‘this is history’ but the paper opted to review support act the Charlatans instead, as that band returned from tragedy • News: Oasis announce 2027 tour, including return to Knebworth 30 years after historic concerts Over two days in August 1996, Oasis played to 250,000 people at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire . Riding high on two bestselling albums, the concerts were seen as the crowning moment in their career. The Guardian covered the weekend but Caroline Sullivan’s review concentrated on the Charlatans, one of the support acts. There was a picture of the Knebworth crowds on page 7, but the main review that day was of folk-rock band Fairport Convention’s Cropredy festival . There was also a review of the “anti-Oasis ” Divine Comedy . Continue reading...
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How to Watch the 2026 Emmys
The 2026 Emmys, hosted by Mariska Hargitay (!), will take place tonight—Monday, September 14—starting at 8 p.m. EDT.
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How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Orville Peck
Meditation, laps at the pool and Vietnamese food at the Sisters Cafe are part of the plan for the masked country singer.
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How to watch the 2026 Emmys and why Heated Rivalry is missing
Beef stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are among the nominees at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Hundreds gather in eastern Congo to mourn victims of school fires
Hundreds of people gathered on Monday at a mass funeral in eastern Congo to mourn 27 young victims of a school fire, as families wept and officials laid down wreaths and made speeches
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Hyrox apologises for allowing race to continue after athlete soils herself
Some raised concerns around hygiene while others praised the competitor's resolve to finish the race and push through adversity.
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I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
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I want to pay for every customer at my late husband’s favorite restaurant on his birthday. Am I crazy to do this?
“I’m concerned that my card issuers might freeze or flag the cards when they suddenly see an extraordinary number of transactions.”
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I worked at Google DeepMind. You should listen to the warnings about AI | Alex Turner
We must stop companies from allowing AI to self-improve into an uncontrollable level of intelligence Major AI lab CEOs advocated for slowing the pace of AI development this weekend. They are right to be concerned: the field runs an extremely dangerous race towards superintelligent AI. We can and should be demanding that our governments protect us from the catastrophe of out-of-control AI. This July, OpenAI’s AI swarm of 700 agents broke containment to hack Hugging Face, a multi-billion dollar company . OpenAI didn’t tell the AIs to hack that company, but the AIs had different priorities: cheating on the unrelated challenge OpenAI gave them. AI researchers call this a “misalignment” between what OpenAI wanted and what the AI actually prioritized. Continue reading...
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Icehouse to Celebrate 40 Years of ‘Man of Colours’ With 2027 Australian Tour
The band's first indoor headline tour in over two decades will see them perform their best-selling 1987 album in full in mid-2027.
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Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food and safety.
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In 'Lanterns,' Poorna Jagannathan takes another turn as a TV baddie: The Manhunter
The actor spoke about her role in HBO's DC Comics series as Zoe Macon, her big reveal in Episode 5 and why she likes playing powerful women.
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In an age of superhero fatigue, Marvel’s best shot is to think small – and outside the box
Sebastian Stan says he pitched Marvel a mid-budget thriller starring his Winter Soldier character. Perhaps the studio should give it – and other modestly scaled vehicles – the green light Blink a little and you might think we are back in 2019. The latest Spider-Man film, Brand New Day, has just passed $2.4bn at the global box office, to become the third-highest grossing film of all time behind Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. Meanwhile Avengers: Doomsday is reported to have already earned more than $50m in US ticket presales alone, despite the fact that it doesn’t come out until December. Clearly we are in the middle of a superhero renaissance. And yet it doesn’t really feel like it, largely because it is something of a turnaround for Marvel, after a pretty disappointing 2025 in which all three of the studio’s releases underperformed. Captain America: Brave New World took $415m worldwide, T
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Indonesia intensifies search effort for 129 people missing after ferry capsized in Java Sea
The search for survivors of a capsized ferry in Indonesia has intensified as 17 ships and aircraft from the military, police and other agencies were deployed
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Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide
Police in Bali believe the two young children died as a result of violence, while a 57-year-old man is believed to have taken his own life Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of three Australians who died in Bali over the weekend, with initial reports suggesting a father killed his two young children before taking his own life. The man, 57, and his two children, seven and four, who are also Indonesian citizens, were discovered deceased in a bungalow in Kuta on Sunday morning. Continue reading...
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Inspectorio and Eon Team Up to Help Brands Manage DPPs
The partnership connects two critical components of the DPPs ecosystem.
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Inspired By U2, Oprah Winfrey Bringing Immersive, Star-Studded ‘AHA’ Experience to Las Vegas’ Sphere
The one-weekend-only event next April will bring together musicians, artists, storytellers for a "musically immersive symphony of senses."
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Iran denounces Austria for blocking its nuclear chief from a meeting in Vienna
Iran has condemned the exclusion of its Atomic Energy Organization head from the UN nuclear agency's meeting in Vienna
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Iran says it destroyed U.S. advanced drone over Hormuz as Middle East conflict intensifies
Iran said it downed an advanced American drone over the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran and Washington trade warnings and strikes with no sign of de-escalation.
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Iran's nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official says
The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is not expected to attend the annual gathering of the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s member nations in Vienna for the first time in many years
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Iranian cargo ship is struck, and talks between Tehran and its neighbors are postponed
State-run media in Iran say an Iranian commercial vessel has been struck off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, with one person killed and four wounded
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Is Big Tech’s AI slowdown a safety pact or a cartel?
When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, and SpaceX head Elon Musk loosely agreed over the weekend to slow down AI development, skeptics spotted an ulterior motive immediately. The AI titans had declared that their aim was to "pace the frontier," signing on at least partially to a […] When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, and SpaceX head Elon Musk loosely agreed over the weekend to slow down AI development, skeptics spotted an ulterior motive immediately. The AI titans had declared that their aim was to "pace the frontier," signing on at least partially to a proposal for embedding third-party auditors, regulating domestic labs, and reaching a global slowdown agreement. Their critics, however, argued they simply wanted to stop would-be competitors, kneecap the open-so
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Isaac Mizrahi Gets Unzipped — Again
The designer’s groundbreaking fashion doc — unseen for more than 30 years — is returning to movie screens. The irrepressible raconteur talks to THR about his Hollywood comeback, his fashionable second act and why Linda Evangelista may want to check in with Concorde’s first-class lounge.
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Israel accused of trying to ‘eliminate’ living conditions for Palestinians in West Bank
Report by Israeli human rights group says systematic and broad assault being waged on conditions required for Palestinians’ existence Israel is working towards the systematic “elimination” of the conditions that sustain Palestinian collective life in the occupied West Bank, according to a major report published by the human rights group B’Tselem. The Israeli organisation’s hard-hitting report, shared with the Guardian in advance of publication, says Israel is “dramatically intensifying its attacks on every aspect of Palestinian life in the West Bank”, including “the ability to get to work, take children to school or university, receive medical treatment or municipal services, meet family and friends, cultivate land or go on vacation … routine activities that make up human life”. 1,107 Number of Palestinians killed by Israel in the West Bank since October 2023 Continue reading...
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
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Jack Thorne warns some fellow scriptwriters are using AI ‘to cheat’
Adolescence co-writer criticises government inaction and calls for laws banning secret use of AI to generate scripts Jack Thorne, one of Britain’s most successful screen and stage writers, has warned that some people in his profession are using AI “to cheat”, as he called for laws banning the secret use of the technology to generate scripts. Thorne, who co-wrote the hit Netflix drama Adolescence and wrote the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, said that “writers need to be squeaky clean” in the face of AI models that “steal” the creative industry’s work. Continue reading...
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Japanese utility execs resign over falsified quake safety data for 2 nuclear reactors
The president of Chubu Electric Power Co., Japan's third-largest utility, says he and the chairperson are resigning over manipulated earthquake safety data for two nuclear reactors
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Japan’s biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia
Expanding deforestation in Indonesia caused by the country’s wood pellet and chip industry is putting further pressure on tropical forests, Key Biodiversity Areas, and Indigenous territories in the archipelago, according to new satellite analysis from ...
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Jeff Tweedy, Robert Glasper, Weyes Blood to Play Big Ears 2027
Oneohtrix Point Never, Thundercat, Wednesday, Courtney Barnett, SML, Dinner Party, Sylvan Esso, and more will also perform at the Knoxville festival
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Jensen Huang puts Trump on speakerphone onstage to announce robots won’t take over the world
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a call from President Trump on Monday while onstage at the All-In Podcast's All-In Summit. It's not the first time Huang has taken a call from the president during work, but this time he put Trump on speakerphone before a big crowd. During the call, the president launched into his […] NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang speaks during the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on September 2, 2026. (Photo by Matt RAMEY / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang took a call from President Trump on Monday while onstage at the All-In Podcast's All-In Summit. It's not the first time Huang has taken a call from the president during work, but this time he put Trump on speakerphone before a big crowd. During the call, the president launched into his take on recent fears about AI development, which he called a "hoax," and told
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Jeremy Thomas obituary
Film producer who enjoyed his greatest success with the 1987 epic The Last Emperor for which he won an Oscar Asked whether he had ever cautioned restraint from a director, the film producer Jeremy Thomas replied: “My nature would be to go further and see what we can get away with.” Thomas, who has died aged 77, was an expert in getting away with it. A taste for irreverence ran in his family: he was the son of Ralph Thomas , director of the Doctor … comedies that began in 1954 with Doctor in the House, and the nephew of Gerald Thomas, who made all 31 Carry On titles. Jeremy’s own films, however, were risky rather than risque. Continue reading...
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Jessica Tarlov shares lessons from being the liberal voice at Fox News in 'I Disagree'
The Democrat that Fox News viewers love to hate offers advice for those uncomfortable political conversations.
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Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival Unveils New Visions Forum Lineup
The 30th edition of Ji.hlava Documentary Film Festival, which draws around 1,200 industry professionals, has unveiled the projects selected for its New Visions Forum. Twenty-nine projects from 15 countries will be presented during the Forum, taking place Oct. 28–30, offering their teams the opportunity to connect with potential co-production, financing, sales and distribution partners. Eight […]
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Judge blocks Trump administration plans to limit visa length for grad students, postdocs
A federal judge halted a Trump administration plan to place a four-year cap on the kinds of visas used by graduate students and postdocs
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Kennedy Center’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Report Warns of Imminent Closure
In a special meeting on Tuesday, the center's Trump-led board will consider its finances and the building's crumbling infrastructure.
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Kennedy to deliver keynote for anti-vaccine group he once led
RFK Jr. worked to distance himself from Children's Health Defense, the anti-vaccine group he once led. Now, he's delivering a keynote at CHD's conference.
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KidSuper’s Colm Dillane Took Over Brooklyn City Hall to Celebrate the Borough’s Fashion Talent—With a Surprise Performance from Lauryn Hill
Brooklyn borough president Antonio Reynoso and designer Colm Dillane shone a spotlight on local talent at a fashion show that featured a performance by Lauryn Hill.
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LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer apologizes over team sanctions
Ballmer said that the team is complying with the penalties, has paid the fines, and is "moving forward."
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Lawsuit Alleges Warhol Forgery Scheme Spanning Florida, Peru, and Philadelphia
Real estate investor Richard Perlman and his family say they were duped into buying $6.7 million worth of fakes.
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Legendary costume designer Bob Mackie dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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Lenore review – incel’s obsession with online influencer turns into anatomy of dislocated digital-age mindset
Digital-age Australian psychodrama tracks the shut-in mania of dangerously disaffected male fan, but doesn’t get inside his mind If the parasocial phenomenon is a kind of hell, then Max Wren, protagonist of this Australian digital-age psychodrama, resides in the ninth circle. Self-barricading in a basement room surrounded by screens, working on a documentary about the object of his disaffection (an enigmatic influencer called Lenore), this obsessive shut-in makes Eminem’s Stan look like the Dalai Lama. Touching on subjects including the attention economy, the male gaze, and incel isolation and misogyny, director David Ward feels both Max and Lenore’s pain. But his ungainly debut film doesn’t fully transcend its stage origins to capture the splintered headspace of the terminally online. Like films about fictional pop stars that feature unconvincing music, it doesn’t help that the quickfir
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Lii Spring 2027: Retro Futurism
Zane Li, the acclaimed emerging designer, channeled his young brand’s DNA of making the familiar unfamiliar for spring through vibrant layers that mixed retro nostalgia with futurism.
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London musical cancelled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey pull out
Sunday in the Park With George was supposed to make its debut next year at the Barbican.
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Love of Your Life review – Margaret Qualley eats, grieves and loves in Amazon’s transporting saga
Toronto film festival: the actor gives one of her best performances to date in a smoothly made globe-trotting drama of a woman’s life after the loss of her husband There’s a jump scare about 30 minutes into the glossy romantic drama Love of Your Life that’s about as effective as anything you’ll see in a horror movie this year. The film is focused on the life and loves of Maya (Margaret Qualley), a twentysomething Boston nurse who meet-cutes with the nerdy and idiosyncratic Felix (Gabriel Basso) during the purchase of a nightstand. We follow the initial giddy rush of their courting as they progress all the way to an impromptu wedding over the course of a few years, marked by Maya’s change in age announced in text. But just as we’re about to process the unsettling introduction of Felix using Chekhov’s inhaler, a news report interrupts the sunny tone. Spoiler: it’s March 2020. Continue read
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Lucy Dacus on Closing Out the ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ Chapter, Finding Fandom Boundaries and What’s Next
The 31-year-old singer-songwriter is set to play her final show for the album with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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MPs and Lords call for new law to address AI threat to human rights
Existing laws are not equipped to address the risks to human rights being posed by artificial intelligence, UK politicians say.
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Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Onstage ‘Free Palestine’ Statements
“We have been notified by venues on the upcoming U.S. tour dates that they will not allow a concert to take place with Macklemore on the lineup,” promoter says
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Macklemore Kicked Off Ed Sheeran Tour for Pro-Palestine Comments
“Ed was in a fucked up position,” the rapper said in a statement alleging Sheeran bowed to pressure from Robert Kraft
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Macklemore Says He Was Dropped From Ed Sheeran Tour After Robert Kraft Pressure Campaign
The Seattle rapper claimed the billionaire New England Patriots owner told Sheeran that Macklemore would not be allowed to perform at Gillette Stadium and “rallied” other stadium owners
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran tour after 'Free Palestine' speech
The US rapper was condemned by Jewish groups after making comments criticising Israel.
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Macklemore dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour after ‘free Palestine’ speech
The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at MetLife Stadium show Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of the US leg of Ed Sheeran ’s Loop tour, after the American rapper drew headlines for saying “free Palestine” on stage at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. In a brief speech between songs on 4 September, the Grammy-winning artist told the audience he wanted the people of Gaza and “the occupied West Bank” to know “we have not forgotten about them”, prompting a petition from the Israeli American Council demanding his removal from the tour. Continue reading...
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Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after onstage support for Palestinians. He has no regrets
Macklemore confirms 'Ed Sheeran and his team' decided to remove him from the latter's tour. The 'Thrift Shop' musician faced scrutiny for his onstage support of Palestinians.
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Maduro ally Alex Saab expected to plead guilty in federal money laundering case
Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, is expected to plead guilty Tuesday in a federal case
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Magda Butrym Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Magda Butrym Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia University failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists
The university's "deliberate indifference" led to the doxing of multiple group members and Khalil's detention by immigration agents, according to the civil rights lawsuit filed in federal court in New York City.
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Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
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Man admits drugging and raping wife over 20 years
A husband, who cannot be named to protect his wife's anonymity, pleads guilty to more than 60 offences, including rape and administering a substance with intent.
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Massive sinkhole still threatens Nicolas Cage’s $10.5 million Malibu mansion
Actor Nicolas Cage’s lavish Malibu mansion is facing a dramatic threat after a massive hole opened up where part of the property’s driveway once stood.
Technology
Max&Co.’s New Campaign Comes With a Red Square and Fresh Faces
The brand’s fall 2026 campaign is intended to signal a new creative direction, timed to the label’s 40 th anniversary.
Technology
Member of UK armed forces dies in road traffic incident in Ukraine
The incident is not the result of hostile action, the BBC understands.
Science
Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights
Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss
Technology
Micron, Nvidia and other chip stocks fall after tech leaders call for an AI slowdown. Here’s what to know.
Analysts don’t expect the push for more responsible AI development to derail data-center spending.
Technology
Microsoft proposes limits on its AI with code of conduct amid safety debate
Firm publishes AI guidelines with Microsoft AI CEO saying: ‘AI must be subordinate and always in service of people’ Microsoft published a provisional “code of conduct” Monday to apply to the training of new artificial intelligence models, taking a step towards limiting the capabilities of the company’s AI as anxiety rises over the prospect that technology companies could lose control of AI products. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, published the code on social media early Monday, writing: “AI must be subordinate and always in service of people. Continue reading...
Technology
Microsoft says ‘people matter more than AI’ following safety concerns
Microsoft is publishing a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct" today, amid growing safety concerns over AI model progress. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a coordinated slow down of AI development over the weekend, after researchers warned recently that AI model progress could outpace our ability to safely deploy increasingly complex systems and verify […] Microsoft is publishing a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct" today, amid growing safety concerns over AI model progress. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for a coordinated slow down of AI development over the weekend, after researchers warned recently that AI model progress could outpace our ability to safely deploy increasingly complex systems and verify and control the actions of AI agents. Microsoft's AI code of conduct makes it clear that "people matter more than AI," and that AI models are not conscious and "shoul
Technology
Microsoft sets limits for future AI models as industry throttles frontier development
Microsoft wants to be seen as a responsible AI entity as it ramps up model development alongside partners Anthropic and OpenAI.
Global
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month absence
The Republican senator, absent since June, has faced questions about transparency around his health.
California
More girls are harming themselves. Only some show up in the ER
National research shows emergency room visits connected to self-harm climbed through 2021, and the numbers remain elevated above pandemic-levels in California even as other indicators of mental distress have declined.
Technology
More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why
Experts say that the drop is a cause for worry, and that it's unlikely that the need for food assistance has dropped.
Global
More than 30 missing from ferry that sank in Vanuatu
A search in waters off the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu is continuing for more than 30 people who officials said were missing after a passenger ferry sank
Markets
Mouthfeel joins flavor as a food industry focus to satisfy consumers craving extra texture
Want more crunch when you munch or goo when you chew
Technology
NASA Kicks Off Inspiration Tour with Steelers vs. Falcons Game
Fans pose for a photo with an astronaut in the NASA Experience Zone at an NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Atlanta Falcons at Acrisure Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. NASA’s engagement at NFL games is part of the agency’s Inspiration Tour, aimed at strengthening connections between NASA and its […]
Technology
NASA Welcomes Djibouti as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
The Republic of Djibouti became the 72nd nation and eighth African country to sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony Monday at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The Artemis Accords are the first set of practical principles aimed at enhancing transparency, safety, and coordination among nations as they explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond. “Djibouti joins […]
News
NY Yankees say Legionella bacteria found in cooling tower not linked to outbreak
Bacteria that cause Legionnaires' disease have been found in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower in New York City
Markets
New Attacks in Hormuz and Saudi Test Nerves as War’s Spread Worsens Oil Disruption
New strikes on Saudi Arabia and on ships in the Gulf tested nerves in the Middle East on Sunday, after an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline and an advance by Yemen’s Houthis threatened to worsen the wartime disruption to …
Technology
New Crops, Health Research Proposals to Help NASA Advance Exploration
NASA has selected 12 new investigations to help support human explorers in space. Six will help advance the ability to produce food off-planet, while another six advance the understanding of how unique conditions associated with space exploration can impact the health and physiology of astronauts. The six food-focused investigations, supported by the agency’s Space […]
Markets
New York Contractor Charged with $160K Workers’ Comp Insurance Fraud
A Long Island contractor has been charged with workers’ compensation fraud that officials contend resulted in the underpayment of insurance premiums by more than $160,000. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney announced that Joseph Arthurs, of Patchogue, and his …
Technology
New details on investigation into Hayden Panettiere's death
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
Technology
New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity
Technology
New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity
Technology
New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
New warnings from the artificial-intelligence industry have revived debate over whether advanced AI models could escape human control and threaten humanity
News
News Wrap: Kennedy Center warns of 'fiscal collapse' without Trump's name on building
In our news wrap Monday, officials at the Kennedy Center are warning of "certain fiscal collapse" unless President Trump's name is added to the exterior of the building, several state election officials tell the News Hour they are bracing for uncertainty over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterms and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte condemned Russia's attacks near Ukraine's border with Poland.
California
Newsom says he won't run for president if Harris does
Newsom's effective yield to Harris diminishes the possibility of a 2028 showdown between two of California's most powerful political figures.
Technology
Nick Reiner and the Problems Money Can’t Solve
Experts explain how family fame and fortune "isn't an escape" from the vortex of addiction and mental illness.
Global
North Korea says its recent live-fire drill demonstrated 'huge destructive power'
North Korea says it has conducted a joint live-fire drill involving missiles, artillery and drones that it claimed demonstrated “the huge destructive power of concentrated fire.”
Markets
Novo drops ‘Nordisk’ in corporate refresh to take on Lilly in the weight-loss wars
The Danish drug giant behind Ozempic is competing with Eli Lilly in the market for weight-loss drugs.
Technology
Oasis Announce 2027 Global Tour Dates
The North American leg will bring the Manchester band to Boston and Las Vegas
Technology
Oasis Announce 2027 Tour
The brothers Gallagher have set a slew of new dates in the U.S. and Europe, including a historic return to Knebworth Park
Technology
Oasis confirm Knebworth return plus Manchester and Glasgow 2027 gigs
The band have announced a second wave of shows for their hit reunion tour, after weeks of teasers.
Technology
Oil over $100 has JPMorgan strategists warning stock-market investors against missing out on a sudden turnaround
Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate’s front-month contracts rose on Monday after Saudi Arabia closed its East-West pipeline, citing damage cause by drone attacks.
Technology
Oil prices rise after Saudi Arabia shuts down critical pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has faced escalating attacks from Iran-allied militant groups in recent days.
Global
One person is dead and more than 30 missing after a passenger ferry sank off Vanuatu, officials say
One person is dead and more than 30 missing after a passenger ferry sank off Vanuatu, officials say
Technology
OpenAI boss Sam Altman spells out how and why the AI industry wants to slow down: 'We could lose control'
OpenAI's chief has made comments detailing how AI safety frameworks and a slowdown could work, as the industry unites behind concerns.
Technology
OpenAI urges UK lawmakers to rein in technology amid growing safety fears
Company behind ChatGPT tells ministers to seize ‘political window’ on regulation as cross-party committee warns of rising threats to human rights UK politics live – latest updates OpenAI has urged British lawmakers to capitalise on renewed fears over AI safety and impose legislation reining in the technology. The company behind ChatGPT said the UK government should act immediately, following a call by its arch-rival Anthropic to curb AI development. Continue reading...
Science
Opinion: Am I a hypocrite for loving football despite CTE?
Sportswriter and football fan Michael Arkush has known about CTE for years. But he increasingly feels uneasy about watching the game he loves.
Science
Opinion: Restoring public trust in science doesn’t have a simple solution. That’s OK
“Messaging can’t substitute for the relational infrastructure needed for building and sustaining trust,” write Michelle Groman and Caroline Montojo.
Technology
Oprah Winfrey to Headline Las Vegas Sphere With New Music and Arts Show ‘Aha’
There is a new, immersive entertainment experience coming to the Las Vegas Sphere — and Oprah Winfrey is at the center of it. Titled “Aha,” the two-hour show is taking place four times across one weekend, from April 2-4, 2027. Winfrey will appear live on-stage and introduce performances from Grammy winner Jacob Collier, poet Ocean […]
Technology
Oprah Winfrey wants you to reach your ‘AHA’ moment at the Sphere
Oprah Winfrey will host “Oprah Winfrey's AHA” at the Sphere in Las Vegas from April 2-4
Technology
Oscars: Philippines Picks Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipiñana’ as Best International Feature Selection
The Sundance-winning debut is a sly class satire set inside an elite country club in Manila.
California
Paramount's possible Hollywood exit puts Los Angeles on edge
Los Angeles' identity and workers' livelihoods are at stake, say worried residents who fear that Paramount will leave the state.
Culture
Parsons MFA Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Parsons MFA Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
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Paul Thomas Croft, Jonathan David Frost, Matthew William Dira
Paul Thomas Croft, Jonathan David Frost, Matthew William Dira
Global
Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles
The 40-year-old woman died Saturday, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said in a Facebook post in which he called the death "measles-related."
Science
Pennsylvania officials report state’s third death involving measles
A Pennsylvania woman has died from complications associated with measles, the third death in the state this year involving the virus.
Science
Pennsylvania records third measles-related death amid outbreak
RSV season approaches, a federal judge pauses AAP challenge of RFK J.r vaccine charges, and more health news
Markets
People Moves: Meskell Joins Keystone From Baldwin as National Brokerage Leader
Insurance broker network Keystone, headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, appointed Kevin Meskell as national brokerage leader. Meskell will lead Keystone’s national brokerage strategy — deepening the company’s carrier relationships and strengthening the placement capabilities behind every Keystone agency and platform partner. …
Markets
Petrol and diesel prices hit highest since 2022
The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
Technology
Philomena Cunk to Quiz Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘Cunk on Cinema’ as Latest Outing for Diane Morgan’s Character Gets First Look
Michael Bay and Benedict Cumberbatch are set to face the ill-informed interview style of Philomena Cunk, the beloved TV idiot played by Diane Morgan, in the comedy creation’s latest outing. “Cunk on Cinema,” first announced by Variety earlier this year, will see Cunk chart the history of cinema and the world’s love affair with movies […]
Technology
Phones are the new cigarettes: why restaurants are discouraging and even banning them
Would you hand in your phone at the door in exchange for a free bottle of wine? One restaurateur has tried that – and there are now many other gambits that are encouraging us to connect Name: Phone bans. Age: Their provenance is considerable; their time is now. Continue reading...
Culture
PhotoVogue Virtual Portfolio Reviews 2027
Submit to our open calls and don't miss the chance to discuss your work with our panel of industry experts.
Technology
Pixel 11 Pro Fold review: the foldable with the best triple camera
Big screen folder with slick software and advanced AI is just like a regular Android when closed Google’s latest folding phone sticks with its tried and tested design of a traditional phone shape when closed and almost square when open, in the face of new competition from Apple’s squat iPhone fold . The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is Google’s fourth-generation folder and is still one of the only models with a full water and dust resistance rating similar to standard slab phones. It costs from £1,799 (€1,999/$1,899/A$2,799), which is £50 (€100/$100/A$100) more than last year as the pressure of RAMageddon continues to push up prices. Continue reading...
Technology
Poland pledges to strengthen security after drone strikes along border with Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says Russian drone strikes near the Ukraine-Poland border show Moscow’s desperation
Global
Pope celebrates his 71st birthday but it's Vatican employees who get the gift
Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his 71st birthday but it is Vatican employees who got the gift
Culture
Private Policy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Private Policy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Prized Gertrude Abercrombie Painting, Priced at $30 at an Estate Sale, Heads to Auction for $250,000
A curious viewer brought the work to the attention of a museum surveying Abercrombie's art.
Culture
Pro-Palestine Activists Protest at British Museum During Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition’s Opening Weekend
The occupation was related to the museum’s long-running relationship with British Petroleum and its collaboration with Belarusian billionaire Igor Tulchinsky.
Technology
Prosecutors charge German-Ukrainian woman with aiding Russian intelligence
Germany's federal prosecutor's office has filed charges against a German-Ukrainian woman suspected of working for Russian intelligence
Technology
Pubs in England and Wales to allow digital ID apps to prove age
New rules introduced on Tuesday mean establishments will be able to accept digital ID apps alongside physical documents.
Technology
Putin-tied Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations
A ProPublica report says a Russian oligarch with ties to Vladimir Putin helped fund Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration in the Bahamas. According to the report, Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman and president of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds of thousands in wedding expenses. Liz Landers spoke with Justin Elliot, a ProPublica journalist investigating the story.
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Record Diesel Prices Come at a Bad Time for U.S. Farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation’s largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already tough …
Technology
Responsible AI for Higher Education
This interactive webinar will introduce the different types of AI, address the concerns with AI, share how we IBM are approaching Responsible AI, and offer guidance to students about what they can do - as individuals, and members of their IEEE chapters. Participants will also have the opportunity to to apply the Responsible AI approach to a particular use case - IBM Bob, a software development life cycle agent, and Q&A. This will be an interactive session, so have phones ready to engage! Register now for this free webinar!
Technology
Richie Mehta on Turning Bandit Queen Phoolan Devi’s Story Into a 48-Hour Siege: ‘She Was Somebody Who Found Agency’
Richie Mehta did not want to make this film. When producers at Namah Pictures – Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora and Kanwal Kohli – approached him with the rights to Phoolan Devi’s dictated autobiography, his first instinct was to turn them down. He calls himself “a non-resident Indian Punjabi boy” with no natural claim to […]
Global
Road crash involving multiple vehicles in S. Africa kills at least 21, officials say
Authorities in South Africa say a road crash involving two minibus taxis and an SUV has killed at least 21 people
Technology
Robert Kraft Confirms He Barred Macklemore From Ed Sheeran Boston Shows
Billionaire Patriots owner said he is committed to “ensuring that all events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech.”
Science
Russian National Pleads Guilty to Smuggling U.S. Aerospace Goods to Russia
Andrei Samuilovski, 32, who has citizenship in Estonia, Switzerland, and Russia, pleaded guilty today in connection with a scheme to illegally export U.S.-origin aviation and aerospace parts to Russia in violation of U.S. sanctions.
Technology
Russian oligarch close to Putin reportedly paid for part of Donald Trump Jr’s lavish wedding
US president’s eldest child married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands US politics live – latest updates A top Democrat has demanded answers after it was reported that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr’s wedding in the Bahamas earlier this year. Trump Jr, the US president’s eldest child, married Palm Beach socialite Bettina Anderson in a lavish three-day celebration across two exclusive private islands in May, which according to ProPublica was partially bankrolled by Umar Kremlev, a member of the Russian president’s circle. Continue reading...
Technology
Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebration: Report
Bettina Anderson characterized it as an "extremely generous wedding gift from a friend."
Science
STAT+: Definium’s LSD therapy eased anxiety in second large trial
The first wave of biotechs is nearing regulatory approval for psychedelic therapies, a class of treatments that appear to exert rapid benefits.
Science
STAT+: GSK touts lung cancer data from two drugs
Late-stage results for Definium's LSD treatment, AstraZeneca breast cancer drug fails key trial, and more biotech news from The Readout
Technology
STAT+: How $500 explains Republican health policy, and the GLP-1 Rx wave
The one health care policy Republicans agree on, and a look at how rural providers are approaching AI.
Technology
STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about another AstraZeneca trial failure, a Novo name change, and more
AstraZeneca disclosed that a breast cancer pill failed in a pivotal trial testing it as a first-line therapy in advanced tumors
Science
STAT+: What’s in a name? Novo looks to a rebrand
Novo Nordisk is now going by Novo, part of a rebrand that the company hopes can signal a more focused, competitive future.
Technology
Samsung backs Nvidia AI chip rival in $230 million funding round as GPU alternatives boom
Dutch startup Euclyd raised the funding in a round co-led by Samsung, Somerset Capital Partners, the Scaleup Europe Fund and Innovation Industries.
Technology
Sandra Choi to Be Honored at London’s Fashion Awards
The longtime Jimmy Choo creative director will receive a Special Recognition Award for her contribution to the global fashion industry at the Royal Albert Hall on Nov. 30.
Technology
Sandy Liang Spring 2027: Sporty Princess
The designer collided performance fabrics and technical outerwear with tulle, bows and bunnies, finding a youthful sweetness that never felt childlike.
Technology
Satellite images show extent of damage to Saudi Arabia’s oil pipeline that bypasses Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut the roughly 750-mile pipeline as attacks threaten a key alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
Global
Satellite images show extent of damage to major Saudi pipeline, amid global oil supply fears
Saudis yet to provide details about damage from drone attack to key east-west pipeline to Red Sea that could affect 4% of global oil supply Saudi Arabia will run out of oil stocks for export if it doesn’t restart a drone-damaged major pipeline to the Red Sea within days, leading to the loss of up to 4% of global supply, Saudi oil buyers and traders said. Satellite photos released on Sunday night appeared to show a pumping station on the key 1,200km (745-mile) Saudi east-west pipeline charred and badly damaged, after drone attacks on Friday. Continue reading...
Global
Saudi oil pipeline hit in strikes will be mostly out of service for several weeks
The developments further strain Saudi Arabia's effort to get its oil to market while avoiding the Strait of Hormuz, the choke point at the mouth of the Persian Gulf where Iranian attacks have stifled shipping.
Science
Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining Scientists have discovered nine new deep-sea sponge species off Alaska, offering new insights into the region’s largely unexplored marine biodiversity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) announced the discovery on Thursday, saying the species were found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. The findings bring the total number of known sponge species in Alaska to 232. Continue reading...
Culture
Sequins, Cher and showgirls: costume designer Bob Mackie – a life in pictures
The fashion designer became known for his larger-than-life creations made for stars who wanted to make a lasting impression • Bob Mackie, costume designer to stars daring to be noticed, dies aged 87 Continue reading...
Technology
Seth Rogen Surprised By Toronto Career Achievement Award at 44: “You Got a Letter From My Doctors?”
Helen Mirren, Penelope Cruz and Isabelle Huppert were also honored at the Tribute Awards on Sunday night at the Toronto Film Festival.
Technology
Shein shares fall 10% amid urgent recall of contact-lens cleaner by Australia, New Zealand
Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 10%, amid news that a contact lens product has been recalled urgently due to worries of contamination.
Technology
She’s Donald Trump’s least-favorite Fox News host. But Jessica Tarlov remains undeterred
The 42-year-old liberal commentator regularly co-hosts the network’s 5pm talk show, taking flak from her conservative colleagues and harsh insults from the president. Jessica Tarlov is the left-leaning Fox News host that some of the network’s most conservative viewers, including Donald Trump, love to hate. The US president regularly bashes Tarlov on his Truth Social platform, in April calling her “one of the Least Attractive and Talented People on all of Television”, and demanding that Fox “GET HER OFF THE AIR.” Continue reading...
Bay Area
Silicon Valley Escalates Warnings About Existential Risks of AI
For years, some of the leading figures in Silicon Valley have warned that artificial intelligence might pose an existential threat to humanity even as they pushed to develop the technology. This week, the high-profile resignation of an Anthropic researcher brought …
Technology
Sisters Rooney and Kate Mara Continue Their Black-and-white Style Run at TIFF
The stars of "Bucking Fastard" hit the Toronto International Film Festival red carpet on Monday.
California
Six Charged in California, Kansas, and Louisiana for Illegally Voting, Fraudulent Voter Registration, and Identity Fraud
Last week, an individual in California was arrested and two others were charged for paying people on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles to sign petitions using stolen identities of registered voters to qualify initiatives on ballots in California elections. Two aliens living in Kansas, and Louisiana were charged for illegally voting. And an individual in Louisiana was charged with fraudulently registering to vote an ineligible voter.
Technology
Six Years After Starring Father Died Soon After TIFF Short Premiere, ‘Strong Son’ Director Returns With Grief Drama
Ian Bawa's debut feature adapts a 2020 film that bowed at the Toronto Film Festival, only for his father to pass away three weeks after a celebratory world bow.
Technology
Slim-Fit Denim and Statement Pockets Are Trending for Fall 2026
New data from Trendalytics shows denim silhouettes are slimming down.
News
Some Democrats recalibrating transgender issues approach as they seek path to power
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season
Culture
Sotheby’s to Offer $90 M. in Art from Richard Hedreen’s Collection, Ahead of Major University Gift
The roughly 50 works, led by a $20 million to $30 million Roy Lichtenstein, are being sold as Hedreen moves forward with his major art gift to Seattle University.
Culture
Spectating in Style: Stars Joined Ralph Lauren for a Spectacular US Open Finals Weekend
Leslie Bibb, Jessica Chastain, Rami Malek, Belmont Cameli, Amy Adams, Tom Blyth, Spike Lee, and François Arnaud joined the brand for finals weekend at Arthur Ashe.
Technology
Speedboat killer jailed for attack on girlfriend
Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.
Science
Staff slept while patient killed at NHS mental health unit
Inquest hears how Rolando Torres-Pena, 22, was able to strangle and kill Hugo Flint-Cahan on a hospital ward in east London.
California
Stagecoach 2027: Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green will headline
Other acts on the bill for the annual music festival in Indio, Calif., include Willie Nelson, Kelly Clarkson, Stella Lefty, Shaboozey and David Lee Roth.
Science
Starwatch: A Venus-spotting challenge with a beautiful reward
The bright planet and the young crescent moon will make an attractive pairing on Monday evening This week’s Starwatch is a challenge but a beautiful reward awaits for anyone who succeeds. The question is: how early in the evening can we find Venus? On Monday, the bright planet has a close encounter with a young crescent moon. The moon will be just over three days old with about 14% of its visible surface illuminated. Unfortunately for UK observers, the two make their closest approach during daylight, passing within a moon’s width of one another around lunchtime. Continue reading...
Technology
Steep rise in young UK nationals detained for smuggling drugs from Asia
Hundreds of Britons have been detained in Thailand on suspicion of attempting to smuggle cannabis to the UK.
Markets
Steve Ballmer backs down on NBA punishment, apologizes as Clippers accept $30M fine
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has decided not to fight the NBA's punishment for salary cap circumvention
Technology
Summer Training: Catching Up With NASA’s Astronaut Candidates
Did you spend part of your summer camping, hiking, at the pool, or in an aircraft? So did NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class. The 10 candidates have been working their way through a comprehensive and rigorous training program since the agency introduced them to the public on Sept. 22, 2025, from NASA’s Johnson Space Center […]
California
Supreme Court halts Trump's proposed limits on mail ballots for this year's elections
The justices turned down an emergency appeal from Trump's lawyers, who argued the government needed a new and untested system of unique bar codes to track millions of mailed ballots.
Technology
Sweden's next government uncertain with thin lead for left-wing opposition
Sweden faces a potentially long wait for a new government as preliminary election results show a thin and still-uncertain lead for the left-leaning opposition, while a hard-right anti-immigration party saw its support slip
Global
Swedish centre-left opposition widens lead to three seats with 95% of votes counted – Europe live
The parliament isn’t set to meet until late September to elect a new speaker, and then prime minister Early signals are promising for the opposition bloc, as Social Democrats are seemingly encouraged by the Centre party’s openness to talk about the future government. Foreign policy spokesperson Morgan Johansson said the party’s conditions on not letting fringes control the government ( 13:53 ) “sound very good.” Continue reading...
Global
Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
A preliminary count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.
Technology
Sydney Sweeney’s Naked Sports Betting Ad Ignites Backlash From Olympic Athletes: ‘Stop Sexualizing Women in Sport’
Sydney Sweeney appears to be at the center of another controversy involving a commercial. The “Euphoria” actress recently stripped down for a steamy new ad for sports trading app Novig, going nude and covering parts of her with a variety of sports equipment. But not everybody is overjoyed by sports’ new naked cheerleader. Over the […]
Technology
TIFF 2026: The latest movie reviews from Toronto
If you want an idea of what’s next in film, the Toronto International Film Festival is a good place to start. Every year TIFF features a huge range of features from around the world, and often some of them go on to be huge hits or awards contenders; the 2025 edition, for instance, included the […] If you want an idea of what’s next in film, the Toronto International Film Festival is a good place to start. Every year TIFF features a huge range of features from around the world, and often some of them go on to be huge hits or awards contenders; the 2025 edition, for instance, included the likes of both Hamnet and Obsession . Covering a sprawling festival like TIFF solo is next to impossible, so I do my best to see as much as I can, and then write about everything with bite-sized reviews published each day. For 2026, that means exciting upcoming films like Your Mother Your
California
Taco Bell will move to larger Irvine headquarters
Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill will move their joint headquarters to a larger campus in Irvine after spending more than 15 years near the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Technology
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Washington's response to AI and data center concerns
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including how Washington is responding to AI and data center concerns, Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate and how midterm voters feel about affordability and political corruption.
Culture
Tanner Fletcher Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Tanner Fletcher Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
California
Tech leaders say they want to slow down the development of AI amid growing fear
Artificial intelligence stocks tumbled on Monday after American leaders of the AI revolution called for a coordinated slowdown in building more powerful AI systems.
Technology
Texas governor threatens to penalize datacenters not obeying water laws
Republican Greg Abbott says datacenters must help ‘protect’ drought-prone state and disclose water use Greg Abbott , the Texas governor, has directed state regulators to penalize datacenters that fail to comply with state laws requiring them to disclose their water use. “Data centers must share the duty to protect Texas water,” the Republican governor said on Monday. “The Texas Water Code requires a complete and accurate water use survey. I direct the Texas Water Development Board to use its enforcement authority to penalize past failures and to impose legal consequences for any future failure to comply,” he added. Continue reading...
News
Texas landowners sue to block Trump border wall plans in the remote Big Bend region
Landowners, ranchers, and business owners in Texas are suing to stop the Trump administration's border wall plans in the Big Bend region
Technology
The 10-year Treasury is closing in on 5%. How it gets there matters more
The 10-year Treasury yield is closing in on 5%, a level last touched in October 2023. Strategists say the drivers behind higher yields are more important.
Technology
The Best Deep Conditioners for Softer, Healthier Hair in Under 10 Minutes
Does deep conditioner really work? Three hairstylists share everything you need to know about the best deep conditioners, plus Vogue’s favorite ones to shop.
Technology
The Coterie Report: Prints, Color and Texture Dominated the New York Show
The three-day show wrapped up on Friday in New York.
Culture
The Fray Set 2027 Australia and New Zealand Tour With Dashboard Confessional
The eight-date trek pairs four indoor headline shows with four outdoor dates staged as part of the Lookout Festival series.
Technology
The GOP’s $50 billion rural health fund is coming up short, hospital leaders say
Hospital leaders were excited about the Rural Health Transformation Fund until they saw the fine print.
Culture
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd review – Amanda Seyfried compels in wrenching prison drama
Toronto film festival: Tim Blake Nelson writes and directs a challenging, and unsettling, look at empathy and forgiveness that strikes a haunting note There are troubling questions posed in Tim Blake Nelson’s effectively glum prison drama The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, a film that will rank among the most overwhelmingly feel-awful experiences of this year’s Toronto film festival . It’s a story told in a disarmingly folksy manner with plucked guitar strings and down south homespun wisdom before it quietly reveals itself to be about something far more serious and startling, elements of an escape thriller but mostly an unsettling moral drama. It’s likely to upset and enrage some but even those who might feel offended will at least feel something , a quality not to be sniffed at during a festival that can often pick politeness over provocation. It’s the new film from actor turned write
Global
The London hospital funded by donors who invested in the slave trade
Barts is one of many UK institutions whose benefactors were involved in the trafficking of enslaved Africans Inside the Great Hall of St Bartholomew’s North Wing, alongside stately portraits of the apostle from whom London’s oldest hospital takes its name and King Henry VIII, extravagant commemorative boards adorn the walls. The Great Hall was a grand, formal space where governors weighed their philanthropic donations and drafted their wills, many while investing in the stock of companies built on the trafficking of enslaved Africans. Today, many of those donors are commemorated in acrylic gold paint on the boards. Continue reading...
Technology
The Quiet Power of Wholesale
From market intelligence to deeper retailer relationships, wholesale is shaping how brands decide where to grow next.
Culture
The Route to Cappyness review – capybara boosterism is an ode to the internet’s favourite rodent
From a cappy-cafe owner in Japan to an escaped capybara in the UK, this homespun film takes the temperature of an international obsession One of Midlands-based film-maker Sharon Walia’s previous works was The Keepers of the Pigs , proudly described on her production company’s website as “the first ever documentary about guinea pigs”. So it makes zoological sense that her latest film takes on capybaras, guinea pigs’ ridiculously cute semi-aquatic cousins that are indigenous to Latin America, and relatively recently became ubiquitous on social media in memes and short films alike. As glimpsed here, there was even a capybara in the recent Academy Award-winning animated feature Flow , some pro-cappy boosterism that captured the creatures’ chill vibe and snuffly sweetness. Walia’s celebration of the species stays on script, rejoicing in the animals’ natural geniality, friendliness to other sp
Technology
The US right still paints Muslims as the ‘enemy’. But they are fighting for a brighter future for Americans | Nesrine Malik
Progressive politicians such as Zohran Mamdani offer answers to the bitter post-9/11 legacy of failures at home and abroad Twenty-five years after 9/11, two pieces of journalism, describing two different phenomena in contemporary New York, tell us a great deal about a city, and indeed a world, caught between two eras. In one, New York Magazine dives into “ Habibi City ”, a New York where a “cultural shift is underway, led by a generation of New Yorkers coming into its own”. This new generation is labelled as originating in “SWANA” – south-west Asia and north Africa, a region that “includes countries from Palestine to Iran to Sudan”. In the other, Vanity Fair describes calls for Zohran Mamdani to not attend the 9/11 memorial ceremony as partly founded in “inchoate, emotional” impulses, that see “the city’s first Muslim mayor as a stand-in for the 19 Muslims who hijacked four planes and tu
Technology
The best deals from Nintendo’s ‘customer appreciation’ sale
As promised, Nintendo has marked down a wide variety of Switch games and accessories at Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, as well as its own digital storefront. Its “Customer Appreciation” sale is happening because of tariff-related refunds it received from the US government, and it ends on September 26th at 8:59 PM PT. Nintendo games […] Super Mario Odyssey is among the discounted games. | Image: Nintendo As promised, Nintendo has marked down a wide variety of Switch games and accessories at Amazon , Best Buy , and Walmart , as well as its own digital storefront. Its “Customer Appreciation” sale is happening because of tariff-related refunds it received from the US government, and it ends on September 26th at 8:59 PM PT. Nintendo games and accessories tend to stick close to their list price, so it’s nice to have some big discounts, especially this far ahead of the holiday season. Som
Global
The desecration of DC: from a giant arch to a nuke-proof bunker, Trump’s legacy-building blingfest is an architectural atrocity
A bloated ballroom, a six-storey military HQ, a helipad-cum-cocktail patio, a gilded angel on a giant arch honouring himself … our architecture critic deplores the decorator-in-chief’s mutilation of Washington When you have a developer as US president, you might expect some zhooshing up of the capital. A few buildings renovated, maybe some parks replanted. But when you have a megalomaniac builder in charge, things can get out of hand. A decade ago, when Donald Trump was first elected, I asked what it might mean for the US to be led by a real estate tycoon whose career had left a trail of broken promises, angry buyers and endless lawsuits, with rules flouted, heritage trampled and the world pockmarked by a fleet of aspirational towers clad with a flimsy veneer of luxury. The answer is worse than I could have imagined. With the air of a nightmarish Hollywood sequel, Trump 2 has seen the pr
Technology
The murky AI milestone that has some of the industry’s leading voices increasingly on edge
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and others are warning that AI models may be able to build on themselves, without the help of humans. It’s a concept known as recursive self-improvement.
Markets
The oil market is sending an increasingly loud warning about gas prices at the pump
Oil buyers are paying much more to get a barrel of crude oil immediately as the Iran conflict threatens global supplies.
Global
The pet I’ll never forget: Polly, the golden retriever who saved my husband’s life
We got her as a puppy and she became particularly close to Adam – a blessing when he went into cardiac arrest in the middle of the night My husband, Adam, and I had always planned to have a big family and that journey began when we got our dog, Polly, five years ago. I’ve loved golden retrievers since I was a child because I grew up with one. We got Polly as a puppy and she was everything we’d hoped for: loving and smart. She immediately connected with both of us, but became inseparable from Adam. They would go for morning runs together; Polly could always be found wagging her tail by his side. This bond proved to be lifesaving. Continue reading...
Technology
These deep-sea spiders give off an otherworldly glow
An expedition of a deep-sea trench near Australia uncovered the eerie sea spider specimens, whose glow may have been chronicled in 19th century documents.
Technology
These neutrinos from the sun have the lowest energies ever seen
The XENONnT detector glimpsed the ethereal subatomic particles that are born from the main type of fusion reaction that powers the sun.
California
They're your favorite rapper's favorite label. Thirty years in, Stones Throw still fights for L.A.
Chris Manak, who founded the label Stones Throw, influenced Ye and Tyler, the Creator and owns Highland Park's popular Gold Line Bar, looks back on 30 years of the tumultuous world of indie hip-hop: 'I'm like the cat that lands on its feet.'
Global
Thick haze disrupts flights on Indonesia's Borneo island
Thick smoke from forest fires has disrupted flights in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province
Technology
This is what women in sport look like - female athletes hit back
British sprinter Amy Hunt is among an array of female athletes criticising the controversial betting advert starring actress Sydney Sweeney.
Culture
Thousands demand end to violence in Mexican cartel hotspot
Culiacán has seen violence skyrocket since a feud broke out between two rival factions of the Sinaloa cartel.
Technology
Tiffany Haddish Joins the V-cut Trend in Alevi Pumps at the Warner Bros. Emmy Awards Celebration
Stars like Chase Infiniti, Meagan Good and Teyana Taylor have also embraced the footwear silhouette.
Technology
Todd Snyder Celebrates 15th Anniversary With NYFW Dinner
The designer also showed pieces from his colorful and romantic spring collection, titled "Lagon d'Azur."
Culture
Touring can take musicians to isolating, anxious extremes. Access to therapy on the road is a vital support
I know from our early days how high-pressure road life can be. While big tours often hire therapists, grassroots acts can’t afford it. I’m pleased to back a new scheme that aims to change that When Radiohead started touring, it was hugely exciting, but we got signed when we had been going for five or six years and had only really played in Oxford. Suddenly you’re entering a new world: the first flush of fame, being compared to everyone else, the furnace-like experience when a band takes off and a whole new routine of late nights, bad food and everything else that goes on around live music. Everything is heightened and it can be very isolating. In 1992 we were playing small venues in a van and then suddenly in 1993 we were spending the second half of the year in the US. On our second long tour that year, everything caught up with me. I kind of withdrew into myself. Something about being i
Culture
Travis Barker Leans Into Benefits of Shelter Pet Adoption and Meat-Free Lifestyle in PSA For Humane World For Animals: ‘Just Do Good’
The rock drummer, who's been a vegetarian most of his life, encourages his fans to try cruelty-free products and faux fur in the 30-second ad.
Global
Trump administration changes how it counts measles deaths amid Pennsylvania outbreak
CDC announces changes to how it reports measles deaths as Pennsylvania continues to confirm more cases The Trump administration has changed the way it counts measles deaths amid an outbreak in Pennsylvania, which on Sunday saw the third apparent measles-related death in the state reported by a local coroner. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now using data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), which is a way to track mortality trends over time, according to a note published to the agency’s website on 4 September. Continue reading...
Technology
Trump administration repeals Biden era greenhouse gas requirements for power plants
President Donald Trump has systemically dismantled regulations implemented by the Obama and Biden administrations that sought to fight climate change.
Markets
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough
To help get a sweeping cryptocurrency bill across the line, President Donald Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions
Markets
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill
President Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week
Culture
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, Republican senators say
President Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week
Technology
Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel, citing a global shortage
U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel fuel infrastructure, saying attacks are causing a global shortage
Technology
Trump goes scorched earth on AI warnings, raging about data center opposition and regulation
The Trump administration has encouraged AI's rapid growth and the development of data centers as it seeks an insurmountable tech edge over China.
Technology
Trump pushes back as AI leaders fuel calls to rein in rapidly advancing technology
President Trump rejected calls for greater oversight of artificial intelligence despite the dire warnings of some in the industry. The president's pushback comes after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay arguing for a slowdown across leading AI companies, warning rapid advances in the technology now pose an existential threat to society. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Stephen Witt.
News
Trump says he's lifting 10% tariff on Irish whiskey because 'everybody's been bugging me'
President Donald Trump announced in April that he was lifting certain tariffs on U.K. whiskey, which includes Scotch and spirits made in Northern Ireland, creating an imbalance with Ireland.
Technology
Trump throws out power plant climate pollution rules
The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans today to kill any remaining standards on how much greenhouse gas pollution power plants are allowed to emit in the US. The move will only make electricity dirtier as AI, electric vehicles, and a revival of domestic manufacturing drive up power demand. The EPA's proposal today is a […] The Environmental Protection Agency announced its plans today to kill any remaining standards on how much greenhouse gas pollution power plants are allowed to emit in the US. The move will only make electricity dirtier as AI, electric vehicles, and a revival of domestic manufacturing drive up power demand. The EPA's proposal today is a major escalation of President Donald Trump's efforts to promote fossil fuels while making it easier to build out energy-hungry data centers. Environmental and consumer advocates, meanwhile, are fighting back - argu
Technology
Trump urges Ukraine to stop ‘knocking out’ Russian oil refineries as U.S. diesel hits record
U.S. diesel prices have surpassed $6 a gallon for the first time ever as the Ukraine and Iran wars drive broader energy supply concerns.
Global
Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ+ and HIV support groups
Turkish authorities cracked down on multiple LGBTQ+ groups and individuals early Sunday morning, detaining dozens of members, breaking into association offices and raiding popular hangouts.
Technology
UK Consumers Are Getting Denim Care Wrong
They're also challenged by inconsistent sizing between brands.
Technology
UK government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK; AI stocks hit by calls for slowdown – as it happened
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news AI-linked stocks fall after tech bosses call for slowdown in ‘reckless’ development AI CEOs say they need to slow the pace of development. But will they? The Guardian view on controlling AI: humanity cannot outsource its survival Companies threatened by the march of AI are seeing their share prices rise this morning! RELX , the analytics group, are up 4.2% and leading the FTSE 100 risers. Earlier this year its shares tumbled after the Claude chatbot added new data and automation tools . Continue reading...
Global
UK's unity threatened by pact between Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
The leaders of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland have signed a pact that threatens the breakup of the United Kingdom
Global
US aviator shot down over Iran recalls 'free-falling' before his dangerous rescue
The April rescue operation to recover the downed aircrew saw the first US boots on the ground in Iran in 46 years, American officials say.
Science
US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
Global
US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings Down a short gravel track in a largely nondescript corner of Louisiana sits a gas processing facility, operated by a company whose chief executive is a major donor to Donald Trump. It may be the largest emitter of methane in the US. The Energy Transfer site, located near the city of Shreveport, is named as the biggest single “super emitter” in new rankings of US oil and gas operations for the largest releases of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that is rapidly overheating our planet, according to a new UCLA study, which is based on satellite data. Continue reading...
Technology
Using AI, Scientists Recreate the Sights and Sounds of 2,500-Year-Old Tombs
Etruscan tomb architecture was designed to produce "somatic and affective responses,” archaeologists said.
Technology
Valve’s virtual reality plans hit actual reality
The Steam Frame headset is here, and it may not surprise you: it was supposed to cost less than $1,059. "We set out to come out with a device that would have been far more affordable, but the global RAM market, the global storage market have impacted us the same way they've impacted everybody," Valve […] The Steam Frame headset is here , and it may not surprise you: it was supposed to cost less than $1,059 . "We set out to come out with a device that would have been far more affordable, but the global RAM market, the global storage market have impacted us the same way they've impacted everybody," Valve developer Jeremy Selan told the BBC . "We fought hard to get it even to this price." I haven't yet seen Valve say whether it's selling the Steam Frame at cost, like the company confirmed it was doing with the $1,049 Steam Machine living room PC. But Valve developer Pierre-Loup Griffa
Technology
Valve's Steam Frame is excellent - but at over £1,000 is VR still too expensive?
The BBC's Tom Gerken is hands-on with the latest virtual reality headset.
Culture
Venus Williams’s New Crate & Barrel Collection Was Inspired by Tennis and Milanese Design
“Tennis is a full-on gladiator sport,” Williams tells Vogue. “Design is a challenge that you get to yourself, and the creativity is endless.”
California
Viewpoint: What Liability Trends in California Mean for the Rest of the Country
For claims executives and insurance company leaders, one jurisdiction consistently demands disproportionate attention: California. The Golden State has long functioned as the nation’s bellwether for the liability trends, regulatory frameworks and legal doctrines that eventually ripple across the rest of …
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Voter probe may break state laws, wrongly implicate citizens, whistleblower alleges
A whistleblower claims a Trump administration effort to find noncitizen voters may violate state laws
Global
WATCH: Car slams into tattoo shop
A car plowed in reverse into the front of a tattoo parlor in Los Angeles County. Paramedics treated three people at the scene.
Global
WATCH: Celine Dion, Bob Mackie, Usher and Chris Brown: Here's what's trending
ABC News' Rocsi Diaz takes a look at what's buzzing in pop culture, including Dion performing her first full concert in six years and Hollywood losing the man who taught it how to sparkle.
Global
WATCH: Dad hits the gridiron at age 48
ABC News' Danny New talks to Justin Buzzard, a pastor and father of three in California, who just made his collegiate debut as a football player for the San Jose City College Jaguars.
Global
WATCH: Kennedy Center says it could close as soon as Tuesday unless Trump’s name is there
Kennedy Center officials are warning the institution is on the brink of bankruptcy and could close as soon as Tuesday unless the president’s name is added to the building.
News
WATCH: McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since his June hospitalization
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has returned to the Senate after a long absence. The 94-year-old senator has not been to the U.S. Capitol since June 14, when he was hospitalized for a fall in his home.
Global
WATCH: Oil prices rise after attacks on key Middle East shipping routes
Record high diesel prices hit U.S. drivers as new attacks raise concerns about key global shipping routes.
Global
WATCH: Rep. Tom Tiffany, pilot suffer minor injuries in emergency water landing
House Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wis., was treated and released from a Wisconsin hospital after the plane in which he was traveling made an emergency landing in Lake Wausau Saturday night.
Global
WATCH: Thrilling finish at the US Open
Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in the U.S. Open final in New York City, earning his second grand slam title this year.
Technology
WATCH: Torrential rain slams millions along I-95
Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee is tracking relentless rain and flash flooding across the Northeast, where entire neighborhoods have been submerged and urgent rescues have taken place.
Technology
WATCH: Trump blames Ukraine for rising diesel costs
President Trump is calling on Ukraine to stop targeting Russia’s refineries. The President says the attacks are triggering diesel fuel shortages and higher prices.
Technology
WME’s Sleek New Headquarters Give Agents Every Reason to Come to the Office (Exclusive)
A four-year Gensler overhaul has turned the agency’s frankensteined Beverly Hills headquarters into a town square — Wolfgang Puck downstairs, 400 artworks upstairs. The firm hopes its employees won’t ever want to leave.
Markets
WTW, Ivans Reports Signal More Commercial Rate Moderation
U.S. commercial insurance rates increased 0.5% in the second quarter 2026, according to the latest WTW Commercial Lines Insurance Pricing Survey (CLIPS). “Commercial insurance pricing is continuing to move toward a more balanced market, with overall price increases moderating across …
Technology
WWD x FN x Beauty Inc Women in Power 2026
From founders and CEOs to creatives shaping their industries, see who made this year’s Women in Power list.
Markets
Warren Presses Insurance Watchdogs for Answers on Wall Street Influence
US Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the National Association of Insurance Commissioners to explain how it’s policing Wall Street firms’ influence over insurers and their bets on private credit, saying a probe of Mark Walter’s businesses raises questions about regulatory …
Technology
Wavves’ Nathan Williams Details Rerecorded Cherry Soda Album
Say Anything’s Max Bemis was booted from the project following accusations of inappropriate conduct with underage fans
Culture
We Are Family: photography from Images Vevey 2026 – picture essay
We visited the idyllic Swiss lakeside town of Vevey for its 10th Biennale of photography. Global head of photography Fiona Shields picks out some of her favourite projects on display Discover the 50 artworks on display at the 10th edition of the Biennale Images Vevey , 5-27 September 2026 Every two years, on the shores of Lake Geneva at the foot of the Swiss Alps, the town of Vevey transforms its public spaces and buildings with 50 installations of artistic projects from 21 countries, which are free and open to the public. With such a breathtaking natural setting as its backdrop, the photography displayed at Images Vevey has to strike its own particular note of magnificence to hold the gaze. Rising six storeys high, Sian Davey’s portrait of the renowned photographer Martin Parr, who died at the end of last year, sets the tone for this year’s festival. Taken in a splendid garden that seem
Technology
Webinar 9/23: NASA CSDA Program Update 2026
This webinar will provide an overview of the CSDA program’s goals and activities, including the new Cal/Val initiative, and more.
Global
Westminster's time is coming to an end, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish leaders say
The leaders of Plaid Cymru, SNP and Sinn Fein say the UK government should prepare for constitutional change.
Technology
What Amodei's AI slowdown could mean for Anthropic's imminent IPO
As Anthropic meets with prospective investors ahead of its potentially historic market debut, CEO Dario Amodei is pushing for a slowdown in AI.
Technology
What execs and politicians are saying about slowing down AI development
Dario Amodei kicked off a flood of statements over the past few days about AI safety by publishing a long essay titled "We Must Pace the Frontier" detailing why AI development should be slowed down. Other AI leaders and politicians are speaking out in favor of or opposing his points, and we've compiled some of […] Dario Amodei kicked off a flood of statements over the past few days about AI safety by publishing a long essay titled "We Must Pace the Frontier" detailing why AI development should be slowed down. Other AI leaders and politicians are speaking out in favor of or opposing his points, and we've compiled some of them here. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Amodei's Saturday morning essay outlined three steps for pacing AI development: embedded third-party evaluators that can verify if a company is adhering to safety practices and commitments and report incidents, coordination betw
Technology
What happens after a town de-Flocks
From Florida to Washington state, local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the company behind the controversial AI-enabled license plate readers, in response to public outcry. But ending the contracts doesn't necessarily mean the cameras will come down immediately - or that the information they've gathered will be deleted anytime soon. […] Demonstrators hold a banner against Flock security cameras during a protest outside the G20 Innovation Ministerial in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Photographer: Cornell Watson/Bloomberg via Getty Images | Bloomberg via Getty Images From Florida to Washington state , local governments across the country are canceling their contracts with Flock, the company behind the controversial AI-enabled license plate readers, in response to public outcry. But ending the contracts doesn't n
Technology
What is AI, how does it work and why are some people concerned about it?
AI is transforming modern life, but not without worry for some that it may be abused or have an adverse environmental impact.
Technology
What to Stream: 'Dancing with the Stars,' Carly Rae Jepsen, 'Tony' and 'Marvel's Wolverine'
This week's streaming releases include the return of “Dancing with the Stars” with a two-night premiere on ABC and Disney+
Technology
What to know about recent dire AI predictions and calls for safeguards
New warnings from within the artificial intelligence industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity's survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario.
Global
What you need to know about the latest donations to Reform UK
Chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains who's behind Reform UK's £72m in donations.
Technology
Why the election could make Washington's looming next fiscal crisis harder
Some in the GOP are already disavowing raising the debt ceiling absent deep spending cuts as the national debt balloons past $40 trillion.
Science
Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate
Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.
California
Will more Californians vote early because of Trump?
President Donald Trump’s efforts to limit mail-in voting could encourage something that election officials and voting advocates have struggled to do for years: Get people to vote earlier. As more than 20 states and the Trump administration continue their legal battle over whether Trump can force the U.S. Postal Service to restrict vote-by-mail ballots in […]
Technology
Wizard Wellness Raises $1 Million, Unveils First Celebrity Campaign
The next-gen allergy care brand, launched in January by beauty veteran Lorne Lucree, is in expansion mode.
Markets
World Insurance Associates Acquires Texas’ Cubriel
World Insurance Associates announced that it acquired the business of Cubriel Insurance Agency of Laredo, Texas on June 1, 2026. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cubriel is a P&C agency with a business mix of commercial lines and …
Markets
Yemen's Houthis seize more key islands in Red Sea, tighten grip on shipping routes
A crucial Saudi oil pipeline that was struck in an attack last week will mostly be out of service for weeks as the damage is repaired
California
You'll be surprised that these Emmy nominees have never won an acting prize
Emmy nominees Steve Carell, Jason Bateman, Keri Russell and Rhea Seehorn have earned critical praise throughout their careers but still haven't won an acting prize.
Technology
Z.ai shares tumble over 10% after $5 billion fundraising, its second major raise in two months
Z.ai shares tumbled after the Chinese AI company announced its second major fundraising in two months.
Technology
Zack Snyder’s ‘The Last Photograph’: First Reactions
The film, Snyder's first indie production, debuted at the Toronto Film Festival.
Culture
Zaldy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Zaldy Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Global
Zambians warned not to eat dead wildlife after anthrax kills dozens of animals
At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.
Culture
Zankov Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Zankov Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
His comments Monday follow President Donald Trump's claim that Russia and Ukraine agreed not to target each other's energy infrastructure.
Global
Zelenskyy urges parliament to oust prosecutor general over graft turmoil
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged parliament to quickly remove Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko over corruption investigations
Culture
Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen Spring 2027 Ready-to-Wear
Technology
macOS 27 is available now
Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday, which brings the new Siri AI assistant, Liquid Glass improvements, improved performance, and more. The update is compatible with all Macs with Apple Silicon, but not Intel Macs - Apple released its final big update for Intel-based Macs last year with macOS Tahoe. Siri AI is arguably […] Apple released macOS 27 Golden Gate on Monday , which brings the new Siri AI assistant , Liquid Glass improvements, improved performance, and more. The update is compatible with all Macs with Apple Silicon, but not Intel Macs - Apple released its final big update for Intel-based Macs last year with macOS Tahoe . Siri AI is arguably the biggest feature in macOS 27, and it allows you to ask questions, search through things involving your personal context like photos and emails, and take actions in apps such as Messages and Reminders. There's a new dedicat
Technology
‘A coin flip’: on the campaign trail as Brazil’s far right edges back to power
Neck-and-neck with Lula in polls, Flávio Bolsonaro fires up his base in the bellwether state of Minas Gerais – starting at the scene of his father’s stabbing A giant banner of Brazil’s incarcerated former president Jair Bolsonaro fluttered in the morning breeze as his eldest son, Flávio, touched down at an airfield on the fringe of a city that will soon help decide the future of one of the biggest democracies on earth. “Brazil is rudderless. Brazil has no president and Brazil needs a president – and that president is Flávio Bolsonaro,” the far-right senator declared as he waded into the flock of supporters who had gathered to welcome him to Juiz de Fora, one of the largest cities in the battleground state of Minas Gerais. Continue reading...
Global
‘A double entendre in every crevice’: what, beyond near-naked tennis, is Sydney Sweeney’s game?
With her new, semi-nude advert for sports site Novig, the actor cements her reputation as the anti-woke poster girl. But is it real – or just provocation with a soft porn gaze? Bear with me here, but I’m beginning to suspect Sydney Sweeney is a very fine actor. It’s a skill she has been recognised for in the past, of course, winning nominations for Emmys for Euphoria and The White Lotus, but I mean it in a deeper sense, related to her work in advertising rather than drama – can she do more than play a role? Can she make you feel what she’s feeling? In her “controversial” new ad for the sports prediction site Novig (the scare quotes are because, when you’re begging for controversy this hard, you shouldn’t just be handed it on a plate), she adopts the garb of various sports. Her face, body, aspect, gait and mien are all carefully configured to amp up the erotic overtones to the maximum deg
Technology
‘All That She Wants’ Review: Annie Murphy Is All That in a Fizzy Rom-Com That Works Best When It Isn’t Trying Too Hard
Toplining a feature for the first time, the ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star plays a 30-something who’s ready for motherhood, if not a relationship, in a comedy that also stars Zosia Mamet, Cooper Raiff and Christine Baranski.
Technology
‘All That She Wants’ Review: Annie Murphy and Cooper Raiff Are Well-Matched in a Generation-Gap Romcom
Millennials get their Mrs. Robinson moment with “All That She Wants,” an age-gap romcom titled after the 1992 Ace of Base hit. If you remember listening to that song on a cassingle, it’s time to ask your doctor about perimenopause. Professional dancer Emma (Annie Murphy) isn’t quite there yet, but in her early thirties, she’s […]
Technology
‘Brother’s Keeper’ Director Ferit Karahan’s ‘Djinn Wedding’ Asks: ‘Can a Person Who Refuses to Acknowledge Their Own Darkness Ever Truly Change Their Fate?’
“Djinn Wedding” (“Cinlerin Düğünü”), written and directed by Ferit Karahan (“Brother’s Keeper,” “The Fall From Heaven”), will have its world premiere at Toronto as part of the TIFF Platform competition. This is Karahan’s follow-up feature to “Brother’s Keeper,” which won the Berlin Film Festival’s Fipresci Award in the Panorama section. A magic realism story about […]
Culture
‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Welcomes Doozie to the ‘Meow-Meow Bow-Wow Family’: Watch Her First Duet With Big Sis Gabby
Before the arrival of season 14 on Netflix & the new Pawty Time EP, meet Doozie & her pup Puggie through this brand-new song.
Technology
‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity, as some experts warn.
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‘I never pass up a rewatch’: why Valley Girl is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers explaining their most rewatched comfort films brings us back to 1980s LA As a teenager growing up in the 1990s, I was deeply obsessed with all things 1980s pop culture. Chalk it up to nostalgia for my Care Bears-filled childhood – or a stubborn adolescent desire to separate myself from the Dave Matthews Band-loving, khaki-wearing kids at my high school. (Mission accomplished: it’s safe to say I was the only person I knew rocking a bandana tied around my pants leg or a Wild Boys-era Duran Duran shirt.) Back then, I was especially drawn to 1980s teen movies. In my own life, I was having zero luck finding a New Romantic Romeo; instead, I pined after artsy, sensitive boys who didn’t know I existed. But throughout these films, even the most awkward characters managed to find a happy ending, with the ultimate examples being Samantha (Molly Ringwald) in Sixte
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‘It’s about controlling your entire body’: how to start doing handstands
Handstands display a mastery of one’s physical form that I have never quite felt – and they look cool. Experts share their advice for building up strength and practicing My aspirations in life are modest: I want to write, spend time with my loved ones, and someday find a lipstick that flatters my skintone. But perhaps my greatest ambition is this: I want to be able to do a handstand. Why? It turns the world upside down. It seems fun. It displays a mastery of one’s physical form that I have never quite felt. And it looks cool! Maybe it has to do with that one time in third grade when all my friends could do a handstand and I couldn’t, but that’s for me and my therapist to sort out later. Continue reading...
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‘I’ve never been more terrified!’ Carly Rae Jepsen on motherhood, stardom and her horniest album ever
Call Me Maybe made the singer-songwriter famous – but also confused. Who was she? Who was her music for? Fourteen years later, about to release the double album Day and Night, she finally has some answers Carly Rae Jepsen is as bubbly as ever as she comes down for breakfast at Manhattan’s Hotel Chelsea. She’s one of those pop princesses, like Kylie Minogue, whose voice and demeanour remain unchanged whatever the situation. And she feels at home at this New York landmark where, last year, she married the musician and producer Cole MGN. That a wedding at the Chelsea would need to be kept to about 100 people was an immediate selling point. “I loved that it was smaller,” she says. “It felt big to me! I didn’t even get time with all the people that were there.” We’re here to talk about her new album, though, which comes out 14 years after the song that made her world-famous. Born and raised i
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‘Lanterns’ Star Poorna Jagannathan Breaks Down Zoe’s Brutal Episode 5: ‘It’s a Faustian Play She Makes’
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Lanterns” Episode 5, titled “Lights Out,” now streaming on HBO Max. This week’s episode of “Lanterns” finally unmasks the Manhunter, who’s been at the heart of the mystery in Rushville throughout the season. As revealed at the end of Episode 4, the Manhunter is in fact Zoe Macon, […]
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‘Lemonade’ Review: Newcomer Lewis Brophy and Barry Keoghan Lead a Paint-by-Numbers Irish Drama About a Teen Caught in the System
Kim Bartley's TIFF-bowing film revolves around an Irish teenager navigating a multitude of problems all at once.
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‘Murdoch Mysteries’ Producer Christina Jennings Raises Alarm on Canadian Sovereignty: “We’re a Bit Under Siege”
The Shaftesbury founder talked about her period police procedural, now in its 20th season, at the Access Canada Summit in Toronto powered by The Hollywood Reporter.
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‘Onslaught’ Producer Ryder Picture Company Rebranded as Embrace (Exclusive)
Partners Aaron Ryder and Andrew Swett's slate this year has included 'I Love Boosters' and 'The Death of Robin Hood,' with the big budget Keanu Reeves movie 'Shiver' in post with director Tim Miller.
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‘Pretenders’ Review: A Superb Portrait of Chrissie Hynde and Her Legendary Band Captures Their Incandescence…and Tragedy
Hynde, though she had the feelings of punk in her bones, was the most romantic songwriter of that entire scene. I don’t mean romantic as in "love songs," but as in conjuring the majestic romanticism of life. Just listen to "Kid," a song so happy and sad at the same time that it’s worthy of the Beatles.
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‘Seventeen’ Director Justin Ducharme Talks Portraying Struggling Sex Workers as BFFs in Gritty Vancouver
The deliberately warm and compassionate debut feature about three queer and indigenous people trying to make it in the Big City will have a world premiere at TIFF.
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‘The eye-gouging was very, very satisfying’: how we made cave horror classic The Descent
‘The child crawler whose head I crush with my boot was only 11, bless him. It was actually me stamping on a cauliflower’ I was introduced to Christian Colson at Celador Films off the back of [2002 horror film] Dog Soldiers, and I pitched them a project – actually a feature-length version of my student graduation film – about zombies on an oil rig. They liked it but said it was too expensive, so on the train back to Newcastle I was asking myself what would make a really scary horror film that could be contained and so made on a budget. I was thinking of things set in the dark and was like, well … caves . At the back of my mind was a school trip to a lead mine where the guide had said, “OK, everybody, turn your lights off” and, for the first time, I experienced a darkness that I just couldn’t fathom. Continue reading...
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‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn
Big manufacturers planning to produce more of the forever chemicals to meet demand from datacentres Pfas companies are launching a “tidal wave” of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production. Continue reading...
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‘We’re not going to back down’: tiny Dorset B&B stands up to Airbnb’s legal bid to ‘monopolise’ letters ‘bnb’
Three little letters - bnb-side’s name is a play on the local b-side arts festival, but Silicon Valley colossus sees threat to global brand In one corner is bnb-side, a six-room bed and breakfast on the Isle of Portland – a tiny wedge of limestone tied by a narrow ribbon of shingle to the Dorset coast – that was created to help secure the future of the rock’s much-loved arts festival, b-side. On the other is Airbnb, the San Francisco-based booking colossus. The battle between them is over the three little letters they share. Continue reading...
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‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother’ Review: A Blistering Spiritual Actioner Finally Gives Mahershala Ali a Leading Role Worth His While
Since winning two Oscars in three years less than a decade ago, Mahershala Ali has bided his time as one of Hollywood’s great untapped commodities. Not counting some disposable franchise support duty, he’s had only a fine performance in the gloopy sci-fi “Swan Song” to remind us what he can do, while his proposed succession […]
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’60 Minutes’ Kicks Off Much-Scrutinized 59th Season With Old Ticks, Tricks
CBS News says it needs to push “60 Minutes” into the future if the show is to survive, but the first telecast of the 59th season following a shocking overhaul of its on-air and behind-the-camera staff in May and June relied on many elements from the program’s past. The new season of “60 Minutes” burnished […]
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“He’s a Genius, That’s All”—An Oral History of Bob Mackie
“I love working with performers and contributing to characters that they’re going to play,” Mackie told Vogue in 2019. “That’s just the most fun for me.”