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Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump calls Canada associate membership a possible hostile act - AP News ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Carney to address EU Parliament after Trump calls Canada associate membership a possible hostile act AP NewsTrump Wanted Canada as the 51st State. He Ended Up ... Continue Reading »

From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes - Al Jazeera ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

From Yanbu to Sohar: Tracking Saudi Arabia’s alternative oil routes Al JazeeraOil extends losses as Saudi Arabia reportedly offers ship-to-ship crude transfers after pipeline hit cnbc.comSaudi Arabia ... Continue Reading »

What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger - AP News ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

What to know about the deaths of 8 women in South Africa that have sparked fear and anger AP NewsKempton Park killings: Ninth woman's body found ... Continue Reading »

Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is Surging - The New York Times ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Mexico City Has a Toxic ‘Sacrifice Zone’ Where Cancer Is Surging The New York Times Continue Reading »

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside - reuters.com ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside reuters.comGaza building collapse: ‘My whole family is either dead or injured’ Al JazeeraAt least 21 killed after war-damaged ... Continue Reading »

Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role - Al Jazeera ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Yemeni forces target Houthis as US rules out direct role Al JazeeraIran war live: Yemeni soldiers battling Houthi advances on several fronts Al JazeeraGeography Is Power The New ... Continue Reading »

King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book - thecut.com ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

King Charles Is Not Happy With Charles Spencer’s New Book thecut.comPalace in war of words with Earl Spencer over claims in Diana book BBCKing Charles issues fiery ... Continue Reading »

Netanyahu Moves To Get ‘NAZA’ Directors’ Israeli Citizenship Revoked - Deadline ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Netanyahu Moves To Get ‘NAZA’ Directors’ Israeli Citizenship Revoked DeadlineAfter Accolades Abroad, an Israeli Documentary Faces a Backlash at Home The New York TimesNetanyahu steps up threats ... Continue Reading »

Here’s what one team of scientists thinks happened in Nepal’s deadly flood wave - CNN ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Here’s what one team of scientists thinks happened in Nepal’s deadly flood wave CNNClimate change had major role in triggering Nepal floods, scientists say Al JazeeraRapid Warming ... Continue Reading »

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on Wednesday, data shows - reuters.com ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz falls to three on Wednesday, data shows reuters.comUS military claims Strait of Hormuz remains open amid ongoing blockade Al JazeeraHormuz ... Continue Reading »

Russians Prepare for an Election With Less Choice Than Ever - The Moscow Times ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Russians Prepare for an Election With Less Choice Than Ever The Moscow TimesRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, September 16, 2026 understandingwar.orgRussia’s sham election is descending into farce The EconomistMeet ... Continue Reading »

Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers - politico.eu ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Von der Leyen fleshes out Carney’s vision to paint Europe as leader of world’s middle powers politico.euEU's von der Leyen backs European Security Council and 'playbook' ... Continue Reading »

Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft - Defense News ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft Defense NewsSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News Continue Reading »

China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum - reuters.com ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum reuters.comAI military risks spark concern at China security conference reuters.comChina’s defence chief warns against ... Continue Reading »

EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13 - AP News ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13 AP NewsEU announces plan to restrict social media access for children BBCEU Commission proposes under-13s social ... Continue Reading »

Kosovo's ex-President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court - Euronews.com ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Kosovo's ex-President Thaçi convicted of war crimes at Hague court Euronews.comFormer Kosovo President Hashim Thaci sentenced to 25 years for war crimes Al JazeeraAnger over Thaçi war ... Continue Reading »

Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres - Amnesty International ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Iran: Architects of crimes against humanity to suppress protests must face international justice to deter further massacres Amnesty InternationalIranian security forces coordinated killing, torture and sexual ... Continue Reading »

Trump Throws Son to the Wolves Over Putin Pal-Funded Wedding - thedailybeast.com ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

Trump Throws Son to the Wolves Over Putin Pal-Funded Wedding thedailybeast.comRussian Businessman Paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s Lavish Wedding After-Party The New York TimesNo conspiracy, no mystery, ... Continue Reading »

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates - reuters.com ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates reuters.comDjibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country Al Jazeera‘We left everything behind’: 125,000 ... Continue Reading »

'I feel kidnapped': Latino immigrants say they're in legal limbo after being deported to country in Africa - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

'I feel kidnapped': Latino immigrants say they're in legal limbo after being deported to country in Africa ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosLatin ... Continue Reading »

Meet the innovators under 35 shaping climate tech ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Each year, the editorial team at MIT Technology Review puts together a list of 35 innovators under 35—a group of researchers, inventors, and other young ... Continue Reading »

Meet a mouse whose brain cortex is made up of human cells ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Multiple cameras tracked a mouse as it wandered around a small arena. A computer charted its position and speed, leaving Pong-like traces on a monitor. ... Continue Reading »

Building the materials foundation for AI ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial ... Continue Reading »

The Download: AI’s trillion-dollar gamble and OpenAI’s biology data bid ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What’s ... Continue Reading »

Roundtables: Could AI really kill us all? ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

Listen to the session or watch below Employees at the world’s leading AI labs are saying there’s a real possibility that advanced AI could destroy ... Continue Reading »

The Download: AI doomers, whistleblowing agents, and de-aged livers ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The ... Continue Reading »

AI models need more data about biology, and OpenAI is paying to create it ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

Last year Ruxandra Teslo, a policy analyst who focuses on clinical trials, posted an idea for supercharging medical AI systems: Use data from failed biotech ... Continue Reading »

What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble ↓

Tuesday September 15, 2026

When Jessica Wachter, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, wanted to assess AI’s impact on the economy over the next few ... Continue Reading »

The AI industry has taken a doomer turn. What now? ↓

Monday September 14, 2026

This story appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. This weekend, Dario ... Continue Reading »

Donated livers can be made biologically younger ↓

Monday September 14, 2026

Once an organ is removed from a donor’s body, the clock starts ticking. Surgeons usually flush the organ with a preservative solution, bag it, and ... Continue Reading »

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The First HDMI 2.2 Cables Are Here And Pack A Serious Upgrade ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

The first HDMI 2.2 cables are reaching the market, promising a major upgrade for future TVs and gaming setups. Here's what changes with the new ... Continue Reading »

This Delayed iOS 27 Feature Makes The iPhone Duo Feel Incomplete ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

The iPhone Duo's massive display is missing its most important companion feature. Discover which upgrade won't be available at launch and when it will arrive. Continue Reading »

What Is Hugging Face, Nvidia's Latest Acquisition? ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Will a $12.9B buyout change the face of AI forever? See why Nvidia just bought Hugging Face and what it means for millions of developers ... Continue Reading »

5 Essential Accessories For The iPhone 18 Pro That You Can Buy Now ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

The iPhone 18 Pro hits shelves soon, and here are five essential accessories that prospective iPhone 18 Pro owners can feel free to make theirs ... Continue Reading »

Dennis Quaid's Forgotten 2000 Sci-Fi Movie Is A Gem Streaming For Free ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Director Gregory Hoblit has delivered some memorable films throughout his career, including 1996's Primal Fear, 1998's Fallen, and 2007's Fracture. Continue Reading »

Amazon Prime Video Launches Its TikTok Equivalent With New Update ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Thanks to the popularity of short-form content platforms like TikTok, Amazon Prime has introduced a dedicated section for short videos with the latest update. Continue Reading »

36 Years Ago, Kevin Bacon Starred In Two Very Different Sci-Fi Movies ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Kevin Bacon went from a playful sci-fi horror role to something much darker in the same year. Here's a look back at how those movies ... Continue Reading »

8 Out-Of-Season Gadgets To Buy At The End Of Summer ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn't mean hot-weather technology is obsolete. Here are eight out-of-season gadgets to buy at the end ... Continue Reading »

You Can Use Google Live Translate Offline - But Only On These Phones ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Google's Live Translate feature that can provide real-time translations when conversing in a language can now be used offline, but only these supported phones. Continue Reading »

Here's What Happens To Your Google Nest Devices When The Subscription Ends ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Wondering if your Google Nest smart home devices will become glorified paperweights if your subscription lapses? Here's everything you need to know. Continue Reading »

Where Can You Shred A Hard Drive And How Much Does It Cost? ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

If you have an old HDD you don't want anymore, don't simply delete the data or just smash it with a hammer because savvy individuals ... Continue Reading »

Using The Wrong Light Bulb In Your Bedroom Can Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Sleep ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Getting good sleep is one of the best things you can do for your body, but if you're using the wrong light bulb, you could ... Continue Reading »

This Startup's Unique Turbine Design Could Solve A Big Problem With Wind Energy ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Could this experimental turbine setup reshape clean tech? Learn how a startup's versatile, low-cost design is solving traditional clean energy hurdles. Continue Reading »

5 Cool Accessories That Can Upgrade Your Home Projector Setup ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

If you're looking to upgrade your projector setup without spending a fortune on fancy screens or mounts, we've got some cool accessories worth checking out. Continue Reading »

Can Microsoft Brick Your Xbox Series X? ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

After spending more than $500 on an Xbox, especially if you buy one after the price hikes, the last thing you want is for your ... Continue Reading »

These Two Upgrades Made Filming The Odyssey Entirely In IMAX Possible ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Movies that film in IMAX are such beautiful masterpieces, but the cameras are so loud that it's usually large action scenes filmed in the format. Continue Reading »

5 Common Problems Owners Have With Google Nest (And How To Fix Them) ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Google Nest problems can be frustrating, but many are easy to solve. Here are five common issues owners face and the fixes that can get ... Continue Reading »

What Exactly Is Bluetooth Tethering And When Should You Use It? ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Bluetooth tethering can come in handy when you don't have a stable Wi-Fi connection available. Find out what it is, when to use it, and ... Continue Reading »

This Common Accessory Could Mess With Your Samsung Galaxy's S-Pen ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

If you're making the jump to the Samsung phone ecosystem for the S pen, just know that one common phone accessory may render it useless. ... Continue Reading »

When Should AirPods Owners Replace Their Ear Tips? ↓

Wednesday September 16, 2026

Don't let worn-out tips ruin your audio experience. Discover how often you should replace your AirPods ear tips to maintain peak comfort and sound quality. Continue Reading »

DoorDash says Costco members can order same-day delivery from every US Costco warehouse, after Uber expanded its delivery partnership from 17 to 47 US states (Bloomberg) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Bloomberg: DoorDash says Costco members can order same-day delivery from every US Costco warehouse, after Uber expanded its delivery partnership from 17 to 47 US ... Continue Reading »

Huawei Chair Eric Xu says Chinese AI researchers need to "increase the speed of development" to "see the dangers" of AI, contrasting with US slowdown calls (Eleanor Olcott/Financial Times) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Eleanor Olcott / Financial Times: Huawei Chair Eric Xu says Chinese AI researchers need to “increase the speed of development” to “see the dangers” of ... Continue Reading »

How Dario Amodei's essays on AI safety and ethics help explain some AI fears; his regulatory stance evolved from wariness in January to embracing safety reviews (David Streitfeld/New York Times) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

David Streitfeld / New York Times: How Dario Amodei's essays on AI safety and ethics help explain some AI fears; his regulatory stance evolved from ... Continue Reading »

The EU details the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to stop under-15s from opening accounts, ban under-13s, and more (Edith Hancock/Wall Street Journal) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Edith Hancock / Wall Street Journal: The EU details the Kids Act, which would require social networks to use age verification tools to stop under-15s ... Continue Reading »

Survey: in a first, Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about AI's growing role in daily life, at 56% to 49%; 75% of Democrats worry about job losses (Pew Research Center) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Pew Research Center: Survey: in a first, Democrats are more concerned than Republicans about AI's growing role in daily life, at 56% to 49%; 75% ... Continue Reading »

At India's Semicon, Narendra Modi launches a charm offensive for global investors, drawing pledges from Applied Materials and Lam for billions in investment (Sankalp Phartiyal/Bloomberg) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Sankalp Phartiyal / Bloomberg: At India's Semicon, Narendra Modi launches a charm offensive for global investors, drawing pledges from Applied Materials and Lam for billions ... Continue Reading »

A profile of Jacob Coxon, the British researcher who quit Anthropic after a series of security escalations and says the explosive response surprised him (Wall Street Journal) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Wall Street Journal: A profile of Jacob Coxon, the British researcher who quit Anthropic after a series of security escalations and says the explosive response ... Continue Reading »

macOS 27 Golden Gate review: addresses many Tahoe-era Liquid Glass issues and has useful new AI features, but no Intel support and uses a lot of storage space (Andrew Cunningham/Ars Technica) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Andrew Cunningham / Ars Technica: macOS 27 Golden Gate review: addresses many Tahoe-era Liquid Glass issues and has useful new AI features, but no Intel ... Continue Reading »

How beauty companies like Qoves are commercializing facial-analysis algorithms that evaluate geometric proportions, balding, and more to prescribe treatments (Alice Lassman/Bloomberg) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Alice Lassman / Bloomberg: How beauty companies like Qoves are commercializing facial-analysis algorithms that evaluate geometric proportions, balding, and more to prescribe treatments — AI ... Continue Reading »

US and Chinese experts propose nuclear-style AI safeguards, including a dedicated AI military hotline, as part of a dialogue ahead of planned bilateral talks (Reuters) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Reuters: US and Chinese experts propose nuclear-style AI safeguards, including a dedicated AI military hotline, as part of a dialogue ahead of planned bilateral talks ... Continue Reading »

Snap is pitching its $2,195 Specs as an enterprise product, inking Salesforce, Amazon, and Nvidia deals to enable visual overlays, alongside consumer features (Boone Ashworth/Wired) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Boone Ashworth / Wired: Snap is pitching its $2,195 Specs as an enterprise product, inking Salesforce, Amazon, and Nvidia deals to enable visual overlays, alongside ... Continue Reading »

Data center developer Crusoe raised $3.9B co-led by Atreides, Valor, and Mubadala at a ~$30.9B post-money valuation, as it bets on factory-built data centers (Anissa Gardizy/Wall Street Journal) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Anissa Gardizy / Wall Street Journal: Data center developer Crusoe raised $3.9B co-led by Atreides, Valor, and Mubadala at a ~$30.9B post-money valuation, as it ... Continue Reading »

A look at the rapid integration of AI into warfare, as the greater speed and scale of AI-assisted target generation processes increase the risk of errors (Financial Times) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Financial Times: A look at the rapid integration of AI into warfare, as the greater speed and scale of AI-assisted target generation processes increase the ... Continue Reading »

Anthropic and other researchers detail how thousands of people were catfished by dating scam apps using LLM-generated replies from Claude and other models (Yael Grauer/The Verge) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Yael Grauer / The Verge: Anthropic and other researchers detail how thousands of people were catfished by dating scam apps using LLM-generated replies from Claude ... Continue Reading »

PitchBook: companies developing brain-computer interfaces have already raised more than $1B in 2026, compared with $1.56B in the previous four years combined (Financial Times) ↓

Thursday September 17, 2026

Financial Times: PitchBook: companies developing brain-computer interfaces have already raised more than $1B in 2026, compared with $1.56B in the previous four years combined — ... Continue Reading »