The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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After days of upheaval at Automattic, following a failed attempt to remove CEO Matt Mullenweg, the company has a new board.
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Jane Smith reportedly used ChatGPT to edit photo to show name Trump ordered US agencies to use for Lake Ontario amid trade war with Canada The CEO of a Michigan credit union is no longer employed there, according to the organization, after she posted on social media what appeared to be an AI-generated image of her and her family wearing sweaters emblazoned with the Donald Trump-associated words “Lake America”. In the statement recently announcing that Jane Smith would no longer be its CEO, Famil
Boom Supersonic CEO Blake Scholl said its new stationary power plants were no longer in Crusoe's near-term plans.
Current and former agents speak to the BBC about the devastating impact of the FBI hack.
The company behind Facebook and Instagram wants to keep consumers connected to the digital world via its ever-growing line of smart glasses.
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OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from the US Census and the Securities and Exchange Commission, which regulates US stock markets.
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Have you ever wanted an electric bike that easily transitions from the drudgery of urban asphalt to adventures in gravel and dirt? That's what a subclass of so-called "electric SUV" (eSUV) e-bikes claims to do, with their wide, all-terrain tires and front and rear suspension, plus practical accessories like fenders and racks. So, that's what I set out to test on a new TL Carbon e-bike from Amflow, the DJI offshoot that upended the mountain bike industry a few years ago with its incredibly small
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a range of competing voices and ideologies. Here is a guide to who's who in that debate.
After months of beta testing, the iPhone’s newest operating system, iOS 27, is now available. This year, Apple focused on artificial intelligence features, smaller improvements, and bug fixes, making it a more subdued update than in years past. But that doesn’t mean iOS 27 lacks truly useful enhancements that can help boost your productivity throughout the day. Here are four of our favorites. Siri is finally good enough to be your assistant It’s no secret that Siri, Apple’s personal digital
Meta says Muse is just for adults, though its cuddly, Labubu-like mascot—and upcoming Tamagotchi-style AI device—may be disarming for users of all ages.
The Department of Homeland Security says it will use the technology to “revolutionize” how the agency handles redactions.
The free add-on Tuck brings one of the best features of modern email—the ability to hide something for a bit—to that tangle of tabs in your browser.
Meta is quickly racking up downloads for its Muse AI assistant, but the next step for Mark Zuckerberg is getting users to make the agent part of their everyday routines.
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OpenAI agents posted user images online, disclose dozens of third party incidents Axios OpenAI bots meddled with US government agencies, including SEC and Census BBC OpenAI models accessed US government data and 'tried to hack education site' Sky News How OpenAI’s Rogue A.I. Agents Tried to Trick a Robot Detector The New York Times OpenAI rogue agents leaked 53 ChatGPT user images, reportedly created nearly 1M links with encoded info Fortune
Chinese data center manufacturers see U.S. AI infrastructure demand as an opportunity, but roadblocks remain
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Today, I’m talking with Matthew Prince, who is CEO of Cloudflare. This episode is part of a two-part series on the future of business. Matthew last joined us on the show about two and a half years ago, at what we thought then was a wild pivot point for the internet — and now it turns out things are even wilder because of AI, and Matthew and Cloudflare are right at the center of it. Cloudflare found in June that bots made up more than half of internet traffic. That number just keeps going up as m
After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
A federal jury awarded Taction Technology more than $5.7 billion after finding Apple infringed claims from two haptics patents. Apple plans to appeal.
As reports of OpenAI's models breaking containment, hacking sites, and generally getting out of control pile up, the company has made the decision to pause training of its most powerful models. The decision was made after a model being tested within a sandbox exploited a loophole to gain internet access. The incident happened on September 20th, and "All training, evaluation, and inference with tool-use" remains paused as of Saturday evening, September 25th. In addition, OpenAI revealed on Friday
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This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
OpenAI is conducting an extensive review of misaligned model activity after disclosures involving an Australian government portal and other websites.
At least one social media company seems to be reversing its stance on whether it will accept advertising for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Haptics tech company Taction sued Apple in 2021, alleging it infringed two of its patents. Now a federal jury in San Diego has awarded Taction over $5.7 billion in damages. According to CNBC, "The lawsuit centered around U.S. Patent Nos. 10,659,885 and 10,820,117, which both involve vibration-based, tactile transducer technology that helps users feel a device responding to their input." Taction argued that Apple's Taptic Engine in its Apple Watches and iPhones used technology that it had develop
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
Don’t look now, but there are some technical reasons to believe that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was right when he declared to the financial markets that “I am the house now.”
Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion agreement to merge with Warner Bros. Discovery is not quite a done deal, but the company is preparing for the deal to close within the next few weeks. In an SEC filing Friday, Paramount said its board on Sept. 25 “determined to voluntarily withdraw the listing of its Class B common […]
Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.
Private equity firms now control roughly half of New York's home care market, transforming it into a consolidated, highly leveraged system.
Below, Brian Herriot shares five key insights from his new book, Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work and Money to Create a Life You Love Now. Brian is an author, speaker, and financial advisor. After founding three business, he has learned that true success means building a life that works for you. What’s the Big Idea? Time freedom offers a more practical alternative to waiting decades for financial freedom. By combining flexible, meaningful work with smart saving and investing, we can gain control
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.
Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet says its sales and engagement are breaking records after its risky, eye-catching Royal Pop collaboration with Swatch.
In an era of increasingly sophisticated AI-fueled scams, a retro threat may be lurking in your mailbox.
The bond market has a reputation for being boring. But lately, it has been the source of much of the action in the U.S.
“As a country, we have grown dangerously comfortable.”
Companies are making people mad on purpose. And in some cases, it’s paying off.
Bringing iced coffee to a job interview probably isn’t a good idea, career counselors say, but the viral debate could signal shifting workplace norms as Gen Z candidates enter the job market.
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The benchmark yield has climbed to a 19-year high, fueled by sticky inflation, heavy bond issuance and an AI-fueled investment boom.
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Berkshire Hathaway has increased its bet on a long-term recovery for the struggling U.S. housing market by nearly doubling its stake in Lennar, the nation's second largest homebuilder, since the beginning of July.
Diamond prices are falling, leading investors and others to wonder whether the gemstones are losing their luster.
When Owen Akhibi Herrera started his New York City-based run club in 2024, he craved community — and entrepreneurial opportunity.
Jamie Wilhelm and Sunit Gogia of Fort Washington Investment Advisors expect the AI wave to continue, but describe leading indicators of an eventual downturn.
“I draw from my IRA as needed for household repairs, trips and other larger expenses.”
The UK's busiest airport says the original goal of 2035 will be difficult to meet without simplifying the planning process.
Many consumers have a gap in their homeowners insurance coverage. This puts them at financial risk, and they are likely unaware, experts said.
Gen Z is entering the market unusually young, with easier access to investing than previous generations but vastly different amounts of money to put to work.
“When my father died, his trust was the Bible.”
Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock delivers a strategy that revolves around the world's second largest economy.
“We are relying on our church for our current needs.”
“She currently has about 15 sitters, all independent contractors.”
Yields on municipal bonds — adjusted for taxable-equivalent comparisons — have widened dramatically over those of corporate bonds over the past two months.
At a time when many college students say they are rethinking their academic focus because of AI, new findings supply hard data on the potential costs of these decisions.
This could be a bargain, especially for very high earners and those in high-tax locations.
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The prime minister says he wants people without support from the "bank of mum and dad" to receive help.
Rising prices have been crushing consumer confidence and biting at Americans’ wallets for more than five years now.
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A sprawling Wendy’s franchisee that sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month could close as many as 30 restaurants over the next few weeks as part of a cash collateral agreement, new court filings reveal. Meritage Hospitality Group, which operates 314 Wendy’s locations across 15 states, says it has already identified five unprofitable stores that it planned to shut down and vacate this weekend. In a bankruptcy docket filed late Friday, Meritage said it is seeking to cancel the
Brian Casey, CEO of Dallas-based asset manager Westwood Holdings, has had a front-row seat for the booming Y'all Street and the Texas financial services sector.
Boeing identified a software issue on some 737 Max aircraft that can affect automated vertical navigation functions after a missed approach.
Paramount CEO David Ellison's antitrust settlement eased some theatrical concerns, but questions remain about what happens when the five-year agreement ends.
The ruling ends a complicated legal fight that has injected uncertainty into November’s midterm elections in the state.
Government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rules The Washington Post Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system CNBC Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms The New York Times The Supreme Court just threw a new monkey wrench at the midterms. Here’s what to know CNN Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress WTOP News
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The decision is the second in less than a month by an appeals court that states have a role in regulating sports-related event contracts.
Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms WSJ FACT FOCUS: Trump made multiple false and misleading claims in front of the UN General Assembly AP News Trump Aides Seek to Jump-Start Diplomacy With Iran as Crisis Widens The New York Times Trump defends Iran war and threatens annihilation at UN General Assembly PBS Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough? Al Jazeera
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Bipartisan group of senators urge Trump to disinvite Putin from G-20 The Washington Post Bipartisan Russia hawks urge Trump to pull Putin invite to G20 summit Politico McConnell, Cornyn join letter questioning Trump invite to Putin The Hill Trump invites Putin to Miami G20: Why that matters Al Jazeera Opinion | Trump Gives Putin Another Blessing WSJ
Cattle industry groups in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas and two Republican senators said the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions were hurting operations.
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Supreme Court rejects Republicans’ Missouri redistricting push for third time NBC News Supreme Court rejects GOP’s third effort to capture Democratic House seat in Missouri CNN Democrats jubilant, Republicans disappointed at US Supreme Court map ruling STLtoday.com Supreme Court Once Again Blocks Republican-Backed Voting Map in Missouri The New York Times Supreme Court blocks Missouri from using new congressional map in 2026 election Fox News
CNN won’t be able to join President Trump on a Saturday trip to Tennessee. He had banned CNN and two other news outlets from the White House, but a court order on Thursday restored their access.
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Supreme Court blocks Missouri congressional map favoring GOP for third time The Washington Post Election Dispatches: Democrats Notch a Win as the Supreme Court Tosses a Republican Gerrymander in Missouri The New York Times Supreme court blocks Trump-backed Missouri congressional map from use in midterms The Guardian Supreme Court rejects GOP’s third effort to capture Democratic House seat in Missouri CNN Supreme Court again snubs GOP gerrymander in Missouri Politico
Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead AP News Trump will hit several deep-red states in October campaign blitz Politico Trump to campaign in deep-red Oklahoma, Alabama The Hill Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead PBS UPDATE: New details released for President Trump’s Mobile rally as candidates expected to join event WKRG
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now AP News The Supreme Court just threw a new monkey wrench at the midterms. Here’s what to know CNN Supreme Court Allows Use of Trump Administration’s Expansive Database for Voter Screening The New York Times Government can use Social Security data to identify noncitizen voters, Supreme Court rules The Washington Post What the Supreme Court's voter-citizenship database decision means for the midterm
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.
Ex-Business Secretary Peter Kyle calls for more urgency on the economy, as Labour members head to the party's annual conference.
The White House announced Friday evening that it was rescinding over $800 million in congressionally appropriated funds across a range of government programs.
New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns The Salt Lake Tribune Turning Point USA knew of security concerns yet insisted Charlie Kirk speak outdoors, report says The Guardian Independent External Review Utah Valley University UVU security report finds 'inconsistencies' in campus safety policies ahead of Charlie Kirk shooting FOX 13 News Utah Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
White House blocks CNN from trip on Air Force One The Washington Post White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee CNN CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip as White House signals in new media restriction post-gazette.com White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One BBC White House blocks CNN from Air Force One in latest escalation with news media The Guardian
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As the president extolled the strength of the economy on the global stage, Americans continued to feel the sting of rising prices stemming from the war in Iran.
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An abrupt decree, a network boycott, a legal intervention and an uneasy détente: This was no typical battle between a president and his press corps.
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
The housing secretary says the government's plans to change wait times for permanent residency are unfair because they "change the goalposts".
This week in politics: Midwest realignment and what’s next for conservatives.
President Donald Trump mused openly before the United Nations about whether he should annihilate Iran. It's a stark contrast to how his predecessors have spoken about wielding US military power.
The party’s spirits have been transformed since Burnham became PM, but what's coming down the tracks, asks Laura Kuenssberg.
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Since the Iran war sent gas prices soaring, Georgia, Kentucky and Indiana have cut or suspended their gas taxes. Similar proposals are under consideration in Ohio and Massachusetts.
Trump expects renewed U.S. bombing of Iran after the midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reports, as Saudi-backed forces intercept projectiles.
A new bill calling for lowering Social Security’s full retirement age from 67 to 60 for workers in physically demanding jobs could put additional strain on the trust fund that backs the system and create a two-tiered system among workers, retirement experts said.
EC says poll commissioners' letters to Cabinet Secretary not over policy matter, but 'related to...' | India News Hindustan Times India's election commission orders review of voter-roll changes Reuters India Poll Body Tweaks Voter Roll Drive Amid Report of Dissent Bloomberg.com Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioners Meet, Poll Body Issues Clarifications NDTV SIR controversy: EC says agendas will be shared ahead of meetings, minutes to be issued The Economic Times
Men who allegedly targeted Trump’s UFC fight converged online. Most never met. The Washington Post
The Supreme Court has had a lot to do with it.
The changes will cut about $1 trillion from federal Medicaid spending over 10 years.
Attorney says fishers ‘losing their livelihoods’, but Marco Rubio maintains US still willing to ‘blow up ships if need be’ While the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, was being decorated in Quito by Ecuador’s president for “helping to promote peace in the region”, 10 Ecuadorian fishers whose boat had been blown up by US forces were adrift in the eastern Pacific. On 8 September, a day before Rubio arrived, a US patrol vessel intercepted the fishing boat Don Rufo in international waters near Ecu
Social Security’s future may be even more dire than expected as time is running out to shore up the program’s finances.
White House Blocks CNN From Air Force One, Networks Suspend Pool Coverage Again Deadline White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee CNN CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game WTOP News White House Blocks CNN From Covering Trump’s Trip to Tennessee The New York Times White House blocks CNN from trip on Air Force One The Washington Post
The White House is moving to block $810 million in appropriated funds days before the fiscal year ends, drawing objections over the maneuver.
A recent POLITICO Poll found that cost of living concerns are reinforcing partisanship divides — and driving a wedge among Republicans.
The longtime Democratic insider has emerged as a behind-the-scenes force in his party’s push to win back Congress. After that, he’ll think about 2028.
U.S. Rejects U.N. Declaration on Preparing for Future Pandemics The New York TimesSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The new fuel economy standards will reverse the Biden administration's stricter policies meant to spur electric vehicle adoption.
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One BBC White House bars CNN from covering Trump on behalf of major TV networks as he travels to Tennessee CNN White House Blocks CNN From Covering Trump’s Trip to Tennessee The New York Times Trump blocks CNN from traveling on Air Force One Yahoo CNN says it was left off Air Force One for Trump’s Saturday trip to a college football game AP News
New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.
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Lawmakers slam Trump’s move to cancel $810M in funding approved by Congress The Washington Post What Is a ‘Pocket Rescission’? Inside Trump’s Move to Cancel $810 Million in Federal Funding Time Magazine White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded; Collins calls it 'clear violation' of law ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Trump administration uses rare authority to claw back nearly $1B in spending approved by Congress AP News Trump seeks to cancel nearly $1 billion in app
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
A Texas city council candidate has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge.
President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping of China for a state visit that was heavy on pomp and ceremony. But surprisingly little time was spent on the issues that most divide the two superpowers.
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Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
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An intelligence assessment examined Saudi Arabia’s military ambitions as Congress reviews a new civilian nuclear deal between the U.S. and the kingdom.
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
Voters are turning away from the centre in Germany as fears grow about the economy and migration.
All 29 people aboard the ship were safely evacuated using lifeboats, the Hellenic Coastguard said.
Overwhelmed by Ukraine’s Drones, Russia Tells Businesses to Defend Themselves WSJ Russia May Raise Business Power Rates to Cover Drone Defense Costs SuaraGarut.ID Russia considers passing power grid repair costs on to businesses Caliber.Az In Russia, electricity rates for businesses may rise due to the costs of drone defense UA.NEWS
Lula, who is currently in a tight presidential race against Flávio Bolsonaro, said the industry was a "cancer" that he must "remove".
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear arms, and human rights during his visit to France.
President’s ‘hard, drastic and necessary measure’, likely to attract widespread public support, polls suggest Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed an order banning fixed-odds sports betting just over a week before the first round of the presidential election, in a move he said was designed to tackle the pervasive problem of families falling into debt. The decision ends the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of betting. Continue reading...
Iran War Updates: Tehran proposes 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as it seeks deal before U.S. midterms CBS News Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms WSJ Where things stand after Iran’s new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz The Boston Globe Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days Al Jazeera Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz within 7 days and restart nuclear talks CNBC
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Days of near continuous downpours have caused widespread flooding in the Thai capital.
Trump reportedly rejects Iran’s seven-day peace deal to reopen strait of Hormuz The Guardian Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms WSJ Iran war live: Tehran offers US plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days Al Jazeera Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says reuters.com Where things stand after Iran’s new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz AP News
Athens explosion: One dead and five missing in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district BBC At Least 2 Dead After Explosion in Athens Tourist District The New York Times One dead, 5 missing after explosion destroys building in Athens Reuters Blast near Acropolis in Greece injures 2, collapses a building. Local media say gas leak suspected AP News 2 American tourists dead after building explosion and collapse in Athens, Greece CBS News
She grew up under Soviet rule. Now EU's top diplomat warns Europe against giving Russia what it wants Fox News Russia Tycoons Examine How Billionaires Shook Off EU Sanctions Bloomberg.com US, Europe worry Russia is testing NATO with hybrid attacks and sabotage USA Today France forces the EU to lift sanctions on a Russian oligarch The Economist EU removes two oligarchs from Russia sanctions list as deadline looms The Guardian
Police are reviewing footage of a man at Putney Bridge station after the Crimewatch presenter was shot in 1999.
At Least 2 Dead After Explosion in Athens Tourist District The New York Times Athens explosion: One dead and five missing in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district BBC 2 American tourists dead after building explosion and collapse in Athens, Greece CBS News Handbag found in search for missing people at collapsed Athens building eKathimerini.com An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least 2 people and collapses a building NBC News
Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.
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More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.
Trump rejects Iran's conditional ceasefire proposal, WSJ reports, as Saudi coalition intercepts projectiles CNBC Exclusive | Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire, Expects Renewed Bombing After Midterms WSJ Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day plan to end war, expects bombing to resume post-midterms: Report The Hill Iran war live: Iranian army warns US against making ‘mistake’ of attacking Al Jazeera Iran War Updates: Tehran proposes 7-day plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz as it seeks deal before U.S. midterms
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass BBC Vast crowd greets pope with 'Leo' chants at France tour's biggest event Reuters Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo's popemobile parade along Champs-Élysées ahead of Mass AP News Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip NPR Pope at Maison Bakhita: ‘No one is so poor as to have nothing to give’ Vatican News
In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
Hundreds of thousands turn out for Pope Leo's popemobile parade along Champs-Élysées ahead of Mass AP News Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris ahead of open-air Mass BBC Pope Leo's first papal visit to France in 18 years attracts 700,000 worshipers for Mass, Vatican says cbsnews.com Vast Paris crowd cheers Pope Leo in largest event of France tour Reuters Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip NPR
China, US agree to $30 billion tariff cut, AI dialogue during Xi visit, Beijing says Reuters US, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summit Fox News US, China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, set up channel for AI incidents The Hill Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer says CNBC U.S. and China agree to "super intelligence" dialogue amid AI tensions Axios
The president said the deal was not “acceptable” and demurred on whether he would restart military strikes after the midterm elections.
China and the US agree to set up a new AI safety channel, and to keep talking on trade, military AP News US, China strike deal to lower tariffs on $30B in goods after Trump-Xi Washington summit Fox News U.S. and China agree to "super intelligence" dialogue amid AI tensions Axios Details on U.S.-China trade negotiations coming Monday, USTR Greer says CNBC US, China agree to cut tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods, set up channel for AI incidents The Hill
Pope Leo celebrates open-air mass before 700,000 people in Paris The Guardian Pope Leo Receives Rockstar Welcome in Secular France WSJ Pope warns a 'paradise of machines' could undermine humanity as he opens France trip npr.org Lourdes: 'A special home of Mary where Pope will pray for our world' Vatican News Pope Leo draws 800,000 people to central Paris for open-air Mass on iconic square The Boston Globe
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Tenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killings BBC Fears of possible serial killer rise in South Africa after body of 10th woman found CBS News South African police discover body of 10th woman near Johannesburg Al Jazeera Body of 10th woman found in South Africa as killings investigation continues The Seattle Times South African police arrest three people over woman's death after spate of killings Reuters
President Trump said he was rejecting an Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian proposal is similar to a memorandum of understanding agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran back in June.
From the National Archives to the state dinner, President Trump and Xi Jinping looked comfortable together in Washington. Two former NPR China correspondents on what the visit did and didn't deliver.
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At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia The New York Times The who's who in tech showed up for Trump's dinner with Xi — with one glaring exception businessinsider.com Trump and Xi to meet twice more after summit fails to resolve tensions Financial Times Over 30 CEOs scored an invite to the US-China state dinner — and these 4 got a spot at the head table Yahoo Finance Brooks and Capehart on Trump's warm welcome for China's Xi Jinping PBS
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China's economy and tech have developed at breakneck speed, but there is plenty worrying its Gen Z.
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The systems are organized differently, though how they affect your town or neighborhood can be the same.
A competition between the gravity of the inner core and other forces in the mantle is altering the Earth's rotation.
We can’t stop the ‘Godzilla’ El Niño – but can we limit its damage? Euronews.com 'Super' El Niño is coming. What should you expect? : Short Wave npr.org What is a 'super El Niño' and how will it affect the weather? Reuters Scientists forecast 450,000 global heat deaths related to El Niño Los Angeles Times Whether it’s ‘super’ or ‘Godzilla,’ El Niño is already breaking records grist.org
Researchers found that scented cleaners can react with ozone indoors to create billions or trillions of invisible nanoparticles that can penetrate deep into the lungs. The pollution forms within minutes and, in some cases, may produce an inhaled particle dose comparable to or greater than standing near heavy traffic.
Scientists have found that a famous 2-billion-year-old chemical signature, once thought to record a massive global change in Earth’s carbon cycle, may instead have been produced by local magma, hydrocarbons, and methane-eating microbes. The discovery raises new questions about what was really happening as oxygen transformed the young planet.
Golden State Warriors v Phoenix Suns – Play-In Tournament PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 17: Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA play-in tournament game at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 17, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) NBA All-Star Stephen Curry is opening up about living with keratoconus, an eye condition that can cause blurry or distorted vision. Curry was diagnosed after former Golden State Warriors general manag
Research shows that microdosing GLP-1 medications may still lead to weight loss. Tatsiana Volkava · Moment/Getty Recent research suggests that people may still lose weight while staying on the lowest starting doses of GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy or Zepbound, for longer periods. After one year, people taking sustained low dose tirzepatide lost about 5.5% of their body weight, while those taking sustained low dose semaglutide lost about 2.2%. Lower doses were associated with more modest
Research shows that reading has many benefits for people of all ages. Goodboy Picture Company · E+/Getty Research shows that reading for pleasure has various benefits for people of all ages. Reading has been linked to better cognitive skills and mental well-being, as well as lower levels of stress and loneliness. For children, reading for pleasure is associated with better attention, memory, academic achievement, and mental health. In older adults, regular reading is associated with slower c
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The Eli Lilly corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, on August 15, 2024. AJ Mast/Bloomberg via Getty Images The FDA approved a new oral combo drug for a common breast cancer mutation on September 18. The treatment includes Inluriyo (imlunestrant) taken with Verzenio (abemaciclib) for adults with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with ESR1 mutation that has spread after hormone therapy. Results from a trial show that among 159 participants with ESR1 mutation
A recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for women have nearly tripled in the past few years. AzmanL · E+/Getty A recent analysis found that testosterone prescriptions for females increased 146% between January 2023 and July 2026. There are currently no FDA-approved testosterone products specifically for females, which can create dosing and prescription access challenges. Current clinical guidance supports testosterone therapy for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in po
new research suggests that macromastia is associated with more than just physical pain and discomfort. Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/Getty Images A new study found that women with macromastia (enlarged breasts) had higher odds of chronic migraine, neck pain, and obstructive sleep apnea than women without the condition. The findings suggest that macromastia may lead to more than physical discomfort, potentially contributing to multiple health conditions that affect quality of life. Women with
Research shows that aerobic exercise may improve cognitive function in postmenopausal females. adamkaz · E+/Getty Regular aerobic exercise can significantly improve thinking skills like planning and decision making in postmenopausal women, according to recent research. The greatest cognitive benefits were observed in those who engaged in 45 minutes of moderate aerobic activity four times per week. With two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases occurring in older women, exercising during and after men
A CDC report shows that women and young adults are more likely to experience frequent fatigue. ArtistGNDphotography · E+/Getty A recent report from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) showed that nearly 3 in 4 adults in the United States report experiencing fatigue. Women and younger adults reported the highest rates of frequent fatigue. Adults with frequent fatigue were more likely to report symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as cognitive difficulties. Frequent f
A survey suggests that only 20% of U.S. males know that milk and dairy products are potentially linked to prostate cancer risk. Eva-Katalin/E+/Getty Images A new survey found that only 1 in 5 men in the United States is aware of the potential link between dairy product consumption and prostate cancer risk. Only 20% of men surveyed said they had received information from a medical professional about how nutrition can impact prostate cancer risk. Body fat and family history might have a bigger
The aroma of cofee may help boost your mood, according to recent research. Busakorn Pongparnit · Moment/Getty The aroma of coffee may help improve mood and reduce feelings of stress, according to a small study of healthy young adults. Smelling coffee was linked to reductions in tension, fatigue, confusion, and other negative mood measures, although researchers found no significant changes in heart rate. The benefits may be linked more to expectations and conditioned responses than to direct
Katherine LaNassa. Photo by Emily Sandifer Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa, who plays Nurse Dana on The Pitt, was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer following a routine mammogram. LaNasa underwent surgery and radiation treatment before landing her role on the hit medical drama. Now cancer-free, LaNasa is encouraging women to get regular mammograms and understand their personal breast cancer risk. Emmy winner Katherine LaNasa may be best known for her beloved role as “Nurse Dana” on the acclai
After a stage 1 colon cancer diagnosis at 37, Marisa Stachelski (pictured above) learned she had a BRCA2 mutation that increased her risk of several other cancers. Photo: Marisa Stachelski Marisa Stachelski was diagnosed with stage 1 colon cancer at age 37 after experiencing persistent bloating, pain, and blood in her stool. Genetic testing later revealed a BRCA2 mutation, which can significantly increase the risk of several cancers, including breast and ovarian cancer. Stachelski chose risk
Consuming 4 to 6 servings of whole grains per day could offer significant heart health benefits, according to a new study. Viktoriya Skorikova/Moment/Getty Images A large meta-analysis suggests that eating more whole grains may offer substantial cardiovascular benefits. The findings show that every additional 48 grams of whole grains consumed per day was associated with improvements in body weight, waist circumference, total cholesterol, and inflammatory markers. The greatest cardiometabolic
Recent research shows that diet quality may help improve overall health more than just counting calories. fcafotodigital · E+/Getty A two-year study found that a Mediterranean-style diet and a calorie-focused weight loss program led to similar amounts of weight loss. People following the Mediterranean-style diet saw greater improvements in diet quality and were more likely to say they would recommend the program. Experts say calorie balance remains important for weight loss, while choosing h
Maria Shriver wants everyone to know there are proactive strategies to support brain health. Maria Shriver. Photo by Peter Yang Author and journalist Maria Shriver is raising awareness about brain health. When her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she made it her mission to inform others about what they can do to lower their risk of cognitive decline. As a longtime advocate for Alzheimer’s, Shriver wants people to take agency over their brain health. Maria Shriver wants women to
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Mother of woman found hanging in tree shocked as police say body was staged BBC Third person arrested in death of Tasia Fortune, as police say hanging was staged The Guardian Miss. police say death of woman found hanging from tree was staged upi.com Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after her death in a drug dispute, Mississippi police say CNN Mississippi Hanging Was Staged After Drug Dispute, Investigators Say The New York Times
Lawyers for Pike, who killed a fellow student in 1995, say she should get clemency and would not be sentenced to death if the crime happened today.
