McIlroy's Tour Championship hopes fade as Scheffler chases Hovland on day two
Highlights from day two of the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Chinese automakers are following Tesla’s bet that robots are the next big profit machine
Technical progress has encouraged a new batch of companies to jump in on the promise of profits from humanoid robots. And they're all Chinese automakers.
techcrunch.com
US Open order of play for opening Sunday with four Brits and Djokovic in action
Take a look at Sunday's opening singles order of play at the US Open, Flushing Meadows, New York.
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Scheffler chases Hovland at Tour Championship as McIlroy's hopes fade
Viktor Hovland holds a share of the lead at the halfway stage of the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship, with Scottie Scheffler firmly in FedExCup contention.
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Hovland in tie for lead at Tour Championship
Norway's Viktor Hovland and American Ryan Gerard in tie for the lead at 10 under, heading into the weekend at the Tour Championship in Atlanta.
co.uk
Thousands take part in March on Washington to promote voting rights
Protest draws crowds to Washington, DC amid Trump's threats of interference, voting restrictions in midterm elections.
aljazeera.com
NASA’s Artemis II Crew Receives Congressional Space Medal of Honor
From left to right: NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Christina Koch, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman receive the Congressional Space Medal of H...
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Nepali Flood Survivors Face Profound Loss, Pressing Needs and Murky Futures
Disaster survivors in Devighat, Nepal on Friday surveyed the damage to their businesses and homes while seeking shelter, food and medical care.
nytimes.com
Israeli strike kills three Palestinians in Jenin
An Israeli drone strike killed three Palestinians in Jenin, the first such attack in the West Bank since February 2025.
aljazeera.com
George Cave, C.I.A. Agent With a Role in Iran-Contra, Dies at 97
He worked throughout the Middle East before joining a secret team that tried to obtain the release of Western hostages in Lebanon in exchange for arms sent to Iran.
nytimes.com
Footage of Tibet floods isn't being shown in China - and we know little about victims there
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
co.uk
Ebola spreads to two new zones in DRC; 60 areas now affected
DRC's is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak ever recorded, with 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths.
aljazeera.com
With the US and Canada locked in a trade war, fears of a recession lurk
Analysts say Canada may lose 100,000 jobs under the current tariffs and could go into recession if the USMCA pact ends.
aljazeera.com
Roy Slaper, Unlikely ‘Legend’ of Denim, Dies at 54
After filling his apartment with industrial sewing machines, he began producing high-end jeans that made him famous with denim-heads in the days of lumberjack chic.
nytimes.com
James Roche, Embattled Air Force Secretary, Dies at 86
James Roche at the Pentagon in October 2001. He was named Air Force secretary earlier that year after retiring from the Navy and working as a defense contracting executive.
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Before and after images show catastrophic impact of Nepal flash floods
Before-and-after satellite images reveal the scale of destruction from Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods.
aljazeera.com
RSS chief’s US visit faces protests over Hindu nationalism
Indian Hindu leader Mohan Bhagwat is due to speak in New York as human rights groups protest his visit.
aljazeera.com
97-year-old woman rescued after Nepali floods looked like 'a warrior'
A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.
co.uk
8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
Eight-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunited with mother after rescue
aljazeera.com
Cherki genius and Wharton excels - Palace v Man City player ratings
How Crystal Palace and Manchester City's players rated following their Premier League match.
co.uk
Senior German politicians call for ban on parts of far-right AfD
Boris Pistorius and Cem Özdemir say top court should consider outlawing Alternative for Germany’s most radical flank
ft.com
What lessons can be learned from the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster?
Scientists are looking into cause and possible link to climate change.
aljazeera.com
See Moments After a Glacier Collapsed, Launching Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal
Exclusive videos verified by The New York Times show the clearest view yet of the avalanche in northern Nepal near Tibet that sent a wall of water and mud coursing through river valleys below.
nytimes.com
NASA Awards First Prize in Phase 2 of Agency’s LunaRecycle Challenge
NASA named a team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as the first prize winner for Phase 2 of the agency’s LunaRecycle&...
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Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It's the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.
techcrunch.com
Injury uncertainty led to 'intrusive thoughts' for Alcaraz
Seven-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz says not knowing when he would be able to return from a wrist injury was most challenging part of his long absence.
co.uk
Jobs drama as China’s AI doubles get ready for close ups
Online performers left jobless as new video-generation programmes sweep industry
ft.com
Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’
Mladic died in prison in The Hague after failed requests by Serbian authorities to secure early release to home country.
aljazeera.com
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in a detention center about 200 miles from New Orleans.
wired.com
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
techcrunch.com
Colombia’s new president faces backlash over ‘inhumane’ deportation policy
Less than a month into his presidency, Abelardo de la Espriella has announced effort to expel undocumented immigrants.
aljazeera.com
President Donald Trump signs order creating US Space Academy
The president said graduates of the new academy would serve the US Space Force, NASA and the civilian flight industry.
aljazeera.com
Villa confirm club-record Jackson signing as deal agreed for Mbaye
Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea while also reaching a verbal agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
skysports.com
What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?
BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.
co.uk
How England are building an attack to trouble Australia
Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?
co.uk
Russia ramps up rhetoric but wants to avoid war with Nato, Western officials say
But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
co.uk
Police fire teargas at Kenyan traders protesting higher taxes on imports
Kenyan police fired teargas at traders in the capital Nairobi on Friday, during a protest against higher taxes.
aljazeera.com
Yemen’s divided education system leaves students’ futures in limbo
Students in Houthi areas fear lost opportunities after government decision not to authenticate some certificates.
aljazeera.com
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave's browser begins testing an email alias feature that lets you keep your main email info private.
techcrunch.com
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There's a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
techcrunch.com
More British athletes convicted in connection with Baptiste case
BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.
co.uk
President Honors NASA’s Artemis II Crew with Highest US Space Award
President Donald J. Trump awarded NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen with the Congressional Space Medal of Hono...
nasa.gov
Mayer and Cameron butt heads at final face-off
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron butt heads in their final face-off before Saturday's light-middleweight unification bout in Birmingham.
co.uk
US judge denies injunction against Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
The rejection is a temporary setback for immigrant rights advocates, who have been instructed to revise their petition.
aljazeera.com
Trump loses bid to challenge hush-money conviction in federal court
New York judge says president’s arguments were ‘neither new nor legally sufficient’
ft.com
US Fed chair warns inflation progress insufficient, hints at rate hikes
Kevin Warsh in speech underscores Fed's commitment to tackling inflation, with rate hikes possibly on horizon.
aljazeera.com
President Trump Signs Executive Order to Create US Space Academy
To strengthen the nation’s space workforce and develop the next generation of space leaders, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order on Friday to establish the nation’s first U.S. Space...
nasa.gov
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.
wired.com
Drumcree dispute repoens after court ruling, raising fears of sectarian tension
Politicians divided over what Garvaghy Road decision means for next summer’s marching seasonThe boiling cauldron known as Drumcree that used to scald and torment Northern Ireland each summer gradua...
theguardian.com
Benjamin Alire Sáenz, First Latino Writer to Win PEN/Faulkner, Dies at 71
Benjamin Alire Sáenz in 2020 in El Paso, where he spent much of his working life. His story collection “Everything Begins and Ends at the Kentucky Club” won the PEN/Faulkner Award in 2013.
nytimes.com
How Sweden built one of Europe’s hottest startup ecosystems
Sophia Bendz, founder of Cherry Ventures, stopped by Equity to break down the latest in the Swedish tech ecosystem.
techcrunch.com
Russia losing 6,000 more troops in Ukraine than it can recruit each month, says west
Moscow recruits an estimated 1,000 people a day, but officials say it cannot keep up with its level of casualtiesRussia is losing about 6,000 more troops in Ukraine each month than it can recruit,...
theguardian.com
Hrgovic slaps Itauma after being pushed off stage at weigh-in
British heavyweight Moses Itauma pushes Filip Hrgovic off the stage before the Croat slaps him as chaos erupts at the weigh-in for Saturday's world-title bout.
co.uk
Burnham says he will not vote on assisted dying unlike Starmer
Burnham has called for all views to be respected as MPs vote in two weeks on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales.
co.uk
Al Jazeera reports from Nepal as flood survivors flee new threat
Al Jazeera reports from flood-hit Bidur, Nepal, as residents flee towards higher ground amid threats of another flood.
aljazeera.com
Itauma slapped after pushing Hrgovic off stage at fiery weigh-in
Moses Itauma pushed Filip Hrgovic off stage before receiving a slap to the face from his opponent at a heated final face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their heavyweight world title fight in London o...
skysports.com
King Oyo of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom Dies at 34
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom during his 18th birthday at Fort Portal, Uganda, in 2010 as he assumed the full duties as a monarch.
nytimes.com
Board of Peace envoy Mladenov warns Gaza ceasefire risks ‘collapse’
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Nicolay Mladenov says that a return to war would be 'devastating'.
aljazeera.com
Gaza forced to use unreliable online payments amid ‘cash famine’
Israeli restrictions and war damage have created a liquidity crisis, crippling Gaza's banking system and daily commerce.
aljazeera.com
Martin Rowson on Trump and the consequences of the climate crisis – cartoon
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Why is India’s nationalist RSS holding an event in New York?
The head of India’s controversial Hindu nationalist RSS is due to speak in New York.
aljazeera.com
Kenyan police fire tear gas at Nairobi protest against import duty hike
Traders frustrated by more than $5,000 duty hike they say will hurt small businesses.
aljazeera.com
The two types of Israeli settlers
Israeli settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank isn’t just driven by ideology, but also by economic incentives.
aljazeera.com
WRU posts pitch safety advice over hot, dry summer
The Welsh Rugby Union issues pitch safety advice for the new season after a record-breaking summer.
co.uk
How President Trump's efforts to change voting laws may playout in the midterms
President Trump is trying to change how people vote. How will that impact midterm voters?
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Mayer and Cameron split by security after clash at weigh-in
Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron had to be split by security as an amicable build-up erupted into a surprise war of words at Friday's fiery final weigh-in.
skysports.com
Ordonez's move to Palace in doubt after medical
Club Brugge defender Joel Ordonez's move to Crystal Palace runs into complications after his medical, with the Eagles set to decide whether to proceed with the deal.
co.uk
China Offers Condolences to Nepal While Emphasizing Disaster Began There
Mud-laden water and debris in the Bhotekoshi River in northern Nepal, on Thursday.
nytimes.com
Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says
Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
co.uk
UK urged to ban imports of Brazilian meat over health concerns
Brazil has failed to prove compliance with EU rules on use of antibiotics in cattle and poultry farmingThe UK’s leading farming organisations and animal health experts have called for an urgent ban...
theguardian.com
Labour rejects Zack Polanski’s call to ‘slam brakes’ on building AI datacentres
Government says Green leader’s proposed moratorium on ‘energy-guzzling’ AI projects would be disaster for economyLabour has rejected calls to pause construction of major AI infrastructure in Britai...
theguardian.com
6 months of war on Iran
The US-Israeli war on Iran has reached the six-month mark, with no sign of slowing down.
aljazeera.com
Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?
Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.
co.uk
AI Has Human Doctors Asking: What’s Left for Us?
A recent paper argues that AI is often better at doctoring than doctors. Guess who isn't thrilled.
wired.com
Mourners in Norway Remember King Harald V
A gathering in Palace Square, Oslo, to mourn King Harald V of Norway, who died on Friday.
nytimes.com
Can Trump really rename Lake Ontario, ‘Lake America’?
Amid tariff war with Canada, Trump has signed an executive order renaming the shared lake.
aljazeera.com
Departing Watkins apologised for refusing to play - Emery
Ollie Watkins is leaving Aston Villa as their record Premier League goalscorer.
co.uk
Andy Burnham to abstain on assisted dying bill to avoid influencing debate
Exclusive: PM also warns his ministers against trying to influence vote when bill returns to Commons next monthAndy Burnham has told Labour MPs that he will not cast a vote when the assisted dying...
theguardian.com
Artist defends Ronnie O’Sullivan mural in Sheffield saying it isn’t finished
Critics say painting looks more like a zombie but artist Chris Ashmore says ‘touch-ups’ are still to happenA street artist has defended his mural of snooker player Ronnie O’Sullivan in Sheffield af...
theguardian.com
Egyptian queen’s 673-diamond necklace stolen in Vienna smash-and-grab raid
Police hunt two suspects after historic 200-carat piece is snatched from museum during opening hoursAustrian police are hunting two men alleged to have stolen a 200-carat platinum necklace encruste...
theguardian.com
FREE STREAM: Mayer vs Cameron weigh-in ahead of world title fight!
skysports.com
Oneness or Hindu supremacy? RSS chief Bhagwat’s secretive New York hosts
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to speak at an event in New York on Saturday.
aljazeera.com
Warsh says Fed will have ‘work to do’ if inflation does not fall soon
Central bank chair signals rising concerns over persistently elevated price increases
ft.com
Reading and Leeds have dropped BBC Introducing for a new ‘nepo baby stage’. Where does it leave DIY artists?
As R&L replace the BBC’s unsigned artists stage with one filled with rock scions and a Simon Cowell boyband, many are decrying disappearing opportunities for grassroots actsThis year’s Reading...
theguardian.com
Li Jin Hao: Falling from a Moon review – Mr Nostalgia is now the man of the moment
Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghIn his award-nominated show, the standup ruminates on myth and memory with some lovely observations‘There’s a moment when that ends,” muses Li Jin Hao, “and this begin...
theguardian.com
Mayer vs Cameron expert predictions: Who wins at MVPW-06?
Experts have their say ahead of Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron's super-welterweight world title fight at MVPW-06 in Birmingham, live on Sky Sports from 7pm.
skysports.com
French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to address Reform UK party conference
Speech in Birmingham part of effort to strengthen Marine Le Pen party’s international ties before her presidential bidThe French far-right leader Jordan Bardella is to give a speech at Reform UK’s...
theguardian.com
Oslo mayor cancels own wedding after death of Norway's king
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
co.uk
A gallery glow up, spooky sculpture and a magical modern – the week in art
A grand survey of light art illuminates Durham, St Ives gets macabre and London goes big on land art – all in your weekly dispatchVictory Over the SunA Russian futurist spectacle from 1913 gives th...
theguardian.com
a16z creates a $1.1B ‘Machine Age’ fund to ‘accelerate the physical buildout of AI’
The firm, known for its focus on software, is going to start throwing more money at the hardware behind AI.
techcrunch.com
Rob Reiner’s son Jake gives first interview after parents’ deaths: ‘I will never understand why this happened’
Jake says his parents ‘never stopped helping’ his brother Nick, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering both of them at their Los Angeles homeJake Reiner has given his first interview since the kil...
theguardian.com
Dutch court hands life sentence to Rwandan man for genocide role
Eugene N. was convicted for his part in a massacre at a stadium in which 3,000 Tutsis were slaughtered.
aljazeera.com
A kids TV star to Jimmy Carr: who will host the new Top Gear?
A new series has finally been confirmed, with Carr rumoured to be the next Clarkson. But there are others ready to take the wheel, including a Cbeebies host, a Celebrity Traitors favourite and a mo...
theguardian.com
'I fought Serrano on 15 days' notice - I'm even better now!'
Fortune can favour the bold in boxing and Reina Tellez is riding the momentum of her own valour as she steps onto the world stage once more.
skysports.com
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past – Geralt of Rivia returns after a decade in the sun
Before The Witcher 4 arrives in 2028, CD Projekt Red is returning us to the world of The Witcher 3 for one last foray. Looks like wind’s still howlin’The game that graced us with Bathtub Geralt, Th...
theguardian.com
Watch: Stargazers around the world glimpse 'Blood Moon' lunar eclipse
Some parts of the globe had a chance to see the rare event when the Sun, Earth and Moon line up in the night sky.
co.uk
Anthropic gets its first court win over the Pentagon’s supply chain risk label
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, handing the AI company a victory as its second Pentagon lawsuit continues in Washington.
techcrunch.com
After six months of war, what have US, Iran gained and lost?
Many of the US president's goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.
aljazeera.com
Nepal-Tibet flood: Families of missing people endure agonising wait
Families are waiting for news of their loved ones as rescue teams race to reach survivors of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
aljazeera.com
Meta executive leaves for OpenAI as the social media giant faces growing scrutiny in India
Sandhya Devanathan will oversee some OpenAI operations across Southeast Asia and Australia in her new role.
techcrunch.com
Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide
The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.
co.uk
Dragon to a Swan - Eustaquio relishes next chapter
After World Cup heroics for Canada, Stephen Eustaquio relishes his next challenge having swapped the Champions League for the Championship by joining Swansea City.
co.uk
‘I don’t care if I look good’: French heartthrob Louis Garrel on fashion, fatherhood and his radically dorky new role
The star has long been French cinema’s favourite tousle-haired Adonis, which makes his latest performance – as a schlubby, stay-at-home dad – all the more surprising. ‘I appreciate people laughing...
theguardian.com
The 31 Best Deals From the REI Labor Day Sale
Labor Day already? Say it ain’t so. You can still chase summer a while longer with these great deals on outdoor gear at the REI Labor Day Sale.
wired.com
What Burnham told the FT
The prime minister talks business, wealth and economic growth
ft.com
‘Barrier lake’ triggers fresh floods, halts rescue at Nepal-China border
A lake formed after floods and mudslides on the China-Nepal border burst its banks on Friday, halting rescue operations.
aljazeera.com
US-Israel war on Iran, six months down the line: In numbers
Al Jazeera tracks six months of the Iran war, from the dead and displaced to the shock delivered to the global economy.
aljazeera.com
Qatar pushes for united Libya with visit to country’s east
Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has visited eastern Libya for the first time in 14 years.
aljazeera.com
Memo to Ridley Scott: no one needs more Alien: Covenant movies – get the franchise back to stalk’n’slash
News that Scott is working on a follow-up to his maligned 2017 film leaves me worried the franchise has run out of shocksIf any science-fiction saga looked beyond recovery, it was the Alien franchi...
theguardian.com
England get early breakthrough as Archer removes Masood
England get an early breakthrough at the start of Pakistan's first innings as Jofra Archer and Jamie Smith combine to remove Shan Masood for just one, with Pakistan 5-1, in response to England's fi...
co.uk
Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
The widened channel of the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal on Thursday after the flash flooding. Most monitoring and early-warning systems for glacial hazards focus on a specific area of risk.
nytimes.com
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.
aljazeera.com
Celtic & Rangers must play next home Scottish Cup ties behind closed doors
Celtic and Rangers are both ordered to play their next home Scottish Cup matches behind closed doors after last season's quarter-final was marred by fan disorder.
co.uk
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.
co.uk
Disaster Experts Say Nepal Glacier Collapse Was Difficult to Predict
The widened channel of the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal on Thursday after the flash flooding. Most monitoring and early-warning systems for glacial hazards focus on a specific area of risk.
nytimes.com
Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?
Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.
aljazeera.com
Bigmouth strums again: was Andy Burnham’s Smiths jam in Kyiv the perfect soundtrack to a Britain in freefall?
The UK prime minister clearly still adores the band. Perhaps he’s attracted to songs about sham justice and murderous meat factories, shot through with nihilism and exquisite despairAs an origin st...
theguardian.com
Add to playlist: the spectral, fathoms-deep folksong of June McDoom and the week’s best new tracks
Rich harmonies mix with synth, harp and aquatic grace on the intriguing first single from the New York songwriter’s debut albumFrom New York, USARecommended if you like Jessica Pratt, Minnie Ripert...
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Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Poetry with wonder and wit; a heartwarming tale for horse lovers; a portal to the future; a brilliant YA wartime romance and moreSmall Monster, Big Monster by Allan Sanders, Phaidon, £7.95Refrigera...
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He Scraped All of Their Art for AI. Now He’s Collaborating on a Tool to Help Them
The art portfolio platform Cara, designed for creators who don’t want their work used to train AI, has been under assault by trolls seizing and publishing its data.
wired.com
Alleged vandalism on Trump golf course linked to terrorism, Scottish prosecutors say
Indictment means pro-Palestinian activists could face tougher sentences if convicted of ‘malicious mischief’
ft.com
Nepal-Tibet flood: this is the cost of not acting in the face of the climate crisis | Sunil Acharya
Nepalis and Tibetans must not pay the price – with their lives, livelihoods and money meant for education and health – for global heating caused by wealthy statesSunil Acharya is an international c...
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Inside Meta’s Push to Put Robots to Work in Data Centers
The company is testing robots that can swap cables, reset servers, and take on other tasks performed by technicians, fueling concerns among some workers that their jobs could be at risk.
wired.com
Can All Blacks weather Springboks backlash to cement progress?
The second instalment of 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' sees South Africa host New Zealand in Cape Town on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, with Springbok hopes already at the make-or-break stage and the...
skysports.com
Who is Norway's new King Haakon VIII?
Haakon becomes the king at a turbulent time for Norway's monarchy.
co.uk
Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
co.uk
Experimental eye drops help blind mice see again
Scientists have created light-activated drugs that helped blind mice perceive light again and restored visually guided behavior without gene therapy, implants, or specialized lighting. Even more in...
sciencedaily.com
I Asked 100 Companies for My Data. I Got Deletion Notices Instead
California residents have a legal right to access the data that companies collect about them. Actually exercising that right is a burdensome nightmare.
wired.com
John Healey to duck meeting UK defence spending target in budget
Chancellor pledges ‘fiscal discipline’ as plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence by 2030 deferred until 2027 reviewThe new chancellor, John Healey, will delay setting out when the UK will meet the targ...
theguardian.com
Frustrated O'Sullivan knocked out of Wuhan Open semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China's Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals.
skysports.com
BBCSSO/Runnicles review – resplendent recounting of Mahler’s fratricidal fairytale
Usher Hall, EdinburghColliding complex and contrasting moods, Mahler’s Das Klagende Lied was rendered with clarity and convictionWhen Sigmund Freud met Gustav Mahler in 1910, he suggested that, fol...
theguardian.com
NASA’s Roman telescope will see 100 times more sky than Hubble
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope will combine Hubble-like detail with a field of view 100 times larger, giving astronomers a sweeping new way to explore the cosmos. Its observations could uncover hidde...
sciencedaily.com
As electric two-wheelers gain a foothold, Belgian startup Any bets on cargo space
Launched by Belgian startup Any, LUV1 is a modular electric motorcycle with 120 liters of cargo space that can be used to carry bags, work equipment, or even pets.
techcrunch.com
'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users
As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
co.uk
This Indian pilgrim was about to enter Tibet for her dream tour - then her WhatsApp messages stopped
The families of two Indian women are anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.
co.uk
Who Is Haakon, Norway’s New King?
Crown Prince Haakon of Norway in 2024. As heir to the throne, Haakon has spent a life carrying out royal duties, and increasingly took on a more central role as his father’s health deteriorated.
nytimes.com
Nepal and China halt rescue efforts as border barrier lake overflows
The death toll from the disaster that struck on Wednesday has already surpassed 470.
aljazeera.com
There Are So Many Conspiracy Theories About Dolly Parton and Vaccines
Influential right-wing conspiracy theorists and MAGA-aligned pundits are falsely claiming that the Covid vaccine killed Dolly Parton, the vaccination advocate and philanthropist.
wired.com
How to follow Transfer Deadline Day on the BBC
Our Ask Me Anything team explain how to follow all the transfer deadline day action across the BBC.
co.uk
Chimpanzees have been hurling rocks at the same trees for more than a decade
Some chimpanzees in West Africa repeatedly throw rocks at particular trees, creating piles of stones that can remain in use for more than a decade. Researchers think this unusual behavior may be cu...
sciencedaily.com
‘The Sauna Is Hot and Uncomfortable’: Vote on E.U. Talks Makes Iceland Sweat
Posters on bus stops urged a “no” vote in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, on Tuesday, asking “Natural resources for sale?”
nytimes.com
A look back at the King who broke with tradition
Norway's King Harald V has died aged 89 after being treated for a bacterial infection in his blood.
co.uk
How an Atlanta Suburb Ended Up Sharing Flock Data With More Than 2,000 Organizations
Alpharetta, Georgia, cops share data with thousands of Flock users, ranging from federal agencies to a fish and wildlife commission. The reasons why show how vast—and invasive—the network has become.
wired.com
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
The most immediate preoccupation for most Iranians is dealing with soaring prices caused by an enduring economic crisis.
nytimes.com
Why Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
The most immediate preoccupation for most Iranians is dealing with soaring prices caused by an enduring economic crisis.
nytimes.com
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son
Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.
aljazeera.com
Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel
Nepal's Prime Minister Secretariat shared footage showing army personnel rescuing people from a hydropower tunnel.
co.uk
Asian Games hosts run out of rooms for athletes
The hosts of the Asia Games in Japan have told athletes to "make their own arrangements" for accommodation after running out of space for them.
co.uk
Dunfermline v Raith preview - watch Fife derby on BBC tonight
Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.
co.uk
Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 469
Risk of lake bursting forces rescue teams to withdraw as residents rush up hills to escape any river surgeNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell...
theguardian.com
Nearly 470 killed in Nepal floods: What we know about rescue efforts
The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.
aljazeera.com
Dos Santos and Russell set world records in ‘crazy’ Zurich Diamond League
Dos Santos stormed to victory to set new men's 400m hurdles time, while Russell broke women's 100m hurdles record.
aljazeera.com
Live Updates: New Nepal Flood Warning Complicates Desperate Himalayan Search
Rescuers are racing to find survivors of a torrent that swept through valleys along the China-Nepal border. The Nepali police on Friday warned people to head for safety, citing a new risk of flooding.
nytimes.com
China suspends Nepal rescue efforts as lake overflows
Nepal issues alert as emergency services race to save survivors of catastrophic flooding
ft.com
Nepal-Tibet flash flood: helicopter rescue operations suspended as lake overflows; death toll rises to 469
Operations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivorsFlood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rise...
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The Whisper Man review – Robert De Niro sleepwalks through silly Netflix potboiler
A father and son must team up to find a serial killer in a cheaply made and increasingly uninteresting thrillerIt’s not as if Robert De Niro’s choices have improved all that much since the nadir of...
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Fairytales pending: the fringe musicals hoping to live happily ever after
Edinburgh has given festival audiences a look at two long awaited musicals – Bliss and Disenchanted! – with both aiming to now scale up their spectacleThe Edinburgh fringe is mostly where new work...
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How Britain’s railways are struggling in the heat – and can they be fixed?
Problems including derailments have hit network during one of the hottest and driest summers on record Britain’s railways have faced a string of heat-related problems this summer, including a derai...
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‘It’s the story of what happens when the music stops’: bringing tormented jazz legend Bill Evans to life
Having directed documentaries about David Bowie, Radiohead and Joy Division, Grant Gee takes on a biopic of the turbulent and tragic American pianist In 1997, Grant Gee directed the video for Radio...
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Burnham electrified the Labour party by talking about electoral reform – now he needs to act on it | Polly Toynbee
The prime minister has lifted the spirits of the public and party members, and must use that goodwill to push through changeHe bounded into the packed rally, a spring-heeled intruder whose very pre...
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Sky Sports' ultimate US Open tennis quiz! Test your knowledge
With the world's top players gearing up for the US Open, put your knowledge about one of the biggest events in tennis to the test!
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Will fast-tracked Itauma become world champion at 21?
Can heavyweight Moses Itauma become world champion at 21 by beating Filip Hrgovic on Saturday or has the fast-tracked Briton arrived too soon?
co.uk
US judge blocks Pentagon blacklisting of AI firm Anthropic
Court order rules that Pentagon acted illegally, punishing AI company for criticism of government.
aljazeera.com
Norway's King Harald dies aged 89
The late king, who reigned for 35 years, broke with tradition by marrying a commoner and celebrated Norway's diversity in a famous speech.
co.uk
Harald V, Norway’s King as Tradition and Modernity Collided, Dies at 89
King Harald V of Norway at his coronation in 1991.
nytimes.com
Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly
Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.
aljazeera.com
GB's Fery beats Kovacevic to reach Winston-Salem semi-final
Britain's Arthur Fery comes from a set down to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and book his place in the semi-finals of the Winston-Salem Open.
co.uk
Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off
The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.
aljazeera.com
Singapore’s plans to clear forest for homes lead to rare public protests
Bid to rezone forested areas for housing prompts unusual public opposition in Southeast Asian city-state.
aljazeera.com
Donnacha Dennehy: Limina album review – joyously unfettered music is a thrill in motion
McCarthy/Waarts/National Symphony Orchestra Ireland/McAdams(Nonesuch)Dennehy’s Limina, based on areas of the body, is firmly grounded in the harmonic series, and sparklingly executed here, while St...
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Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens
Over 1,500 people remain missing as rescue paused near the Nepal-China border amid fears of further flooding.
aljazeera.com
Air pollution affects us all, but there is a way we can breathe easier
In this week’s newsletter: pollutants from fossil fuels and wildfires damage nearly every part of our bodies – but initiatives such as cycle zones can make our cities safer• Don’t get Down to Earth...
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Week in wildlife: a Cornish wallaby, a frazzled opossum and rare Montagu’s harrier chicks
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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'High risk' of lake bursting and causing second flood, warns China
China says a lake formed after a recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border may burst in the coming days.
co.uk
Record drought grips Europe as rivers and crops dry up
Drought and extreme heat are drying up rivers and farmland across Europe.
aljazeera.com
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.
aljazeera.com
TV tonight: a battle of the lawyers in this glossy John Grisham series
John Slattery stars in The Rainmaker, which is already a hit in the US. Plus: catch Fontaines DC’s set at Reading Festival. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, ITV1This glossy legal drama, a hit...
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Algeria residents mourn neighbours lost in wildfire aftermath
Residents of Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province are inspecting the aftermath of wildfires.
aljazeera.com
Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear review – hangdog standup with an unexpected request for Santa
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh Even one of her own bugs takes the mic as the wild card comedian delivers these disconnected bitsThere’s an excellent joke about art school in Marty Gleeson’s show, b...
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Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms
As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that kept lawmakers from anticipating the Jan. 6 attack.
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Trump administration proposal would allow federal grants to be terminated on a whim
New Trump-led proposals to change how federal grants are decided could spell trouble for blue cities and states, The Indicator reports.
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In Nepal, Fears of a Second Flood Grow as Rescue Efforts Continue
The Bhotekoshi River in northern Nepal on Thursday, after flooding swept away or damaged buildings.
nytimes.com
DRC begins vaccinating front-line healthcare workers against Ebola
Trials for a vaccine for the Bundibugyo strain are ongoing as DRC authorities try to control the Ebola outbreak.
aljazeera.com
Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search
China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.
aljazeera.com
Indonesians march on parliament to demand crackdown on corruption
Thousands of Indonesians demand harsher penalties for corruption during protests outside parliament in Jakarta.
aljazeera.com
Palestine Action Activists Accused of Vandalism at Trump Turnberry Face Terrorism Accusation
People protesting outside the High Court in London in February as judges prepared to rule on a legal challenge to the British government’s decision to designate pro‑Palestinian group Palestine Acti...
nytimes.com
The 50 best TV shows to watch this autumn
Nigella on Bake Off! Attenborough in Blue Planet III! Blade Runner 2099! Plus Adrian Mole, Harry Potter and a certain Celebrity Traitors … here are all the must-see shows of the season• Rising star...
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‘I’m an ever-changing vessel’: Erykah Badu on defying definition, life as a birth and death doula and her first album in 11 years
Why do the Texan innovator’s records take so long to make? ‘It’s important to gather the data,’ she says: the death, dating and dopamine behind her exquisite comeback alongside the AlchemistErykah...
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‘No precedent’: Lorde and Little Simz to star at world-first festival run on clean power
A zero-emission compact hydrogen power plant will drive the main stage at Clifton Down in BristolWhen Lorde, Little Simz and Wet Leg stride on to stages in Bristol this weekend, they will not only...
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‘Nature thrives when given a chance’: restored Cheshire wetland now a haven for rare grebe
Woolston Eyes in Warrington, a dumping ground for canal dredgings, has become best place in UK for black-necked grebeA dumping ground for dredgings from the Manchester Ship Canal has become the bes...
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US corporate profits surge to record as worker payouts wilt
Pre-tax earnings hit highest level since after the second world war as employee remuneration slides
ft.com
Healey could suffer £4bn headroom hit because of lower immigration forecasts
New chancellor is seeking to reassure investors as he prepares for first Budget in October
ft.com
Is China’s ‘wise camel’ the winner from the US-Iran war?
Beijing has threatened to retaliate with ‘all necessary measures’ if the US hits it with sanctions
ft.com
Zero-interest convertible bonds set for record year
Issuance on track for highest-ever level amid high AI stock volatility and as companies seek to limit borrowing costs
ft.com
Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules
The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
co.uk
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen to marry his school sweetheart, d...
npr.org
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
While a stunt involving fake polls may not have been an effort to rig prediction markets, concerns are growing ahead of the midterms about other attempts to influence the betting sites.
npr.org
Congo launches Ebola vaccination drive to tackle deadly outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo is launching an Ebola vaccination campaign to tackle the deadliest outbreak.
aljazeera.com
US nears deal to secure stake in Venezuelan oil fields, insiders say
Pact with Caracas would bolster US oil supplies for years to come, but may face legal challenges.
aljazeera.com
Anti-migrant protesters burn tents in Ceuta and block Red Cross aid
Anti-migrant protests have escalated in Spain’s Ceuta, with demonstrators dismantling and burning migrant shelters.
aljazeera.com
AI, athletes, and Keith Rabois: StrictlyVC is back in New York on September 10
A boutique StrictlyVC evening returns to New York's West Village on September 10 with Keith Rabois, Craig Shapiro, Jason Levien, Tristan Walker, Brynn Putnam, and Deven Parekh — covering AI, sports...
techcrunch.com
Tate brothers blast US jail conditions as they seek bail in UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team argued in a Miami court that the two were not a flight risk.
co.uk
Chad accuses Sudan of deadly air strike near shared border
An air strike on a fuel market near Chad's border with Sudan killed 12 and injured seven, according to officials.
aljazeera.com
Scientists tracked 4,500 animals and found a surprising human effect
Scientists tracking thousands of animals found that our physical presence can reshape where wildlife moves and lives, sometimes as strongly as roads, cities, and other human development. Because di...
sciencedaily.com
New Israeli roadblocks entrench siege of homes in West Bank’s Qusra
After weeks of settler siege, three new Israeli gates around Palestinian homes in Qusra raise fears in West Bank.
aljazeera.com
US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
aljazeera.com
Iran war live: Tehran prepares conditions to open Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it is preparing to draft conditions to open the Strait of Hormuz following mediator requests.
aljazeera.com
A Great Rebalancing Is Coming
Who will bear the costs of a global trade adjustment?