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Singer Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation 'unjustifiable' following controversy

Philadelphia: Pop star Ed Sheeran said Saturday the situation in Gaza is unjustifiable, following a wave of criticism that he had failed to back his...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 4 minutes ago

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile - News - World - | September 19

Saudi Arabia on Saturday confirmed that Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with a ballistic missile, the first targeting of Riyadh since the escalation in fighting with the Tehran-backed rebels that has opened a new front in the Iran war.

CBC News - World - 41 minutes ago

Russia holds its first parliamentary election since invading Ukraine, with voting also imposed in occupied areas.

Russia is holding its first State Duma election since invading Ukraine, with voting also imposed in occupied Ukrainian regions. President Vladimir Putin's party is expected to dominate the tightly controlled contest.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Melissa Barrera Says It's 'Beautiful' to See Macklemore Receive Support After Ed Sheeran Tour Firing: 'I

The actress was fired from the 'Scream' franchise in 2023 after sharing her support for Palestine.

Hollywood Reporter - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia confirms Yemen's Houthi rebels tried to attack its capital with ballistic missile

The statement by the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis came long after the dawn attempt, which the coalition said was intercepted.

New York Post - World - 3 hours ago

Ed Sheeran opens concert in Philadelphia with comments about Gaza

Singer says he wants his music and shows to be about unity and humanity, not politics

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ed Sheeran breaks down in tears as he returns to the stage for first show after Macklemore controversy: 'I'm so, so sorry'

The rest of Sheeran's opening acts dropped out of his US Loop Tour following Macklemore's firing over his "Free Palestine" speech.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Ed Sheeran cries onstage at solo concert amid Macklemore controversy

Protestors gathered outside of Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia before Sheeran took the stage

Independent UK - Entertainment - 8 hours ago

Crown and curves -- 1st married woman to win Miss USA shares creative ways to stay swimsuit ready while juggling motherhood

The first married mother to hold the title squeezed pageant prep into nap times and late nights

New York Post - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

AI experts call for independent safety auditors -- More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss. -- Sep 18

More than 100 artificial intelligence experts have signed a public letter to express the need for independent AI safety evaluators. Princeton computer science professor Arvind Narayanan, who signed the letter, joins CBS News to discuss.

CBS News - Technology - 10 hours ago

King beats Simeon: 'We run the Red, and we run Chicago.'

Senior Herman Yancey rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns in the Jaguars’ 19-16 win against Simeon on Saturday at Stagg Stadium.

Chicago Sun-Times - Sports - 11 hours ago

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missile intercepted

This marks the first targeting of Saudi Arabia's capital since the escalation in fighting with the Houthis.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 11 hours ago

Live -- U.S. touts number of barrels of oil escorted through Strait by U.S. military -- The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.

The U.S. military has escorted one billion barrels of oil and over 2,000 commercial vessels out of the Persian Gulf in the last couple of months, the Pentagon said.

CBS News - World - 13 hours ago

Summer of 2026 broke records in Europe, and caused deaths

The summer of 2026 was not only the hottest on record in Europe, it also saw a record number of people die. More than 16,000 are thought to have died because of the heat in Germany alone.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Flames and smoke spotted at Riyadh's King Khalid airport

Saudi Civil Defense had sent an alert to residents in several parts of the country overnight, warning of potential danger and advising people to remain indoors and away from windows.

Euronews - World - 16 hours ago

Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote

'Hands Around the Kennedy Center' rally drew thousands after Trump-backed board votes to close the iconic arts venue.

Aljazeera - US News - 16 hours ago

Deepfake doctors peddling bogus cures are becoming more convincing — and very little can be done to stop them - Physicians warn AI-generated ads featuring the likenesses of prominent doctors are scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians' health at risk and eroding public trust. Yet there's still no clear method to get deepfake videos taken down. Lauren Pelley - News - Health - | September 18 - |

Physicians warn AI-generated ads featuring the likenesses of prominent doctors are scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians’ health at risk and eroding public trust. Yet there’s still no clear method to get deepfake videos taken down. scamming patients out of their money, putting Canadians' health at risk, and eroding public trust

CBC News - Health - 17 hours ago

Drake dropped an hour-long video. His fans dropped everything to find it

Culture writer Mel Woods, author Rollie Pemberton (a.k.a. rapper Cadence Weapon), and Exclaim! editor Megan LaPierre join guest host Amil Niazi to discuss how Drake’s new short film factors into his current comeback campaign.

CBC News - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Use of AI backfires on an expert witness in court -- The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report. -- Sep 18

The use of artificial intelligence in the courtroom is drawing fresh attention after an expert witness in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit used ChatGPT to help create his report.

CBS News - Technology - 17 hours ago

Gabby Petito's mom highlights social media 'ripple effect' to find missing people — 5 years after daughter's murder

"What I would say with missing cases is, if you see missing flyers pass by your feed, stop and take a look," Nichole Schmidt told Fox News Digital Friday.

New York Post - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

How Apple's risky retail venture succeeded -- Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."

Ron Johnson, Apple's former senior vice president of retail, explains how the tech company welcomed physical shoppers in his book, "Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius."

CBS News - Technology - 18 hours ago

Police arrest suspect after vehicle strikes pedestrians at Quebec music festival

Police say a man in his 20s was arrested about an hour later, but it remains unclear whether the incident was intentional

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter leads protests outside Kennedy Center

On Thursday, a judge ordered the Kennedy Center to provide 30 days’ notice before making any major physical changes to the building, including demolishing it

Independent UK - US News - 19 hours ago

CNN says its reporter was turned away from White House after Trump-announced ban

CNN says its reporter was turned away from White House after Trump-announced ban.

Bay to Bay News - US News - 19 hours ago

Jacob Tremblay on starring in "Unabomber" -- Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski. -- Sep 17

Jacob Tremblay, who stars in Netflix's new film, "Unabomber," sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss his career, working with Russell Crowe and what it was like to play a young Ted Kaczynski.

CBS News - Entertainment - 20 hours ago

3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for 8th birthday

Elsie Begay, her granddaughter Lucy Allison Mike, and Begay’s best friend Dora Franklin died in the flood Tuesday near Newcomb, New Mexico, a community of about 400 people, family members said Friday.

CTV News - World - 21 hours ago

Man arrested after six people found in container at Rosslare port released without charge

File to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions following container ship incident

Irish Times - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

UN reports 1,004 verified cases of sexual violence in Ukraine war

Russian forces committed widespread sexual violence against civilians and prisoners of war in Ukraine, including gang rape and electric shocks to the...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 hours ago

2 killed as Russian glide bomb strikes apartment building in Sumy

A Russian glide bomb struck an apartment building in the northern Ukrainian city of Sumy on Friday, killing two people and injuring seven others, including...

Daily Sabah - World - 22 hours ago

Lebanon's children lost in Israeli attacks: 'It's the grimmest side of this conflict. Children die. Children are burned'

The effects of Israeli attacks on Lebanese children over the last six months have been devastating - and will endure

Irish Times - World - 23 hours ago

More US troops died in Iran war than Pentagon disclosed – WaPo

Up to 23 US service members have died amid the Iran war, five more than publicly listed by the Pentagon, sources told the Washington Post

Russia Today - World - 23 hours ago

Ed Sheeran is set to return to stage for 1st time since Macklemore was cut and other acts withdrew

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making …

Bay to Bay News - US News - 1 day ago

When was the last time Millwall played West Ham?

The latest instalment of English football’s most intense rivalry is upon us

Evening Standard - Sports - 1 day ago

Heavy Song of the Week: F**ked Up Bring Progressive Hardcore to "Good Goat Saw a Leaf"

F**ked Up signal the end of a 20-year musical journey with their Zodiac series with an excerpt that shows a little bit of everything the band has ever done.

Consequence of Sound - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Supreme Court says it invalidated Liberal MP's 1-vote win due to Elections Canada error

The Supreme Court of Canada says it decided to invalidate a federal Liberal candidate's one-vote victory in the 2025 federal election to ensure public trust in the electoral process.

CBC News - Politics - 1 day ago

Mets' Jared Young doing 'as good as could be expected, or hoped for' a day after scary collision

New York Mets interim coach Andy Green gave a health update on Jared Young the day after the first baseman was briefly knocked unconscious and carted off at Citi Field after an on-field collision.

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Multiple Missing Women Spotted In Chilling Footage Found At Notorious Porn Filmmaker's Home

The home of the late R.C. Horsch housed more than a million disturbing images and videos, some appearing to show “lifeless” women, police said.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Anthropic selects Accenture as first embedded evaluator in safety push

Anthropic and OpenAI have been under intense scrutiny after researchers warned about the potential for AI to cause catastrophic harm to humanity.

CNBC - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ottawa mayoral candidate charged over alleged death threats against Sutcliffe, Ford

Police charged Geoffrey Nicholas Griplas with two counts each of criminal harassment and uttering death threats, along with several weapons-related offences

The Globe and Mail - World - 1 day ago

Momentum is gathering on social media controls for teenagers

The proposal to restrict access for young teenagers is a step forward, but will take time

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

This week on "Sunday Morning" (Sept. 20) -- A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

CBS News - US News - 1 day ago

SpaceX to fly more NASA crews to space station under expanded $5.92 billion deal

Sept 18 : NASA said Friday that the agency had given SpaceX a $946 million contract to fly three more astronaut missions to the International Space Station, extending the company's crewed flights to the station through 2030.The deal brings SpaceX's total number of NASA astronaut flights under the contract to

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 1 day ago

Hatred for data centers is sky high, but this local government agency sees dollar signs

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District would like to sell recycled sewer water to big data centers that support artificial intelligence. Revenue could be millions of dollars a year.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Alex Ovechkin says he's 'for peace and love' after appearing in ad for Putin-aligned party -- Noah Trister -- Sports

Alex Ovechkin says he's "for peace and love" after the Russian hockey star appeared in an ad for a party aligned with President Vladimir Putin during the off-season.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Pentagon proceeds with testosterone screening after pause

Mandatory testing for male service members over 30 is restored after guidance was rescinded earlier this month.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Patrick Clancy's New Wife Defends Him, Says Story 'Twisted'

Dr. Rachel Danis called Patrick Clancy the "most selfless father and supportive partner" and spoke about the moment they met.

Newsweek - US News - 1 day ago

'I will never see that couch again': Ontario customers worried after furniture orders go undelivered

Several GTA residents who purchased furniture from a Mississauga furniture store through financing plans are concerned they may never receive their orders.

CTV News - Business - 1 day ago

Americans Are Largely Divided On Whether To Pace AI If It Means Risk Losing The Race With China: Poll

The public divide is also playing out in Congress as lawmakers debate new safeguards while Washington and Beijing compete over advanced models and chips.

International Business Times - Technology - 2 days ago

Iran's AI-powered cyber threat sparks alarm over US infrastructure

Theresa Payton discusses the investigation into an Iran link to cyberattacks on energy tankers. She also addresses the growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and compares the panic to the Y2K bug.

Fox News - Technology - 2 days ago

Local bestsellers for the week ended Sept. 13

A new number one in fiction this week, as "The Pirate Queen" by Ariel Lawhon hits the list at number one. "Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump" by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan continues to dominate in nonfiction.

Boston Globe - Entertainment - 2 days ago

European stocks edge lower as oil prices and bond yields retreat

Oil prices retreated while European stock markets opened lower on Friday after the Bank of Japan became the third major central bank in a month to raise interest rates.

Euronews - Business - 2 days ago

NHS: 20 women had unnecessary mastectomies, while others suffered harm

Of 514 cases reviewed by a trust so far, 315 patients have been found to have suffered harm, including 77 who suffered significant harm.

Evening Standard - Health - 2 days ago

Maty Ryan on outer as Socceroos call up seven uncapped players for Brazil series

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic said the national team captain is “not out of the picture” after not selecting him for matches against Brazil.

Sydney Morning Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Walmart store brand of frozen food recalled nationwide after listeria found

Two lots of Walmart store brand frozen pasta have been recalled after testing by the Departments of Agriculture in Florida and Washington state found listeria.

The Columbian - Business - 2 days ago

FCC approves foreign owners for a merged Paramount-Warner Bros.

Royal families of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi will own nearly 50% of the equity of a merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

The virtual worlds where robots are trained -- Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.

BBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

BBC News - Business - 2 days ago

Netanyahu to take UN podium while Palestinian leader denied visa again

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes committed in Gaza, is set to take the podium at...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Los Angeles' Top Real Estate Agents Celebrated at The Hollywood Reporter's Power Broker Awards

The sixth annual event, presented by The Society Group, took place at the Antelo View Estate in Bel-Air.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Dolphins vs. 49ers prediction: Odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury update, betting trends, and stats

Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers – Betting Preview for September 20, 2026

NBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

LLMs respond differently to harmful prompts when AI watermarking is used

SynthID can cause models to follow harmful instructions they would otherwise refuse.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Canada Child Benefit costs jumped sharply with post-COVID inflation, PBO says

Program’s payout totalled $29.2-billion in 2024-25, up 16 per cent from 2022-23, largely owing to inflation indexing

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

London property manager breach may have exposed bank details and lockbox codes

City Relay says intruders accessed its Metabase Cloud instance twice and extracted customer data

Register UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Macklemore Invited by Mayor of Arab-Majority Dearborn, Michigan, to Perform Free Concert After Anti-Israel Rants

Abdullah Hammoud, the mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, has reportedly invited Macklemore to perform a free concert in the Arab-majority city after the rapper was removed from Ed Sheeran's tour following an anti-Israel rant on stage.

Breitbart - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Cisco drops another exploited zero-day, this time a perfect 10

ISE authentication bypass under active attack just days after another Cisco zero-day sent admins scrambling to patch

Register UK - Technology - 2 days ago

Human brain tissue grows in mice in study of related disorders

Scientists have transplanted lab-grown human brain tissue into specially engineered mice to create a model for studying human brain development and...

Daily Sabah - Science - 2 days ago

Bank of England defies Fed's rate-hike lead, leaving rates unchanged

The Bank of England is expected to keep rates steady Thursday, even after U.K. inflation rose to 3.1% and energy costs keep pressure on prices.

CNBC - Business - 2 days ago

One Nation's WA leader says they can't vet everyone after alleged neo-Nazi hands out how-to-vote cards

David Donis, the founder of the now-defunct Society of Western Australian Nationalists, handed out how-to-vote cards for Luke Herdegen at the Singleton Primary School booth on August 29.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 3 days ago

Drake's FOMO film takes fans on a Toronto-filled summer ride, featuring new music and Iron Man suits -- Kayla McLean -- News

Drake fans were treated to a little bit of everything — including several new tracks — when the rapper dropped his much anticipated "not so short film" on Tuesday night.

CBC News - Entertainment - 3 days ago

How climate change worsened Nepal's deadly mountain collapse

A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people and left thousands missing. Scientists say decades of warming helped set the disaster in motion.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 3 days ago

Minister told limited change to council reorganisation will undermine devolution

County authorities insist the process must revert to the previously agreed process after the review announced earlier this month.

Evening Standard - Politics - 3 days ago

The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful models, says Madhumita Murgia for the Financial Times.

The deep schism between OpenAI and Anthropic has led to a race-like dynamic towards ever more powerful models, says Madhumita Murgia for the Financial Times.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 3 days ago

Ed Sheeran didn't have the 'Perfect' response to the Macklemore controversy – now the beloved singer risks becoming a pariah

Until this week the singer seemed to be close to universally beloved, but the Israel-Palestine issue is so toxic it can turn public opinion on a dime

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump's Kennedy Center closure is 'unlawful,' Rep. Beatty says in hearing request

President Donald Trump says renovations at the Kennedy Center will not occur until the courts allow his name to be restored on the performing arts center.

CNBC - Politics - 3 days ago

Federal Reserve hikes key rate for 1st time in 3 years, defying Trump demands for a cut

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation, a move that could spur a sharp response

Lancaster Online - World - 3 days ago

Which huge group just announced a 2027 tour?

The heavy metal icons will rock Buffalo's Highmark Stadium on June 8.

New York Post - Entertainment - 3 days ago

'Violated' singles say dates secretly filmed them with Meta Ray-Bans — as 'creep glasses' trend sparks outrage

Courtney McAnuff said a man she met for a date in Manhattan in the summer of 2024 recorded her while wearing Meta's camera-equipped Ray-Bans.

New York Post - Technology - 3 days ago

Two years after COP29, Azerbaijan turns pledges into investment

The country has committed €540 million to climate-resilient irrigation and launched an AI-based farmer-scoring system, developed with the FAO, to channel subsidies to smallholders who adopt water-saving and soil-regenerating techniques.

Euronews - Environment - 3 days ago

Iran does not need to beat the Americans militarily. It just needs to outlast them

As Yemen's Houthis ramp up the costs of war in the Gulf, Tehran is wagering on US elections to bring a political sea change

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 3 days ago

Reform UK leadership frontrunners in Wales and how winner will be selected

The Senedd group will meet immediately following the shock news of leader Dan Thomas' departure from the role

WalesOnline - Politics - 4 days ago

BT Email users hit by barrage of unsolicited password reset PINs

Telco says accounts are secure as customers report hundreds of mystery codes arriving in rapid bursts

Register UK - Technology - 4 days ago

University students launch 'student list' to shake up Serbia's elections - Serbia's university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote. 15/09/2026

Video. Serbia’s university students formally entered the election race on Monday, 14 September, challenging President Aleksandar Vučić and his ruling party ahead of the 25 October early parliamentary vote.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Counting the votes: Warsh faces tough battle as Fed girds for expected rate hike

Traders were pricing in a better than 92% probability of a rate increase, as well as a more than 75% chance for another one in December.

CNBC - Business - 4 days ago

U.S. Women's Open in 2044 will cap run of five USGA events at Lancaster Country Club [updated]

After holding two wildly successful U.S. Women’s Opens at Lancaster Country Club in the last 11 years, the U.S. Golf Association has decided to come back for more.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 4 days ago

Ed Sheeran's Tour Is Hemorrhaging Artists

After Macklemore was dropped, other openers Finneas, Aaron Rowe, and Beoga left of their own volition.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 4 days ago

United States Space Force says US has weapons in orbit - Once a hunting ground for Cold War bragging rights, space has now evolved into a key strategic arena, as states jostle for a military and technological edge. 14/09/2026

Once a hunting ground for Cold War bragging rights, space has now evolved into a key strategic arena, as states jostle for a military and technological edge.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Ed Sheeran Breaks Silence As Macklemore Dropped From Tour Over Gaza Remarks

Ed Sheeran has spoken out after Macklemore was dropped from his tour following the rapper's remarks about the war in Gaza.

Newsweek - Entertainment - 4 days ago

United States confirms that Space Force has weapons in orbit

The United States has confirmed that it is deploying weapons into Earth's orbit — fueling concerns about an outer space arms race with Russia and China.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 4 days ago

What are 'space weapons', which US says it has deployed into orbit?

The rare announcement from Washington is expected to raise alarm among allies and adversaries alike, experts say.

Aljazeera - Science - 4 days ago

Drone strikes hit key Ukraine-Poland supply route, sparking border fires - Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze. 14/09/2026

Video. Ukraine said a Russian drone strike ignited a fire at a petrol station near the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing with Poland in the early hours of Sunday, 13 September. Video filmed close to the crossing showed flames and thick smoke as firefighters tackled the blaze.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

USC men's basketball coach accused of launching racist tirade at star player in explosive lawsuit

The coach allegedly told him, “Yes, leave! Go back to the f—king Dominican Republic! Nobody wants you here!! F—k you!”

New York Post - Sports - 5 days ago

Sydney Sweeney's 'sexualized' sports betting ad slammed by Canadian athletes -- Natalie Stechyson -- News

U.S. actor Sydney Sweeney is once again facing backlash over an advertisement. But this time, she's enraged female athletes around the world with a nude sports betting ad — and her response.

CBC News - Entertainment - 5 days ago

Tech CEO warns centralized AI power could lead to 'counterfeit' humans, technocrats seeking control

Tech CEO warns AI's 'scary' ability to mimic humans could be used by technocrats to 'control the world'

New York Post - Technology - 5 days ago

Retired wind turbines are turning into tiny homes and alpine skis

What happens to decommissioned wind turbines and blades? Some are finding new life as buildings.

Euronews - Environment - 7 days ago

Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market. -- Sep 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.

CBS News - Health - 7 days ago

Drought, floods, crop loss, extreme heat — a "supersized" El Nino is already being felt in many parts of the world.

A "supersized" El Nino weather pattern could bring widespread drought, flooding, and crop loss. Parts of the world are already feeling the impact.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 7 days ago

Report: U.S. Ties Chinese Satellite Imagery to Iranian Strike That Killed Troops

The finding adds pressure ahead of Trump and Xi's planned September 24 summit. A former CIA analyst said the flow of Chinese technology and data to Iran 'starts to look pretty substantial' in improving its long-range strike capabilities

Haaretz - US News - 7 days ago

'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

Paris, France: Celine Dion is set to make her long awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological d...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: US officially ends largest outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce

Health officials reportedly announced the end of their largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak after contaminated iceberg lettuce affected thousands of people though the FDA is still investigating...

International The News - Health - 8 days ago

Courts & Lawsuits -- Woman widowed by Amazon crash sues shipping titan in Miami

The lawsuit comes less than a day after Miami-Dade County authorities identified the five killed in the crash.

Miami New Times - US News - 8 days ago

9/11 at 25: Has the US learned anything from its 'war on terror'?

Imperial defeat abroad, surveillance at home and complicity in Israel's genocide have left a fading superpower none the wiser a quarter century on

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 8 days ago

My funny Irish-American mother would be appalled by the things done in her name since 9/11

A post on Facebook informed me the 9/11 families were petitioning to prevent my mayor, Zohran Mamdani, from attending the 25th anniversary commemorative event. I hate this time of year

Irish Times - Opinion - 9 days ago

Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF

More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.

Aljazeera - Environment - 9 days ago

Exclusive: Investigation alleges chemical weapons use in Sudan - Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war. 09/09/2026

Former Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons officials say they have found evidence that the Sudanese government may have deployed chemicals amid the country's ongoing civil war.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

UAE warned Netanyahu of 7 October attack, Israeli newspaper reports - Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel's election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas' 7 October attack in 2023. 08/09/2026

Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a political storm and accusations in the middle of Israel’s election campaign that he ignored a direct warning from the UAE about the imminence of Hamas’ 7 October attack in 2023.

Euronews - World - 9 days ago

Pensioner charged with child endangerment over 16 'feral' children deemed 'unfit to stand trial'

The children were said to be living "like livestock" in the run-down property

WalesOnline - World - 10 days ago

Climate Change -- August 2026 ties for hottest month ever recorded

The looming El Niño conditions, combined with the warming effects of climate change, contributed to the historic temperatures

Scientific American - Environment - 10 days ago

The Fed's interest rate call could come down to a few hundredths of a point

As markets vacillate between which way they see policymakers leaning, all eyes will turn to economic reports measuring producer and consumer prices.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Scott: More disclosure needed when mayor can't serve due to health

After reading various news articles and letters to the editor last month, I felt persuaded to write expressing my own concern about the Dover mayor’s recent absence and the declining faith in his ability to lead the city.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 12 days ago

Federal investigators probe Amazon cargo jet's runway crash that killed 5 in Miami

Video of Sunday’s landing appears to show the Boeing 767 remaining airborne well down the runway before touching down.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 12 days ago

Ebola: Why children are last to be treated in medical crises

In the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, children are more likely to die than adults. But it's not always due to the disease. Specific medicines for younger people are often harder to come by.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 14 days ago

Women accounted for almost all of job gains in August. Here's why

Women accounted for virtually all of August's payroll gains, the latest sign of their growing power in the labor market.

CNBC - Business - 15 days ago

New curating team appointed at IFTUK as organisation changes date of key event

NEW appointments have been announced at Irish Film and Television UK (IFTUK) this week.Founded i...

Irish Post - Business - 16 days ago

Ben Gvir deletes AI video showing emaciated Palestinian prisoners after backlash

Israel’s far-right national security minister removed the clip that prompted comparisons with Nazi concentration camps

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 17 days ago

Israel Halted Supply of Water to Gaza Amid Ongoing Desalination Crisis

Experts say Gaza sewage, caused by war-damaged water infrastructure, fueled a Mediterranean microalgae bloom that disrupted Israeli desalination plants. Nearly one million Gazans face water shortages, according to UNICEF

Haaretz - Science - 17 days ago

Tragic Fin Tarling's funeral details announced as family make special request

The funeral arrangements for professional cyclist Finlay Tarling have been confirmed by the family

WalesOnline - Sports - 17 days ago

Six easy swaps to avoid ultra-processed foods -- Ultra-processed foods are in more foods than you might realise. These tasty recipes will help you avoid them.

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are in more foods you might realise. These tasty recipes will help you avoid them.

BBC News - Health - 18 days ago

Tragedy in Nepal: How do flash floods happen?

When flash floods sweep through the Himalayas, there is often little time to react. Scientists are working to understand the risks and improve early warning systems.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 23 days ago

His father with dementia vanished near home. How can Singapore keep these seniors safe?

As the numbers of dementia cases rise in Singapore, more families will face the challenge of keeping loved ones safe without restricting their lives. Talking Point looks at Japan’s approach and how responsibility of care can be shared.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 24 days ago

This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 26 days ago

Heart surgery cured a man's skin cancer — but left him with a bizarre new condition

A 60-year-old Australian farmer identified as Mr. A had stage four melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. At this advanced stage, only 35% of patients survive for five years.

New York Post - Weird - 29 days ago

Remains of long-lost medieval convent discovered under football pitch

Advanced radar has exposed an extensive complex just three feet below the surface

Independent UK - Science - 30 days ago

Millions of Illnesses Linked to Foodborne Parasites in New Research

Many parasitic infections can cause “severe and long-lasting health problems” after the initial illness, a doctor told Newsweek.

Newsweek - Technology - 1 month ago

Dangerous rabid beavers attack 2 teens, popular park partially closed

The more recent incident took place on August 5, when a 19-year-old fisherman was bitten in the ankle by a beaver.

New York Post - Weird - 1 month ago

Health Warning Issued to Anyone Watching Tonight's Solar Eclipse

Health and space experts are warning that even a brief glance at the event without proper protection could cause permanent damage.

Newsweek - Technology - 1 month ago

How much sunshine do we really need? -- Some people just need a few minutes per day in the summer – while others require much longer.

Some people just need a few minutes per day in the summer – while others require much longer.

BBC News - Health - 1 month ago

Just a week of meditation causes striking changes in the brain

Researchers say meditation may produce some brain changes associated with psychedelic experiences

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Can Reddit Survive the AI Boom?

The platform is making AI better while AI is making it worse.

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

Viral Ghana mystic predicts Cabo Verde to upset Messi in Miami World Cup game

The spiritual society, including this witch doctor and Billy the cat, are calling for a monumental upset on Friday in Miami.

Miami New Times - Sports - 2 months ago

What Does Mark Zuckerberg Want With Prediction Markets?

Meta’s latest copycat act may be less about getting into gambling than about creating another siphon for unpaid content and data.

New York Magazine - Technology - 2 months ago

Eating on the floor has reminded me of the importance of family time beyond the holidays -- Isma Ishtiaq -- News

Isma Ishtiaq’s family have revived their tradition of eating cross-legged on the floor on a simple beige mat, and it’s taught her about the threads that tie her dad’s past to her present in Canada.

CBC News - Opinion - 3 months ago

Surprising link between alcohol use and social media in kids

‘These findings suggest that social media environments may play a role in exposure to alcohol-related content and behaviors,’ one researcher said

Independent UK - Health - 4 months ago

The debt trap: Student loan crisis explained

Millions of students are facing a debt of more than £50,000 -- with some left owing more than £100,000 - after studying at universities across England. And for those unable to keep up with the interest, the debt keeps climbing.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

US Fed confronts stagflation risk as Iran war triggers oil shock and clouds rate path -- 3 min read

Surging crude prices, slowing growth, and mixed jobs data leave the U.S. Federal Reserve balancing inflation risks against a weakening economy

First Post - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Here's Exactly How Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Was Ripped Apart In The 1990s, According To A '90s New York Kid

The latest episode of FX's <i>Love Story</i> trades the glossy romantic lens for the darkness of '90s paparazzi culture.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 6 months ago

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during penalty decision

Bundesliga 2 club Preussen Munster said "a masked spectator from the active fan section illegally entered the pitch and unplugged the technical equipment" during their league match against Hertha Berlin.

Sky News - Weird - 6 months ago

Kristi Noem Fired As Homeland Security Secretary

Noem has reportedly been on shaky ground for months. Embarrassing blow-ups Wednesday at a hearing on Capitol Hill reportedly pushed President Donald Trump over the edge.

Inside Edition - Politics - 6 months ago

Should we be amused or afraid of China's 'kung fu robots'? -- China's Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China's manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

China’s Spring Festival Gala showcased humanoid robots performing kung fu, dance and acrobatics, highlighting rapid advances in robotics and AI. The performances sparked concerns over China’s manufacturing ambitions, tech rivalry with the US, and whether these machines signal industrial progress or are just a spectacle

First Post - Technology - 7 months ago

Man Who Earned Jet in Pepsi Points in 1996 Finally Gets His Prize in Super Bowl Ad — Sort of (Exclusive)

In 1996, John Leonard took Pepsi's ad to redeem 7 million loyalty points for a fighter jet as an actual offer. The company laughed it off and won in court. Thirty years later, Leonard is turning those points into free flights for life, thanks to Frontier

People - Entertainment - 7 months ago

Top Gadgets of 2025 in India We Got Our Hands On -- Unique and useful gadgets beyond smartphones that caught our eye this year and elevated their respective segments.

Unique and useful gadgets beyond smartphones that caught our eye this year and elevated their respective segments.

First Post - Technology - 8 months ago

I've Seen Friends And Family Members Get Swooped Up By The Manosphere, And As A Liberal Man, I Hate It But See The Allure

The manosphere has worked to create a “safe space” for men by love bombing them.

BuzzFeed News - Opinion - 9 months ago

Two over-the-counter medications you should never combine, doctors say

Doctors have warned that mixing the two drugs can be dangerous as they both contain a high amount of a certain chemical

Independent UK - Health - 10 months ago

What medical conditions can airlines reasonably ask a passenger about?

Plane Talk: As a former BBC editor is denied boarding due to his lack of a medical note, the health requirements for flying appear to be under scrutiny

Independent UK - Health - 10 months ago

Elon Musk Hired a Dozen Texas Lobbyists This Year. State Law Keeps the Extent of Their Influence Under Wraps.

Musk, the billionaire businessman behind Tesla and SpaceX, influenced several new Texas laws this year. How his lobbyists came about these wins, however, is more of a mystery.

ProPublica - Politics - 11 months ago

Canada needs agency to manage public UFO sightings, says new federal report -- Bryce Hoye -- News -- - -- Canada -- - -- Manitoba

Whether you're a believer, skeptic or fall somewhere in between, a new federally-commissioned report recommends a government agency be tasked with responding to UFO reports from the public and pilots.

CBC News - Technology - 1 year ago

Gabriel Byrne modern horror classic Hereditary named scariest film of all time in new scientific study

A MODERN horror movie classic with a distinctly Irish feel has been named the scariest film of al...

Irish Post - Weird - 1 year ago

Tracking rising cost of cars, trucks, groceries ahead of Trump's tariffs -- CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs imposed​ and soon-to-be-imposed by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed​ and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News - Business - 1 year ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago