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Canada is investing $150M to make AI safer. Will it work? The federal government is investing $150 million in LawZero, a Montreal-based non-profit working to build a new kind of AI model. Germany is providing an additional 100 million euros. The funding comes amid new, high-profile warnings from AI leaders about existential risks from cutting-edge models. Politics - | 7 hours ago

The federal government is investing $150 million in LawZero, a Montreal-based non-profit working to build a new kind of AI model. Germany is providing an additional 100 million euros. The funding comes amid new, high-profile warnings from AI leaders about existential risks from cutting-edge models.

CBC News - Politics - 9 minutes ago

the big winners at this year's Emmy Awards

Hacks, Pluribus, The Traitors, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert were the other big winners of the night.

Consequence of Sound - Entertainment - 2 hours ago

Trump: Iran Wants Deal, Reached Out 'Directly' as War Nears End

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has contacted the United States “directly” and “very much” wants a deal.

Breitbart - Sports - 2 hours ago

Trump calls Canada's potential EU associate membership 'laughable,' warns Europe of 'very heavy tariffs'

Trump called Canada's proposed European Union associate membership "laughable" and threatened heavy tariffs on Europe if made with "bad intention."

Fox News - Business - 2 hours ago

Republican senator warns Carney against tightening Canada's links to European Union -- Politics

A long-serving Republican senator from a border state is warning Prime Minister Mark Carney against strengthening Canada's economic and political ties to the European Union.

CBC News - Politics - 3 hours ago

Trump: Iran 'Very Much' Wants a Deal, Reached Out 'Directly' — 'Hopefully' Nearing End of War

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has contacted the United States “directly” and “very much” wants a deal.

Breitbart - Politics - 5 hours ago

U.S. probing suspected cyberattack on tanker -- The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack. Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concern that these giant vessels could be used as weapons. Nicole Sganga reports.

The FBI and the Coast Guard are investigating a giant oil tanker on its way to Texas that may have been taken over by a cyberattack. Iranian state media claims hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concern that these giant vessels could be used as weapons. Nicole Sganga reports.

CBS News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Trump mocks 'laughable' EU offer to make Canada an associate member, warns of 'heavy tariffs'

President Trump ridiculed the European Union’s “laughable” offer to make Canada the group’s first-ever associate member as the US-Canada trade fight deepens.

New York Post - World - 6 hours ago

Yemen's Houthis promise US not to expand Iran war to Red Sea at secret Oman summit

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi movement promised US officials that it would only attack Saudi Arabian ships and otherwise allow commercial traffic in the Red Sea during a secret summit in Oman over the...

New York Post - World - 7 hours ago

Trump says he still has confidence in Fed Chair Warsh, demands 1% or lower interest rates

President Donald Trump previously threatened to cut off trade with countries that have trade surpluses with the U.S. if the Fed doesn't cut interest rates.

CNBC - Opinion - 7 hours ago

Trump's Wars, Both Real And Trade, Are Now Hiking Americans' Borrowing Costs, Too

The Federal Reserve hiked interest rates for the first time since 2023, citing “geopolitical” factors beyond its control.

Huffington Post - Politics - 8 hours ago

As the 'Digger' Awards Campaign Launches, Will Tom Cruise Do What it Takes to Win an Oscar?

Will Tom Cruise play ball to get an Oscar? Warners is going all in to promote him in 'Digger,' but the $160 million film faces box office struggles.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations -- As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.

As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County.

CBS News - US News - 9 hours ago

Mearsheimer: There's no diplomatic way out of the Ukraine war

John Mearsheimer discusses the Ukraine war, Trump’s diplomacy, the legacy of 9/11 and the global shift from unipolarity to a multipolar order

Russia Today - World - 10 hours ago

RCMP aware of FBI probe into alleged data breach of millions of drivers' licences in Canada, U.S.

The RCMP says they are aware of reports regarding an FBI investigation into the alleged exposure of tens of millions of drivers’ licences belonging to people in Canada and the U.S. being sold on the dark web.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Active-duty military members leak images of damage to US planes and bases during Iran war

Previously unseen photos show the aftermath of Iranian strikes on US facilities in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Independent UK - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

'We're losing control,' Canadian AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio warns -- Opens in new window

The Canadian computer scientist considered one of the founders of AI, Yoshua Bengio, told AFP that humanity is “losing control” of the technology and that the world needs guardrails similar to nuclear arms controls.

CTV News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi sentenced to 25 years for 1990s war crimes

A European Union-backed court on Wednesday convicted former Kosovo president Hashim Thaçi of four counts of war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.

CBC News - World - 10 hours ago

Republican Rebellion Over Iran War Shows GOP Alarm Bells Ringing in Iowa

Midterm vulnerabilities appear to be translating into growing opposition against Donald Trump's war.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Vance Says Iran War to Enter 'Different Phase' in Coming Months

The U.S. vice president provided an update on the conflict.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

Saudi warplanes attack Yemen as Houthis solidify gains

Militant group in Yemen captured the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish, near the chokepoint of the Bab al-Mandab strait

Irish Times - World - 13 hours ago

BoC concerned trade war will weigh on confidence, deliberations show

Governing council discussed how the trade dispute could put a chill on household spending, business investment and hiring

The Globe and Mail - Business - 13 hours ago

Consumers hit by one-two punch of oil and rates from Iran war

Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are lifting energy and borrowing costs for U.S. households, pushing consumers to draw more heavily on savings.

CNBC - Business - 13 hours ago

Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign" -- Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards. -- Sep 12

Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.

CBS News - Science - 14 hours ago

Huawei Watch GT 7 Pro: Heart & diabetes risk awareness -- m read

Wearable shifts from passive tracking to proactive cardiovascular, metabolic alerts

Gulf News - Technology - 15 hours ago

Joe Rogan thinks AI running the government would 'stop all wars on the planet'

Podcaster suggests bright future of post-human leadership as debate continues to rage over the development of artificial intelligence

Independent UK - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

2026 Emmys top moments -- "People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards. -- Sep 15

"People" executive editor for TV and events Breanne Heldman breaks down the top moments from the 2026 Emmy Awards.

CBS News - Entertainment - 19 hours 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 - 19 hours ago

Trump Went to War With Iran. One Woman's Death Shook the Regime More.

"Military force can destroy infrastructure and eliminate leaders; it cannot manufacture an indigenous uprising," one expert said.

Newsweek - World - 20 hours ago

From nail hammering to drilling, Japan's new robots push physical AI forward

Video. Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

Euronews - World - 20 hours ago

An EU-backed court convicts former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years in prison

An EU-backed court convicts former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci of war crimes and sentences him to 25 years in prison.

Bay to Bay News - World - 21 hours ago

New imagery reveals US underplaying extent of damage from Iranian attacks

Active service members say 'major damage' to US assets is being downplayed

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Houthi attack reaches Mecca for first time as Yemen war escalates

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation condemned the strike as a "heinous" attack. Mecca is Islam's holiest site and the focal point of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

CNBC - Politics - 22 hours ago

Saudi Arabia says Houthis target Mecca, warns of 'red line'

The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses had destroyed a Houthi-deployed drone just outside Mecca, Islam’s holiest city.

Deutsche Welle - World - 1 day ago

Vance: 'First Phase' U.S.-Iran Conflict Over — 'Much Different Phase' Ahead

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S.-Iran conflict will enter a “much different phase” within months, declaring the first stage complete.

Breitbart - Sports - 1 day ago

Live updates from the 2026 Delaware primary election: Atkins wins Republican primary for House District 41 seat

The Daily State News will be posting results from Delaware’s Tuesday, Sept. 15, primary election races as they are decided.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

House Votes to Pass Iran War Powers Resolution

The House of Representatives previously passed two war powers resolutions calling for President Donald Trump to end the war with Iran.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

US speaker Mike Johnson rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China

Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.

Aljazeera - Science - 1 day ago

DeSean Jackson knows Delaware State has to play better than it did in victory

DOVER — Sure, DeSean Jackson is happy his Delaware State football team won the game. And the Hornets’ defense in particular did some good things on Saturday. But the bottom line is that …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 1 day ago

Salesforce CEO joins growing chorus of tech leaders warning about AI risks

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff urged the AI industry to act responsibly as increasingly powerful models are developed.

CNBC - Technology - 1 day ago

Iran war has cost $38 billion, budget office says

U.S. combat operations against Iran have cost at least $38 billion and could cost up to $3 billion a month as the war continues.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Canada to emerge from US trade war more independent: PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Canada intends to emerge from its trade war with the United States with a stronger, more resilient...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Amazon Volunteers to Give Awards to Apple TV Now

The Emmys are reportedly considering a move to Prime Video.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Republican Rep. Massie seeks Hegseth's impeachment over Iran

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for executing Iran war orders without Congress' approval.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

US 'forcefully' deters 2 Iranian boats from taking Navy drone in Middle East

U.S. forces stopped an Iranian attempt to steal an American surface drone patrolling waters in the Middle East.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war, will force House vote on resolution

Massie (R-Ky.) made the surprise announcement on the House floor, accusing Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution of 1973

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Gates Foundation warns AI could widen inequality as foundation pledges US$1B to expand access

Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities.

CTV News - Science - 1 day ago

Middle East conflict: US military confirms Iran war has led to munitions shortfall

The US military has confirmed it is facing a shortage of ammunition, six months into the war with Iran. That's despite President Donald Trump insisting the country has "virtually unlimited" stocks. The Pentagon watchdog says munitions worth more than US$22 billion were used in the first four months of the conflict. The

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

What weapon could the US have put into space? -- The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Iranian Strikes Damaged Hundreds of Structures at US Bases, Pentagon Watchdog Report Finds

The Department of War’s inspector general’s report appears to be the fullest official audit of the Iran war and its financial impact.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Top AI Leaders Have Warned About The Tech Moving Too Fast. They Have Now Started Working Together.

OpenAI's policy chief Chris Lehane told Bloomberg that the company is working with Anthropic and Google DeepMind on AI safety.

International Business Times - Technology - 1 day ago

Iran war exposed US munitions shortfalls and production bottlenecks, Pentagon IG says

The most persistent bottlenecks involve the production of solid rocket motors and the availability of high-grade explosives, the report said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Why AI researchers warn humanity could face extinction

Could artificial intelligence pose an existential threat to humanity? Some leading researchers are warning against an unregulated race toward AI superintelligence.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 1 day ago

UK will 'heed the warnings' about AI risks, senior minister Louise Haigh to say

She will say artificial intelligence has enormous potential but the Government will not ignore the risks posed by the technology.

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

Poland and Ukraine condemn Russian strikes near their border - The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track. 14/09/2026

The strike hit a Warsaw-bound train near to the border a short time after another train carrying various foreign dignitaries passed through the same track.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

Iranian FM heads to China for talks, Pentagon reveals financial cost of war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit China on Wednesday for talks, Beijing's foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

'More dangerous than drugs': BJP's war on beef in India's West Bengal

Since Prime Minister Modi's BJP came to power in West Bengal, beef is vanishing from menus as supplies become harder.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 1 day ago

U.S. seeks to seize crypto it says are from Iran petroleum sales to China buyers

Two Chinese companies, are alleged to have used trading accounts in Binance to launder the illicit proceeds and funnel the funds to Tehran or its proxies.

CNBC - Politics - 1 day ago

NATO Jets Down Drone In Lithuanian Airspace After Bloc Warns Strikes Will Drive Support For Ukraine

Antanas Matutis, commander of the Lithuanian air force, said that the wreckage had been found, and the drone “likely” was carrying explosives.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Thelma And Louise writer hopes to raise awareness of violence on women

Rachel Tucker as Louise and Amy Lennox as Thelma, during the preview of the new stage show Thelma And Louise.

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 2 days ago

The Emmy Awards Was Terrible TV About Truly Great Shows

How could a ceremony meant to honor the best in television be such bad TV itself?

The Daily Beast - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Every Single Thing That Happened at the 2026 Emmy Awards

Widow’s Bay sweeps, The Pitt sees the opposite of a sophomore slump, and DTF St. Louis exacts revenge.

New York Magazine - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Who won Emmys for 2026? See the full winners list here. -- The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the best in television and streaming from the past year on Monday. See the full list of winners and nominees.

CBS News - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Sam Altman backs new AI safety approach as he warns of 2 major threats

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warned of two scenarios that could derail AI progress, from losing control of alignment to dangerous concentration of power.

Fox News - Business - 2 days ago

EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it

The Columbian - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Iran claims that US attack on Iranian commercial ship killed one - Tehran accused the United States for the latest attack on an Iranian commercial ship near Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, as the blows between US and Iran in the strait continue. 13/09/2026

Tehran accused the United States for the latest attack on an Iranian commercial ship near Qeshm, the largest island in the Strait of Hormuz, as the blows between US and Iran in the strait continue.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Gulf States Back Out of Iran's Strait Scheme as Houthi Attacks Continue

A planned conference with Iran and the Gulf Arab states over the future of the Strait of Hormuz was postponed by Saudi Arabia.

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

Latvia's AirBaltic files for bankruptcy protection amid Iran war woes

Latvia's national carrier airBaltic voluntarily filed for ​protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in New York, it announced on...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Houthis seize key island in Bab el-Mandeb, take control of the strait - Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control. 12/09/2026

Houthi fighters reached Perim Island which divides the Bab el-Mandeb into two shipping lanes after government forces withdrew, completing the group's takeover of the strait. Together with Iran's Hormuz blockade, this puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.

Euronews - World - 2 days ago

Iran Is Exacting a Price on Trump's Energy War as Netanyahu Eyes Escalation

Trump chose economic pressure over all-out war with Iran. Now the Houthis are confronting Saudi Arabia, while Netanyahu is trying to draw Tehran into the fighting through Lebanon

Haaretz - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Hormuz diplomacy stalls as Gulf states suspend meeting with Iran

Gulf Arab states canceled planned talks with Iran on Monday as Yemen’s Houthis launched a fresh attack on Saudi Arabia, widening a conflict that has...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Netanyahu's 'eighth front': Israel's billion-dollar war on the truth is failing

Israel has killed record numbers of journalists and spent more than $1bn on influence campaigns - yet the world has never believed it less

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Why the US-Iran peace deal falling apart wasn't all Trump's fault

The US president has so far failed to find a way to get Iran to agree to a permanent agreement, and a fringe group inside the Iranian regime may be the reason for that.

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 3 days ago

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

The revelations in Anthropic's threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity.

BBC News - Business - 3 days ago

Avelo CEO warns airfares may rise as fuel prices hit 'uncomfortably high' levels

The Avelo Airlines CEO said that rising fuel costs have become the airline industry's latest challenge as oil prices surge on Middle East tensions.

Fox News - Business - 3 days ago

RFK Jr. got outdone by Taco Bell -- Ashlie D. Stevens -- Sen. Warren is using Taco Bell's outbreak response to ask why federal agencies couldn't communicate as clearly

Sen. Warren is using Taco Bell’s outbreak response to ask why federal agencies couldn’t communicate as clearly

Salon - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Delaware State fends off Bowie State for second football win

It wasn’t always good. But, for Delaware State, it was good enough. The Hornets needed a big goal-line stand in the fourth quarter before finally putting away a 21-6 victory over NCAA …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 3 days ago

War, sanctions and inflation leave Iran short of hundreds of medicines - Prices for basic medicines such as paracetamol and insulin have skyrocketed amid major shortages of less common pharmaceuticals. More than 70% of healthcare costs in Iran are paid out of pocket, leaving the most vulnerable patients unable to afford treatment. 11/09/2026

Prices for basic medicines such as paracetamol and insulin have skyrocketed amid major shortages of less common pharmaceuticals. More than 70% of healthcare costs in Iran are paid out of pocket, leaving the most vulnerable patients unable to afford treatment.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

Do data centres pay their own way? The answer is not straightforward

Data centres impose massive costs on the power system, of that there is no doubt – but do they pay enough to cover their costs?

Irish Times - Opinion - 4 days ago

Delaware high school football scores

Saturday, Sept. 12 Wilmington Charter 42, First State Military 14 Cape Henlopen 33, William Penn 19 Archmere 50, St. Elizabeth 0 Thursday, Sept. 10 Woodbridge 30, Wilm. Friends 18 …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 4 days ago

Six months on, the Iran war remains unfinished -- m read

Six months into the Iran war, the Gulf faces disruption, rising risks and no clear end in sight, as shifting battles reshape regional security and oil routes.

Gulf News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Venice Golden Lion goes to Woman Unknown, postwar film about 'female body as battleground'

Saoirse Ronan misses out after premiering directorial debut at festival

Irish Times - Entertainment - 4 days ago

Analysis - Trade 'war' or not, are Canada and the United States now dug in? Aaron Wherry - News - Politics - | September 12

Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, might not like to think of it as a trade 'war.' But whatever you call it — a difference of opinion? an incongruity? the unpleasantness? — it's been going for more than 19 months. And it seems now that it could be several more months before hostilities are reduced, let alone ceased.

CBC News - Business - 4 days ago

US Blockade of Iran Redirects 100 Ships in 60 Days, CENTCOM Says

Trump said the United States continues to help guide commercial vessels through the waterway despite recent Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

I watched the twin towers burn. Now the US is repeating its worst mistakes in Iran

Twenty-five years of invasions and unconditional support for Israel have deepened the grievances behind 9/11 and left America less secure

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 4 days ago

Reflections on war and peace — when will we ever learn? [column]

Reflections on war and peace — when will we ever learn?

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Houthis blitz Yemen's Red Sea coastline in push to seize Bab el-Mandeb - The Houthis' latest offensive is meant to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives. 10/09/2026

The Houthis' latest offensive is meant to replicate Iran's Hormuz blockade in the Bab el-Mandeb, with Red Sea coastal towns and islands in the crucial waterway their top military objectives.

Euronews - World - 4 days ago

9/11 at 25: How the 'War on Terror' helped mainstream Europe's far right

The 'War on Terror' gave far-right Islamophobia legitimacy, reach and electoral force.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 4 days ago

UK charity faces regulatory warning after Israeli settlement property protest

Advice follows complaint over claims that a protest against the Great Israeli Real Estate Event targeted Jewish community

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Was It Worth It? SCOTUS and Big Law Pay the Price of Cowardice -- Amicus

A taxonomy of cowardice from Big Law to Bezos to Chief Justice John Roberts, and the first signs that courage can be contagious, too.

Slate - Politics - 4 days ago

US legislators push AI safety laws amid human extinction warnings

Concerns over AI's dangers grow as US legislators introduce bills to ensure human oversight and prevent rogue systems.

Aljazeera - Science - 5 days ago

At Pentagon 9/11 commemoration, Trump, Hegseth say war on terror continues

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used their remarks to pitch the Iran war as a continuance of the war on terrorism.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 5 days ago

Exclusive: Iranians tell Euronews how war emptied their wallets - In a Euronews exclusive, Euronews Farsi spoke with drivers, small business owners and salaried workers about life in an economy where fuel prices doubled overnight, and people can no longer afford basic food items. 10/09/2026

In a Euronews exclusive, Euronews Farsi spoke with drivers, small business owners and salaried workers about life in an economy where fuel prices doubled overnight, and people can no longer afford basic food items.

Euronews - World - 5 days ago

Anthropic warns of bids to use AI to build biological weapons

Experts urge stricter access to AI models as Anthropic reports rising misuse cases, including biological research risks.

Aljazeera - Science - 5 days ago

Under siege: Iran faces strategic dilemma as war of attrition drags on

As US pressure mounts, Tehran weighs whether to escalate or pursue diplomacy

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more -- Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners. -- Sep 4

Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.

CBS News - Science - 6 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 - 6 days ago

Qatar and UAE say Gulf cannot rely on US alone for region's security - Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" and that their economies "cannot be held hostage" by Tehran. 08/09/2026

Qatar and the UAE have called for stronger Gulf defences as US security protection is no longer enough, with officials stating that trust with Iran "is a mountain to climb" and that their economies "cannot be held hostage" by Tehran.

Euronews - World - 6 days ago

U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran

President Donald Trump hyped the sanctions plan as "economic D-Day" against Iran, but the U.S. has so far taken few steps to implement it.

CNBC - World - 7 days ago

Iran Resorts To Raising Gas Prices As U.S. Turns Up Economic Pressure

Economic strife has been an ongoing issue in Iran and led to massive protests late last year.

International Business Times - World - 7 days ago

Edwards: All workers should have union rights

Mark Mix’s Labor Day Opinion touts right-to-work claims and urges us to remember the “injustice of forced unionism” (“On Labor Day, remember injustice of forced unionism”).

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 7 days ago

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America' Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan. 08/09/2026

Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan.

Euronews - World - 7 days ago

U.S. reveals import ban on slew of Canadian goods as trade war escalates

Import bans on motorbikes, alcohol and dairy products are due to come into effect on Sept. 29 as the rift between the countries deepens.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

Iran fires at US warship as destroyed tankers deepen Hormuz crisis

Iran carried out fresh attacks on U.S. targets in the Middle East Wednesday in retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers, deepening the...

Daily Sabah - World - 7 days ago

To build in America, developers need to navigate the trade war

Rising material costs linked to tariffs, as well as fluctuating oil prices and a tight labour market, are weighing on the construction industry

The Globe and Mail - Technology - 9 days ago

Fuel prices at record Labor Day high in US thanks to Iran War and refinery issues

The average price of regular gas was $4.14 a gallon heading into the holiday, nearly a dollar higher than last year and well above the Labor Day weekend record of $3.82 from 2012.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 9 days ago

Investigation into Air India flight plunge flags hydraulic failure - India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds. 04/09/2026

India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau said the aircraft detected a triple-hydraulic failure, with the autopilot disengaging and a stall warning triggered for two seconds.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

The 4 Biggest Early Warning Signs Before A Heart Attack

In the weeks leading up to a cardiac event, many people report similar symptoms.

Huffington Post - Health - 10 days ago

Trump turns up the heat on Warsh as Fed rate hike looms

Ten days ahead of the next Federal Reserve meeting, the Trump administration looks to be in a full-court press to halt a rate hike in its tracks.

CNBC - Business - 11 days ago

Iranian café mogul jailed and stripped of assets for backing protests - Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of "propaganda against national security" for posting about the January protests on Instagram and encouraging staff to strike, in one of the harshest sentences handed to a private entrepreneur since the unrest. 03/09/2026

Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia café chain, was convicted of "propaganda against national security" for posting about the January protests on Instagram and encouraging staff to strike, in one of the harshest sentences handed to a private entrepreneur since the unrest.

Euronews - World - 11 days ago

Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' as conflict grinds on

As fraught mid-term elections draw nearer, the Trump administration is trying to rebrand the unpopular Iran war.

SBS - Politics - 12 days ago

Rogers: Are you truly aware of overdose crisis?

Nine years ago, I lost my 23-year-old son, Vincente, to an overdose. I quickly realized several things.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 12 days ago

Be careful what you post on social media, MP warns, after tweet apology

Lauren Edwards said she disengaged from social media shortly after becoming an MP and does not read anything about herself.

Evening Standard - Technology - 13 days ago

Rutherford: A $2.5B question about Delaware schools

Delaware will spend $2.52 billion in state taxpayer funds on public education in fiscal 2027 — 36% of the state’s entire nearly $7 billion operating budget.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 16 days ago

Bank of England chief warns new AI models threaten global financial stability

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has warned that frontier AI could materially increase cyber risks to the global financial system.

CNBC - Business - 16 days ago

The EU wants to lift a ban on spraying pesticides from the air. But experts warn that could trigger more pesticide use.

The EU wants to lift a decades-old ban on spraying pesticides from the air, allowing drones to be used for greater precision. But experts warn the plan could lead to even more pesticides being used in agriculture.

Deutsche Welle - Health - 17 days ago

'We won.' 'Winding down.' 'Close to over.' Six months of Trump on the Iran war

Over the six months of war with Iran, President Trump consistently attempted to shape the conflict's narrative through shifting and often contradictory statements. His comments have swung wildly from predicting imminent peace to threatening total obliteration of the Islamic Republic.

Los Angeles Times - World - 19 days ago

No safety net for people using AI chatbots for help investing, watchdog warns

The FCA’s survey of 18-40-year-olds who own or are considering investments found that 56% trust AI tools.

Evening Standard - Technology - 21 days ago

Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval

Washington: Bill Gates warned Wednesday that the world is dangerously unprepared for the upheaval brought by artificial intelligence, with the technol...

Peninsula Qatar - Technology - 21 days ago

Bessent: Plan to target Iran's economy means U.S. likely won't restart combat

Bessent and President Donald Trump unveiled the economic operation nearly six months into the Iran war, which continues without a clear end in sight.

CNBC - World - 21 days ago

The world inches toward catastrophic climate events

Science tells us catastrophe is not a question of if, but when

Independent UK - Science - 23 days ago

Oman, Iran seek deal to safeguard shipping through Hormuz Strait

Oman and Iran on Friday discussed mounting challenges to navigation through the strategic Hormuz Strait, calling for 'practical understandings' to ensure...

Daily Sabah - World - 26 days ago

A Few Good Women: Photos of Israelis Protesting the War While Most Stay Silent

In her new book, U.S.-born Israeli photographer Maya Hed documents Israelis and Palestinians – mostly women – protesting the war and demanding a better future

Haaretz - Top Stories - 28 days ago

Famed oceanographer has a warning for the world

Famed oceanographer Sylvia Earle warns that humanity is ‘perilously close to tipping in the wrong direction’ when it comes to our seascape but, she tells Julia Musto, we can still save the deep ocean with exploration

Independent UK - Science - 1 month ago

Mark Zuckerberg's Awkward Pivot to AI Optimism

How do you rebrand a technology that promises to change everything?

New York Magazine - Technology - 1 month ago

BP slammed as profits more than double during Iran war

Campaigners have also accused BP of ‘profiteering’ from a ‘climate crisis’

Independent UK - Business - 1 month ago

Iran targets U.S. assets in Kuwait after Egypt suffers first drone attack

Iran's army said it launched attacks on strategic U.S. assets and military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

Ukraine hits Iranian vessels, Tehran accuses Kyiv of 'hostile and criminal act'

The latest attacks by Ukraine, combined with Saudi military strikes on Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen, represent a widening of the Middle East conflict.

CNBC - World - 1 month ago

War on Iran: What is Tehran's 'shadow fleet' really and how does it work?

US oil sanctions have forced the Islamic Republic to use ageing tanker vessels to sell its most valuable export to China and elsewhere

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 1 month ago

Snap Insight: Johor state polls shatter turnout myth and hand PM Anwar his first real reckoning

The morning after Johor, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s coalition faces some grim electoral calculations, says CNA’s Leslie Lopez.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 2 months ago

Trump's warning to Nato allies ahead of summit

The White House warns Nato allies could face consequences if they do not boost their defence spending to 5% of GDP

Evening Standard - World - 2 months ago

War on Iran: How the Gulf stepped in to clean up America's mess

As Trump waged a war he could not end, Gulf states closed ranks, revived diplomacy with Tehran and prevented a wider regional crisis

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 2 months ago

Russian frigate fires warning shot at yacht in the Channel

The maritime clash, at around 11.40am on Tuesday, is understood to have involved the Russian frigate Admiral Grigorovich in waters between the Isle of White and Normandy

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

AI and brain-computer interface allow speechless ALS patient to work a full-time job -- The hardware isn't new, but a UC Davis research team's machine learning-powered method of translating brain activity in an ALS patient into sentences with 92% accuracy is

The hardware isn't new, but a UC Davis research team's machine learning-powered method of translating brain activity in an ALS patient into sentences with 92% accuracy is

Register UK - Science - 3 months ago

FTSE 100 jumps as Starmer hails 'very significant' step on Iran peace

Cost of oil falls after months of economic chaos caused by the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard - World - 3 months ago

The Pope's AI Warning Comes at Just the Right Time

After a lot of tech-CEO pontificating, the actual pontiff weighs in.

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

Oil plunges below $100 on hopes of US-Iran Hormuz deal

Paris, France: Oil prices dropped back below $100 a barrel on Monday and stock markets rallied as investors raised expectations of a reopening of the...

Peninsula Qatar - Top Stories - 3 months ago

Kash Patel's War Against The Atlantic Intensifies

The FBI is reportedly probing a journalist who published a Patel exposé, marking a “new frontier” for the agency.

New York Magazine - Opinion - 4 months ago

Calls for health warnings on popular meats amid cancer risks

Experts argue that these ham and bacon pose a cancer risk that successive UK governments have failed to address

Independent UK - Health - 4 months ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 5 months ago

American and Israeli flags burnt in Iran following ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has agreed to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks, while Tehran said it would permit 'safe passage' through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Trump claims 'complete victory' in Sky News call after US and Iran agree ceasefire

Donald Trump has announced an 11th-hour ceasefire after he warned a "whole civilisation will die" if Iran did not agree to a deal. The US and Iran say negotiations to end the war will take place during the two-week pause and the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened. Follow the latest.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Trump speaks to Sky News - after negotiations around Iran's 'wildly undeliverable demands'

Sky's Mark Stone spoke to the US President on the phone after he announced an 11th-hour ceasefire in Iran.

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

JD Vance arrives in Hungary as Iran pressure mounts

US Vice President JD Vance has travelled to Budapest to back Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of parliamentary elections.

Sky News - World - 5 months ago

What we know about the F-15 pilot rescued from Iran mountain

While a second crew member was located shortly after the crash, Sky News understands that the airman was left stranded in rural Iran, and was rescued on Sunday.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

First UK astronaut's China warning

Sky's Thomas Moore meets Britain's first-ever astronaut, Helen Sharman, as the world counts down to a landmark return to the moon.

Sky News - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Every time Trump has attacked Starmer over the Iran war - as PM vows to not back down

The prime minister has told Sky News he will not "buckle under pressure" nor "get dragged into the war", despite repeated criticism from the White House.

Sky News - Politics - 5 months ago

Vinted warns sellers of when they need to report sales to HRMC

Vinted has contacted its users to explain "new HRMC requirements"

WalesOnline - Business - 5 months ago

Gold Trump coin moves forward after Treasury invokes rare authority

The U.S. Mint is advancing a gold commemorative coin featuring President Trump after the Commission of Fine Arts approved a design, Treasury officials say.

Fox News - Business - 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 - 5 months ago

'Not our war': Allies snub Trump on Hormuz, say conflict began without consultation -- 1 min read

Trump lashes out at allies over Hormuz inaction as they refuse military support, saying war began without consultation, exposing deep global divisions amid escalating US-Iran-Israel conflict

First Post - Top Stories - 5 months ago

Silent boom: Chinese tech giant quietly builds country's second 7-nm chip facility — amid tech war with US

The development comes after Washington eased some of its tech export controls since last year, allowing Nvidia to sell its second-most-powerful AI chips to China.

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

Iran war has a second front — and it's quietly threatening the world's chip supply

Analysts warn that if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked for long, the war’s economic damage won’t be confined to energy markets alone, but will ripple through other industries as well that depends on the chips that power the modern world.

First Post - Technology - 5 months ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 6 months ago

Heightened Security At This Year's Oscars Amid War In Iran

The Oscars red carpet has been rolled out in preparation for Sunday's ceremony.

Inside Edition - Entertainment - 6 months ago

We're in trouble: everything about our armed forces is yesterday's war

In a recent military exercise, British armoured vehicles were wiped out by Ukrainian drones. As a Russian shadow fleet is spotted off Sweden, military chiefs fear the UK is woefully unprepared for what could come next, writes Owen Matthews

Independent UK - Opinion - 6 months ago

Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' Snubbed By Country Music Awards

Beyonce did not receive a Country Music Association awards nomination when the nods for the 58th edition were announced Monday, even though her "Cowboy Carter" album proved a cultural phenomenon upon release this year.

International Business Times - Entertainment - 8 months ago

Cameroonians shift toward clean cooking solutions with eco-charcoal

Eco-charcoal, a product made using methods and materials that minimize environmental harm, is gradually replacing traditional charcoal in some households in Cameroon’s capital, Yaounde.

Global Voices - Health - 8 months ago

How Will the Fight to Grab Warner Bros. Play Out Politically?

Trump may get the final say, and all the players know it. Here’s what pundits, reporters, and analysts are saying so far.

New York Magazine - Business - 9 months ago

Businesses Warn of Labor Shortages as Trump Faces Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Costs

US businesses sue Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee, warning of labor shortages.

International Business Times - US News - 10 months ago

Trump administration's war on public schools comes to Detroit with unpublicized education chief visit

Linda McMahon, an outspoken supporter of charter schools and civil rights rollbacks, is visiting Renaissance High School

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 1 year ago

A tariff avalanche catches Switzerland unawares

The soaring rate is based on exports of Trump’s favourite metal

Economist - Business - 1 year ago

How Africa is harnessing space technology for early warning systems against climate disasters

In 2022, more than 110 million people in Africa were directly affected by weather, climate and water-related hazards causing more than USD 8.5 billion in economic damages and at least 5,000 fatalities.

Global Voices - Science - 1 year ago

Shortage of Marines' amphibious warships worries top US military officers

Officials tell VOA the shortage of amphibious warfare ships has reached a breaking point. While the ships make up just 10% of the fleet, they are the go-to alternative to aircraft carriers when commanders need something more precise or expedient. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.

Voice of America - World - 1 year ago

Who Won At The 82nd Golden Globe Awards? See The Complete List

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards was a shining moment for genre-defying "Emilia Perez" and also animated film "Flow," which beat out some of the box office greats such as "Inside Out 2".

International Business Times - Entertainment - 1 year ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago