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Did California just ban social media for teens?
AI

Did California just ban social media for teens?

The nation's most populous state passed "Adam's Law" to regulate chatbot harm.

More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity
Technology

More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity

NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to two more artificial intelligence researchers about the potential threat A.I has to humanity. This comes after AI researcher Jacob Coxon shared a viral tweet saying he believed AI could kill humanity in the next decade. Llamas also spoke to Incoming Professor at UC Berkl

Multi-kilojoule fusion lasers could power next-gen US air defense
Science

Multi-kilojoule fusion lasers could power next-gen US air defense

RTX Ventures invests in Xcimer Energy to develop pulsed lasers for potential use in US directed-energy defense systems.

Warning over menopause supplements that could cause liver damage
Health

Warning over menopause supplements that could cause liver damage

Pricey menopause supplements marketed to mid-life women are at best useless and, at worst, delivering 'potentially toxic' ingredients, experts have warned.

Sports

BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS: Get $1,500 in bonus bets for Rams vs. 49ers in 2026 NFL Australia Game

Use the latest MGM promo code CBSSPORTS to get $1,500 in bonus bets if your first bet loses for 49ers vs. Rams betting on Thursday

Y Combinator’s Garry Tan says 'do nothing' about distillation as AI giants accuse China of copying their tech
World

Y Combinator’s Garry Tan says 'do nothing' about distillation as AI giants accuse China of copying their tech

At Y Combinator’s annual Demo Day, CEO Garry Tan explained why he's less concerned about frontier AI model distillation and the existential risk of AI.

OpenAI is open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff
Business

OpenAI is open to slowing cutting-edge AI, CEO Sam Altman tells staff

This comes as staff of leading AI firms voice public concerns about the technology’s risks Read more at The Business Times.

Dan Schneider Loses Appeal in 'Quiet on Set' Documentary Defamation Lawsuit
Culture

Dan Schneider Loses Appeal in 'Quiet on Set' Documentary Defamation Lawsuit

Dan Schneider has lost the appeal in the "Quiet on Set" documentary defamation lawsuit filed against Warner Bros. Discovery and Sony.

AI

Meta’s AI agent Muse is now the No. 2 app in the US

Meta's newest app Muse is off to a slower start than the company's other apps, like Meta AI or Threads.

LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions
Technology

LinkedIn beats "BrowserGate" lawsuits over scanning users' Chrome extensions

LinkedIn beat two lawsuits over its practice of scanning users’ browser extensions, with a judge granting the Microsoft subsidiary's motion to dismiss the cases. The users who sued LinkedIn failed to adequately allege that they have standing to sue because neither asserted that they "had browser extensions installed that conveyed private information to LinkedIn," ruled Judge Vince Chhabria in US District Court for the Northern District of California. In his ruling on Tuesday, Chhabria gave the plaintiffs leave to amend their complaints but said he doubts they can make a plausible case.

NASA’s Life-Saving Technology Where Cell Signals Can’t Go
Science

NASA’s Life-Saving Technology Where Cell Signals Can’t Go

3 Min Read NASA’s Life-Saving Technology Where Cell Signals Can’t Go Rescued after more than four hours in the water, Easton Barrett (center, red shorts) and his friend were picked up by the U.S. Coast Guard thanks to a personal locator beacon (PLB). The devise sends a distress signal to satellites that are relayed back to Earth, launching a rescue operation.

Health

Gelatin And Baking Soda Weight Loss: Which Trend Has More Evidence?

... health regimen, especially if you have underlying health conditions. ... medical condition. Stacy Bates, MS, RDN. Registered ...

Clippers under federal investigation for Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention, per report
Sports

Clippers under federal investigation for Kawhi Leonard salary cap circumvention, per report

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have opened a criminal investigation one week after the NBA punished the Clippers

World

Trump jokes Republicans can ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms

US President Donald Trump has jokingly asked Republican voters to ‘cheat like hell’ in the midterms, ‘like Democrats’.

CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Conforming Loan Limits to $845,000 Ahead of 2027 FHFA Announcement
Business

CrossCountry Mortgage Raises Conforming Loan Limits to $845,000 Ahead of 2027 FHFA Announcement

/PRNewswire/ -- CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), the nation's number one retail mortgage lender for the third consecutive year, has increased its agency conforming...

Big Brother 28 Finally Boots An Icon In Week 9 Eviction — But Which One? - TVLine
Culture

Big Brother 28 Finally Boots An Icon In Week 9 Eviction — But Which One? - TVLine

Only two reality TV icons remain in the Big Brother house after Thursday's eviction — read our recap to find out whether Dee, Devens, or Angela got the boot.

AI

Mark Wahlberg is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and he wants to talk about your work, not his

Mark Wahlberg joins Bruce K. Lee at Disrupt to discuss investing, entrepreneurship, healthcare, wellness and building businesses.

Earth's Crust Is 'Unzipping' Under Italy
Technology

Earth's Crust Is 'Unzipping' Under Italy

Deep beneath our feet, the slow machinery of Earth is always turning.

NASA Answers President’s Call to Establish United States Space Academy
Science

NASA Answers President’s Call to Establish United States Space Academy

President Donald Trump presents an executive order establishing the United States Space Academy during an event to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew as Michael Kratsios, director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, left; Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, third from left; and NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, right, applaud, Friday, Aug.

Here’s a rapid-fire update on our 33-stock portfolio, including Cramer’s 6 favorites to buy
Health

Here’s a rapid-fire update on our 33-stock portfolio, including Cramer’s 6 favorites to buy

Jim's current faves include three tech names and a bank stock.

Sports

FanDuel promo code: Get $350 bonus bets for Rams vs. 49ers betting, 2026 NFL Australia Game

Sign up and bet with the latest FanDuel promo code on Thursday to make your picks for 49ers vs. Rams

World

Putin lands in India for BRICs summit, shadowed by Iran and Ukraine wars

Russian, Iranian leaders due to hold talks with India's Modi at summit dominated by wars in Middle East and Ukraine.

Top Seattle tech and business leaders demand 100-day public safety action plan from City Hall
Business

Top Seattle tech and business leaders demand 100-day public safety action plan from City Hall

In a letter sent Thursday, executives from major area employers — including Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, F5, Alaska Airlines, Zillow, and others — urged city leaders to protect and expand public safety funding amid growing skepticism that the city currently has an effective strategy to address crim

Underrated Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth Thriller Movie Is Now Free to Watch
Culture

Underrated Nicole Kidman & Colin Firth Thriller Movie Is Now Free to Watch

Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth’s 2014 underrated psychological thriller movie is now free to watch on YouTube.

AI

OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

Boeing is turning the MQ-25 Stingray drone into an electronic warfare heavyweight
Technology

Boeing is turning the MQ-25 Stingray drone into an electronic warfare heavyweight

The MQ-25 will get new RF and encryption hardware, even though the Navy's reporting does not indicate it has EW capabilities

Science

The hunt for unknown life in New York City

The globe is full of unknown species. But is it really possible to find a completely new animal species in the middle of the largest city in the United States?

Health

Public Health Leaders and 161 Scholars File Amicus Brief Challenging CMS Medicaid Work ...

... medical conditions, certain disabilities, substance use disorders and disabling mental health conditions. The amici argue that CMS went beyond ...

Yo, so how will Jo-Bro go at the NFL half-time show at the ’G?
Sports

Yo, so how will Jo-Bro go at the NFL half-time show at the ’G?

The Jonas Brothers are set to entertain the MCG half-time crowd – so what will they actually play?

World

Republican midterm convention wraps up in Dallas, Texas: Key takeaways

Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.

The Inner Circle acknowledges Crystal Risotti as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year
Business

The Inner Circle acknowledges Crystal Risotti as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year

/PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Crystal Risotti is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Professional of The Year for her contributions to...

McClatchy Guts Newsrooms Nationwide Months After Controversial Push to AI
Culture

McClatchy Guts Newsrooms Nationwide Months After Controversial Push to AI

McClatchy-owned papers in Miami, Kentucky and the Pacific Northwest saw as much as 30% of their staff cut on Thursday.

AI

Anthropic details distillation campaigns from Alibaba, Moonshot AI, and DeepSeek

A new report released Thursday by Anthropic alleges persistent distillation attacks by China-based AI companies, which have escalated in recent months as competition in the space has intensified.

BARS has changed more than 40 times for different missions
Technology

BARS has changed more than 40 times for different missions

Ukraine’s BARS drone gets a major upgrade with heavier warheads, longer range, and new AI guidance features

Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Eryri National Park
Science

Species 'at risk of vanishing' from area of Eryri National Park

The National Trust warns species are on the brink of extinction in a valley of Eryri National Park.

Hidden danger of your 'hydrating' electrolyte drink
Health

Hidden danger of your 'hydrating' electrolyte drink

The supposedly healthy drinks have exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions now using them as part of their daily routine in the belief they will keep them better hydrated.

Como win first Champions League game in the club history, but here's why they're only getting started
Sports

Como win first Champions League game in the club history, but here's why they're only getting started

The Italian team won their first-ever Champions League game against RB Leipzig and look set to make even more noise

World

Young republicans break with Trump over Iran war

A clear generational divide between younger and older republicans is forming at the RNC Midterm Convention.

Travel scams are getting smarter. Here’s how to protect yourself
Business

Travel scams are getting smarter. Here’s how to protect yourself

Pickpockets were once the biggest worry for travelers heading to new destinations on vacation. But travel scams have become more sophisticated, and scammers using new artificial intelligence tools have become better at creating fake websites and using stolen data to their advantage, said Florent Silve, an executive at Engine, a corporate travel management platform. “What used to look like a fake website now becomes much harder to spot by consumers,” Silve said. According to a Federal Tr

Jack Innanen on Paul Baker’s ‘Adults’ Season 2 Arc and Wanting a Season 3 Halloween Episode
Culture

Jack Innanen on Paul Baker’s ‘Adults’ Season 2 Arc and Wanting a Season 3 Halloween Episode

Jack Innanen discusses Paul Baker’s Season 2 arc, the limits of delivering sitcom goodness within an 8-episode season and his hopes for a Season 3.

OpenAI Temporarily Suspends $200 'Pro' Subscriptions Over Heavy GPT-6 Astra Demand
AI

OpenAI Temporarily Suspends $200 'Pro' Subscriptions Over Heavy GPT-6 Astra Demand

OpenAI paused new sign-ups for its $200 Pro plan offering access to GPT-6 Astra to manage heavy server traffic and preserve stability.

I’m not a folding phone fan, but the Apple iPhone Duo might change my mind | Stuff
Technology

I’m not a folding phone fan, but the Apple iPhone Duo might change my mind | Stuff

I do wish it wasn’t missing a couple of features, though

Science

NASA Invites Media to Djibouti Artemis Accords Signing Ceremony

Credit: NASA The Republic of Djibouti will sign the Artemis Accords during a ceremony at 11 a.m. EDT, Monday, Sept. 14, at NASA Headquarters in Washington, becoming the 72nd country signatory. NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson will host Ambassador of Djibouti to the United States Mohamed Siad Douale for the ceremony, together with U.S. State Department Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Frank Garcia. This event is in person only. Media interested in attending must RSVP no later than 8 a.m. on Sept. 14 to: hq-media@mail.nasa.gov.

In Israel, women can choose when to have children. But can they choose not to?
Health

In Israel, women can choose when to have children. But can they choose not to?

From AOC's egg-freezing videos to a Tel Aviv grandmother's birthday advice, an Israeli mother and daughter weigh the pressure to freeze, preserve and reproduce

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 1: Betting guide, odds, game previews, trends, schedule, promo codes, plus offers
Sports

How to bet on 2026 NFL Week 1: Betting guide, odds, game previews, trends, schedule, promo codes, plus offers

Our NFL betting guide tells you where to bet on NFL Week 1, while providing odds, betting trends, schedule, promo offers, and more

Diana’s risqué ‘revenge dress’ is up for sale – and it’s grossly undervalued
World

Diana’s risqué ‘revenge dress’ is up for sale – and it’s grossly undervalued

Fashion was a tool the late princess frequently wielded, but perhaps most famously when she wore this black cocktail dress at the very moment her then-husband Charles was publicly admitting his infidelity.

Business

True Fitness, True Yoga begin winding-up process in Singapore

Both subsidiaries have been placed into provisional liquidation; all outlets closed with immediate effect

Big Bang's Kaley Cuoco Says Making Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Episode 8 Was Like 'Shooting A Transformers Film' — Watch Interview - TVLine
Culture

Big Bang's Kaley Cuoco Says Making Stuart Fails To Save The Universe Episode 8 Was Like 'Shooting A Transformers Film' — Watch Interview - TVLine

Cuoco speaks exclusively to TVLine about returning as Penny in Episode 8 of Big Bang Theory spin-off Stuart Fails to Save the Universe — watch video interview.

AI

Jensen Huang explains why Nvidia will grow an astounding 70% next year

Nvidia has its finger in every pie, and sees another year of plenty in its future, Jensen Huang says. But, he insists, its deals are not circular.

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day
Technology

Boy developed "toasted skin" condition from using a laptop every day

Fears that modern electronic devices may harm children are nothing new. Gadgets with screens of any size have long been allegedly melting, rotting, and/or corrupting the brains of youths for decades. However, a medical case report published this week offers a new and alarming way our digital doodads may cause physical harm. In BMJ Case Reports, two UK doctors, Mara Znagoveanu and Edward Artley, report the case of a boy who came to an emergency department with alarming marks on his abdomen.

FG empowers 25 outstanding students across North-East with laptops
Science

FG empowers 25 outstanding students across North-East with laptops

The FG empowers students in the North-East, awarding 25 laptops to outstanding computer science scholars to boost digital skills and academic excellence.

Dr Boreham’s Crucible: Aroa Biosurgery’s wound care products are ‘the sheep’s guts’ | Stockhead
Health

Dr Boreham’s Crucible: Aroa Biosurgery’s wound care products are ‘the sheep’s guts’ | Stockhead

Aroa Biosurgery has turned sheep guts into a growing wound care business, with US sales driving it into profit and plenty of market still to chase.

Molly Ticehurst’s killer gets 28 years for her murder
Sports

Molly Ticehurst’s killer gets 28 years for her murder

The beloved daughter, mother and childcare worker was killed in cold blood by her ex-partner Daniel Billings because she spoke up about his abuse.

World

Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy

European Parliament's Pina Picierno says Hsiao's visit 'was kept secret until her arrival to protect her participation'.

SAMT ETF: Theme Rotation Strategy With Intriguing Premise Has Disadvantages, A Hold
Business

SAMT ETF: Theme Rotation Strategy With Intriguing Premise Has Disadvantages, A Hold

Hold rating on Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT): themes, factor mix vs. IVV, and why underperformance may persist into 2027.

Prison Break Revival TV Show Video Gives Fans the Announcement They’ve Been Waiting For
Culture

Prison Break Revival TV Show Video Gives Fans the Announcement They’ve Been Waiting For

Prison Break fans receive a massive video update on the new Hulu reboot TV show, based on the iconic drama series.

The Retroid Pocket Duo Looks Perfect for DS and 3DS Emulation – And It’s About 10 Times Cheaper Than the Other Duo Announced This Week
AI

The Retroid Pocket Duo Looks Perfect for DS and 3DS Emulation – And It’s About 10 Times Cheaper Than the Other Duo Announced This Week

It’s no secret that handheld gaming is in a bit of a renaissance right now. Ushered in by the Nintendo Switch and carried forward by the Steam Deck. Alongside these mainstream offerings are another class of handhelds aimed more at the past than the future. In particular, Android-powered dual-screen

Latest Anthropic horror story chills with tales of kamikaze drone swarms and bioweapons research
Technology

Latest Anthropic horror story chills with tales of kamikaze drone swarms and bioweapons research

Everyone from ShinyHunters to Russian freelancers is in on the illicit model fun

Science

Under pressure: How a deep-sea protein adapts to an extreme environment

Life in the deep sea is under immense pressure—literally. Such extreme conditions can disrupt the delicate structures of proteins essential to life. Yet somehow, the proteins in deep-sea creatures remain functional. This raises an intriguing question: how?

Health

Dr Jennifer Ashton Gelatin Trick: What We Actually Know About The Trend

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen, especially if you have underlying health conditions.

PNG Chiefs in war over name as NZ Rugby threatens legal action
Sports

PNG Chiefs in war over name as NZ Rugby threatens legal action

In a letter to the NRL this week, NZ Rugby said naming the new team the Chiefs was unacceptable because of a clash with the Waikato-based rugby franchise.

World

Brazil’s Supreme Court shuts down early as political chaos mounts

Members of the high court have exchanged accusations after one justice was accused of involvement in a bank scandal.

Business

It’s not just Hormuz. Another war is providing fresh price shocks to fuel and food.

The Middle East conflict overshadows outages in Russia and a ‘massive impact’ on diesel supplies

'Hanuman Ansh' box office collection day 35: Shobhit Srivastava film earns Rs 10.00 cr; sees dip of 2.4%; week 5 still stands at Rs 90.25 cr
Culture

'Hanuman Ansh' box office collection day 35: Shobhit Srivastava film earns Rs 10.00 cr; sees dip of 2.4%; week 5 still stands at Rs 90.25 cr

'Hanuman Ansh' continued its impressive theatrical run on Day 35. The Shobhit Srivastava and Chandan Anand starrer collected Rs 10.00 cr in India net on its fifth Thursday.

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