2 Sep 2026, 11:03 pm
15-year-old accused of firing into crowd during deadly Seattle mass shooting claims self-defense
A 15-year-old boy accused of opening fire during a deadly shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival claims he was shooting back in self-defense as authorities continue searching for other gunmen tied to the bloodshed.The teen allegedly pulled a handgun from a pouch and fired after two unidentified suspects began shooting toward him and his friend at the Bite of Seattle on July 26, his attorney said in court documents obtained by KOMO News.The gunfire sent festival…
2 Sep 2026, 10:50 pm
NTSB details final moments before deadly mid-air collision involving Pa. State Police helicopter
A witness who heard radio transmissions between the aircraft told investigators the helicopter crew instructed the Cessna pilot to "extend his downwind."…
2 Sep 2026, 10:47 pm
Coast Guard jet with DHS secretary onboard makes emergency landing
A Coast Guard jet with Homeland Security Secretary MarkWayne Mullin onboard made an emergency landing Wednesday afternoon near Washingto.
2 Sep 2026, 10:42 pm
Exclusive: Delivery driver says man tried to rob her in Center City
A man tried to rob an Uber Eats driver while she was making a delivery in Center City on Saturday night, the victim, Kayla Culp, exclusively told NBC10. According to Culp, she stopped to make a delivery by Chestnut and 13th streets at around 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday when a man came to her car and told her to giver him her phone. Culp said no, and then the man started to reach inside her car through the open window. Culp said she started honking her horn, but no…
2 Sep 2026, 10:39 pm
Science breakthrough sees experts track emperor penguins from SPACE for the first time ever
Scientists have tracked emperor penguins from space for the first time ever in a major breakthrough that could help protect the endangered species.A team of geographers from Durham University used freely available satellite radar imagery to monitor the birds throughout the Antarctic polar winter, when almost constant darkness makes conventional observation extremely difficult.The breakthrough has allowed researchers to build a year-round picture of the penguins' mov…
2 Sep 2026, 10:36 pm
Trump signs stopgap funding bill into law, temporarily avoiding shutdown
President Trump on Wednesday signed a stopgap government funding bill into law, affirming Congress’s efforts to temporarily avert a shutdown until at least Dec. 11. By signing the “Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027” into law, Trump ensured federal agencies will be funded through November’s midterms into December. The measure passed the Senate and House……
2 Sep 2026, 10:35 pm
US Open tennis 2026: Sabalenka, Tiafoe and Shelton advance on day four – as it happened
Sabalenka made quick work of Iatcenko in the second round, while Tiafoe, Tsitsipas, Pegula and Muchova were among the other notable winnersAnd Nakashima breaks too – he’s hitting it hard off both wings and I wonder if he’s in the process of finding a new level. The first few times I watched him, I thought he had a bit of something and, real talk, I thought he’d be better by now than he is. But I really like what I’m seeing from him and, as we know, progres…
2 Sep 2026, 10:24 pm
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Ken Paxton, you might not like the way he dresses, and I say this, it’s so insulting to him, but I might as well say it. You might not like the way he looks. You might not love his television interviews. But he was the best attorney general and that speaks a lot louder than the suit he’s wearing that doesn’t look so great or than anything, frankly.” — President Trump, speaking about Ken Paxton.
2 Sep 2026, 10:21 pm
Sabalenka earns 53-minute US Open win - but tension still shows
Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka cruises into the US Open third round before a spiky exchange with a journalist.
2 Sep 2026, 10:18 pm
Minneapolis shooting kills two, wounds three police officers
Police say suspected gunman is also dead and that several people, including three officers, were wounded.
2 Sep 2026, 10:17 pm
The Papers: 'City warns Burnham' and 'One in the eye'
Several of the papers home in on a warning to Andy Burnham from the City of London.
2 Sep 2026, 10:15 pm
Air Launches With $50M to Keep Enterprise AI Agents Safe
Startup's Platform Continuously Vets Websites and Add-Ons Before Agents Reach ThemAir emerged from stealth with $50 million from Sequoia and Greenoaks to build pre-runtime security that vets AI models, websites and add-ons before enterprise agents interact with them, while investing in interpretability research to expose risks inside the models themselves.
2 Sep 2026, 10:15 pm
Hegseth Extends Mideast Deployments Into 2027
“When the U.S. launched its campaign against Iran six months ago, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised a quick, decisive blow that would avoid a long entanglement. Now, he is quietly extending troop deployments in a sign that the conflict could drag well into next year,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “It is part of an open-ended military strategy designed to give President Trump options in the war… But the deployment of 19 warships, air-defense units,…
2 Sep 2026, 10:10 pm
Maine's high court gives father final say over daughter’s church attendance
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a lower court ruling that granted a father final decision-making authority over whether his daughter attends her mother's evangelical church amid a parental dispute over the child's religious upbringing.The court's ruling on Tuesday maintains a Portland District Court judge's decision regarding a 2024 dispute between Matthew Bradeen and Emily Bickford about the church attendance of their daughter, who was 11 years old at the…
2 Sep 2026, 10:07 pm
Security Incident – BGP Hijacking – Virtualizor
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2 Sep 2026, 10:00 pm
Has FDM 3D Printing Hit Its Peak?
Over the time Hackaday has been in existence, the art of 3D printing has evolved from a relatively crude hit-and-miss affair to something approaching what we all imagined back then. You can’t yet walk up to a Star Trek replicator and ask for a part, but a modern state of the art consumer or prosumer grade printer will deliver consistent high-resolution parts, and in a surprisingly short time. [The Next Layer] asks whether consumer FDM printers have now reached the…
2 Sep 2026, 10:00 pm
John Ternus takes over as Apple enters era of AI, foldable phones
John Ternus took over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.
2 Sep 2026, 9:59 pm
Diane Abbott told to 'remember Salisbury poisoning victims' after claiming Russian threat is 'Nato fiction'
Diane Abbott has been told to remember the victims of the "appalling Salisbury poisoning victims" after claiming Russia's threat to Britain was a work of "Nato fiction".The Labour MP and Mother of the House said she the danger posed by Russia was made up to justify the "complete capitulation to Trump's demands for more military spending".Senior Nato officials have repeatedly warned about Vladimir Putin's provocations as Germany accused Russia of a drone attack above…
2 Sep 2026, 9:57 pm
‘Ted Lasso’ Season Hits the Halfway Mark With Heartbreak All Around
Rebecca, Keeley and the Lady Greyhounds all take a hit in "Riches of Embarrassment" — but Coach Lasso still finds a silver lining.
2 Sep 2026, 9:55 pm
Chris Mason: Reform face headwinds as they gather for conference
The party's continued prominence has brought what prominence always brings: scrutiny, says BBC political editor Chris Mason.
2 Sep 2026, 9:53 pm
Exclusive access as the search for Nepal’s tunnel workers intensifies
Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington gets exclusive access to rescue crews in Rasuwa, Nepal, digging and blasting.
2 Sep 2026, 9:53 pm
Single Americans want their romantic partners to make 6 figures: Study
The lofty financial expectations come as recent reports show young Americans are dating less in 2026.
2 Sep 2026, 9:50 pm
Police looking for woman accused of stealing thousands from Media Little League
The search is on for a woman who is facing charges for stealing checks from the Media Little League, police said on Wednesday. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office said that Robin Massing has been charged with four felonies, including forgery and bad checks, after she had money from several checks from Media Little League sent to herself. The D.A.’s office was initially made aware of possible check fraud after upper management of Media Little Le…
2 Sep 2026, 9:48 pm
School employee wounded, 19-year-old gunman dead at Va. elementary school
A 19-year-old gunman forced his way into a Virginia elementary school on Wednesday, where he wounded an employee before turning the weapon on himself.
2 Sep 2026, 9:48 pm
Philadelphia area gas prices hit record $4.31 for Labor Day weekend, AAA says
PHILADELPHIA - Drivers in the Philadelphia area are facing the highest gas prices ever recorded for Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. Prices have climbed to $4.31 per gallon in the Philadelphia five-county area, more than a dollar higher than on this day last year, AAA Public Affairs representative Jana Tidwell said.Philadelphians react to the price hikeMatthew Ferro was filling up at a station on Oregon Avenue in South Philly on Thursday evening. Ferro was frust…
2 Sep 2026, 9:47 pm
Democrats Feud Over Defections
New York Times: “The drama began Tuesday afternoon, when two of the most conservative Democrats in the House broke with their party to pave the way for votes on a slate of Republican bills.” “By Wednesday, it had mushroomed into a full-on furor featuring accusations of betrayal, demands for punishment for the defectors and a quiet but intense round of whispers about what the episode said about the leadership of Representative Hakeem Jeffries.” For members: H…
2 Sep 2026, 9:46 pm
Britain must lead Nato into 'new era of war' amid Russian threat, says ex-CIA chief
Britain should lead Nato into a "new era of war" as the West confronts growing threats to its security, former CIA director David Petraeus has said.The retired four-star US Army general argued that the UK was uniquely positioned to spearhead a transformation of the Western alliance's approach to warfare.Speaking at the House of Lords on Tuesday, Gen Petraeus warned that the current generation was facing challenges of historic proportions.He told peers: "Every genera…
2 Sep 2026, 9:45 pm
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2 Sep 2026, 9:45 pm
Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
2 Sep 2026, 9:40 pm
Jennifer Aniston Joins Boyfriend Jim Curtis For Chat About Health, Wellness and Hypnotherapy
The couple, who have been dating for over a year, took part in a 92NY event in support of Curtis' new book 'The Book of Possibility.'…
2 Sep 2026, 9:30 pm
John Galliano’s Met Gala exhibition was cancelled, but his influence on fashion can’t be erased
New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s planned 2027 Costume Institute exhibition, John Galliano: Horizons, has been cancelled, following Galliano’s statement that “it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time”. The exhibition was intended to provide a retrospective of the British designer’s highly influential, four-decade career. But Galliano, and the museum, faced intense opposition centred on whether the Met should devote a retrospec…
2 Sep 2026, 9:26 pm
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ – Zelenskyy furious after shootout between Kyiv’s spy services
Only shoot at Russian occupiers, president says, after three officers wounded in clash; Patriots could take years to make, says Rubio. What we know on day 1,653 Continue reading...
2 Sep 2026, 9:25 pm
Trump Encouraged Army Secretary to Stay in Job
“When Army Secretary Dan Driscoll told President Donald Trump last week that he was resigning, Trump suggested he could stay at least through the midterm elections — a show of support for a top Pentagon leader who has clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,” the Washington Post reports. “At the White House meeting last week where Driscoll told Trump of his planned departure, he also voiced concerns to the president about the damage he said Hegseth was d…
2 Sep 2026, 9:23 pm
‘Ramayana’ Sets November Release Date
Sony Pictures Entertainment is set to release “Ramayana” globally on November 6. The epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi, follows exiled prince Rama (Kapoor) and his consort Sita (Pallavi) through exile into catastrophe, as Sita’s abduction at the hands of Ravana (Yash) sets in motion an epic war between righteousness and evil. Nitesh […]…
2 Sep 2026, 9:22 pm
Venezuela’s Maduro asserts immunity in US court, urges dismissal of charges
Former Venezuelan leader was abducted by US forces during a military attack on Caracas in January.
2 Sep 2026, 9:19 pm
Platner No Longer Scheduled to Speak at Maine Rally
“Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is no longer set to speak at a Labor Day rally when he makes his first major public appearance since ending his campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine,” NBC News reports.
2 Sep 2026, 9:19 pm
Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
The cause of death for actor Tim Curry has been revealed one week after he died at his Los Angeles area home.
2 Sep 2026, 9:16 pm
Three dead, including suspect, in downtown Minneapolis shooting
Three people are dead and multiple people -- including three police officers -- were injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon in downtown Minneapolis.
2 Sep 2026, 9:15 pm
Lego Just Created Its First-Ever ‘Batman Returns’ Batmobile
The new set is part of a series of Batman releases celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lego Batman sets.
2 Sep 2026, 9:13 pm
There’s One Thing Bannon and Bernie Agree On
“Steve Bannon has made a career out of clashing with far-left politicians. But these days, President Trump’s former chief strategist has found a common cause with them: opposition to the AI boom,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “The far-right podcast host has joined Democrats in warning about the dangers of artificial intelligence and the need to fight data centers that power AI deployment.” “Bannon backs a proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VtT) and…
2 Sep 2026, 9:13 pm
Penn grad killed in random Times Square stabbing was at 1st day at work after maternity leave
Piacenti and her husband welcomed a baby girl five months ago, and she was killed on her first day back at work after maternity leave, according to a GoFundMe page.
2 Sep 2026, 9:08 pm
George Lucas Says Opening Lucas Museum ‘Almost Broke My Will’: ‘It’s Taken So Long to Get Here’
George Lucas previewed the long-in-the-works Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and Lucas said of the Herculean effort, “I’m fascinated by doing things that people say can’t be done.” “I’m used to doing the impossible,” said the “Star Wars” creator, who, along with his wife Mellody Hobson, has been working on […]…
2 Sep 2026, 9:06 pm
US Congress rejects constitutional amendment to restrict Supreme Court size
Republican Mike Johnson slams Democrats for voting against 'defending the integrity' of the court.
2 Sep 2026, 9:00 pm
Utopai Studios, DeNA Team on AI-Assisted Animation Projects in Japan (EXCLUSIVE)
Utopai Studios and DeNA Co., Ltd. have unveiled an AI-assisted animation partnership in Japan. The Entertainment Development Business Unit of DeNA will begin weaving Utopai’s storytelling AI system, PAI, into its experimental animation workflows. “Japan is one of the world’s most important and influential animation markets, and DeNA brings a deep understanding of both its […]…
2 Sep 2026, 9:00 pm
Sony Dates Indian Epic ‘Ramayana’ For November
The adaptation of the epic poem is from filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari.
2 Sep 2026, 8:58 pm
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
2 Sep 2026, 8:52 pm
Morocco’s ruling allies turn on each other before election campaign begins
Political tensions rise as Moroccans prepare for the polls, with the official campaign start still days away.
2 Sep 2026, 8:52 pm
Lemme, Honest Company and Chamberlain Coffee Among Hollywood Brands Discounted for iHerb Anniversary Sale
The heath and wellness e-tailer is celebrating 30 years with its steepest savings of the year.
2 Sep 2026, 8:51 pm
Judge blocks Trump’s latest try at limiting birthright citizenship
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's new attempt at limiting birthright citizenship, saying it "is almost certainly unconstitutional."…
2 Sep 2026, 8:47 pm
The overlooked factor driving the childhood obesity crisis
At a specialist childhood obesity clinic, almost all of the children are not in school. Why?
2 Sep 2026, 8:47 pm
Volatile electorate delivers mixed results for all parties in latest polls
In the two latest new federal polls, Morgan was good for Labor but Essential was bad. There were four federal polls taken last week, largely before the Western Australian Secret Harbour byelection. The total vote for One Nation and the Coalition was 44% in Morgan (down four), 49% in Newspoll (up two), 49% in Essential (up two) and 50% in Redbridge (down three). The previous Redbridge was probably an outlier, so currently only Morgan doesn’t suggest the right is…
2 Sep 2026, 8:44 pm
Disney star Carla Jeffery, Bree from 'Zombies,' dead at 33
“She loved what she did. She was a great person."…
2 Sep 2026, 8:44 pm
Burnham to tackle 'mega-donors' in UK politics, minister says
Some MPs have pressed for the government to introduce a cap on UK-based donors.
2 Sep 2026, 8:42 pm
2 people killed, suspect dead after shooting in Minneapolis apartment building
"Minnesota is praying for our first responders.”…
2 Sep 2026, 8:41 pm
Chasing a perfect sleep score? You could be making it worse
The things you're doing to make your sleep better could actually be making your sleep worse.
2 Sep 2026, 8:40 pm
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.
2 Sep 2026, 8:39 pm
Car allegedly involved in fatal Olney hit-and-run found, Philadelphia police say
Philadelphia police sources believe they have located the vehicle that was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run in the city's Olney neighborhood.
2 Sep 2026, 8:38 pm
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2 Sep 2026, 8:33 pm
Biden to attend Ground Zero 9/11 memorial ceremony for 25th anniversary
Former President Biden will be at Ground Zero in New York City for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, The Hill’s sister network NewsNation confirmed Wednesday. A spokesperson verified the former president’s plans to attend the 9/11 site memorial event to the network — a little under a week after White……
2 Sep 2026, 8:33 pm
US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump's effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
2 Sep 2026, 8:32 pm
Lemonade 11.9 Local AI Server Released With Super Exciting AMD ROCm HRX Backend
Lemonade 11.9 is out today as the newest feature release to this AMD-backed, open-source local AI server solution across Linux, Windows, and macOS. Lemonade has long been focused on offering "100% free and private" AI use with local hardware whether it be GPUs, CPUs, or NPUs. With Lemonade 11.9's release today it's very interesting for having experimental ROCm HRX back-end support with Llama.cpp. HRX is the new exciting thing to watch out for on the AMD ROCm comput…
2 Sep 2026, 8:28 pm
Alleged ringleader of cocaine trafficking out of Penn State frats released from jail
On Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, Jonathan Grine, the Centre County judge presiding over the case, heard hours of testimony from witnesses, suspects and a State College police officer investigating the alleged cocaine trafficking ring. (Photo by Sydney Roach/WPSU)This story was originally published by WPSU in State College.  The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking operation at two Penn State fraternities is out of jail, after a judge reversed a decision denying…
2 Sep 2026, 8:27 pm
Meta's Muse Spark 1.3 Matches GPT-5.6 Sol at 42% Lower Cost per Task
Meta released Muse Spark 1.3 on September 2 with a cost per task 42% below GPT-5.6 Sol at the same intelligence score. The xhigh reasoning mode available to customers scored 61, tying GPT-5.6 Sol (max), Grok 4.6 (high) and Claude Opus 5 (high) on an independent index. Max remains limited to partners.Muse Spark 1.3 became available in Muse Code and through the Meta Model API. It is Meta's fourth Spark release since the model family debuted in April 2026. What Cha…
2 Sep 2026, 8:27 pm
2 killed, suspect dead after shooting at downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota apartment building
Two were killed and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota apartment building.
2 Sep 2026, 8:25 pm
US: At least 1 killed in downtown Minneapolis shooting
At least one person was killed and six others injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building.
2 Sep 2026, 8:24 pm
I Am a Retired US Army Special Forces NCO: There Is Nothing Like the Mossberg 590 Shotgun and the US Military Agrees
Few shotguns have earned the reputation for reliability and versatility that the Mossberg 590 has built over more than four decades of service.  Whether racked in a patrol car, stowed in armories, on naval vessels, or kept in a bedroom closet for home defense, the 590 has become one of the most widely trusted pump-action shotguns in the world.  U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Respons…
2 Sep 2026, 8:22 pm
News Round-Up
A summary of the most interesting stories in the past 24 hours that challenge the prevailing orthodoxy about the 'climate emergency', public health 'crises' and the supposed moral defects of Western civilisation. The post News Round-Up appeared first on The Daily Sceptic.
2 Sep 2026, 8:22 pm
[$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for September 3, 2026
Inside this week's LWN.net Weekly Edition: Front: Python JIT; rnull block driver; steal time; GNOME governance; 7.3 merge window; LUKS. Briefs: Kernel infrastructure; Debian AI; Dolphin 26.08; Firefox 155; Incus 7.4; OpenShot 4.0; Quotes; ... Announcements: Newsletters, conferences, security updates, patches, and more.
2 Sep 2026, 8:15 pm
Storm damage forces school closures as cleanup continues in Mantua, Deptford
One of the hardest-hit areas was the neighborhood around Ferndale Avenue in Mantua, where trees and branches littered streets and properties.
2 Sep 2026, 8:14 pm
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
2 Sep 2026, 8:13 pm
Solid-state battery hits 381 Wh/kg as mass production begins at Taiwan factory
ProLogium Technology has started mass production of its Gen 3.5 Lithium Ceramic Battery in Taiwan, putting an all-solid-state battery design with high energy density into Giga-level manufacturing. A third-party test by TÜV found that ProLogium’s 185.4 Ah large-format cell reached 381 Wh/kg of gravimetric energy density and 903 Wh/L of volumetric energy density. In simple terms, the cell can store more energy for its weight and size, an advantage for electric v…
2 Sep 2026, 8:11 pm
Hydrogen-hybrid ship cuts fuel use 24% over 8,500 nautical miles, saving $500K annually
Newlight has completed an 8,500-nautical-mile commercial voyage using its hydrogen-hybrid system aboard a Lomar Shipping bulk carrier. The voyage produced a 24 percent reduction in fuel consumption, according to measurements released by the maritime energy company. The 199-meter vessel traveled from Singapore to Ghana with the retrofit system installed on its existing diesel engine. Newlight also reported a 28 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions and a 22 percent…
2 Sep 2026, 8:07 pm
Federal judge blocks Trump’s new birthright citizenship order
“.. almost certainly unconstitutional."…
2 Sep 2026, 8:06 pm
Two dead and several injured after apartment block shooting
At least two people have died and several are injured after a shooting in downtown Minneapolis.
2 Sep 2026, 8:05 pm
UNICEF: 1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse
A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.
2 Sep 2026, 8:03 pm
Jordan Chiles announces comeback bid for third Olympics at LA 2028
Olympic champion targets third Games in LAMichael Jordan narrates announcement videoChiles joins Lee and Carey on comeback trailJordan Chiles is returning for a run at her third Olympics, ⁠announcing Wednesday she intends to compete in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.Chiles shared ⁠her decision ⁠in ​a video narrated by basketball legend Michael Jordan. Continue reading...
2 Sep 2026, 8:02 pm
The $13,000,000,000 USS Gerald R. Ford Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Has 30 Miles of Sewage Pipe. It Doesn’t Take Much To Clog It
Earlier this year, shortly before the start of Operation Epic Fury against Iran, reports emerged that the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier was experiencing clogging issues in its plumbing system. The Ford-class, like many other vessels, uses a type of vacuum-based plumbing system called Vacuum Collection, Holding, and Transfer (VCHT). There are several advantages to the VCHT system: it is lighter, uses less water, and, on paper, requires less maintenance. However…
2 Sep 2026, 8:00 pm
Benromach Unveils New Flagship Single Malt Scotch
Credit: Gordon & Macphail Benromach Distillery in Speyside will launch its new flagship expression, Benromach 12 Years Old, on September 3. The single malt is matured exclusively in first-fill Sherry casks and bottled at 46% abv. The Dalmore Concludes Cask Curation Series with $47k Madeira Cask Edition READ THE STORY The release joins the distillery’s sig…
2 Sep 2026, 8:00 pm
Iran war live: Trump says US ready to strike Iran ‘at any time’
Iran's health ministry spokesman says the death toll from US attacks has risen to 18, including a child.
2 Sep 2026, 7:56 pm
Will the Lindsay Clancy trial end in a mistrial? Here are the jury's options
Jurors have five options before them as they decide the fate of the former nurse charged with murdering her three children.
2 Sep 2026, 7:54 pm
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.
2 Sep 2026, 7:54 pm
NZ’s new medicines fast-track promises quicker approvals. But what about access?
Christoph Soeder/Getty ImagesA surge in severe respiratory illness has been placing New Zealand’s hospitals under intense pressure over recent weeks. While influenza has been the main driver, rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have also contributed to the unusually high patient load. Babies and young children carry a disproportionate share of RSV disease. In a typical year, around 1,800 to 2,000 children under five are hospitalised with RSV, about h…
2 Sep 2026, 7:54 pm
NYPD searches for suspect who threw furniture at 90-year-old woman on sidewalk
Police are searching for a suspect after a 90-year-old woman was attacked while walking along a Brooklyn sidewalk earlier this week, and surveillance video obtained by a local news station appears to capture the violent encounter.The assault happened around 9:47 a.m. Monday outside 501 Brighton Beach Ave. in the Brighton Beach neighborhood, according to the New York City Police Department (NYPD).Police said the woman was walking when an unidentified man approached a…
2 Sep 2026, 7:51 pm
Spain: Tens of thousands rally over Ceuta crisis
Tensions continue over migrants still stranded in Ceuta and the Sanchez government’s handling of the fallout.
2 Sep 2026, 7:50 pm
Lee Anderson backs referendum to let Britons decide whether to reinstate death penalty
Reform UK chairman Lee Anderson has backed holding a referendum to let the British public decide whether to bring back the death penalty.Speaking to The Sun, the MP for Ashfield said he believed a majority of Britons would vote in favour of restoring capital punishment.However, Mr Anderson acknowledged that he and Reform leader Nigel Farage "differ" on the issue.He also admitted that putting the question to the public would be "very divisive". TRENDING Stories Vide…
2 Sep 2026, 7:49 pm
Conveo Lands $50 Million for Always-On Consumer Intelligence
Conveo has raised a $50 million Series A to expand an AI system that turns consumer interviews into an ongoing research program. Conveo says its StoryLines product conducts video conversations with people, synthesizes their answers and keeps successive interview findings together so employees can search both earlier and current research. The financing backs a move from isolated research projects toward a continuing read on how customers behave. What Changed…
2 Sep 2026, 7:48 pm
OpenAI Gates Astra Cyber Access After First Critical Risk Rating
OpenAI classified its unreleased Astra model as a Critical cybersecurity capability on September 1, 2026, and said it plans to release the model soon while withholding its strongest cyber functions from general users. The strongest cyber functions will initially go to a small group of alpha testers, with wider defensive access to follow through Daybreak Blue. Astra scored 100% on ExploitBench, a test of exploit development from known vulnerabilities. OpenAI says Ast…
2 Sep 2026, 7:48 pm
Google’s Gemini 3.8 Flash Scores 59 Behind Fable 5.1 and GPT-5.6 Sol
Google introduced Gemini 3.8 Flash and the access-restricted Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber on September 2, with the general model’s independently measured score of 59 sitting behind Claude Fable 5.1 and GPT-5.6 Sol. At $0.58 per measured task, Gemini cost less than both higher-scoring systems. Developers choosing a model for agent work must weigh lower task cost and faster generation against lower benchmark performance. The Breakdown Gemini 3.8 Flash scored 59…
2 Sep 2026, 7:47 pm
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”.De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) said gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily than those held in New York and Ottawa. Continue reading...
2 Sep 2026, 7:47 pm
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
2 Sep 2026, 7:44 pm
Vance to give White House’s first press briefing in more than 40 days
Vice President Vance will host the first White House press briefing since July on Thursday, the White House Press Office announced. “Vice President @JDVance will take the podium tomorrow at 1:00 PM,” the press office wrote on social media Wednesday.  Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrapped up her final day in the role……