Hackers use SpaceX's Cursor AI agent in cyber break-ins
In the latest instance of cybercriminals circumventing AI firms’ safety guardrails, Russian-speaking hackers used Space X’s AI agent in multiple breaches.
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GTA 6 Devs at Rockstar Celebrate as Extended Look Finally Reveals Gameplay After Years of Development
Rockstar Games has finally revealed an official look at GTA 6 gameplay, and members of the development team couldn't be happier to finally see fans' reactions.
Trump’s trade war hands Democrats a campaign-trail gift
The president’s steep new tariffs on Canadian goods are uniting his often-split opponents in the swing state of Michigan.
Sugar millers given seven days to pay farmers under new rule
The Kenya Sugar Board (KSB) has ordered sugar millers to pay cane farmers within seven days of receiving their deliveries as it moves to address delayed payments and irregularities at weighbridges.
US urged to use Beijing playbook to secure Chinese tech transfers
The United States should take a leaf out of Beijing’s industrial playbook and strategically open up specific sectors to Chinese investment while ensuring that technology transfers occur, US industrial…
Dynamox brings artificial intelligence to predictive maintenance for industry
An industrial machine can begin to show signs of wear long before it stops working. The challenge for companies isn't necessarily detecting that something is wrong, but doing so in a timely manner…
Qatar, Uzbekistan explore textile and light industry investment opportunities
Tribune News Network DohaQatar and Uzbekistan are exploring new opportunities to strengthen private-sector cooperation, particularly in textiles, manufacturing and other light indu...
Porsche, TCS ink $1.5 billion AI deal
Agencies Mumbai Porsche has signed a five-year contract worth 1.25 billion euros ($1.46 billion) for artificial intelligence with India’s largest IT services firm, Tata Consultancy...
Can Martha Stewart convince you Waymo is a good thing?
Martha Stewart stars in a new Waymo ad promoting the Ojai, its roomier robotaxi now operating in three U.S. cities.
Optimus Prime voice actor in ‘Transformers’ Peter Cullen dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the iconic voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise and Eeyore, has died at 85. Learn more about Peter Cullen’s legacy.
Taiwan approves $7 billion drone budget
Taiwan’s legislature approved a plan to spend more than $7 billion on drones over the next six years, part of the island’s push to deter a potential attack from China.
Molecular makeover brightens organic light near 1,000 nanometers
Near-infrared organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that emit about 1,000 nanometers could support biomedical and security technologies.
Study reveals inter-city collaboration on emission reduction boosts sustainability performance
With Hong Kong recently recording record-breaking high temperatures, extreme weather has once again raised public awareness of global warming and emission-reduction measures.
Why “Lake America” isn’t funny
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life.
From Adorable to Absurd, ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Halloween Costumes Have Started Rolling Out
The latest KPop Demon Hunters merch features Halloween costumes for the whole family, including your pets.
Oil rises on fresh doubts over outlook for US-Iran diplomacy
This comes as efforts towards an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz hit stumbling blocks
Meet Vinod Khosla: Why he thinks 'era of abundance' is possible
Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla, has been a described as a "contrarian" kind of visionary. Tech media has sometimes tag him as "abrasive", even "polarising".
Jelly Roll Calls President Trump ‘Full of Sh–,’ Doubles Down on Weight Jokes: ‘I Thought Fat-on-Fat Crime Was OK!’
"I think we can all agree he is certainly not physically fit," the musician quipped of the POTUS.
Delivery company restarts services to regional Tasmania after resident complaints
Despite paying for deliveries to be sent to their homes, residents in parts of regional Tasmania were told they had seven days to pick up their packages hours away at the company's depot in Hobart.
The Surreal Ending Of ‘Teenage Sex And Death At Camp Miasma,’ Explained
Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson star in ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’—here’s the twists, turns and ending of the surreal horror film, explained.
Senator calls for criminal investigation of RFK Jr after Guardian report
Newly obtained records indicate health secretary lied about Samoa trip during Senate confirmation hearings last year A senior Democratic senator is calling for a criminal investigation into the US…
Why Are So Many People Obsessed With This Mini Vinyl Playset That Only Plays 30 Seconds of a Song?
The collectibles are flying off the shelves since Mini Brands Really Works released its first music-related series earlier this summer.
Pikachu Visits Apple Park, Meets Tim Cook and John Ternus
Tim Cook shared an inside look at the work he is doing behind the scenes as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO next week.
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 28)
The Bank of Korea's (BOK) Monetary Policy Board raised its benchmark interest ra...
Disney $50M Settlement Notice: How to Claim Payout as Deadline Looms
Biddle v. The Walt Disney Company alleged Disney's programming practices helped drive up the cost of streaming live TV services.
AI model designs potentially stable protein sequences beyond those found in nature
A protein's function is determined by its structure, and structure—the way a protein folds—is determined by its sequence of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
‘Numakage Public Pool’ documents the demise of a third space
Shinga Ota's "hybrid documentary" is a bittersweet lament for a community hub facing its final weeks.
European stocks drop as political worries weigh on French banks
The Stoxx Europe 600 is down 0.7% by the close
Human, Beware: The Secrets We Tell AI Chatbots Aren’t Private
A recent DuckDuckGo survey finds that people are sharing intimate details with chatbots without knowing all the privacy risks.
Asian Stocks Set to Edge Lower Before Jackson Hole: Markets Wrap
Asian stocks were set to open mildly lower Friday as investors braced for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech in Jackson Hole, where some expect a hawkish tone.
Women, girls warned with high-risk sex offender to live in Winnipeg
Desmond Jared Shane Catcheway is described by police as having a history of sexual violence and failing to comply with court conditions. He is expected to live in Winnipeg.
Doctor pays $500K to revamp courtyard at care home where he works
Fifty years after Dr. Pravinsagar Mehta began caring for residents at Actionmarguerite, a courtyard he had long watched deteriorate is getting a new life after he and his wife committed […]
Google’s Android 17 Turns On New Privacy Feature—But Your Browsing Isn’t Fully Hidden
Google's new privacy standard scrambles the one field of a web request that still travels in the clear: the name of the site being opened.
Nervous About the Stock Market? This Is Warren Buffett's Best Advice.
If you're feeling fearful, it might be time to get greedy.
EU Countries Urge Bloc to Resume Talks on Using Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Sweden are calling on the European Union to resume discussions on using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, UATV English reports.
Say goodbye to stealing any car you like with a single button in GTA 6, and hello to whatever the hell the WAINK scanner is
It's finally here! The preview for that extended look at a crime sim currently without a PC release date! GTA 6 , or in the immortal words of Jack Nance, " Grand Theft Auto " [6].
Knight Therapeutics Announces Supplemental Regulatory Submission for MINJUVI® (tafasitamab) in Brazil
MONTREAL, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Knight Therapeutics Inc. (“Knight”) (TSX: GUD), a pan-American (ex-US) pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has submitted a supplemental…
Watching Tim Curry Have Fun Was the Most Fun Thing
The actor could make all of his characters delightful to watch, no matter how sinister or strange.
Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2)
Airspace Technology Demonstration 2 (ATD-2) The Airspace Operations Laboratory (AOL) participated in a multi-lab effort and a field evaluation of the integration of a number of tools that comprise the…
Beyond new records, China’s humanoid robots better integrate into life
BEIJING (Aug 28): At the second World Humanoid Robot Games, people are becoming accustomed to seeing robots surpass human records.
China’s embodied intelligence endeavors reshaping productivity
BEIJING (Aug 28): While a technician wearing a full-body motion capture suit that features VR goggles, handheld controllers, and sensors strapped to his legs bends over, lifts his legs and turns, a…
OpenAI's Jalapeño Chip Isn't Hot—And That's A Good Thing
OpenAI's Jalapeño chip tops Nvidia's GB200 and GB300 in AI work per watt, not per chip. The real story: with power scarce, efficiency is what buys AI capacity.
Could ocean waves be making planet Earth hum?
Earth is constantly humming with an ultra-low-frequency vibration that can be picked up right across the globe which has puzzled seismologists for decades.
DoE Begins Tests for Fracked Geothermal
The Trump administration is no friend of wind and solar. Axed subsidies and project suspensions have been the attitude towards those alternative forms of energy.
Get the Fitbit that shares heart rate info with gym equipment while it’s just $135
Get the Fitbit Charge 6 with built-in GPS, real-time heart-rate sharing, sleep and stress tracking, Google apps, and seven-day battery life for $134.99.
This documentary-only streaming service is $149.99 for life, its lowest-ever price
Curiosity Stream's lifetime subscription is on sale for $149.99, down from $399.99.
From painkillers to acupuncture: Singapore's public hospitals expand TCM use in acute care
Some hospitals are now offering acupuncture alongside conventional treatment for back pain, stroke recovery and cancer-related symptoms.
This Is What Happens When 1,000 People Bury Their Underwear for Science
Talk about getting to the bottom of things The post This Is What Happens When 1,000 People Bury Their Underwear for Science appeared first on Nautilus .
Gemini Intelligence requires Gemini Nano 3, Google lists first Nano 4 phones
Following the launch of the Pixel 11 series, Google has updated its developer documentation for Gemini Nano 4.
B.C. officials urge kids to return to school with up-to-date vaccines
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, said it is not too late to make sure children's vaccinations are up-to-date as they head back-to-school.
FDA approves daily HIV pill from Gilead designed to simplify treatment for some patients
The new pill is also aimed at people who are doing well on a single-tablet regimen, including Biktarvy, and want to switch to a new treatment.
Why Astronauts' Lower Eyelids "Let Go" in Space
A new study identifies possible mechanisms behind changes in astronauts' lower eyelids, a symptom associated with long periods in space that can affect their eyesight.
Pre-cancerous blood cells may fuel disease risk by prematurely aging the bone marrow
Precancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create conditions that favor their own growth and potentially increase the risk of blood…
Bird flu is here to stay. NZ’s response must keep adapting as the virus takes hold
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.
Ancient Corals Reveal Today's El Niños Are the Strongest in 1,000 Years
Learn how El Niño events have been significantly stronger over the past four decades than during the previous millennium, as shown by corals from the Galápagos and climate models.
US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
- Cyclospora outbreak now confirmed in 20 U.S. states
- FDA identifies cases in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas
- Total sickened reaches 11,458, up from 10,900
Dubai pharma deals hit $2.8bn as DUPHAT 2026 sets out AI and precision medicine priorities
DUPHAT 2026 recorded $2.8bn in pharmaceutical trade deals in Dubai as experts set priorities for AI, precision medicine, safety and pharmacy education