Former Dodgers All-Star Slugger Sets HR Record With Latest Team
The former Los Angeles Dodgers record holder and defensive player of the year has rewritten the history books in an unlikely new home.
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Pink’s Decade-Old No. 1 Song Becomes A Global Smash Again
More than a decade after it hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Just Give Me a Reason" by Pink and Nate Ruess debuts on the Billboard Global 200.
Wind Power Has Benefitted North Dakota. So Why Have Residents Soured on It?
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. George Wolff offered a cautious greeting through the window of my rented F-150.
Ukrainian Drones Are Forcing Russia to Rewrite the Rules of Private Property
The Kremlin has gained a new pretext for interfering in business affairs On August 24, 2026, Vladimir Putin signed a decree allowing the state to temporarily take control of critically important infrastructure if the authorities consider it insufficiently protected against Ukrainian drones.
‘Datuk’ arrested over land deal with project developer
The former official of a statutory body and another man were arrested in an investigation into the sale of land belonging to the agency.
Stanley IceFlow review: the flip-straw bottle makes more sense for the gym
Stanley's IceFlow Flip Straw Tumbler is a more practical gym companion than the brand's open straw tumblers, particularly if your bottle spends time inside a bag.
My students think it’s fine to cheat with AI. Maybe they’re onto something.
Editor’s note, September 6, 8 am ET: We’re bringing you some of our best-loved Your Mileage May Vary columns while Sigal Samuel is on parental leave. The one below was originally published last year.
Google Mantis: An Agentic Vulnerability Scanning Harness for Reducing False Positives
Google has open-sourced Mantis, an AI-agent framework designed to automate the software vulnerability lifecycle, from identifying and validating vulnerabilities to reproducing and fixing them.
Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 Review
The Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 is packed with strong mid-tier components in a sleek glassy tower, but there are a few issues that’ll impact your quality of life.
Accused in Shanice Rudolph murder case recovering after lung operation
Proceedings in the murder case against Ashwin Davids and Mozaid Gasant were postponed to 6 October after the court heard that Gasant was recovering from lung surgery.
Jomo Sono’s advice to Pitso Mosimane ahead of Bafana Bafana return
Former Bafana Bafana coach Jomo Sono has urged Pitso Mosimane to retain the core of Hugo Broos’ squad, with South Africa’s next fixtures only weeks away.
Carolyn Tisch Blodgett Is Focused on Gotham FC. But Giants Await
Amid changes at top of Giants ownership, eyes are on Tisch Blodgett.
‘It’s the singer, not the song’: Wildlife Photographer of the Year contender sparks huge debate about whether camera gear actually matters — as decade-old Nikon DSLR captures ‘wild shot’
Instead of focusing on the amazing shortlisted entry for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 (and the spritely age of the photographer), comments focused on the camera gear.
What’s the Matter With Moderation?
Hoping to break a 94-year losing streak, Kansas Democrats have turned to Adam Hamilton, a Methodist pastor whose mood may not match his party’s.
This Tiny E-Reader Is the Single Best Piece of Technology in Years
The $70 Xteink X3 puts Silicon Valley to shame.
Many Space Missions Are Searching for Life Beyond Earth—But Are We Prepared for the Fallout If They Succeed?
Several space missions are searching for extraterrestrial life, which could come in the form of microbes The post Many Space Missions Are Searching for Life Beyond Earth—But Are We Prepared for the…
What archaeology reveals about the rise of all-powerful rulers
Autocracy wasn’t inevitable in early civilizations. But when riches were there to monopolize, strongmen and inequalities emerged
- Archaeology challenges assumption of top-down, despotic Mesoamerican governments
- Classic Maya rulers glorified through elaborate burials and palaces
- Pre-modern societies worldwide challenged notion of inevitability of autocracy
Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority extends penalty waiver initiative to 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has extended its penalty waiver initiative until December 31, 2026, subject to specific conditions.
Ministry of Industry conducts 620 inspections of mining sites in July 2026
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry carried out 620 inspections of mining sites nationwide in July 2026 to monitor regulatory compliance.
Man arrested over fake flag-day scam targeting animal charity donations
Hong Kong police have arrested a man in connection with a scam in which at least 14 people were hired to “sell flags” for an animal concern group after they were spotted carrying fake donation bags…
Civil Affairs outlines steps for replacing lost national ID abroad
Saudi Civil Affairs has detailed how citizens can report and replace a lost national ID abroad via Absher, with home delivery available.
KFH-Bahrain backs Fintech Forward 2026 as Diamond Sponsor
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Kuwait Finance House-Bahrain has joined Fintech Forward 2026 as a Diamond Sponsor, adding its backing to the fourth edition of Bahrain’s flagship financial services forum…
Intellectual Fly Is Open (2025)
Article URL: https://bcantrill.dtrace.org/2025/12/05/your-intellectual-fly-is-open/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49585644 Points: 281 # Comments: 155
Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan defence is invincible
Maryam Nawaz said Pakistan is strong and its defence is invincible today while paying tribute to the country’s martyrs and armed forces.
Dubai Salik targets parking payments, AI and new mobility services in 5-year expansion
Dubai’s Salik plans to expand across parking payments and other mobility services while exploring AI under a renewed five-year technology partnership
UAE extends AI curriculum to every school
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai The UAE has approved the rollout of an artificial intelligence curriculum across all public and private schools, pairing classroom instruction with large-scale teacher…
US Iran Fight Shifts to Economic Endurance
The Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran through sanctions and a blockade, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying Tehran has about 30 million barrels of crude left for…
A Kentucky man with a meat allergy was craving a burger. So he got into ostrich farming
DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — When a friend approached Brent Williams four years ago with a business proposition to start an ostrich farm, he was more than…
US tourism groups want to win Canadian visitors back. A testy trade war isn’t helping
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Appeals from American tourism organizations seemed to be everywhere Josh Loewen looked over the last year. Billboards and banners proclaimed a state or city’s love for Canada .
Tether chief attributes Bitcoin adoption gap to generations
Tether chief executive Paolo Ardoino has attributed Bitcoin’s failure to match gold’s global reach to a generational divide among financial decision-makers, arguing that the cryptocurrency remains…
PS5 emulator can now run the console version of GTA V at up to 60 FPS on PC, but quickly crashes as tweakers continue to optimize — PS5 emulation advancing at an astronomical pace leading up to GTA VI launch
A spark was lit under the PS5 emulation scene a couple of months ago and instead of fading over time, it seems to be burning brighter than ever.
Underrated Suzuki XL6 shines with its space and fuel economy
Two captain's chairs in the second row does the trick for this honest six-seater MPV.
US dollar bounces on job gains, then pares ahead of CPI
[NEW YORK] The US dollar jumped on Friday (Sep 4) after data showed that US employers added 162,000 jobs in August, well...
- US dollar rises 162,000 August jobs beat expectations
- Dollar gains fade ahead of Labor Day, CPI data anticipation
- Fed governor suggests steady rates if inflation eases
Election in Saxony-Anhalt: Concerns about skilled workers and investments in the event of an AfD election victory
What threatens Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD governs? Siemens Energy warns of decreasing attractiveness for specialists and investors. And is not alone in this.
Kharif Harvest Outlook: Strong prices expected for most crops, except Bajra and Moong
The mandi prices of Bajra, Paddy, Moong, Groundnut and Soyabean are ruling in negative ranging from 0.6 per cent to 31 per cent over their next season’s MSPs
Private German Rocket Makes History, Reaches Orbit From European Soil
"No rocket had ever reached orbit from Western European soil — until today," reports Space.com. DW.com reports that a Spectrum space rocket from German company Isar Aerospace launched today from the…
- Private German rocket Spectrum reaches orbit from European soil
- Launched from Norwegian spaceport Andoya today
- Marks first successful launch for Isar Aerospace
How Steve Jobs and Tim Cook turned Apple into a $4.8 trillion giant
Dubai: Apple’s rise from a struggling computer maker to a company worth about $4.8 trillion rests on two contrasting leadership periods.
OPEC+ Sticks With Plan to Keep Oil Production Quotas Unchanged
Major OPEC+ nations stuck with their plan to keep oil production quotas unchanged, while the Iran war continues to shutter vast swathes of output in the Middle East.
Anmeldte fem svindelforsøk – henlagt hver gang
Politiet har ikke etterforsket noen av anmeldelsene Frank Wilson har levert om datakrim og…
India plans greater participation of older people in workforce, dementia-inclusive communities
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been tasked with developing a national framework to promote greater participation of the elderly in the workforce and ensure good-quality care.
Strategic springboard or slippery slope: Struggling mainboard-listed Fu Yu wants to move to Catalist
Any aspiring Catalist issuer – whether new or transferring – must have a credible and viable growth strategy: SGX RegCo
- Fu Yu Corporation plans to move listing from SGX to Catalist.
- SGX eliminated MTP rule in 2020, replaced with market manipulation measures.
- Watch list criteria abandoned in favor of disclosure-based regulatory environment.
GPU shipments surged 12% despite weaker PC demand and higher memory costs
Standalone GPU shipments climbed 12.2% from the first quarter and 14.1% from a year earlier, according to Jon Peddie Research.
EU Freezes $2 Billion of Brazilian Meat Over Antibiotics
The Brazil meat ban imposed by the EU freezes close to $2 billion in trade over antibiotic paperwork gaps, and Brasília may retaliate.
German space rocket reaches orbit in Europe's 1st commercial launch
OSLO — German startup Isar Aerospace on Sunday said it would rapidly expand satellite deployments after the first orbital launch of its Spectrum rocket from Arctic Norway, a milestone for Europe's…
Civilization 7 will finally enter the atomic age in 2027, via a free update Firaxis says will be 'even bigger in scope' than last year's Test of Time
First expansion "Earthrise" also announced.
Study finds AI companions boost mental health while damaging offline connections
Artificial intelligence companions can improve a user’s mental health by simulating empathy. But new research reveals a hidden trade-off: as users grow closer to emotionally intelligent chatbots, they…
China will never allow any country in this world to achieve AI dominance: Victor Gao
China will thwart US ambitions for global artificial intelligence (AI) dominance, the vice-president of the Centre for China and Globalisation has said, while warning that Washington’s…
‘There are trade-offs’: how Hong Kong patients can use telemedicine wisely
In the fourth instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines how telehealth is reshaping access to care, as practitioners warn it cannot fully replace in-person diagnosis.
I’m a father of three who studies the impact of artificial intelligence: this is what parents need to know about AI
A Dr Seuss-style story written in seconds alerted me to the power – and perils – of the technology. But how can children embrace it without forgetting core skills? When I was growing up, my dad and I often talked about a story we wanted to write together. It was called “The Day Nobody Went to Disneyland”.
Skin cancer detection tools powered by AI are improving. Not everyone is benefitting
Imagine you’re getting out of the shower one morning and you notice a mole on your thigh that you’ve never seen before. It’s reddish brown, bumpy and surprisingly large. Is it a benign mole, or is it melanoma ? A slew of new artificial intelligence tools claim they can help you figure it out .
My bed sheets were dirty one night after washing until I banned these 3 things from the bedroom
Infections expert Dr. Shanina C. Knighton explains how everyday habits could be turning your sleep space into a hotbed for bacteria and grime.
These smart bricks know what object they make up
Collectively intelligent bricks figure out if they’re in a boat, chair or guitar
- Smart bricks identify objects like boat, chair, guitar
- Bricks form neural cellular automaton to determine category
- Potential applications in self-healing circuits and edutainment
'Extreme' transistor can withstand heat of 1000-plus F — priming it for use in Venus-bound probes
The silicon carbide transistor is designed to avoid low controllability and current leakage, which typically become problems at high temperatures.
Popular Nigerian influencer dies after penis enlargement surgery
British-Nigerian influencer and businessman Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, also known as Denisi or Ego, has died at the age of 43 after suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism following a penis enlargement surgery…
Peptides can be stable in concentrated sulphuric acid: study
The findings matter for the search for life beyond the earth
In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms aren't serious
In a third of cases, AI chatbots wrongly reassure sleep apnea patients that their symptoms are not serious, discouraging them from seeking a referral to a specialist, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Bacteria in classroom dust associated with reduced lung function in children
Common bacteria found in classroom dust are associated with reduced lung function in children, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in Barcelona, Spain.
Phillies 24-Year-Old Pitcher Faces ‘Enormous Financial Burden’ After Cancer Diagnosis
The Philadelphia Phillies received an emotional update on a player who was hit with a brutal medical update while expecting his first child.
These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life
The team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.