Melania Trump has one big message for students as AI debate intensifies
“We need to lead … AI, as a country,” Trump told reporters during a visit to Mountain View Elementary in North Carolina.
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GSMA warns rising smartphone costs could deepen Nigeria’s mobile internet gap
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has warned that rising smartphone component costs could threaten digital inclusion as internet-enabled devices become less affordable in…
Travis Kelce Named Victim In Fraudster’s Multi-Million Dollar Ponzi Scheme
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was mentioned as a victim of ponzi schemer Siddharth Jawahar, who was sentenced to 11 years in prison.
Watch: Max Verstappen beats 100 kart racers in just 14 of 30 laps
Max Verstappen needed just 14 laps to overtake all 100 drivers in a spectacular Red Bull karting challenge at Silverstone on Wednesday. COMEÇOU: MAX VERSTAPPEN VS 100 KARTS LOUCURA TOTAL!!!!! pic.twitter.com/GmpCs6JpZW — Blog Fórmula 1 (@blog_formula1) September 16, 2026 The four-time Formula 1 world champion started from 101st and last…
Flamingos rout Niger 5-0 in WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos thrashed Niger 5-0 in their opening fixture at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Wednesday. Captain Harmony Chidi opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 16th minute from a superb shot. Akeem Busari’s side added one more goal before the break through Awawu Bashiru.
Five Shows to See in Tribeca Right Now
Caroll Dunham’s purple people, Mia Goldstein’s packaged art, and ethereal paintings by Giuseppe Francalanza and Christine Safa.
Fed Rate Hike Squeezes an Already Stressed Private Credit Sector
Private credit default rates hit a record 6.3% in August as expected Fed rate hikes likely strain direct lenders and floating-rate borrowers.
Zuckerberg’s Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta’s Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera
Does this really solve anything? The post Zuckerberg’s Pervert Glasses Have Been So Publicly Shamed That Meta’s Reportedly Now Working on a Version With No Camera appeared first on Futurism .
Customs seizes 56 containers of prohibited items worth N5.53bn
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has seized 56 containers of prohibited items worth N5.53 billion in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure on Tuesday at…
3 takeaways for what the first Fed hike in 3 years means for your wallet
The Fed hiked rates by a quarter point at the September meeting. Inflation is a top priority, Warsh said.
What Nature’s Silence Said to Annie Dillard
The late writer believed that hearing the natural world is its own form of prayer.
Murray joins Vikings for limited practice in his concussion recovery; Mason out with broken thumb
- Kyler Murray practiced limited with Vikings, potential Sunday start
- Jordan Mason out with broken thumb, four-week recovery
- Deejay Dallas activated, backup for Vikings
‘The Remarried Empress’ Trailer Offers New Look At Disney+ K-Drama
Disney+/Hulu released the official trailer for its upcoming K-drama 'The Remarried Empress,' an epic fantasy romance based on the popular webtoon. Here's what to know.
iOS 27 gives Apple Photos a very useful feature I’ve wanted for years
Apple Photos gets a variety of exciting upgrades in iOS 27 , including a new feature that’s long been on my wishlist: the ability to save a video frame as a photo. more…
Studio Behind Hyper Light Drifter In Peril After Publisher Withdraws Funding for Unannounced Project
Heart Machine, the development studio behind titles like Hyper Light Drifter and Possessors, is in dire straits after a publisher withdrew their funding for an unannounced project.
Kumasi: GRIDCo gives Ejisu encroachers 30 days to vacate transmission corridor
The move forms part of an intensified sensitisation and eviction exercise aimed at clearing encroachments from GRIDCo’s transmission Right of Way (RoW).
Former Northern Cape prosecutor jailed for sexually assaulting partner
The court heard the offences were committed while the couple's two-year-old child was present.
What to expect during the ‘Rethinking Private Cloud’ event: Join theCUBE on Sept. 23
Private cloud is no longer a mere alternative to the public cloud; it is becoming private infrastructure, a purpose-built architecture for enterprise AI.
ANALYSIS: If Zuma’s MK is knocking on KZN’s door, will eThekwini open it?
Judge’s order to oust NFP MPL Mbali Shinga boosts party boss Ivan Barnes, nudging Jacob Zuma’s MK party within reach of KwaZulu-Natal’s R150bn budget.
Rüfüs Du Sol Is the First Electronic Artist to Hit These Major Boxscore Milestones
After a year and a half, the Inhale/Exhale World Tour breaks several records among electronic artists.
A Deal Hunter’s Guide to Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (2026)
Before Amazon’s October sale begins, learn how to investigate prices and track products like a pro.
“Everyone’s in a race to replace GitHub”: Zed launches Delta because agents made pull requests obsolete
Something of a consensus has emerged from the developer fraternity in 2026 — GitHub, a platform built substantively for human The post “Everyone’s in a race to replace GitHub”: Zed launches Delta…
GFL CEO Dovigi Says Company Exploring Potential Take-Private
GFL Environmental Inc. founder and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Dovigi said he’s open to considering offers to take the company private at a higher valuation than where its stock has been trading.
Madonna to Open 2026 VMAs — Her First Time Performing on the Show in 23 Years
It will be the icon’s record-breaking fifth time opening the show that made her a star.
No Decision On Going Private: GFL CEO
Patrick Dovigi, CEO of GFL Environmental, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Deals." They discuss the possibility of taking his company private again in the near future. (Source: Bloomberg)
Zelensky's sanctioned former press secretary barred from entering European Parliament
"On the day of my speech, I was barred from entering the European Parliament. I directly attribute this to Zelensky's sanctions," Former press secretary Iulia Mendel said.
Paramount Preps California Exit Amid State AGs’ Warner Bros. Merger Battle
The David Ellison-led media giant has informed AG Rob Bonta and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' offices of the plans The post Paramount Preps California Exit Amid State AGs’ Warner Bros.
Stocks plunge after Fed hikes rate for first time in three years
Markets spooked by projections that signal growing support for further tightening
Mike Johnson Can’t Protect Pete Hegseth Forever
Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he would send Congress home early for its seven-week campaigning recess ahead of November’s midterm elections.
- Congress to recess early for seven weeks before midterm elections
- Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
- Johnson dismisses impeachment as publicity stunt, prioritizes constituent campaigning
Power Minister: Some Nigerians Begging Me To Slow Down Because ‘Freezers Are Freezing’
Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has claimed that some electricity consumers have asked him to slow down with the remarkable improvement in power supply, joking that their “freezers were freezing”.
Keitany-led committee raises alarm over uncontrolled sugar imports in Kenya
The Maryanne Keitany-led National Assembly Departmental Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has raised concerns over uncontrolled sugar imports and cane poaching, calling for stronger…
- Keitany-led committee warns of uncontrolled sugar imports in Kenya.
- Sony Sugar reports market price suppression due to excessive imports.
- Farmers struggle with accessing subsidized fertilizers.
Cargo Mission and Crew-13 Updates; Station Research, Maintenance Continue
New supplies are on their way to the International Space Station after launching aboard a Progress 96 cargo spacecraft at 9:33 a.m. EDT on Wednesday.
New towns risk repeating past mistakes unless transport comes first, experts warn
New towns will fail to deliver thriving, sustainable communities unless high-quality public transportation is included from the outset, according to a new report from the University of Hertfordshire.
AI estimates retinal age, revealing sex-specific aging patterns and links to disease risk
A team from the Department of Computational Biology at the University of Lausanne has developed an artificial intelligence model capable of estimating a person's retinal age from a simple photograph of the back of the eye. This measure provides information about health and the future risk of developing age-related diseases.
Engineers solve puzzle of Arctic sea ice movement
Arctic sea ice moves and spreads in ways that wind alone cannot explain. A new UC Riverside-led study finds that collisions between individual pieces of ice provide a surprisingly simple explanation for these movements, potentially offering scientists a better way to predict where sea ice will travel as the Arctic warms.
Updated guideline developed for diagnosis, management of childhood nocturnal enuresis
An updated, evidence-based guideline has been developed for the diagnosis and management of childhood nocturnal enuresis (NE).
Northwest Bancshares puts oversight at the center of AI spending
Finance chiefs at regional banks are inheriting transformation playbooks written inside far larger institutions, and KeyBank National Association is one of the places those playbooks were drawn up.
This Is Your Brain on Short-Form Video
Scientists know very little about how TikTok and its copycats affect human cognition, but the signs aren’t good.
'Pretty emotional': Rare video shows humpback whale with stillborn calf
Researchers say the footage is a rare example of "grieving behaviour", after the whale remained with its calf for several hours.
About 2 per cent of hotel rooms are accessible in major Queensland cities
A new report has audited hotel rooms in key 2032 Olympics and Paralympics destinations across Brisbane, Cairns and the Gold Coast.
California may gut state net neutrality law to comply with Trump admin demand
Trump admin broadband grants forbid states from enforcing net neutrality laws.
Diesel Prices Just Broke Records. Worse Ahead?
Diesel prices just hit about $6.33 a gallon — 50 cents above the previous record — and Tom Kloza says trucking still has a long way to go.
Reid Hoffman dismisses AI doomers: 'Look at me, I'm Cassandra'
LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman said the benefits of AI make slowing down development less important.
Senator Bernie Sanders and Trump ally Steve Bannon unite in calls for more AI oversight
Bernie Sanders wants to ban artificial superintelligence altogether, and put a temporary stop on advanced AI.
How a ‘super’ El Niño could impact weather in Canada in the coming months
CityNews chief meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai explains how El Niño conditions could impact Canada this winter and heading into the spring.
Both Democrats and Republicans Are Increasingly Worried About AI's Environmental Impact
The concern is shared among Democrats and Republicans.
Study: AI-powered app lowers high blood pressure when part of care plan
Incorporating a free smartphone app featuring AI-driven health coaching, blood pressure monitoring and behavioral incentives into a hospital's existing clinical workflows helps patients make…
A six-fingered Leonardo DiCaprio and the creature from Ridley Scott’s ‘Alien’ stuff a ballot box in this Russian PSA about AI-generated election fraud videos
The Telegram channel Voyna s Feykami posted an AI-generated video about ballot stuffing. It shows a six-fingered Leonardo DiCaprio, soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo, and the alien from Ridley Scott’s…
STAT+: Senators highlight the power Chris Klomp wields at confirmation hearings
Chris Klomp has already played a major role in the Trump administration and its Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Researchers swap in human brain cells for a mouse's cortex
The results are only a slight improvement over missing the entire brain structure.
Dog-guided cameras uncover weasels across Georgia, including regions unseen for 30 years
University of Georgia researchers recently located the mammal equivalent of a needle in a haystack: weasels. Weasels are extremely difficult to find, so not much is known about their preferred…
Prophylactic Phage Therapy Protects Mice Against Oral Salmonella Infection
Researchers developed a prophylactic phage therapy targeting Salmonella enterica Typhimurium that in mouse models colonized the gut, and produced lytic phages that protected against future infection…
The Surprising Health Benefits of Reading a Book
A new research review reveals what we lose when we give up reading.
If you’re on GLP-1 drugs and plan to fast for Yom Kippur, here’s what you need to know
Most people on GLP-1 drugs can safely fast for Yom Kippur or other religious observances, but they may need to plan ahead, take certain precautions or be ready to call it quits if they feel ill.
- Millions in U.S. take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, Zepbound.
- Yom Kippur fast lasts 25 hours, impacting metabolism.
- GLP-1 drugs can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, constipation, dehydration during fasting.