Inside Mexico’s gay cowboy parties: Tequila, dancing and romance
About a thousand men dressed as cowboys gather in cities across northern Mexico to drink, dance cheek to cheek, and flirt.
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The epic life of Schwarzenegger, a bodybuilder-turned-legend: ‘If he had been born in the US he would be president’
The luxury art book publisher Taschen has created ‘Arnold’, a volume made in collaboration with the actor, bodybuilder and former governor of California that brings together the best images of a life…
Resistance to AI gathers strength
Awareness of the extraordinary dangers of the technology is fueling a growing, multifaceted movement of opposition and sabotage against it
How to watch the UCI Road World Championships 2026: Everything you need to live stream the road races in Canada — time trial today
All the information on broadcasters and live streams for the UCI Road World Championships from 21-28 September, so you can watch all the action online, on TV, anywhere.
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on September 20, 2026
See the Moon phase expected for September 20, 2026 as well as when the next Full Moon is expected.
Hurdle hints and answers for September 20, 2026
Hints and answers to today's Hurdle all in one place.
Amal Clooney launches Malawi law scholarships for 30 girls
The Clooney Foundation for Justice has partnered with the University of Malawi to provide fully funded law scholarships to 30 girls and establish a fellowship programme for early-career lawyers…
KZN Social Development probes funds misuse allegations at Malvern Children’s Home
Pastor Henry Samuels, 62, is also accused of buying groceries and building supplies with the home’s money.
Women cannot be argued into feeling safe
The discovery of nine women’s bodies in Ekurhuleni has revived a familiar debate about women’s safety and the advice they receive from police.
UOB shares rise after Fed hikes rates; yen weakens against Singdollar: Markets this week
Banks, including RHB and UOB, expect the US Fed to hike rates at the December meeting.
- UOB shares rise 1.26% to $41.78 after Fed's 25 basis point rate hike
- Japanese yen weakens to 122.941 per dollar, down from 121.148
- UOB's performance attributed to Singapore-dollar loans and net interest income
What London losing athletics to Nairobi tells us about future World Cup and Olympic bids
England winning a World Cup in our lifetime. This may appear as elusive as ever, but hosting it may be more achievable. Particularly given our stadia, infrastructure and track record for hosting major…
Director buying continues while Singtel, Keppel lead buybacks
Directors or CEOs report 18 acquisitions and 6 disposals, while substantial shareholders record 9 acquisitions and 8 disposals
How AI is taking over the financial side of travel for consumers
A traveller tells an artificial intelligence assistant to book four days in Dubai on a $2,000 budget. The AI researches options, reserves flights and a hotel, hedges currency risk in real time, splits…
St. Louis City ups unbeaten streak to club-record 16 with 3-1 victory over Toronto
- St. Louis City extends 16-game unbeaten streak to 16 with 3-1 win over Toronto
- Carlo Holse scores opening goal in 43rd minute with assists from Tomas Totland and Alexandru Mățan
- Toronto goalkeeper Roman Bürki concedes winning goal in stoppage time
Tuition centres face forced 30% Bumi equity
By Murray Hunter TUITION centres have long filled a critical gap in Malaysia’s education system. Parents, particularly those whose children struggle in national schools or seek an edge in competitive…
Competition Commission of Pakistan imposes Rs60m fine on edible oil tankers
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has imposed a total penalty of Rs60 million on the All Pakistan Edible Oil Tanker Owners Association (APEOTOA) for fixing transportation charges…
These 9 penny stocks plunge up to 67% in 3 months
Nine penny stocks with market capitalisation below Rs 1,000 crore, share prices under Rs 20 and recent trading volume of at least 5 lakh shares have fallen between 42% and 67% over the past three…
'Synergy effect will be achieved in uni towns'
Saint Francis University’s president Stephen Cheung on Sunday suggested the government set up a cross-institutional research fund to encourage universities in the Northern Metropolis to collaborate…
- Saint Francis University proposes cross-institutional research fund.
- Hong Kong government to develop three university towns.
- Cheung sees synergy between universities, industry, community.
Altman’s opaque AI is creating a new security dilemma
OpenAI has launched a new model called Astra that uses a method called "recurrent depth" that can make reasoning more efficient.
Surin abbot, monk disrobed after positive drug tests
An abbot and another monk at a temple in Surin were disrobed after urine tests found traces of drugs on September 18, following complaints about suspected drug activity at the temple.
Heavy Rain Disrupts Trains in Japan as Tropical Storm Approaches
The approaching tropical cyclone Dujuan could cause suspensions and delays on train lines in the greater Tokyo area, with possible disruptions from as early as Sunday evening through Tuesday morning…
FPCCI member terms austerity ‘economic curfew’
HYDERABAD: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has criticised the government’s austerity measures , describing them as an “economic curfew” imposed on people while…
Rollers capture first wheelchair basketball world title in 12 years
Australia defeats Italy 81-57 to win the men's IWBF World Championships final in Canada, giving the Rollers their third title in the tournament's history.
Which Sector-Specific Licenses Do Foreign Investors Need in Indonesia?
Foreign investors in Indonesia need sector-specific approvals based on activities, risk levels, and regulations; licenses and certifications vary.
Lena Dunham: “En la primera cita con Antonoff tuve la sensación de que era el premio que se me concedía por todos los encuentros de los que había salido magullada”
En medio de la polémica por su uso de un vientre de alquiler, publicamos un jugoso adelanto de ‘Famesick’ (Debate), las memorias de la escritora y actriz.
China and Xinjiang: Observations from a land of ancient mystique [PICS]
The Xinjiang Foreign Affairs Office facilitated a tour on the region with the aim of promoting progress made in economic and social cohesion.
Inflación y desequilibrios del crecimiento
La brecha de IPC con Europa se debe más a los cuellos de botella que al ‘shock’ energético
Las claves: España crece más que sus socios y trata de hacerse oír en Europa
Alemania y los frugales rechazan de plano la propuesta española para el presupuesto europeo
Arthur Mensch, el joven racionalista que quiere dar a Europa una IA propia
El cofundador y consejero delegado de Mistral lidera la gran apuesta tecnológica del continente para competir con los gigantes de Silicon Valley
Milk shortage: PS Mueke warns co-operatives over poor payment to dairy farmers
Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has warned dairy co-operatives against offering farmers poor returns for their milk, saying unfair payments could further undermine production…
OpenAI projects burning through $354 billion by 2030: Financial Times
OpenAI is investing heavily in computing power and expects expenses to vastly outpace those gains, according to FT.
- OpenAI expects negative free cash flow of $278 billion (S$354 billion) 2026-2030
- Revenue projected to grow from $36 billion in 2026 to $350 billion by 2030
- OpenAI exploring new funding round valued over $1.2 trillion ahead of IPO
Hormuz oil shipments hit six-month high, US commander says
Cooper’s comments follow a growing global squeeze on oil since summer, spurred in part by drone attacks linked to the Iran war that halted a Saudi Arabian pipeline bypassing the strait
Australian PM seeks big tech backing for internet safety, AI rules
"We're putting stronger rules in place to keep Australians safe online," says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
How CubeAPM Plans To Take On Datadog And New Relic With Its 80% Cheaper AI Observability Stack
When Vineet Chirania was scaling his train-ticket booking startup, Trainman, a decade ago, he encountered a problem that would eventually…
State revenue hits 65% in August, Suahasil vows budget credibility
State spending as of the end of August reached only 59.7 percent of this year's allocation as the new finance minister gears up to focus on fiscal continuity.
Tú la temes, yo la amo: la cumbre Trump-XI afronta la IA con mentalidades opuestas en China y EE UU
La mayoría de los chinos considera excitantes los productos de esta tecnología, mientras más de la mitad de los estadounidenses teme que destruya la humanidad
St. Moritzer Monopoly: Eine Engadiner Ikone kommt unter den Hammer – doch der neue Besitzer bleibt ein Phantom
Das Hotel Lej da Staz hat für einen zweistelligen Millionenbetrag den Besitzer gewechselt. Ein ominöser Investor hat das Kaufangebot von einheimischen Interessenten ausgestochen.
Firmen gedeihen nicht überall – die Schweiz bietet einen guten Boden
Um zu wachsen, brauchen Unternehmen die richtigen Bedingungen. Das erklärt Unterschiede zwischen Ländern – und den Erfolg der Schweiz.
Die unerfüllten Wünsche des Philipp Navratil: Putin lässt den neuen Nestlé-Chef vom eigenen Bauernhof träumen
Philipp Navratil sollte Nestlé neuen Schwung verleihen. Der Zürcher hat aber immer wieder mit bösen Überraschungen zu kämpfen: Vor einigen Monaten war es verunreinigte Babymilch, jetzt ist es Wladimir…
How an app based on NASA color science is helping photographers reveal the secrets of ancient civilizations
Dstretch can be used to extract detail from pictures that previously seemed impossible to recover
Copper advantage: The missing piece in India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition
Decisions made today will determine whether copper becomes a constraint on Viksit Bharat or an enabler of it
LG Innotek develops AI-powered component recommendation system
LG Innotek has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system that recommends components suitable for use in new products, the company said Sunday.
International Language Academy of Canada shutters over bankruptcy
The International Language Academy of Canada says it has filed for bankruptcy protection and cancelled all classes and programming.
Versorgung: Pflegebranche beklagt hohen Aufwand nur fürs Karten-Einlesen
Viele Pflegekräfte sind überlastet und unter Zeitdruck. Braucht es da weiterhin Fahrten zu Arztpraxen, um Gesundheitskarten für die Abrechnung einlesen zu lassen?
S. Korea's greenhouse gas emissions dip 0.9 pct last year
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions fell 0.9 perc...
MIT Research Could Lead to Refueling Depots on Mars
MIT PhD candidate Lanie McKinney is developing technology to convert the chemicals in the Martian atmosphere into propellant to bring astronauts home.
20 Years Ago, Persona 3 Officially Modernized JRPG Characters
Released in 2006 by Atlus, Persona 3 transformed the future of JRPGs by establishing a new way to design characters with its social stats.
When Expensive Data Fails Nigerians
As subscribers complain of rapidly vanishing data and frustrating connectivity, telecom operators insist that modern smartphones and changing digital habits, rather than manipulation of data balances…
- Nigerians complain about data disappearing quickly and unreliable connectivity.
- Telecom operators blame modern smartphones and digital habits for data depletion.
- Job applicant lost potential opportunity due to data bundle running out during interview.
Esketamine-induced dissociation is tied to better outcomes in treatment-resistant depression
Patients with treatment-resistant depression who experienced feelings of unreality during subcutaneous esketamine therapy were more likely to see their depression symptoms improve, suggesting…
The women forging India’s semiconductor push; How a perimenopause journey led to a midlife guide
A panel moderated by Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, discussed the reasons why there are very few women leaders in the semiconductor industry and what it takes for…
Sultan Idris Shah Hospital Heart Centre records 69 heart intervention cases in one day, including emergency primary PCI
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — The Sultan Idris Shah Hospital Heart Centre (PJ HSIS) in Serdang, Selangor handled 69 card...
Who was Avery the Poke Kid? Social media star, 12, dies after stage 4 pancreatic cancer battle: ‘Our beautiful boy…’
Avery the Poke Kid, a 12-year-old social media star known for his Pokémon card content, died on Friday, September 18.
Tips for tackling jetlag when travelling with kids
Travelling with children can be tough, and the difficulties can escalate when you cross a time zone or two.
International Observe the Moon Night offers window into lunar landscape
Countries worldwide marked International Observe the Moon Night, an annual event to raise awareness of lunar science and exploration.
Female drug addiction in Kelantan rises 13.7% as partner influence, domestic stress cited
THE number of female drug addicts in Kelantan rose 13.7% to 598 last year from 526 previously, with partner influence, domestic conflict and emotional distress identified as major contributing…
- Female drug addiction in Kelantan rises 13.7% to 598 cases in 2022
- Partner influence, domestic stress cited as primary factors for addiction
- Amphetamine-type stimulants most commonly used by female addicts aged 19-39
Fahmi says misleading online health ad complaints will be sent to MCMC for review
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 — Complaints about online health advertisements and promotions that may violate regulations...
Cyber vigilance efforts ramp up as GCash IPO draws first-time investors
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is expected to play an important role in protecting first-time Filipino investors from cyber scams.
- CICC to safeguard first-time Filipino investors in GCash IPO
- Scammers could exploit novice investors through cyber scams
- CICC-GCash partnership includes monitoring fraudulent schemes
What’s the best way to remove blackheads and prevent new ones from forming?
We asked dermatologists if it’s really that bad to get rid of them yourself.
iOS 27 makes your iPhone faster in these 30+ ways
iOS 27 is now available to everyone, and one of the big changes is that it makes your iPhone a lot faster. In fact, Apple has outlined more than 30 ways in which your iPhone will be faster after you…
China's autonomous 'bionic robot' fish looks just like the real one, perfect for covert military operations — Robocean BG5 could also be used to track poachers
China's viral robot "spy fish" is lifelike and steers itself around a tank, but it has been on sale since 2023 and tops out at 5 meters deep
Memories of childhood scents associated with joy are encoded by neurons generated shortly after birth
A new study reveals that powerful, happy childhood scent memories are encoded by neurons generated just after birth. As we age, the brain reorganizes how it stores these smells, shifting from reward…
Recursive feedback between Piezo1 conformation and membrane mechanics drives self-organization into finite clusters
Piezo1 is a major mechanosensitive ion channel through which cells convert physical force into calcium-dependent signaling programs. In living membranes, this conversion depends not only on channel activation, but also on whether Piezo1 channels remain dispersed, assemble into finite clusters, or concentrate at sites where receptor…