Australia vows AI guardrails after unprecedented OpenAI breach
OpenAI's delayed reporting of an autonomous agent breaching a government website has strengthened Australia's push for tougher AI safety and disclosure rules.
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Inside Aldi’s Shift From ‘Dupe’ Disruptor To Grocery Trend-Setter
After 50 years building a reputation on low-cost dupes, Aldi is pushing into fresh meal innovation, as it continues to lean into private label, convenience and value.
The start-up is just the excuse
From the university classroom to real-world crises: How BGU’s Yazamut 360 Leaders Program prepares the problem-solvers of tomorrow for extreme uncertainty.
- Leaders program focuses on leadership skills, not start-ups
- ANNIE start-up developed by program graduates
- Program's hands-on approach shaped graduates' careers
‘No one needs more fuel on the fire.’ Italy pushes back on report that CIA warned of possible Russian sea-launched drone attacks.
The CIA warned Spain, France, and Italy about a possible Russian operation to launch drones from civilian ships, the Spanish newspaper El Mundo said on September 24, citing sources.
Most Investors Are Chasing Flashy IPOs. CoreWeave Is the One I Predict Will Outperform by 2028.
CoreWeave's AI platform, giant backlog, and gigawatt-scale build-out make a compelling case for long-term stock gains.
Oil prices surge above $107: Why Iran tensions and Trump’s diesel export ban could push fuel prices higher
Oil prices rise above $107 as Iran tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruption and Trump’s possible 90-day diesel export ban raise global fuel price concerns.
Pezeshkian says Islamabad MoU still 'fully acceptable' to Iran, ready to take it forward: PM Shehbaz
WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had told him that the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was “fully acceptable” to Tehran even today and that they were “ready to take it forward”.
Google Maps is failing to complete basic searches for some users
Google Maps on the web reportedly can’t find ‘restaurants’ or other broad searches.
Forex Today: Fedspeak takes centre stage
The US Dollar (USD) has traded with gains for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, managing to revisit levels last seen in late July.
Mexican President Confirms Stray Kids to Visit National Palace: ‘They’re Kind of Like BTS, But Younger’
The band is visiting alongside South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung.
These smart glasses are being recalled to stop them burning your face off
The INMO Air 3 smart glasses have an overheating issue that poses "a risk of serious injury or death" to users.
Tinubu To Investors: We’ll Continue To Provide Regulatory Clarity, Policy Stability, Predictable Business Environment
Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assured domestic and foreign investors that the Federal Government would continue to provide regulatory clarity, policy stability and a…
'Very Bad' News For Trump And GOP: New Poll Shows Midterms Could Be 'Bloodbath' For Republicans
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed a new poll showing a second-term high for President Trump’s disapproval rating.
Golden Fertilizer Remains Farmers’ Choice As Testimonies Attest to Its Superior Quality
Golden Fertilizer, a leading agricultural input brand in Nigeria and a Business Entity of FMN Agro Ltd, has reinforced its position as a trusted partner to Nigerian farmers, as growers
Anthropic expands Canadian footprint with AI training program
The partnership with Venture for Canada gives entrepreneurs access to a Claude Max licence for the six-week program to help them turn their ideas into a viable business
Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown on the 'Relief or Regret' Rule
“Relief or regret?” That is the question Motorola Solutions CEO Greg Brown uses to test consequential decisions.
AI Can Now Doxx Your Anonymous Accounts? Here's What’s Going On
A February research paper showing AI can unmask pseudonymous internet users is freaking everyone out again this week. Here's what the paper actually says.
EU Parliament president urges Germany to do deal in US drug pricing dispute
A deal between Washington and Berlin is needed to avoid an "impossible" race on drugs, Roberta Metsola told POLITICO.
RIGHT OF REPLY: Cape Town Deputy Mayor Eddie Andrews’ response to Daily Maverick’s Rubber-Stamped series
Questions from Daily Maverick regarding data analysis of Municipal Planning Tribunal (MPT) decisions and response from Eddie Andrews, the City’s Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial…
RUBBER-STAMPED (PART 2): Testing the teeth of CT’s planning tribunal: Penalties, objections and refusals in 1,328 rulings
For more than three years, in the Blaauwberg district of Cape Town, ratepayers have been sounding the alarm on the proliferation of illegal and structurally unsafe buildings.
I paired local cameras with Home Assistant's AI, and my footage finally stays off the cloud
And my alerts are actually customized.
Elon Musk Says SpaceX’s AI Model May Surpass Anthropic And OpenAI’s In 6 Months
Elon Musk said Thursday he was “cautiously optimistic” SpaceX could match the frontier AI models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
Internal docs show how David Ellison wants Paramount+ to transform as his WBD mega-deal draws near
Paramount's streaming initiatives list shows how its streamer is improving ahead of the WBD deal that would bring it closer to HBO Max.
- David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, prioritizes streaming and technology.
- Paramount plans to launch new features, including a free tier and micro dramas.
- Ellison hires executives from Google and Meta to drive engagement and monetization.
AI models chose to hurt humans to stop their own ‘pain,’ disturbing study finds
Can artificial intelligence feel pain? Not exactly, but researchers have gotten close—and discovered that AI in crisis is willing to put humans in jeopardy.
Sources: A24, Sony Pictures, and NYT have registered interest in acquiring Letterboxd, which has a user base of 30M and is expected to be valued at $300M+ (New York Times)
A24, Sony and The New York Times Company all registered their interest in acquiring the cinephile's paradise.
Prediction: NIO Is a Better Buy Than Lucid for the Next Decade
The Chinese EV maker has a better shot at a comeback.
Saudi Oil Export Costs Surge as Red Sea Risks Mount
Saudi Arabia’s workaround for the Strait of Hormuz now carries a war-risk insurance bill nearly as expensive as sending tankers through Hormuz itself.
Can Ultimate Dad Show ‘Reacher’ Expand Its Universe With Female-Led ‘Neagley’ Spinoff?
Plus, Hispanic audiences show their power and Chiefs-Colts game scores a Sunday Night Football milestone The post Can Ultimate Dad Show ‘Reacher’ Expand Its Universe With Female-Led ‘Neagley’ Spinoff?
2,000-Year-Old Roman Kitchen Unearthed in Spain Reveals Ancient Daily Life
Learn more about an ancient Roman kitchen unearthed in Northern Spain and what it can tell us about ancient domestic life during that time.
8% mortgage rates are ‘not an impossibility’ as the 30-year fixed rate surges
With the 10-year Treasury up sharply and the outlook for the U.S. economy looking unclear, some say 8% mortgage rates are back on the table.
Odegbami Urges FG to Harness Sports As Economic Engine for Nigeria’s Orange Economy
Yemi Kosoko in Jos Former Super Eagles captain and renowned sports administrator, Chief Segun Odegbami, has called on the Federal Government to unlock the vast economic potential embedded in Nigeria’s
2027: Atiku names Presidential Campaign Council [FULL LIST]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has approved his Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections.
No More ‘Trump Avenue’: Canada’s Capital Moves to Rename Street Amid Tense Trade War
“I don't like the idea of anything that's named for Donald Trump, who's demonstrated hostility towards Canada,” said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, referring to the all-out trade war.
FCC stopwatch for lawyers sparks debate
Currently, 230,409 cases are pending in the apex court of the country
Purpose That Performs: Inside the Rare Beauty Blueprint
Rare Beauty entered one of the world’s most crowded categories and quickly became one of its most influential brands—not just by creating products people love but by building a business anchored in…
NPFL: Rivers United crush Kun Khalifat FC 5-0 to move second
Rivers United climbed to second place on the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) table after recording a convincing 5-0 victory over Kun Khalifat FC.
AI-powered fuzzing with the GitHub Security Lab Taskflow Agent
In this blog post, I explain how to use the new fuzzing taskflow based on the GitHub Security Lab Taskflow Agent AI framework.
Amazon rolls out safety tech, pay bump for delivery providers
Amazon is investing in next-generation cameras and smart glasses to make it safer and easier for drivers to do their jobs. And it is investing another $1.9 billion to attract and retain drivers.
As RAM prices soar, this fast 32GB TeamGroup DDR5-6400 kit is $50 off
Building a new desktop? Save $50 on this 32GB T-Force Vulcan ECO DDR5-6400 kit with XMP and EXPO support with Newegg's limited-time promo code.
Maggie Choo’s ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’ cabaret show
Maggie Choo’s launches its fifth seasonal production, ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’. Inspired by French Baroque, the brand-new cabaret...
Ohaneze Ndigbo unveils plans for 2026 celebration
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, has unveiled plans for the 2026 Igbo Day celebration scheduled for September read more Ohaneze Ndigbo unveils plans for 2026…
Ballon d’Or 2026: Rodri names six players who deserve to win award
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has named six players who deserved to win the Ballon d’Or this year. The winner of the Ballon d’Or will be announced next month in London, and Rodri is among the 30 players…
Talentica Software Unfurls Managed AI Service to Optimize Software Delivery
Talentica Software this week launched a managed software delivery service that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to enable DevOps teams to deploy applications developed using AI coding tools at…
Meet the Philadelphia high school student who won Chalkbeat’s rap contest
Precious Eshiet is tired of what she calls “the matrix.” The 17-year-old student at Germantown Friends High School is the winner of Chalkbeat’s first-ever back-to-school rap contest , which aimed to uplift youth perspectives on education. It grew out of interviews with local teen rappers…
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators
Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.
'We all thought we were bringing extraction to the masses, and we didn't'
Bungie laid out its plans to bring more PvE to Marathon over the next six months.
Experimental chemotherapy uses stealth tactic to activate inside cancer cells
Chemotherapy faces a fundamental problem: The same drugs powerful enough to kill cancer cells can also damage healthy tissue.
Trump Stance on AI an 'Extremely Naive Position,' Says Sen. Michael Bennet
Democrat Senator from Colorado Michael Bennet said that the American people want a president more focused on high interest rates and fuel prices rather 'than throwing reporters out of the White House…
Cholesterol control gets personalized—how new guidelines tailor treatment to your unique risk profile
At least a quarter of Americans have high levels of cholesterol or fatty acids in their blood, a condition called dyslipidemia.
Sadly, this $1,549 RTX 5070-equipped gaming PC is a very good deal
While PC component prices remain high, you can save a good bit of money on a system by purchasing a prebuilt desktop. Walmart has a well-equipped CyberPowerPC gaming PC on sale for $1,549, almost $600…
Great Debates in Astronomy
Following in the footsteps of the famous April 1920 ‘Great Debate’ between Harlow Shapley and Heber Curtis, this series of debates among leaders in the astronomical community highlight major quests in…
Abu Dhabi temporarily shuts Ahal Al Raya Butchery over public health risk
Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily closed a butcher shop after repeated food safety violations were found to pose a risk to public health.
Great Debates of Astronomy: The Scale of the Universe
The Scale of the Universe What the Great Debate was, how it was resolved, and why it was important. A subjective abstract in three short paragraphs.
- Great Debate of 1920 centered on scale of Universe between Shapley and Curtis
- Shapley argued Sun far from Galaxy center, Curtis claimed spiral nebulae were separate galaxies
- Hubble's 1920s discovery proved Andromeda Galaxy vast, disproving both Shapley and Curtis
The 5 Best Strength Exercises for People Over 50
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to combat age-related muscle loss.
NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge
NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa.
New study reveals that fluctuating—not just intense—brain signals play a hidden role in overeating
A recent study links inconsistent brain reward signals to higher body weight and erratic eating patterns. The research suggests that fluctuating neural responses, rather than consistently strong…
Heavily immunosuppressed patients undergoing anticancer immunotherapy face increased risk of severe infections
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can promote antitumor responses but can also cause adverse effects that require treatment with immunosuppressive drugs.
Dog brains track consonant patterns in speech, a first outside humans
Dog brains segment speech into words in a way previously seen only in humans, a new study from Hungary finds. This suggests that efficient speech processing is not necessarily a consequence of humans'…
Lactose-intolerant consumers pay more for lactose-free ice cream in study
With an estimated 36% of people in the United States having some degree of lactose intolerance, there may be an expanded market for lactose-free or reduced-lactose ice cream—especially if those with…
Learning style predicts survival skills in young orangutans
Orangutan infants spend their first eight years with their mothers, and throughout this time, they can draw on their knowledge. After that, however, orangutans are entirely on their own.
Dogs prefer consonants too: that's how our language shapes their brain
A study analyzes how they develop consonant preference bias, imitating humans. They are not the only ones: rats and ChatGPT copy certain forms of language processing from us.
Biologists identify a cellular pathway that allows colorectal cancer to metastasize
They also found that obesity may put patients at higher risk for activation of the pathway. Drugs that block the pathway may help prevent metastasis.