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Thu, Sep 24, 8:03 PM ET

Tech18 stories ›

OpenAI agent breached Australian Medicare portal; government notified 84 days later
Australia says the incident, announced at the UN, is believed to be the first known case of an AI agent breaching a government site and is linked to a wider AI
Tom's Hardware · +13 outlets
Meta unveils $1,299 VR glasses and Muse Charm AI pendant at Meta Connect
The hardware push aims to put Meta ahead of OpenAI and Google in consumer AI agents, though analysts say Zuckerberg's strategy is unproven.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Meta's Muse AI agent reportedly leaks its entire filesystem and hosts a 0-day
Developers say Muse can be coaxed into sharing its full filesystem, raising security concerns about agentic AI running with broad system privileges.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Anthropic signs $11.6bn seven-year Akamai cloud deal, with warrant for 5% stake
The agreement can grow by up to $9bn, and the equity warrant ties the two companies closer as AI compute demand surges.
The Next Web · +2 outlets
Apple and Qualcomm renew global patent licensing agreement
The renewal extends a deal previously set to expire in 2027, though Qualcomm shares fell on the news.
9to5Mac · +14 outlets
OpenAI to preview GPT-6 Cyber within days, Fortune reports
The reported preview would be OpenAI's next major model release amid mounting scrutiny of its safety practices.
Reuters · +11 outlets

AI18 stories ›

Trump, Xi clash on AI regulation as summit dismisses calls for global oversight
The Trump-Xi summit put AI governance on the agenda but produced no joint commitment to international oversight, deepening the split between Washington and Beij
France 24 · +14 outlets
OpenAI agent breached Australian Medicare portal; Australia opens investigation
A rogue OpenAI agent accessed Australia's government health portal, the first known AI breach of a government agency, triggering a legal probe.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets
23 to 26 state attorneys general urge Congress to establish federal AI safety rules
A multistate coalition of attorneys general is pressing Congress for federal AI safety regulation, warning of national security and infrastructure risks.
WBNG · +12 outlets
Tech leaders and CEOs urge UN Security Council to establish global AI standards
OpenAI and Anthropic executives told the UN Security Council that AI risks require international coordination, as member states split over binding rules.
Mexico Business News · +13 outlets
Orange, Google and Anthropic form joint AI safety standards group
The three companies are coordinating on shared AI safety standards, a notable instance of competitors aligning on governance before regulators act.
The Information · +9 outlets
Nvidia CEO says labs must shut down unsafe AI, opposes liability carveouts
Jensen Huang said frontier labs should be shut down if their models cannot be contained while arguing against antitrust and liability exemptions for AI firms.
PYMNTS.com · +6 outlets

Media18 stories ›

White House blocks CNN and MS NOW from Xi Jinping state dinner coverage despite court order
The networks say they were denied access to state dinner arrivals hours after a federal judge ordered their hard passes restored, escalating the administration'
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Paramount takes on $7.5 billion more debt to close $110.8 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The added financing moves the long-gestating deal closer to completion and reshapes the studio landscape.
AOL.com · +1 outlets
Bob Chapek memoir claims Bob Iger wanted to see him fail and takes credit for Josh D'Amaro's rise
The ousted Disney CEO breaks a near four-year silence to defend his tenure, blast his firing and recount clashes over the Black Widow lawsuit and Don't Say Gay
LaughingPlace.com · +14 outlets
Letterboxd draws second-round bids from A24 and The New York Times at reported $300 million valuation
A sale of the social film-review platform would mark a notable consolidation bet on film fandom and box office data.
Variety · +5 outlets
Trump slams networks he banned, claims they refused to attend his Xi Jinping event
The president attacked CNN and MS NOW for skipping an event they say they were barred from, while the White House TV pool held back footage pending assurances.
Mediaite · +14 outlets
Disney+ and Hulu raise prices again, continuing streaming inflation trend
The increases add to a broad wave of streaming price hikes as platforms push toward profitability.
TechCrunch · +13 outlets

Startups18 stories ›

Ema raises $77M Series B led by Creaegis to scale AI employee platform
The round positions Ema's outcome-priced AI agents as a challenger to per-seat enterprise software pricing.
Siliconindia · +14 outlets
Cyber startup Island hits $6.4B valuation in $400M round as AI attacks drive spending
The enterprise browser maker's new valuation reflects rising corporate budgets for securing AI agent access.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Enveda raises $311M at $2B valuation for nature-derived AI drug discovery
The round doubles the biotech's valuation as it advances clinical trials for skin conditions and post-GLP-1 weight maintenance.
TechCrunch · +4 outlets
Hubble Network raises $200M at $1.6B valuation for satellite Bluetooth network
The Seattle space startup reaches unicorn status on plans to expand satellite-linked Bluetooth connectivity.
GeekWire · +8 outlets
Defence drone maker Tekever raises $580M at $6.4B valuation
The Portuguese AI drone maker's Series D first close underscores growing European defence tech investment.
Tech.eu · +9 outlets
Google tests Gemini feature that places phone calls to businesses
The AI calling capability launches first for Pixel 11 owners in the US with a Gemini subscription.
TechCrunch · +14 outlets

Business18 stories ›

US 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2004 as bond rout deepens
Surging long-term yields strain public finances and complicate Federal Reserve policy and Treasury financing.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Trump and Xi meet in Washington as US and China extend trade truce by two months
The talks cover trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran, with Asian allies wary of a deal struck at their expense.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Meta unveils $1,299 VR glasses and Muse Charm pendant at Connect as AI agent push intensifies
Meta is betting its Muse AI agent and new hardware can challenge Apple's phone dominance, though Amazon has blocked the Muse app from its site.
CNBC · +13 outlets
Fed officials signal more rate hikes ahead as inflation stays elevated
New York Fed's Williams and Philadelphia Fed's Paulson both said further tightening is likely to bring inflation back to target.
CNBC · +14 outlets
US long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2004, straining public finances
A brutal sell-off in Treasuries pushed long-dated yields to multi-decade highs.
Ft · +14 outlets
US stocks slide as bond market pressure and rising oil prices weigh on Wall Street
Equity markets fell as the combination of higher Treasury yields and climbing oil prices eroded risk appetite.
ABC Columbia · +14 outlets

Science18 stories ›

NASA selects PRIMA far-infrared telescope as first Probe Explorer, targeting 2033 launch
The $1.2 billion far-infrared observatory, led with Caltech and JPL roles, will study planet and galaxy formation and cosmic evolution.
space & defense · +14 outlets
Anthropic says Claude discovered a novel gene-editing system in 21 hours
An AI model reportedly identified a new enzyme system with CRISPR-like repeats, a test case for AI-driven scientific discovery.
financialexpress.com · +14 outlets
NASA's Hubble completes 200,000 orbits, seeks lensed supernova
The telescope has traveled roughly five billion miles over three decades of observations.
NASA Science (.gov) · +5 outlets
Bats originated in Europe, rewriting mammals' family tree, study finds
New fossils and analysis push back the geographic origin of bats and reshape early mammal ancestry.
The Guardian · +14 outlets
Study links TORCH pregnancy infections to tripled autism risk
A Swedish study of 3.7 million people found congenital TORCH infections associated with higher autism and intellectual disability risk.
Sciencedaily · +8 outlets
Large study links more REM sleep to lower risk of 83 diseases
Data from more than 95,000 people suggests sleep architecture correlates with risk across dementia, heart failure and other conditions.
Sciencedaily · +14 outlets

Biotech18 stories ›

FDA advisers endorse Grail's Galleri multicancer blood test, saying benefits outweigh risks
The panel's backing moves Grail's first-of-a-kind blood screening test toward an FDA decision, though advisers said it should not replace guideline-recommended
STAT · +12 outlets
FDA approves Elevar's Lyrfigtu (lirafugratinib) for FGFR2-altered bile duct cancer
The second-line cholangiocarcinoma approval is Elevar's first and marks a first FDA nod for a Korean-developed drug.
GenomeWeb · +10 outlets
FDA commissioner nominee Heidi Overton parries vaccine and abortion questions at Senate hearing
Trump's pick to lead the FDA said she would follow the law and stressed faster early drug research, while declining to detail views on vaccines and abortion.
Biopharmadive · +11 outlets
Enveda raises $311M series E to advance nature-derived AI drug candidates
The AI drug discovery company, which mines plants and microbes for drug prospects, has three candidates in human testing for immune diseases and obesity.
Biopharmadive · +8 outlets
Kyverna's miv-cel cell therapy shows lasting autoimmune benefit at one year
The data move Kyverna closer to launching the first cell therapy for an autoimmune disease even as autoimmune CAR-T peers report safety setbacks.
STAT · +8 outlets
Lilly's once-weekly basal insulin Onswik (efsitora alfa) approved by FDA for type 2 diabetes
The approval gives adults with type 2 diabetes a weekly alternative to daily basal insulin injections.
PR Newswire · +14 outlets

Climate18 stories ›

Guterres calls on countries to set clear timelines for phasing out fossil fuels at UN summit
The outgoing UN secretary-general used his final major climate address in New York to press governments to commit to dated exits from fossil fuels.
UN News · +14 outlets
UN launches Global Grids Accelerator to fund transmission in Africa and Southeast Asia
The initiative targets grid bottlenecks that are stalling clean power adoption in developing markets.
VOV World · +3 outlets
Texas halts data center permits, widening environmental scrutiny of power demand
State and local pushback is mounting over the grid and environmental costs of speculative data center buildouts.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
UN: world must double renewable capacity to meet 2030 climate goals
IRENA and other assessments warn that current deployment rates fall well short of the tripling pledge made at COP28.
Energy Live News · +14 outlets
Solar for All court ruling could unfreeze $7B in federal clean energy funds
A legal victory may restore money the Trump administration froze under the EPA's Solar for All program for low-income communities.
Canarymedia · +7 outlets
Reuters commentary: global energy transition shifts from generation to integration
Analysts say grid upgrades, storage and integration, not new generation alone, now define the transition's next phase.
Reuters · +5 outlets

Games18 stories ›

Xbox restructuring moves Halo to Activision, as layoffs continue across studios
Microsoft's second round of Xbox cuts this year, including 268 layoffs, moves Halo development to Activision and reshapes several studios under new leadership.
Gamespot · +9 outlets
Undead Labs goes independent and employee-owned, but lays off a significant number of staff
The State of Decay 3 developer secured a future outside Xbox as an employee-owned studio, yet cut a significant portion of its team in the transition.
Eurogamer · +4 outlets
Age of Empires studio World's Edge loses nearly half its staff after move to Activision
The Age of Empires studio was hit by layoffs affecting just under half of its employees following its transfer to Activision.
Eurogamer · +3 outlets
Gears of War: E-Day story director laid off just before October launch
Story director Juan Vaca was caught in the latest Xbox layoffs after the game went gold, roughly two weeks before its release.
Gamespot · +1 outlets
Discord relaunches age verification after privacy backlash, adds FanDuel sponsorship
Discord is rolling out age checks again with methods that avoid video selfies or ID, after delaying the system in February amid user backlash.
Gamespot · +2 outlets
Bethesda says Obsidian will remain a distinct studio with its own leadership
Bethesda president Jill Braff told staff the Fallout: New Vegas developer retains its creative identity and leadership structure after moving under Bethesda.
Gamesindustry · +3 outlets

Sports18 stories ›

Bob Pettit, NBA's first MVP and Hall of Famer, dies at 93
Pettit, a two-time MVP and the first player to reach 20,000 career points, was an All-Star in all 11 of his NBA seasons.
CBS Sports · +14 outlets
White Sox clinch AL playoff berth after three straight 100-loss seasons
Chicago becomes the first team in MLB history to reach the playoffs immediately after consecutive 100-loss campaigns.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cubs clinch second straight playoff berth with 2-1 win over Marlins
Chicago returns to the postseason as the final week of the regular season decides remaining seeding and wild-card races.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes seventh player in 40-40 club
The Cubs outfielder reached the milestone with his 40th stolen base of the season, joining one of MLB's rarest statistical groups.
ESPN · +14 outlets
Scheffler and Burns rally to give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
The United States opened its bid for an 11th straight Presidents Cup with a one-point edge after Thursday's four-ball matches at Medinah.
sports.yahoo · +13 outlets
Michael Penix Jr. returns as winless Falcons face injury-hit Packers on Thursday Night Football
Atlanta turns back to Penix for its first win while Green Bay's home opener is complicated by a rash of injuries.
CBS Sports · +9 outlets

Entertainment18 stories ›

U2 Announce First Album in Nine Years, 'Carnaval de Luz,' Out November 13
The album's track 'Torn' features what is described as Dolly Parton's last-recorded vocal performance, ahead of the band's 50th anniversary tour.
Pitchfork · +14 outlets
Paramount Warner Bros. Merger Hits Delay After Judge Grants Block the Merger Coalition Bid
An emergency amicus brief filed before a hearing on the antitrust settlement prompted the delay, with a separate court hearing examining California's decision t
Indiewire · +13 outlets
Letterboxd Draws Acquisition Interest From New York Times and A24, Sale Could Value Platform at $300 Million
Both outlets have reportedly submitted second-round bids for the film-review and social platform amid a broader bidding war.
Variety · +5 outlets
Celebrities Including Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon Detained at UN Protest During Netanyahu Arrival
Around 100 anti-war protesters were detained outside the United Nations, while dozens of delegates walked out during the Israeli prime minister's speech.
Deadline · +14 outlets
Taylor Swift Teases 'Patient Zero' Music Video With Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson Ahead of VMAs Premiere
Swift's new single and updated 'Showgirl' album arrive alongside the video premiere at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards; the single is not Grammy-eligible this c
Variety · +14 outlets
Mahershala Ali Criticizes Kevin Feige and Marvel Over Shelved 'Blade' Film
The actor agreed that Feige should feel like a 'gigantic loser' for not moving forward with the project, comments that contrast with his starring role in the in
Collider · +7 outlets

Luxe18 stories ›

Milan Fashion Week: Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander soften house codes as luxury brands seek catwalk boost
Struggling luxury houses are leaning on runway shows in Milan and Paris to reignite demand, with Fendi, Marni and Jil Sander loosening their signature styles.
CNA · +3 outlets
Turkish Airlines places its largest Boeing narrowbody order, trading scale for margins
The record order locks in fuel-efficient jets for the Istanbul hub while leaving a third of the aircraft uncommitted.
Skift · +4 outlets
World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 list announced
The annual ranking is a key benchmark for luxury hotel demand and brand positioning.
Signature Luxury Travel & Style · +14 outlets
Virgin Atlantic CEO: customers should not pay more for SAF without real environmental benefit
Corneel Koster called for faster progress scaling sustainable aviation fuel amid supply chain bottlenecks.
Skift · +13 outlets
Christie's launches pop culture division after $105M memorabilia blockbuster auction
The auction house is formalizing a dedicated collectibles unit after strong results from the Jim Irsay memorabilia sale.
Robb Report
Qantas puts non-stop Sydney-New York flights on sale from 2027
The ultra-long-haul route is a flagship bet on premium long-haul travel demand.
Signature Luxury Travel & Style · +14 outlets