Technology

Large Hadron Collider is still on the hunt for short-lived quantum black holes

Scientists using the Large Hadron Collider have searched for hypothetical quantum black holes smaller than atoms that would exist for extremely brief periods. Finding such black holes could provide insights into spacetime and help scientists develop a theory that reconciles general relativity with quantum physics. The latest search found no evidence of these tiny black holes, meaning researchers could not directly study quantum gravity through … Continue reading Large Hadron Collider is still on the hunt for short-lived quantum black holes

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Space

NASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early Mars

NASA’s Perseverance rover discovered unexpected igneous rocks in Mars’ Jezero Crater, where scientists had expected sedimentary rocks formed along the shoreline of an ancient lake. The rocks contained carbonate minerals and provided evidence that water interacted with them on at least three separate occasions, repeatedly changing their chemistry and appearance. Scientists used Perseverance’s SuperCam instrument to analyze more than 185 bedrock targets, using laser-generated plasma … Continue reading NASA Discovery Reveals Complex Water Systems on Early Mars

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Technology

Ukraine says drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines

Ukraine’s Third Army Corps says it used heavy bomber drones to deploy ground robots behind Russian lines during a secretive operation near Lyman. The unit said Operation Vivaldi has helped bring 125 square kilometers under Ukrainian control, including 50 square kilometers that had been occupied by Russia. The operation reportedly involved heavy drones carrying suicide ground robots more than 10 kilometers behind enemy lines, where … Continue reading Ukraine says drones air-dropped exploding war robots miles behind Russian lines

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Business

California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

California wine grape growers are struggling to sell their harvest as changing drinking habits have caused wine demand and sales to decline. Wine sales have fallen more than 20% over five years, leading grape prices to drop and growers to take about a quarter of California’s vineyards out of production. Many growers are choosing between harvesting grapes at a loss, leaving them on the vines … Continue reading California farmers are struggling to sell grapes as demand for wine drops

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Business

McDonald’s is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles

McDonald’s is expected to provide more details about its new global growth strategy, called McDonald’s > NEXT, during an investor day in Chicago. The strategy focuses on redesigned restaurants, improved food and drinks, and consumer-led innovation, but executives have so far provided few specifics. The presentation follows a weak recent quarter for McDonald’s U.S. business, where same-store sales rose just 0.8% while restaurant traffic declined. … Continue reading McDonald’s is hosting an investor day as its U.S. business struggles

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Business

DoorDash reaches $131.5M settlement with New York City over delivery workers’ pay

DoorDash agreed to a $131.5 million settlement with New York City over allegations that it underpaid workers or delayed their payments. The settlement includes a $16.7 million fine and nearly $115 million in payments to about 264,000 delivery workers. DoorDash said the payments will address disputes over how it calculated pay for workers who were logged into the app but not making deliveries, as well … Continue reading DoorDash reaches $131.5M settlement with New York City over delivery workers’ pay

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Politics

AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has declined to rule out challenging Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for his New York Senate seat when his current term ends in 2028. Ocasio-Cortez said any decision about a Senate or presidential campaign would be personal and that she plans to focus on the 2026 midterm elections before deciding her next steps. She has also been mentioned as a potential 2028 … Continue reading AOC refuses to rule out run against Senate leader Chuck Schumer

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Politics

Sen. Susan Collins’ staff denies corruption allegations made in ProPublica report

ProPublica reported that the FBI investigated allegations involving U.S. Sen. Susan Collins and former Navatek CEO Martin Kao, who allegedly told investigators that political donations helped the defense contractor secure federal contracts. The report said an internal Navatek email indicated Collins had committed to helping the company obtain $32 million in naval contracts after Kao directed $150,000 through a shell company to a super PAC … Continue reading Sen. Susan Collins’ staff denies corruption allegations made in ProPublica report

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Politics

Netanyahu says he will ‘tell the truth’ on Israel’s actions at United Nations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he plans to use his upcoming United Nations speech to defend Israel’s military actions in Gaza and criticize New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu accused Mamdani of supporting Hamas and inciting hostility toward New York Jews, while Mamdani has rejected allegations of antisemitism and criticized Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Netanyahu said the 2023 Hamas attack killed about 1,200 … Continue reading Netanyahu says he will ‘tell the truth’ on Israel’s actions at United Nations

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Politics

Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security

President Donald Trump signed a security agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security and expanding the U.S. military presence in Greenland. The agreement keeps Greenland under Danish control and would remain in effect if the territory eventually becomes independent, as long as it remains in NATO. The deal allows the United States to expand and modernize military activities at … Continue reading Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security

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Politics

In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran

President Donald Trump defended his foreign policy in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, saying he has used American military power to address conflicts and challenges that previous leaders failed to resolve. Trump said he faces a choice between negotiating a deal with Iran and “annihilating” its government, while predicting that Tehran would agree to a deal after the U.S. midterm elections. He … Continue reading In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to “annihilate” Iran

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U.S. News

Vermont man convicted of attempted murder of three Palestinian students

A Vermont jury convicted Jason Eaton of attempted murder for shooting three Palestinian college students near the University of Vermont in November 2023. The attack left Hisham Awartani paralyzed from the waist down and wounded his friends Tahseen Aliahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid, who were all 20 at the time. Eaton admitted he was the shooter but argued he was not guilty by reason of insanity, … Continue reading Vermont man convicted of attempted murder of three Palestinian students

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U.S. News

2 dead after helicopter fighting Dome Fire crashes, officials say

Two Fly Precision crew members, Greg King and Ryan Cutter, died when their Super Puma helicopter crashed Sunday while fighting the Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park. The helicopter was using a water bucket to help suppress the fire when it crashed southeast of Ostrander Lake around 2:55 p.m., according to officials. Fly Precision expressed deep sadness over the deaths and asked for privacy and … Continue reading 2 dead after helicopter fighting Dome Fire crashes, officials say

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U.S. News

Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy has asked a judge to investigate allegations that the lone juror who favored convicting her may have used a cellphone during jury deliberations and provided inaccurate information before or during the trial. Clancy’s attorneys also asked the court to review the juror’s phone records and question him about his conduct, although he has not been accused of wrongdoing. The judge … Continue reading Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks judge to investigate the lone juror who wanted to convict her

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U.S. News

Battle for heavyweight crown begins as Alaska’s Fat Bear Week opens

Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, an annual contest featuring brown bears from Alaska’s Katmai National Park competing for the title of fattest bear. Last year’s winner, Bear 32, known as Chunk, weighed an estimated 1,200 pounds and is returning to defend his title against 15 other bears. The 12th annual event celebrates the roughly 2,200 brown bears in the preserve and highlights … Continue reading Battle for heavyweight crown begins as Alaska’s Fat Bear Week opens

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U.S. News

Man shot by ICE in Austin being held in detention center with bullet in his back, lawyer says

A Venezuelan man who was shot by an ICE officer while delivering a DoorDash order in Austin was transferred from a hospital to a detention center with the bullet still lodged near his spine, according to his lawyer. His attorney said Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was shot after an ICE officer sideswiped his car, and the officer has since been placed on administrative leave while … Continue reading Man shot by ICE in Austin being held in detention center with bullet in his back, lawyer says

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Technology

North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic

North Korea said its latest missile tests involved a new weapons system of major significance, with images suggesting the launch of a missile it has previously described as hypersonic. Kim Jong Un said the weapon would strengthen North Korea’s military readiness, while observing the tests alongside his teenage daughter. South Korea said it detected two short-range missile launches that traveled about 450 and 600 kilometers … Continue reading North Korea touts new weapons system described as hypersonic

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Archaeology

Man’s metal detector leads to record-breaking trove of ancient Roman coins

An amateur archaeologist in western Germany discovered 934 Roman silver coins after his metal detector signaled repeatedly in a field near Wesseling. The hoard weighs 3.1 kilograms and is the largest coin treasure found in Germany dating to the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian. Most of the coins date to the Flavian emperors, while the oldest was minted in 148 B.C., and experts believe the … Continue reading Man’s metal detector leads to record-breaking trove of ancient Roman coins

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World News

Pakistan says strikes in Afghanistan killed ’28 terrorists’

Pakistan said it carried out airstrikes on terrorist training sites in Afghanistan, claiming three targets were destroyed and 28 militants were killed. Afghanistan’s Taliban government disputed the claims, saying the strikes hit civilian homes in Kunar and Paktika provinces and killed three people. Neither side’s claims about the targets, damage, and casualties could be independently verified. The strikes followed a suicide bombing and 20-hour gun … Continue reading Pakistan says strikes in Afghanistan killed ’28 terrorists’

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World News

Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings

A Sri Lankan court found 15 men guilty of involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that killed more than 260 people and wounded about 500. The attacks targeted three churches and three hotels and were inspired by the Islamic State, killing 42 foreigners and devastating communities across Sri Lanka. Authorities filed more than 23,000 charges against 24 suspects in 2021, including murder, terrorism conspiracy, … Continue reading Sri Lanka court convicts 15 over deadly 2019 Easter bombings

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World News

UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

Andy Burnham said the UK will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive air-to-air refuelling support following attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. The support is expected to begin within days and initially involve one RAF Voyager aircraft based at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. The UK government described the assistance as time-limited and said it was agreed after a Saudi request for military support. The Houthis … Continue reading UK to provide Saudi Arabia with ‘defensive’ military support, says Burnham

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World News

Four people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides

Typhoon Dujuan left at least four people dead and 22 injured in Japan, while thousands of homes near Tokyo remained without power. The storm moved away from Japan, allowing authorities to lift or downgrade most heavy rain and landslide warnings. Search crews continued looking for six people missing after landslides caused by torrential rain. More than 45,000 households in Chiba were without electricity, while hundreds … Continue reading Four people killed in Japan as typhoon Dujuan triggers heavy rain, landslides

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World News

30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue

A 29-year-old man armed with a shotgun opened fire on a police officer outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, during Yom Kippur, triggering a shootout involving up to 30 shots. The alleged shooter, identified as Sean Ward, suffered life-threatening injuries, while Const. Jeff Smith, a 13-year police veteran, was seriously wounded and remained in intensive care. About two dozen people were inside … Continue reading 30 shots fired after man opened fire on officer outside Ontario synagogue

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Space

Russian Progress spacecraft delivers 3 tons of cargo to the ISS

Russia’s robotic Progress 96 cargo spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on Sept. 19 after launching from Kazakhstan three days earlier. The spacecraft reached the ISS at 9:44 a.m. EDT while the station was about 260 miles above the Black Sea, ending its three-day orbital approach. Progress 96 delivered about three tons of food, fuel and other supplies for the seven astronauts and cosmonauts … Continue reading Russian Progress spacecraft delivers 3 tons of cargo to the ISS

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Politics

Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

President Donald Trump has announced plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint an artificial intelligence czar as concerns grow over the technology’s potential risks. Trump said his administration would not hinder the growth of the AI industry and rejected calls to slow development while additional safeguards are established. He described AI as potentially transformative for the U.S. economy and emphasized the importance of maintaining … Continue reading Trump says US will form ‘AI Force’ and appoint an artificial intelligence tsar

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