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Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel to lead 4-part series on the Antichrist

Billionaire Peter Thiel will lead a private, four-part lecture series in San Francisco exploring the Antichrist through theology, history, literature, and politics, drawing on thinkers like René Girard, Francis Bacon, and Jonathan Swift. Hosted by the nonprofit Acts 17 Collective, the talks—scheduled from Sept. 15 to Oct. 6 at The Commonwealth Club—will be off-the-record and require full-series attendance. The event includes moderated and audience Q&A … Continue reading Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel to lead 4-part series on the Antichrist

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Technology

Cambridge Professor Predicts AI Apps Will Let Us ‘Talk to the Dead’ Within Five Years

A University of Cambridge researcher predicts that by 2030, AI technology will allow people to interact with digital avatars of deceased loved ones almost 24/7, potentially reducing visits to cemeteries. Katarzyna Nowaczyk-Basińska, a specialist in digital death and mourning, warns that while these “digital afterlife” tools—already emerging in the US, China, and companies like Replika and StoryFile—could create a form of digital immortality, they may … Continue reading Cambridge Professor Predicts AI Apps Will Let Us ‘Talk to the Dead’ Within Five Years

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Technology

China to unveil ‘world’s most powerful laser defense system’ in front of Putin

China is set to unveil what it claims is “the most powerful laser air defence system in the world” during a military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since World War II. The truck-mounted laser, speculated to be a 10kW OW5-A10 capable of intercepting drone swarms, will be showcased alongside new anti-ship missiles. The parade, attended by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, reflects China’s focus … Continue reading China to unveil ‘world’s most powerful laser defense system’ in front of Putin

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Business

Kraft Heinz Is Splitting Into Two Companies

Kraft Heinz will split into two companies, reversing much of its $46 billion 2015 merger. One company will focus on shelf-stable meals, including Heinz, Philadelphia, and Kraft mac and cheese, with $15.4 billion in projected 2024 sales. The other will hold North American staples like Oscar Mayer, Kraft singles, and Lunchables, with $10.4 billion in projected sales. The split aims to simplify operations, better allocate … Continue reading Kraft Heinz Is Splitting Into Two Companies

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Business

Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe haven

Gold prices hit a record high above $3,500 an ounce as investors flock to safe-haven assets amid inflation, weakening currencies, and geopolitical risks. The surge, nearly doubling gold’s value since early 2023, comes as central banks shift reserves from U.S. treasuries to gold. European bond yields also spiked to multi-year highs, pressuring markets and governments, while the pound and European stocks fell, The Guardian has … Continue reading Gold price hits record high as investors seek safe haven

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Business

CEO of Japanese drinks giant Suntory resigns following drug probe

Suntory Holdings CEO and chairman Takeshi Niinami, 66, has resigned after allegations he purchased supplements containing illegal THC substances. Niinami, a high-profile figure in Japanese business and politics, maintained he believed the supplements were legal. Japanese authorities had searched his Tokyo home as part of an investigation into cannabis-derived products, CNN has reported. His resignation, effective September 1, was accepted by Suntory, with the company … Continue reading CEO of Japanese drinks giant Suntory resigns following drug probe

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Politics

Maduro vows to declare a “republic in arms” if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro warned Monday that he would “constitutionally declare a republic in arms” if the U.S. attacked Venezuela, amid Washington’s deployment of additional naval forces to the Caribbean to combat Latin American drug cartels. Maduro claimed eight U.S. vessels with 1,200 missiles threatened his country, prompting him to mobilize troops and call for militia enlistment. While the U.S. denies plans for a land … Continue reading Maduro vows to declare a “republic in arms” if U.S. forces in the Caribbean attack Venezuela

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Politics

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., announced he will not seek re-election next year, ending his 34-year congressional career. Nadler, 78, cited the need for generational change in the Democratic Party and reflected on stepping down from House Judiciary Committee leadership earlier this term. A longtime liberal leader and vocal critic of Donald Trump, he played a key role in advancing impeachment articles in 2019. Nadler has … Continue reading Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler will not seek reelection

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World News

Hiker dies after getting trampled by cows in Austrian Alps

An 85-year-old man was killed and his 82-year-old wife injured when a herd of cows trampled them while hiking with their dog in Austria’s Ramsau am Dachstein. The couple was taken to a Salzburg hospital, where the man died before surgery. Local authorities are investigating, pending an autopsy, CBS News has reported. Fatal cow attacks are rare in Austria, which has issued hiking safety guidelines … Continue reading Hiker dies after getting trampled by cows in Austrian Alps

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Politics

India’s Modi cozies up with Putin, Xi in statement against Trump ‘bullying’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on Monday during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling closer ties with U.S. rivals amid trade tensions with Washington. Modi emphasized India as a partner, not a rival, to China, and held a bilateral meeting with Putin, who called him a “dear friend.” The visit follows the U.S. … Continue reading India’s Modi cozies up with Putin, Xi in statement against Trump ‘bullying’

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House Oversight has withdrawn subpoena for Robert Mueller

The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has withdrawn its request for former FBI Director Robert Mueller to testify, citing his health issues. Chairman James Comer had subpoenaed Mueller for Sept. 2 as part of the committee’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein files. Mueller, who served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013, has been battling Parkinson’s disease since 2021, according to his family, who requested privacy … Continue reading House Oversight has withdrawn subpoena for Robert Mueller

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Politics

Russia’s Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties with China at talks in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing ahead of China’s largest-ever military parade, describing their relationship as at an “unprecedented level.” Russia will increase gas supplies to China, while Beijing will trial visa-free travel for Russians. Xi is also set to host North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, marking his first multilateral international meeting. The gathering highlights China’s growing global influence … Continue reading Russia’s Putin hails ‘unprecedented’ ties with China at talks in Beijing

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U.S. News

54 shot, 7 killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trump’s help

Over Labor Day weekend, at least 54 people were shot in Chicago, resulting in seven deaths, amid a surge in gun violence. Most incidents remain unsolved, with few arrests. The violence comes as Mayor Brandon Johnson issued an executive order barring local police from cooperating with federal agents or the National Guard, rejecting President Trump’s proposals to deploy them to curb crime, Fox News has … Continue reading 54 shot, 7 killed in Chicago over Labor Day weekend as city rejects Trump’s help

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U.S. News

3 hospitalized, including child, after minivan drives through Pennsylvania festival

A red minivan plowed through the Kipona Festival in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Monday, injuring three people, including a 6-year-old boy now in critical condition, a city worker, and a woman in a wheelchair. The driver, taken into custody, entered the barricaded area around 6 p.m. as the festival was ending. The vehicle struck multiple objects before stopping. Authorities have not determined whether the act was … Continue reading 3 hospitalized, including child, after minivan drives through Pennsylvania festival

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U.S. News

Police seek to identify man found dead ‘in pool of blood’ at Burning Man festival

Nevada authorities have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found dead at the Burning Man festival on Saturday night. Pershing County Sheriff Jerry Allen said the victim was a white male, 35–40 years old, about 6 feet tall and 200 pounds, with short brown hair and facial hair. He was discovered in a pool of blood in Black Rock City as the festival’s … Continue reading Police seek to identify man found dead ‘in pool of blood’ at Burning Man festival

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U.S. News

Boy dies after being shot in door-knocking prank gone wrong

An 11-year-old boy in Houston died after being shot in the back while allegedly playing a door-knocking prank late Saturday night, police said. The child collapsed a block from the home and was pronounced dead at a hospital Sunday. A man believed to have fired multiple shots has been detained but not yet charged; police found numerous weapons in his house. The incident is linked … Continue reading Boy dies after being shot in door-knocking prank gone wrong

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U.S. News

Prison chaplain at PA facility accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee

A federal lawsuit accuses Pastor Mark Melhorn, a Baptist chaplain at the ICE-run Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Pennsylvania, of sexually abusing a detainee, identified as Jane Doe, over more than a year. The complaint alleges Melhorn groomed Doe by giving her a Bible, then escalated to harassment, groping, and assault inside her cell, warning her not to report him. Despite Doe twice alerting facility … Continue reading Prison chaplain at PA facility accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee

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World News

Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea

Hundreds of Yemenis gathered in Sanaa on Monday to mourn Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers killed in an Israeli strike last week, the most senior officials lost since Israel and the U.S. began targeting the group. The funeral, held at Shaab Mosque, featured chants against Israel and the U.S., with coffins draped in Yemeni flags. The strike followed a Houthi missile attack … Continue reading Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea

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World News

EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

The plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced GPS jamming while landing in southern Bulgaria, with authorities suspecting Russian interference. Pilots had to rely on paper maps and alternative navigation methods but landed safely. The EU condemned the incident as part of Russia’s hostile tactics and vowed to strengthen defence and satellite capabilities. Bulgaria confirmed the GPS signal was neutralized, while Moscow … Continue reading EU chief von der Leyen’s plane hit by suspected Russian GPS jamming

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Sudan landslide kills more than 1,000 people after wiping out village in Darfur

A massive landslide destroyed the village of Tarasin in Sudan’s Central Darfur on Sunday, killing an estimated 1,000 people after days of heavy rain, according to the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army. The rebel group said the village was completely leveled, with only one survivor, and appealed for urgent international aid. The ruling Sovereign Council expressed condolences and pledged support, while footage showed the devastated area in … Continue reading Sudan landslide kills more than 1,000 people after wiping out village in Darfur

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Afghan earthquake death toll crosses 1,100, aid group says

A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Monday, killing at least 1,124 people, injuring over 3,200, and destroying more than 8,000 homes, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society. The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers struggle to reach remote mountain villages in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where many remain trapped under rubble. Difficult terrain, narrow roads, and bad weather have slowed … Continue reading Afghan earthquake death toll crosses 1,100, aid group says

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France orders hospitals to be ready for ‘WW3’

France has ordered its hospitals to prepare for the possibility of all-out war with Russia, with plans to treat large numbers of wounded NATO troops by March 2026. Leaked documents show France expects to become a hub for battlefield casualties, integrating military care into its civilian health system. The move comes amid heightened fears of World War Three, with NATO on alert ahead of Russia’s … Continue reading France orders hospitals to be ready for ‘WW3’

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Space

NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon

NASA has opened a new Mission Evaluation Room (MER) at its Johnson Space Center to provide in-depth monitoring and data analysis for the Orion spacecraft ahead of the Artemis 2 mission, its first crewed flight around the moon. The MER, staffed 24/7 by NASA, Lockheed Martin, ESA, and Airbus engineers, will complement the main flight control room by diagnosing issues, comparing real-time data with expected … Continue reading NASA debuts new Orion mission control room for Artemis 2 astronaut flight around the moon

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SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites into orbit, completes 400th Falcon 9 droneship landing at sea

SpaceX successfully launched 28 Starlink satellites (Group 10-54) into low-Earth orbit on Aug. 27, using a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral. The booster, B1095, completed its second flight and achieved a milestone 400th successful droneship landing. This marks SpaceX’s 108th mission of 2025 and follows a Starship test launch, Space.com has reported. SpaceX’s Starlink network now exceeds 8,100 satellites, providing near-global internet coverage, with … Continue reading SpaceX sends 28 Starlink satellites into orbit, completes 400th Falcon 9 droneship landing at sea

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Electromagnetic weapon zaps drone swarm in seconds

At Camp Atterbury, Indiana, defense contractor Epirus demonstrated its Leonidas system, which uses electromagnetic interference to disable drone swarms. In a test, Leonidas took down 49 quadcopters simultaneously without firing projectiles. The technology, aimed at countering threats at military sites, airports, and public venues, highlights the growing importance of drone-counter-drone systems in modern warfare, Axios has reported. Epirus, founded in 2018, has worked with the … Continue reading Electromagnetic weapon zaps drone swarm in seconds

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