Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore's dirty money auction
The BBC is inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.
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Compact optical screen could pave the way for cheaper infrared cameras
New research led by the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) at the University of Melbourne demonstrates a new way to make invisible infrared light visible without relying on the expensive detector technology used in today's infrared cameras.
Rand Paul kills Kennedy's AI ‘kill switch’ bill
The Kentucky Republican tried to amend the legislation by requiring a study.
The importance of measuring stress in hedgehogs and how a new method could enhance welfare
How can we tell when a hedgehog is stressed? Ph.D. researcher Emily Harper explains how her new research has validated a non-invasive method for measuring stress by analyzing hormones in hedgehog feces. The method could help researchers understand how different stressors, or
A sharper picture of a pandemic: Uncovering the complex history of the plague after the Black Death
The Black Death is often remembered as a single catastrophic event that swept across Europe between 1347 and 1353, killing millions. Yet the disease did not disappear after that first devastating outbreak. For more than four centuries, plague continued to return in recurring
How super El Nino will put farmers, families and livelihoods under pressure, from Bali to Bangkok
The chance of a “very strong” El Nino from next month to December is forecast to be 98 per cent now. CNA’s Insight looks at how living costs could rise and how ready the region is for the disruptions ahead.
Commentary: Why is UMNO calling for an 'immediate' GE? Look at the maths
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim can buy time if he can resist his deputy’s push for an immediate general election. But he still needs a solution, says Asian studies professor James Chin.
Macklemore to Donate $1 Million to Palestinian Support Groups, Invites Robert Kraft to Match
The rapper revealed the donation after the billionaire Patriots owner allegedly led a pressure campaign to force him off Ed Sheeran's tour
Commentary: The main Trump-Xi summit achievement will be it happening at all
The US and China are in a stand-off rather than a state of agreement, says Alan Beattie for the Financial Times.
New method reveals how virus particles can build themselves, molecule by molecule
Oxford University researchers have captured the step-by-step assembly of individual virus-like particles, revealing how simple molecular interactions can reliably build these complex biological structures. The results were published today (September 16) in Nature.
Get a good look at Control Resonant's otherworldly bosses in a PC Gaming Show exclusive extended interview
One fight theme uses Fibonacci numbers.
Kiley says he won't caucus with GOP next year if reelected
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.), a former Republican, said he will not caucus with Republicans next year if he wins reelection. “Congressman Kiley, much has been made about your decision to switch from Republican to independent next year. Are you still going to caucus
Court tosses EPA restrictions on highly toxic paint stripper chemical
A federal appeals court this week threw out an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule that banned most uses of a highly toxic chemical used as a paint stripper. The EPA has said that the chemical in question, known as methylene chloride (MC), is “likely to be carcinogenic
Epic CEO Says EU Banning Kids From Playing Fortnite Is ‘Terrible For The Next Generation Of Humanity’
Tim Sweeney isn't a fan of a proposed European Union ban that would aim to keep kids 14 and under from playing games online
AI struggles to decipher 'animal language' because sound doesn't equal meaning, experts say
In recent years, numerous attempts have been made to use artificial intelligence to decipher the communication of bats, whales, birds and other animals. However, a new study led by a team of researchers from Tel Aviv University points to a fundamental problem with this
Time of day may be key in speech therapy for youth
For young people with childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a disorder that affects the brain's ability to plan and coordinate the movements needed for speech, speech difficulties can persist well beyond childhood. Unlike many childhood speech disorders that improve with age,
AI rivalry hangs over Trump-Xi talks
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 - The race for AI supremacy is set to hang over next week's meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington.
Warsh says Fed cares 'very much' about AI developments
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday the central bank is keeping tabs on rapidly developing artificial intelligence (AI) models. “We care very much about what's happening in artificial intelligence,” Warsh told reporters, after the Federal Open Market Committee
Watch live: Trump rallies support for Whatley in North Carolina
President Trump will stump for GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley in North Carolina on Wednesday evening, seeking to rally support for the former Republican National Committee chair. Whatley is running against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D) for the seat currently held by Sen. Thom
South Park’s New Season Is Officially the Biggest Sitcom on Streaming After Just 1 Episode
Season 29 of South Park, recently renamed South America, kicks off with an episode about e-bike gangs, and it's a hit!
Matthew Lillard Says ‘I Feel Ashamed’ for Acting in ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera Got Fired: ‘I Blew That. I’m on the Wrong Side of History’
Matthew Lillard feels “ashamed” for starring in this year’s “Scream 7” after Melissa Barrera was fired from the franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza. Lillard starred in Wes Craven’s original “Scream” in 1996 as Stu Macher. He reprised the
Top Health Nominees Break With RFK Jr. as Measles Cases Surge
Two nominees on course to help lead America’s public health policy have distanced themselves from Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy and his anti-vaccine positions. Dr. Nicole Saphier and HHS counselor Chris Klomp are on track to become the country’s next
Iron, sulfur and purple light unlock greener carbon-carbon bond formation
Much of organic chemistry, including the type used to create and alter medicinal drugs, relies on modifying carbon bonds. Rice University's Julian West has been developing a less expensive, faster and more environmentally friendly way to catalyze these reactions, with a
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Season 35 Premiere Hits 6.7 Million Viewers, Best Opener in Six Years
“Dancing With the Stars” returned to ABC for its Season 35 premiere on Tuesday night and reached a strong 6.7 million viewers. That’s a 24% increase from the performance of the Season 34 premiere, which hit 5.4 million viewers in 2025. Even more, Tuesday’s episode marks the
Policymakers cool on antitrust waivers for AI firms
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Policymakers cool on antitrust waivers for AI firms Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for an antitrust waiver for AI firms to work together on a safety standard is being met with skepticism in Washington over tech leaders'
Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf
The photos, provided by active military personnel, show a severed radar jet, flattened trailers and severely damaged buildings as a result of Iranian strikes.
Trump Melts Down as Federal Reserve Defies Him on Interest Rates
President Trump had yet another predictable meltdown after his handpicked Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh refused to lower interest rates—instead raising them for the first time in three years. “Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the
Bacterial invasion proteins could improve detection of live crop pathogens
Scientists, clinicians, seed companies and others may soon have a new tool in their toolkit for detecting bacterial pathogens, thanks to a new study by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. The research—published in Journal of Microbiological
AI can be more comforting than a person—our research shows why
Some of us now use generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to talk through difficult feelings. We may ask a chatbot to write an email or plan a vacation, but we also tell it that we have had a rotten day or feel anxious about a presentation.
Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history
In a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai, Azerbaijan’s presidential advisor Hikmet Hajiyev said peace with Armenia is “an uphill struggle,” but Azerbaijan is committed to preserving the Christian heritage on its territory as it is part of its history.
Trump responds to his new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh hiking interest rates — after prez pushed for reduction
Trump stopped short of specifically calling out Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh, whom the president tapped in January to succeed Jerome Powell.
Myanmar frees US businessman, Trump officials credited
WASHINGTON, Sept 16 - Myanmar's military-backed government on Wednesday freed U.S. citizen Adam Castillo, who had been detained since June following a business dispute, after what a group involved in securing his release said were efforts by the Trump administration.
Ultrathin membranes unlock nano-infrared views of biomolecules in water
Very small biological samples and even individual biomolecules can now be examined under near-physiological conditions with high confidence at the BESSY II infrared beamline using a newly validated and improved technique: nanoscale infrared (IR) spectroscopy (s-SNOM) with
Slauson Malone 1 – “Porcelain” (Red Hot Chili Peppers Cover)
It's been three years since Slauson Malone 1 (aka Jasper Marsalis) released EXCELSIOR , but experimental music's premier one-man ensemble is back today with his first new music since then. Improbably, it's a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover. The post Slauson Malone 1 – “Porcelain”
Trump offers fiery response to Federal Reserve rate hike
President Trump offered a fiery response to the Federal Reserve’s decision to hike interest rates on Wednesday, demanding instead that rates be drastically lowered quickly. "Interest Rates in the United States should be 1%, or less, because we are the Best Credit in the World
How to Stream ESPN on Sling: Watch ‘Monday Night Football,’ College Football and More for $19.99 a Month
Just as the fall sports calendar starts heating up, watching ESPN directly is about to get a little more expensive. Beginning Sept. 17, ESPN is raising the price of its standalone ESPN Unlimited plan from $29.99 to $31.99 per month, while its annual subscription jumps from
Endless Legend 2 Dev Reflects On How Early Access Has Changed Nearly 15 Years Later: ‘People Can Be A Bit Unforgiving’
The 4x strategy game is hitting 1.0 on Steam
US interest rates raised for first time in three years
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to increase interest rates to 3.75%-4% from 3.5%-3.75% on Wednesday.
Genius Design Details: Pips and Nubs
The gang from Craighill explains the origins and uses of three seemingly small design details that show up everywhere: pips, nubs, and the very useful union of pips and nubs. You’ve seen pips on dice and dominos, nubs are used for Braille text, and the pips/nubs combo is used
Hyper Light studio Heart Machine lays off 'nearly everyone' after publisher deal for unannounced game falls through
Studio founder Alx Preston said he's "not sure yet what's next for Heart Machine to survive."
Roll waves emerge as uniform water flow destabilizes on steep slopes, equations show
When it rains, traveling waves appear on steep asphalt pavement, slowly making their way down the slope. Because these so-called "roll waves" propagate without deforming and are typically characterized by abrupt discontinuities, they play an important role in hydraulic
Spekboom is nutritious, water‑wise and edible—so why aren't more South Africans eating it?
Spekboom (Portulacaria afra) is an easy-to-grow succulent shrub, small tree or hedge. In the wild, it grows naturally as tall as five meters (16 feet) on steep slopes and rocky hillsides in the Karoo and Eastern Cape regions of South Africa, where it helps stabilize soil and
Cold Weather Could Predict an Increase in Heart Attacks Three Days in Advance
And the holidays are especially bad The post Cold Weather Could Predict an Increase in Heart Attacks Three Days in Advance appeared first on Nautilus .
Rachida Dati in court: French ex-minister on trial over Renault-Nissan corruption case
Former minister and MEP Rachida Dati is on trial in Paris in the Renault-Nissan case, accused of corruption and influence peddling after taking €900,000 from a group subsidiary for counseling. Carlos Ghosn is being tried in the same case in absentia.
U.S. Postal Service Chief Is Reportedly So Fed Up He Wants to Quit
Postmaster General David Steiner wants out. The United States Postal Service chief told individuals close to him that he wants to resign from his post, according to a report from Reuters on Wednesday. “The message was, this isn’t what he signed up for, and he didn’t come on
More Americans say AI will hurt the environment than help it: Poll
More Americans believe AI will have negative environmental impacts on the upcoming decade than those who think the technology will help the environment, a poll released Wednesday found. In the newly published survey from The Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs
Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s return
The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned
The Oldenburg Film Festival According To: Director Vincent Grashaw
The filmmaker — a three-time attendee — on bartending an award-winning closing night party, chef-cooked countryside dinners and why Oldenburg is "the jewel of film festivals."
Fed hikes rates for first time in over 3 years
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Federal Reserve hikes rates The Federal Reserve raised interest rates Wednesday for the first time in several years in the face of stubborn inflation. © Mark