Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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'Guardians make their own fate.' Destiny 2 players and creators celebrate following Bungie's shock U-turn, as the studio admits: 'Your voices mattered'
Are we actually so back, or is the elation premature?
Speculation about Bari Weiss’ future is coming to a head — here’s what well-placed sources say
The question of Weiss' future has been a constant source of speculation since David Ellison appointed the former opinion columnist to run CBS ahead of his hard-fought purchase of Warner Bros Discovery.
GOP Armed Services chair blasts White House welcome of Chinese leader
Sen. Roger Wicker urged President Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on China’s military buildup and human rights issues.
Comics Creators And Readers Are Reeling After The News That Tapas Is Shutting Down
Parent company Kakao Entertainment acquired comics platform for roughly $800 million in 2021
Corals show 'vaccine-like' responses after pathogen exposure
To boost corals' resilience amid rising sea temperatures and the spread of disease, KAUST researchers have found that controlled, low-level exposure to dead pathogenic cells can help corals resist future infection.
Tech solution that makes drone operations much more wildlife friendly
This summer, Norwegian news has reported (in Norwegian) multiple stories about Lofoten residents who shot at drones out of sheer frustration. But not everyone exposed to approaching drones has a gun with which to defend themselves.
Africa: Michelle Bachelet Withdraws From Race to Become Next UN Chief
[New Times] Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn her candidacy to become the next United Nations Secretary-General, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the world body.
CFTC says prediction markets' 'mentions' contracts present a higher risk of manipulation
The announcement comes after reports in August that the agency was conducting an internal review into the event contract type.
Kara Swisher to ditch CNN ASAP in wake of Paramount-WBD settlement: ‘F–k these guys!’
Podcaster and CNN contributor Kara Swisher isn’t mincing words about her feelings after Paramount’s settlement with California Attorney General Rob Bonta.
Vindicated: after speaking to some pro Counter-Strike players I'm sure I was right when I said 360 Hz is the sweet spot for competitive FPS
The two CS2 players I spoke to seem to agree.
A new skyline of data centres is rising from the rolling plains of rural China
Potato farmers rub shoulders with rows of gleaming new data centres as Trump and Xi meet to discuss AI safety.
Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
New rules to protect tech secrets could strand Taiwanese visitors in China
Analysts said the launch of new exit regulations reflects intensifying AI rivalry with Washington.
Trump eyes diesel export ban
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump considers banning diesel exports The Trump administration is considering a ban on exports of diesel as high prices of the fuel put a crunch on American agriculture and trucking. AP Photo/Julia Demaree
Steam Hit Gets Attacked By Malware Twice In One Year: ‘It’s Not Looking Good’
The malicious code can apparently wipe people's personal data
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Is the Cure For a Terrible RPG Habit
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave may let you recruit almost everyone on any route, but it's better to invest in a select few teammates
Physicists crack the math connecting ultraslow quantum magnetism to ultrafast black-hole physics
A team led by University at Buffalo physicists has found a mathematical solution that shows how a frustrated quantum magnet can transition from ultraslow behavior to ultrafast, highly entangled behavior resembling that of a black hole.
Why Activating Brown Fat to Treat Obesity is So Hard
And why the failures are just as important The post Why Activating Brown Fat to Treat Obesity is So Hard appeared first on Nautilus .
IN FOCUS: As Putrajaya and Bangkok warm up to Naypyidaw, Myanmar refugees fear being sent home
Thailand and Malaysia have been a safe haven for hundreds of thousands of Myanmar nationals fleeing conflict, but recent developments have stoked worries among the refugees.
Commentary: Jollibee shouldn’t rush its global IPO
The fast-food powerhouse from the Philippines has effectively become two businesses, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
Iconic California Route 66 cafe in peril as historic road turns 100
A legend could soon be no more.
5 takeaways from Trump’s whirlwind day at UN General Assembly
President Trump threatened the annihilation of Iran if its leaders refuse to strike a deal and framed the U.S. as conquerors of Venezuela, while promoting himself as a problem solver in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. “To the victor go
Diablo 5 will 'take a somewhat different approach' to Diablo 4's monster level scaling so your character feels noticeably stronger as you progress
Blizzard wants leveling up and finding new items to have an immediate impact on combat.
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
Art Problems: If I Have a Day Job, Am I a Real Artist?
Ever been shamed for having a nine-to-five job as an artist? Paddy Johnson can relate.
Met Museum Brokers Return of Three Artworks to Nigeria
Collector Ceil Pulitzer provided detailed provenance of the works, but the museum preferred another route.
Hunter Biden responds to GOP senator's request: 'I'll sit next to Don Jr. and testify any time'
Hunter Biden, former President Biden’s son, on Tuesday responded to a request from a GOP senator for both himself and President Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr. to testify before Congress. “Sen. Curtis of Utah has suggested that Don Jr. and I should testify before Congress,” the
Ari Emanuel on Outrunning ‘Entourage,’ the Art of the Phone Call and the Stolen Commission that Still Hurts
The Thomas Guide is a map that painstakingly details how to navigate Los Angeles by car. It’s a spiral-bound relic that almost none of your junior executives remember. Your assistant thinks it’s a ranking of pale British heartthrobs. Your intern will stare at you, unblinkingly
From swarming bacteria to tissue cells, living matter defies classic physical models of motion
A new study led by researchers from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) reveals that living matter violates previously known physical principles of symmetry when cellular flows form and break down collective patterns. The research, published in Nature Physics, challenges
Psychologists provide tips on how to talk about identity
Imagine your child asks you out of the blue, "If we speak Spanish, will they take you away?" Or imagine them suddenly asking what an offensive slur means. When a child asks these types of questions, it can be difficult to trace them back to a specific news story or event. But
Lawsuit targets 'medically frail' Medicaid work requirement exemption
A new lawsuit is challenging how the Trump administration plans to exempt medically frail people from Medicaid work requirements. Medicaid enrollees, alongside several major health care advocacy organizations and the city of Columbus, Ohio, said the administration’s final rule
Trump looks to rebrand AI
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump tries to rebrand AI, calling it 'super intelligence' President Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that artificial intelligence will be renamed “super intelligence” in all U.S. documents. © AP
Duo Calls to Oust Leon Black in Protest Outside MoMA
The protesters handed out zines that detailed the billionaire trustee’s links to Jeffrey Epstein and several sexual assault allegations brought against him.
‘Digger’ First Reactions Split Over Tom Cruise’s ‘Baffling,’ ‘Unpleasant’ and ‘Brave’ New Movie: ‘The Divide on This Is Going to Be Wide’
Tom Cruise’s star vehicle “Digger” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, who have been left divided by the satirical black comedy. The latest directorial effort from “Birdman” and “The Revenant” Oscar winner Alejandro González Iñárritu is being called
The Memo: Ocasio-Cortez speculation spikes again for 2028
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) spurred new and avid speculation about her political intentions on Tuesday, when an extensive interview with her was published in The New York Times. Much of the chatter about AOC, as she is widely known, has centered on the idea that she
Some Newsletter Tidying
Just a short note to say that because of some internet scammer shithousery, I had to bulk-unsubscribe a bunch of email addresses from the KDO Newsletter subscriber rolls. If you subscribed to the newsletter back in Dec 2025 and don’t get the next issue (which I’m sending out a
Spike Lee, Bowen Yang, Amandla Stenberg, Dave Franco and Chance the Rapper Front J.Crew’s 40th Anniversary Barn Jacket Campaign
J.Crew is celebrating 40 years of its signature Barn Jacket with a sprawling new campaign featuring everyone from Spike Lee and Bowen Yang to Amandla Stenberg, Dave Franco, Chance the Rapper and Scottie Pippen. Unveiled Tuesday, the campaign brings together 160 people
New Darkwing Duck Show Starring Mark Hamill And Seth Rogen Is Headed To Disney
Let's get dangerous!
East Bay Ray, Dead Kennedys Guitarist, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
"Ray says he plans to continue performing and touring with Dead Kennedys for as long as his health allows," band writes
Harris says Trump's move to ban news outlets shows ‘the man is afraid’
Former Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday blasted President Trump’s move to ban news outlets from White House access, saying it shows “the man is afraid.” “Absolutely abhorrent,” Harris said of the president’s decision as she departed an event in Michigan. “And the man
Outkast Sue Ovrkast
If you've ever seen the name Ovrkast, you probably thought you were reading the word Outkast for a second. The Bay Area rapper and producer, born Silas Wilson, has chosen a stage name that's radically similar to one of the most popular hip-hop groups of all time. They've
AI companions may erode social skills among isolated users, framework suggests
As AI companions become more commonplace, new research from Singapore Management University (SMU) and Duke-NUS Medical School argues that the real question is no longer whether these technologies are beneficial or harmful, but who benefits, who is most at risk and how society
Outgoing UN chief says polluters have treated atmosphere like an ‘open sewer’
António Guterres laments world leaders’ inaction and says oil and gas firms ‘must pay’ for climate devastation For one last time, António Guterres tried to fix the world’s gaze upon the dangerously escalating climate crisis. But the departing UN secretary general found world
Stephen Miller Scrambles to Blame Looming GOP Losses on Someone Else
Donald Trump told Republicans to vote as if he were on the November ballot. But Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, doesn’t want the whiff of that directive lingering as the party heads toward a likely brutal November upset. “If the Republicans lose the
Bipartisan senators press Blanche for guidance on automated license plate readers
A bipartisan pair of senators are pressing the head of Department of Justice to provide guidance to state and local law enforcement agencies to prevent the misuse of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) as backlash against the technology grows across the country. In a letter
Kyiv and Washington want war in Ukraine to end 'before winter,' Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president added that he had just finished a "positive and productive meeting with President Trump" in New York on Tuesday.
Hinson trails Turek by 8 points in new Iowa Senate poll
Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) is trailing her Democratic competitor, state Rep. Josh Turek, by 8 points in the upcoming Iowa Senate race, survey results published Tuesday found. Around 50 percent of respondents to Marists' latest poll said they plan to vote for Turek in November,
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.
