Will Trump's AI rebrand as 'super intelligence' catch on?
Some people close to the president have started to use the term but experts say it is unlikely to catch on.
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Variety Power Of Women: Los Angeles Event Announces Channing Dungey, Queen Latifah, Lauren Graham, Marc Maron as Presenters
Variety has announced the presenters for this year’s Power of Women event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Beverly Hills. The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women
George Lucas Says He Was Going to Make 3 More ‘Star Wars’ Movies But “Decided to Retire” From Directing
The last film Lucas helmed was 2005's 'Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.'
Having a baby in Denmark v the UK: How different is it?
Denmark and its Scandinavian neighbors often appear at the top of many of the world's "best of" lists, from happiest and least corrupt to the best place to raise a family.
‘Left-field’ life: Briton becomes Thailand’s top foreign monk
The Briton is the first non-Thai to be elevated to the rank of royal monastic leader.
South Korea keeps fuel cheap for holidays as fiscal cost mounts
Experts warn that steady prices may be creating a false sense of security.
Chicago commuters are hit with a bold new Florida billboard campaign
The billboard campaign on I-55 thanks the Illinois governor for driving taxable income to the Sunshine
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Grohl, Vince Staples Lead Silverlake Conservatory of Music’s 25th Anniversary Show
The benefit concert takes place at Hollywood Palladium on Oct. 17
India's transgender amendment leaves many in limbo
India’s parliament amended the country’s transgender law, taking away Kali's access to medicines.
Cruz rips 'right-wing socialism,' says GOP shouldn't be 'giving away free stuff'
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz (Texas) on Tuesday criticized populist Republicans for proposing “right-wing socialism,” arguing the strategy will not pay off for the party. “I consider myself very much a populist, Cruz said on Fox News’s “The Will Cain Show,” claiming "the base that has
It's OK if managers step in to help their sales staff—but not too much
Workers in sales might roll their eyes when they deal with a micromanaging boss. But many customers actually appreciate it if a store manager offers to help when they're mulling over a purchase, whether it's a dishwasher, a tablet or a lawn mower.
Indonesia hosts largest ASEAN-led defence and disaster response exercise in a decade
The drill tests responses to disasters spanning volcanic eruptions, tsunamis and cyber threats.
South Korea's Lee, Trump welcome progress in US strategic investment projects
SEOUL, Sept 23 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and US President Donald Trump welcomed \"significant progress\" in discussions on strategic investment projects during a 30-minute meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Seoul's presidential office said on
Impact Fund for Global South Creators Launches at Toronto With Focus on Distribution and Audiences (EXCLUSIVE)
A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of audiences as well as getting them made. The Culture Fund was established by Product
Moroccans vote in election set to shape government before World Cup
By Ahmed Eljechtimi RABAT, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Moroccans vote in an election on Wednesday that will shape the government overseeing the final stages of a $20-billion push to prepare for the 2030 World Cup and projects to direct economic gains towards the country's disenchanted
Australia PM says draft social media rules about taking back control
The US embassy in Canberra raised “serious concerns” over the draft laws.
US criticises Australia's proposed algorithm opt-out laws as 'censorship'
Under the draft laws, tech firms face fines if they do not give users the option to switch off algorithms.
Outkast Sue Rapper Ovrkast for Allegedly Hijacking Its ‘Famous, Extremely Valuable’ Name
The Atlanta hip-hop duo says rapper agreed to adopt a new name but later backed out of the deal
David Worth, Director of ‘Kickboxer’ and DP of ‘Any Which Way You Can,’ Dies at 86
David Worth, director of films including “Kickboxer” and DP on numerous films including Clint Eastwood’s “Any Which Way You Can,” died Sept. 4 in Sunland, Calif. He was 86. Worth started out as director of photography on low-budget movies before Clint Eastwood hired him as
Ohio TV stations ignore legal threat from Max Miller, air opponent's ad: Report
Local TV stations in Ohio are broadcasting an ad from Democrat Brian Poindexter attacking GOP Rep. Max Miller (Ohio) despite Miller’s attorney threatening legal action. Miller’s lawyer, Alejandro Brito, reportedly sent a cease-and-desist letter last week to executives from
In Cambodia's 'Waiting Village', tattooist mourns trade lost to war
RONG CHAM, Cambodia, Sept 23 - More than 3,000 houses stand in neat rows across Rong Cham, a 400-hectare (990-acre) resettlement site dubbed by residents \"the Waiting Village\", where families who fled fighting along the Cambodia-Thailand border still wait to return home nine
Clavicular Posts Video After Being Charged With Rape and Drugging: ‘Theres Better Ways to Make Money Then Suing Someone’
“Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has shared his first video on social media since news circulated Monday that the online personality had been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts. In the video posted to both TikTok and Instagram, Clavicular includes a compilation
How can parents handle squabbles between kids?
School vacations inevitably mean more squabbles. Longer days together, less structure and more sharing (of toys, screens, space and parental attention) all lead to children demanding that you referee fights and arguments.
Mahershala Ali Agrees That Marvel’s Scrapped ‘Blade’ Reboot Is Kevin Feige’s “Biggest Failure”
The Marvel Studios president previously said he feels "like a gigantic loser and failure" that the project never came to fruition, and the two-time Oscar winner agrees.
Africa: AGOA Reauthorization - Critical Victory and Call to Action
[AGOA Civil Society Network] Washington, DC -- The AGOA Civil Society Organization (CSO) Network welcomes the U.S. Congress's decision to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through December 31, 2028.
China’s US ambassador warns on ‘red lines’ ahead of Trump, Xi meeting
Those "red lines" on Taiwan, human rights and other issues cannot be crossed, he said.
‘The Housewife’ Review: Naomi Watts Anchors a Watchable but Underpowered True Story of Hidden Nazism in Suburban Queens
Long before the relevant authorities do, you’ll figure out the secret that immigrant homemaker Hermine Ryan (née Braunsteiner) holds close to her chest in “The Housewife” — a giveaway that may be the fault of some heavy-handed direction and scripting, but speaks to the detail
Niko Rubio Will Dive Into Heartbreak and Self-Discovery on Debut Album ‘Late Night Swim’
The LP arrives Oct. 30 and its next single "dream" will be released on Friday
Cambodia hosts anti-scam summit, seeking to showcase crackdown
PHNOM PENH, Sept 23 - Cambodia will open a global conference on countering cyberfraud on Wednesday, as the government seeks to show it is serious about cracking down on the multibillion-dollar scam industry.
Mexico arrests alleged prominent fentanyl trafficker
MEXICO CITY, Sept 22 - An alleged Mexican drug trafficker accused of coordinating and financing an organization dedicated to transporting chemical precursors used for the production of fentanyl from China to Mexico and the United States was arrested in Mexico City on Tuesday,
Judge in Paramount-State AGs Case Still Has Questions, Schedules Hearing on Settlement Terms
Paramount’s deal with the 12 state attorneys general to settle their antitrust lawsuit over the Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not official just yet: The judge in the case has some “outstanding questions” about the settlement, which requires her approval before it takes
Wife of US seismologist held in China says Trump will ask Xi to free him
WASHINGTON, Sept 22 - The wife of a US expert on North Korean nuclear tests who has been imprisoned in China since late 2024 said on Tuesday the White House has assured her that President Donald Trump will ask Chinese leader Xi Jinping to free her husband when the pair meet
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Rob Bonta Sued Paramount to Counter Political Influence, Then Fell Victim to It
When Rob Bonta sued to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger in July, he said he was doing so because the Trump administration had failed to act for political reasons. “They are greenlighting deals that their own antitrust section at U.S. DOJ knows and believes are unlawful,
How the pro‑nicotine 'wellness' movement rebranded an addictive drug
An ironic development emerging alongside the "Make America Healthy Again" movement is the portrayal of nicotine as a wellness and performance-enhancing product. Across social media, podcasts, wellness communities and tech startups, prominent wellness personalities and other
Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign
{beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers across Americas urge US to end drug boat strike campaign More than 70 lawmakers from North and South America, including the U.S., Canada and Colombia, are calling on the Trump
Trump, Japan’s Takaichi discuss China in meeting ahead of Xi’s US trip
They agreed to closely coordinate on China-related economic and security issues.
China’s Xi unlikely to bring CEOs to summit where Trump is seeking deals, says US official
Trump is preparing to host Xi in Washington, with talks set for Sept 24 and a lavish state dinner.
'I don't have a buoyancy aid': Living without the Bank of Mum and Dad
Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.
The secret to a perfect crystal may be a precisely calibrated extra turn
Creating a perfect crystal sounds straightforward: Arrange identical building blocks into a repeating, orderly structure. At the microscopic scale, though, even subtle biases in how particles interact can push them in preferred directions, making it harder to form uniform
Europe's car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Auto executives across Europe hope rearmament can help them flex their industrial muscles once more.
Michigan attorney general Nessel endorses El-Sayed after previous criticism
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) has endorsed Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, weeks after she criticized the Democratic nominee for his response to a March attack on a synagogue in their state. “We have one candidate that I know is going to fight against the
Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
Rand Paul: ICE hasn’t shared information about Minneapolis shooting probes
DHS faces continued bipartisan scrutiny in the wake of several incidents where ICE or Border Patrol agents used deadly force against individuals they were trying to apprehend.
IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
Queasy plesiosaurs swam to shore to vomit, Jurassic fossils reveal
Plesiosaurs swam into river deltas to vomit up shells and other indigestible elements of their marine meals, suggests new research published by Cambridge University Press. The behavior resembles that of today's fur seals and marine crocodiles.
Tezzus and Diamond* Are Bringing Everybody With Them
The Atlanta rappers on finding each other, learning from Young Thug, and taking the whole crew on tour
Tom Cruise Welcomes Prince William and Kate Middleton at ‘Digger’ World Premiere in London: ‘We Love Them and Really Appreciate What They Do for the Arts’
Tom Cruise world-premiered his new film “Digger” on Tuesday night to an enthusiastic audience in London, which included some royal guests. Prince William and Princess Catherine of Wales got a front row seat to Cruise’s latest transformative role, this time as wealthy oil tycoon
