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Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu home reportedly owned by US actor Nicolas Cage

Coastal waters off Southern California were being roiled by the remnants of Hurricane Marie.

Regulator concludes investigation into 4 charities as class inquiry continues

The Charity Commission has removed four charities from an ongoing statutory class inquiry into 105 charities.

US Military Hits Targets Near Iran’s Kharg Island

"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Michael Allen, former special assistant to President George W. Bush in the National Security sector, says the US is taking its economic pressure campaign against Iran “right to the jugular,” describing Kharg Island as the “Achilles’ heel of the Iranian oil system.” Greta Peisch, former general counsel for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, says the US and Canada are showing restrai

Korea Picks $22 Billion Gas Project as First Under Trade Deal

South Korea has identified a gas-fired power project in Texas as the first US investment under a trade deal agreed last year, a step that could help ease tensions between the two allies after months of friction over the pace of progress related to Seoul’s investment commitments.

Should promotion depend on how workers use AI?

More companies are tying career progression to AI use: is that fair?

Treasury Buybacks Won't Fix US Yields, Strategist Says

Lombard Odier Senior Macro Strategist Homin Lee argues that expanded Treasury buybacks won't solve underlying US yield pressures driven by large deficits. While the plan may offer short-term relief, he emphasizes that broader macroeconomic factors will continue to dictate yields. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bessent Dares Traders on Yen Bets: ‘I Am the House Now’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent challenged traders to counter his efforts to strengthen Japan’s currency, touting that when he makes market calls nowadays he’s effectively doing so with inside information. Bloomberg's Sunny Bangia breaks down the news. (Source: Bloomberg)

Water company fined record £900k after coastline sewage spill

United Utilities Limited fined £900,000 for five environmental permit offences following successful Environment Agency investigation into sewage spill.

UK to bring forward new powers to respond to moral emergency in Palestine, and target illegal settlement activity in the West Bank to protect the viability of a two-state solution

UK to bring forward new powers to respond to moral emergency in Palestine, and target illegal settlement activity in the West Bank to protect the viability of a two-state solution

Key New Hampshire Senate Race to Pit Pappas Against Sununu

Representative Chris Pappas fought off a progressive challenge to win the Democratic primary for a New Hampshire Senate seat, AP and NBC projected, setting up a November showdown with former Republican Senator John Sununu.

OpenAI says it cracked 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours

OpenAI's claim that it solved parts of Navier-Stokes equations has quickly stirred controversy.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah watches ‘Mirzapur’ at Srinagar’s only functional multiplex to flip cinema culture

“The presence of leading artistes and filmmakers in J&K would further strengthen the region’s association with cinema and contribute to building a vibrant film ecosystem in J&K,” said Mr. Abdullah, on the second day of the ongoing four-day film festival.

Godzilla Minus Zero trailer teases King Ghidorah battle, Ramayana parallels

The Godzilla Minus Zero trailer hints at King Ghidorah's return and a major cinematic showdown. This film will premiere in North America on November 6, which is a significant date. India's Ramayana Part 1 also releases worldwide on the same day, creating a clash. Both productions are eyeing an IMAX release, promising grand visual experiences. Fans anticipate a battle of scale and visual effects between these epic films.

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Scammers demand money from Instagram users over fake copyright claims.

How GPT-5.6 Sol helps run quantum computing experiments

See how an MIT researcher uses GPT-5.6 Sol with Codex to autonomously run quantum computing experiments, analyze results, and calibrate qubits.

Heatwaves Are Making Europe's Politicians Look Clueless Again

For an image of the political madness spawned by the sweltering northern summer of 2026, try this: A UK council in June had to cancel a debate on ending “climate emergency” policies — because of a heatwave alert.

Meta continues to run ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India - report

The report follows a BBC Eye investigation that found Instagram running paid ads promoting such material in India.

Gold Holds Decline as Mideast Tensions Bolster Rate-Hike Case

Gold held a three-day decline, as fresh attacks on ships in the Middle East added to inflationary risks and raised prospects for a US interest-rate hike.

IRS under Trump unlawfully shared taxpayer info with immigration authorities, court rules

It said the Trump administration's practice violated federal law.

Digital asset firms court sovereign funds

Reported Kharg Island Blasts, Oil Advances, More

Source: Bloomberg, 0:00

White House pulls Tetris-style ‘Build the Wall’ game

It comes four days after a warning by the classic game maker that it takes copyright infringement seriously.

Amazon accused in lawsuit of systematic discrimination against pregnant employees

The lawsuit includes claims of wrongful termination after a pregnant worker was hospitalised.

1Password increases engineering productivity 21% with Codex

Engineers at 1Password use Codex to rapidly build new features and internal tools, reaching production-readiness while maintaining rigorous security policies.

Sri Lanka a close friend, India stands by it: Rajnath Singh

Introducing Muse: The World’s First Personal AI Agent Built for Everyone

Muse is a secure, private personal AI agent that proactively helps people meet their goals and suggests ideas. The post Introducing Muse: The World’s First Personal AI Agent Built for Everyone appeared first on Meta Newsroom .

Ahead of Brics, India & China hold military talks in Arunachal

Iran says it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, Sept 8 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday it had captured a U.S. uncrewed submarine at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz, offering a rare glimpse into how underwater drones are being used in military operations.

On the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem

We’re sharing an AI-generated solution to the Navier–Stokes Millennium Prize Problem, including a writeup and a formal proof in Lean.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 9, 2026

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Sept 9, 2026.