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USA · · 1 min read Trump gives Xi ceremonial welcome as US-China truce is extended Donald Trump and Xi Jinping began a high-profile US visit as Washington and Beijing prolonged their trade pause and prepared talks on AI and Iran.
Technology · · 1 min AI can amplify engineers, but not replace fundamentals, says Gopi Myelin Foundry founder Gopichand Katragadda says engineers need stronger practical skills, systems thinking and documentation as AI accelerates technical work. Sports · · 1 min Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees Tampa Bay secured its fifth division title after splitting a Yankee Stadium doubleheader and winning the nightcap with a small-ball attack. Science · · 1 min Distant stellar stream offers new way to map dark matter Astronomers have detected a globular cluster stellar stream beyond the Milky Way and used it to estimate dark matter in its host galaxy. Health · · 1 min Brazil project tests a clearer route into health policy A Brazilian research team created and evaluated free educational tools to help patients and citizens take part in decisions about SUS health technologies. Entertainment · · 1 min Hollywood layoffs continue amid industry upheaval Deadline is tracking continuing job losses across Hollywood and media as the industry faces the effects of strikes, wildfires and corporate change. Crypto · · 1 min FBI’s low-profile crypto meeting brings investigators and industry together CoinDesk reports that the FBI’s annual virtual-asset symposium has expanded into a practical forum on crypto crime, cyber threats and cooperation with private companies. Cosmos · · 1 min NASA chooses PRIMA telescope to study the hidden far-infrared universe NASA has selected PRIMA, a $1 billion space telescope that will use extreme cooling and advanced detectors to investigate stars, galaxies, planets and cosmic dust. Compliance · · 1 min FBI investigates alleged theft of employee data from jobs website The FBI is examining claims that ShinyHunters exploited an unknown software flaw to access sensitive information linked to current and former personnel. Business · · 1 min Darden and Costco feature in Newsquawk’s 24 September earnings estimates Newsquawk lists earnings and revenue forecasts for Darden Restaurants and Costco Wholesale, including upcoming quarterly and full-year expectations. AI · · 1 min Anthropic launches biology lab after AI identifies new enzyme system Anthropic says Claude has found an uncharacterized DNA-related enzyme system in bacteriophages, marking an early result from its new life sciences research group. World · · 1 min US, Denmark and Greenland sign deal to expand Arctic military role A new agreement broadens US military access in Greenland while limiting the role of non-NATO states and protecting sensitive sectors. USA · · 1 min Secret Service drone station already operates beside the White House A small Secret Service drone operation is already active near the White House, while President Trump promotes a far larger and more militarized plan. Technology · · 1 min AMD Claims Venice Server CPU Beats Intel and Nvidia in Benchmark AMD says its latest EPYC processor outperformed flagship chips from Intel and Nvidia, highlighting a widening contest over CPUs inside AI data-center systems. Sports · · 1 min Los Angeles Queens win first WPBL championship The Queens defeated the San Francisco Firebells 2-0 as Ayami Sato delivered the first shutout in the league’s history. Entertainment · · 1 min Apple opens live music venue at Battersea Power Station Apple Music Hall in London combines an intimate 600-seat concert space with recording, broadcast and livestreaming facilities. Crypto · · 1 min SEC and CFTC move on crypto rules after Senate bill stalls Federal regulators are pursuing agency-level crypto rules after the Clarity Act failed to advance, while states dispute how much authority they should retain. Cosmos · · 1 min Roman telescope could operate for at least 22 years A highly efficient course correction and extra propellant have more than doubled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope’s projected operating lifetime. Compliance · · 1 min Privacy notices issued after Manage My Health cyber incident New Zealand’s Privacy Commissioner has ordered Manage My Health and Health NZ to strengthen protections after a December 2025 health-data breach. Business · · 1 min S&P 500 nears record as earnings forecasts outpace prices The S&P 500 is close to its peak, but rising profit forecasts have grown faster than the index, leaving its forward valuation below its five-year average. AI · · 1 min OpenAI creates mathematicians’ panel after disputed AI results The new advisory group will assess how OpenAI presents mathematical discoveries, but researchers question its independence, reach and ability to represent the wider field. World · · 1 min Trump’s America is reshaping an unstable world CNN examines how Donald Trump’s foreign policy is straining alliances and exposing the limits of American power during a period of mounting global crises. USA · · 1 min Bipartisan lawmakers resist proposed political review of NIH grants Congressional leaders and research groups are challenging reported White House plans to add political oversight to the National Institutes of Health grant process. Technology · · 1 min Kawasaki and Dexterity expand robot partnership for warehouse work Kawasaki Robotics and Dexterity are scaling a robot system designed for demanding warehouse tasks including loading and unloading trailers.