The economy expanded by 0.4%, official figures show, whereas analysts had predicted no growth. ...
Month: September 2026
Anthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weaponsAnthropic blocks possible attempt to use AI to make biological weapons
The revelations in Anthropic’s threat intelligence report come after a former top researcher at the company warned of the risks of AI to humanity. ...
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auctionPrincess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ goes up for auction
Auction house Sotheby’s expects the dress to sell for up to $300,000 (£220,000) when it goes under the hammer on 9 December. ...
New hurricane season record as ‘historic’ El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quietNew hurricane season record as ‘historic’ El Niño leaves Atlantic eerily quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, but a strong El Niño means no hurricanes have formed this year. ...
Osama bin Laden shook the world on 9/11. Today it is clear how his wider plans failed | Jason BurkeOsama bin Laden shook the world on 9/11. Today it is clear how his wider plans failed | Jason Burke
The al-Qaida leader envisaged an economically battered US withdrawing from the Middle East – and a global Muslim uprising. Then the tide turned On 11 September, 25 years ago, Osama bin Laden drove with a small number of al-Qaida retainers and aides to a remote location in eastern Afghanistan. His ...
‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11‘It was all hands on deck’: how the CIA responded to 9/11
Veterans recall chaos and confusion as the attacks unfolded – followed by a ‘war on terror’ that left agency with a tarnished reputation A generation of spies had lost an enemy but not yet found a role. Then came 9/11. A decade after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, al-Qaida’s ...
Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes goldNeil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Second Song review – shaky album occasionally strikes gold
(Reprise)The 80-year-old continues his tireless output, delving into the past for inspiration to variable results – though two lengthy brand-new songs are real showstoppers You can’t fault Neil Young for his industry. Second Song is his second new album of 2026: the first, a double live set called As Time ...
Republicans’ midterm promise is more populism, and more cashRepublicans’ midterm promise is more populism, and more cash
The News DALLAS – Republicans arrived at their first midterm convention ready to sell their wins for “working class” Americans, including hundreds of billions of dollars for tax cuts, refunds, and savings accounts.They left it ready to spend another trillion dollars in direct payments to Americans – if voters are ...
Activist Oasis seeks board seats at Vail ResortsActivist Oasis seeks board seats at Vail Resorts
The Scoop Activist investor Oasis Capital Management has nominated a slate of directors at Vail Resorts and is preparing to launch a proxy fight, according to people familiar with the matter. Neither the names of the nominees nor how many seats Oasis sought could be learned, but to gain full ...
Crowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack SnapeCrowd of 100,000 laps up relentless sensory experience as NFL woos Melbourne | Jack Snape
The morning kick-off provided ‘incredible’ vibes for a sell-out crowd clearly different to that which attends AFL and cricket games at the venue At 9am on a Friday, Melbourne’s tongues would usually be tinged with toothpaste. Beer, however, was the flavour craved by this throng of bros brought together by ...