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Americas News

Jon Rahm dodges questions about wanting a pathway back to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future a complete unknown
World

Jon Rahm dodges questions about wanting a pathway back to PGA Tour with LIV Golf future a complete unknown

Jon Rahm says he has "no updates" on LIV Golf's future ahead of the Irish Open, with bankruptcy concerns and funding questions looming large.

Moriah Stokes · 08 Sep, 2026
Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’
World

Drug developed for lung disease may slow biological aging in surprising ‘bonus’

Rentosertib, an AI-discovered drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, made patients appear three to four years biologically younger in a clinical trial.

Dillan Block · 08 Sep, 2026
“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens
Technology

“This is the AI men actually use”: Meta ads pushed apps nudifying real teens

Meta dragged its feet removing ads that nudify young girls' Instagram pics.

Ashley Belanger · 08 Sep, 2026
Major blue state hospital pulls plug on controversial child transgender treatments after DOJ intervention
World

Major blue state hospital pulls plug on controversial child transgender treatments after DOJ intervention

Mount Sinai, one of New York City's largest hospitals, agreed to stop sex reassignment procedures for minors and allocate $2 million for patient care.

Noel Hill · 08 Sep, 2026
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power
Technology

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 adds subtle details to NBA 2K27, but demands a lot more power

DLSS 5's juice may not be worth the squeeze for launch title NBA 2K27.

Cordell Murphy · 08 Sep, 2026
The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide
Technology

The rise in drive prices is being driven by AI and even HDDs can't hide

SSDs are preferable for many reasons, but with storage prices skyrocketing, there are some scenarios where opting for an HDD makes more sense.

Betsy Lockman · 08 Sep, 2026
New Apple TV 4K will be more powerful upgrade than we thought, per leak
Technology

New Apple TV 4K will be more powerful upgrade than we thought, per leak

Rumors about the new Apple TV 4K have long suggested it will have a more modern chip to enable Apple Intelligence support. But a new leak uncovered by Aaron Per...

Ryan Christoffel · 08 Sep, 2026
Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying'
World

Philippines defense chief calls out China after note interrupts remarks at Seoul forum: 'Coercion, bullying'

Gilberto Teodoro read aloud a note from China handed to him mid-speech at the Seoul Defense Dialogue, calling it actual coercion and bullying.

Jordan Bayer · 08 Sep, 2026
This AI assistant bought me whey protein and booked a cabin for my birthday
Business

This AI assistant bought me whey protein and booked a cabin for my birthday

I tried Instinct, the viral AI assistant that books appointments, handles customer service, cancels subscriptions, and more.

Pranav Dixit · 08 Sep, 2026
Reporter's Notebook: Dem rebels expose cracks in Jeffries’ House leadership
World

Reporter's Notebook: Dem rebels expose cracks in Jeffries’ House leadership

Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez blindsided Hakeem Jeffries by handing House Republicans a crucial procedural vote with zero warning.

Jonas Bayer · 08 Sep, 2026
The first trailer for the Sam Altman biopic is damn creepy
Technology

The first trailer for the Sam Altman biopic is damn creepy

Sam Altman biopic Artificial will be in movie theaters on Christmas Day. Here's the first trailer.

Ethelyn Zulauf · 08 Sep, 2026
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says ChatGPT's ads should be like 'if Google and Meta had a baby'
Business

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar says ChatGPT's ads should be like 'if Google and Meta had a baby'

OpenAI's CFO, Sarah Friar, discussed ChatGPT's ad strategy at a conference, revealing that the company is on track to reach $1 billion in annual revenue.

Stephen Council · 08 Sep, 2026