Technology
Microsoft Claims Copilot Rarely Reproduces NYT Content in Copyright Defense
Microsoft argues its Copilot chatbot seldom reproduces full sentences from news articles, citing analysis of 8.2 million chat logs in response to…
Month: September 2026
Breakthrough Studies Reveal How Supernovae Forge and Scatter Cosmic Elements
New research in Physical Review Letters refines models of stellar explosions, showing supernovae produce 35% more titanium-44 than expected and clarifying the…
Here’s how people are building their nest eggs using ‘rent and invest’ strategies
Also in Weekend Reads: The disrupted bond market, a warning for traders who borrow money, and advice from the Moneyist.
Sports
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Announces Retirement at End of 2026
Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA commissioner in December 2026, concluding a tenure marked by historic growth and record franchise valuations.
Russia strikes Ukrainian security headquarters in drone attack
Zelensky orders response after Russian drone hits SBU building in Kyiv, injuring five during Moscow's renewed push for peace.
Karen Read Attorney Reflects on Deadlocked Jury and Mistrial Stay
David Yannetti discusses the emotional toll of hung juries and praises defense counsel Kevin Reddington's impact in the Karen Read murder trial…
Politics
EU Officials Push for New Own-Resource Taxes to Fund €2 Trillion Budget
Senior EU leaders insist new revenue streams are essential for the 2028-2034 budget, clashing with frugal member states skeptical of additional taxes.
Russia’s Jet-Powered Drones Overwhelm Ukrainian Defenses, Killing Dozens
Russia's surge in jet-powered drone attacks has led to significant civilian casualties in Ukraine and exposed weaknesses in Kyiv's air defense interception…
At Least 37 Reported Killed After Inhaling ‘Indorama Fuel’ During Suspected Siphoning in Nigeria
Dozens feared dead after toxic fumes from alleged petrol theft in Okrika, Niger Delta; officials urge reliance on verified information.
IFA 2026 Highlights: Bezel-less Smartphone Concepts and AI-Integrated Robotic Vacuums Lead the Pack
Europe's largest tech show opens in Berlin, featuring a new bezel-less smartphone concept and advanced robovacs with smaller sidekick units for tight…