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WorldSep 16Teachers Want Screen Time Limits In School, TooA new Gallup poll found that a majority of teachers “strongly” or “somewhat” support screen time limits in school, but the policies are hard to enforce.NYT US
BusinessSep 16European stocks rise as oil, bond yields ease ahead of Fed decisionEuropean stock markets are rising due to easing oil prices and bond yields, ahead of a Federal Reserve decision. This indicates market anticipation of economic factors.Seeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 16EU's von der Leyen calls for pacing frontier AI modelsIn her State of the Union address, von der Leyen called for pacing the development of frontier AI models due to their disruptive potential, pledging closer safety cooperation with Canada, the UK and other like-minded countries.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechSep 16OpenAI boss ‘confident’ industry can police AI safetySam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanityIrish Times World
WorldSep 16Messi set for Argentina farewell, included in squad to face BeninLionel Messi was on Tuesday named in Argentina's squad for a friendly against Benin on October 6, a match that will serve as his farewell appearance after announcing his international retirement last month. The post Messi set for Argentina farewell, included in squad to face Benin appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Sci & TechSep 16Von der Leyen to invite AI leaders to ‘support’ efforts to ‘pace the frontier’Fears are escalating over AI following warnings from tech titans.Politico Europe
WorldSep 16Lab at Oxford University, Bengaluru NGO ShikshaLokam release playbook on how governments and civil society can work togetherThe playbook identifies three priorities for stronger government-civil society partnerships: clear roles, working with existing public systems, and building trustThe Hindu
BusinessSep 16Tesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Market squeeze: Tesla revives China price cuts to stem slumping deliveries Tesla China has launched discounts on its Shanghai-made cars for the first time since the end of 2024, responding to falling deliveries in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). 2. ‘Key pillar’:...South China Morning Post
BusinessSep 16SoftBank credit default swaps near three-year high amid OpenAI funding pushSoftBank's credit default swaps are approaching a three-year high, coinciding with its funding efforts for OpenAI. This indicates financial market sentiment regarding the company's investment strategy and solvency.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldSep 16Starship Troopers director confirms uniforms beloved by Donald Trump are Nazi-inspiredPaul Verhoeven says film’s point is that the characters are ‘fascists without knowing that they’re fascists’The Independent World
MilitarySep 16U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in spaceNPR News
BusinessSep 16Smith & Nephew sets $878.90 price for 2030 bond tenderSmith & Nephew has set a price of $878.90 for its 2030 bond tender. This represents a routine corporate financial transaction for debt management.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsSep 16EU-China trade deficit has hit ‘tipping point,’ warns von der Leyen"We will use all tools at our disposal to rebalance our relationship," says European Commission president.Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 16Ed Sheeran's support acts quit US tour after Macklemore dropped for pro-Palestinian commentsAll support acts for Ed Sheeran have quit the British pop star's US tour after the rapper Macklemore was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments during a concert earlier this month.EuroNews [en]
Sci & TechSep 16First update made to ISO 9001 in a decade, with China shaping AI, cybersecurity standardsChina’s contributions and leadership were of considerable value to the revision of new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards for artificial intelligence, intelligent transport systems and cybersecurity, according to the global body. The ISO made the comments as it released ISO 9001:2026 on Wednesday, which is the first major revision to ISO 9001 – an international benchmark for quality management – in a decade, it added. ISO Secretary-General Sergio Mujica told the South...South China Morning Post
Sci & TechSep 16OpenAI boss says world 'right to be afraid' but should trust AI firmsSam Altman and other tech CEOs say there are incentives to limit advancements in AI, as fears grow over the threats it poses to humanity.BBC World
ConflictSep 16US charges five people over alleged Russian plotsAl Jazeera [en]
WorldSep 16Quote of the day, from the writer Ursula K. Le Guin: “It is good to have an destination to head towards; but in the end, what matters is the journey”Cuál es la lección detrás de estas palabras, que provienen del libro más popular y celebrado de la autora estadounidense.Clarín
WorldSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after Pro-Palestine acts drop outMore artists scheduled to participate in Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America have quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. Among them are Irish acts Rowe and Lukas Graham, as well as Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas.France 24 [en]
WorldSep 16Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper MacklemoreEd Sheeran's tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos when four of his supporting acts quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments.NPR News
WorldSep 16FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against EnglandOlubunmi Fadipe, head coach of Formidable Under-15 Girls Football Academy, cautioned the team against reading too much into the emphatic win over New Caledonia The post FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets urged to improve finishing, defence against England appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 16Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39%By Elizabeth Adegbesan Headline inflation rate fell by 0.04 percent to 15.39 percent in August from 15.43 percent in July 2026, representing the third consecutive month decline since June. The development was driven by a further ease in the core basket to 13.29 percent in August from 14.97 percent in July. The National Bureau of […] The post Headline inflation falls 3rd consecutive month to 15.39% appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BusinessSep 16Alvopetro Energy declares $0.12 dividendAlvopetro Energy has announced a dividend payment of $0.12, signaling a distribution of profits to its shareholders. This is a routine financial action by the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 16Heartland Express declares $0.02 dividendHeartland Express declared a $0.02 dividend, indicating a payout to its shareholders. This is a standard financial announcement from the company.Seeking Alpha Tech