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PoliticsSep 30Triumph or Procrastination? Experts Split on the Trump-Xi SummitOver the better part of three days, President Donald Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a summit that drew international attention for its high-stakes agenda, from trade and AI to Taiwan. While some experts saw the summit as an exercise in kicking the can down the road on major issues, others emphasized the significance of Trump treating Xi as an equal on the world stage. Read more below.Sam Bresnick Research Fellow and Andrew W. Marshall Fellow at Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging TechnologyThe Xi-Trump summit yielded little progress on AI. Yes,War on the Rocks
Sci & TechSep 30Why opponents mistake Flock cameras for tools of totalitarian controlAn entrepreneur argues that opponents of Flock Safety's automated license plate reading technology mistakenly equate the collection of data with its potential misuse, suggesting that tools should be judged by the philosophy of those who use them rather than being banned outright.The Hill
WorldSep 30Mass weddings as social policy: What happens after the ceremony? (2), By Ismail AhmedMass weddings may provide immediate relief, companionship and dignity to people who face genuine financial barriers to marriage. That value should not be dismissed. However, once public money is used, the relevant unit of success is no longer the ceremony. It is the household… Five years later, success should mean that a woman is safer […] The post Mass weddings as social policy: What happens after the ceremony? (2), By Ismail Ahmed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
BusinessSep 30SpaceXAI considers pricing updates for Grok, X users: reportSpaceXAI is reportedly considering updates to its pricing structure for Grok and X users. This indicates potential changes in the company's service offerings and revenue models.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldSep 30Police questioning can shape a sexual assault case. Their approach is often wrongThe Cornell lawsuit filed by a woman alleging a brutal rape raises questions on how police handle such cases. The majority of police lack adequate training on trauma-informed approaches, experts say.NPR News
Sci & TechSep 30Ondas launches 'Dronebuster REACH' to extend counter-drone rangeOndas has launched a new product called 'Dronebuster REACH' designed to extend the range of counter-drone capabilities. This development aims to enhance technologies used against drones.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 30Mattel appoints Roger Lynch, from Condé Nast, as its new president and CEORoger Lynch, until now a leader at Condé Nast, will assume the presidency of Mattel in October and the executive directorship in November. His experience in media and technology will be key to boosting the toy company's iconic brands, according to the board.Clarín
WorldSep 30Moonfish, a haunting animation, captures a tragedy in spaceDaniel Zvereff’s animation, Moonfish, exposes the grief-filled and strange reality of space miner Cassius’s life working on an asteroid after things go tragically wrong. Drawn in black and white, it’s a tiny budget wonderNew Scientist
Sci & TechSep 30This week’s new questionsWhy do dogs generally follow instructions, whereas cats largely ignore them? Will we ever build a space telescope that can see as far as the big bang?New Scientist
HealthSep 30Why a modern approach to healthcare must consider more than illnessPills and other medications may seem like the most rigorous way to treat illness, but we increasingly know that our health must revolve around the whole mind and bodyNew Scientist
Sci & TechSep 30Our verdict on Chanda Prescod-Weinstein’s The Edge of Space-Time: a wild rideThe September read for the New Scientist Book Club was a challenging trip to the edges of space-time with Chanda Prescod-Weinstein – but one which most book club members thoroughly enjoyedNew Scientist
Sci & TechSep 30Why do we have hair – on our heads and elsewhere? A new book exploresJudy Wearing's Anxious and Hairy is an enthusiastic and curious dive into the evolution and culture of human hair. An initially sceptical Elle Hunt is captivatedNew Scientist
Sci & TechSep 30Laptop running slowly? These eight tips will improve performanceBefore spending on a new model, try these steps to speed up your deviceThe Telegraph
WorldSep 30Twisteddoodles on the discovery of a new cat speciesThis week's cartoon from TwisteddoodlesNew Scientist
WorldSep 30Tom Gauld on an audience with the great theoretical scientistTom Gauld's weekly cartoonNew Scientist
Sci & TechSep 30NetApp introduces new architecture for AI factories at Insight; analysts react positivelySeeking Alpha Tech
Sci & TechSep 30‘Existential risks’: Anthropic warns its investors about its own AIThis is not mass hysteria, and doesn’t need to be mocked and framed as a Hollywood-style robot takeover. There are much more practical issues with the rapid pace of AI growth and lack of regulation.The Hill
MilitarySep 30From nuclear to hybrid: The key moments from the Euronews Defence SummitEuronews hosted on Wednesday its first Defence and Space Summit. Here are the key moments from the day-long gathering, bringing together the NATO Secretary General, ministers, senior officials and industry leaders.EuroNews [en]
DisasterSep 30Climate change reshaping the polar oceans, says reportClimate change is increasingly reshaping the polar oceans, with Arctic waters warming rapidly, sea ice shrinking and wildlife losing habitat at both ends of the planet, an annual report said Wednesday. The Copernicus Ocean State Report depicts profound changes across the world's seas, from record-breaking heatwaves in the Mediterranean and Black seas to shifts in marine ecosystems and increasingly acidic waters.France 24 [en]
MilitarySep 30Operation Atlantic City ushers Marines on rare trip to ... remote Arctic islandU.S. Marines participated in a NATO exercise on a remote Arctic island as the alliance increases its focus on the region amid worries about Russia.Defense News
MilitarySep 30Operation Atlantic City ushers Marines on rare trip to ... remote Arctic islandU.S. Marines participated in a NATO exercise on a remote Arctic island as the alliance increases its focus on the region amid worries about Russia.Military Times
BusinessSep 30Arbutus gains on plans to buy back 46M shares in tender offerSeeking Alpha Tech
BusinessSep 30Hormel expects the Brakebush acquisition to boost profits over timeHormel anticipates that its acquisition of Brakebush will lead to increased profits over time. This indicates a strategic business move aimed at long-term financial growth.Seeking Alpha Tech
WorldSep 30Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws supportThe Swiss Football Association (SFV) has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, dealing a significant blow to the incumbent ahead of the election. The post Infantino suffers fresh blow as Swiss FA withdraws support appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria