News archive — Page 15
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Nvidia rolls out agent-safety suite; executive says it could have stopped Hugging Face breach
Nvidia released safety tools for AI agents Monday. Executive Justin Boitano said they could have stopped the Hugging Face breach if used early in frontier labs’ model evaluations. OpenShell contains agents on CPUs; Sentry can cut one off if it tries to escape. -
El-Sayed wins Detroit Free Press backing as editorial calls Rogers an “extremist”
The Detroit Free Press endorsed Democrat Abdul El-Sayed over Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race, urging voters to elect El-Sayed on Nov. 3. The paper’s editorial called Rogers an “extremist” and said his agenda was out of step with Michigan’s mainstream. -
Patriots fall 35-6 to Jaguars as Hollins shines and Maye commits three turnovers
New England fell to 1-2 after a 35-6 loss to Jacksonville. SB Nation’s review called Mack Hollins the Patriots’ only consistent offensive source (87 yards on six catches); Drake Maye threw two interceptions and lost a fumble, while the Jaguars scored on all five red-zone trips. -
Sept. 28 horoscope forecasts surprises and fresh insight for all 12 signs
Astrologer Valerie Mesa’s Sept. 28 horoscope predicts unexpected insights and changes across all 12 signs. It says the Moon enters Taurus around 11 a.m. ET, a shift associated with grounding and confidence in important decisions. -
Two-year oyster-castle shoreline project nears completion at Beaufort base
At Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, volunteers and The Nature Conservancy are nearing completion of a living shoreline that TNC says is South Carolina’s longest contiguous oyster-castle shoreline. Sediment buildup behind the reef is a sign erosion has abated. -
Rob Bonta readies climate court fight, accuses Trump of favoring Big Oil
California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a multistate lawsuit against the EPA’s move to revoke the finding that greenhouse gases endanger human health, the basis for federal climate rules. The case could reach the Supreme Court; Bonta said he cannot guarantee a win. -
UMaine prepares layoffs as Commonwealth University could cut up to 175 jobs
UMaine is preparing faculty and staff layoffs over a projected $19 million shortfall; Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth University faces a $17 million deficit and could cut up to 175 jobs. Minnesota State’s chancellor said its 33-institution system may close some campuses. -
Metropolis residents claim Greenland owes $6.8 million in HOA dues
Metropolis homeowners say Greenland USA owes $6.8 million in unpaid HOA assessments. California still bars sales in Tower I, while a December 2025 report cleared Tower II for sales; lawsuits over the assessments and HOA control continue. -
Four radiologic technologists begin MUSC-Siemens CT training
Four already-registered radiologic technologists make up the first cohort in a paid, roughly six-month CT training program from MUSC and Siemens. The classroom-and-clinic course is designed to help fill vacancies as demand for CT technologists grows. -
Oct. 1 meeting to gather input on $57M Argent Boulevard plan
Jasper County and the South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold an Oct. 1 meeting on a proposed $57 million, 3.8-mile Argent Boulevard upgrade between U.S. 278 and SC 170, including widening to a divided four-lane road; online comments are accepted through Oct. 16. -
Mismatched counts leave federal chronic-absence rates unreliable, GAO says
A GAO review found implausible federal chronic-absence rates at about 2.5% of schools in 2022-23, including some with reported rates of 100%. Enrollment is counted on Oct. 1, while absences are tallied over the full year, making comparisons unreliable, the watchdog said. -
Hungary approves immunity lift for PM Péter Magyar and two ex-ministers
Hungary’s Parliament voted to lift immunity for Prime Minister Péter Magyar and former ministers Balázs Hankó and Miklós Seszták; none has been indicted. Magyar is suspected of misdemeanor theft after allegedly taking a man’s phone and throwing it into the Danube. -
NFL reporter cites Burrow's 1-34 mark when trailing in final eight minutes
After Cincinnati’s 30-27 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday, NFL reporter Scott Kacsmar’s statistic that Joe Burrow is 1-34 when trailing in the final eight minutes had drawn 2.5 million views. Burrow fumbled in the final minute, and the Steelers recovered to seal the win. -
Some fans blame Madison Beer as Justin Herbert’s Chargers start 0-3
The Chargers are 0-3 to open the 2026 season, and some fans blamed Madison Beer for Justin Herbert’s struggles after Tom Brady compared one of Herbert’s interceptions to a “meatball sub” on air. Herbert has thrown four interceptions and three touchdowns this season. -
ALPHA DRIVE ONE sets Oct. 2 U.S. release for exclusive EP editions
ALPHA DRIVE ONE will release U.S.-exclusive physical editions of its second EP, UNBREAKABLE : 少年BEAST, online and at select retailers Oct. 2. The August release sold over a million copies in its first week, and the group aims to reach more U.S. listeners. -
UK removes household electricity VAT as tobacco and vape duties rise on 1 October
From 1 October, UK households will no longer pay 5% VAT on electricity, which the government estimates will save an average £45 a year. Tobacco and vape duties also rise; Ofgem’s price-cap figure for an average home is £1,723 a year for October–December, up £60. -
Renewed Tigray fighting prompts Senate Democrats to urge Rubio to intervene
Senate Democrats led by Jeanne Shaheen are urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene as fighting renews in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. They say the African Union-brokered deal that ended the 2020–22 civil war is unraveling, amid fears of a return to war. -
Banijay brings its first combined All3Media slate to Mipcom 2026
Banijay Entertainment will present its first slate since combining with All3Media at Mipcom 2026, featuring BBC One legal thriller “Reputation” and dating format “Date Knight.” The lineup brings “The Traitors,” “Survivor,” “Fear Factor” and “The Circle” under one roof. -
AI chiefs return to Washington as sweeping rules are unlikely to top agenda
Tech and AI CEOs head to Washington after reports of AI mishaps and unauthorized access, but sweeping rules are unlikely to dominate talks under an administration favoring rapid growth. Trump is set to meet frontier-lab CEOs and House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday. -
Republicans push back on Hegseth’s $1.5 trillion Pentagon bid
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces GOP resistance to a $1.5 trillion Pentagon request for next year, up over 40% from last year, plus $88 billion for Iran war costs and weapons. Senators cite the war, military firings, blocked promotions and strained ties with Congress. -
Three vans stopped en route to RAF Fairford; five men arrested
Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after police stopped three vans heading for RAF Fairford, which hosts US bombers. Counter-terror police are probing a possible Iran link; the defence secretary said it was too early to speculate on motive. -
For popcorn ceilings, homeowners say the hard work starts after scraping
A buyer of a mid-1980s house asked Reddit whether to remove its popcorn ceilings before finishing other renovations, partly over resale concerns. Commenters said scraping may be easy, but drywall repairs and taping afterward can be the harder, costlier work. -
Bowles offers no explanation as Buccaneers reach 10 losses in 12 games
Tampa Bay lost 23-16 to Minnesota, its third straight defeat this season and 10th in 12 games. Baker Mayfield injured his throwing-hand thumb in the game. Coach Todd Bowles said he had no explanation for the slump and that the team must play better, without blaming anyone. -
Three lawsuits ask court to bar armed federal agents from midterm polls
Election officials prepare for possible armed federal agents at polling places during the Nov. 3 midterms. Three federal lawsuits ask a court to block President Trump from sending agents; officials say their presence could cause voter confusion and concern.
