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AI Executives Urge Slower Frontier Development — 1dAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei argues for deliberately slowing the pace of AI capability upgrades to allow more time for alignment and safety, warning that rapid progress and incidents like the OpenAI-Hugging Face breach could enable catastrophic, botnet-enabled harm within a year or so. Other industry leaders and researchers, including OpenAI’s Sam Altman and voices like Anton Osika and Jacob Coxon, echo calls for caution, coordination, and possible pauses to address safety and governance, amid ongoing debates about the feasibility and timing of a broader slowdown.

Derek Foss If breaches like the one mentioned can already happen we really do need better coordination across companies before scaling up more.

These tiny pups may look like badgers — until you see their hoof-like feet: 'They're so closely related to elephants' — 4d

Trump Says Iran Likely Behind Saudi Pipeline Attack — 15hUS President Donald Trump said Iran was probably responsible for the drone/attack that damaged Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, a key crude artery bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and noted conversations with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and assurances from Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis about US involvement. He tied the incident to broader Middle East tensions, suggesting the conflict could end after the upcoming US elections and reiterating that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons.

Derek Foss The timing with US elections feels off, like this could drag on unless Iran is stopped from going nuclear.

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Alina Șerban film takes audience award at Venice close — 9hThe 83rd Venice Film Festival closed with a star-studded red carpet as Maggie Gyllenhaal led the jury, with contenders like NAZA, Possible Love and Wild Horse Nine driving strong showings ahead of the Golden Lion awards, which will be announced along with eight prizes in the evening. The festival also highlighted notable awards buzz and record ovations, signaling a competitive race for multiple honors.

Marcus Bell Those strong ovations for films like NAZA and Wild Horse Nine show how competitive this year got.

Wednesday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading sessionBusiness — 4d

Wendy Murphy: Plea deal likely in Clancy case5 sources — 5d

Morgan Stanley Sees Up to $17 Billion in Annual Tesla Semi Software Revenue — 1dMorgan Stanley’s note estimates Tesla’s autonomous Semi software could generate 12,000–18,000 dollars per truck per month, potentially reaching about 17 billion dollars in software revenue by 2040 with 82,000 Semis on the road, far eclipsing current consumer FSD revenue. Tesla is expanding the Semi into Europe with specifications like a 550-kilometer range and fast Megacharger charging, leveraging high diesel prices to accelerate adoption, while Musk’s ventures like Boring Company attract large funding for tunnel projects.

Dana Whitfield Reaching 17 billion by 2040 depends on hitting those production numbers, which Tesla has struggled with before.

Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Seen as Likely Heir, Seoul Says — 2dSouth Korea’s National Intelligence Service says Kim Jong Un’s daughter Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as his successor and that she likely has a younger sibling of unknown gender, though details about any older brother remain unconfirmed. Multiple reports reiterate the third-generation leadership dynamic in North Korea and the ongoing uncertainty about the children’s exact number and birth order.

Rachel Meyers I wonder if confirming an older brother would change how Seoul views the succession.

Trump Plans $5,000 Adult Dividend if GOP Wins Midterms — 2dPresident Trump vowed a $5,000 dividend for every adult US citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming elections, framing it as a dividend funded by the administration’s economic strength; the plan was pitched at GOP events as a populist measure likely costing well over $1 trillion. The announcements across multiple outlets emphasize the condition of Republican victory and a focus on domestic spending commitments.

Priya Raman The trillion dollar price tag on this dividend makes me question whether the funding from economic growth is really enough to cover it.

Trump Ireland Visit Draws Protests and Heavy Security — 4dProtests are planned across Ireland during Donald Trump’s visit, with large demonstrations in Dublin and at Doonbeg during the Irish Open, as Sinn Féin and other groups join to criticize U.S. foreign policy on Gaza and Israel. Irish leaders face a delicate balance meeting Trump while ensuring protests remain peaceful, with demonstrations targeting venues like Shannon Airport and the Doonbeg golf resort.

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Judge Blocks Loyalty Questions Across 70,000 Federal Jobs — 1dA federal judge blocked the Trump administration from requiring federal job applicants to answer loyalty questions about President Donald Trump, ruling the practice likely violated free-speech rights and the merit-based, nonpartisan civil service. The injunction affects more than 70,000 postings, with unions arguing the questions politicized hiring, while the administration contends the questions were voluntary and not about loyalty.

Tom Gallagher Blocking these questions for 70,000 jobs prevents one more way to politicize the civil service.

Malkovich and Arcel win Venice acting awards as Gaza film stuns — 23hAt the Venice Film Festival, John Malkovich won best actor for Wild Horse Nine as other acclaimed titles like Possible Love and DAU drew strong reactions, while NAZA emerged as a leading contender for the Golden Lion on the festival’s final night. Ultimately, Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother took the top prize, underscoring a competitive awards lineup that also highlighted Gaza-focused storytelling.

Rachel Meyers Jarmusch taking the Golden Lion over the other contenders makes sense given his consistent track record.

Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — 1dTravis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

The hidden Jewish law woven into your clothes — 4dSpecialists like Chava Goldberg inspect garments for shatnez, the Torah's ban on mixing wool and linen, as observant Jews prepare new clothes for the High Holidays.

Tom Gallagher Finding out about tzitzit threads in everyday shirts was new to me. Small details like that show real commitment.

Woman describes how each generation acts after boarding a flight — 4dA millennial mom posted a video showing how different generations behave once seated on a plane, and it quickly drew more than 230000 likes along with comments from viewers who saw themselves in the sketches.

Chris Dalton The sketches were spot on for my kids, they just stare at screens the second they sit down.

Short Interest Falls Across Five Stocks — 3dFive stocks—Replimune Group, Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Frontier Group Holdings, Lucid Group, and indie Semiconductor—showed notable declines in short interest on August 14, with short floats at 43.08%, 34.79%, 39.54%, 41.01%, and 32.43% respectively and days-to-cover ranging from about 6 to 13.37. In parallel, institutional activity shifted across these names, with large players like BlackRock, State Street, UBS, and others increasing or decreasing stakes, and insider trading across the period mostly involving sales rather than purchases.

Beatified and ‘Based’: Why Gen Z Catholics Are Falling for Fulton Sheen — 4dGen Z Catholics like Tim and Katie Blatchford are turning to Archbishop Fulton Sheen for guidance on marriage and faith after discovering his old television clips online.

Dana Whitfield The beatification highlights how his message cuts through modern noise without needing updates.

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Seahawks QB Darnold Leaves Opener After Sack — 3dSeattle's season opener against the Patriots saw Sam Darnold leave early after a sack, limping off and being ruled questionable to return as Drew Lock took over. Reports indicate a likely lower-body/hip injury with updates pending as Seattle fights to rebound against New England.

Chris Dalton Darnold's injury right after that sack looks bad for Seattle's chances if it's the hip they suspect.

AfD Leader Links Arms Plant to Deportation Drive — 1dUlrich Siegmund, the AfD’s likely leader in Saxony-Anhalt, floated allowing a weapons producer to operate in the state to fund his party’s planned deportation campaigns, linking arms production to internal security and national defence. The plan involves a potential Elbit Systems facility in Sangerhausen, though officials say it would not produce complete weapons and legal/political obstacles remain amid opposition from other parties.

Maya Lindstrom Tying weapons production directly to deportation funding risks turning state policy into a profit-driven security scheme.

Rescue dogs and first responders mark 9/11's 25th anniversaryWorld — 4dA trio of 9/11 retrospectives highlights the scale and duration of the recovery, from rescue dogs locating survivors and then cadaver dogs guiding remains removal to the long, painstaking work of identifying thousands of victims. It also emphasizes moral clarity about the attacks, the courage of first responders, and the enduring lessons for public safety professionals like MUSC officers who continue to honor that day’s impact on their work and communities.

They’re resilient, low-effort and beautiful: how to plant a rubble gardenGood News — 4dGardeners are turning builders' waste into rubble gardens that support drought-resistant plants and boost biodiversity at sites like the Horniman Museum and Yeo Valley Organic.

Good News in History, September 8Good News — 4dSeptember 8 marks milestones like the 1966 Star Trek premiere, Michelangelo's David unveiling, Pink's birth and the Van Buren sisters' cross-country ride that advanced women's roles.

Communities Nationwide Plan 25th 9/11 TributesWorld — 4dAcross colleges and communities, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is being marked with tributes to everyday heroes like Welles Remy Crowther and widespread service events, including red-bandana remembrances in East Islip and campus memorials. Student-athletes and volunteers at Ashland, Marquette, and Augusta University participate in flag displays, meals packing, and Tunnels to Tower activities to honor victims and first responders, underscoring ongoing unity and service.

Saudi Wealth Fund Weighs EA Merger With Savvy Games — 2dSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is weighing a merger of Electronic Arts with Savvy Games to form a global gaming behemoth that would consolidate EA’s franchises with Savvy’s assets like Scopely and Pokemon Go. A final decision hinges on Savvy’s $6 billion Moonton acquisition, with potential antitrust scrutiny and fears of widespread layoffs shaping the discussions.

Priya Raman This merger might run into antitrust blocks since it would control too many popular franchises in one company.

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