Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Google releases Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in six weeks
Google's Pro model updates are seemingly paused, but there's yet another Gemini Flash today.
Tech
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Understanding the tech giants' oversized influence in American schools
Big tech companies like Apple and Microsoft use devices, training and conferences for teachers and students to embed in schools. The New York Times' Natasha Singer discusses the impact in Coding Kids.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Saving money on Google Photos with Immich: Your own personal photo storage
Article URL: https://www.markpitblado.me/blog/saving-on-google-photos-with-immich-your-own-personal-photo-storage/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49538375 Points: 44 # Comments: 37
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber
https://deepmind.google/models/model-cards/gemini-3-8-flash/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49537553 Points: 335 # Comments: 204
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Google avoids a breakup of its ad tech business
https://archive.ph/rlAbYhttps://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/google-defeats-us-b... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49537131 Points: 316 # Comments: 234
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
WebLLM: high-performance in-browser LLM inference engine
Article URL: https://github.com/mlc-ai/web-llm Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536411 Points: 35 # Comments: 8
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Three sites made 215,128 “best software” pages for AI. Perplexity cites them
Article URL: https://trellner.com/reports/manufactured-sources-behind-ai-recommendations/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536375 Points: 160 # Comments: 87
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Six curl CVEs after OpenAI and Anthropic came back with zero
Article URL: https://aisle.com/blog/aisle-discovered-six-curl-cves-after-openai-and-anthropic-found-zero Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536114 Points: 108 # Comments: 36
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Tumbler Ridge mass shooting victims file 30 new lawsuits against OpenAI
The company says it prioritizes safety, but suits allege its ChatGPT bot induced shooter to carry out attack in CanadaOpenAI faces 30 new lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting.The suits, filed on Wednesday, allege the company’s ChatGPT chatbot induced the shooter to…
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
New lawsuits claim OpenAI execs put image ahead of safety in Canadian mass shooting
The suits say that recommendations to alert police about the alleged shooter were nixed by OpenAI's global affairs team, led by veteran political strategist Chris Lehane. OpenAI denies the claims.
GitHub Trending (Daily)
Sep 02, 2026
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
Markets
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Sep 02, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| FRVO $19.75 +28.41% | OSW $22.24 -10.43% |
| MMED $22.42 +10.66% | PSQL $15.56 -10.06% |
| MRNA $154.27 +9.93% | FSLY $20.77 -8.86% |
| DUOL $158.77 +7.02% | CRDO $206.63 -8.65% |
| KLRA $16.41 +6.56% | AXON $518.30 -8.52% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Sep 02, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| CRK $16.02 +11.02% | PS $38.52 -10.25% |
| EIX $58.80 +8.93% | SN $174.92 -9.13% |
| BWXT $161.54 +6.07% | BMNR $23.37 -7.70% |
| NVS $161.25 +6.04% | HRI $141.06 -7.40% |
| HP $46.21 +6.03% | SUNB $67.07 -7.21% |
Geopolitics
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed
Oil consumption plummets and EV sales soar as analysts say demand may not fully return even if crude price fallsChina’s carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1% after the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, thanks to a sharp reduction in oil consumption and a steady rise in the use of electric vehic…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
EU and Nato vow to step up pressure on Russia after 'new escalation' in Germany
Russia is accused of growing increasingly reckless after Berlin blamed Russia for a failed drone attack on Leipzig airport.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Russian airspace becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine president says aviation industry needs to take account of growing number of Ukrainian drones in RussiaEurope live – latest updatesVolodymyr Zelenskyy has declared that Russia’s airspace is becoming unsafe for commercial airlines, as Vladimir Putin promised to increase strikes against Ukrain…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Russian ‘attempts to intimidate Europe will fail’, says EU’s Kallas as Germany blames Moscow for Leipzig drone incident – as it happened
EU’s policy chief says drone incident at German airport ‘had the hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism’German police have opened a investigation into yesterday’s attempt to disrupt the operation of a power substation near Brandenburg.In a statement, Brandenburg police said they were leading a prob…
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Iran fires on its Gulf neighbors, retaliating for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull
The six-month war has led to a spike in oil prices, roiled the global economy and posed increasing political problems for President Trump's Republican Party ahead of November midterm elections.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
More than 900 killed in Gaza this year despite ceasefire, Hamas-run health ministry says
The ministry says the total number of people killed in the Strip since 10 October is now more than 1,300, including 301 children.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Rosenberg: Putin's veiled threat to UK part of Russia's campaign against West
The Russian president wants to keep Britain guessing - and stressing - over Moscow's real intentions.
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Is Russia's rival to Starlink failing? Here's what we know.
At least three of the first 32 Rassvet satellites likely suffered outright failures, and more may be in trouble.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
What we know about reported strike on Iran wedding celebrations
BBC Verify looks at footage showing the aftermath of a strike on a building in southern Iran.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Why US troops have a history in this raucous Thai city
The BBC's Jonathan Head looks at the historical echoes of US troops arriving in Pattaya, a beach resort famous for its racy bars.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel expanding positions
A BBC team joined a humanitarian mission of the UN peacekeeping force, which says Israeli troops are fortifying positions and continuing demolitions.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Zelensky says airlines should avoid Russian airspace as Ukraine escalates drone operations
Chinese and Gulf state airlines are among those still using Russian airspace. Meanwhile, Russia says it will intensify its own attacks on Ukraine.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea
Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deploymentThe USS Abraham Lincoln, an US aircraft carrier at the centre of a row over conditions on board after months at sea as part of Donald Trump’s war against Iran, has arrived off a T…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Iran retaliates after US strikes kill four at wedding party, state media reports
Iran has launched attacks on US military bases in Iraq and Jordan, according to local state media and the Jordanian Armed Forces.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Germany blames Russia for drone attack at Leipzig airport
Government says ‘dangerous behaviour’ is part of effort by Moscow to cause damage with hybrid attacksThe German government has blamed Russia for the drone attack on Leipzig airport last month, calling it “dangerous behaviour” and part of a systematic and concerted effort by Moscow to “cause great d…
Regulations
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
FCC plans robocall scorecard to grade phone companies on spam call blocking
Carrier scorecards may include call-blocking stats and data on customer complaints.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
New Jersey asks Supreme Court to resolve fight over Kalshi's future
If the high court accepts the petition, it would tee up a case with sweeping implications for prediction markets, an industry that has unleashed billions of dollars of betting across nearly every aspect of modern life.
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Sep 02, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Sep 02, 2026
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Sep 02, 2026
Exemption of Debt Obligations Issued by the European Union Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Purposes of Trading Futures Contracts on Those Securities
[Filed 2026-09-02] The Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission" or the "SEC") is proposing an amendment to designate debt obligations issued by the European Union as "exempted securities" for the purposes of marketing and trading futures contracts on those securities in the United States or to U.S. person…
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
New immigration court tactic leads to huge lines and chaos in Miami
Chaos unfolds at the Miami immigration court after judges are assigned mega master calendars, hearings where judges see more than 100 immigrants at once.
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
US court rules Google will not have to sell ad exchange after losing antitrust case
The DOJ proved to the court that Google acted illegally, but it won't get the big win it wanted.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Lizzo 'grateful' after judge dismisses lawsuit against production company
The About Damn Time singer says she is "relieved" at the outcome and will "continue to fight" every claim.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Madagascar ex-Senate chief sentenced to hard labour over deadly Gen Z protest crackdown
At least 22 people were killed and more than 100 injured during last year's unrest, according to the UN.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
ICE says it now has enough body cameras. And, Congress averts shutdown before midterms
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it now has enough body cameras to equip all of its agents. And, Congress votes to fund the government, averting a government shutdown ahead of the midterms.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Ray Hadley used homophobic slur against Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew offer of $4m breakfast radio gig, court hears
Hadley is giving evidence in trial of former 2GB rival Jones, 85, who has pleaded not guilty to 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges Broadcaster Ray Hadley has told a Sydney court he used a homophobic slur and derogatory names when talking about his colleague Alan Jones, after 2GB withdr…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Charlie Kirk murder suspect pleads not guilty as judge clears way for death penalty trial
The 23-year-old is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offence in Utah, and six other counts.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate
Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
Culture
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Rupert Murdoch ‘very happy’ that Guy Pearce plays him in Fleet Street biopic Ink
Actor says the press baron’s daughter Elisabeth told him her father was pleased, ‘but he hadn’t seen the film at that point’Rupert Murdoch is “very happy” that he’s being portrayed by Guy Pearce in a new film about the origins of British tabloid the Sun, the Australian actor has said.Speaking at th…
US News
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Tech company submits to controversial Trump order to rename body of water amid US trade spat with CanadaApple has renamed Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for US users of its Maps app, after an executive order from Donald Trump to change the name of the Great Lake amid his trade spat with Canada.The …
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Trump may be forced to reveal secret rules feds use for AI safety testing
Trump’s secret reviews of frontier AI models may hide corruption, lawsuit says.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticism
Energy secretary Chris Wright denies US seeks to ‘take’ country’s oil, saying deal is ‘transformation’ of relationsThe US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has denied Washington is seeking to commandeer huge quantities of Venezuelan oil, amid growing criticism of Donald Trump’s energy deal with the c…
Japan News
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Toyohiro Akiyama, first Japanese citizen and journalist in space, dies at 84
He reported from space that only "fat" Japanese tree frogs enjoyed weightlessness.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets
Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities saferDrivers on residential roads in Japan have been forced to take their foot off the accelerator, after the speed limit was slashed from 60km/h (37mph) to 30km/h in an attempt to…
India News
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Greetings from the Royal Pavilion, a stunning reminder of India in southern England
Looking up at this 18th century building, it became clear the British didn't only bring their architectural style to India. They also took some of India's style home.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Could the man who murdered a Christian missionary and his sons walk free in India?
Dara Singh is serving a life sentence for burning alive Graham Staines and his two sons in Odisha in 1999.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
India's prime minister is wooing the Gen Z while cracking down on them
Over two months, protesters, most who appeared to be digitally-savvy GenZ, used social media to organize. Government's efforts to respond spotlight how the ruling party appears to be playing catch-up.
Global News
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Fable 5.1 World Modeling
Article URL: https://github.com/PhiloLabs/fable51-worlds Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49541458 Points: 175 # Comments: 56
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
The Cables That Connect the World
Article URL: https://xn--gckvb8fzb.com/the-cables-that-connect-the-world/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535583 Points: 39 # Comments: 7
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Almost half of world’s farmers poisoned by pesticides every year, experts find
Study reveals that pesticide poisoning kills 11,000 people each year, with India accounting for nearly 60% of fatalitiesAlmost half of the world’s farmers are poisoned by pesticides every single year, a study has found.Using publicly available data from 2006-2023, the study, which was commissioned …
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Off-grid UK-Australian couple given more access to children who were removed from home in Italy
Decision marks a significant turning point in a case that sparked a national debate in Italy A British-Australian couple will be allowed to spend more time with their three children after the youngsters were removed from the family’s off-grid woodland home in central Italy last year, their lawyer …
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphereGlobal heating will reach at least 1.8C under even the most optimistic future, well beyond the Paris agreement goal of 1.5C, according to a UN report that warns every fracti…
Sports
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.
Uncategorized
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Dutch central bank moves 86 tonnes of gold to UK from US and Canada, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
Bank says gold reserves held in London could be traded more easily and the move will allow it to respond more rapidly in a ‘crisis situation’The Dutch central bank says it has moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London, citing “increasing geopolitical unrest”.De Nederla…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Rocky Horror star Tim Curry's cause of death revealed as coronary artery disease
The British actor had significant conditions, cited on his death certificate in Los Angeles County.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Launch HN: RonanRX (YC S26) – Personalized Peptides and GLP-1s
Hi HN,I’m Lloyd, one of two founders of RonanRx (https://ronanrx.com/). We are building a vertically integrated pharmaceutical company with software for prescribing, telehealth, compounding, manufacturing, and delivery. We are starting with GLP-1s and peptides.The path to RonanRx is fairly unconven…
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Reasons robotics is hard
Article URL: https://secondthoughts.ai/p/14-reasons-robotics-is-hard Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49543191 Points: 66 # Comments: 26
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Protests in Spain against government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis
Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relationsAndy Burnham will begin the process of courting European leaders when he welcomes Emmanuel Macron as the first foreign head of state to visit him in Downing Street.The prime …
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby
The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Spending deal comes with a bonus: Blocking political control of grants
Congress pauses the OMB's attempt to rewrite how research is funded.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Nango (YC W23) is hiring across eng, product and GTM (SF and remote)
Article URL: https://nango.dev/careers Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49542486 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect
Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case
For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Altair Basic Interpreter Source Code (1975) [pdf]
Article URL: https://images.gatesnotes.com/12514eb8-7b51-008e-41a9-512542cf683b/34d561c8-cf5c-4e69-af47-3782ea11482e/Original-Microsoft-Source-Code.pdf Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49541754 Points: 48 # Comments: 32
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
The IRS slashed its staff. One result? More taxes going uncollected
The IRS slashed its auditing staff last year — but the move may have backfired as tax collections from enforcement efforts plummeted, an Inspector General report shows.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
A jury in Malta acquits a businessman in the killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia
Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia had written extensively about suspected corruption in political and business circles in Malta. She was killed by a car bomb in 2017, at age 53.
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
Wary of Artemis IV timeline, NASA is changing lunar spacesuit design
"Requirements are being adjusted to reflect near-term mission needs."
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Muse Spark 1.3
https://research.meta.ai/blog/introducing-muse-spark-1-3 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49541256 Points: 464 # Comments: 313
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Maltese tycoon found not guilty of involvement in Daphne Caruana Galizia murder
Yorgen Fenech cleared on both charges he faced over 2017 killing of journalist that prompted global outrageOne of Malta’s richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of the anti-corruption journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia.The verdict, which is expected to be appealed against…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Maltese tycoon acquitted of orchestrating murder of renowned journalist
Daphne Caruana Galizia exposed corruption and money laundering schemes in Malta before she was killed by a car bomb in 2017.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Gun found in French lake is analysed by 2012 Alps killings investigators
British tourists reportedly discovered Luger pistol that is latest in long line of potential leads in mystery of al-Hilli deathsExperts are examining a gun found by tourists to determine whether it might have been used to kill a British family in the French Alps 14 years ago.In what remains an unso…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Bayeux tapestry loan symbolises ‘entente amicale’ between France and UK, says King Charles
Monarch tells Emmanuel Macron at the British Museum in London that the two nations will share a future ‘woven together’ by history and shared valuesThe loan of the Bayeux tapestry was “the best possible symbol” of the “entente amicale” between France and the UK, King Charles said, as he visited the…
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Qantas Airbus A380 engine failure in 2010 (2023)
Article URL: https://admiralcloudberg.medium.com/a-matter-of-millimeters-the-story-of-qantas-flight-32-bdaa62dc98e7 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49540565 Points: 102 # Comments: 59
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Embedded Rust RTOS vs. C RTOS
Article URL: https://tweedegolf.nl/en/blog/65/async-rust-vs-rtos-showdown/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49540415 Points: 70 # Comments: 36
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Iranian attack on Saudi tanker killed two Filipino sailors, Saudi Arabia says
The kingdom condemns the targeting of Sidr, which was reportedly hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest".
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Woman charged with juror intimidation in Lindsay Clancy trial
Dawn Light is accused of taking photos of jurors outside the Plymouth courthouse, a practice prohibited by the court.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Show HN: FrontierHarness Eval – 9 harness, same model, cost per pass varies 17x
Article URL: https://frontierharness.org Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49538490 Points: 18 # Comments: 3
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Nepal intensifies relief and recovery efforts after deadly floods, UN says
More than 1,200 people have died and thousands are missing, as rescue efforts continue and aid is airlifted to villages.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Show HN: Aura – a Rust agent that investigates and fixes production incidents
We run a SaaS that handles petabytes of data. Our SRE team experimented with using claude, openclaw, langchain, etc. within our incident response workflows. We struggled with overflowing context, lethal trifecta vectors, hallucinations, and burned a lot of frontier tokens mostly on easy work. Appro…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Uber drivers launch European class action over ‘soulless’ and ‘scary’ AI algorithm
Landmark lawsuit claims tech company’s pay-setting system has breached privacy laws and pushed down earningsUber drivers have launched a landmark legal action against the ride-hailing company claiming they live in “constant fear” of a “soulless” algorithm it uses to set pay and allocate jobs.Driver…
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
AI Policy
Article URL: https://dbushell.com/ai/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49537900 Points: 5 # Comments: 1
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
SteamdDB Joins Nexus Mods
Article URL: https://www.nexusmods.com/news/15597 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49537738 Points: 9 # Comments: 0
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
'Nothing but mud and silt' - the village swept away by deadly floods in Nepal
BBC South Asia correspondent Azadeh Moshiri spoke to a local, who is still waiting for his his wife's body to be retrieved, as rescue efforts continue.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Palestinian Australian sues NSW police claiming he was punched at Herzog rally when helping prayer group
Exclusive: Eyad Shadid launches civil case in district court after charges against him dropped, alleging he was ‘battered’ near Sydney’s town hall in FebruaryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Palestinian Australian man who alleges he was punched in the face when trying to…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
We’re purchasing EVs instead of holidaying in Europe – and what else we learned from Australia’s national accounts
ABS’s snapshot of Australia’s accounts shows economic growth – albeit low – in the face ‘challenging international circumstances’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian Bureau of Statistics released its latest set of national accounts, which give us a snapshot of h…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
Ian Tyler, already in role on an interim basis, is tasked with shifting strategy to refocus on fossil fuel extractionBP has appointed a new chair after a months-long search triggered by the controversial ousting of Albert Manifold, seeking to draw a line under years of boardroom turmoil at the UK o…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Pete Hegseth criticized for body-shaming Canadian cadets: ‘Literally they’re kids’
US defense secretary faces backlash for attempting to mock Canada’s armed forces amid trade warA social media post by Pete Hegseth, the US secretary of defense, body-shaming female members of a Canadian youth development program remained online on Wednesday despite a furious backlash on both sides …
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Exit the Cave
Article URL: https://turtlespace.blog/p/exit-the-cave Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536606 Points: 85 # Comments: 15
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal
Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Medical groups offer vaccine guidance to fill federal vacuum
In the unprecedented absence of federal guidance, leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for who should get the COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
GrapheneOS says Pixel 11 has MTE support after all
Article URL: https://grapheneos.social/@GrapheneOS/117194007157499435 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536384 Points: 110 # Comments: 67
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
A third of Perplexity's citations don't contain the number they're cited for
Article URL: https://hausresearch.com/reports/perplexity-citation-audit/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536201 Points: 54 # Comments: 22
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Poisson Disk Sampling
Article URL: https://stripeacross.com/posts/poisson-disk-sampling/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536177 Points: 63 # Comments: 8
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Biggest dark matter detector spots a single weird particle
Article URL: https://www.science.org/content/article/world-s-biggest-dark-matter-detector-spots-single-weird-particle Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49536079 Points: 129 # Comments: 24
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
‘Timidity is a virus’: Paul Keating fights the fading of the light as he seeks to enshrine his legacy
As a major new biography of the former prime minister goes on sale, he talks about meeting the Queen, Trump’s aims, and why his big vision will never fadeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastQueen Elizabeth II met Paul Keating “alone, to her credit” in what the prime minister …
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
A Note from LWN
Article URL: https://lwn.net/Articles/1090585/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535752 Points: 489 # Comments: 107
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
The Army just used a 20-kilowatt laser to take out three drones
The Army says its laser system can track and destroy hostile drones.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
LLMs: Intelligence vs. Cost
Article URL: https://openteams.com/intelligence-vs-cost/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535586 Points: 49 # Comments: 17
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Aging Brains Blend Memories Together Instead of Just Forgetting Them
Article URL: https://studyfinds.com/aging-brains-blend-memories-together-instead-of-forgetting-them-study-finds/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535548 Points: 88 # Comments: 39
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Dutch central bank moves share of gold from U.S., Canada to London
Article URL: https://nltimes.nl/2026/09/02/dutch-central-bank-moves-share-gold-us-canada-london-cites-instability Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535526 Points: 178 # Comments: 162
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
9000 RPM is faster than your screen refreshes
Article URL: https://ma.ttias.be/9000-rpm/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535339 Points: 44 # Comments: 31
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
Can I opt out of my input or output data being used for training?
Article URL: https://help.mistral.ai/en/articles/455207-can-i-opt-out-of-my-input-or-output-data-being-used-for-training Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49535284 Points: 401 # Comments: 170
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Bus crash on Egypt's Red Sea coast kills 22
Reports say Jordanian nationals are among those killed in the accident in the South Sinai governorate.
NPR News
Sep 02, 2026
Whatever happened to ... children infected with HIV due to failures in healthcare?
For years, Pakistan has seen cases of children infected with HIV due to unsafe treatment in clinics and hospitals. A current outbreak numbers hundreds of cases. Why does this problem keep occurring?
Ars Technica
Sep 02, 2026
BGP hijack infecting networks caused by a comedy of errors that’s not funny at all
What can we learn from a BGP hijacking that poisoned production software? Plenty.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Fatal Sydney shooting could be another case of mistaken identity, police say
A man shot dead in Merrylands West was not known to police, in a case with similarities to Tuesday’s killing in CampbelltownGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew South Wales police are investigating the shooting death of a man in Sydney’s west as a potential case of mistake…
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
New constitution in Guinea-Bissau will undermine democracy, opponents say
Referendum result means fewer seats in parliament and new rules on candidates, ahead of December electionsGuinea-Bissau voters have approved a new constitution, which critics say will undermine democracy, that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of elections due in December.According to…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
South Korea jails care home head for sexually assaulting disabled residents
The man, surnamed Kim, was handed a 15-year prison term for abusing three residents at the facility near Seoul.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Australia news live: Victorian premier calls statues of state leaders ‘stupid waste of money’ after Daniel Andrews tribute scrapped
Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRide share driver charged on allegations of committing sexual acts during bookingA ride share driver will face court in Sydney today over multiple allegations of sexual acts, including one allegedly committed in th…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Jailed HK activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Wong, 29, is accused of urging foreign powers to impose sanctions, blockades and other hostile measures against China Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy activists, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to conspiring to seek foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China, a national s…
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
The Emergent Symbolic Structure of Artificial Neural Networks
Article URL: https://arxiv.org/abs/2608.29530 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49531651 Points: 10 # Comments: 0
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
WebFPGA
Article URL: https://webfpga.io/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49531525 Points: 16 # Comments: 5
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
US aircraft carrier docks near Thai beach resort Pattaya after record 250 days at sea
The USS Lincoln is docking close to Pattaya, known for its raucous nightlife, and for sex tourism.
Hacker News
Sep 02, 2026
True Rate of Unemployment
Article URL: https://www.lisep.org/tru Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49530989 Points: 67 # Comments: 12
The Guardian
Sep 02, 2026
Relief as five Australians missing in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster found alive
Several missing Australians have been found since Tuesday morning, bringing the total citizens unaccounted for to 38Australians missing in the Nepal floods: what we know so farA total of five Australians missing after devastating floods ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border last week have been found.Of th…
BBC World
Sep 02, 2026
Tiger Woods to change plea after crash arrest
The golfer will be in court on Wednesday for a hearing to change his plea after being charged with driving under the influence.