Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Xbox imposes harsh new time limits for Game Pass game streaming
Over 1 million Game Pass subscribers will have to pay more for their heavy streaming use.
Tech
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra on ARC-AGI-3
Article URL: https://arcprize.org/blog/astra Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49555691 Points: 185 # Comments: 118
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
VMware migration reduces Tottenham Hotspur's licensing fees by 85 percent
Pro soccer team's CTO points to "issues with the Broadcom takeover."
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
GPT-6 Astra
System Card: https://deploymentsafety.openai.com/gpt-6-astraRelated ongoing threads:OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra on ARC-AGI-3 - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49555691GPT-6 Astra makes major gains in the Artificial Analysis Coding Agent Index - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49556147 Comments U…
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Four major AI models suffer rare overlapping downtime
Service interruptions hit ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, and Gemini practically simultaneously.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
OpenAI's new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts
Article URL: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/02/openais-new-reasoning-technique-alarms-ai-safety-experts/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49552395 Points: 7 # Comments: 1
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Texas Data Center Map: See where data centers are operating or planned
Article URL: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/texas-data-center-tracker-see-where-600-projects-are-operating-or-planned-across-state-in-interactive-map/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49552375 Points: 17 # Comments: 4
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Ask HN: Why are OpenAI, Claude, and Grok simultaneously down? Coincidence?
https://status.openai.com https://status.claude.com https://status.x.ai Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551096 Points: 107 # Comments: 77
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Porting my 1993 Amiga game to Godot, with an LLM reading the 68000 assembly
These are my notes from porting my Amiga game, which I originally built in Baghdad in 1993 in MC68000 assembly, to Godot, using Claude Fable 5 during last July holiday. It took an evening! Getting the feel right and shipping it took a few more weekends and evenings.I spent the last few weeks analyz…
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Google Antigravity TOS: 3rd party usage can get Google account suspended
Article URL: https://twitter.com/GergelyOrosz/status/2095453567955968398 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548452 Points: 302 # Comments: 203
GitHub Trending (Daily)
Sep 03, 2026
Markets
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Trump’s 100% tariff on drones will be disaster for the US, critics warn
Americans fear there are no cheap alternatives as tariffs suddenly hit drones.
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Nvidia buys Hugging Face, the GitHub of AI, for $13 billion
Nvidia says Hugging Face will stay open even as the chipmaker takes control of a key AI hub.
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Sep 03, 2026
NASDAQ Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| FRVO $17.98 -8.96% | OSW $21.90 -1.53% |
| MMED $23.76 +5.98% | PSQL $12.19 -21.66% |
| MRNA $150.81 -2.24% | FSLY $20.43 -1.64% |
| DUOL $157.85 -0.58% | CRDO $165.22 -20.04% |
| KLRA $15.85 -3.41% | AXON $506.98 -2.18% |
Market Movers - NYSE/Nasdaq
Sep 03, 2026
NYSE Market Movers — Top 5 Winners & Losers
| Winners | Losers |
|---|---|
| CRK $15.54 -3.00% | PS $36.50 -5.24% |
| EIX $55.19 -6.14% | SN $175.25 +0.19% |
| BWXT $155.67 -3.63% | BMNR $23.06 -1.33% |
| NVS $162.46 +0.75% | HRI $137.77 -1.85% |
| HP $47.64 +3.09% | SUNB $67.11 +0.06% |
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Australia news live: Labor reveals draft rules for 30% tax on discretionary trusts; dead dolphin tests positive for bird flu
Meanwhile investors fret that soaring oil prices will reignite inflationary pressures. Follow the day’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow treasurer says tobacco plans would bring in extra billions and stop people buying from the ‘black market’Tim Wilson, the…
Geopolitics
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
US investigating if missile hit Iran wedding, Vance says
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) said shrapnel from a missile hit the ceremony and killed four people on Tuesday.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
EU’s ability to defend against invasion remains in doubt, finds official report
Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditorsEurope live – latest updatesThe EU’s ability to respond to a foreign invasion by 2030 remains in doubt due to a continuing reliance on the US and fragmented national defence systems, …
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Palestinian teens killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say
Al-Mughayyir's council says they were trying to stop settlers stealing sheep, but the Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Shootout in Kyiv between Ukrainian spy services ‘disgraceful’, says Zelenskyy
Domestic security service says clash with military intelligence directorate ‘definitely shouldn’t have happened’Several people have been injured in a shootout in central Kyiv between two branches of Ukraine’s security services, in an incident Volodymyr Zelenskyy described as “disgraceful”.The shoot…
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
China's President Xi Jinping visits Egypt this week for the first time in a decade. The trip illustrates China's growing ambitions at a time when U.S. influence has been weakened by its war in Iran.
Regulations
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Supreme Court urged to let states regulate sports bets on prediction markets
Circuit split raised the odds that SCOTUS will rule on Kalshi fight against states.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
Federal Register - SEC Trading/Tokenization
Sep 03, 2026
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Off-grid UK-Australian couple describe ‘anguish’ at removal of children by Italian court
After judge allows partial access rights, Catherine Birmingham and Nathan Trevallion say the enforced separation ‘broke each of our hearts’A couple have told of their heartache, trauma and stress after fighting for two years for their right to parent their children as they choose in the glare of th…
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
Local News - NYC
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Feminist activist and journalist Gloria Steinem dies, aged 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
New York Times and The Athletic workers demand company scrap Kalshi deal
Article URL: https://newsguild.org/new-york-times-and-the-athletic-workers-demand-company-scrap-kalshi-deal/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49549919 Points: 101 # Comments: 41
US News
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is taking the unprecedented step of creating lists of adult citizens who are eligible to vote in each state – but will not meet its own deadline 60 days before Election Day.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Tributes to Gloria Steinem are flooding in, from Hollywood to Capitol Hill
Women in politics and pop culture are paying tribute to Gloria Steinem after her death at 92. Many called her not only an inspiration but a friend.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’Trump ally defends Venezuela oil deal amid ‘gunpoint diplomacy’ criticismWritten in the middle of the last century, the US Department of State memo conveys its message in a curt and undiplomatically hone…
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Morning News Brief
Exodus of experienced military leadership continues in the Pentagon, Trump touts Venezuela oil deal as critics question legality, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay Clancy.
Japan News
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Yen soars as Bank of Japan tipped to raise interest rates
Jump lifts currency to highest level against dollar in a month, while global markets remain jitteryBusiness live – latest updatesThe Japanese yen has soared by more than 2% against the dollar amid speculation the Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates.The latest jump on Thursday lifted the ye…
India News
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Why Nepal floods should worry India
The disaster comes as a warning as climate change raises shared Himalayan risks.
Global News
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Launch HN: Mireye (YC S26) – Infrastructure for Physical World AI Agents
Hi HN, I'm Ansh, founder of Mireye. I'm building the infrastructure AI agents use to make decisions about physical places: data, enrichment, tools, and signals for any US location, behind one API and MCP server.Here's a demo video: https://youtu.be/haqO6UbUqU0To try it, paste https://www.mireye.com…
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
BoM forecasts strongest El Niño on record as research points to ‘alarming’ climate change influence
Bureau of Meteorology suggests El Niño has already broken records, with Pacific ocean temperature change exceeding 2C in six monthsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe growing El Niño weather…
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Any Human Ever – One life, drawn at random from all who have ever lived
Article URL: https://anyhumanever.com/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550698 Points: 114 # Comments: 59
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Ask HN: Who is using MCP in production?
I’ve been following MCP since it first came out. It got a lot of attention early on, but I haven’t come across many people using it in production. I may simply have missed them.If you’re using MCP in production, what are you using it for? What advantages have you found over a normal API or direct t…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
UN warns of 'supersized' El Niño as countries prepare for impact
The WMO has warned that the natural weather phenomenon could bring disruption to global economies.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Australia’s new environmental protection agency approves coal project, angering climate groups
Queensland open-cut Saraji mine will be able to keep digging until 2055 as Anthony Albanese denies tensions with Pacific leaders over fossil fuelsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s new national agency for envi…
Uncategorized
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
GLP-1s are being linked to fewer serious infections, including TB
https://web.archive.org/web/20260903235256/https://gizmodo.c... Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49558086 Points: 90 # Comments: 44
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Transplanted pig kidney works in US man's body for record 271 days
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Volkswagen announces it will cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Under-pressure carmaker will shed 15% of workforce and halve its product line in sector’s biggest ever restructureThe car company Volkswagen has announced it will shed 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade after being hit by US tariffs and fierce competition from Chinese rivals.The German manufactu…
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements.
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Reports: RFK Jr. ordered measles deaths deletion; CDC still secretly counts them
CDC staff had already accepted the measles death reports when RFK Jr. meddled.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Serbians targeted with spyware in country’s ‘largest documented wave of surveillance’
Student protesters among those hacked, says digital rights group, though Aleksandar Vučić’s government denies spying At least 14 people from across Serbian civil society were targeted with advanced spyware earlier this year in what the digital rights group Share Foundation said was the largest docu…
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Which tools do Claude, Codex and Cursor choose? We measured 17k runs to find out
Article URL: https://armature.tech/blog/which-tools-coding-agents-install Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49557206 Points: 139 # Comments: 51
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Tasklet (YC P26) Is Hiring a Customer Success Engineer
Article URL: https://tasklet.ai/careers/customer-success-engineer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49556922 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
150 research primates got diarrhea, flooding lab with priceless vaccine data
Researchers now have clear new targets and insights for developing a Shigella vaccine.
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Confused about which VPN is right, US senator asks the NSA for guidance
Open source, commercial, single-hop, multi-hop, mixnet? The array of options is dizzying.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
The asteroid currently hitting front end web development
Article URL: https://nolanlawson.com/2026/08/23/the-asteroid-currently-hitting-frontend-web-development/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49555233 Points: 110 # Comments: 116
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Later in life, Gloria Steinem found herself free of the 'demands of gender'
In 2015, the trailblazing feminist told Fresh Air she that had entered a new phase in life, one in which "you can do what you want." Steinem died Sept. 2 at the age of 92.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Qwen 3.8 27B available on Cerebras at 1500 tokens/s
Article URL: https://inference-docs.cerebras.ai/models/overview Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49554520 Points: 499 # Comments: 149
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
AI data centres are booming in Australia - but at what cost?
Advocates say data centres will bring jobs but others worry they will suck up resources while providing little advantage.
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents
Insect-inspired "sparse coding" does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
US billionaire Leon Black defies summons and sues Epstein panel
The lawsuit calls the House Oversight Committee's subpoenas, which ordered him to share nondisclosure agreements, "invalid".
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Fox News abruptly parts ways with scandal-tarred star Maria Bartiromo
Fox News abruptly announced it had cut ties with anchor Maria Bartiromo after more than a dozen years.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Sabotage, leaks and political ties: the story of the Daphne Caruana Galizia murder trial
A Maltese businessman has been cleared of involvement in the journalist’s death, but his trial revealed the challenges faced by those leading the search for her killersThe conclusion of the longest-running murder trial in Maltese history has left a country in turmoil, and a grieving family still se…
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
How concerned should we be about Astra's recurrent architecture?
Article URL: https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/PLisnSFir8y5AHkmP/how-concerned-should-we-be-about-astra-s-recurrent Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49553321 Points: 109 # Comments: 69
Ars Technica
Sep 03, 2026
Meet the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners
The annual award ceremony features miniature operas, scientific demos, and "24/7" lectures.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Artificial beaver dams saw juvenile coho salmon survival rates go from 8% to 60%
Article URL: https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/artificial-beaver-dams-california Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49552572 Points: 198 # Comments: 61
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Venezuelan opposition leader questions US oil deal with ‘illegitimate regime’
María Corina Machado says interim government does not have democratic mandate to negotiate natural resourcesThe Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has questioned Donald Trump’s oil deal with Venezuela’s interim government, declaring that the country’s natural resources do not belon…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Around 2,000 fall ill in Indonesia after eating free school meals
Authorities are investigating several suspected outbreaks amid growing criticism of the scheme.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Sony makes bold claim about game ownership
Article URL: https://aginggamer.net/game-industry/sony-makes-bold-claim-about-game-ownership/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551925 Points: 88 # Comments: 104
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
K2 Horizon: Frontier Performance, Radically Open
Article URL: https://ifm.ai/blog/k2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551760 Points: 60 # Comments: 17
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Grok outage
Article URL: https://status.x.ai/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49551589 Points: 132 # Comments: 113
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
.name Termination
Article URL: https://neil.fraser.name/news/2026/09/03/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49550772 Points: 249 # Comments: 70
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Rise of far-right leader Roberto Vannacci challenges Meloni as she celebrates Italian milestone
Futuro Nazionale party’s speedy poll rise poses questions whether PM will return to her roots before electionEurope live – latest updatesGiorgia Meloni’s government has become the longest-running in Italy since the second world war – a milestone the prime minister is determined not to let pass unno…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Anthony Joshua's driver attempted overtake before fatal crash, trial hears
Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode is charged in Nigeria with offences including causing death by dangerous driving.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Astronomers Detect a 10-Sided Structure in Saturn's Atmosphere
Article URL: https://www.sciencealert.com/astronomers-spot-an-uncannily-geometric-10-sided-structure-in-saturns-atmosphere Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49549877 Points: 50 # Comments: 12
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Vance's Antichrist comments are a 'common belief', his friend tells BBC
The US vice-president recently mused with a Christian podcast host on whether the end of the world was nigh.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Spain’s PM says no evidence ‘whatsoever’ Morocco behind Ceuta border breach
Pedro Sánchez continues to defend Rabat after police report claiming border forces helped 70,000 cross borderEurope live – latest updatesSpain has seen no evidence “whatsoever” that Morocco planned or facilitated a mass border breach into its north African territory of Ceuta, the Spanish prime mini…
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
‘We need a touch of humanity’: Swedish opposition pledges to help Britons facing deportation
Exclusive: Centre party says it will change law to end plight of those hit by post-Brexit policy if it gains power in upcoming electionEurope live – latest updatesA leading Swedish opposition party has promised an urgent reprieve for British nationals facing deportation from the country over Brexit…
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Show HN: Reactor Atlas
Hi HN, I'm a nuclear engineer and tech entrepreneur. After working for 3 years in the National Atomic Energy Commision (CNEA) in HPC software for nuclear simulations, I co-founded ratherlabs.com, a software company providing blockchain solutions for startups. Rather Labs business reached ~6 million…
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestigious Eureka prizesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMemory is an imperfect thing: research shows that recollections of single events – a purse being snatched, say – differ to …
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Embattled Spanish PM insists there were no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez tells parliament it is absurd to think the government knew and did nothing, after thousands join protests in Spanish cities.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Nvidia to Acquire Hugging Face
Article URL: https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-to-acquire-hugging-face/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548952 Points: 210 # Comments: 58
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
9 Mothers (YC P26) Is Hiring in Austin, TX
Article URL: https://9mothers.com/careers Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548864 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Apocalypse prep or pure pragmatism: what is behind Peter Thiel’s move to Argentina?
Relocation coincides with proposed laws that opponents say would entrench power of US tech billionaires in countryDozens of protesters converged on Peter Thiel’s mansion in Buenos Aires this week after a congressional session raised questions about the billionaire’s presence in the country.In white…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa
At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
US sailors go shopping before hitting the bars in Thailand after 250-day voyage
With military haircuts and moustaches, the US sailors stand out against the flip-flops of the usual Pattaya crowd.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Liechtenstein MPs vote to legalise abortion despite threat of veto
Organisers of the citizens' initiative say they have popular support, even though the all-powerful monarch has said he will veto the legislation.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
How Gloria Steinem changed the lives of generations of women
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died
Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Gloria Steinem, trailblazing journalist and activist, dies at 92
At a time when women were largely limited to domestic roles, Steinem challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals like equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
An epic train chase is turning 100 — and Buster Keaton fans are celebrating
100 years ago, silent film star Buster Keaton filmed The General in Cottage Grove, Ore. Fans are gathering there to celebrate the making of an epic early film.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Kenyan president orders crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses
It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Audacity 4.0
Article URL: https://github.com/audacity/audacity/releases/tag/Audacity-4.0.0 Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49548395 Points: 789 # Comments: 174
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
More than 80 migrants feared dead after boat rescued off Canary Islands
Rescuers found 44 survivors on board the vessel but bad weather meant they had to leave five bodies behind.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
‘We continue to suffer’: victims of apartheid-era Sharpeville massacre demand compensation
Claim relating to 1960 attack on hundreds of protesters part of wave of litigation over apartheid crimes in South AfricaThe day dawned brightly on 21 March 1960, as residents of the South African township of Sharpeville gathered to protest against pass laws, which forced “Black, Indian and Coloured…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star Carla Jeffery dies aged 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Property developer claimed ‘the premier is my best friend’ in tapped phone call, Icac hears
Charles Perrottet, the younger brother of the former premier, tells Icac that claims made by Jean Nassif in the call were ‘bravado’ and ‘far-fetched’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA property developer who allegedly ma…
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk
Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Inside the failed mission to eliminate FEMA
David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
NPR News
Sep 03, 2026
Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.
Hacker News
Sep 03, 2026
Pre-Release of Polars 2.0
Article URL: https://pola.rs/posts/announcing-polars-2/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49546753 Points: 323 # Comments: 107
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
LA Clippers fined $30m over Leonard pay scandal
The LA Clippers are fined $30m by the NBA for violating salary rules in order to funnel millions of dollars to star player Kawhi Leonard.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Wife of British man at risk of deportation from Sweden calls on Burnham to intervene
Case is latest in string of post-Brexit deportations from country, which has been criticised for high refusal rate for British people to remainThe wife of a British man detained by police in Stockholm on Tuesday ahead of a threatened deportation has pleaded with Andy Burnham to get involved in the …
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Channel smuggling gangs resort to 'mega-dinghies' as crackdown limits small boat supply
Once-rival criminal groups are being forced to work together because of a shortage of small boats, a BBC investigation has found.
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days
Yasmin Catley says ‘we will not be surrendering our streets’ after as many as six suspected mistaken identity shootings since the start of last yearThe New South Wales police minister denies that gang violence is out of control in the state, despite two people being shot dead in suspected cases of …
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Six-year-old boy died from scurvy despite long-term concerns over diet, Queensland coroner finds
Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called ‘sailor’s disease’ common in convict eraFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disease” co…
The Guardian
Sep 03, 2026
Molly Ticehurst’s father tells DV murderer he hopes daughter’s screams will haunt him forever
Tony Ticehurst confronts Daniel Billings during sentence hearing in regional NSW, stating: ‘When she died, part of me died with her’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South Wales court has been shown chilling footag…
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
'The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media
More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.
BBC World
Sep 03, 2026
Sydney police investigate second possible mistaken identity killing in two days
Wednesday's fatal shooting of a man in his 40s comes after a university student was gunned down on Tuesday.