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Watch live: Trump meets with travel executives

President Trump welcomed a group of U.S. travel executives to the White House Wednesday afternoon. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is also expected to attend. Watch live above.

Raising Social Security’s full retirement age is political dynamite because it could make this group of people poorer

Changes to the full retirement age would have to be quick and steep to make a dent in the program’s shortfall.

House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election

Republicans also inserted a call to pass the highly controversial voter-ID bill known as the SAVE America Act into the socialism resolution.

Firelight may have sparked human storytelling by extending social hours

New research from the University of St Andrews has developed a novel hypothesis of how firelight was critical to the evolution of sophisticated storytelling.

Health institution’s TEDx event brings new perspective on innovation, social impact

The fourth edition of TEDx, organised by the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) University, brought a new perspective on health, innovation, entrepreneurship, social impact, culture, and the arts

Environmental, social and governance investor pressure sometimes causes firms to shift pollution to suppliers

Investors who evaluate companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria are increasingly expected to act as private regulators, using their influence as stakeholders to pressure firms to act more sustainably.

Growing up socially isolated linked to young people becoming Neet

Loneliness and isolation may shape a young person’s life chances.

House Democrats fume about GOP's anti-socialism bill

House Democrats are grumbling that Republicans are setting one last political trap for them before November by attaching language touting their marquee voter ID legislation to a resolution denouncing socialism.

Here’s how much Americans rely on Social Security — at all income levels

Social Security is really important for older Americans. It needs to be tweaked, not restructured.

CLT Founder Escalates Social Media War on College Board

CLT Founder Escalates Social Media War on College Board Ryan Quinn Wed, 09/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The Classic Learning Test’s CEO accused the SAT provider of being behind a Texas open records request, but didn’t provide proof.

IEEE President’s Note: Technology for Social Good

Across IEEE, our strength lies not only in the excellence of our individual communities but also in our ability to bring them together around shared problems that demand interdisciplinary solutions.

Balearic Islands' model for social housing wins Obel Award 2026

Social housing in Spain's Balearic Islands has won this year's Obel Award for demonstrating that public administration can be "a genuine engine for change".

Amid legal battles, social media companies are trying harder to know which users are kids

But the fact remains that online age verification technology remains imperfect, while coming with privacy implications not just for children but for adults who may have to prove that they are over 18.

Hampshire make U-turn on new signing after social media backlash

Hampshire have confirmed that New Zealand all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn will not feature for the club, following widespread criticism over his signing.

Vulnerable Democrats vote to denounce socialism amid midterm pressure

Several Democratic lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted with Republicans to adopt a resolution that formally denounces socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).

Social media companies are using AI and face scans to spot more kids on their platforms

Of the child safety measures agreed to in Meta’s landmark legal settlement , no category contains more detailed requirements than its commitments on age assurance —and for good reason.

How Jonathan Haidt turned the fight over kids and social media into a political movement

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Handful of House Democrats split on GOP resolution condemning socialism - Politico

Handful of House Democrats split on GOP resolution condemning socialism Politico Democrats shocked after 2 members cross aisle to help Republicans cnn.com House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans CBS News Two Democrats Spare Speaker Johnson From Dela

Social-media age bans won’t make children safer — but this will

A more effective strategy to protect young people would force tech firms to remove addictive features by holding them to product-liability standards—as with most other industries.

Social media algorithm opt-in would curb 'manosphere', says advocate

Bessent slams US supporters of socialism as ‘underachievers’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described U.S.

Social Security and Side Hustles in 2026: How Much You Can Earn Without Regret

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 February Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Palestinian Australian man who alleges he was punched in

The Dinner Party Has Left the Building

A few months ago, a small group gathered for a picnic during a retreat in upstate New York.

Bessent: China not among countries agreeing ‘cheap exports’ are unsustainable

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called out China on Tuesday for not wanting to address certain trade issues at the Group of 20 (G20) conference, saying the country did not agree cheap exports are “unsustainable.” At the end of the summit in Asheville, N.C., reporters asked Besse

Pro-Trump group releases first general election midterm ad

Securing American Greatness, the nonprofit arm of President Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc., rolled out its first general election ads on Wednesday, featuring Trump front and center.

Fine Announces New Album Jazz Dreams: Hear “Everything In The Shade”

The conservatory-trained Copenhagen musician Fine Glindvad Jensen used to lead the electro-pop group CHINAH, and she has made music with peers like Erika de Casier, Astrid Sonne and Iceage's Elias Rønnenfelt.

Seven new species show 250-million-year-old marine group is still evolving

Scientists believed there were only two species of hornerid bryozoans in Aotearoa New Zealand, but new research shows several more have been secretly evolving and thriving in the nation's southern waters.

Why leaders struggle with negative feedback

Years of psychological research show that leadership—the ability to coordinate collective human activity to turn a group of people into a high-performing team or unit—can be effective only if leaders are capable of providing people with constructive feedback .

Families waiting for news from Nepal and Tibet will feel both hope and despair – and this can change minute to minute

As a supporter or friend, you don’t need to have the answers, and you shouldn’t speculate. Here’s how to just be there and offer practical support.

At What Comes After The Blues, Secretly Group Celebrates Its Three-Decade Journey To The Forefront Of Indie Music

“It’s been a bit like a family reunion,” Ben Swanson said onstage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Saturday night.

Ten-channel photonic interface links neutral-atom qubits in parallel

A research group in Japan has demonstrated a world-record 10-channel multiplexed quantum photonic interface based on an integrated waveguide array, a key technology for optically interconnecting multiple quantum computers. The study is published in the journal Optica.

Jason Isbell Sues Suno

A group of musicians led by the 400 Unit frontman accuse the company of using their work without permission

Aaqib warns of Imam 'inquiry', calls overhaul a 'message' to team management

"The message we're sending to the recalled players is that you have to raise your game on important tours and compete, and we should be able to see some effort," Aaqib Javed says

Hashkey joins DTCC working group as first Asian crypto service provider

Hashkey joined the DTCC’s working group on tokenization innovation as the first Asian crypto service provider to join with over 100 financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan.

Citi, Goldman, other global banks and asset managers team up on stablecoin venture

The group will focus first on a U.S. dollar stablecoin for payments and digital asset settlement, with a euro token a priority for expansion.

Here’s How Billy Ray Cyrus Really Feels About Miley Dropping ‘Cyrus’ From Her Name

"Family means more than ever now," the country star began his message.

'My grandmother subjected my baby to female genital mutilation behind my back'

In Colombia, where FGM is still practised by some members of an indigenous group, a landmark bill banning the practice has been enacted.

Like "pissing in the wind": Local concerns bulldozed by Trump's border wall plan

The Trump administration has a blunt message for state and local officials trying to prevent construction of a wall and other security measures along the 2,000-mile southern border: Resistance is futile.

Private group wants to launch "cheapest possible" mission to Alpha Centauri

There are, by various estimates, several trillion planets within what is known as the Local Group of galaxies—our closest galaxy neighbors, including our own Milky Way.

New Android Drop adds remembered items in Find Hub, makes anti-nausea dots official

Let's be frank: Some of Google's recent Android feature Drops have been duds, offering little more than an expansion of Gemini summaries and chat functions.

Siri AI won’t be your friend, and here’s why that really matters

Elon University has partnered with The Washington Post to conduct what turned out to be a worrying survey about Americans viewing AI chatbots as virtual friends or therapists.

Trump to host group of vulnerable GOP lawmakers at White House

President Trump will host a group of Republican lawmakers facing rough reelection bids for a Rose Garden dinner on Wednesday, the White House confirmed to The Hill.

STAT+: ADA review of members’ expulsion denies group censored opinions, called in police

A review of findings from a five-person committee is being sent to the ADA board for action, STAT has learned, but it appears unlikely to quiet the controversy.

SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches Starlink satellites to orbit on its 35th flight

The Starlink missions keep on coming.

Democrats found their border message. ICE is another story.

They’re trying to balance a base furious at ICE with swing voters wary of abolishing the agency — a divide that could influence the midterms and the party’s path in 2028.

Vance offers olive branch to pro-Israel Republicans in closed-door speech

Vice President JD Vance’s speech at the Republican Jewish Coalition leadership summit Monday was met with applause from the group’s leaders.

My friend is charging everyone $80 to attend her 30th birthday party. She says it’s to cover the open bar. Is it rude to not go?

“I think she would take it personally if I didn’t attend.”

Enough! An Open Letter from Jewish Creatives and Thinkers in Defense of Mark Ruffalo

A group of Jewish artists, writers, creative professionals, faith leaders and thinkers—including Emma Seligman, Gabor Maté, Hannah Einbinder, Ilana Glazer, James Schamus, Larry Charles, Joel Coen, Miranda July, Molly Crabapple, Sarah Sherman, Tavi Gevinson, Todd Haynes, and Tony

PSA: Amazon’s shopping AI can now tell you if that message is a scam

Amazon is adding a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came from the retailer.

Panel calls for remote analysis of tokuryū criminal group communications

The NPA aims to introduce remote analysis at an early date after the panel announces its final recommendations as soon as this month.

'Felt like I had to speak to Klaasen' - Pretorius' phone-a-friend moment

Pretorius took his time to settle before getting to his highest T20I score as Klaasen helps "in terms of my mindset"

How we chose the 2026 Pacesetters

To create the 2026 list of Pacesetters , a team of expert Fast Company editors and writers, along with a group of external judges, sought out groundbreaking executives in a variety of industries who are using generative artificial intelligence , autonomous agents, and machine lea

Android’s New Features Have Me Excited, Especially This One for Motion Sickness

The latest additions coming to Android include chat themes, visual assistance in Gemini Live and a motion sickness feature that I can’t wait to try.

Fatal hit-and-run driver thought he had hit animal, court hears

Porsche May Build A Supercar Derived From The Audi Nuvolari That's Derived From The Lamborghini Temerario

There are a lot of strange things going on inside the Volkswagen Group as the company looks for all sorts of ways to save money while still creating cool stuff.

Juvenile held by Bengaluru police for posing as IAS, IPS officer online to cheat many

The accused reportedly sent friend requests to acquaintances and members of the public before approaching them for money.

Canada’s ruling Liberals sweep byelections in boost to Mark Carney

Three projected victories are a message to US that Carney has support of the Canadian people, says one MP Canada’s ruling Liberal party has swept three byelections, a result that showed voters backing the prime minister, Mark Carney, after his face-off with Donald Trump .

Endometriosis: a long-ignored disease, despite symptoms that can be traced back to ancient times

Endometriosis is an age-old condition and yet until recently, the complex disorder remained largely overlooked due to medical and social perceptions of women’s pain.

Lazarus Group-linked addresses move $30M through Hyperliquid

Crypto wallets linked to the OFAC-sanctioned Lazarus Group moved $30 million in digital assets through Hyperliquid, weeks after regulators said they were working on a path to introduce the exchange into US markets.

Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group

Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

Watch: Amol Rajan says goodbye on his final Today programme

In an emotional message, Rajan thanked his family, team and listeners as he said goodbye to the programme.

Wavves’ Nathan Williams Addresses Max Bemis Allegations Ahead Of Joint Album Release

Over the weekend, Say Anything's Max Bemis canceled a run of solo concerts after a 17-year-old girl posted allegations of inappropriate interactions on the Say Anything subreddit, sharing screenshots of what appears to be months of sexually charged exchanges over text and social

Muddying the waters makes stickleback fish more coordinated, study finds

Stickleback fish can change their social behavior to help them find food in cloudy water, according to a new University of Bristol study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Delhi HC asks police to reply to ex-AAP councillor Tahir Hussain's appeal in IB officer murder case

Tahir Hussain’s appeal contests the trial court’s findings, claiming a biased investigation and wrongful witness testimonies

Tamil Nadu government to formulate ‘Peri-Menopausal Care Policy’

It aims to enable early identification of the physical and mental health needs of women in the peri-menopausal age group, along with screening, counselling and treatment services.

Tim Cook invokes Steve Jobs in his last message to Apple employees—just like he did when he became CEO

Today marks a historic turning point for Apple.

The Twitter brand is back. It’s not how you remember it

Arguing that Elon Musk abandoned the old Twitter name and logo when he rebranded the social network to X , a group called Operation Bluebird has launched Twitter.now , an X alternative that brings back the Twitter branding and logo with a twist.

North Korean hackers are moving tens of millions on Hyperliquid as Trump pushes to onshore the crypto platform

Blockchain data reviewed by CoinDesk shows wallets tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group sold more than $30 million in bitcoin on the platform in the last three weeks alone.

SCO must dismantle ecosystem of terror financing, recruitment, radicalisation, safe havens: PM

Must send strong message that terrorism can never be a “strategic asset” for anyone, says PM, even as Pakistan takes over as SC chair for 2026-2027; calls for peace and stability in Afghanistan

Four Naga villages attacked in Manipur, pastor shot at

Normal life affected across Imphal Valley as pro-NRC group enforces shutdown despite the Centre deferring the Census operation in State

China is concealing scale of flood disaster, say Tibet campaigners

Rights group claims 300 homes were destroyed in Tibet and number of missing people is ‘far higher’ than Beijing admits A Tibetan advocacy group says hundreds of homes were destroyed on the Tibetan side of the border in last week’s deadly floods, raising questions about Beijing’s

This overlooked Android browser fixed my biggest tab problem in a way others couldn't

Desktop-level group tabs are finally here

Abortion rights group launches $250K mail campaign targeting Susan Collins

One of the oldest abortion rights groups in the country is launching a $250,000 campaign targeting Sen.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down after 18 months on the job, White House says

No reason was given for the departure of Driscoll, who is a friend of Vice President JD Vance, but tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have been widely reported.

Debt-ridden developer at risk of collapse unless it secures $20m tonight

"Let data reign": Trump and AI investors wage campaign to save data centers

President Trump has a new message for Americans rebelling over the nation's data-center boom : Get over it.

Russia's G20 US invitation severely criticised by European countries

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the group of 20 major economies are meeting for two days in Asheville, North Carolina.

How to organize and group your Safari tabs in macOS 27

Apple's latest desktop OS can make your tabs much neater, if you want it to.

We're exiting a data center stock to protect big gains as the AI trade hits a rough patch

We are concerned about AI exposure, given how the group has even disregarded good news.