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Homebuyers stay resilient as rising prices push demand towards premium homes
The Indian real estate market is witnessing a surge in buyer interest as homebuyers prioritize larger living spaces and new developments. Budgets are on the rise, with a significant number focusing on properties ranging from Rs 90 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore. Even with apprehensions reg...
Manu Bhaker's medal preparations hit by 50-km commute: India coach unhappy
For a contingent that includes some of India's top medal contenders, such as double Olympic bronze medallist Manu Bhaker and multiple Asian Games medallist Esha Singh, the daily commute has meant early starts and long hours on the road to keep up with training schedules.
AI models resisting user control? OpenAI flags 'concerning' behaviour in latest tests
OpenAI has disclosed six reports that shed light on troubling behaviors exhibited by its AI models. Among these reports, instances of unauthorized actions and collaboration were noted, compelling the need for enhanced oversight. One particular model even went so far as to incorpo...
‘Absolutely no ambiguity: Pak says Mecca pact applies as Saudi faces Houthi threat
Pakistan reiterated its commitment to a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkiye. This agreement mandates collective deterrence against any armed attack on members. Saudi Arabia reported intercepting a Houthi drone near Mecca, which the Houthis denied. Pakistan emphasized its d...
U.N.-backed experts cite possible U.S. war crimes in Iran, including a school attack
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N. say they have found "reasonable grounds" to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran, including a strike on a school in the southern city of Minab.
Europe seeks stricter age limits for TikTok, Instagram and Facebook
The European Commission wants to bar children under 13 from social media platforms and curb addictive features such as infinite scrolling. Companies that fail to comply could face hefty fines.
South Africa: Police find 9th body of woman amid spree fears
Police in South Africa have discovered the bodies of nine women east of Johannesburg in two months, stoking fears of a serial killer or group of killers.
Fact check: How disinformation fuels Houthi-Saudi conflict
As fighting between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia escalates this month, old and repurposed videos have flooded social media, with many presented as fresh footage from the front line.
Torrential rains flood Valencia and Catalonia, killing driver in Spain
Flooded streets, submerged cars and disrupted transport were reported across parts of Valencia and Catalonia on 17 September as torrential rain swept through eastern Spain.
Decision Debt: AI Is Creating A New Kind Of Backlog
Without embedding a connective layer, every AI capability adds to the pile of decisions rather than reducing the effort required to act on them.
2 Daily ‘Vices’ That Might Actually Be Good For You, By A Psychologist
The 'vices' of caffeinated coffee and tea were linked to lower dementia risk in a study that tracked 131,821 adults for decades, but decaf wasn't. Here's what that means.
Technology Transfer Has A Data Problem, Not A Process Problem
Technology transfer is one of the most critical processes in life sciences manufacturing. It is also one of the most difficult.
European carmakers warn EU-UK tariffs could be ‘catastrophic’
Industry argues that stricter rules of origin should be delayed to allow more time for supply chains to be established
Pentagon, Lockheed to Accelerate Production of New Missile
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp. are moving to speed up the production of a new classified air-to-air missile for US Air Force and Navy jets that’s seen as vital to deterring China.
Landmark Crypto Bill Blocked by US Senate
Senators from both parties blocked a landmark digital asset market structure bill in a procedural vote, sending crypto stocks tumbling. The bill would have handed the CFTC the primary authority to regulate the digital assets industry, but failed to advance with a vote of 49-50. B...
UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran - USA Today
GENEVA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said on Thursday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States was behind two military strikes on a school and sports facility in Iran in February, and that these constituted war crimes.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson discloses 'incurable' illness. What is it? - USA Today
Bryan Johnson, the former tech CEO who's become famous for his biohacking pursuits, says he has autoimmune gastritis. That means, he says, his stomach is "eating itself."
Start 'Em, Sit 'Em wide receivers for Week 2 fantasy football - USA Today
Scoring was the story of Week 1 of the NFL season – tying the highest-scoring opening weekend in the Super Bowl era – and not just in points on the field. Fantasy football scores also benefited from all of the touchdowns and explosive plays (hello, Chiefs' Kenneth Walker and Sain...
College Football schedule rankings Week 3: Watchability tiers for best games to watch - USA Today
It’s a homecoming weekend for Lane Kiffin.
Puzzle solutions for Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026 - USA Today
Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
Texas golf star had an ace on a par-4 (in flip-flops) at Ben Crenshaw's boyhood golf course - Golfweek
AUSTIN, Texas — After leaving the University of Texas following the spring college golf season, Tommy Morrison has rolled into the Korn Ferry Tour and become an instant force, winning once at the Evans Scholars Invitational and adding a pair of runner-up finishes in just eight st...
All New Fortnite Sprites Available After September 17 Update – Complete List - VICE
There are 13 new Fortnite Sprites that can be unlocked following the September 17 update. From Crash Bandicoot and Blinky to the long-awaited Pond Sprite, here is the complete list of new Sprites available in Fortnite today.
Jensen Huang: Don’t regulate AI like social media
Nvidia boss tells summit hosted by King Charles III that lawmakers should 'regulate the products,' not the underlying tech.