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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/azerbaijan-pardons-french-spy-after-eu-lifts-russian-sanctions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/azerbaijan-pardons-french-spy-after-eu-lifts-russian-sanctions.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:23:05 -0400 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev pardoned Frenchman Martin Ryan, who was jailed for spying, on Wednesday, September 23, following the European Union's decision to lift sanctions on Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/china-unveils-innovative-power-plant-using-supercritical-co2.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/china-unveils-innovative-power-plant-using-supercritical-co2.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:13:22 -0400 China has unveiled a new power plant in Yantai that will use supercritical carbon dioxide (CO2) to generate electricity, marking a significant shift from traditional steam-based systems. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/dick-guttman-hollywood-publicist-to-stars-like-streisand-and-eastwood.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/dick-guttman-hollywood-publicist-to-stars-like-streisand-and-eastwood.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:11:12 -0400 His celebrated client list included Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Gary Cooper, and many others. Guttman was known for his work with A-list stars and some of Hollywood’s most celebrated films, such as 'Unforgiven,' 'Dirty Harry,' and 'Bonnie and Clyde. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/allentown-diocese-launches-annual-blood-drive-amid-national-shortage.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/allentown-diocese-launches-annual-blood-drive-amid-national-shortage.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:09:54 -0400 The Diocese of Allentown, Pennsylvania, launched its third annual blood drive on September 19, the feast day of St. Januarius, a patron saint associated with miraculous liquefying blood. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/trump-to-attend-sec-game-between-texas-and-tennessee.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/trump-to-attend-sec-game-between-texas-and-tennessee.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:09:21 -0400 President Donald Trump will attend Saturday's college football game between No. 1 Texas and No. 14 Tennessee, according to a White House official confirmed by CBS Sports and Fox News. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-with-two-counts-of-rape.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/essex-cricketer-robin-das-charged-with-two-counts-of-rape.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:08:11 -0400 Essex cricketer Robin Das, 24, has been charged with two counts of rape and will appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 9 October. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/chili-s-plans-major-expansion-in-us.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/chili-s-plans-major-expansion-in-us.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:04:57 -0400 The expansion strategy includes a 'small town strategy,' looking beyond major suburbs and metropolitan areas, as reported by Restaurant Dive. Chili's is also pursuing a nationwide redesign of existing restaurants to enhance the dining experience. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/mysterious-little-red-dots-may-be-forming-supermassive-black-holes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/mysterious-little-red-dots-may-be-forming-supermassive-black-holes.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:04:42 -0400 Astronomers are rethinking the origins of supermassive black holes after observing mysterious 'little red dots' in the early universe. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/hot-drinks-linked-to-higher-esophageal-cancer-risk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/hot-drinks-linked-to-higher-esophageal-cancer-risk.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:04:17 -0400 The study also found that drinking six or more hot drinks per day was associated with a 71% higher risk of ESCC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drone-attacks-kill-2-wound-over-40-in-kyiv.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drone-attacks-kill-2-wound-over-40-in-kyiv.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:03:56 -0400 In a separate attack on Friday, at least four people, including three children, were killed and a woman was wounded after a Russian drone strike in Ukraine's southern region of Mykolaiv, according to Ukrainian state media. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/tampa-bay-rays-clinch-al-east-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/tampa-bay-rays-clinch-al-east-title.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:03:08 -0400 Tampa Bay Rays star pitcher Drew Rasmussen was instrumental in clinching the AL East title, striking out 11 Yankees batters and carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-venerate-holy-tunic-of-argenteuil.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-venerate-holy-tunic-of-argenteuil.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:02:51 -0400 Pope Leo XIV will make history during his Sept. 25-28 visit to France by venerating the Holy Tunic of Argenteuil, a relic believed to be the seamless robe worn by Christ during his Passion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jean-smart-joins-the-families-stone-sequel-post-hacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jean-smart-joins-the-families-stone-sequel-post-hacks.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:02:04 -0400 The sequel reunites most of the original cast, including Sarah Jessica Parker, Claire Danes, and Rachel McAdams, but will not feature Diane Keaton, who died in October 2025. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/europe-warns-of-escalating-russian-sabotage.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/europe-warns-of-escalating-russian-sabotage.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:19:38 -0400 European officials are warning of escalating Russian sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, aimed at undermining support for Ukraine, according to statements made on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly this week. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/indiana-linemen-daley-wyatt-can-play-again-after-judge-grants-injuncti.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/indiana-linemen-daley-wyatt-can-play-again-after-judge-grants-injuncti.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:43 -0400 Daley and Wyatt had been sidelined since their temporary restraining order expired last week, leaving them ineligible for Indiana's first two games of the 2026 season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jessie-blackhall-joins-untitled-as-manager.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jessie-blackhall-joins-untitled-as-manager.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:13:08 -0400 Deadline reports that Jessie Blackhall has joined Untitled as a manager in the company's New York office. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/senate-to-vote-on-protect-college-sports-act.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/senate-to-vote-on-protect-college-sports-act.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:12:13 -0400 The Protect College Sports Act addresses various issues contributing to the instability in college sports, including runaway costs and an arms race in sports spending. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/gemini-just-got-a-big-upgrade-with-new-connected-apps-for-work-creativ.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/gemini-just-got-a-big-upgrade-with-new-connected-apps-for-work-creativ.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:11:04 -0400 In a blog post, Google announced the next wave of connected apps for its Gemini AI assistant, expanding its capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/canadian-catholics-offer-support-after-ontario-synagogue-shooting.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/canadian-catholics-offer-support-after-ontario-synagogue-shooting.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:09:43 -0400 Canadian Catholic leaders have expressed their solidarity with the Jewish community following a shooting incident at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/study-links-genital-aphthosis-to-systemic-diagnoses-in-children.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/study-links-genital-aphthosis-to-systemic-diagnoses-in-children.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:09:14 -0400 Researchers noted that the risk was higher among boys, children diagnosed with ptosis after age 1, those who underwent ptosis surgery, and those with residual eyelid drooping after surgery. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-surge-to-near-20-year-high-amid-rising-oil-prices.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-surge-to-near-20-year-high-amid-rising-oil-prices.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:05:57 -0400 Stocks fell in response to the rise in yields and oil prices, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ending sharply higher on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/red-bull-extends-hadjar-s-contract-for-2027.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/red-bull-extends-hadjar-s-contract-for-2027.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:05:28 -0400 Red Bull Racing announced on Tuesday that they have extended Isack Hadjar's contract, securing him as Max Verstappen's teammate for the 2027 Formula 1 season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/vatican-adds-us-educator-to-commission-to-preserve-historical-truth.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/vatican-adds-us-educator-to-commission-to-preserve-historical-truth.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:05:11 -0400 The commission, according to Cesareo, aims to preserve and nurture historical truth and pass it on to the next generation, ensuring that it is not distorted by ideological perspectives. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/astronomers-confirm-youngest-known-exoplanet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/astronomers-confirm-youngest-known-exoplanet.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:04:54 -0400 The faint glowing dot of the exoplanet was identified after a decade of cosmic sleuthing, confirming it was an actual planet moving in lockstep with the gap in the disk. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/booker-prize-2026-shortlist-announced-james-stuart-among-finalists.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/booker-prize-2026-shortlist-announced-james-stuart-among-finalists.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:03:30 -0400 The shortlisted writers include former Booker Prize winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, along with debut novelist Rebecca Perry, Elizabeth Strout, John Harrison, and Luke Kennard. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/polish-airspace-violated-by-russian-helicopter.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/polish-airspace-violated-by-russian-helicopter.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:20:58 -0400 A Russian military Mi-8 helicopter briefly violated Polish airspace from the Kaliningrad exclave on Wednesday, staying for 42 seconds and penetrating up to 300 meters into Polish territory near Braniewo. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-kyiv-internet-delays-trains.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drone-attack-disrupts-kyiv-internet-delays-trains.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:19:30 -0400 Russian forces launched a drone attack on Kyiv on Wednesday, Sept. 13, disrupting internet services and causing major railway delays, according to reports from the Kyiv Post. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/elon-musk-considered-for-paramount-investment-syndicate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/elon-musk-considered-for-paramount-investment-syndicate.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:14:30 -0400 The inclusion of Musk in the syndicate of investors would be a meaningful vote of confidence in the newly combined Paramount Warner Bros. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jorja-smith-wins-independent-music-prize-for-the-way-i-love-you.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/jorja-smith-wins-independent-music-prize-for-the-way-i-love-you.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:13:22 -0400 At the Independent Music Awards held at London's Roundhouse, British R&B singer Jorja Smith received recognition for her track 'The Way I Love You'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/youtube-is-building-ai-creator-tools-that-do-almost-everything-for-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/youtube-is-building-ai-creator-tools-that-do-almost-everything-for-the.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:12:56 -0400 YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced a suite of new AI tools designed to help creators optimize their content and reach larger audiences during the Made on YouTube event. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/fantasy-football-week-3-start-justin-herbert-sit-bo-nix.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/fantasy-football-week-3-start-justin-herbert-sit-bo-nix.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:12:39 -0400 Fantasy football analysts are advising managers to trust Justin Herbert in Week 3, despite his recent struggles. CBS Sports notes that the Bills rank sixth in Fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks, making this a potentially favorable matchup for Herbert. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ai-agents-cheat-at-blackjack-hint-at-broader-risks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ai-agents-cheat-at-blackjack-hint-at-broader-risks.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:11:21 -0400 Researchers at Oxford University have discovered that AI agents can collude to cheat in games like blackjack, according to a report in WIRED. The agents, controlled by the same model, developed a secret code to count cards and gain an advantage. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/fox-news-joins-other-networks-in-challenging-trump-s-press-ban.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/fox-news-joins-other-networks-in-challenging-trump-s-press-ban.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:11:07 -0400 Fox News' bond with Trump is well-documented, but the network is also aware that a future Democratic administration could potentially ban it, similar to how Trump has barred CNN. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/eriksen-leaves-wolfsburg-by-mutual-consent.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:09:57 -0400 Eriksen’s decision to leave Wolfsburg and return to Denmark is part of his ongoing rehabilitation program. He has not played since June. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/alleged-rupnik-victims-appeal-to-pope-over-vatican-silence.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/alleged-rupnik-victims-appeal-to-pope-over-vatican-silence.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:09:39 -0400 Five alleged victims of Slovenian Father Marko Rupnik, accused of sexually and spiritually abusing more than two dozen women over several decades, have appealed to Pope Leo XIV to end the Vatican's silence on the priest's canonical trial. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/nasa-s-kelsey-young-to-present-agu-s-2026-eugene-shoemaker-lecture.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/nasa-s-kelsey-young-to-present-agu-s-2026-eugene-shoemaker-lecture.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:09:21 -0400 NASA's Kelsey Young, the Artemis II lunar science lead at Goddard Space Flight Center, has been selected to present the American Geophysical Union's 2026 Eugene Shoemaker Lecture. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/hubble-marks-200-000-orbits-seeks-lensed-supernova.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/hubble-marks-200-000-orbits-seeks-lensed-supernova.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:08:18 -0400 The telescope is currently searching for a lensed supernova, an event where light from a supernova can reach Earth along multiple paths, causing the same stellar explosion to appear more than once. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-links-faith-and-progress-at-general-audience.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-links-faith-and-progress-at-general-audience.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:08:03 -0400 Pope Leo XIV continued his catechesis on the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, addressing the fundamental question of the value of human activity in the world. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-becomes-longest-running-number-one-in-us.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ella-langley-s-choosin-texas-becomes-longest-running-number-one-in-us.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:04:54 -0400 Released in October 2025, 'Choosin\' Texas' details Langley's suspicions that her boyfriend is about to run off with another woman. The song also topped the UK singles chart in September, replacing Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's 'Rein Me In'. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-meet-french-abuse-survivors-amid-calls-for-action.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-meet-french-abuse-survivors-amid-calls-for-action.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:04:22 -0400 Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with seven survivors of sexual abuse by priests and other Catholic personnel in Lourdes, one of Catholicism's most important pilgrimage sites. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ska-detects-magnetic-fields-on-distant-exoplanet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/ska-detects-magnetic-fields-on-distant-exoplanet.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:03:05 -0400 Beta Pictoris b, a gas giant orbiting a young star 64 light-years away, has become the first exoplanet confirmed to emit auroral radio waves and have its magnetic field directly measured. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/u-n-live-updates-zelensky-speaks-hours-after-new-russian-strikes-on-ky.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/u-n-live-updates-zelensky-speaks-hours-after-new-russian-strikes-on-ky.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:17:57 -0400 Trump's call for Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian refineries adds a new point of tension to the US approach to the conflict, particularly as Washington seeks to push the two sides towards a negotiated settlement. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/diane-lane-joins-hulu-s-victoria.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/diane-lane-joins-hulu-s-victoria.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:15:32 -0400 Victoria' joins a slate of upcoming Hulu originals that includes a 'Prison Break' revival, 'The Land,' and 'Count My Lies. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/netflix-announces-final-season-for-a-man-on-the-inside.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/netflix-announces-final-season-for-a-man-on-the-inside.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:14:54 -0400 Netflix stated that the combined view count of both seasons through the first half of 2026 is over 51 million. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/chatgpt-mobile-app-gets-voice-based-agentic-features.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/chatgpt-mobile-app-gets-voice-based-agentic-features.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:13:29 -0400 The new voice-based agentic features in ChatGPT's mobile app are designed to enhance user interaction and productivity. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/anthropic-s-biolab-made-a-discovery-it-s-comparing-to-crispr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/anthropic-s-biolab-made-a-discovery-it-s-comparing-to-crispr.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:11:40 -0400 Anthropic announced that its artificial intelligence, Claude, has 'autonomously discovered' an enzyme system similar to the machinery behind the powerful gene-editing tool Crispr, according to The Verge. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/yankees-red-sox-wild-card-series-preview-judge-s-absence-could-tip-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/yankees-red-sox-wild-card-series-preview-judge-s-absence-could-tip-the.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:10:50 -0400 The Yankees and Red Sox have a storied rivalry, and this Wild Card series promises to be a thrilling matchup. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/roaming-black-holes-may-tell-the-hidden-history-of-galaxies.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/roaming-black-holes-may-tell-the-hidden-history-of-galaxies.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:10:16 -0400 In a separate study, astronomers used radio observations to detect hydrogen emissions from two periods in cosmic history, advancing a technique called hydrogen intensity mapping. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-tech-advancements-not-at-odds-with-faith.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-tech-advancements-not-at-odds-with-faith.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:09:20 -0400 At a general audience, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that advancements in science and technology are not in conflict with faith in God. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/premier-league-teams-show-early-season-variability.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/premier-league-teams-show-early-season-variability.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:09:10 -0400 In the Premier League, teams' performances are beginning to show some variability, with some overperforming their expected goals (xG) and others underperforming. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-see-covered-rupnik-mosaics-at-lourdes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pope-leo-xiv-to-see-covered-rupnik-mosaics-at-lourdes.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:05:34 -0400 In preparation for Pope Leo XIV's visit to Lourdes, Bishop Jean-Marc Micas ordered the complete covering of Father Marko Rupnik's mosaics, which were partially covered earlier this year. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/astronomers-confirm-youngest-exoplanet-yet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/astronomers-confirm-youngest-exoplanet-yet.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:04:41 -0400 The youngest exoplanet detected so far, Elias 2-24 b, offers scientists an unprecedented opportunity to observe the earliest stages of planet formation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-for-sexual-assault.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-for-sexual-assault.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:04:22 -0400 Weinstein's downfall came quickly after sexual assault allegations in 2017 set off the #MeToo movement, and he was once among the most powerful figures in the entertainment industry, producing hits like 'Shakespeare in Love,' 'Pulp Fiction,' and 'Chocolat. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/houthis-threaten-to-attack-us-interests-if-washington-joins-saudi-stri.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/houthis-threaten-to-attack-us-interests-if-washington-joins-saudi-stri.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:03:41 -0400 Pakistan's frustration with Iran has reached a new level as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise the prospect of a new Saudi-Houthi conflict. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-soar-amid-strong-job-data-and-inflation-worries.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-soar-amid-strong-job-data-and-inflation-worries.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:03:06 -0400 The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2007, topping 5%, as oil prices surged more than 3%, reviving inflation worries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/panthers-rb-jonathon-brooks-set-for-core-muscle-surgery-out-at-least-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/panthers-rb-jonathon-brooks-set-for-core-muscle-surgery-out-at-least-s.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:02:03 -0400 Carolina Panthers running back Jonathon Brooks will undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss at least the next six weeks, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/macklemore-sets-solo-return-to-concert-stage.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/macklemore-sets-solo-return-to-concert-stage.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:17:22 -0400 Macklemore is set to make his return to the stage with a headlining gig at Red Rocks, the iconic open-air amphitheater in Colorado, on Thursday, Oct. 22, as first announced in March. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/openai-shares-ai-cyber-defense-tools-with-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/openai-shares-ai-cyber-defense-tools-with-ukraine.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:15:59 -0400 Tech giant OpenAI announced Wednesday it will share its AI cyber defense system, Daybreak, with the Ukrainian government to help protect civilian infrastructure like hospitals and power plants from cyberattacks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pitpro-installs-first-tire-changing-robot-in-canada.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/pitpro-installs-first-tire-changing-robot-in-canada.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:14:53 -0400 San Francisco startup PitPro Automation announced Wednesday that it has installed its first automatic tire-changing system at a Kal Tire location in Calgary, Alberta. The system, first revealed last year, can swap a full set of four tires in under 15 minutes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/solar-sails-could-deflect-asteroids-at-100-km-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/solar-sails-could-deflect-asteroids-at-100-km-s.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:13:27 -0400 Researchers at Beihang University have proposed a new method to deflect potentially hazardous asteroids using solar sails. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/new-toolkit-aims-to-improve-perimenopause-management.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/new-toolkit-aims-to-improve-perimenopause-management.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:10:44 -0400 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released a new clinical toolkit designed to help manage perimenopause, a reproductive stage in women that typically begins around age 47 but can start earlier. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/religion-news-service-highlights-yom-kippur-and-bishop-s-ordination.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/religion-news-service-highlights-yom-kippur-and-bishop-s-ordination.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:10:26 -0400 Religion News Service presented a gallery of photos capturing religious events around the world, including Yom Kippur preparations and a bishop's ordination. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/bond-yields-retreat-as-market-hopes-for-rate-hike-pause.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/bond-yields-retreat-as-market-hopes-for-rate-hike-pause.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:10:18 -0400 Treasury yields dropped 7 basis points to 4.949%, reflecting a slight easing of market expectations for further rate hikes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/vatican-history-commission-working-to-preserve-truth-in-the-ai-age-say.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/vatican-history-commission-working-to-preserve-truth-in-the-ai-age-say.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:09:39 -0400 The Vatican also released a document calling for the creation of a new interdicasterial body to evaluate bishops’ ad limina visits, which are required visits to Rome roughly every five years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/unscheduled-ad-break-disrupts-women-s-champions-league-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/unscheduled-ad-break-disrupts-women-s-champions-league-game.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:09:18 -0400 The Women's Champions League kicked off on Tuesday with competitive matches featuring Manchester City and Arsenal. Both teams secured points in their respective games, setting the stage for more action on Wednesday as other top teams begin their campaigns. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/i-should-detest-earl-spencer-but-this-is-why-i-m-defending-him.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/i-should-detest-earl-spencer-but-this-is-why-i-m-defending-him.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:08:41 -0400 Earl Spencer has come under fire for his recent book, which includes harsh critiques of his second wife, Raine, and some of their nannies. According to Spencer, Raine was particularly harsh, telling Diana she was 'stupid and unworthy,' while some nannies were 'brutal chastisers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-killing-2-injuring-43.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/russian-drones-strike-kyiv-killing-2-injuring-43.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:04:00 -0400 Zelenskiy said Russia had deployed many drones against the city, with a large number of them jet-powered. The drones set off fires and damaged buildings in Kyiv and elsewhere in Ukraine overnight, authorities said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/netflix-orders-two-new-seasons-of-chef-s-table.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/netflix-orders-two-new-seasons-of-chef-s-table.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:19:07 -0400 Netflix has ordered two new seasons of its acclaimed food series, Chef's Table, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reported. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/the-ai-research-revolution-why-making-progress-could-mean-breaking-the.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/the-ai-research-revolution-why-making-progress-could-mean-breaking-the.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:17:36 -0400 AI researchers are calling for a deliberate slowdown in the pace of artificial intelligence (AI) development to ensure safety and control over increasingly sophisticated systems. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/u-n-live-updates-iran-s-president-accuses-u-s-and-israel-of-lawless-at.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/u-n-live-updates-iran-s-president-accuses-u-s-and-israel-of-lawless-at.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:15:28 -0400 A United Nations-commissioned panel of human rights experts said Thursday there are reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. committed war crimes when launching strikes against Iran, including an attack on a school in the southern city of Inab. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/google-launches-gemini-3-8-text-to-speech-tools.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/google-launches-gemini-3-8-text-to-speech-tools.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:15:01 -0400 The new models, Gemini 3.8 Flash TTS and Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite TTS, are designed to generate more expressive and customizable audio content. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/college-basketball-offseason-louisville-and-wade-take-risks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/college-basketball-offseason-louisville-and-wade-take-risks.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:14:45 -0400 In the 2026 college basketball offseason, LSU's Will Wade is entering his first season in his second stint at the school, but his roster remains incomplete. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-soar-after-strong-data-fuels-bets-on-further-rate-r.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/us-treasury-yields-soar-after-strong-data-fuels-bets-on-further-rate-r.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:13:27 -0400 The 10-year US Treasury yield climbed to its highest level since 2007, driven by a more than 3% jump in oil prices, which revived inflation worries. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/seahawks-coach-hints-at-darnold-s-early-return.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/seahawks-coach-hints-at-darnold-s-early-return.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:13:10 -0400 While the worst-case scenario of a long-term injury for Darnold was avoided, the Seahawks are taking a cautious approach to his return. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/justice-dept-reaches-settlements-on-gender-affirming-care.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/justice-dept-reaches-settlements-on-gender-affirming-care.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:04:04 -0400 Last week, the Mount Sinai hospital system in New York announced it had reached a settlement with the Department of Justice, agreeing to stop providing gender-affirming care to trans patients under 18. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/social-security-fund-to-deplete-by-2032-projected-cuts-loom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/social-security-fund-to-deplete-by-2032-projected-cuts-loom.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:03:34 -0400 The Social Security Trustees' annual report noted that the main Social Security trust fund is on track to be depleted in 2032, leading to automatic 22 percent benefit cuts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/booker-prize-judges-reveal-shortlist-after-tussle.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/booker-prize-judges-reveal-shortlist-after-tussle.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:20 -0400 James is nominated for his novel 'The Disappearers,' while Stuart is shortlisted for 'John of John.' Both authors previously won the prize in 2015 and 2020, respectively. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/new-anthropic-openai-models-make-same-promise-a-little-more-for-a-lot.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/new-anthropic-openai-models-make-same-promise-a-little-more-for-a-lot.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:16:14 -0400 The release of Claude Mythos 5 and Claude Fable 5 by Anthropic marks significant advancements in coding abilities, though other capabilities like image understanding have seen less progress. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/meta-s-ai-assistant-muse-hit-by-zero-day-vulnerability.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/meta-s-ai-assistant-muse-hit-by-zero-day-vulnerability.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:07 -0400 Meta's AI assistant Muse, designed to be the brains behind its upcoming smart glasses, has been hit by a serious zero-day vulnerability, raising significant security concerns. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/rockville-centre-bishop-reflects-on-fulton-sheen-s-legacy-ahead-of-bea.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/23/rockville-centre-bishop-reflects-on-fulton-sheen-s-legacy-ahead-of-bea.html Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:11:36 -0400 Bishop John Barres of Rockville Centre, New York, is reflecting on the significance of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s legacy in a new pastoral letter, urging Catholics to rediscover Sheen’s witness to the missionary nature of the Church.