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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/china-sent-1-300-shipments-of-drone-missile-parts-to-iran-this-year.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/china-sent-1-300-shipments-of-drone-missile-parts-to-iran-this-year.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:21:10 -0400 The shipments form part of broader Chinese support that has helped Iran sustain its weapons programs and economy during the war. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-ai-tamagotchi-at-connect-event.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-ai-tamagotchi-at-connect-event.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:15:50 -0400 According to Meta, the Muse Charm is not a finished product but rather a prototype that aims to keep users connected to their AI assistant. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/dolly-parton-s-sister-denies-family-feud-over-estate.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/dolly-parton-s-sister-denies-family-feud-over-estate.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:15:35 -0400 Dolly Parton's younger sister, Freida Parton, has denied reports of a family feud over the country legend's estate. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/supreme-court-to-hear-missouri-redistricting-case-again.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/supreme-court-to-hear-missouri-redistricting-case-again.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:14:49 -0400 Missouri referendum proponents made their final pitch to the U.S. Supreme Court Wednesday, arguing that lower federal courts cannot sidestep the justices’ previous order halting use of the state’s Republican-drawn 2025 congressional map. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ghost-in-the-shell-attack-on-titan-and-blue-lock-ip-lands-at-dentsu-in.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ghost-in-the-shell-attack-on-titan-and-blue-lock-ip-lands-at-dentsu-in.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:13:39 -0400 Dentsu, a global advertising and public relations company, has partnered with Kodansha, a major Japanese publishing house, to expand the reach of their anime intellectual property (IP) in the Americas. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/former-dallas-fed-chief-warns-of-over-priced-rate-hikes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/former-dallas-fed-chief-warns-of-over-priced-rate-hikes.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:12:34 -0400 Traders in rate futures are pricing in at least one Federal Reserve hike by early autumn and another next year, according to Reuters. This outlook contrasts sharply with some asset managers who expect the central bank to hold rates steady or cut them as inflation eases. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/curry-willing-to-take-pay-cut-for-warriors.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/curry-willing-to-take-pay-cut-for-warriors.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:11:55 -0400 Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors star, has indicated he is willing to take a pay cut in his contract negotiations to help the team build a competitive roster, according to Bleacher Report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/kff-health-news-minute-covers-range-of-health-issues.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/kff-health-news-minute-covers-range-of-health-issues.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:10:54 -0400 Zach Dyer reads the latest KFF Health News Minute, highlighting the high costs of fertility treatments that are driving some Americans to seek help abroad. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/jwst-reveals-early-galaxies-were-already-seeded-with-heavy-elements.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/jwst-reveals-early-galaxies-were-already-seeded-with-heavy-elements.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:08:56 -0400 According to the JWST's first deep field survey in 1995, the distant galaxies observed looked strange and unlike those seen today. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/judge-orders-trump-to-restore-white-house-access-for-cnn-ms-now-and-po.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/judge-orders-trump-to-restore-white-house-access-for-cnn-ms-now-and-po.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:05:56 -0400 A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/zelensky-says-ukraine-intercepted-60-of-russian-ballistic-missiles.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/zelensky-says-ukraine-intercepted-60-of-russian-ballistic-missiles.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:04:58 -0400 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine's defenses intercepted 60% of Russian ballistic missiles launched in recent attacks, but the country is running out of interceptors for its US Patriot air defense systems. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/popovich-marries-ex-wife-of-former-assistant.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/popovich-marries-ex-wife-of-former-assistant.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:04:39 -0400 Former San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich married Mary Barth Budenholzer, the ex-wife of his former assistant coach Mike Budenholzer, last week, according to TMZ reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/swiss-franc-dips-to-four-month-lows-after-snb-keeps-rates-at-0.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/swiss-franc-dips-to-four-month-lows-after-snb-keeps-rates-at-0.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:03:31 -0400 The Swiss Franc (CHF) dropped to fresh four-month lows following the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) decision to keep its benchmark interest rate at 0%, as widely expected. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/asia-video-content-spend-to-reach-15b-by-2026.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/asia-video-content-spend-to-reach-15b-by-2026.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:03:14 -0400 The report highlights that streaming and local film account for nearly all new spending, with online video claiming 46% of the country’s content investment in 2025, edging past TV at 42%. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/pakistan-deploys-tens-of-thousands-of-troops-for-khan-protest.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/pakistan-deploys-tens-of-thousands-of-troops-for-khan-protest.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:21:50 -0400 The government's preemptive crackdown ahead of Sunday's planned protest intensified earlier this week with the detention of Khan's sisters Aleema Khan, Uzma Khan, and Noreen Niazi under Punjab's Maintenance of Public Order (MPO) ordinance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/grapheneos-confirms-first-non-pixel-phone-support.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/grapheneos-confirms-first-non-pixel-phone-support.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:17:17 -0400 For years, GrapheneOS was exclusive to Google Pixel devices, limiting users to a single hardware choice. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/openai-breach-of-australian-health-website-prompts-government-rebuke.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/openai-breach-of-australian-health-website-prompts-government-rebuke.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:14:54 -0400 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over a breach of an Australian health department website, expressing extreme concern and disappointment over the incident. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/germany-ifo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/germany-ifo.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:14:19 -0400 The German IFO business climate index for September came in at 90.4, surpassing the forecasted figure of 89.3, indicating a more optimistic outlook for the German economy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/on-eve-of-her-first-convention-royal-television-society-boss-sophie-jo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/on-eve-of-her-first-convention-royal-television-society-boss-sophie-jo.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:12:56 -0400 Sophie Jones, who took over as the head of the Royal Television Society (RTS) three weeks ago, is gearing up for her first convention at London's King's Place, set to take place on Tuesday and chaired by Amazon. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/sen-rick-scott-unveils-rescuing-america-platform-to-promote-homeowners.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/sen-rick-scott-unveils-rescuing-america-platform-to-promote-homeowners.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:12:45 -0400 Scott's 'Rescuing America' campaign was announced last week and includes a video series addressing the nation's homeownership crisis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/stroke-rates-among-young-adults-nearly-double-over-30-years.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/stroke-rates-among-young-adults-nearly-double-over-30-years.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:12:01 -0400 The study, which analyzed hospitalized stroke cases across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region from 1993 to 2020, found that the rate of ischemic strokes, which occur when blood flow to the brain is blocked, nearly doubled among younger adults. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/williams-baku-upgrade-raises-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/williams-baku-upgrade-raises-concerns.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:09:57 -0400 Formula 1 team Williams has introduced a lighter chassis and minor aerodynamic changes for the upcoming Baku race, but experts are concerned about the direction of the upgrades. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/linn-grant-ready-to-showcase-personality-in-wtgl.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/linn-grant-ready-to-showcase-personality-in-wtgl.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:08:57 -0400 Grant's participation in WTGL is particularly exciting given her recent success at the Solheim Cup, where she helped the European team to victory. Her experience and personality are expected to be a strong asset for New York Golf Club. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/high-levels-of-cancer-causing-chemical-found-in-uk-residents.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/high-levels-of-cancer-causing-chemical-found-in-uk-residents.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:07:32 -0400 The investigation by the Environment Agency and Wyre Council found PFOA at elevated levels in the soil, eggs, and locally grown vegetables in the area close to the AGC Chemicals factory, which used PFOA to manufacture coating for frying pans until 2012. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/norway-norges-bank-interest-rate-decision-in-line-with-forecasts-4-5.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/norway-norges-bank-interest-rate-decision-in-line-with-forecasts-4-5.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:04:28 -0400 The decision comes as the US Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate by Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/naked-eyes-co-founder-peter-byrne-dies-at-74.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/naked-eyes-co-founder-peter-byrne-dies-at-74.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:02:11 -0400 Naked Eyes announced the death of co-founder Peter Byrne on its website. Byrne, born in Islington, North London, in June 1952, co-founded the band with Rob Fisher in 1982. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nascar-legend-darrell-waltrip-steps-back-due-to-brain-disease.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nascar-legend-darrell-waltrip-steps-back-due-to-brain-disease.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:01:43 -0400 NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip has stepped away from public life due to a progressive brain disease, his family announced Wednesday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/51-countries-back-ukraine-in-joint-statement-calling-for-black-sea-ini.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/51-countries-back-ukraine-in-joint-statement-calling-for-black-sea-ini.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:20:22 -0400 The joint statement urged Russia to respect international humanitarian law, protect civilians, and be held accountable. It also called for an arrangement in the Black Sea to safeguard freedom of navigation and protect commercial shipping and critical infrastructure. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/apple-launches-iphone-handoff-t-mobile-adds-5-monthly-fee.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/apple-launches-iphone-handoff-t-mobile-adds-5-monthly-fee.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:17:40 -0400 Apple launched the iPhone Handoff feature last week, allowing users to share a single phone number across two iPhones. The feature automatically switches the number to whichever device the user picks up, making it feel like 'magic,' according to a 9to5Mac tester. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-new-ray-ban-meta-glasses-and-vr-headset.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-new-ray-ban-meta-glasses-and-vr-headset.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:16:06 -0400 At Connect 2026, Meta unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Audio and the third generation of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, addressing privacy concerns with a camera-free audio version. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/back-of-the-bus-female-athletes-tell-senate-letting-men-in-their-sport.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/back-of-the-bus-female-athletes-tell-senate-letting-men-in-their-sport.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:15:11 -0400 Independent Council on Women’s Sports cofounder Kim Jones described ceding a podium to a male as an 'institutionalized, sanctioned humiliation ritual' for female athletes. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/rhode-island-panel-considers-disclosure-rules-for-judicial-appointment.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:14:43 -0400 The Rhode Island Judicial Nominating Commission is set to consider a proposal that would require commissioners to disclose campaign contributions, expenditures, or other covered transfers made to support or oppose judicial applicants over the past 10 years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/mclaren-introduces-major-body-package-changes-for-azerbaijan-grand-pri.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/mclaren-introduces-major-body-package-changes-for-azerbaijan-grand-pri.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:12:40 -0400 The new package is described as 'brutal' and 'bodged-on,' indicating a significant departure from previous designs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ecb-s-kocher-says-must-prevent-too-high-inflation-becoming-entrenched.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ecb-s-kocher-says-must-prevent-too-high-inflation-becoming-entrenched.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:09:32 -0400 European Central Bank Governing Council member Martin Kocher emphasized the need to prevent high inflation from becoming entrenched during a speech in Vienna on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/jharkhand-minister-s-daughter-among-4-killed-in-car-truck-collision.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/jharkhand-minister-s-daughter-among-4-killed-in-car-truck-collision.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:09:20 -0400 The collision was severe, with the car becoming badly wedged into the rear of the truck and completely mangled. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nene-royal-wins-america-s-got-talent-season-21.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nene-royal-wins-america-s-got-talent-season-21.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:04:20 -0400 Royal's victory marks the first time a Thai contestant has won the long-running talent show. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/aerial-maps-show-woodland-expansion-in-scotland-s-cairngorms.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/aerial-maps-show-woodland-expansion-in-scotland-s-cairngorms.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:03:46 -0400 Now, a decade since the RSPB Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, NatureScot, and WildLand Ltd came together to form the Cairngorms Connect partnership, this study shows that over 5,235 hectares of previously open land supports young woodland - defined as land with over 100 trees per hectare. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/guerrero-stands-firm-on-contract-comments-amid-struggles.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/guerrero-stands-firm-on-contract-comments-amid-struggles.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:02:21 -0400 Guerrero's performance has been a point of frustration for fans, with the Blue Jays receiving boos at Rogers Centre as they struggled throughout the summer. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/adobe-launches-premiere-for-android-offering-free-video-editing-and-ai.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/adobe-launches-premiere-for-android-offering-free-video-editing-and-ai.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:14:53 -0400 Adobe has launched Premiere for Android, offering a free video editing app with advanced features such as 4K export and AI capabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/turbotax-full-service-coupons-this-september-2026.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/turbotax-full-service-coupons-this-september-2026.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:13:08 -0400 TurboTax is offering discounts on its tax preparation services, including a 10% off deal for its Full Service option, which allows a tax professional to handle your taxes for you. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/norges-bank-and-riksbank-signal-hawkish-stances.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/norges-bank-and-riksbank-signal-hawkish-stances.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:12:29 -0400 In Sweden, the Riksbank is also expected to leave its policy rate at 1.75%, but it will likely adopt a more hawkish stance, indicating a rate hike towards the end of the year, with the rate path leveling around 2.25%, the midpoint of its neutral rate range. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/cubs-manager-counsell-criticizes-schedule-change-ahead-of-red-sox-seri.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/cubs-manager-counsell-criticizes-schedule-change-ahead-of-red-sox-seri.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:11:59 -0400 Counsell remains hopeful that third baseman Alex Bregman will be available for the series against the Red Sox, his former team, this weekend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/longtime-lakers-announcer-lawrence-tanter-dies-at-74.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/longtime-lakers-announcer-lawrence-tanter-dies-at-74.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:11:39 -0400 Tanter, known as 'LT' to Lakers fans, served as the team's PA announcer for 43 seasons, beginning in 1982. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nse-shares-surge-in-market-debut-after-2-4-billion-ipo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nse-shares-surge-in-market-debut-after-2-4-billion-ipo.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:11:17 -0400 The National Stock Exchange (NSE) made its historic market debut on Thursday, with its shares listing at Rs 1,800 apiece, marking an around 1% premium over its IPO price of Rs 1,785. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nasa-satellite-reveals-northwest-s-cloudy-cloak.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/nasa-satellite-reveals-northwest-s-cloudy-cloak.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:09:26 -0400 NASA's Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on the Terra satellite captured images of the Pacific Northwest on September 19, 2026, at around 10:45 a.m., revealing a thick layer of clouds covering the region. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/we-did-not-bend-the-knee-at-un-pezeshkian-says-iran-and-gaza-committed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/we-did-not-bend-the-knee-at-un-pezeshkian-says-iran-and-gaza-committed.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:20:48 -0400 Pezeshkian said, 'The resistance of the Iranian people will only increase in the face of sanctions, pressure, and increased bullying,' in response to US President Donald Trump's characterization of Iran as the 'number one sponsor of terror. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ukraine-s-fm-meets-iran-s-counterpart-to-ease-tensions.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/ukraine-s-fm-meets-iran-s-counterpart-to-ease-tensions.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:17:56 -0400 Sybiha wrote on X, "Our conversation focused on mutual steps to prevent further aggravation of tensions between our countries.", highlighting the diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Ukraine and Iran. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-camera-free-smart-glasses-with-ai-assistant.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/meta-unveils-camera-free-smart-glasses-with-ai-assistant.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:16:17 -0400 These new models aim to transform smart glasses from passive accessories into active, hands-free devices, integrating features like turn-by-turn navigation and fitness tracking. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/anthropic-s-ai-model-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/anthropic-s-ai-model-claude-discovers-crispr-like-enzyme-system.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:14:12 -0400 Anthropic on Wednesday said its AI model Claude helped discover a novel enzyme system with properties reminiscent of mechanisms in gene-editing technology CRISPR, marking the first result from the company's biology research efforts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/paul-finebaum-criticizes-media-over-arch-manning-controversy.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/paul-finebaum-criticizes-media-over-arch-manning-controversy.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:13:21 -0400 Paul Finebaum, a prominent sports talk show host, criticized the media for creating a 'Robot Arch' situation involving Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/powerball-jackpot-reaches-313-million-after-no-winner.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/powerball-jackpot-reaches-313-million-after-no-winner.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:11:52 -0400 The Powerball jackpot has continued to roll since an Illinois player won $1.040 billion on Aug. 12, one of the largest prizes in Powerball history. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/swiss-franc-strengthens-ahead-of-snb-decision.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/swiss-franc-strengthens-ahead-of-snb-decision.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:11:05 -0400 Traders are awaiting the SNB's interest rate decision, with economists expecting the bank to leave its policy rate unchanged at 0%. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/colombian-government-seeks-adventist-expertise-in-spiritual-care.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/24/colombian-government-seeks-adventist-expertise-in-spiritual-care.html Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:10:42 -0400 Buitrago noted that the diploma focuses on spiritual care rather than chaplaincy, reflecting the Adventist approach that combines academic preparation, ministerial experience, and specialized training.