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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/macklemore-donates-1m-to-palestinian-aid-after-tour-fallout.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/macklemore-donates-1m-to-palestinian-aid-after-tour-fallout.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:17:15 -0400 Rapper Macklemore announced he would donate his $1 million earnings from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour to organizations providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/adventist-leader-emphasizes-spiritual-purpose-of-church-construction.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/adventist-leader-emphasizes-spiritual-purpose-of-church-construction.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:15:51 -0400 Adventist Review reported that a church building can serve as a permanent center for evangelism, worship, and community service, fulfilling an essential role in the church's mission, according to Beltran. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-drone-strikes-bus-in-zaporizhzhia-injuring-five.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-drone-strikes-bus-in-zaporizhzhia-injuring-five.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:15:25 -0400 Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported that the drone struck near a public transport stop while passengers were inside the bus. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/matthew-lillard-regrets-returning-to-scream-7-after-melissa-barrera-s.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/matthew-lillard-regrets-returning-to-scream-7-after-melissa-barrera-s.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:42 -0400 At a Q&A session for the original Scream's 30th anniversary, Matthew Lillard candidly admitted his embarrassment over returning to the franchise for Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was fired. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/mexican-bishops-demand-investigation-into-priest-s-murder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/mexican-bishops-demand-investigation-into-priest-s-murder.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:14:02 -0400 Mexico’s bishops are demanding that authorities conduct “a thorough investigation” to clarify the circumstances surrounding the murder of Father Román de la Cruz Hernández, pastor of Santa Cruz in Huejutla. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/hellebuyck-suspended-by-jets-after-trade-request.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/hellebuyck-suspended-by-jets-after-trade-request.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:13:47 -0400 Connor Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner, was suspended by the Winnipeg Jets after he failed to report to training camp following his trade request. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/decoding-the-dna-switches-behind-gene-regulation.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/decoding-the-dna-switches-behind-gene-regulation.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:13:18 -0400 Researchers analyzed genetic information from more than 1,500 people and examined blood, skin cells, and DNA from smaller groups of patients and healthy controls. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/mufg-cautious-on-thai-baht-despite-electronics-boom.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/mufg-cautious-on-thai-baht-despite-electronics-boom.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:12:59 -0400 MUFG’s Lloyd Chan maintains a cautious stance on the Thai Baht, projecting USD/THB to reach 34.00 by year-end, according to FXStreet. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/knicks-sign-james-wiseman-bruce-brown-and-others-ahead-of-training.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/knicks-sign-james-wiseman-bruce-brown-and-others-ahead-of-training.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:11:19 -0400 The New York Knicks officially announced the signing of former No. 2 NBA Draft pick James Wiseman to an Exhibit 9 contract, along with veteran swingman Bruce Brown and shooting guard Ochai Agbaji, among others. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fda-approves-first-gene-therapy-for-sanfilippo-syndrome.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fda-approves-first-gene-therapy-for-sanfilippo-syndrome.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:09:40 -0400 The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Fayuvi, a gene therapy for Sanfilippo syndrome type A, developed by Ultragenyx. This is the first drug specifically approved to treat Sanfilippo syndrome, an ultra-rare disease sometimes referred to as childhood Alzheimer’s. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/delhi-to-hire-427-staff-to-clear-trial-court-backlog.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/delhi-to-hire-427-staff-to-clear-trial-court-backlog.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:09:06 -0400 The Delhi government has approved the creation of 427 ancillary posts for 53 fast track special courts (FTSCs) to address the backlog of over 20,000 criminal cases listed daily before Delhi’s trial courts. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-s-paris-mass-draws-record-crowd.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-s-paris-mass-draws-record-crowd.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:08:24 -0400 Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris announced that Pope Leo XIV's outdoor Mass at the Place de la Concorde is expected to draw a record-breaking crowd of over 600,000 people, exceeding all expectations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/global-central-bank-shifts-signal-end-of-cheap-funding-era.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/global-central-bank-shifts-signal-end-of-cheap-funding-era.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:07:46 -0400 Japan's ultra-low interest rates have long made the Japanese Yen one of the cheapest sources of funding for global investments, according to Fxstreet. However, this era of cheap funding may be coming to an end. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/harris-to-campaign-with-el-sayed-in-michigan.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/harris-to-campaign-with-el-sayed-in-michigan.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:07:29 -0400 Vice President Kamala Harris will campaign with Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, aiming to help Democrats win the seat and secure a Senate majority. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/google-s-pixel-theme-packs-draw-criticism.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/google-s-pixel-theme-packs-draw-criticism.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:07:03 -0400 Google's Pixel theme packs, launched with the promise of enhancing customization, have instead become a source of frustration for users. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-attack-on-kyiv-injures-19-including-children.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-attack-on-kyiv-injures-19-including-children.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:06:37 -0400 Russian forces launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv overnight from September 16 to 17, injuring at least 19 people, including two children, and damaging several facilities, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-dollar-hawkish-fed-supports-dollar-against-euro.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-dollar-hawkish-fed-supports-dollar-against-euro.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:59 -0400 The US Dollar strengthened after the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points and signaled a hawkish stance, emphasizing upside inflation risks. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lsu-qb-sam-leavitt-listed-as-doubtful-for-ole-miss-game.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lsu-qb-sam-leavitt-listed-as-doubtful-for-ole-miss-game.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:32 -0400 LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt is listed as doubtful for the upcoming game against Ole Miss, according to the SEC's injury report, adding a new layer of drama to an already highly anticipated showdown. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/claude-can-now-automatically-choose-which-mode-is-best-for-you.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/claude-can-now-automatically-choose-which-mode-is-best-for-you.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:05:07 -0400 Anthropic has announced a significant update to its Claude AI assistant, merging the chat and Cowork features into a single interface to streamline user experience. This change follows user feedback indicating frustration with having to choose the right tool for each task. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fbi-agent-sought-criminal-probe-of-elon-musk.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fbi-agent-sought-criminal-probe-of-elon-musk.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:04:40 -0400 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released emails showing an FBI agent proposed a criminal investigation into Elon Musk over his social media posts while Musk served as a special government employee. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/underground-experiment-detects-potential-dark-matter-signal.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/underground-experiment-detects-potential-dark-matter-signal.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:04:10 -0400 Researchers analyzing 220 days of data from the LZ Experiment, an underground project in South Dakota, have detected a signal that could be the first direct observation of dark matter, a substance believed to make up about 85% of the universe’s mass. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-android-skin-mimics-ios-27-perfectly-could-fool-apple.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-android-skin-mimics-ios-27-perfectly-could-fool-apple.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:03:44 -0400 HONOR unveiled its Magic OS 11 Android skin at its Global Developer Conference, drawing comparisons to Apple's iOS due to its striking resemblance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/belarus-reactivates-relays-for-russian-drones-in-ukraine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/belarus-reactivates-relays-for-russian-drones-in-ukraine.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:02:54 -0400 Belarus has reactivated signal relays that help Russian attack drones penetrate deeper into Ukraine, including western regions bordering Poland, according to Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-executive-order-proposes-more-vaccine-visits.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-executive-order-proposes-more-vaccine-visits.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:26:37 -0400 The Trump Administration has issued an executive order that calls for more vaccine visits, specifically breaking up the MMR vaccine into separate shots for measles, mumps, and rubella, each given at a different appointment. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/archbishop-celebrates-father-flanagan-s-progress-toward-sainthood.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/archbishop-celebrates-father-flanagan-s-progress-toward-sainthood.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:24:14 -0400 Archbishop Michael G. McGovern led a Mass of Thanksgiving for Venerable Edward J. Flanagan, celebrating his advancement in the sainthood process. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/china-india-russia-key-to-iran-war-s-end-us-warns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/china-india-russia-key-to-iran-war-s-end-us-warns.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:22:35 -0400 At the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, leaders from Iran, Russia, and China joined India to address regional tensions, particularly in the Middle East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-signs-100m-deal-for-espn-s-monday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-signs-100m-deal-for-espn-s-monday-night-football.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:21:52 -0400 ESPN has locked in Joe Buck for the next six years, with a reported $108 million contract extension, ensuring he will remain the voice of Monday Night Football through the 2030 NFL season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/common-drugs-overused-in-older-adults-new-reports-show.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/common-drugs-overused-in-older-adults-new-reports-show.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:20:23 -0400 Medical researchers are increasingly finding that commonly prescribed drugs may be less effective or more risky for older patients than previously thought, according to new reports from Kffhealthnews and Medscape. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/little-red-dots-may-be-early-stages-of-supermassive-black-holes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/little-red-dots-may-be-early-stages-of-supermassive-black-holes.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:19:58 -0400 When the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovered its infamous Little Red Dots (LRD), it sparked excitement and curiosity among scientists. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/apple-developing-ai-powered-server-with-m-series-ultra-chips.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/apple-developing-ai-powered-server-with-m-series-ultra-chips.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:19:36 -0400 Apple is reportedly developing an AI server that would use its high-performance M-series Ultra chips, according to reports from Ars Technica and MacDailyNews. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/robbie-williams-to-headline-2027-british-grand-prix-concert.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/robbie-williams-to-headline-2027-british-grand-prix-concert.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:18:10 -0400 British pop icon Robbie Williams has been announced as the first headline act for the 2027 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, set to perform on July 1, 2027, at the M&S Mainstage. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/a-supreme-court-order-could-upend-the-price-of-political-ads-on-tv-her.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:17:11 -0400 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has blocked President Trump’s plan to restrict voting by mail, ruling it is too late to impose new postal service rules for the November election. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/rare-cheetah-coalition-forms-in-india-s-kuno-national-park.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/rare-cheetah-coalition-forms-in-india-s-kuno-national-park.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:16:26 -0400 Wildlife officials at Kuno National Park are celebrating the formation of a rare cheetah coalition, four years after the park's ambitious cheetah reintroduction project began. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/argentina-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-7-9.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/argentina-s-unemployment-rate-rises-to-7-9.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:15:56 -0400 Argentina's unemployment rate increased to 7.9% in the second quarter, up from 7.8% in the previous quarter, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/anthropic-merges-claude-chat-and-cowork-into-single-interface.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/anthropic-merges-claude-chat-and-cowork-into-single-interface.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:15:44 -0400 Anthropic is merging its agentic tool—Claude Cowork—and its chatbot—Claude Chat—into a single product, effective Wednesday. This change aims to simplify the user experience by eliminating the need for users to decide whether a task should be given to Claude Chat or Cowork. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/netflix-s-monster-the-lizzie-borden-story-explores-a-century-old.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/netflix-s-monster-the-lizzie-borden-story-explores-a-century-old.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:13:46 -0400 Netflix's 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story' premieres on September 17, 2026, with all eight episodes dropping at once, revisiting the 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-zach-cregger-s-no-frills-approach-thrills-fans.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-zach-cregger-s-no-frills-approach-thrills-fans.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:11:21 -0400 Zach Cregger's latest directorial effort, Resident Evil, takes a no-frills approach to the beloved video game series, focusing on a simple premise: one person, one destination, and a city overrun by zombies. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/macos-27-golden-gate-launches-with-ai-overhaul.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/macos-27-golden-gate-launches-with-ai-overhaul.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:10:53 -0400 Apple has launched macOS 27 Golden Gate, which includes a major update to its generative AI features and a new version of Siri, according to Ars Technica. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-drone-strikes-bus-in-zaporizhzhia-injuring-5.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-drone-strikes-bus-in-zaporizhzhia-injuring-5.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:54:01 -0400 Mykhailo Semikin, head of the Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, reported that the drone strike occurred while passengers were inside the bus near a public transport stop. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/chinese-yuan-pboc-accepts-slower-credit-as-summit-nears.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/chinese-yuan-pboc-accepts-slower-credit-as-summit-nears.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:53:16 -0400 Commerzbank’s China-focused FX Research notes that PBoC Governor Pan Gongsheng has framed weaker loan growth as part of structural upgrading, indicating no imminent credit-driven stimulus is planned. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-reboot-earns-praise-as-best-adaptation-yet.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-reboot-earns-praise-as-best-adaptation-yet.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:51:14 -0400 Zach Cregger's latest film, Resident Evil, has earned widespread acclaim as the best adaptation of the video game series yet. Critics praise the movie for its faithful recreation of the game's core mechanics and its ability to capture the essence of survival horror. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-burrow-shows-limited-practice-participation-due-to-back-tightness.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-burrow-shows-limited-practice-participation-due-to-back-tightness.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:50:47 -0400 Joe Burrow, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback, showed limited participation in Wednesday's practice due to back tightness, according to FOX19. Burrow took a big hit in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which immediately indicated he was dealing with an injury. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lebanon-france-host-security-talks-amid-unifil-mandate-end.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lebanon-france-host-security-talks-amid-unifil-mandate-end.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:47:58 -0400 International leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday for security talks aimed at bolstering Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, according to AFP. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/16th-street-baptist-church-marks-bombing-anniversary-with-a-new-visito.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/16th-street-baptist-church-marks-bombing-anniversary-with-a-new-visito.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:47:24 -0400 Adventist Review reported that a church building serves as a crucial space for worship, service, and discipleship, fulfilling the church's mission. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bengals-qb-joe-burrow-shows-limited-participation-in-practice.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bengals-qb-joe-burrow-shows-limited-participation-in-practice.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:47:04 -0400 Joe Burrow's limited participation in practice on Wednesday raised eyebrows among fans and analysts. According to reports, Burrow did not take part in the pre-practice stretch and was not throwing with the other quarterbacks during warm-ups. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/cdc-reveals-71-5-of-americans-struggle-with-fatigue.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/cdc-reveals-71-5-of-americans-struggle-with-fatigue.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:46:34 -0400 According to a recent report from the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, nearly three-quarters of U.S. adults experienced fatigue over a three-month period, with 16.6% reporting frequent exhaustion. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lindsay-clancy-case-juror-reveals-deadlocked-jury-s-dynamics.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lindsay-clancy-case-juror-reveals-deadlocked-jury-s-dynamics.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:21 -0400 Marcel, speaking with Ray Marcel of 'Fugitive TV,' revealed that the holdout juror, identified only as Michael, believed Clancy was guilty from the outset. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bank-of-dave-i-started-my-business-with-0.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bank-of-dave-i-started-my-business-with-0.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:43:31 -0400 A nationwide strike called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has led to potential disruptions in branch-based banking services across India starting Friday, September 11, 2026. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/iceland-based-treble-secures-18m-for-voice-ai-simulation-platform.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/iceland-based-treble-secures-18m-for-voice-ai-simulation-platform.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:43:02 -0400 Iceland-based Treble has raised $18 million to develop a voice simulation platform for AI model makers, robotics companies, and consumer hardware makers, positioning itself at the center of the voice AI industry. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/european-ash-pangenome-aids-resistance-to-ash-dieback.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/european-ash-pangenome-aids-resistance-to-ash-dieback.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:42:42 -0400 Researchers have unveiled the first European ash (Fraxinus excelsior) pangenome, a comprehensive genetic resource that captures the full range of genes found across multiple individuals of the species. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lebanon-security-talks-in-paris-focus-on-post-unifil-alternatives.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lebanon-security-talks-in-paris-focus-on-post-unifil-alternatives.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:21:55 -0400 French President Emmanuel Macron and leaders from Lebanon and Jordan met in Paris to discuss the future of the Lebanese Armed Forces and potential alternatives to the United Nations peacekeeping mission UNIFIL, amid fears of renewed Israeli military activity. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/european-ash-pangenome-could-aid-resistance-to-ash-dieback.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/european-ash-pangenome-could-aid-resistance-to-ash-dieback.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:19:16 -0400 Ash dieback, first detected in the UK in 2012, has killed millions of trees and remains a major concern. "This new genetic resource could enable researchers to more accurately predict which trees are likely to be genetically shielded against the disease," the spokesperson added. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/molly-tuttle-brandi-carlile-shine-at-2026-americana-honors-awards.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/molly-tuttle-brandi-carlile-shine-at-2026-americana-honors-awards.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:18:52 -0400 Molly Tuttle and Brandi Carlile were among the big winners at the 25th annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony, held at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/trump-if-i-can-t-have-the-kennedy-center-no-one-can.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/trump-if-i-can-t-have-the-kennedy-center-no-one-can.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:17:17 -0400 Data center regulations and moratoriums are becoming a central issue in the 2022 midterm elections, with candidates like Michael Whatley advocating for data centers to pay for their own energy needs and no costs being shifted to residential ratepayers. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-a-fresh-take-on-the-franchise.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-a-fresh-take-on-the-franchise.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:16:11 -0400 The simplicity of the premise is what makes "Resident Evil" work so well, as it strips away the sprawling mythology and fan-favorite characters that have plagued previous adaptations. Instead, it focuses on Bryan's journey and the immediate threat he faces. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/belarus-reactivates-relays-helping-russian-drones-strike-deeper-into-u.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/belarus-reactivates-relays-helping-russian-drones-strike-deeper-into-u.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:15:14 -0400 Belarus has reactivated signal relays that help Russian attack drones penetrate deeper into Ukraine, including the western regions bordering Poland, Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/texans-wr-nico-collins-injures-hamstring-in-practice.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/texans-wr-nico-collins-injures-hamstring-in-practice.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:14:44 -0400 The early medical assessment is reassuring, but this was a new injury suffered during practice rather than a maintenance limitation, according to 4For4. The injury could affect Collins' projected lineups for the upcoming game, with a Thursday absence creating legitimate concern. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-observations-suggest-little-red-dots-may-be-forming-supermassive-b.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-observations-suggest-little-red-dots-may-be-forming-supermassive-b.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:14:01 -0400 In the spring of 2025, two teams of astronomers simultaneously announced the discovery of 'little red dots' that were unlike any other celestial objects observed. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/gop-candidates-increasingly-use-anti-muslim-rhetoric-in-campaigns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/gop-candidates-increasingly-use-anti-muslim-rhetoric-in-campaigns.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:12:43 -0400 The rhetoric ranges from blanket calls to 'deport all Muslims' to specific calls for stripping citizenship from Muslim Americans through mass denaturalization, according to reports from the Center for the Study of Organized Hate. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-missile-and-drone-attack-injures-at-least-18-in-kyiv-including.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russian-missile-and-drone-attack-injures-at-least-18-in-kyiv-including.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:10:46 -0400 A Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital and surrounding areas injured at least 18 people, including children, according to authorities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lsu-qb-sam-leavitt-doubtful-ahead-of-ole-miss-showdown-amid-legal-tens.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lsu-qb-sam-leavitt-doubtful-ahead-of-ole-miss-showdown-amid-legal-tens.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:10:15 -0400 LSU and Ole Miss are preparing for the biggest SEC showdown of this early season, with both programs holding spots inside the Top 10 and the game drawing national attention. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/tampons-contain-traces-of-lead-health-implications-unclear.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/tampons-contain-traces-of-lead-health-implications-unclear.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:09:09 -0400 Recent studies have detected traces of lead in tampons, sparking concerns about their safety. Dr. Kathrin Schilling, a researcher at a German university, has been investigating whether lead from tampons can enter the bloodstream through the vaginal lining. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ben-saunders-first-winner-of-the-voice-of-holland-found-dead-at-43.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ben-saunders-first-winner-of-the-voice-of-holland-found-dead-at-43.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:08:06 -0400 The success of the competition series birthed a franchise, with several other countries adapting the format to air their own versions, including NBC’s long-running hit The Voice. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/get-ready-for-yet-another-cost-when-buying-a-home-junk-fees.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/get-ready-for-yet-another-cost-when-buying-a-home-junk-fees.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:06:31 -0400 Kelly MacDonald, a homebuyer in Cincinnati, paid a $425 junk fee, which, though small in comparison to the total home purchase price, is an immediate out-of-pocket expense that can be a significant burden for those barely able to cover their costs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/samsung-unveils-new-galaxy-s27-ultra-with-m16-oled-technology.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/samsung-unveils-new-galaxy-s27-ultra-with-m16-oled-technology.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:04:41 -0400 According to reports, the upcoming flagship device is expected to feature updated versions of Samsung’s Log format and Advanced Professional Video (APV) codec for improved dynamic range, alongside a potential triple-camera hardware redesign. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/holdout-juror-reveals-activists-wanted-not-guilty-in-lindsay-clancy-ca.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/holdout-juror-reveals-activists-wanted-not-guilty-in-lindsay-clancy-ca.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:03:41 -0400 Desronvil, the holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case, has revealed that from day one, eight jurors were convinced of her not guilty, while two were for guilty, and two were undecided. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bank-of-england-holds-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bank-of-england-holds-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:26:31 -0400 The Bank of England has kept its interest rates unchanged for the sixth consecutive meeting, citing concerns over high energy prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/menopause-brings-surprising-pause-in-brain-changes-study-shows.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/menopause-brings-surprising-pause-in-brain-changes-study-shows.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:23:31 -0400 During deep sleep, a waterlike fluid moves through and around the brain, aiding in the removal of metabolic waste associated with disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/groups-urge-supreme-court-to-keep-in-place-voter-database-ban-ruling.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/groups-urge-supreme-court-to-keep-in-place-voter-database-ban-ruling.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:21:56 -0400 Lawyers for the League of Women Voters and the Electronic Privacy Information Center have urged the Supreme Court to maintain a ruling that bars the federal government from using a centralized voter database, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/peter-max-psychedelic-pop-art-icon-of-the-1960s-dead-at-88.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/peter-max-psychedelic-pop-art-icon-of-the-1960s-dead-at-88.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:20:27 -0400 Peter Max, the German-American artist whose psychedelic posters and rainbow-hued portraits of celebrities and political figures made him a defining figure of the pop art movement, has died at 88. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-lands-100m-contract-to-continue-calling-monday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-lands-100m-contract-to-continue-calling-monday-night-football.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:18:00 -0400 Joe Buck has signed a six-year, $108 million contract extension with ESPN, ensuring his continued role as the play-by-play voice of Monday Night Football through the 2030 NFL season. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/your-startup-s-next-teammate-might-be-an-ai-agent-gusto-insight-partne.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/your-startup-s-next-teammate-might-be-an-ai-agent-gusto-insight-partne.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:16:14 -0400 AI agents are beginning to take on engineering, customer support, research, and operational work that would previously have been assigned to early team members, according to TechCrunch. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/euro-stabilizing-as-ecb-stance-and-yield-spreads-support-currency.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/euro-stabilizing-as-ecb-stance-and-yield-spreads-support-currency.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:14:12 -0400 Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret report that EUR/USD is stabilizing after the Federal Reserve's decision, supported by improving Germany-US 2-year yield spreads and a hawkish European Central Bank (ECB) stance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-return-to-raccoon-city.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/resident-evil-review-return-to-raccoon-city.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:13:52 -0400 Resident Evil, the latest installment in the long-running video game franchise, has been praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, marking a departure from previous adaptations that were often criticized for being too complex and lacking in fun. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/catalyst-campus-chooses-focus-area-cohort-teams-for-cohort-26-a.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/catalyst-campus-chooses-focus-area-cohort-teams-for-cohort-26-a.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:11:48 -0400 The selected teams represent companies collaborating to tackle mission-focused challenges aligned with government priorities, as part of the Catalyst Campus for Technology and Innovation's partnership with the BMC3I TAP Lab. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lafayette-148-ceo-on-brand-evolution-and-smart-leadership.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/lafayette-148-ceo-on-brand-evolution-and-smart-leadership.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:11:34 -0400 Deirdre Quinn, CEO of luxury brand Lafayette 148 New York, emphasizes the necessity of evolving a brand for the long term, stating, 'We really don’t have a choice. You have to reinvent yourself. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/nasa-discovers-largest-new-moon-crater.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/nasa-discovers-largest-new-moon-crater.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:09:00 -0400 The impact that created the crater is believed to have occurred in the spring of 2024, likely from a comet or asteroid the size of a three-to-six-story building. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-s-paris-mass-draws-near-with-over-600-000-registered.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-s-paris-mass-draws-near-with-over-600-000-registered.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:08:29 -0400 Excitement is building in France as Pope Leo XIV prepares to visit the country, with nearly 600,000 people registered for the open-air Mass at the Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées, according to Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-asks-robert-kraft-to-donate-2m-in-aid-after-macklemore-cont.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ed-sheeran-asks-robert-kraft-to-donate-2m-in-aid-after-macklemore-cont.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:07:15 -0400 Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, has agreed to match a $2m donation by Ed Sheeran in response to Macklemore's controversial performance at Sheeran's tour, following the rapper's removal as an opening act. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/the-fed-raised-rates-what-comes-next.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/the-fed-raised-rates-what-comes-next.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:06:42 -0400 A small majority of policymakers believe rates could rise further to the 4.25-4.5% next year, before cuts begin in 2028 and 2029, according to the BBC. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/the-farmer-who-turned-to-singing-after-bovine-tb-silenced-his-fields.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/the-farmer-who-turned-to-singing-after-bovine-tb-silenced-his-fields.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:05:15 -0400 When bovine TB led to the loss of his entire herd, dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields and the silence of the milking yard. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/sweden-s-left-wing-bloc-wins-narrow-election-prime-minister-resigns.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/sweden-s-left-wing-bloc-wins-narrow-election-prime-minister-resigns.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:23:23 -0400 Sweden's left-wing opposition won a narrow majority in the country's general election, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/meta-s-new-ai-app-muse-struggles-to-match-chatgpt-s-early-success.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/meta-s-new-ai-app-muse-struggles-to-match-chatgpt-s-early-success.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:19:21 -0400 Meta’s new AI app, Muse, has seen a slower start compared to its predecessors, according to data from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/dust-levels-in-earth-s-atmosphere-drop-potentially-contributing-to-glo.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/dust-levels-in-earth-s-atmosphere-drop-potentially-contributing-to-glo.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:18:00 -0400 A new study by UCLA researchers has found that the amount of dust in Earth's atmosphere has decreased by about 10% from 2003 to 2023, marking the strongest evidence to date of this trend. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/microsoft-ai-ceo-says-ai-threats-are-real-and-anthropic-is-making-it-w.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/microsoft-ai-ceo-says-ai-threats-are-real-and-anthropic-is-making-it-w.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:15:36 -0400 Microsoft's AI boss, Mustafa Suleyman, has warned that Anthropic's AI models, particularly its Claude, could pose significant risks, urging lawmakers to regulate AI to prevent a 'silicon species' from competing with humanity. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/duncan-sheik-spring-awakening-composer-in-critical-condition.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/duncan-sheik-spring-awakening-composer-in-critical-condition.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:14:55 -0400 Grammy-nominated singer and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to a statement posted by his family on Instagram. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-porous-diamond-created-by-researchers.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-porous-diamond-created-by-researchers.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:14:25 -0400 Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have developed a new carbon allotrope called diamondiyne, creating a porous material with a tetrahedral shape. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/quantum-computer-solves-century-old-math-problem.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/quantum-computer-solves-century-old-math-problem.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:08:44 -0400 A new quantum computer, called the Quantum Galileo Interferometer (QGI), has solved a math problem from the 1978 International Mathematical Olympiad, marking a significant breakthrough in the field of quantum mechanics. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/philippines-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/philippines-gold-price-today-gold-rises-according-to-fxstreet-data.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:07:57 -0400 UK inflation has accelerated to 3.1% from 2.9%, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), with petrol prices reaching their highest level in nearly four years. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/robbie-williams-to-kick-off-2027-british-grand-prix-weekend.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/robbie-williams-to-kick-off-2027-british-grand-prix-weekend.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:06:13 -0400 Silverstone has confirmed Robbie Williams as the first music headliner for the 2027 Formula 1 British Grand Prix, with the pop superstar set to play the Marks and Spencer Mainstage on July 1 to kick off the four-day event. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/france-italy-and-greece-to-shelve-ees-checks-for-the-rest-of-the-year.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/france-italy-and-greece-to-shelve-ees-checks-for-the-rest-of-the-year.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:04:33 -0400 According to reports, the EU will allow at least nine European countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy, to delay the full roll-out of new border checks until January to ensure 'challenges are fully addressed,' The i Paper can reveal. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-honors-st-george-s-name-day-in-vatican-city-on-sept-20.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/pope-leo-xiv-honors-st-george-s-name-day-in-vatican-city-on-sept-20.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:04:09 -0400 Today marks a significant celebration for Pope Leo XIV, who shares his given name with St. George, a 17th-century Jesuit cardinal and Doctor of the Church. Born Robert Prevost, the Pope celebrates his birthday on Sept. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/dollar-swiss-franc-breaks-above-1-targeting-0-8291.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/dollar-swiss-franc-breaks-above-1-targeting-0-8291.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:03:25 -0400 Oil prices have risen above $100 per barrel, pushing diesel and gasoline prices higher, including in the United States. This rise in energy costs is contributing to the overall market sentiment. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fbi-agent-sought-to-open-criminal-investigation-into-elon-musk-says-gr.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fbi-agent-sought-to-open-criminal-investigation-into-elon-musk-says-gr.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:18:48 -0400 WASHINGTON — Sen. Chuck Grassley has released emails showing an FBI agent sought to open a criminal investigation into Elon Musk in 2025, according to records released by Grassley. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russia-s-central-bank-reserves-rise-to-758-2b-amid-global-central-bank.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/russia-s-central-bank-reserves-rise-to-758-2b-amid-global-central-bank.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:18:11 -0400 Russia's central bank reserves have risen to $758.2 billion, up from $753.5 billion, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/catalyst-campus-selects-focus-area-cohort-teams-for-cohort-26-a.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/catalyst-campus-selects-focus-area-cohort-teams-for-cohort-26-a.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:17:44 -0400 The selected teams represent companies collaborating to address mission-focused challenges aligned with government priorities, as part of the BMC3I TAP Lab Cohort 26.A Stage 0. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/kamala-harris-to-campaign-with-michigan-senate-nominee-abdul-el-sayed.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/kamala-harris-to-campaign-with-michigan-senate-nominee-abdul-el-sayed.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:12:29 -0400 Harris and El-Sayed will attend a roundtable focused on black maternal health on Tuesday, according to El-Sayed's campaign spokesperson. The event is part of a series of efforts to highlight El-Sayed's progressive policies and appeal to key demographics. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/knicks-sign-james-wiseman-bruce-brown-to-training-camp-contracts.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/knicks-sign-james-wiseman-bruce-brown-to-training-camp-contracts.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:11:13 -0400 In addition to Wiseman and Brown, the Knicks have also signed shooting guard Ochai Agbaji, center Drew Eubanks, and guard John Konchar to training camp deals, per multiple reports. The signings bring the Knicks' roster to 16 players, with two open spots remaining. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/quantum-computer-solves-math-problem-from-1978-olympiad.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/quantum-computer-solves-math-problem-from-1978-olympiad.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:08:51 -0400 A new study has shown that quantum computers can transition from being advanced number crunchers to systems capable of executing logical mathematical reasoning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/democrats-eye-senate-majority-in-tightly-divided-class.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/democrats-eye-senate-majority-in-tightly-divided-class.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:07:59 -0400 The Class II map is uniquely favorable for Republicans, with its median seat tending 10 points to the right of the nation, compared to a D+2 median baseline for Class I and R+6 for Class III. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/netflix-s-monsters-explores-lizzie-borden-mystery-in-new-season.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/netflix-s-monsters-explores-lizzie-borden-mystery-in-new-season.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:05:30 -0400 Netflix is revisiting the 1892 murders of Andrew and Abby Borden, who were found brutally killed inside their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, with a new eight-part series titled 'Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/what-do-taiwan-s-people-think-about-its-annual-military-exercises.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/what-do-taiwan-s-people-think-about-its-annual-military-exercises.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:05:01 -0400 The shift in Taiwan's approach to defense, as reflected in this year's Han Kuang exercises, is moving beyond conventional military training to include more realistic wartime scenarios and urban resilience exercises. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/jacki-weaver-replaces-judy-davis-in-itv-stan-drama-two-birds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/jacki-weaver-replaces-judy-davis-in-itv-stan-drama-two-birds.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:02:50 -0400 The announcement was made during Stan's upfronts, alongside other new shows including those with Rachel Griffiths, Angourie Rice, and Anna Friel, as well as a revival for McLeod’s Daughters. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ukrainian-drone-strike-kills-russian-collaborator-in-sham-referendum-r.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ukrainian-drone-strike-kills-russian-collaborator-in-sham-referendum-r.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:14:06 -0400 Ukrainian officials have claimed that a Russian collaborator involved in the sham referendums in occupied territories was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/africa-is-breaking-apart-faster-than-we-thought-forming-a-new-ocean.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/africa-is-breaking-apart-faster-than-we-thought-forming-a-new-ocean.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:13:13 -0400 The data, reported July 29 in Nature, show a gradual shift from West and Central Africa toward the eastern and southern regions, consistent with global warming. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-livestream-brings-remote-australian-arid-zone-waterhole-to-the-wor.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/new-livestream-brings-remote-australian-arid-zone-waterhole-to-the-wor.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:08:58 -0400 A continuous live stream from a remote waterhole in Watarrka National Park is offering viewers a real-time look at Central Australian wildlife, including dingoes, wallabies, and birds. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/wearable-tech-revolution-fitness-trackers-and-smart-rings-emerge-as.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/wearable-tech-revolution-fitness-trackers-and-smart-rings-emerge-as.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:07:30 -0400 The fitness tracker market has exploded into a world of rings, screenless bands, and increasingly sophisticated watches, all promising to tell us what our bodies are doing 24 hours a day, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/why-sept-17-is-a-holiday-in-vatican-city-pope-leo-xiv-s-name-day-expla.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/why-sept-17-is-a-holiday-in-vatican-city-pope-leo-xiv-s-name-day-expla.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 08:03:55 -0400 Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 71st birthday on September 14, but in Vatican City, the more significant celebration comes three days later, on September 17, the day of his namesake, St. Robert Bellarmine, a 17th-century Jesuit cardinal and Doctor of the Church. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bitcoin-treasuries-hold-back-as-unrealized-losses-persist.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/bitcoin-treasuries-hold-back-as-unrealized-losses-persist.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:19:54 -0400 Bitcoin corporate treasuries are no longer actively buying Bitcoin (BTC) due to current unrealized losses, according to new research from FXStreet. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-reportedly-lands-100m-contract-to-continue-as-voice-of-espn.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-reportedly-lands-100m-contract-to-continue-as-voice-of-espn.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:14:46 -0400 Sportscaster Joe Buck, the son of Hall of Fame sportscaster Jack Buck, has agreed to a new six-year extension with ESPN worth approximately $108 million, according to a published report. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fed-s-rate-hike-complicates-trump-s-midterm-economic-message.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/fed-s-rate-hike-complicates-trump-s-midterm-economic-message.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:13:29 -0400 However, the Fed's decision to raise interest rates, designed to combat inflation, will make borrowing more expensive for voters. This move delivers a significant blow to Trump's economic promises with less than two months until the midterm elections. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-extends-visa-ban-on-palestinian-officials-ahead-of-un-assembly.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-extends-visa-ban-on-palestinian-officials-ahead-of-un-assembly.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:12:06 -0400 The US State Department has extended visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) officials and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), citing their failure to comply with commitments made to the US, according to reports. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/vatican-s-shift-on-other-religions-60-years-later.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/vatican-s-shift-on-other-religions-60-years-later.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 07:05:13 -0400 On September 16, the Holy See published a doctrinal Note to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on the Church’s relations with non-Christian religions, promulgated by Pope Paul VI in 1965. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/health-news-roundup-fertility-insurance-and-more.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/health-news-roundup-fertility-insurance-and-more.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:20:36 -0400 The high cost of fertility treatments is making some Americans look abroad for help getting pregnant, according to reports. Additionally, a nonprofit in Austin, Texas, is trying to keep its city’s music scenes going by helping artists pay for health insurance. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/google-is-slowly-ruining-pixel-software-with-sponsored-theme-packs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/google-is-slowly-ruining-pixel-software-with-sponsored-theme-packs.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:20:08 -0400 Google is planning to end POP3 support for Gmail this year, making it harder for users to transfer their messages. Additionally, the company has released an emergency security update for Chrome, addressing 12 critical vulnerabilities. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/soundboks-unveils-smallest-and-lightest-party-speaker-the-rider.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/soundboks-unveils-smallest-and-lightest-party-speaker-the-rider.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:17:13 -0400 Soundboks is expanding its lineup with the introduction of the Rider, the smallest and lightest model in the brand's collection, designed for those who want to take the party on the go. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ai-in-education-more-harm-than-good-survey-finds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/ai-in-education-more-harm-than-good-survey-finds.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:16:43 -0400 Most American adults think artificial intelligence is going to do more good than harm in education, according to this month’s NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-dollar-holds-gains-post-fomc-mufg-sees-limited-upside.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/us-dollar-holds-gains-post-fomc-mufg-sees-limited-upside.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:16:25 -0400 MUFG's Derek Halpenny observes that the US Dollar is retaining most of its post-FOMC gains following a 25bps hike and hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Warsh, who stated that the hike 'removed a dose of accommodation. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/australian-family-dies-in-bali-as-police-investigate-suspected-murder.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/australian-family-dies-in-bali-as-police-investigate-suspected-murder.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:16:08 -0400 Indonesian police are investigating the deaths of Damien John Shaw, a 56-year-old Western Australian man, and his two young children, aged six and four, who were found deceased in a bungalow in Kuta, Bali, on Sunday morning. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-lands-108m-contract-to-continue-calling-monday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/17/joe-buck-lands-108m-contract-to-continue-calling-monday-night-football.html Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:14:10 -0400 Joe Buck has agreed to a six-year extension with ESPN that will pay him 'in the neighborhood' of $108 million, according to The Athletic's Andrew Marchand.