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Clean signal. en-us 15 https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/exclusive-russian-document-reveals-iran-cooperation-plans.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/exclusive-russian-document-reveals-iran-cooperation-plans.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:23:14 -0400 The 44-page document, titled 'Plan for Cooperation Between the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran for 2024-2026,' outlines initiatives in financial mechanisms, nuclear programs, aviation cooperation, and energy projects. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ethiopia-conflict-intensifies-with-internet-blackout-in-tigray.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ethiopia-conflict-intensifies-with-internet-blackout-in-tigray.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:22:19 -0400 Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel an assault by Tigray rebels in the Afar region, a humanitarian source said Friday, with reports of an internet blackout in the north of the country. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/unabomber-review-a-not-so-beautiful-mind.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/unabomber-review-a-not-so-beautiful-mind.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:13:32 -0400 The film's portrayal of Kaczynski's youth at Harvard is reminiscent of 'A Beautiful Mind,' where Russell Crowe played mathematician John Nash. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/gold-under-pressure-below-4300-bearish-bias-intact.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/gold-under-pressure-below-4300-bearish-bias-intact.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:13:09 -0400 Higher oil prices, firm US data, and hawkish Federal Reserve comments have reinforced rate-hike expectations, supporting the US Dollar and potentially further gains in yields, which could keep the bearish bias intact. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/chris-hansen-s-to-catch-a-predator-gets-dramatized-in-new-film-primeti.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/chris-hansen-s-to-catch-a-predator-gets-dramatized-in-new-film-primeti.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:12:38 -0400 Hansen's show, which featured decoys posing as minors to lure suspected pedophiles into traps, became a pop culture phenomenon and turned Hansen into a star. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/survey-shows-majority-of-older-adults-open-to-dementia-vaccine.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/survey-shows-majority-of-older-adults-open-to-dementia-vaccine.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:11:50 -0400 A survey published online on September 21 in JAMA Network Open found that over 70% of US adults aged 50 and older would be willing to receive a hypothetical, cost-effective, multidose vaccine that could reduce their risk of developing dementia by half. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/google-launches-create-my-widget-for-custom-android-widgets.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/google-launches-create-my-widget-for-custom-android-widgets.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:11:12 -0400 Google announced the 'Create My Widget' app ahead of its I/O 2026 conference, promising users the ability to create custom widgets tailored to their specific needs. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/packers-struggle-as-lafleur-admits-offensive-woes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/packers-struggle-as-lafleur-admits-offensive-woes.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:10:47 -0400 Packers coach Matt LaFleur admitted his team's offensive struggles after a 35-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, marking the Packers' worst start in eight seasons. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ibd-onset-may-occur-long-before-patients-are-symptomatic.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ibd-onset-may-occur-long-before-patients-are-symptomatic.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:10:07 -0400 In patients who later developed Crohn's disease (CD), the study found elevated herpesvirus-directed responses, particularly Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and anti-flagellin antibodies up to 10 years before diagnosis. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/spain-gross-domestic-product-qoq-meets-expectations-0-7-in-2q.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/spain-gross-domestic-product-qoq-meets-expectations-0-7-in-2q.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:04:59 -0400 While high-end products such as engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals grew by 18.1%, 22.6%, and 6.8% respectively, several labour-intensive sectors registered a sharp decline. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/netanyahu-faces-walkout-criticism-at-un-speech.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/netanyahu-faces-walkout-criticism-at-un-speech.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:04:21 -0400 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a walkout and criticism during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ukrainian-forces-strike-russian-oil-refinery-and-electronics-plant.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ukrainian-forces-strike-russian-oil-refinery-and-electronics-plant.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:03:50 -0400 Independent Russian outlet Astra reported that on September 23, drones struck an area near an oil refinery in the city of Ufa, the capital of Russia's Republic of Bashkortostan, citing local residents. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/tinashe-s-popstar-album-released.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/tinashe-s-popstar-album-released.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:03:12 -0400 The album, which is her first major-label release since 2018's 'Joyride,' is being distributed through Atlantic Records in partnership with Nice Life and her own Tinashe Music imprint. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/falcons-rout-packers-in-thursday-night-football.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/falcons-rout-packers-in-thursday-night-football.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:13:28 -0400 The Atlanta Falcons secured their first win of the season, defeating the Green Bay Packers 35-14 in a Thursday Night Football matchup at Lambeau Field. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/rebuilding-sun-mark-franchise-s-last-game-in-connecticut-with-victory.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/rebuilding-sun-mark-franchise-s-last-game-in-connecticut-with-victory.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:12:16 -0400 Meanwhile, Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season on Sunday, scoring 21 points in the Lynx's 101-89 victory over the Connecticut Sun. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/cosmic-lockdown-how-the-environment-can-isolate-quantum-fields.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/cosmic-lockdown-how-the-environment-can-isolate-quantum-fields.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:11:41 -0400 The resulting images offer a powerful new perspective on the COSMOS field, enhancing our understanding of cosmic evolution. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/us-dollar-index-heads-for-second-week-of-gains-above-101-00.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/us-dollar-index-heads-for-second-week-of-gains-above-101-00.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:11:35 -0400 The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) recently lifted its official cash rate to 2.75% to combat inflation, which remains above target. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/madonna-and-charli-xcx-release-danceteria-afterhours-remix.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/madonna-and-charli-xcx-release-danceteria-afterhours-remix.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:11:15 -0400 Before the release, Madonna and Charli XCX threw a Club Confessions party with Saint Laurent during Paris Fashion Week and exchanged social media posts to promote the single. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/apod-2026-september-25.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/apod-2026-september-25.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:10:38 -0400 Starting tomorrow, NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) will move from its current home at apod.nasa.gov to a new location at science.nasa.gov/apod. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/catherine-zeta-jones-uses-welsh-accent-in-new-thriller-kill-jackie.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/catherine-zeta-jones-uses-welsh-accent-in-new-thriller-kill-jackie.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:10:32 -0400 Zeta-Jones told BBC Radio Wales that she drew inspiration from the comedic and tough side of Swansea for her character. 'I played on people I know in Wales, people who are comedic and the accent makes it funny and real and true,' she said. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/google-could-undo-one-of-the-most-annoying-recent-changes-to-the-phone.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/google-could-undo-one-of-the-most-annoying-recent-changes-to-the-phone.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:09:25 -0400 The latest beta version of the Phone app (v240.0.986973448) includes new UI changes that Google is testing for the bottom navigation bar. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/f-droid-gets-its-biggest-update-in-a-decade-with-new-ui-and-smoother-a.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/f-droid-gets-its-biggest-update-in-a-decade-with-new-ui-and-smoother-a.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:08:11 -0400 F-Droid, an open-source Android app store, has unveiled its biggest update in a decade with the release of F-Droid 2.0. The update, which has been in development for several years, aims to enhance the user experience and streamline app installations. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/saudi-pakistan-t-rkiye-meet-to-discuss-defense-after-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/saudi-pakistan-t-rkiye-meet-to-discuss-defense-after-attacks.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:05:46 -0400 Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye foreign ministers met to discuss joint defense measures following recent attacks on Saudi territory. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/cleveland-guardians-clinch-playoff-berth-eye-first-world-series-title.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/cleveland-guardians-clinch-playoff-berth-eye-first-world-series-title.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:04:07 -0400 With their win on Thursday night, the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth, marking their third consecutive postseason appearance under manager Stephen Vogt. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/block-integrates-bitcoin-lightning-into-x402-for-ai-payments.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/block-integrates-bitcoin-lightning-into-x402-for-ai-payments.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:03:52 -0400 Lightning is a layer-2 technology that processes transactions off the Bitcoin main chain, offering low fees and fast processing speeds. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ai-tools-cost-bcbs-nearly-1-billion-in-extra-costs.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/ai-tools-cost-bcbs-nearly-1-billion-in-extra-costs.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:03:36 -0400 Between 2024 and 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) companies saw a significant rise in costs, with more frequent billing for secondary conditions contributing $653 million to the total extra expenses. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/jimmy-kimmel-live-announces-eighth-brooklyn-week.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/jimmy-kimmel-live-announces-eighth-brooklyn-week.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:03:10 -0400 ABC announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to Brooklyn for its eighth Brooklyn Week, set to kick off on Monday, September 28, and run through October 2, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Howard Gilman Opera House. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/brent-crude-set-for-weekly-gain-amid-houthi-attacks.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/brent-crude-set-for-weekly-gain-amid-houthi-attacks.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:22:51 -0400 Brent crude is set for a weekly gain, trading at $105.65 per barrel, up from around $102 per barrel on Monday, according to Crude Oil Prices Today. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/wnba-playoffs-set-valkyries-aces-among-top-seeds.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/wnba-playoffs-set-valkyries-aces-among-top-seeds.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:14:04 -0400 The Valkyries secured the No. 2 seed after rallying from a 16-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks in Nneka Ogwumike's farewell game. The WNBA does not separate teams by conferences for the playoffs, featuring the top eight squads from across the league. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/phoebe-bridgers-releases-on-video-for-primetime-soundtrack.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/phoebe-bridgers-releases-on-video-for-primetime-soundtrack.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:13:03 -0400 Singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers has released a new song titled 'On Video,' which plays over the end credits of A24's film 'Primetime.' The track is Bridgers' first original composition for a feature film's closing credits. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/falcons-upset-packers-in-penix-jr-s-return.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/falcons-upset-packers-in-penix-jr-s-return.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:12:25 -0400 In a stunning upset, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the Green Bay Packers 35-14 on Thursday night at Lambeau Field, with quarterback Michael Penix Jr. making his first start since tearing his ACL in November. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/avengers-endgame-encore-and-primetime-eye-strong-previews-this-weekend.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/avengers-endgame-encore-and-primetime-eye-strong-previews-this-weekend.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:11:49 -0400 Meanwhile, A24's Primetime, directed by Lance Oppenheim, is also set to open this weekend, with previews chasing Avengers: Endgame Encore’s $3M+ previews with a figure between $2M-$3M. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/dormice-found-on-crt-farms-signal-healthy-landscapes.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/dormice-found-on-crt-farms-signal-healthy-landscapes.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:09:29 -0400 Dormice are particularly sensitive to habitat loss and fragmentation, making them an important indicator of a healthy landscape. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/producer-price-index-in-sweden-surges-to-0-9.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/producer-price-index-in-sweden-surges-to-0-9.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:08:58 -0400 Sweden's Producer Price Index (PPI) saw a significant jump to 0.9% in August, marking a substantial increase from the previous month's 0.1% reading. This rise reflects growing inflationary pressures within the Swedish economy. https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/reader-seeks-advice-on-clearing-5-000-credit-card-debt.html https://warpbeat.com/stories/2026/09/25/reader-seeks-advice-on-clearing-5-000-credit-card-debt.html Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:12:57 -0400 In a weekly financial advice column, a reader has reached out to Rosie Hooper, a financial expert, with a pressing concern: how to clear a £5,000 credit card bill.