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Clean signal. en-us 15 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/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 14:11:33 -0400 Chili's is not limiting its expansion to traditional markets. The company is actively seeking opportunities in new areas, such as Washington state, where it currently has only one streetside restaurant compared to its competitors, which have around 35 to 40 locations. 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 14:11:01 -0400 A new study from the UK suggests that drinking very hot beverages is associated with a threefold higher risk of developing esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) compared to consuming warm beverages. 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/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 13:12:41 -0400 Beta Pictoris b, a gas giant roughly 12 times Jupiter's mass orbiting a young star about 64 light-years from Earth, 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/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 13:11:01 -0400 The Tampa Bay Rays clinched their fifth American League East (AL East) title with a 6-1 victory over the New York Yankees in the second game of a day-night doubleheader on Tuesday. 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/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 13:05:12 -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/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/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 13:03:26 -0400 Red Bull Racing's lineup for the 2027 season remains unchanged, with Hadjar set to continue alongside Verstappen. Verstappen recently extended his contract with Red Bull until the end of 2030, solidifying the team's future. 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/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 12:16:19 -0400 In the sequel, Mulroney's character Everett brings home a new love interest, played by Smart, as he plans to propose to her. However, the family's chaotic dynamics are expected to complicate the proceedings, much like in the original film. 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/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 12:10:47 -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/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-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 12:03:00 -0400 The Booker Prize 2026 shortlist was announced on September 23, featuring six novels selected by a panel of judges including Rebecca Liu, Jarvis Cocker, Dame Mary Beard, Raymond Antrobus, and Patricia Lockwood. 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/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 11:15:48 -0400 Released in October 2025, 'Choosin\' Texas' details Langley's suspicions that her boyfriend is about to run off with another woman. The song first entered the Hot 100 in November 2025 and reached No. 1 in February. 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.