This Rare Gene Drastically Raises Lung Cancer Risk in People Who Never Smoked

New York Times - Sep 17, 2026

The gene is found predominantly in Southern Appalachia and may be one of the most powerful cancer-risk mutations ever found.

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BBC Inside Science

BBC Inside Science

Sep 17, 2026

Might the UK and US joining their AI forces help solve nuclear fusion?

Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Mothers’ Intrusive Thoughts Are Mostly Benign. Lindsay Clancy’s Case Is an Exception.

Sep 17, 2026

Experts say that after childbirth, intrusive thoughts are common and mostly benign. Lindsay Clancy’s story provides a disturbing exception.

What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want?

What Happens When A.I. Stops Doing What Humans Want?

Sep 17, 2026

“Alignment” is the science of teaching A.I. to do what is in line with human preferences, ethics and judgment. But, at times, the systems have gone rogue.

SpaceX turns to failed startups for AI training: Here's why

SpaceX turns to failed startups for AI training: Here's why

Sep 17, 2026

SpaceX is reportedly in internal discussions about buying customer and operational information from failed startups-a move through which the company aims to secure a more economical data feed to improve its artificial intelligence models.The approach would be compatible with Google's offer to buy...

Trump Seeks ‘Made in U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef as Import Rule Angers Ranchers

Trump Seeks ‘Made in U.S.A.’ Labels on Beef as Import Rule Angers Ranchers

Sep 17, 2026

The Agriculture Department hopes Americans will pay more for U.S. beef, in an attempt to appease ranchers upset over increased, cheaper imports.

King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

King Charles Meets With A.I. Executives About Safety Risks

Sep 17, 2026

The gathering in Scotland brought together industry leaders amid a growing debate about the safety risks of unchecked artificial intelligence.

World Bank Courts Private Financing Amid Global Debt Burden

World Bank Courts Private Financing Amid Global Debt Burden

Sep 17, 2026

The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.

NASA satellite discovers a new crater on the moon that's bigger than the Colosseum

NASA satellite discovers a new crater on the moon that's bigger than the Colosseum

Sep 17, 2026

Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum and is the result of a powerful impact two years ago that initially went undetected.

Trump Blasts the Fed But Spares Kevin Warsh After Interest Rate Hike

Trump Blasts the Fed But Spares Kevin Warsh After Interest Rate Hike

Sep 17, 2026

The president blasted the rest of the Fed — and kept up his demand for a cut — but spared Fed Chairman Kevin M. Warsh from the criticism.

Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households

Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households

Sep 17, 2026

The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river

Repeat offender fined for searching for gold in protected river

Sep 17, 2026

Brian Wright, 68, from Henley-upon-Thames, was caught gold panning on a protected river in north Wales.

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