Small California company creates the world’s most boring robot — but it’ll save hours off your day
Forget the backflips and dance moves.
· Sheetal Banchariya
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The Papers: 'Laughing criminals let loose' and 'Return to the castle'
Spoiler warning: This press review reveals details from the first episode of The Celebrity Traitors, series two.
· Bbcnews
Hyundai Motor unveils all-new Tucson in New York
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. has unveiled the next-generation Tucson, its flagship midsize sport utility vehicle (SUV), in New York as part of its push to strengthen its presence in the global market.
· Kim Eun-jung
Pallister and Short continue winning form at short course title
Lani Pallister has continued her winning ways in Sydney. (Getty Images: Sean M. Haffey)
Bridgewater CEO Warns Unregulated AI Could Trigger 'Societal Breakdown' - Even As The Firm Profits From It
Artificial intelligence could displace nearly one-fifth of the US labor market, threatening profound societal disruption if left unregulated, according to Bridgewater Associates CEO Nir Bar Dea. Speaking on an upcoming episode of The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations, Bar Dea projected an 18% labor d…
· Tyler Durden
Brazilian government calls for probe into US funding of far-right causes
Brazil’s attorney general has called on law enforcement to investigate alleged efforts by the United States to interfere in the country’s domestic politics through the diversion of funds to far-right causes.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Everything we know about explosive ‘Cornell 7’ rape case shocking the nation
Disturbing allegations of a drug-fueled gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity house have captured the nation’s attention since the case exploded into public view last month.
· Alex Oliveira, Peter Senzamici, Georgia Worrell
Georgia election board not moving forward with GOP plan to fix election system flaw
Two Republicans on Georgia’s state election board Thursday criticized a proposal by their own party to address a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast.
· Associated Press
NJ congresswoman gives birth as she awaits federal trial for allegedly assaulting cops at an anti-ICE protest
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) announced the birth of her daughter Thursday as she awaits trial on federal charges connected to a violent anti-ICE protest that could send her to prison for more than a decade.
· Victor Nava
Man charged with violent sexual assault of woman in Sydney park
The man was charged by police almost two weeks after the attack. (Supplied: NSW Police)
New video shows vicious bullying before LA high schooler jumped to his death
Chilling video shows the seconds before a teen jumped to his death off the fourth floor of a Los Angeles high school on Wednesday — and the terrible bullying he endured.
· Ross O'Keefe
Experts: Nursing simulation goes beyond expensive technology
MANILA, Philippines — Healthcare simulation does not have to rely on expensive equipment to help prepare nursing students and health professionals for actual patient care, experts said.
· Dan Madrazo
'Information-rich' generation talks politics on parliament benches and online
Youth members from around Queensland met to advocate for their communities in a youth parliament. (Supplied: YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament)
· Lachlan Ford
Johannesburg to host India vs Pakistan and final at Cricket World Cup 2027
Cricket’s most heated and biggest-selling fixture, India vs Pakistan, will have at least one meeting at the World Cup 2027, according to the schedule announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
· Al Jazeera Staff
Florida thug killed young mom, stole her car and left her baby to roast to death inside, jury hears
A Florida man is finally facing justice for allegedly gunning down a young mom in her car, stealing the vehicle and ditching it — leaving her 1-year-old daughter to die strapped inside, according to prosecutors.
· Priscilla DeGregory
Why are these endangered moths swarming Australia's east coast?
The sudden influx of Bogong moths along Australia's east coast has caused a stir in cities like Sydney and Canberra, with people filming them infiltrating their homes and cars. The BBC's Helen Livingstone explains where they came from, and why there are so many.
Woman fatally stabbed by boyfriend inside NYC apartment – before he plunges off building’s 7-story roof: cops, sources
A 31-year-old woman was viciously stabbed to death by her boyfriend inside their Queens apartment Wednesday – shortly before he climbed to the roof of the seven-story building and jumped, disturbing video shows.
· David DeTurris, Khristina Narizhnaya, Joe Marino, Amanda Woods
Parents outraged as trees chopped down at central Victorian schools
Topic:Disaster Preparedness
· Anna Mcguinness
Why Andy Burnham's about-turn on Manchester City matters
Andy Burnham's comments on Manchester City's rule breaches sparked controversy
· Bbcnews
Nike issues bleak forecast, plans to slash more jobs after sales disappoint
Nike deepened its restructuring under CEO Elliott Hill on Thursday, announcing a plan to cut more jobs and shake up its global business divisions after the struggling sportswear giant projected a surprisingly steep drop in full-year revenue.
· Reuters
Therapist who ran NYC gay men’s group busted for sexually assaulting 2 ‘vulnerable’ patients
A therapist who ran a Manhattan practice catering to gay men was arrested for sexually assaulting two “vulnerable” patients, prosecutors said Thursday.
· Kyle Schnitzer, Natalie O'Neill
Angry NY mob sneaks Border Patrol fugitives off roof during wild 7-hour standoff
A wild mob of angry neighbors swooped in and appeared to help fugitives escape from Border Patrol after a seven-hour standoff on a roof in Upstate New York, according to stunning footage.
· Natalie O'Neill
No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets
Sugary soft drinks, biscuits and some breakfast cereals have disappeared from prominent positions in Scotland's supermarkets.
· Bbcnews
US government employee arrested on suspicion of providing support to Houthis | The National
The US Justice Department said on Thursday that agents have arrested a government employee accused of providing material support to Yemen's Houthi rebels.
· The National
NY’s $21B ‘unclaimed funds’ database includes Mamdani, Rihanna, Yoko Ono – are you on it too?
The New York state is sitting on a $21 billion pile of cash belonging to everyday Empire State denizens, but also some of its more recognizable celebs.
· Vaughn Golden
From Aberdeen to Argentina: How my stolen Ian Wright football top went round the world
Two friends, a missing football strip and the ultimate 25-year prank
· Bbcnews
A town, a team and a dream come together as Newcastle rises as one
All week the scribes have been falling over themselves to come up with the best way to describe what the Knights mean to Newcastle ahead of Sunday's grand final against the Roosters.
· Nick Campton
First minister demands 'new deal' for Wales before Plaid Cymru conference
Rhun ap Iorwerth became first minister after Plaid Cymru won the Senedd election
· Bbcnews
'Potential crime' probe into death of Scots wingsuit flyer dropped
Liam Byrne featured in the documentary The Boy Who Can Fly
· Bbcnews
Judge denies Lindsay Clancy defence motion to find her not guilty
The first trial split the jury 11 to one in favour of acquitting Clancy of murder charges, ending in mistrial. (AP Photo: Josh Reynolds, File)
Flydubai co-pilot ‘assaulted’ captain before landing: Initial Saudi probe
Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry says that a preliminary investigation into the emergency landing of a Flydubai flight this week found that “the pilot was assaulted by his co-pilot, resulting in various injuries to both”.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Federal report says pilots had no wind warning before Miami cargo crash
Despite regulations requiring it, an air traffic controller failed to tell the pilots of an Amazon cargo plane about the potential for strong tail winds as they landed in Miami, careening off the runway and killing five people last month, according to a preliminary report Thursday from the National Transportation Sa…
· Associated Press
Statewide map shows where Tasmania's buildings face bushfire exposure
Topic:Disaster Preparedness
· Clancy Balen
White House releases behind-the-scenes photos of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit
The White House releases a behind-the-scenes look of China’s President Xi Jinping’s during the recent state visit.
· Alex Mead
Tom Sandoval granted restraining order against ex Victoria Robinson
Tom Sandoval has been granted a restraining order against his ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson.
· Sarah Jones
Alleged 15yo driver killed, four others injured in Tasmanian crash
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
Preston Market redevelopment plan would retain 81pc of market footprint
Topic:Local Government
· Max Walden
White House council releases eye-popping cost estimate for DSA platform as socialism becomes 2026 camapign issue
WASHINGTON — The White House is preparing to release a study assessing that policies pushed by the Democratic Socialists of America would cost $49 trillion over the next decade — as Republican attacks on the left-wing group’s rising prominence become a significant midterm issue.
· Steven Nelson
The bloody history of botched executions — including cop-killer whose head exploded — after Christa Pike survived
Christa Pike became the first death row inmate to survive a lethal injection, but she was merely the latest in a long, gruesome history of botched executions — from a cop-killer’s head bursting into flames to executioners drunk on the job.
· Jared Downing
Woman missing in horror helicopter crash off Catalina Island ID’d — as family reveal why she was being airlifted
A 45-year-old mother was aboard the REACH Air Medical Services helicopter when it went down near Pebbly Beach, about a mile from Avalon, according to her family and the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
· Daniel Farr
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ruled out a ceasefire on long-range strikes with Ukraine as Moscow steps up its campaign of aerial attacks on Kyiv.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Who wins your vote for the 2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year?
Which insect will be the 2026 ABC Australian Insect of the Year? (Supplied: Peter Rowland, Alan Henderson, Kai Squires)
· Gavin Mcgrath
Carlton continues push for AFLW top four in win over Hawks
Abbie McKay (left) starred in Carlton's win over Hawthorn. (Getty Images: AFL Photos/Michael Willson)
Bill Nighy wins best host at British Podcast Awards
Bill Nighy also won podcast of the year at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards in March
· Bbcnews
Halle Berry’s son pleaded for dad to pick him up in private texts after she allegedly choked him: ‘Please come’
Halle Berry’s 12-year-old son pleaded with his father, Olivier Martinez, to pick him up after she allegedly choked him, according to court docs obtained by Page Six.
· Sarah Jones
Ex-Dallas officer granted parole after conviction for wrongfully killing Black neighbor
A white Dallas police officer convicted of killing a Black man in his apartment that she mistook for her own was granted parole Thursday after serving seven years of her 10-year sentence.
· Associated Press
ASX to rise as US bond yields recede
The ASX is set to open higher after Wall Street recovered from early losses.
· Lin Lin
Trade minister proposes super investment in US lamb to dodge tariffs
Jamieson Greer, a key architect of the White House's tariff policies, spoke to Don Farrell during the G20 trade event. (AP: Kayla Wolf)
· Brad Ryan
Hitting the sweet spot: bear treats itself to baked goods at Colorado farmers’ market
Shoppers and vendors in Aspen surprised by unusual customer as it stretched to sample stall offerings
· Guardian staff