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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked an effort by Democrats on Tuesday to pass legislation creating an AI safety panel tasked with evaluating and creating enforceable standards for frontier models. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, objected to an attempt by Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) to pass the…
Actor-activist Prakash Raj urges Karnataka to scrap SIR voter list revision, calling it unconstitutional and warning AI could enable voter data manipulation and deletions.
Team president said they're aiming to finalize a lease extension and renovation deal.
The company paused sign-ups for the plan after demand from GPT-6 Astra put a strain on its systems. Now, OpenAI’s Thibault Sottiaux writes in a post on X that the company is changing the way it calculates usage for its Pro plan, saying: “If you do the math, it will net out at half the dollar in API spend compared to the old Pro $200 plan.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/Screenshot-2026-09-29-at-12.18.20-PM.png?quality=90&strip=all]
Blaze Entertainment’s handheld remakes of the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum were supposed to launch in October but the company has “made the decision to move the release date from 15th October 2026 to 22nd April 2027” for all versions following production issues where it “identified areas where the product construction was not meeting our high standards.” [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/c64.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
Supreme Court grants bail to Sanjay Badaya and Shubhanshu Dixit in Rajasthan PHED Jal Jeevan Mission graft case, citing completed probe and filed chargesheets.
MUMBAI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has described the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) as the “Congress Jitao Party”, alleging that the outfit
Two months after Israeli settlers forced them out of their house, a Palestinian family was finally able to return to their home overnight – only to be attacked by settlers once again.
OpenAI is hosting the 2026 edition of its DevDay event on September 29th, with a keynote featuring CEO Sam Altman.
COIMBATORE: MDMK leader and Rajya Sabha member Durai Vaiko on Tuesday accused DMK and AIADMK of being responsible for the byelections in Tamil Nadu.
SpaceX’s Starship engine failure during its latest uncrewed test flight could complicate NASA’s plans to return astronauts to the Moon by 2028, as the
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is available now on Nintendo Switch 1, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 (PS5), Windows, and Steam. Watch the Minecraft Dungeons 2 launch trailer for this action-adventure RPG sequel to see gameplay and a peek at your adventure. In Minecraft Dungeons 2, step through the rift and fight where no hero has been before: the Sift, an uncharted dimension teeming with threats, mysteries, and breathtaking beauty. Gear up and customize your gameplay to face your toughest enemies yet in explosive battles. Brave the unknown as a lone hero, team up with friends in couch, online and mixed co-op, or find allies through matchmaking. The illagers’ plot is already underway, and their cruelty is only matched by their power. Stop them – or lose the Overworld to their corruption.
President Trump launched a website Tuesday that uses artificial intelligence to help Americans navigate the federal government and find information and services. Trump touted the website, America.gov, during an event at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington. He thanked Joe Gebbia, the Airbnb co-founder who now leads the National Design Studio (NDS) and services…
Instinct founder said the platform is growing 10% day by day, with transaction volume increasing at a similar rate.
President Donald Trump unveiled a new AI-powered website designed as a one-stop shop for government services Tuesday, deepening his embrace of artificial int...
Camryn Manheim told the Human Rights Campaign dinner she "always wanted a gay son," but her boy turned out straight despite her very best efforts.
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From Rob Pelinka through Luka Doncic and Bronny James, the team is ready to turn the page.
Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew has described what he believes to be a ‘standoff’ between Martin O’Neill and the Celtic board…Martin O’Neill, Manager...
Three men describe terrifying visions of hell, demons and the afterlife in an exclusive conversation with Sean Hannity about their experiences.
Ireland played the first Nations League game despite unease among some players over Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza.
Wildlife crossings are increasingly being used across the United States to help animals safely navigate roads and highways, while reducing
Known for featuring a robust collection of jerseys that have cycled in and out over the years, Oregon is set to debut a new one for its Oct. 10 game against UCLA.
Former Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers and linebacker Nakobe Dean helped the Raiders to a shocking 3-0 start.
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin on Tuesday launched an attack against FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his failed proposal to sell stakes in the World...
The Philadelphia Eagles had a complete meltdown on Monday Night Football. Philadelphia could not move the ball against Chicago, only managing to score seven...
Breast cancer awareness is something close to Dabo Swinney's heart. Ahead of Clemson's Breast Cancer Awareness Game against Miami, he's going pink.
The club said it was ‘disappointed and surprised’ by the independent commission’s verdict
"He's more special than I thought," teammate Eugenio Suárez said of Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, the NL Player of the Month.
"He's more special than I thought," teammate Eugenio Suárez said of Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, the NL Player of the Month.
Spencer Brown said the start time for the fight is still being negotiated
UK prime minister tells his first Labour Party conference ‘fundamental rethink’ needed to set Britain on right course.
Oregon football's official X account posted a video Tuesday showing head coach Dan Lanning's reaction to the hit that knocked quarterback Dante Moore out of Saturday's game against USC.
Rajasthan to train govt school teachers via 10-hour DIKSHA “Career Guide” module by Dec 4 to provide career guidance to Classes 10-12, benefiting 40 lakh students.
Kerala minister K Muraleedharan said steps will be expedited for a mini fire station and new police station building in Vattiyoorkavu, Thiruvananthapuram.
Saracens are facing fines from Prem Rugby for director of rugby Brendan Venter's failure to fulfil media commitments.
Dotasra alleges BJP functionary Arun Chaturvedi influenced RCA elections; claims 3 new district associations were barred from voting and ballot secrecy was compromised.
Tu-95 plane crashed during training flight in uninhabited area of Amur region, Defence Ministry says.
Meenakshi Super Speciality Hospital in Madurai completes 100 coronary procedures using NIRS-IVUS imaging to assess plaque and guide tailored treatment.
