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Saturday, September 19, 2026
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Breaking MOSQUE ATTACK: Explosives-Laden Vehicle Kills 21 in Pakistan; Gunmen Open Fire...
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MOSQUE ATTACK: Explosives-Laden Vehicle Kills 21 at Pakistan Worship Site...

A four-year-old child is among those killed in the attack, during which gunmen also opened fire on a police facility.

BBC News
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World / Military
DevelopingAUTONOMOUS COMBAT: AI-Powered Drones Identify and Attack Targets Without Human Command...
Small AI models let drones autonomously identify and attack battlefield targets

The military is deploying compact AI systems on drones that can independently select and engage targets without human intervention in real-time. This marks a significant escalation in autonomous warfare capabilities, raising urgent questions about accountability and the risks of machines making life-or-death decisions on the battlefield.

Ars Technica - All content
BreakingAI NIGHTMARE: False Intelligence Nearly Triggered U.S. Military Strike on China...
AI hallucination of Chinese nuclear components almost led to US military attack

An AI system misidentified harmless Chinese industrial equipment as nuclear weapons components, nearly triggering a U.S. military response before humans caught the error. This near-miss reveals how AI hallucinations—when systems confidently report false information—could accidentally spark international conflicts with catastrophic consequences.

Ars Technica - All content
Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill Named for Late Senator Graham...
Trump signs Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctions bill into law

President Trump has officially enacted Senator Lindsey Graham's legislation imposing stricter economic penalties on Russia, expanding existing measures. The move signals continued bipartisan commitment to pressuring Moscow and could further strain U.S.-Russia relations while impacting global energy markets and diplomatic negotiations.

New York Post
Economy / Tech
DevelopingBUFFETT BOWS OUT: Berkshire Chief Steps Down After 61 Years; Son Howard Takes Reins...
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman, taps son Howard as replacement: ‘Father Time always wins’

Warren Buffett, 94, is retiring as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and handing leadership to his son Howard after decades at the helm. This generational transition at one of America's most successful conglomerates ends an era of investing legend and will test whether the Buffett philosophy can endure without its architect.

Business – Latest Financial & Stock Market News | New York Post
Starbucks Pays $1M to Settle Florida DEI Lawsuit; Agrees to 4-Year Compliance...
Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement

Starbucks has reached a major settlement in a Florida lawsuit challenging its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, though specific terms weren't disclosed. The agreement could signal how corporations navigate the growing legal and political backlash against DEI initiatives across conservative states.

Business – Latest Financial & Stock Market News | New York Post
PULLED FROM SHELVES: Kroger Yanks Red Bull Nationwide Over Premium Pricing Dispute...
Kroger yanks Red Bull nationwide as energy drink’s premium price comes under fire

Kroger has pulled Red Bull from all its stores nationwide, citing the energy drink's high wholesale costs that squeeze retailer margins. This showdown between a major grocery chain and premium brand reflects broader tensions over pricing power as both retailers and consumers push back against expensive products.

Business – Latest Financial & Stock Market News | New York Post
Arts & Culture
REUNION: Gnarls Barkley Announce First Tour in 18 Years; Final Album Coming...
Gnarls Barkley Announce First Tour in 18 Years

The duo behind 'Crazy' is reuniting for their first concert dates since 2006, bringing Cee Lo Green and Danger Mouse back to stages worldwide. The tour capitalizes on millennial nostalgia and proves that even one-album wonders can draw massive crowds when the cultural moment was iconic enough.

Consequence
Metallica Extends M72 World Tour Into 2027 With New North American Dates...
Metallica’s 2027 North American Tour: How to Get Tickets

The metal legends have announced a massive 2027 tour across North America with tickets going on sale soon through their website and major vendors. Metallica continues proving their stadium-filling power well into their fourth decade, giving fans a two-year advance notice in today's competitive touring landscape.

Consequence
AZ Chike Drops Major Label Debut 'No Rest for the Wicked' After Kendrick Feature...
AZ Chike Drops New Album No Rest for the Wicked: Stream

The Los Angeles rapper has released his latest full-length project, available now on streaming platforms. The album adds to the growing West Coast hip-hop renaissance and showcases AZ Chike's continued evolution in a crowded field of emerging California artists.

Consequence
Trending
ANIMAL CRUELTY: LA Woman Faces 25 Years Prison After Seizure of 300 Dogs and Cats...
LA animal hoarder faces 25 years in prison after seizure of 300 dogs and cats
New York Post
BreakingNYC TRAGEDY: Truck Plows Into 2 Teens on Bike; One Killed, Other Hospitalized...
Truck plows into 2 teens riding bike in NYC, killing one of them: cops
New York Post
Sports
Fantasy Football Injury Bug Strikes Week 2; Key Replacements to Target...
Fantasy football injury replacements to target for Week 2
NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos
YANKS DOMINATE: Judge-less Yankees Rout Diamondbacks; Tribute to Injured Star...
Aaron Judge-less Yankees deliver all-around dominant win over Diamondbacks
NY Post Sports – Latest News, Scores, Stats & Videos
Nature & Animals
TAYLOR SWIFT HONORED: New Australian Bug Genus Named After Pop Superstar...
‘You Belong with Me:’ Taylor Swift has a new genus of bug named after her
Conservation news
WILDLIFE CRISIS: Poisoning Threatens Animals as Drought Shrinks Sri Lanka's Water Holes...
As drought shrinks Sri Lanka’s water holes, poisoning poses threat to wildlife
Conservation news
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