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More than 1,000 children killed in Bangladesh measles outbreak

BBC News

More than 1,000 children have died in a measles outbreak in Bangladesh, where cases are rising again despite an emergency vaccination campaign. More than 19.8 million children in the country have already been vaccinated, but some 1,000 new suspected cases are still being reported every day. Unicef told the BBC that on 26 September, the government will move into an intensified phase of its campaign to reach children who have not yet been vaccinated. Until March this year, Bangladesh had made substantial progress towards eliminating measles, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). But WHO data now shows it has had more measles cases than any other country so far this year.


Why it's difficult for tech companies to rein in AI

The Japan Times

Why it's difficult for tech companies to rein in AI OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new instances in which artificial intelligence systems hid mistakes, made up data and moved files onto the open internet without permission. SAN FRANCISCO - More than a dozen top artificial intelligence researchers warned over the last week that the technology that AI companies are building is becoming a risk to humanity. The problem, the researchers said, is that the companies are bad at controlling the systems -- as hard as they may try. Coming on the heels of revelations that what are called AI agents from OpenAI escaped their testing system and hacked into the computers of another company, the new alarms from inside the AI research world added urgency to yearslong fears that companies are putting development speed and money over safety. The researchers say the problem is twofold.


Ed Sheeran asked me to donate 2m in aid, Robert Kraft says after Macklemore backlash

BBC News

To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Figure caption, Will Ed Sheeran cancel his tour as support acts quit? The US stadium owner who had pro-Palestinian rapper Macklemore removed as Ed Sheeran's opening act at his venue says Sheeran has asked him to donate $2m to aid in the region. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced the requested pledge in his second statement this week on the controversy, without specifying where exactly the funds would go. Kraft confirmed on Monday he had Macklemore dropped as opening act from Sheeran's forthcoming Loop Tour at the Gillette Stadium near Boston, accusing the rapper of hate speech.


Plane passengers scream in harrowing mid-flight video as violent shaking sends cabin ceiling panels flying

FOX News

A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 returned to Mashhad, Iran, after a reported tire blowout, possible engine damage and violent cabin shaking has passengers screaming in dramatic mid-flight video.


Huawei set to unveil China's best answer to Nvidia AI chip reign

The Japan Times

Huawei set to unveil China's best answer to Nvidia AI chip reign People walk past the Huawei booth, where the Atlas 950 SuperPoD system is displayed, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai on July 17. | REUTERS Huawei Technologies is set to unveil new AI technology this week in defiance of U.S. export control curbs, advancing its ambition to replace Nvidia in China and compete on the global stage. Huawei's rotating chairman Wang Tao will present its upcoming Ascend 960 AI chips, to be commercially available in 2027, at the company's annual summit in Shanghai on Thursday. Some critical details that analysts will watch out for include whether the new component will be powerful enough for training frontier AI models. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.


Republican congressman presses NHL over Alex Ovechkin's appearance in Putin party campaign ad

FOX News

Fans falsely claim to have spotted moving trucks outside FSU head coach Mike Norvell's house Reporter for The Athletic fumes over Arch Manning, silent on Josh Jacobs' alleged violence against woman Jordon Hudson dusts herself off and resumes her WAG duties, Belichick vs Sydney Sweeney & 'Gainesville Ripper' Mets are'trash' because they're not listening to former NJ Gov Chris Christie, Stephen A Smith says Orioles pitcher Shane Baz drilled with 105.1 mph line drive in scary scene NFL's battle with drinking and driving continues as Keenan Allen formally charged in Indianapolis Anthony Molina and Matthew Liberatore's struggles make over 8 runs the play for Giants-Cardinals Shota Imanaga's home run struggles and Wrigley wind make over 7.5 the play for Braves-Cubs Jaxson Dart's girlfriend Marissa Ayers shines in Week 1 win, a Giants-Cowboys fan fight & Ole Miss tension MLB's most electric slugger just had one of the slowest, most disrespectful walk-off home runs of all time James Franklin makes Virginia Tech press conference extremely awkward with bizarre'Hey Michael' moment Charlie Kirk's family files legal claim over alleged security failures at UVU Houthis would be an'easier target' to take out, ex-energy chief says'Fastest pathway' to lowering energy costs is restoring stability: Former VP Mike Pence'Fastest pathway' to lowering energy costs is restoring stability: Former VP Mike Pence Fed decision to raise interest rates clashes with Trump's wishes China's spy chief sounds the alarm against generative AI dangers Emily Compagno: FBI made America safer, but we were treated to a'congressional tantrum Rep. Joe Wilson asked Commissioner Gary Bettman to review the matter and clarify the league's policies Rep Joe Wilson: 'Absurd' Alex Ovechkin would be in advertisement for Puin Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., has a problem with Alex Ovechkin appearing in a campaign advertisement for the Vladimir Putin-backed United Russia party, and he wants NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to address it. Wilson sent Bettman a letter Tuesday calling the Washington Capitals captain's participation shameful and asking the league to review the matter. Capitals owner Ted Leonsis was copied on the letter. Rep. Joe Wilson (right) calls on NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to review Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (left) appearing in a United Russia campaign ad tied to Vladimir Putin. Ovechkin does not speak in the ad.


Lawmakers say they are standing at the gates against 'Trojan horses' promoting malign foreign interests

FOX News

House Foreign Affairs Committee members allege CodePink and other groups serve as "Trojan horses" for foreign influence, calling for transparency and FARA disclosure.


Japanese company develops a humanoid robot 'ambulance' for on-the-spot repairs

Engadget

If you see what looks like an ambulance with a set of flashing lights weaving through Tokyo traffic, it might not be rushing to save a human. GMO Internet Group is unleashing what it calls Japan's first "humanoid ambulance" on the streets of Tokyo this month. A maintenance van designed to make house calls when humanoid robots break down, the ambulance carries diagnostic equipment, spare parts, repair tools and engineers to wherever a robot has stopped working. If a robot can't be fixed at the roadside, there's a spare humanoid on board ready to be subbed in and take over on the spot. Meanwhile, the broken unit is ferried back to GMO's repair base at its Humanoid Lab in Shibuya, Tokyo.


Democrats begrudgingly hand Trump victory on tariffs in sprawling sanctions bill

FOX News

House lawmakers passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill allowing up to 500% tariffs on Russian imports and targeting oligarchs, banks and Iran's energy sectors.


No fire alarms or sprinklers at Pakistan neonatal unit where fire killed 14, report finds

BBC News

An official inquiry into a Pakistan hospital fire that killed 14 babies last month has found the neonatal unit lacked fire alarms and sprinklers, while firefighters reported that escape routes were locked or obstructed. One firefighter, who asked to remain anonymous, told the BBC he had heard from other rescue workers that entering the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad was extremely difficult. The doors were locked so they had to break through the windows to enter. Even after getting inside, the doors leading towards the ward were locked. PIMS has not provided a comment on the report and its findings.