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- 1Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable▼Power cuts and rubble: Millions come home to find Sudan’s capital unlivable
Millions of Sudanese returning to Khartoum are finding a city barely able to sustain life, with widespread power cuts, destroyed buildings and rubble lining the streets. The capital, heavily damaged during two years of fighting between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, lacks basic water and electricity services as residents attempt to rebuild their homes and livelihoods.
- 2Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable●Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan’s capital unlivable
Millions of Sudanese are returning to Khartoum after fleeing the war, only to find the city largely unlivable. Basic services have collapsed: electricity is cut, streets are filled with rubble, and homes and infrastructure have been destroyed. Returning residents face severe shortages of water, power and shelter as they attempt to rebuild their lives in the ruined capital.
- 3Millions return to find Sudan's capital unlivable▼Power cuts, rubble: millions come home to find Sudan's capital unlivable
Millions of residents returning to Khartoum are finding the city barely habitable, with widespread power cuts, rubble from the fighting, and basic services destroyed. The army's recapture of the capital has allowed displaced families to go home, but many are discovering homes damaged or unusable and little water, electricity or health care available. Aid agencies warn the humanitarian crisis remains severe across Sudan.
- 4Hurricane Polo threatens Pacific coast with flooding as Rachel forms▼Hurricane Polo churns in the Pacific, fueling flood threat for millions as Tropical Storm Rachel forms
Hurricane Polo is churning in the eastern Pacific, bringing a flood threat to millions of people along the coast, while Tropical Storm Rachel has formed nearby in the same basin. Forecasters are tracking both systems closely, warning of heavy rain and dangerous conditions as the storms develop during an active period in the Pacific.
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Bloomberg Originals has published a feature examining how India's retail day traders collectively lost billions of rupees in the country's fast-growing derivatives and intraday markets. The report looks at the scale of losses among small individual traders, who make up a large share of trading volume on Indian exchanges, and the forces behind their poor returns.
- 6NSA reportedly spending billions testing AI models●Classified estimates show the NSA is paying billions to test AI models
Classified budget estimates indicate the National Security Agency is paying billions of dollars to test artificial intelligence models, according to a new report. The figures suggest US intelligence agencies are investing heavily in evaluating advanced AI capabilities, prompting debate about the scale of government involvement in the AI sector and its oversight implications.
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Brisbane Lions player Zac Bailey kicked a goal in the AFL grand final that has been widely described as controversial, sparking debate among fans and commentators about whether it should have stood. The moment is drawing significant attention in Australia as discussion continues over the umpiring decision and its potential impact on the game's outcome.
- 8Cleaning sponges release trillions of microplastic fibers, study finds●Common cleaning sponge found to release trillions of microplastic fibers
New research finds that common cleaning sponges shed trillions of microplastic fibers during everyday use, adding a significant and previously underappreciated source of plastic pollution to household wastewater. The findings are drawing wide attention online, with readers debating practical alternatives and the broader implications for microplastic exposure in homes.
- 9Clinic owner stole millions from military health program, DOJ says▼Clinic owner stole millions from military health program to buy luxuries like gold-plated Cybertruck, DOJ says
Federal prosecutors say the owner of a medical clinic defrauded a US military health program of millions of dollars, spending the money on luxury purchases including a gold-plated Cybertruck, according to the Justice Department. The case highlights concerns about fraud in health programs serving service members and their families.
- 10Rising weather threats are costing economies billions each year●This weather threat costs us billions. And it’s about to get worse.
A new report warns that extreme weather events such as floods, heatwaves and storms are already inflicting billions of dollars in losses worldwide, and the damage is projected to grow as climate change intensifies. Commentators are weighing the mounting economic toll on infrastructure, agriculture and insurance costs against the pace of efforts to cut emissions and adapt.
- 11Whistleblower claims Driscoll's berries shipped to Canada over pesticide limits●Whistleblower alleges millions of Driscoll’s berries sent to Canada with excess chemical levels
A whistleblower alleges that millions of packages of Driscoll's berries were sent to Canada containing chemical levels above permitted limits. The claim, reported by CBC, raises questions about pesticide testing and food safety oversight for imported produce, and whether affected products were recalled or flagged by regulators in Canada or the United States.
- 12AI Clinical Monitoring Tool Reported to Cut Trial Costs by Millions▼AI Clinical Monitoring Tool Saves Millions in Trial Costs
An AI-powered clinical monitoring tool is reported to have saved millions of dollars in clinical trial costs, according to coverage in The Scientist. The tool is said to streamline monitoring of trial sites, reducing manual oversight work and associated expenses. The report highlights growing interest in applying artificial intelligence to make drug development faster and cheaper, though detailed figures and trial specifics were not provided.
- 13Matthew Stafford makes NFL history with 20,000 yards for two teams▼Matthew Stafford becomes first player in NFL history to throw for 20,000-plus career passing yards with two different teams
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford has become the first player in NFL history to throw for more than 20,000 career passing yards with two different franchises. Stafford reached the milestone with the Rams, adding to the total he accumulated over twelve seasons with the Detroit Lions before being traded to Los Angeles in 2021. He led the Rams to a Super Bowl title in the 2021 season.
- 14Lachie Neale speaks out after AFL match amid personal headlines▼lachie neale post match comments afl
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale's post-match comments are drawing attention as his personal life makes news in Australia. Coverage is focused on his new girlfriend's public statement, which came after an act by his ex-wife Jules Neale. The story has followed the dual Brownlow medallist through the AFL season, with fans and commentators weighing in on both his form and his off-field situation.
- 15Secret Cold War bioweapons test exposed millions in the Bay Area●The secret Cold War bioweapons test that exposed millions in the Bay Area
Renewed attention is turning to a Cold War-era bioweapons test in which the US government released bacteria over the San Francisco Bay Area, exposing millions of residents without their knowledge. A new report revisits the operation, its health consequences for people who lived there at the time, and the broader questions it raises about government secrecy and consent.
- 16Texas solar farm pairs sheep grazing with tax revenue▼Texas solar farm combines sheep grazing with millions in local tax revenue
A solar farm in Texas is grazing sheep beneath its panels while generating millions of dollars in local tax revenue, according to Energies Media. The dual-use approach lets land serve both energy production and agriculture, a model known as solar grazing that is drawing attention as large renewable projects expand across the state and rural counties weigh the trade-offs.
- 17Andrew Yang Warns AI Will Soon Eliminate Millions of Jobs●Andrew Yang Warns AI Will Eliminate Millions of Jobs Soon
Andrew Yang, the former US presidential candidate known for championing universal basic income, is warning that artificial intelligence will eliminate millions of jobs in the near future. His remarks have reignited debate over automation, the pace of AI adoption, and whether governments are prepared to support displaced workers.
- 18Sea lion knocks paddle boarder into ocean off California beach▼Moment aggressive sea lion knocks paddle boarder into the ocean and tears at her hair at California beach
A sea lion knocked a woman off her paddle board at a California beach, dragging her into the water and tearing at her hair in a startling attack caught on camera. The encounter is drawing attention to unusual aggressive behaviour by sea lions along the California coast, which observers have linked to possible illness or feeding changes in the animals.
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The Brisbane Lions are in the AFL grand final, and Australian football fans are discussing the matchup, team selections and the club's bid for another premiership. Talk is focused on the Lions' form heading into the decider and what a win would mean for the club and its supporters.
- 20Lions' final defensive play call beat the Jets●How the Lions' final defensive play call saved the day against the Jets https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7637517/2026/09
The Detroit Lions defeated the New York Jets thanks to a decisive final defensive play call, according to a new breakdown from The Athletic. The analysis examines how Detroit's coaches set up the closing defensive stop that sealed the win, drawing attention from NFL fans following the team's strong start to the season.