Artificial Intelligence researchers think we may create a “new species” of superintelligent machines, but caution against the US allowing China to gain an upper hand. Two longtime researchers — one widely considered an AI “optimist” and the other an AI “doomer” — agreed to debate, mediated by The Post, where they discussed not trusting the China, how to avoid disaster and how “self-regulation is a joke.” “I was wrong,” University of Washington professor and AI entrepreneur Oren Etzioni, told The Post. “I still retain some optimism. But I now see the things I thought were many, many years away [are]…
Give them a hand. A team of Swiss robo-scientists has made a creepy mechanical hand that can scuttle along different surfaces like the love child of The Terminator and “Addams Family” sidekick, The Thing. The research team from ETH Zurich’s Soft Robotics Lab admitted they were inspired by Morticia’s disembodied…
This bites. It’s not entirely unheard of for teeth to grow in places other than the mouth, a condition known as ectopic teeth. However, a 16-year-old boy in India developed an ectopic tooth in a highly unusual place, which doctors are calling a first ever in the world in a…
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Most people toss their empty laundry detergent container into the recycling bin without thinking twice. It’s plastic, it has a recycling symbol on it, so it should get recycled. Right? Not necessarily. Being accepted for plastic recycling doesn’t mean a container actually gets turned into something new. According to the…
I’ll take a Big Mac with some Geico insurance, please. McDonald’s customers may see commercials on its drive-thru menu boards next month as the fast food giant starts testing a digital ad program — one that beams promo spots from other companies alongside promos for McFlurries. The burger behemoth said…
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 1,700-year-old limestone tomb with a rare poem inscribed on it in ancient Greek, likely from a son lamenting his father’s death.The tomb, which has a pyramid-shaped roof, dates to the fourth century, when the Roman Empire controlled Egypt. A team found it in the…
The Islanders are adding minority ownership yet again. The club agreed to sell roughly 15 percent of its shares at a $3 billion valuation, according to a Sportico report Monday morning. This comes just four weeks after the Islanders announced David Shuman as a minority owner. The Islanders also added…
Nearly 20 years after Burn the Floor sparked their swoon-worthy love story, Maks Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd are officially making their return to the stage. “It feels wild,” Murgatroyd, 40, told Us exclusively while announcing a new version of the show titled Burn the Floor Presents Maks and Peta Live!…
It’s a battle of the burgers. In-N-Out is drawing up big plans for a new restaurant in West LA, and it’s right around the corner from a storied local burger joint. Last week, the company filed a permit with the City of Los Angeles to demolish a strip of existing…
AI agents could spark a new kind of bank run by automatically yanking consumers’ cash out of low-paying checking accounts and chasing higher yields, Apollo chief economist Torsten Sløk warned — the latest dire prediction about artificial intelligence in a wave of doomerism. The threat to banks could emerge as…
MIAMI — And just like that, she’s the most famous college student in America. Freshman nutritional science student Peyton Blomquist appears to be embracing the attention she’s getting after she was spotted by ESPN cameras cheering on the Florida Gators at Saturday night’s game against ‘Ole Miss. The 18-year-old University…
Off Campus stars Ella Bright and Belmont Cameli had the perfect reaction to unfounded rumors they’ve been feuding. “Belmont and I spend every day on set together,” Bright, 19, told E! News at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday, September 27. “We’re in the green room, and he’s…
President Trump broke bread with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei at a private White House dinner Sunday — in what appeared to be a remarkable thaw just two days after a federal appeals court upheld a Pentagon move to exclude the artificial intelligence firm as a supply-chain risk. The dinner marked…
Starship has made it to orbit for the first time ever. But the loss of an engine during its nail-biting ascent meant SpaceX’s mission ended earlier than planned — with an explosion to boot.The tallest and most powerful rocket ever built blasted off from SpaceX’s Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas…
Your afternoon pick-me-up may have some unintended consequences. Caffeine can make it more difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep since it competes with adenosine, a naturally occurring chemical in the body that promotes drowsiness. Most experts agree that we should observe a caffeine cut-off so our coffee or soda…
Oil soared above $107 a barrel on Monday on news President Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal and expects to resume US strikes after the November midterms – threatening to keep inflation higher for longer. Brent crude futures jumped 2.6% to $107.02 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate rose 2.7%…
An American spy satellite deployed during the Cold War has exploded above our planet without warning — and, so far, scientists can’t explain why. The debris cloud from this sudden fragmentation, which experts are still trying to measure, could pose a very “real threat” to other spacecraft in a highly…
Jalen Brunson made his highly anticipated “Saturday Night Live” hosting debut this weekend, much to the delight of the New York audience and Knicks fans everywhere. The 2026 NBA Finals MVP concluded his first show with a skit based in an office, where he repeatedly tried to make a shot…
WASHINGTON — President Trump will announce Monday afternoon that the largest steel plant in American history will be built in Iowa by Minnesota-based Mesabi Metallics. The announcement is part of the administration’s focus on domestic manufacturing ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections and comes as the president’s 50% tariffs on…
A big developer that’s desperate to build a data center near a Pennsylvania town has reportedly offered to pay every family there $10,000 – but most are still pushing back, part of a nationwide trend of opposition to such sites. While seeking approvals for a data center project in the…
Moving toward Lagrange point L2 around a million miles (1.6 million kilometers) from Earth, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to begin its study of our universe.Launched on Aug. 30, the space telescope has already released its first images before its 300-megapixel camera is fully calibrated, capturing clusters…
The wrestling world is mourning the loss of star Benjamin Satterly, known as Pac, who died this weekend at the age of 40. All Elite Wrestling announced Pac’s death Sunday, just a day after he last competed at the All Out pay-per-view event in Chicago. Tributes have since flooded in…
MIAMI — One rough inning wasn’t going to sabotage Jonah Tong’s major league return. Back to the laboratory after allowing four runs in the second inning on Monday, the rookie right-hander utilized a steady array of changeups and cutters for his final three frames, largely avoiding his four-seam fastball. The…
Jessica “Chubbs” Shannon is moving on after her divorce with help from her mom, June “Mama June” Shannon. “Well the marriage didn’t work, but the wedding dress was beautiful,” June, 47, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, September 6, alongside photos of Jessica, 29, wearing a sheer, sleeveless dress with a…
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s $6.1 billion fortune could take a big hit in his no-prenup divorce — with marital gains potentially subject to a 50-50 split, top Canadian divorce lawyers told The Post. Wilson, 71, and Shannon “Summer” Wilson, 52, got hitched in 2002 and are now embroiled in a…
Apple is expected to unveil its most radical iPhone redesign in years this Wednesday — giving new CEO John Ternus an early test of whether he can reignite innovation at the tech giant during a challenging time. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company is set to introduce its first-ever foldable iPhone at…
After spending much of the past month raising questions about their offense, the Dodgers found another way to make history. Mookie Betts completed a three-game sweep of the Nationals on Sunday by crushing a two-out, three-run homer in the eighth inning, turning a 5-4 deficit into a 7-5 victory. Will…
As summer unofficially comes to an end, Florida Georgia Line member Brian Kelley and his wife, Brittney Marie Kelley, are celebrating a season filled with unforgettable memories. “This year’s been really magical. I mean, top moment would probably have to be CMA Fest,” Brian, 41, exclusively told Us on Wednesday,…
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) won’t have a speaking slot at the GOP’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas this week, unlike House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). Instead, Thune is expected to be assisting candidates at Dallas fundraisers while giving others “a turn in the spotlight,” The Post…
Open Jar Studios, a premier rehearsal facility for Broadway shows, is stretching its legs to a nearby Times Square location. The original 50,000-square-foot Open Jar at 1601 Broadway will soon be joined by a 40,000-square-foot complex in the Paramount Building at 1501 Broadway. The third-floor facility will add 17 spaces…
It’s not so smoking hot. Earlier this year, The Post reported — with great horror — that Hollywood has made smoking “cool” again, despite all the very real health risks. But being a “cool” social smoker outside a bar with a cigarette between your fingers, it seems, is not the…
Patrick Mahomes knows one of his own was hurting and reached out to show him some love. Tucker Franklin, a Kansas City media member and content manager for KC Sports Network, has been a part of several different podcasts related to the Chiefs and Royals, posted on social media that…
The Arizona State University men’s hockey team released a statement about sophomore defenseman Matthew Mayich, weeks after he collapsed during a controversial outdoor workout. “Thinking of you 27 💛,” the statement read, which was issued by the team via social media on Saturday, September 5. “Matthew — your ASU teammates…
Are you ready for some football? Odds are Heath Flora is. The embattled California Republican legislator — who is the focus of two state ethics investigations and was recently ousted as GOP minority leader of the state Assembly — appears to have broken the law by participating in a high-dollar…
A San Diego Starbucks supervisor is trying to boot the union from his store after claiming workers were shut out of key decisions — including an open-ended Christmas strike leaving employees scrambling for hours. Joe Emmenegger, 29, a shift supervisor, told the California Post that he had gathered signatures from…
From treating cancer to the early detection of ALS, medicine as we know is is being revolutionized by artificial intelligence — at a rate unthinkable just a handful of years ago. This past August, Moderna and Merck announced a “landmark moment” in the testing of a vaccine for melanoma, the…
The 49ers opened preparations for their season opener with an uneven injury picture Monday in Melbourne. Mike Evans was back on the field after missing much of training camp, while Nick Bosa and Christian McCaffrey remained away from drills during the portion of practice open to reporters. George Kittle, meanwhile,…
Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Haven’t you heard? Burgundy is the new black — at least according to Jennifer Lopez, who has been opting for workout gear in the deep red hue. We must admit, the…
Hunter Biden is turning his notorious laptop into a crypto play — launching a $LAPTOP meme coin that will hand out tokens to investors who lost money betting on President Trump’s digital currency. The former first son plans to launch $LAPTOP on Wednesday using Coinbase’s blockchain network Base, the Wall…
Rock-a-bye, baby — or insomniac adult. Those who struggle to fall or stay asleep have most likely tried every trick in the book to catch some Z’s, from cutting back on caffeine to popping melatonin. Recent research, though, suggests one modification could offer a better night’s rest, and it’s something…
Brock Bowers has already established himself as one of the NFL’s best tight ends. ESPN analyst Seth Walder believes the Raiders star could take a much bigger step in 2026: Becoming the league’s best offensive player. Walder predicted Bowers will win Offensive Player of the Year, a particularly aggressive call…
How do you make a sequel to a classic? For director James Cameron, you make a completely different film and amp up the action — and acid-spewing baddies. In the intense sci-fi flick Aliens, Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley is still alive — and still plagued by aliens who want to kill…
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