Edition 17 · Thursday, September 3, 2026
Here's what happened.
Two people were killed and two police officers were shot at a Minneapolis apartment building. Authorities said the suspect was also dead and warned residents to stay away from the downtown site.
Privacy advocates raised alarms as California lawmakers voted to share driver license information with a national nonprofit database. The Trump administration then sought trucker records from that organization, including 17 million records according to the headline.
The California Legislature again failed to regulate technology that automatically tracks vehicles. CalMatters reports that lawmakers have failed several times since 2022, even as examples of abuse mount.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the removal of nearly 15,300 illegal hemp, kratom and 7-OH products from California store shelves. The announcement reflects a state crackdown on the products.
California’s legal cannabis market generated $8.4 billion for Californians, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office. The state is also cracking down on illicit cannabis operators.
Iran has fired on Gulf neighbors in retaliation for U.S. strikes after a monthlong lull. The six-month war has driven up oil prices, disrupted the global economy and created political difficulties for President Trump’s Republican Party ahead of the November midterms.
Russia and Ukraine are using missiles and drones against each other in an escalating cycle of attacks. The conflict continues to cause widespread human suffering, with no sign that either side is prepared to weaken its resolve.
Al-Mughayyir’s council says the teenagers were trying to stop settlers from stealing sheep. The Israeli military says they threw stones at its troops; the report says the teens were killed during the attack.
Rescuers found 44 survivors on a vessel off the Canary Islands, but bad weather forced them to leave five bodies behind. More than 80 migrants are feared dead in the incident.
Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face for $12.93 billion. The deal would bring the open-source AI platform’s models, datasets, and tools under the ownership of the world’s biggest AI chipmaker.
The World Meteorological Organization is warning that the climate phenomenon affecting the Pacific will last until at least February. The event could have serious consequences for weather worldwide.
An underground detector recorded a strange interaction that points to a particle with some properties associated with dark matter. The detection is small but promising, so it remains evidence rather than a definitive discovery.
Soot from vehicles and factories has darkened glaciers in Nepal and Tibet. The pollution is causing them to absorb more heat and melt at dangerous rates, potentially worsening flood disasters.
Leading medical groups are issuing their own recommendations for COVID-19, flu and RSV immunizations. The guidance comes amid an unprecedented absence of federal recommendations on who should receive the vaccines.
SNAP benefits are directly linked to access to other resources, including free school breakfast and lunch. Experts say that connection is beginning to break as millions of children lose food assistance.
Some practices people use to improve their sleep may instead make it worse. The story examines the potential downsides of the online “sleepmaxxing” trend.
Rugby legend Ryan Jones discusses his diagnosis of early-onset dementia. The interview presents his candid account of living with the condition.
Microsoft will split its businesses into two reporting segments and disclose quarterly Azure revenue for the first time. The company says the changes reflect AI’s impact on Microsoft and how the software giant now operates.
Huge artificial-intelligence spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world. The analysis describes the resulting pressure in global bond markets.
Analysis found a stark gap in average household spending power between northern and southern England. Almost half of households reportedly do not see the benefits of economic growth.
The Justice Department argued in a court filing that OpenAI legally used New York Times articles to develop AI. It also said national security depended on American technology dominance.
A judge blocked the Trump administration’s second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship. The ruling raised concerns that babies already defined as citizens by the Supreme Court could have their citizenship revoked under an order signed by the president in August.
The Trump administration has launched an effort to identify noncitizen voter fraud before the midterms. Election fraud is exceedingly rare, while President Trump has claimed without evidence that tens of thousands of noncitizens are registered to vote.
A federal judge ruled that Google must change its ad tech business to address antitrust concerns but does not have to break up the business. The specific measures were not disclosed.
Uber plans to cut more than 3,000 jobs as part of a global restructuring. The company says the reductions will make its operations “simpler and faster.”
Nearly half of the time employees spend working with AI is reportedly devoted to fixing its output. U.S. workers remain largely positive about workplace AI, while younger employees worry it could limit their growth potential.
The NBA suspended Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer for one year and ordered the team to pay $30 million for violating salary-cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard. Leonard was also fined $700,000.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to reach the US Open third round. The result came during his return from injury.
Meta’s approach to children and social media is the focus of this discussion, after years of parents urging Congress to address potential harms. The story describes a familiar pattern involving tech CEOs and grieving parents, and examines Meta’s trial settlement.
Dating apps are adopting biometric scanning tools and “verified human” badges to combat scammers. The changes are prompting concerns about surveillance and privacy.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says the video game industry is experiencing its biggest crash since the 1980s. He made the assessment in the latest issue of Edge magazine.
Sony’s September State of Play is featuring gameplay reveals, trailers, and announcements. IGN is reporting on the event live as it happens.
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, a widely used website for tracking Steam data. The deal brings the two gaming-community platforms under common ownership.
Companies such as Apple and Microsoft use devices, teacher training and conferences to embed themselves in schools. The New York Times’ Natasha Singer discusses the impact of that influence on teachers and students.
Gloria Steinem, a pioneering journalist and activist, has died at 92, according to her foundation. She challenged gender stereotypes and championed feminist ideals including equality, sisterhood and reproductive freedom.
Cassandra Wilson, known for her low, smoky voice, has died at 70. She drew on the blues tradition of her native Mississippi in both original songs and covers.
Amelia Dimoldenberg says she will end her popular YouTube series, “Chicken Shop Date,” after more than a decade. The announcement marks the planned conclusion of a long-running entertainment format built around celebrity interviews.
Danny Boyle’s “Ink” opened the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday. The film portrays the rise of the British tabloid The Sun in Boyle’s trademark rollicking style.