Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after more than 50 years in the role. His son, Howard, will become the company’s new chairman.
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Edition 32 · Friday, September 18, 2026
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Driver Who Crashed Into Bus Before L.A. Helicopter Crash Is Charged With Murder
Prosecutors charged a driver with murder after alleging he was impaired by drugs and ran a red light before ramming a Los Angeles city bus. Two people died, and a news helicopter later crashed in connection with the unfolding tragedy.
$1 million in homeless funds for a nightclub? New LA fraud cases allege bribery and theft
Federal and local prosecutors have announced new cases involving alleged bribery and theft tied to Los Angeles homeless services, along with a guilty plea. The cases raise questions about oversight at the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
Yosemite Wildfire Grows to Nearly 1,200 Acres
A wildfire in Yosemite National Park has grown to nearly 1,200 acres. The blaze has forced trail closures and reduced air quality in parts of the California park.
U.S. Strike on Iranian School May Have Been War Crime, U.N. Report Says
A United Nations report said a U.S. strike on an Iranian school may have been a war crime, citing mistakes that led to the deaths of more than 100 children. Investigators also cited a separate strike that reportedly killed 22 civilians.
What to know after a week of Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi oil
A Houthi advance in Yemen has reignited the country’s civil war and extended the group’s reach toward a key maritime chokepoint. The attacks are threatening Saudi oil exports and have pushed up global fuel prices.
Russia and China Veto U.S. Bid to Renew U.N. Monitoring of Iran Nuclear Program
Russia and China vetoed a U.S. proposal to renew U.N. monitoring of Iran’s nuclear program. The vote highlighted the widening divide among major powers over Washington’s pressure campaign on Iran.
Poland's prime minister warns of Russian 'accidental' attacks on Ukraine's allies
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned that Russia could launch “accidental” strikes against Ukraine’s allies to test NATO’s resolve. He said such attacks would aim to show that the alliance’s Article 5 guarantee exists only in theory.
Microsoft and OpenAI Workers Worry About ‘Largest Theft of Labor’ in History
Newly unsealed court documents show concern inside Microsoft and OpenAI about using millions of news articles to develop AI systems. The disclosures frame the use of publishers’ material as a major labor and copyright dispute around AI training.
Customer Data Permanently Lost in Iran Strikes on Amazon Data Centers
Amazon Web Services says customer data was permanently lost after strikes hit data centers in Iran. The incident highlights the limits of cloud infrastructure designed for ordinary operating conditions rather than war.
Claude Code relaunches Projects to manage multiple AI agents in the cloud
Anthropic has relaunched Projects in Claude Code to let users run multiple AI agents with shared memory, goals, and files. Separate task threads can run in parallel under a coordinator, positioning the feature as a way to manage groups of agents in the cloud.
The Next Gene-Editing Technology May Also Be the Oldest
Scientists have found a powerful gene-targeting system in viruses that appears to predate CRISPR by billions of years. The system, called VIPR, may be even more effective than CRISPR.
New wild cat species discovered - with only one known living member
A spotted wildcat in Bolivia long mistaken for related species has been identified as a new species. Only one living member of the newly recognized species is known.
The Great Miami Hurricane of 1926: A century of science advancing warnings from hours to days
NOAA marks the centenary of the Great Miami Hurricane of 1926 by examining how hurricane science has advanced. Forecasting and warning capabilities have progressed from providing hours of notice to giving people days to prepare.
It Still Feels Like Summer in Parts of the US. Blame El Niño
Parts of the United States are still experiencing summer-like heat, with heat records being broken. The conditions are linked to El Niño and amplified by fossil-fuel burning.
To prevent deaths in childbirth, Kenyan moms turn to an AI powered chatbot
In Kenya, an AI-powered chatbot is helping pregnant women answer questions when conventional online search is not readily available. The service addresses concerns ranging from pregnancy symptoms to food safety and is being used as a potential aid in preventing maternal deaths.
'I've had a mastectomy when it wasn't needed'
Women treated at County Durham health trust say they were harmed by their care, including one who underwent a mastectomy that she says was unnecessary. The cases are among hundreds linked to treatment at the trust.
Draft of new EU law proposes sweeping restrictions on online games
The European Commission published a draft EU KIDS Act that would impose restrictions on online games if approved. The proposal could affect common online features across games sold in EU territories, potentially including Roblox and multiplayer modes of disc-based games.
Google is helping write AI chatbot safety laws — while pushing for loopholes
As states move to regulate AI chatbots, technology companies are seeking a role in writing the safety rules. The companies are also pushing for provisions that would exempt some of their key products.
Juez: Los agentes de inmigración deben dejar de realizar arrestos sin orden judicial
A Los Angeles judge ruled that federal immigration agents likely violated the Constitution by making arrests without warrants while failing to assess the risk that suspects would flee. The ruling directs the agents to stop conducting such arrests without judicial warrants.
Doctors raise concerns about views and experience of members on federal task force
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed new members to the federal task force that helps shape preventive-care recommendations. Doctors are concerned because the appointees include specialists rather than experts in preventive care and general medicine, raising questions about the panel’s composition.
AI makes a mess of the tech job market
An Andela analysis of almost 50,000 engineering job postings found mismatched skills and a proliferation of job titles. The findings suggest artificial intelligence is contributing to disruption and confusion in the technology job market.
Activision Blizzard hit with new sexual assault, harassment claims in lawsuit
Activision Blizzard faces new sexual-assault and harassment claims in a lawsuit. The plaintiff alleges that the publisher’s HR department was dismissive of her complaints, amid earlier allegations of a “frat boy culture.”
King workers to strike in Sweden following rejection of collective bargaining agreement
Swedish trade unions Unionen and Sveriges Ingenjörer have issued a strike notice against King. The notice follows executives’ rejection of a proposed collective bargaining agreement last month.
India's Abhishek hits fastest century in full-member T20s
India’s Abhishek Sharma struck a 30-ball century against Afghanistan. It was the fastest century in a T20 international between two full-member nations.
GTA Online Will Be Supported 'Beyond' GTA 6 Release, PC 'Becoming More and More Important'
Take-Two confirmed that Rockstar Games plans to support GTA Online beyond the launch of Grand Theft Auto 6. The company also said PC is becoming increasingly important.
Professor Layton Developer Level-5 Scrambles to Reupload Trailers as AI Backlash Intensifies
Level-5 apologized after backlash over generative AI use in a showcase for upcoming games. The developer said some examples identified by fans were the result of human error and is reuploading trailers.
Lollipop Chainsaw 2 is Officially Bringing Back the Zombie-Slaying Cheerleader Cheesecake Franchise
Lollipop Chainsaw 2: Back2Back was revealed at Tokyo Game Show. The zombie-action sequel has a playable demo and is planned for PlayStation 5 in 2027.
How to be an AI minimalist
Some Americans are turning away from AI because of concerns about inequality, job losses and data centers’ environmental impact, as well as frustrations with everyday AI tools. The piece explores how people might practice “AI minimalism.”