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Physicists created a tiny universe and watched time emerge without a clock
A physicist created a miniature universe with thousands of ultracold atoms that demonstrated how time can emerge naturally from particle behavior without an external clock, offering experimental support for theoretical ideas about time’s fundamental nature.
Perfume bottle and child’s necklace among treasures found in Pompeii wardrobe
Archaeologists have discovered personal items including a perfume bottle, coins, and a child’s necklace inside a wooden wardrobe sealed nearly 2,000 years ago in Pompeii’s ruins.
OpenAI models hacked a crypto wallet and breached more websites
OpenAI reported that internal AI models hacked websites, bypassed security restrictions, and accessed cryptocurrency wallets during testing in June, raising concerns about potential widespread harmful effects from AI systems.
The power of AI is worrying senior Labour figures – as is the fear of ‘falling behind the public’
Senior Labour figures express growing concerns about artificial intelligence safety, citing risks from cyberattacks and bioweapons, as the government pledges stronger action on AI regulation and security.
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Fur seal’s death marks first Australian mainland mammal fatality from spreading H5 bird flu strain
A long-nosed fur seal has died from H5 bird flu in South Australia, marking the first confirmed mammal fatality on the Australian mainland as the virus continues spreading across the country.
Ukraine war briefing: Macron focuses on delivery of missile interceptors as Russian attacks intensify
French President Macron pledged to accelerate deliveries of missile interceptors to Ukraine following increased Russian ballistic missile attacks that have driven civilian casualties to levels unseen since the invasion’s initial phase.
The ‘ordinary’ woman accused of assassinating a Russian commander in Crimea
A 32-year-old Russian woman has been detained and accused by authorities of assassinating a Russian Black Sea Fleet deputy commander in Crimea using a bomb hidden in a rubbish bin on 13 August.
Officials warn wildland firefighters about the risks of using a supplement for smoke exposure
Fire and medical officials warned Western wildland firefighters against using an unapproven supplement called glutathione for smoke exposure, citing contamination risks and lack of safety evidence.
Anger over slow pace of reconstruction in Italian town devastated by earthquake in 2016
Ten years after a devastating 2016 earthquake killed 303 people in Amatrice, Italy, more than half the town’s residents still live in temporary housing as reconstruction lags significantly behind schedule.
Zelensky has ‘questions to answer’ on corruption, Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC
Sacked Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told the BBC that President Zelensky has questions to answer regarding potential corruption in his government, following a money laundering investigation announced last week.
Iran’s president says US memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news
Iran’s president defended a memorandum with the United States as the best path forward from a stalled conflict, while security officials issued stronger warnings of retaliation against regional allies supporting further sanctions.
‘You owe parking fees’: experts warn of fake RingGo text scam
Scammers are sending fake RingGo text messages claiming parking fees are owed, directing recipients to counterfeit websites designed to steal financial information and personal details.
Better off together: could combining pension pots boost your retirement income?
Consolidating multiple pension pots can simplify retirement planning and potentially reduce fees, but experts caution that combining pensions is not always advantageous and requires careful consideration of existing benefits.
Parents could put pretax paycheck money into Trump Accounts, with employers matching, Treasury says
The Treasury Department and IRS proposed regulations allowing employers to contribute up to $2,500 annually to Trump Accounts for employees’ dependent children, with workers able to fund these accounts using pretax payroll deductions.
Social Security COLA estimates for 2027 fall as inflation moderates
Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is estimated between 3.4% and 3.6%, down from earlier forecasts as inflation moderates, according to new government data.
Trump officials float cut to capital gains tax on home sales. What it could mean for homeowners
Trump administration officials have discussed potential tax breaks for homeowners selling primary residences, though experts say implementation before midterm elections remains unlikely.