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    Samsung to more than double HBM4 chip output●Samsung is expected to more than double output of its HBM4 and HBM4E DRAMYhnBusinessFinance5618 min ago

    Samsung is expected to more than double its output of HBM4 and HBM4E high-bandwidth memory DRAM, according to sources cited by South Korean outlet Sedaily. The expansion signals Samsung's push to scale up next-generation memory supply amid booming demand from AI chipmakers, where it faces intense competition with SK Hynix in the high-bandwidth memory market.

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    Virat Kohli to retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup●Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after 2027 World Cup✉newsSportCricket14 min ago

    Virat Kohli says he will retire from India cricket after the 2027 World Cup. The Indian batting star, one of the most decorated players of his generation, has indicated the tournament will mark the end of his international career. Fans and commentators are debating how the former captain will bow out and whether he can add another World Cup title before stepping away.

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    New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m over unpermitted generators●New Jersey datacenter fined $1.1m after visual investigation showed dozens of unpermitted generatorsMmastodonTechnology4445 min ago

    New Jersey regulators have issued a record $1.1m fine against DataOne's datacenter facility in Vineland after dozens of unpermitted generators were documented there. The enforcement action followed a visual investigation by Floodlight, carried out with The Guardian, which found the backup power equipment had been installed without required permits. The case highlights growing scrutiny of datacenters' environmental impacts and their rapidly expanding energy infrastructure.

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    Japan takes on India in one-off T20I at Suzuki Cup●Japan vs India | Match Highlights | Only T20I | #JPNvIND #SuzukiCup▶youtubeSportCricket29.7M14 min ago

    India and Japan faced off in a one-off T20I as part of the Suzuki Cup, with match highlights drawing massive attention from cricket fans. The fixture between an established cricketing power and an emerging Asian side has generated wide discussion, with highlights distributed by Star Sports attracting tens of millions of engagements online.

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    Iowa defeated Michigan 20-19 on a last-second touchdown, delivering a stunning upset in college football. The dramatic finish is drawing widespread reaction from fans, with discussion centered on the decisive late score, Michigan's inability to close out the game, and what the loss means for the Wolverines' season and rankings.

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    California studies solar panels over irrigation canals●What California is learning from solar panels built over irrigation canalsYhnScience37030 min ago

    California is testing and studying solar panels built over irrigation canals, a design meant to generate clean energy while shading water and reducing evaporation. Early findings from pilot projects are shaping how the state evaluates wider rollout of the approach. The idea has drawn attention as a way to save land and conserve water at the same time.

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    Hooked on vapes, some smokers turn to cigarettes to quit●People hooked on vapes try a new way to quit: cigarettesYhnCultureTelevision2478 min ago

    Some people who became dependent on nicotine through vaping are switching back to traditional cigarettes as a way to quit, according to a Bloomberg report. The reversal highlights how vaping, marketed as a safer alternative, has created a new generation of nicotine users struggling to stop, with some viewing cigarettes as easier to give up than e-cigarettes.

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    Streltsova says she models herself on Shcherbakova at Junior Grand Prix▼юниорский гран-при по фигурному катаниюGgoogleRUSportSports2005 min ago

    Russian figure skater Streltsova, competing at the junior Grand Prix series, said in an interview with Match TV that she looks up to Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova as her role model. Her comments are drawing attention as the junior Grand Prix season unfolds, with fans following the next generation of Russian skaters and their ambitions on the international stage.

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    Robin Williams' Daughter Slams AI Videos: 'Have Some Shame'●Robin Williams' Daughter to Fans Creating AI Videos: 'Have Some Shame'YhnCultureFilm969 min ago

    Zelda Williams, daughter of the late actor Robin Williams, has publicly condemned fans using artificial intelligence to create videos featuring her father, telling them to "have some shame." She has long been an outspoken critic of AI recreations of deceased performers, arguing they exploit grieving families and misrepresent the dead. Her comments have reignited debate over the ethics of AI-generated likenesses of celebrities who can no longer consent.

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    Art therapist quoted by Vice and Forbes turns out to be AI-generated▼Prominent art therapist quoted by Vice, Forbes and others is AI-generatedYhnHealthMental Health155 min ago

    A widely quoted art therapist featured in articles by Vice, Forbes and other outlets has been revealed as an AI-generated persona that does not exist. The discovery raises fresh concerns about journalists' reliance on unverified expert sources and how easily fabricated credentials can pass through editorial checks at major publications.

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    The United States men's national team beat Peru heavily in an international friendly in Orlando, the fifth match of Peru's era under coach Mano Menezes. Gianluca Lapadula scored for Peru to briefly level the match, but the US pulled away to win 3-1, with American media highlighting the impact of the team's new generation of players. Peruvian coverage focused on the harsh defeat at the start of their friendly tour.

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    A Hacker News post presents a project that trains a machine-learning model to detect AI-generated web content using only structural signals of pages, such as layout and markup patterns, rather than the text itself. The post links to an arXiv paper describing the approach. Commenters in the thread are discussing the method, its accuracy, and what it means for identifying machine-written material online, though details of the discussion are limited to the post itself.

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    Bedminster AI mural condemned as insult to artists●Community condemn Bedminster AI mural as 'insult' to artistsYhnScienceSpace Policy375 min ago

    A mural created using artificial intelligence in Bedminster, Bristol, has drawn sharp criticism from local residents and artists, who have described it as an insult to the artistic community. The backlash reflects ongoing anger over AI-generated work replacing human creativity in public art spaces. Critics argue the piece undermines the skills and livelihoods of traditional mural painters.

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    Commentators are arguing that media coverage of artificial intelligence focuses too much on speculative, science-fiction-style scenarios while ignoring the concrete harm generative AI is already causing to people today. The piece says society should not waste time fantasizing about distant risks and should instead address the real, present-day damage. The argument is fueling debate about how AI dangers should be framed.

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    Will Jacks Stars With Runs and Five Wickets as England Beat Sri Lanka●Will Jacks Runs & 5 Wicket Haul | Highlights - England v Sri Lanka | 1st Metro Bank ODI 2026▶youtubeSportCricket3.5M14 min ago

    Will Jacks delivered an all-round performance in the first One Day International between England and Sri Lanka, scoring runs and taking a five-wicket haul. Highlights published by the England and Wales Cricket Board have drawn heavy attention, with millions engaging as cricket fans react to the standout display in the Metro Bank ODI series opener.

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    Minnesota project pairs farming with solar power●Minnesota agrivoltaics project shows promise of mixing farming, solar power✉newsEnvironmentEnergy30 min ago

    A Minnesota agrivoltaics project is showing that crops and solar panels can share the same land. By mounting panels high enough for farm equipment and crops to fit beneath, the project aims to generate renewable energy while keeping farmland in production, offering a possible model for reducing land-use conflicts over the expanding solar industry.

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    Restaurants Turn to AI Food Ads, Diners Recoil●Restaurants Are Using AI to Advertise Their Food and It's Making People SickYhnLifeFood131 min ago

    Restaurants are increasingly using AI image generators to create advertisements for their food, and the results are putting customers off. Reports say AI-generated images of dishes look unnatural and unappetising, with diners expressing disgust at glossy, distorted portrayals of meals. The Wall Street Journal covers the trend, noting a backlash as businesses trade authentic food photography for cheaper automated imagery, alienating the very customers the ads are meant to attract.

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    Pakistan and India clash in U19 Asia Cup cricket highlights●Pakistan vs India u19 Asia Cup Full Highlight .▶youtubeSportCricket2.4M14 min ago

    Fans are watching highlights of the Under-19 Asia Cup match between Pakistan and India, the fiercest rivalry in cricket. The Pakistan Under-19 side faced India in a tournament clash that has drawn massive attention across South Asia and beyond, with millions of views as supporters debate the result and standout performances.

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    Young people are replacing Google search with AI chatbots●Study: Young users (9 to 18Y) ditch Google for AI, with unknown consequencesYhnHealthNutrition6623 min ago

    A new Norwegian science study reports that users aged 9 to 18 increasingly turn to AI tools instead of traditional Google searches for information online. Researchers caution that the consequences of this shift remain unknown, raising concerns about how young people evaluate sources, verify facts, and develop search skills as AI-generated answers replace conventional search results.

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    New Jersey fines data center $1.1 million over hidden generators●New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generatorsYhnHealthFitness9422 min ago

    New Jersey regulators have fined a data center $1.1 million after aerial imagery revealed 62 unpermitted gas generators on the site. The discovery has drawn attention to how data centers expand their power infrastructure without public oversight, and to the growing role of satellite and drone surveillance in environmental enforcement.

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    8 in 10 young people say smartphones harm daily life●8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday lifeYhnSportFootball1519 min ago

    A new survey in the Netherlands finds that roughly 8 in 10 people aged 16 to 34 believe their smartphone use harms their everyday life. The figure is drawing attention for how widely young adults themselves acknowledge the problem, fuelling ongoing debate about screen time, attention, and digital wellbeing among a generation that grew up with mobile devices.

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    Another Iconic Video Game Franchise Is Getting a Long-Awaited Reboot●Forget 'Resident Evil,' Another Iconic Video Game Franchise Is Getting a Long-Awaited Reboot✉newsCultureGaming6 min ago

    A new report says an iconic video game franchise, one frequently mentioned alongside Resident Evil, is finally receiving a long-awaited reboot. Few details have been confirmed so far, but fans of classic gaming franchises are reacting to the prospect of a fresh take on a beloved series. Franchise revivals remain a major trend in the gaming and entertainment industries, with studios increasingly revisiting well-known properties for new audiences.

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    Roy Keane criticises Cole Palmer over England withdrawal●Roy Keane takes aim at Chelsea’s Cole Palmer over England withdrawal https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09MmastodonSportSoccer218 min ago

    Roy Keane has criticised Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer after he withdrew from the England squad. The Manchester United legend questioned the circumstances of Palmer's withdrawal, prompting debate among fans about player availability and fitness ahead of England fixtures. Keane's comments on England matters continue to generate strong reaction whenever he weighs in on current players.

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    Ollaya is a project being discussed on Hacker News, described as 'Ollama for open-source, Jev-style decision models'. The framing suggests a tool that makes decision-making models as easy to run locally as Ollama made large language models, though the single post title gives little detail. With 537 likes and a high rank, commenters appear interested in the analogy to Ollama, but the posts collected do not explain what the tool actually does or why it is generating attention.

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    Jalen Brunson Headlines SNL Season 52 Premiere●Jalen Brunson Brings the New York Knicks to the ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 Premiere # TV # TVNews # JalenBrunson #MmastodonCultureTelevision18 min ago

    New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is set to bring his teammates to the season 52 premiere of Saturday Night Live, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The appearance ties the NBA team to the show's opening episode, alongside musical guest KATSEYE, drawing attention from both basketball and television fans in New York and beyond.

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    Hershey’s Brings Back Iconic Candy From the 1800s●Hershey’s Just Brought Back an Iconic Candy From the 1800s✉newsLifeFood1 min ago

    Hershey’s has relaunched an iconic candy that dates back to the 1800s, according to Allrecipes. The return of the vintage sweet is drawing attention from nostalgia-minded candy fans, who are sharing the news and reacting to the revival of a long-absent treat from one of America’s best-known chocolate makers.

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    A debate about whether it is appropriate to order iced coffee during a job interview is circulating on Bluesky. Posts show people arguing over whether the choice signals immaturity or professionalism, with some calling the criticism absurd and others sharing anecdotes about hiring managers judging candidates' drink orders. The discussion has grown as users repeat and rebut the claim, turning a small workplace-etiquette question into a wider argument about hiring culture and generational judgment.

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    Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's power demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # RenewablMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy730 min ago

    Solar and wind generation covered a record 80% of electricity demand on Australia's national grid, a milestone for the country's renewable energy transition reported by The Guardian. The figure highlights how quickly large shares of intermittent renewables can now supply a major grid, fueling discussion about Australia's energy policy and the pace of its shift away from coal and gas.

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    Starlink satellite drift could track weather from orbit●Astronomer watches Starlink satellites sinking to build a 'planetary barometer'YhnScience6537 min ago

    An astronomer is tracking the gradual orbital decay of Starlink satellites, using their sinking altitudes as a kind of 'planetary barometer' to gauge density changes in the upper atmosphere. Because satellite drag responds to solar activity and atmospheric heating, the constellation's thousands of spacecraft could double as a global measuring network. The approach highlights ongoing tension between the megaconstellation and observational astronomy.

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    SpaceX Starship prepares for bid to reach orbit●Will SpaceX's Starship finally make it to orbit? We're about to find out✉newsScienceSpace36 min ago

    SpaceX is preparing its Starship rocket for a launch attempt that could see the vehicle reach orbit for the first time. The fully reusable, next-generation rocket has yet to complete an orbital flight, and anticipation is high among space enthusiasts. Observers are watching to see whether the vehicle will perform as designed and how the attempt will affect future missions.

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    AI chatbots get financial questions wrong most of the time●AI chatbots give wrong answers to financial queries 'most of the time'YhnBusinessFinance15755 min ago

    A Financial Times report says AI chatbots give incorrect answers to financial questions 'most of the time', raising fresh concerns about relying on generative AI for money advice. Readers are debating the accuracy of chatbots like ChatGPT on financial topics and what the findings mean for consumers and firms using AI assistants.

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    Costa Rica to invest $300 million in grid modernization●Costa Rica “invertirá 300 millones de dólares de financiamiento de la Unión Europea (UE) y Francia para modernizar su siMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy630 min ago

    Costa Rica will invest $300 million in funding from the European Union and France to modernize its electricity system and move toward greater renewable energy generation. The announcement highlights continued European support for decarbonization efforts in Latin America, with Costa Rica already known for drawing most of its power from renewable sources.

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    Trump moves to roll back Biden-era fuel economy rules●Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars✉newsLifeAutos54 min ago

    President Trump announced he is rolling back fuel economy standards for cars introduced under the Biden administration. The rules, which required automakers to improve vehicle efficiency, were a centerpiece of former President Biden's climate agenda. The rollback is expected to ease requirements on carmakers but could increase US fuel consumption and emissions, drawing criticism from environmental groups.

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    Laver Cup results draw tennis fan attention●What were the Laver Cup results?✉newsSportTennis15 min ago

    Tennis followers are asking about the latest Laver Cup results, with the team competition between Europe and the rest of the world generating searches for final scores and match outcomes. The exhibition-style event, founded by Roger Federer's team, regularly draws attention when play concludes.

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    Wind and Solar Grow, But Fossil Fuels Rise Too●Environment: Wind and solar are increasing but so are fossil fuels✉newsEnvironment32 min ago

    Global energy analysis shows wind and solar power capacity and generation continuing to expand rapidly, yet fossil fuel use is rising at the same time rather than being displaced. Commentators note that growing overall energy demand means renewables are adding to supply instead of replacing coal, oil and gas, keeping emissions concerns alive despite record clean-energy investment.

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    Next-generation geothermal energy challenges fossil fuels▼Next-generation geothermal energy systems are coming for your fossil fuels... https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/09/26/g eoMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy330 min ago

    Next-generation geothermal energy systems are being presented as a serious challenger to fossil fuels in the United States. A CleanTechnica article from September 2026 argues that advances in geothermal technology, combined with supportive US energy policy, could make geothermal a major renewable pillar, drawing attention from clean-energy advocates discussing US energy policy and the renewables transition.

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    Solar to Overtake Coal in Texas by 2026, EIA Says●Solar to Surpass Coal in Texas Power Generation in 2026, EIA Says✉newsEnvironmentEnergy30 min ago

    The US Energy Information Administration projects that solar power generation in Texas will surpass coal in 2026, marking a milestone in the state's energy transition. Texas, already the leading US state for both wind and utility-scale solar additions, is expected to see coal's share of its electricity mix fall further as new solar capacity comes online and coal plants continue retiring.

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    Hong Kong police probe suspected pinhole cameras in gym changing rooms▼Hong Kong police investigate suspected pinhole cameras in gym changing rooms✉newsHealthFitness22 min ago

    Hong Kong police are investigating reports of suspected pinhole cameras discovered in gym changing rooms in the city. The alleged hidden devices have raised privacy concerns among gym-goers, and the case has drawn attention in local media as authorities work to determine who installed the cameras and how many people may have been recorded.

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    Smoother perovskite films push triple-junction solar cells to 30.1% efficiency●Smoother perovskite films lift three-layer solar cell efficiency to 30.1%✉newsEnvironmentEnergy30 min ago

    Researchers report that making perovskite films smoother has raised the efficiency of a three-layer, or triple-junction, solar cell to 30.1%, a new benchmark for this class of device. Reducing surface roughness helps the stacked layers convert more sunlight into electricity. The result fuels ongoing excitement about perovskite technology as a cheaper, potentially more efficient alternative to conventional silicon solar panels.

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    Scientists discover molecular 'self-destruct' switch in stressed cells●Molecular 'self-destruct' switch discovered: How stressed cells decide between survival and death✉newsScienceBiology34 min ago

    Researchers report the discovery of a molecular switch that determines whether a stressed cell survives or triggers its own death. The finding sheds light on how cells weigh damage against recovery, a process central to ageing, cancer and inflammatory disease. The announcement is drawing attention across science news coverage as biologists consider what the mechanism could mean for future therapies that tip damaged cells toward repair or self-destruction.

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