Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday called on artificial intelligence (AI) companies to slow down the development of the powerful technology, as concerns mount over the risks of “superintelligent” computer systems. Superintelligence is the theoretical point when AI’s capabilities exceed human intelligence. His comments came a few days after AI researcher Jacob Coxon, who left OpenAI to join Anthropic, decided to leave the industry, accusing both US companies and industry giants of “gambling with our lives” in the race to develop models capable of self-improvement. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models. Progress…

September 11, 2026 — 3:50pmSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAABenjamin Netanyahu has a strong chance of winning next month’s Israeli elections despite underwhelming poll numbers and major political challenges, according to a former top adviser to the Israeli prime minister.Melbourne-born Mark Regev, a former senior adviser to Netanyahu and Israeli ambassador to the United Kingdom, said Netanyahu has proven his doubters wrong many times before and could remain Israel’s leader after the nation votes on October 27.“In Hebrew, he is known as a magician. He’s always pulling a rabbit…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! I scour Amazon fashion finds daily, so I’m not easily surprised by the stock . . . but that changed when I checked out the retailer’s New Arrivals section. I was shocked to find the most dreamy, luxe-looking fall pieces from top brands like Dolce Vita, Madewell, Vince Camuto, Karl Lagerfeld and more. The best part? These picks start at only $7. Whether you’re searching for a classy cardigan, designer handbag, trendy jeans, polished shoes or anything in between, you’ll find…

A fan-favorite sushi joint in San Pedro is pulling the plug after 45 years as their owners head into retirement. The owners of Senfuku Japanese Restaurant –– Helen and Yoshi Kikuchi –– are planning to close the longtime restaurant next Wednesday. “For 45 years, Senfuku was so much more than a Japanese sushi restaurant. It was our second home. It was where we spent our days, celebrated special moments, made lifelong friendships, and watched so many of you become part of our family,” the restaurant posted on Instagram. Sign up for the California Morning Report newsletter The biggest news, opinion…

Robert Harris (Doubleday)The author of “Conclave” and “The Cicero Trilogy” returns to Ancient Rome with a book focusing on Emperor Augustus’ right-hand man, Agrippa. Out now Marlon James (Riverhead Books)The recipient of breathless reviews and long-listed for the Booker Prize, this crime story is set in Kingston, Jamaica, in the late 1980s. Eight gay men rehearsing for a play are brutally beaten and one is killed. In the wake of the attack, each of the survivors grapples differently with what they’ve been through. Out now Ariel Lawhon (Doubleday)Ireland’s Pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley, is the subject of this new historical novel…

Published on 11/09/2026 – 8:55 GMT+2 Brazil’s ambassador to the European Union has warned that the EU’s ban on imports of Brazilian meat risks undoing key aspects of the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fuelling a “reversal of expectations” in Brazil and mounting frustration among the country’s producers. The European Commission suspended imports of meat and other food products from Brazil last week over concerns about antimicrobial ​substances used in production, in a move that impacts millions of euros’ worth of Brazilian exports. Ambassador Pedro Miguel da Costa e Silva told Euronews that the ban targets “sensitive products” which Brazil and other…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 27-year-old Stoney Creek, Ont., man is facing hate propaganda charges following an investigation into content posted publicly on social media, police say. Investigators received a report in July 2025 about content posted to an account on X, Hamilton police said in a news release on Saturday. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. The force’s Hate Crime Unit launched an investigation into the account and the material being shared.Police said investigators identified an individual from Stoney Creek believed…

Henry Pike arrived at Gina Rinehart’s beachfront mansion near Noosa expecting a relaxed chat over a New Year’s lunch. Instead, the young, socially conservative Queensland Liberal found himself being asked to pick a side.The billionaire mining magnate, who had previously thrown the odd bit of financial support behind Pike, wanted him to distance himself from his friend and fellow right-winger Andrew Hastie and move closer to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.The word “traitor” was used repeatedly by Rinehart throughout, according to several sources who received a briefing about the January 9 meeting. It is a word – referencing Hastie’s role in…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If there’s one thing we’re excited to wear this fall, it’s a cozy matching set. If you ask Us, nothing beats the comfy feel of a soft two-piece — plus, they’re so easy to throw on and are surprisingly versatile. We’ve got our eyes on knit sets that feature a sweater-like feel and look a little more elevated than usual. The matching sets below look just like the trendy styles all the cool girls are wearing this season. These relaxed, laid-back…

A new site promises men sick or scared of the dating scene a chance to meet their dream girl. The problem is, she’s not real. The controversial freshly-launched platform, SxxxAI, encourages users to ditch the hassle of the real-world dating game by creating a girlfriend who looks and acts exactly how they want. The platform targeting males 18 and over lets lovesick members design a boo from scratch, letting them decide everything from the story of their made-up meet-cute to what she does in the virtual bedroom.  “Your perfect companion doesn’t exist yet,” the Europe-based website that cost millions to…

A conservative OnlyFans star who preaches the “tradwife” gospel is facing a holy war from critics who claim her wholesome marriage goals are antithetical to her raunchy internet hustle. Anya Lacey, in the top 0.01% of earners on the site, where she posts nude snaps and videos of her having sex with multiple partners, insists she is a God-fearing traditionalist who “100% backs Trump.” “I had so many people saying … ‘Why are you pretending to cater to conservative men?’ I am not pretending. I don’t know why it’s so unfathomable that somebody can do a job, but then also…

Previously undisclosed investigative files have emerged in connection with the attempted drone attack on a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, reports the newspaper Welt. The information is based not only on the documents themselves, but also on details from security circles. In the course of the investigation, the identities of the two suspects and details of their journeys to and from Germany apparently became known. The findings compiled in the process are said to have been crucial in prompting Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to publicly hold Russia responsible for the attack at a…

OpinionPeter HartcherPolitical and international editorSeptember 12, 2026 — 5:00amSeptember 12, 2026 — 5:00amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAOn the face of it, Andrew Hastie’s confrontation with Pauline Hanson is an entertaining personal dispute over an animated cartoon. But it runs much deeper. This week it arrived as a stark test of Australian politics. Unexpectedly, it’s also presenting a clarifying moment for Australian society.First principles here. Why would One Nation bother taunting the Liberal frontbencher as a “traitor” in a cartoon spoof?Illustration by Dionne Gain Hanson repeatedly has said that…

Us has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Black had its moment for fall, but there’s a new ‘It’ color in town, and all the fashion girls are taking it in stride. Chocolate brown makes any outfit appear ten times richer, which is probably why it’s already a fall fashion staple in wealthy women’s wardrobes. The rest of Us are finally catching on. We found 13 luxe-looking pieces that nail the trend, making you appear old money-rich from the grocery store to the wedding venue. Whether you’re searching for…

A 65-year-old California wife is accused of killing her husband with a flagpole at a Palm Desert home — as her disturbing history of alleged domestic violence comes to light. Authoritie said Vicky Kim “inflicted great bodily harm” on her husband during the alleged attack last week at a condo complex in the wealthy enclave near Palm Springs, according to court documents obtained by SFGATE. The incident unfolded on Sept. 4 at The Enclave, a condominium community that bills itself as a luxury residence and boasts fitness centers, putting greens and resort-style pools and spas. Sign up for the California…