4 groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Wednesday 9 September 2026
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Europe may finally have found a space entrepreneur who is meeting the moment
"We will not be relevant without a massive rocket at a massive cadence."
Camden leader to stand for Keir Starmer's old seat
Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest Holborn and St Pancras for Labour on 8 October.
NASA Adds Relativity Space’s Terran R to Launch Services Contract
A NASA Launch Services (NLS) II contract has been awarded by the agency to Relativity Space Inc., and its Terran R launch service in accordance with the contract’s on-ramp provision. The Terran R launch service will be available to NASA’s launch services to use for future missions. The NLS II contracts are multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts […]
Six Chinese AI firms accused of aggressively copying US frontier models
US urges AI firms to ID, then secretly switch, Chinese users to less-capable models.
Star Trek fans break Vulcan salute record
The Science Museum hosted the record for the largest Vulcan salute on Star Trek Day.
Apple's long-rumored foldable becomes reality with the $2,000 iPhone Duo
Apple's first foldable can be yours next month.
Man denies murder after victim dies 15 years later
Daniel Allright was 16 when he was attacked in Lewisham in September 2006, and died aged 31 in 2022.
When it comes to Beatles references, scientists can't let it be
New study detects 3,200 references to Beatles song titles and lyrics in academic papers.
Death of Sir Richard Branson's wife linked to lack of medication
Lady Joan Branson died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the private Lister Hospital in Chelsea last year.
Lawsuit: Amazon refused to give pregnant workers bathroom breaks and chairs
Four women sue Amazon, say company denied basic accommodations and fired them.
Apple debuts $129 AirPods 5 with better noise cancellation and transparency mode
AirPods 5 with noise cancellation is cheaper than its predecessor.
Apple starts preorders for Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 with new Health Sensing System
New Apple Intelligence features, too.
The quick guide to fall vaccines and when you should get them
Here are the evidence-based recommendations and this year's vaccine rollout.
Princess Anne reunited with childhood riding teacher
Barbara Rosen, 94, cared for Princess Anne's childhood ponies at Windsor Castle in the 1950s.
Best figures for Williams as Lancs & Glos struggle
Gloucestershire's Will Williams relishes his return to Old Trafford with a career-best six-wicket haul against his former county Lancashire.
NASA’s Chandra Unveils Mysterious X-Ray Objects
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have discovered a new class of objects behaving unlike any they have seen before. Astronomers suggest these newly spotted objects in other galaxies may help solve not one, but two long-standing questions in astrophysics. These mysterious objects give off unusually low-energy X-rays but intense levels of ultraviolet radiation. This […]
Carse & McKinney put Durham on top against Middlesex
Brydon Carse's five-wicket haul and Ben McKinney's century put Division Two leaders Durham in control against Middlesex.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro adds variable camera aperture and a more powerful chip
There's also a new thermal management system, reducing overheating.
Fifth day of rail disruption west of Paddington
Disruption continues to rail services in London after a fire to cables on the weekend.
Derbyshire gain upper hand against Kent
Ben Aitchison passes 50 Championship wickets for the season as Derbyshire bowl out Kent for 219 and then reach 100-1 at the end of the second day's play.
Tear helps Sussex edge absorbing day against Surrey
Charlie Tear makes his highest first-class score and Oli Carter and John Simpson score fifties as Sussex edge an absorbing day against Surrey at Hove.
Popular navigation apps unlikely to ditch Mercator maps despite UN resolution
UN-backed Equal Earth map has educational value but won’t alter navigation apps.
Anthropic researcher quits with a warning: Self-improving AI could "kill us all"
"We really do earnestly believe AI could kill all humans!"
Wigan boss Peet pays tribute to retiring Farrell
Wigan Warriors boss pays tribute to his captain who is calling time on a trophy-laden playing career at the club.
Prime Video releases full trailer for Mike Flanagan's Carrie
"All I ever wanted was to go to school."
Mayor 'cheated system' on Oxford Street
Conservative leader of Westminster City Council Paul Swaddle claims the process was shortcut.
Google's AI genome system evaluates every possible one-base change
Most one-base changes to the human genome do nothing, but a few are significant.
Police must review anti-migrant protests, PM says
Downing Street says police should review responses to anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth.
Actress 'overwhelmed' by honorary doctorate
The university rewards Mia McKenna-Bruce for helping to "elevate Kent onto the national stage".
How 2 US, European Satellites Are Studying Hurricanes During El Niño
Last November, NASA and its European partners launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to improve hurricane forecasts, help protect infrastructure, and benefit commercial industries, including shipping. The satellite now is flying 30 seconds behind its predecessor, Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich. Both satellites are providing precise sea level height measurements during what oceanographers expect to be a…
Artemis II Crew at NASA Marshall
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission – NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen – visited Huntsville, Alabama, Sept. 1, 2026, where they met with the NASA workforce at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The event gave the crew an opportunity to share firsthand […]
Hospital workers suspend strike after talks offer
The UNISON union said the Northern Care Alliance has agreed to fresh talks.
E1: the illegal settlement at the heart of the UK’s West Bank trade ban
The international community has long seen the construction of E1 as a red line.
Fatigue in teenage girls linked to heavy periods and lifestyle – not iron deficiency
Overlooking the key causes of fatigue may mean missing important opportunities to support teenage girls’ health and wellbeing.
Woman's rape lies sentence 'unduly lenient'
Stacey Sharples, who falsely accused 10 men of rape, has her sentence increased to seven years.
Lam hails 'inspirational' group after sealing top-six spot
Leigh Leopards boss Adrian Lam is delighted with a top-six finish as he focuses on the final regular season match.
Queen bee killed after vandals attack community hive
A replacement queen is being introduced after vandals overturned a community beehive.
Drink up: the 20th End of the Road Reviewed
Tariq Goddard enjoys sets from Pulp, Angine de Poitrine, Gnod, Mozart Estate and more at Larmer Tree Gardens set in Thomas Hardy country. Main photograph of Pulp: Burak Cingi Things ain’t what they used to be, which for many of us is a sign that history bends towards the light, at least as far as festival antics and amenities are concerned. No more Glasgow punks throwing a raver off a bridge beca…
NOAA is putting commercial fishing ahead of conservation
Critics say the new agenda could weaken science-based rules and marine protections.
Firms fined over £1m after workman 'buried alive'
Gheorghita Arsene's death in Surrey was as "horrifying as it was preventable", says an official.
Pisa results: what they tell us about reading standards in Welsh schools – and what they don’t
Pisa should be seen as a warning light, rather than a diagnosis of what is wrong with Welsh education.
Virtually trying on clothes using AI can help cut fast-fashion waste, study reveals
Virtually trying on clothes could persuade more people to experiment with renting clothes.
Call My Agent! The Movie: why this much-loved French TV series fails as a film
Faithful fans are sure to enjoy this film-about-a-film romp, but those unfamiliar with the series might find it less engaging.
How cash-in-hand businesses can get stuck in the informal economy
The hardest part of leaving the cash economy can be the expectations of loyal customers.
NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program
Following their landmark Artemis II mission earlier this year, distinguished NASA astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning in September to emeritus status at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. In an emeritus role, individuals with a high degree of technical and professional knowledge can continue to support the agency by donating their […]
How ‘positive’ stress could improve the welfare of zoo animals
You can have too much of a good thing.
What Patriot Platform tells us about how the far right in the UK is changing its tactics
It’s becoming more mobile, networked and potentially vigilante – and draws on Christian symbolism.
'We're exhausted after sleeping on airport floor'
Kelly Fewery and Alan Jones say they are "absolutely exhausted" after being stranded in Turkey.
Du Plooy in limbo as Middlesex fight ECB overseas ruling
Middlesex remain hopeful their captain can play again this season, despite being classified as an overseas player.
'Mum and Dad are still missing after the flooding in the Himalayas'
Prajval Haldia's parents have been missing since since the floods in Tibet and Nepal of 26 August.
Carlisle sign forward Obiero from Wealdstone
Carlisle United sign forward Micah Obiero from Wealdstone on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
The Download: OpenAI’s turning point for math and a battery record
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math OpenAI says its agents have solved one of the most important open problems in mathematics. Under normal circumstances, that would…
Mayor agrees to air condition all London buses
Air conditioning will be installed in all London buses by the end of May 2027, the mayor's office says.
Blawan Reveals New Two-Track EP for XL Recordings
The record sees him lean back towards dance floor territory after last year's SickElixir LP Photo by Ryley Paskal Blawan has a new EP on the way for XL Recordings. Comprised of two tracks, titled 'Gi Mi Keys Back' and 'Auto Fake', the record builds on his mischievous modular techno sound of recent years, while leaning back towards dance floor territory after the more experimental reaches of last…
Craig and Lindsay 'are losing years of their lives'
Joe Bennett from Folkestone delivers letter to the Iranian Embassy calling for release.
UK plan to sanction Israel’s illegal West Bank settlements is a historic shift in tone and policy
The government’s move is a direct cricitism of the Netanyahu government.
Man told ChatGPT he was feeling delusional. ChatGPT insisted he was Jesus.
Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.
Liars Return with New Album, ‘A Ban On Plastic Bag Bans’
Angus Andrew's 11th studio album under the project name will be released in March Photo by Clemens Habicht Liars have shared details of a new album, titled A Ban On Plastic Bag Bans. Spanning 11 tracks, the 11th studio LP from the Angus Andrew-led project follows 2021's The Apple Drop. It explores the bureaucracy and corporate power that Andrew encountered while living in middle America, accordin…
The weight-loss drug divide: private prescribing is lowest where need is greatest
GLP-1 drugs can produce major weight loss, but their wider impact will depend on affordable treatment and appropriate support.
The Anthropocene was rejected as a geological epoch – but the idea is still changing how we see the world
New research argues no other concept reflects our planet-wide transformation in its proper context of deep time.
The right to play: displaced by conflict
With nearly 50 million children displaced by conflict, charities are finding ways to give young people something often lost in war: the chance to play The post The right to play: displaced by conflict appeared first on Positive News.
Now it’s China’s experts who are gig workers training AI data
Squeezed by a stagnant economy and state directives, China's underemployed lawyers, architects, and engineers are taking cheap gig work to teach AI their exact trades — just to pay this month's mortgage.
Out-of-contract e-bike firm refuses to quit London borough
Voi lost out on a council deal but says the authority has no legal grounds to exclude it.
‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning
Geopolitical tensions and Nato membership have put the nuclear question back on the table.
Ex-Warrington prop Vaughan to retire at end of season
York Knights prop Paul Vaughan announces he will retire from professional rugby league at the end of the season.
Bolton need to turn performances into points
Fan writer Kasey Smith reflects on yet another solid performance from Bolton Wanderers that ends in defeat.
Batteries just broke another record in the US
Battery installations hit a new record in the US in the second quarter of 2026. In total, 20.2 gigawatt-hours of new capacity came online, according to a new report. That’s enough to supply the daily electricity needs of about 700,000 homes. The surge is putting the country on a trajectory to see 71 gigawatt-hours of…
Mike D – Thank You
Mike D Thank You A Beastie Boy looks back to the sounds that made the trio great while also drawing succour from the future For the better part of a decade after fellow Beastie Boy Adam "MCA" Yauch died of cancer in 2012, a tragedy that also marked the end of the iconic hip-hop outfit, Mike D, understandably, just couldn't bring himself to make music. "I'd open a computer file, and I'd just feel…
Blown Minds: Matt Cargill’s Favourite Albums
Underground hero and Sly & The Family Drone bandleader Matt Cargill sits with Jon Buckland to discuss the free jazz, hip hop, horror and noise that has shaped his life. Photo by Lasse Marhaug You could have crossed paths with Matt Cargill keeping the show on the road at such cream-of-the-crop festivals as Supernormal and Acid Horse. Maybe you’ve been privy to his perennially bonkers and joyous ro…
Man charged over fatal crash with cyclists
A man is charged with causing death by dangerous driving after two cyclists die in a crash in Kent.
An English Western: The BBC’s Gangsters turns 50
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of a groundbreaking TV series on immigration set in Birmingham. John Quin revisits and ponders its relevance to the current moment Just like before – as Karen Carpenter once sang - it’s ‘Yesterday Once More’. The sha-la-la-la days are over and the woah, woah-ohs you hear on TV these days are the screams of ICE victims. Fascism is on the rise in France and…
Understanding the thermal ceiling in portable power
Plug a phone into a modern charger and the first 10 minutes are impressive. The next 20 are not. This is not a defect. It’s the connected device protecting itself. As temperature rises during charging, a smartphone’s battery management system reduces the current it will accept, because heat accelerates the chemical degradation that permanently reduces…
Three people injured in police vehicle crash
A collision occurred while a police vehicle was responding to an emergency incident, police say.
Hospital trust cleaners and porters strike over pay
Approximately 300 band two workers are walking out for three days of strike action at the trust.
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4995-5001: 5,000 (Martian) Days on Mars
Written by William Farrand, Senior Research Scientist, Space Science Institute Earth planning date: Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 The span of sols spanned by this blog post is noteworthy in several ways. First, Curiosity became a world-class (for Mars at least) mountaineer by passing the 1 kilometer mark of elevation from its landing site on the floor […]
Council condemns attacks on bin crews and traffic wardens
A bin wagon had a brick thrown through a side window while out on its rounds in Oldham.
Writer hopes Oasis film can help end family feuds
Steven Knight says the Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger film was "incredibly emotional".
Dad's death inspired my cancer research, says scientist
Prof Petra Hamerlik is leading a study using tear fluid to test for brain tumours at the University of Manchester.
Traders must raise £50m to buy Brixton Village
Buy Back Brixton has six months to buy both Brixton Village and Market Row for £50m.
Where is Warrington Council planning £50m of cuts?
How will Warrington Council cut its costs by about £50m?
Couple's 600-day detention should shock people, son says
Lindsay and Craig Foreman, from East Sussex, are being held in Tehran after being detained in 2025.
New technology to boost phone signal in city centre
Equipment known as small cells have been attached to lampposts to boost signals in Canterbury.
Charity seeks to 'level playing field' with 11-plus
AIM Kent offers free tutoring sessions for children from low-income households.
'Deepfake images made me out to be a sex worker'
Kirsty Pellant is calling for harm to reputation to be recognised as a distinct form of abuse.
Drug gangs exploited and raped us as teens, then police failed us, women tell BBC
Four victims describe being targeted by criminals and then not being taken seriously by the authorities.
Anak Krakatau Rumbles Again
A powerful eruption from the Indonesian volcano lofted ash into the atmosphere, disrupting thousands of flights and degrading air quality.
What OpenAI’s latest controversy tells us about the future of math
OpenAI’s latest mathematical milestone has quickly become mired in controversy. Today, the company announced that its agents have solved one of the Millennium Prize Problems, some of the most important open problems in mathematics. Under normal circumstances, that solution would be a huge feather in OpenAI’s cap. But the announcement has been overshadowed by accusations…