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URSY.NEWS / The day in headlines
Thursday 24 September 2026
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CDC opens state ordering for COVID-19 vaccines after unexplained delay
Health department previously blamed delay on "not yet finalized procurement decisions."
BBC hit comedy Two Doors Down takes to the stage
The stage adaptation of the acclaimed TV comedy sees main cast reunite ahead of a new series.
Exotic animal sanctuary seeks approval on gin distillery site
Operators say the plans are appropriate for the countryside setting in southern Scotland.
Glasgow's historic Pollok House transforms for art festival
The Georgian building has been closed to the public since 2023 but has been taken over as part of this year's Sonica festival.
Mum's heartbreak over LA killing and granddaughter's location
June Bunyan's mother says she has been left in legal limbo over her daughter's death and custody of her granddaughter.
Donald Duck's uncle was partly based on Wernher von Braun
Introducing the "world-famous authority on outer space..."
NASA Welcomes Côte d’Ivoire as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory
Côte d’Ivoire signed the Artemis Accords on Thursday as the 75th signatory during a signing ceremony in the nation’s largest city Abidjan, marking the largest milestone yet for the international coalition of like-minded countries committed to peaceful and responsible space exploration. “The United States and Côte d’Ivoire already cooperate on Earth,” said NASA’s Deputy Administrator […]
NASA Shares SpaceX Crew-14 Assignments for Space Station Mission
Four crew members from three space agencies will launch to the International Space Station no earlier than spring 2027 for a long-duration science expedition as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-14 mission. NASA astronauts Kayla Barron and Chris Birch will serve as spacecraft commander and pilot, with JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Makoto Suwa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut […]
F-Droid gets its biggest update in a decade with new UI and smoother app installs
F-Droid's Android app store has been rebuilt from the ground up.
New York defies Trump admin, asks court to shut down Polymarket gambling
New York sues Polymarket as Trump admin tries to override state gambling laws.
We have a trailer for Musk documentary Elon called a "hit piece"
Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney focuses on the world's wealthiest man.
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
Japan ambassador visits Kent samurai's home town
Hiroshi Suzuki visits the birthplace of William Adams, who was made a samurai in the 16th Century.
Bowler Stevenson dies two months after Glasgow gold
Commonwealth Games bowler Mary Stevenson has died just a couple of months after winning a gold medal for Scotland at Glasgow 2026, where her winning throw earned her the moniker Mary Queen of Shots.
New Jersey fines data center $1.1M after drone pics expose 62 gas generators
Million-dollar fines won’t end billionaires’ data center pollution, neighbors fear.
NASA Unveils Winning Designs for Mars Space Food Systems Challenge
NASA announced the winners of the Deep Space Food Challenge: Mars to Table Thursday, with the top $300,000 prize being awarded to Chinyere Ukeje of Philadelphia, Pa. for the Adaptive Nourishment Infrastructure (ANI) food system concept. This competition challenged solvers to explore innovative solutions for integrated space food systems that would provide safe, nutritious meals […]
Kent make good start against Gloucs in promotion bid
Kent remain in pole position for promotion from Division Two after they enjoy a good opening day against Gloucestershire.
Northants promotion hopes dented after Lord's collapse
Northamptonshire's hopes of promotion from Division Two fade following a poor opening day against Middlesex.
Worker at care home in BBC investigation faces being struck off
Amina Sani, who was secretly filmed at an Inverness care home, denies allegations made against her.
Driver arrested on suspicion of drugs possession after young boy hit by car
The boy, understood to be aged about five, was taken to hospital with a broken leg.
Biker killed in crash seconds after failing to stop for police
Two officers on routine patrol signalled to the biker to stop a minute before he was involved in a fatal crash in Edinburgh.
Somerset title hopes fade as Lawrence stars for Surrey
Dan Lawrence hits his sixth County Championship century of the season as Surrey dominate the opening day of the final Division One match with Somerset.
NASA’s Machines for Mars Make Beer Bubbly
Carbon-capture technology repurposed for breweries spreads and finds new applications
Practicing for Safe Landings on the Moon and Beyond
In this Aug. 27, 2026, image, an Alta-X drone flies an advanced guidance and navigation system known as the Safe and Precise Landing – Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) experiment near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. Researchers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston developed SPLICE, which successfully completed simulated lunar descent and […]
Google's first Suncatcher orbital data center test launches October 1
Google's experimental orbital data center will have four TPUs and only run for 15 minutes at a time.
OpenAI agent “didn’t accept no for an answer” in Australian government breach
"There will obviously be legal consequences," prime minister promises.
Independence manoeuvres, council shake-ups and political GIFs – Politics Show
Political analysis with Natalie Higgins, Phil Sim and former MSP Paul O’Kane.
Woman jailed over ammonia attack on friend in Glasgow city centre
Gwen Dempster threw the caustic substance at another woman during a row in the city's Buchanan Street.
Formula 1 looks at 3.0 L V8 turbos and smaller hybrids for 2030
F1 wants smaller, lighter cars that are not energy-starved like the 2026 hybrids.
US-India Satellite Captures Time-lapse Video of Volcanic Eruption
Like tendrils on a vine, lava spreads out from the northern crater of Krasheninnikov, a volcano pair on the Pacific coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. On July 30, 2025, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake had struck in the nearby ocean, apparently jolting one of the two volcanoes awake. A few days later, for the first time in […]
Glasgow City Council to fire and rehire over 23,000 employees
It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer.
Leigh full-back O'Brien signs one-year contract
Leigh Leopards full-back Gareth O'Brien signs a new contract to remain with the Super League club next season.
G20 needs a new approach to tackle the changing world order
The UK has an opportunity to revolutionise the way the G20 operates as a problem-solving body.
Apple Day called off after poor harvest
It is the first time the event has been cancelled in 24 years.
Thefts fall at London stations following crackdown
Luggage theft at King's Cross and St Pancras stations decreases, British Transport Police says.
Swinney backs decriminalisation of drugs after spike in deaths
The Scottish First Minister has backed the move - though it would have to be signed off by the UK government.
Need To Know Kent
Forestry England is introducing parking charges at some woodland carparks.
More than one in three illicit drug samples contain unexpected substances, testing finds
Drug testing has found potent synthetic opioids and other unexpected substances in products sold as heroin, diazepam and cannabis.
Why winter cold spells are getting milder
Across the northern hemisphere, cold spells are becoming milder as the temperatures rise, with their intensity decreasing by 0.3°C per decade.
Women have been priests in Sweden since 1960 – but the battle for gender equality in the Church continues
Officially recognising women’s vocation to the priesthood continues to elicit opposition from conservative factions of the Church.
Can HRT prevent dementia? What the latest research tells us
The type of menopause and differences between women taking HRT complicate claims about its potential to prevent dementia.
UN chief says world’s biggest problem is the changing way power is used – Donald Trump’s speech confirms his diagnosis
The UN general assembly meeting brought together many leaders whose countries are locked in conflict.
This 18th-century Gospel has reignited a fierce battle over Ethiopia’s looted heritage
The controversy highlights a broader, escalating global movement demanding the return of African antiquities.
Government hacks, rogue agents and no transparency: can we ever fully trust AI?
AI expert Nick Jennings speaks to The Conversation Weekly podcast about calls for an slowdown in the development of frontier AI models.
Sebadoh’s ‘Harmacy’ Set for 30th Anniversary Reissue
The updated release takes in 16 additional rare and unreleased tracks Photo by Charles Peterson Sebadoh's 1996 album Harmacy is being reissued by Sub Pop. The updated release will take in 16 bonus tracks, including alternate versions, rare B-sides, BBC radio sessions, and live material from the Harmacy era. The original album has also been remastered for the reissue. It will be made available on…
NASA chief concerned China may deny access to parts of South Pole
"If you come up short with who comes down the ladder first, the impact is felt around the world."
Overprescribing can take a toll on older peoples’ health and independence – here’s what can be done
Around 8 million people in England take five or more prescription drugs each day.
Pair jailed over £1.5m drugs supply hub in warehouse
Ben Terry, from Dundee, and Mark Davidson, from Mosstodloch, have been jailed for nine years and five months each.
Meta puts its AI assistant on a keychain
Meta says the keychain-sized Muse Charm will ship in December.
Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Almost three-quarters of the 72 five-year plans published by China this year include policies or targets related to climate change… The post Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy appeared first on Carbon Brief.
NASA to Study Human Health, Performance During Crew-13 Mission
During NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑13 mission aboard the International Space Station, astronauts will support a series of biomedical and human performance investigations, including a new collaborative effort to study how spaceflight affects blood flow and clotting. NASA also is testing crew members’ manual piloting skills, evaluating methods to counter vision and brain changes, gathering essential health…
Trump and Xi face an AI security dilemma – but face-to-face diplomacy could be a start in mitigating it
The question is whether both leaders appreciate each other’s security fears.
Shetland awarded £23m to develop inter-island tunnels plan
One tunnel is expected to cost more than £500m.
Lorry oil spill closes motorway for hours
A section of the southbound M61 near Bolton was closed after the spillage on Thursday morning.
McLachlan & Wills back from injury to face Australia
Rachel McLachlan and Evie Wills return from injury to start for Scotland Women against Australia in their final home match of the WXV Series on Saturday.
Bad Brains to Release First Demo Tape From 1979
Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording captures the D.C. punk group's recording session at Arlington, Virginia’s Inner Ear Studios Bad Brains are releasing their fabled first demo tape recording for the first time, in the form of Are You Ready: The First Studio Recording (Inner Ear - March 1979). Recorded in 1979 at Arlington, Virginia’s Inner Ear Studios, the material on the tape has been new…
Girl killed in crash near Highgate School
A 68-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving, the Met says.
Man arrested after police stand-off in Perth
Police were called to reports of items being thrown from the window of an upper-floor flat.
Plane landed with 'minutes of fuel' left
The jet carrying 177 people had about 1% of its fuel remaining after a series of diversions last year.
Harlequins duo injured but Bath's Stuart returns
Harlequins are without injured George Furbank and Marcus Smith for Friday's Prem opener but Bath's have Will Stuart back in their XV, while Newcastle start seven new signings.
Recycled clothes used to tackle potholes
The material made from recycled textile waste is being tested in Mote Park and Penenden Heath.
Neet with a disability: what’s holding back visually impaired young people who want to work
Young people described an inaccessible job market.
Channel sees busiest day of 2026 for small boats
A total of 781 migrants arrive on Wednesday, but the yearly total is below the same point in 2025.
The Download: a bid to scrap the virtual wall and AI hits Climate Week
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. A congressional representative just proposed killing America’s border tower program Delia Ramirez, a Democratic US representative from Illinois, has announced plans to introduce legislation to terminate the surveillance tower program along…
'I'm here to change the story' - McBurnie on Scotland recall
Ollie McBurnie on his Scotland return, fresh perspective and first-goal ambition.
GB Energy boss defends Aberdeen job creation record
Dan McGrail says the state-owned renewables investment firm is directly recruiting two people a week, and its funding is benefitting thousands more.
Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK
The latest surge in fossil-fuel prices means it is now up to nine times cheaper in the UK to drive… The post Analysis: EVs are now nine times cheaper than petrol or diesel to drive in the UK appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Erol Alkan Details Book on Club Night Trash
Marking 20 years since the final edition of the party, the book will look back over its decade-long run Erol Alkan is writing a book on Trash, the legendary London club night that he founded in 1997. Trash: A Club, A Sound, A Home comes 30 years on from the event's founding, and two decades on from its final edition, and will look back over the decade-long history of the party, as well as the sce…
Edinburgh Zoo's red panda goes to the vet for toothache
Red panda Bruce laid on his back under a general anaesthetic, as vets removed the problem tooth and checked him for other illnesses.
Wilson & Curtis leave Scotland squad to join U-21s
Forwards James Wilson and Findlay Curtis leave the Scotland Nations League squad in order to play for the Under-21 team against Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
Brain Damage: 1991 and how Grunge Forced Metal to Grow up
1991 was the most pivotal year of rock's history thanks to Nirvana, Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers, but the closer you look the more complex the story gets, says Joel McIver I’ve just read Shooting Up And Making Out, the imminent memoir by the late L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, a great book that among many other insights tells us exactly what it was like to be a maker of abrasive, semi-undergro…
There's a new way to break RSA that's faster than anything we've seen before
Until now, cryptographers thought factoring was the only way to break RSA. Not anymore.
Family's grief 'too deep for words' as remains found
The remains were found close to the M67 in Hyde, Tameside beneath a railway bridge late at night.
Before I Forget by Anne Pauly: a touching and surprisingly funny meditation on caring for ageing abusive parents
How do you put the past aside when you have no choice but to care for a parent who treated you badly?
The Love Hypothesis and the rise of romance adaptations: how readers became part of the marketing machine
Streamers are increasingly treating established online fan communities as part of the adaptation process itself.
A new venomous British snake? Why there’s no need to panic
Why the smooth snake is in far more need of protection than humans.
Water failures in England and Wales are a warning for Canada and the US
Water services are too important to fail. If a utility becomes financially unstable, consequences are passed on to customers, regulators and governments.
Review: Apple's hyper-pricey M5 Ultra Mac Studio made me into a vibe coder
Usable local AI is a lot of fun, but how much would you pay for it?
Glasgow drug services to be combined in £2m savings drive
The enhanced drug treatment service and complex needs service are to be closed.
Onley on Grand Tour goals and growing confidence after Vuelta boost
A Grand Tour victory is on Oscar Onley's list of career goals as the Scottish rider insists on keeping things simple to grow in confidence and avoid pressure.
Plan for rooftop 5G base station in historic part of Inverness
Six antennas on the BT Telephone Exchange are to be removed with nine new ones.
Fire at abandoned Coatbridge school was started deliberately
The former Greenhill Primary School site in Coatbridge was badly damaged after the blaze.
Glasgow anti-social behaviour dispersal zone extended until December
Officers are able to ban groups of two or more people from the area if their behaviour is "impacting on the safety and well-being" of others.
AI is dominating the conversation at Climate Week
This week, world leaders descended on Manhattan for the UN General Assembly. It’s also New York Climate Week—investors, policymakers, advocates, and journalists are colliding at panels, talks, and fancy dinners. With so many climate voices in one place, the discourse can feel a little louder than usual. This year, the unavoidable topic is artificial intelligence.…
China is excelling in health tech. That’s good news for the world
Ruby Wang, a physician and biotech consultant in the U.K., on her upcoming book on the emergence of China as a global health superpower.
35 Years On: A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory Revisited
Angus Batey revisits the history and lasting legacy of A Tribe Called Quest's Low End Theory There's a wonderful moment in Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, Michael Rapaport's fascinating new documentary about A Tribe Called Quest. Jive records CEO Barry Weiss recalls the label's internal reaction when staff first heard the group's second LP, The Low End Theory. "It was…
Podcast: Hibs' manager hunt & Scotland start afresh
Scotland's new era starts, Hibs search for a boss and Celtic's finances.
Gamer granny named oldest female Fortnite streamer in world record book
Cath Bowie, from Moray, began playing the online shooter in 2017 and now has an audience of around 24,000 followers.
Will Saints reign again or new winners rise? - Prem Rugby club guide
BBC Sport commentators and reporters analyse how the 10 Prem Rugby clubs will fare ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season.
'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Overlooked by Steve Clarke and dismissed by some Scotland fans, but Oli McBurnie returns with a point to prove, writes Tom English.
Hibs impressed by Reedijk in manager search - gossip
Hibs nearing a decision on new coach as Rangers star admits he was ready to move on over the summer...
Scotland's papers: Drug death 'failure' and human trafficking dawn raids
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Girl, 7, wins national Lowry art prize
Mia says she is "really happy" to have her artwork on display in the Lowry museum.
Roadworks to cause 'severe congestion' at M60 junction
Motorway users are warned of major disruption around Simister Island on the M60 in Bury.
Quiet Storm by Space Afrika
Manchester duo go big, vastly expanding their palette with strings, harps and a plethora of special guests Photograph credit: Timon Benson. Art Direction: Alexander Luc and Timon Benson. Clothing: Omar Afridi X VUJA DÉ There is a particular kind of light that only exists after rain has finished falling but before the sun has arrived – a grey-gold hour where the wet ground holds more colour than t…
Restored historic buildings make Scottish architecture shortlist
An outdoor pool, public library and university building are in the running for Scotland's top award.
New forensic nurses to help victims of rape and sexual assault
Until now, only doctors could carry out medical examinations to gather evidence.
Wasp spider spotted in region for first time
Wasp spiders pose no threat to humans, despite their warning colours and size, Chester Zoo says.
Police arrest 36 in raids on Vietnamese crime gangs linked to human trafficking
About 300 officers took part in simultaneous early-morning raids at 47 sites across Scotland.
'Lump on head was cancer eating hole in my skull'
Katrina Fox says she joked with friends about her golf ball-sized growth, even nicknaming it Bert.
Greens aim for first London MP in Holborn race
There are 15 candidates standing in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election on Thursday 8 October.
Thames Water says hosepipe ban could last months yet
The restriction is affecting the 10.1 million customers that are served by Thames Water.
Forest visitors respond ahead of parking charges
Forestry England is introducing charges for parking at the wood near Ashford from October.
Call for bus driver rights in contracts ruled out
Calls to have basic rights for bus drivers to be written into operators' contracts is ruled out by the mayor of London.
Rise in 'commuter students' due to living costs
Some young people are staying at home while attending university as they cannot afford to move.
Death bloom on the horizon for giant agave
An asparagus-shaped shoot, called a peduncle, will reach 16ft before sprouting yellow and pink flowers.
Immersion – What Is Lost Will Return
Immersion What Is Lost Will Return Immersion find new shapes within familiar sounds, turning repetition into something restless What Is Lost Will Return by Immersion Given the history behind Immersion, it would be easy to hear What Is Lost Will Return as a record looking backwards. That is a useful quality for a band with Colin Newman and Malka Spigel’s respective histories: there is no shortage…
APOD: 2026 September 24 – The Ghosts of Five Supernovas
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 24 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. OriginalAnnotated The Ghosts […]
Cloudy Cloak Over the Northwest
A low-lying cloud layer brought autumn ambience to western Washington and Oregon, while mountainous areas near the coast remained above the pall.