US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Pike, 50, continues to receive critical medical care while handcuffed in hospital, according to a statement from her lawyers on…
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Supercomputing researchers document evolution of AI hardware
As artificial intelligence transforms industries and national security, understanding the latest hardware capabilities is important for maintainind technological advantage. AI…
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
Chris Bourg named vice provost and Barbara K. Ostrom (1978) Director of the MIT Libraries
Chris Bourg, who has served as director of the MIT Libraries since 2015, has been named vice provost and Barbara…
MIT announces the MIT for America initiative, to strengthen STEM education across the country
MIT is launching a new strategic initiative today: MIT for America, which seeks to strengthen STEM education nationally, at many…
Former German spy chief arrested for espionage and treason
August Hanning is accused of obtaining classified information for a foreign power.
Trump says ‘threat’ led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford
The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home…
No10 insists UK military base RAF Fairford is safe after US withdraws bombers
US media reported a new threat led to the bombers being removed on Sunday, following an incident near the base…
Spanish PM Sánchez calls early election after housing protests
Sánchez says Spain will head to the polls on 29 November after recent defeats on measures aimed at addressing the…
Right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round of Brazil election
With neither candidate getting more than 50% of the vote, the election will go to a run-off on 25 October.
US air force removes all bombers from British military base RAF Fairford
No reason has been given for the withdrawal, but it follows a major incident last week when police were alerted…
Kyiv bridge hit in further Russian drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Unverified video shows a drone hitting the Northern Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
Australia investigating Flydubai co-pilot’s links to country
State police and the country’s security agency are looking into the co-pilot, who attempted to take control of a Flydubai…
Tennessee prison chief to resign after Christa Pike’s failed execution, governor says
Pike survived two lethal injections on Wednesday and is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with axe, UAE official says
The flydubai plane plunged more than 17,000ft two and a half hours into its journey before passengers and crew overpowered…
Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
The attack on Northern Bridge comes after repeat attacks on another major bridge in recent days.
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Computational tools for society’s most complex challenges
As far back as she can remember, Cathy Wu ’12, MNG ’13 wanted to find ways to solve problems to…
Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
Documenting the tech worker movement
Despite the “dot-com crash” in 2000, the tech industry remained an attractive career destination for many who believed technology represented…
‘I was not going to let others die’ – pilot of Flydubai flight describes cockpit attack by co-pilot
Capt Smit Machchhar, who was stabbed during the flight, speaks to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
3 Questions: A new resource to empower young entrepreneurs
The book “Disciplined Entrepreneurship” by Bill Aulet, managing director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship and the Ethernet…
US says Europe should ready fuel supplies as Trump threatens diesel ban
President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports in a bid to ease prices in the US ahead of…
New tool lets users repair AI-generated 3D models, then fabricate them just the way they want
“What you see is what you get” is a guiding principle for many software engineers — create programs where the content…
Tennessee halts executions after death row inmate Christa Pike survives hers
Christa Pike was transported to hospital after the failed attempts. Her condition remains unknown.
US death row inmate Christa Pike taken to hospital after surviving two lethal injections, says lawyer
Her lawyer says Pike is being “provided life-saving measures” after two syringes of pentobarbital.
‘Hero’ pilot stabbed by other pilot on Israel-bound plane, Israeli PM says
Passengers and crew overpowered the attacker and safely landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.
MIT Transit Lab to develop an AI platform for public transit agencies
Google.org announced on Sept. 15 that the MIT Transit Lab is a recipient of $2.1 million in funding — one…
What we know about the Dubai-Israel plane incident after reported stabbing
The Saudi Arabian airport where the FlyDubai plane was diverted to said the captain and first officer were injured.
Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
In total 11 regions of the country were attacked overnight, with residential buildings and railways also targeted, the Ukrainian PM…
Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons
Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer’s safety limits.
Spain announces ban on evictions after protests over 87-year-old woman’s removal from flat
The ban is part of a number of proposals that must be approved in parliament within 30 days.
‘I was lured into a trap’: Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a “a pawn in a greater game” when he was not interrogated…
The effects of an “algorithmic monoculture” depend on the details
AI tools are increasingly replacing human judgements in some settings. For instance, resume screening algorithms are often used in hiring,…
OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns
The AI giant’s safety chief said the model ‘didn’t quite meet the bar’ of the firm’s security standards.
New formulation helps RNA vaccines withstand high temperatures
RNA vaccines, which have been proven effective against Covid-19, are now being developed for many other diseases, including cancer. One…
Inside Yemen’s front-line city as Houthis battle for control
In rare access to Yemen’s conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers.
Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
The US president earlier said that Tehran only made the proposal to open the strait within seven days because “they’re…
Huge crowds greet Pope in Paris for open-air Mass
More than half a million people are expected to attend the event in the heart of the French capital.
OpenAI bots meddled with multiple US government agency sites
OpenAI said its bots accessed public data from a range of institutions during test exercises.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC “constructive discussions” were taking place through mediators.
MIT students gain a humanist lens on technical innovation in Tulsa, Oklahoma
When MIT mechanical engineering student Daphne Wang arrived for her internship at the Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health in…
Russia targeting ‘ordinary life’ with attacks on data centres, Zelensky says
Such strikes aim to disrupt “people’s ability to stay connected, study, work”, says Ukraine’s president.
Special agents’ blood and urine test results stolen in FBI hack
Experts say the hack could leave agents vulnerable to scams, blackmail and targeted attacks.
Pope warns against ‘losing humanity’ to AI machines
The pontiff delivered the warning on the first day of his trip to France on Friday.
US and China must act as responsible powers together, Xi says as Trump toasts friendship at state dinner
Trump said he and Xi had “never gotten along better” as he hosted the Chinese president at the lavish White…
Xi got Trump’s red carpet welcome – but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan – but hasn’t got as much as it would have hoped for.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military actions in Middle East in UN speech
Dozens of delegates walked out in protest as he took the podium, with the Israeli leader labelling them “moral cowards”.
Estimating suicide risk from text
When people reach out during a mental health crisis, a top priority for counselors is identifying those with a high…