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- 1Baghdad marks National Sovereignty Day as US combat forces withdraw●# iraq 📢 Iraqi capital # baghdad witnessed a popular, factional festival and an official ceremony in Palestine Square, c
Iraq's capital Baghdad held a popular and factional festival alongside an official ceremony in Palestine Square to celebrate National Sovereignty Day, marking the withdrawal of international and US combat forces from the country. The Iraqi government used the occasion to stress that weapons in the country remain under state control, a point of ongoing tension with armed factions.
- 2Oldest woman completes Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock ultramarathon●A fun day. In 2023, Wonder Woman became the oldest female to ever complete the grueling Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 5
A runner nicknamed Wonder Woman became the oldest woman ever to finish the grueling Pilot Mountain to Hanging Rock 50-mile ultramarathon in North Carolina in 2023. She called the day fun and celebrated afterwards with tacos. The achievement highlights endurance running among older athletes in a notoriously tough trail race.
- 3Sargent's Portrait of the Duchess of Sutherland Circulating Among Art Lovers●John Singer Sargent - Portrait de Millicent, duchesse de Sutherland (1904) # arte # art
John Singer Sargent's 1904 portrait of Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, is being shared and appreciated in French-speaking art circles. The painting, by the celebrated American expatriate painter known for his Edwardian-era portraiture, shows the British duchess in one of her most famous commissioned likenesses. Discussion appears to be simple appreciation of the artwork being passed around among art enthusiasts.
- 4Artist turns recycled plastic into stunning bird sculptures▼These bird sculptures from recycled plastic are stunning, well worth a 📽️ watch. From what I see it's the work of US art
Sculptures of birds made from recycled plastic by US artist Thomas Deininger, born in 1970, are drawing wide admiration online. Viewers are sharing footage of the works, praising how discarded plastic debris is assembled into remarkably lifelike birds, highlighting Deininger's reputation for transforming found materials into detailed assemblage art.
- 5USPS to install road-scanning cameras in mail trucks●USPS To Put Cameras in Trucks That Scan Roads for ‘Community Safety’
The US Postal Service plans to mount dashboard cameras in its delivery trucks that will scan roads, signs and surrounding infrastructure as vehicles make their rounds, with the agency describing the effort as a measure for community safety. The plan has drawn attention over its surveillance implications, as postal trucks would systematically photograph neighborhoods across the country during routine mail delivery.
- 6Halide camera app update adds new looks and iPhone 18 Pro aperture support▼A new update to Lux Optics' anti-algorithm Halide camera app for the iPhone and iPad adds two new photography looks and
Lux Optics has released a new update to Halide, its manually focused camera app for iPhone and iPad that positions itself against algorithmic computational photography. The update adds two new photography looks and support for the variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro's main camera. Halide follows other third-party iOS camera apps in adding support for newer iPhone hardware, and photographers are weighing the update as Apple's flagship camera features increasingly depend on software processing.
- 7Claim of mathematical proof that memory hardness is irreversible▼Mathematical Proof that memory hardness is not reversible? https:// infosec.pub/post/52958081
A discussion on the Infosec Exchange forum centers on whether memory-hardness in cryptographic functions can be mathematically proven to be irreversible. The opening post asks whether such a proof exists, prompting responses about the theoretical limits of memory-hard functions like those used in password hashing, and whether adversaries could ever bypass their memory costs.
- 8Website Redesign Draws on Tradition, Rituals and Astrology●A New Design: Tradition, Rituals, and Astrology https:// brennan.day/a-new-design-tradi tion-rituals-and-astrology/ # re
Writer and developer Brennan has launched a redesigned personal website centered on tradition, rituals and astrology. The project blends spirituality with user experience and web development choices, and is being shared among design and web communities, where astrology-themed design work tends to spark interest and debate.
- 9Former Scorpions Bassist Francis Buchholz Reportedly Dead at 71●Understanding scorpions Member Francis Buchholz Dead at 71 https:// justpaste.in/movies/understand ing-scorpions-member-
Reports circulating online claim Francis Buchholz, the German bassist who played with the Scorpions from 1973 to 1992, has died at the age of 71. Buchholz performed on the band's biggest albums, including Blackout and Love at First Sting. No official confirmation from the band or his family has been verified, so the claim remains unconfirmed.
- 10Fintech studios urged to validate creator video jobs before submission▼Creator video generation is a contract check before it is a queue operation. In a fintech studio, I... # video # fintech
A developer argues that creator video generation should be treated first as a contract check rather than a simple queue operation. Writing from a fintech studio perspective, they outline five checks to validate video generation before a job is submitted, aiming to catch errors early, improve reliability and keep moderation and engineering standards in place before work enters the processing pipeline.
- 11Jack Smith testifies before Senate Judiciary Committee▼An embarrassing moment for the GOP, a confident witness and other takeaways from Jack Smith’s hearing
Special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two federal indictments against Donald Trump in 2023, testified again before Congress on Tuesday, this time before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Coverage highlights a confident performance from Smith and an awkward moment for Republican questioners, with commentators framing the hearing as a test of the investigations into the now-president.
- 12OpenAI delays IPO citing AI safety concerns●OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/openai-delays-ipo-over-ai-safety-concerns/
OpenAI has reportedly delayed its initial public offering, with AI safety concerns cited as a key reason behind the decision. The move suggests the company is prioritizing internal reviews of its safety practices over a fast-tracked listing. The report is drawing attention from tech and business observers weighing what the delay signals about the company's readiness for public markets.
- 13Rust crate roundup highlights 52 useful utilities▼Rust does not have a shortage of good crates. There is uuid for identifiers, chrono for time,... # tutorial # ai # produ
A Rust tutorial is making the rounds, arguing that the language has no shortage of quality crates and pointing to uuid for identifiers and chrono for time handling as examples. The piece frames a stable set of 52 utility crates as a practical toolkit for both human developers and AI coding assistants, touching on productivity, software engineering and community practices.
- 14Remembering Nobel laureate André Michel Lwoff on anniversary of his death●André Michel Lwoff, who died OTD in 1994, was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1965 for work on # virus replication https:// t
André Michel Lwoff, the French microbiologist who died on this day in 1994, is being remembered for winning the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his research on virus replication. He shared the prize with Jacques Monod and François Jacob for discoveries concerning genetic control of enzymes and virus synthesis.
- 15France's wastewater COVID monitoring report published for mid-September●Point sur la circulation du SARS-CoV-2 : Sum'Eau semaine 38 (semaine du 14 septembre 2026) Suivi du SARS-CoV-2 dans les
The latest Sum'Eau report tracking SARS-CoV-2 levels in French wastewater has been released for week 38, covering the week of 14 September 2026. The update compiles measurements from cities across France, listed alphabetically, and is circulating among people who follow COVID-19 circulation data through wastewater surveillance.
- 16Bank of England governor calls for 'right to intervene' in AI●We need ‘right to intervene’ in AI amid growing threat, says Bank of England boss https://www. theguardian.com/technolog
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has called for regulators to have a 'right to intervene' in artificial intelligence, warning of a growing threat from the technology. Bailey argued that authorities need powers to step in as AI systems become more powerful and embedded in the financial system and wider economy. His comments add a senior regulatory voice to the global debate over how quickly AI should be policed.
- 17Air quality in Brooklyn hits excellent levels after storm●First time in years I remember seeing excellent # airquality in # Brooklyn . Hoping this is not just a fluke related to
Residents of Brooklyn, New York, are reporting unusually excellent air quality, something many say they have not seen in years. The improvement may be linked to the aftermath of a recent storm, and people are hoping the cleaner air lasts rather than returning to the poor conditions that have become typical. Weather services' air quality indices are being used to track the change.
- 18Madrid's Sol protest camp grows to over 1,200 tents●🔥🔥🔥 ❝ El icono de Madrid ha amanecido este miércoles con un chaleco del Sindicato de Inquilinas, un pañuelo palestino y
Madrid's iconic Puerta del Sol woke up Wednesday draped in symbols of protest: a vest from the Tenants' Union, a Palestinian scarf and a Republican flag tied to the tree. The encampment at Sol has now grown to 1,248 tents, as housing rights protesters continue to occupy the square in growing numbers.
- 19Fernando Tatis Jr. stars in Padres' wild-card Game 1 win over Cubs●Tatis' electric Game 1 was much more than just his historic leadoff HR https://www. mlb.com/news/fernando-tatis-jr -scor
Fernando Tatis Jr. delivered a standout performance in the Padres' wild-card Game 1 win over the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Tuesday night. He jumped on the first pitch from Cubs starter Matthew Boyd for a historic leadoff home run, and his impact went beyond that swing as San Diego took the opener.
- 20Burnham Links Iran to Incident Near US Airbase in UK●⚡ NEWS UK PM Burnham Links Iran to Incident Near US Airbase UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are strong indic
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said there are strong indications Iran was involved in an incident near a British airbase used by US forces to launch strikes on Iran. It is the first public attribution of responsibility for the incident, and the statement is drawing attention given the base's role in the US operation and rising tensions with Tehran.
- 21US Senate blocks resolution on Americans killed in West Bank▼US Senate blocks resolution seeking report on Americans killed in West Bank
The US Senate has blocked a resolution that would have required a report on Americans killed in the West Bank. The resolution criticised what it called a lack of accountability by Israel's government and an inability by the United States to secure justice for the victims' families. Supporters of the measure said the failure to advance it leaves questions unanswered about how the killings were investigated and whether any accountability will follow.
- 22Burundi agrees to take US deportation migrants●Burundi agrees to receive ‘third-country’ migrant deportees from US https://www. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/s ep/30/bu
Burundi has agreed to accept migrants deported from the United States under Washington's third-country deportation policy. The arrangement, reported by the Guardian, forms part of the Trump administration's push to send deportees to African nations rather than their countries of origin. Observers are questioning the terms of the deal, how many people could be sent, and the human rights implications for deportees arriving in a country with no ties to them.
- 23Campaigners warn libraries are being defunded over books●Did you know that many politicians and far-right groups are attempting to deny your freedom to simply check out a book b
The advocacy group EveryLibrary warns that politicians and far-right groups in the United States are pushing to defund public libraries in disputes over books and programmes, saying people's freedom to check out books is under threat and local libraries could be next. The organisation is urging readers to pay attention to local library funding decisions.
- 24Why English speakers don't say totopos●I'm aware that totopos and tortilla chips aren't necessarily the same thing, but it seems very weird to me that we don't
A discussion has emerged about snack naming: bags of tortilla chips often carry both the English label 'tortilla chips' and the Spanish word 'totopos', yet English speakers almost never use the Spanish term. One commenter argues this is odd, noting totopos and tortilla chips are not strictly identical but cover much the same product, and questions why the loanword never caught on in English the way many other Spanish food terms have.
- 25San Francisco League of Women Voters releases election pros and cons guide●Our Pros & Cons Guide for the election is now available! https:// lwvsf.org/procon 我们针对 大选的《赞成 & 反对 票选指南》现已推出！ https://
The League of Women Voters of San Francisco has published its Pros & Cons Guide for the upcoming election, offering neutral explanations of ballot measures. The nonpartisan guide is available at lwvsf.org/procon and has been announced in English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), reflecting San Francisco's multilingual electorate, with local election hashtags circulating alongside the announcement.
- 26Reader discovers new Danielewski and Miéville novels are doorstoppers●I can't believe I've done this twice in one year. First time: Oooooh! Mark Z. Danielewski has a new book out. Lemme put
A reader is joking about making the same mistake twice in one year: putting new novels by Mark Z. Danielewski and China Miéville on hold at the library, only to find each is enormous, with Danielewski's latest reportedly around 1,300 pages long. It is a familiar moment for fans of both authors, whose books are known for their length and density, and other readers are sharing similar experiences of committing to more than they bargained for.
- 27Turkey Freezes Former Minister's Assets in Market Probe●Turkey Freezes Former Minister’s Assets in Market Manipulation Probe https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://balkanin sight.com/2
Turkish authorities have frozen the assets of a former government minister as part of an investigation into alleged market manipulation, according to Balkan Insight. The move ties a senior former official to a financial wrongdoing probe, a notable development given the ministerial rank involved. Further details about the individual, the scale of the frozen assets and the suspected manipulation have not yet been made public.
- 28SLAYYY! queer style celebration set for Pride Twente●For Pride Twente, Samantha Valenzuela Organizes SLAYYY! A celebration of queer style. This SATURDAY you are invited to J
Samantha Valenzuela is organizing SLAYYY!, a celebration of queer style, as part of Pride Twente in the Netherlands this Saturday. Attendees are invited to join a catwalk, take part in a photoshoot, or dance to sets by RADIO GALACTICA. Organizers describe the event as inclusive, telling participants that everybody is a work of art.
- 29BMW opens US orders for new gas and electric 3 Series●BMW opens US order books for the new gas and electric 3 Series https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/bmw-opens-us-order-b
BMW has opened US order books for the redesigned 3 Series, offered in both gasoline and fully electric versions. The move brings the latest generation of BMW's core sport sedan to American buyers, letting them choose between combustion and battery power. Coverage is drawing attention from automotive and electric-vehicle watchers interested in pricing and specifications.
- 30San Antonio Spurs: humbled, hunted and ready●🎙️San Antonio Spurs: Humbled, hunted and ready YT https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Lq_68NNZfJw SS https:// spursinfocus.
A new San Antonio Spurs podcast episode discusses the team's current mindset after a humbling period, describing the Spurs as humbled, hunted by rivals, and ready to respond. The episode is available across multiple audio platforms. Fans are reacting as the Spurs look to build momentum in the NBA season.
- 31Michel Tremblay plays in Scots published in two volumes●MICHEL TREMBLAY: PLAYS IN SCOTS in 2 vols Translated by Martin Bowman & Bill Findlay Ed. Martin Bowman The energy & vers
Two volumes of Michel Tremblay's plays translated into Scots have been released, edited by Martin Bowman with translations by Bowman and the late Bill Findlay. The edition brings together eight of the Québécois playwright's works, praised for capturing their energy and versatility in Scots dialect. The collection is now available from booksellers.
- 32Logitech unveils new products at Warsaw event with CD Projekt Red guest●BUENOS DÍAS, HERMOSURAS. Hace poco estuve en # Varsovia para conocer los nuevos productos de # Logitech y hoy os cuento
A tech journalist has attended a Logitech presentation in Warsaw where the company showed off its new product line, and is now sharing her impressions. The event also featured discussion panels, including one with Marcin Blacha of CD Projekt Red, the studio behind The Witcher series.
- 33Critics slam EU Digital Omnibus as a threat to data protection●Der # DigitaleOmnibus der # EU hat schon vor Fahrantritt vier platte Reifen: der # Datenschutz , die # Privatsphäre , di
The EU's proposed Digital Omnibus is drawing sharp criticism ahead of its launch, with detractors saying it rolls back four key protections: data privacy, personal privacy, GDPR user rights, and data breach safeguards. Critics quip that no technical inspection agency would let such a 'bus' on the road, arguing the package would weaken hard-won European digital rights before it even takes effect.
- 34Macro photo of common carder bumblebee shared online●Akkerhommel - Bombus pascuorum #insectsofthefediverse #insect #insects #macro #macrophotography #nature #naturephotograp
Nature photographers are sharing close-up images of the common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum), a widespread European species known in Dutch as the akkerhommel. The shots highlight the bee's fuzzy, ginger-coloured body and its role as a pollinator, with enthusiasts exchanging macro photography tips and tagging wildlife and insect photography communities.
- 35Devon exhibition explores the cultural world of fungi●Can a mushroom make music? Devon exhibition explores ‘cultural world’ of fungi https://www. theguardian.com/science/2026
A new exhibition at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, Devon, is examining the 'cultural world' of fungi, including whether mushrooms can make music. The show blends science and art, drawing attention to mushrooms' role in culture and creativity, with references to figures like Beatrix Potter, and is prompting discussion at the intersection of biology and design.
- 36Accounts of Palestinians identifying themselves first circulate online●« … the first thing they told you is "I'm Palestinian"… » 🔗 · https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=EmJuTm1kBUA # Palestin
Posts are sharing a quoted line in which someone describes being told 'I'm Palestinian' as the first thing a person says, spreading accounts of Palestinian identity amid the Gaza conflict. The quote is circulating alongside hashtags about Palestine, a ceasefire and freeing Palestine, with users sharing a video interview and expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
- 37Hedge fund CEO gives $3bn to Carnegie Mellon University●Hedge fund CEO gives $3bn to Carnegie Mellon University in historic donation https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/se
A hedge fund chief executive has pledged a $3bn gift to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, described as the largest donation in the institution's history. The donation places Carnegie Mellon among the biggest beneficiaries of recent billionaire philanthropy, with its strengths in computer science and artificial intelligence likely a factor, and comes amid a broader wave of vast gifts to elite American universities.
- 38Garden grape glut has one household giving fruit away by the bag●Getting a bit ridiculous now. We ate and drank all the grapes we could as a family of four. So now my neighbour came and
A family growing grapes at home says the harvest has become overwhelming: after eating and drinking as much as they could, they handed a full bag of grapes to a neighbour, with roughly ten times that amount still on the vine. They compared the non-stop supply to the magic porridge pot, capturing a common late-summer problem for home gardeners with bumper crops.
- 39Nostalgia for mid-century bodybuilder physiques grows●Give me the physiques of the # bodybuilders from the 1940s and 1950s over this monstrosity. # bodybuilding # weightlifti
A fitness enthusiast is calling for a return to the natural, classic physiques of bodybuilders from the 1940s and 1950s, dismissing modern competitive physiques as a 'monstrosity'. The comment taps into a wider debate in the bodybuilding community over mass-monster aesthetics, performance-enhancing drug use, and health concerns in today's sport, referencing Mr Olympia and weightlifting culture.
- 40OpenAI faces landmark lawsuit after Hugging Face breach▼OpenAI hit with landmark lawsuit following Hugging Face hack https://www. axios.com/2026/09/29/openai-su ed-hugging-face
A lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI following a hack at Hugging Face, according to Axios. The case is being described as a landmark legal test for the AI industry, raising questions about liability when data breaches affect AI companies and the platforms they rely on. Tech commentators are weighing what it could mean for data security standards across the sector.
- 41Photographer converts Pentax MZ-5 to half-frame film●Composition tests shots after converting my #PentaxMZ5 to #halfframe #Pentax 50 1.4 #kodakgold 200 #composition #analog
An analog photographer has converted a Pentax MZ-5 35mm camera to shoot in half-frame mode, sharing first composition test shots taken with a Pentax 50mm f/1.4 lens on Kodak Gold 200 film. The conversion doubles the number of exposures per roll and produces vertical 17.5mm frames, a niche modification popular among film photography enthusiasts experimenting with vintage gear.
- 42Photo Op with Executives Sparks Election Interference Suspicion▼I woke up thinking about this photo op again, with 2 thoughts: 1. Pulling these executives in this close makes me assume
Commenters are revisiting a photograph of executives gathered closely with political figures, voicing concern that the display signals an agreement to help Republicans manipulate, delay, or overturn midterm election results. The exchange reflects broader distrust, with the writer arguing that reasonable people cannot rely on those involved, and others debating what such staged appearances actually signify.
- 43Developers cautioned against giving AI agents raw SQL access●The fastest way to connect an AI agent to application data is often a generic SQL tool. Give the... # typescript # ai #
A discussion among developers argues that the fastest way to connect an AI agent to application data is often a generic SQL tool, but warns against giving agents raw SQL access. The argument, shared in a TypeScript and AI-focused developer community, suggests safer, more structured approaches to database access for AI systems are needed.
- 44Ted Lasso Star Annette Badland Calls Show 'A Huge Gift'●Ted Lasso Star Shares the Fan Messages That Made the Show ‘A Huge Gift’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.comi ngsoon.n
Annette Badland, who plays Mae in Ted Lasso, has shared heartfelt messages from fans, saying their support made being part of the show 'a huge gift'. The actress highlighted how the series' warm, hopeful tone prompted viewers to reach out with personal stories, reinforcing the show's reputation as comfort viewing.
- 45Janitor caring for sick mother pleads for help online●Greetings everyone, please I need help. I work as a janitor and I am the one taking care of my mother at home. Things ar
A janitor who says she is the sole carer for her mother has asked the public for help, writing that her small wage cannot cover food, bills and her mother's medication. She says the family does not know where their next meal will come from. The appeal has drawn small but sympathetic attention, with readers responding to her plea for support.
- 46Grief Over a Planet Being Destroyed Fuels Online Mental Health Talk●Sorry I've been distant and sad lately. I'm dealing with the crushing existential dread of living on a beautiful planet
An online user apologized to friends for being distant, saying they have been struggling with sadness and existential dread while watching a planet full of life being destroyed for profit. The blunt expression of climate-related despair struck a chord with many readers who share similar feelings of helplessness and grief about environmental destruction.
- 47Liam Gallagher trades jabs with Coronation Street star after Oasis dig●Liam Gallagher trades jabs with Coronation Street star after Oasis dig https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/liam-gallagher
Liam Gallagher has publicly traded insults with Coronation Street actor Charlie Lawson after Lawson made a dig at Oasis. The pair exchanged barbs in the press, adding a celebrity sideshow to buzz around the band. Readers are following the spat as light entertainment amid renewed interest in Oasis.
- 48Apple's Rumored 'HomePad' Smart Display May Be Launching Soon●Apple's Mythical 'HomePad' May Finally Be Nigh https://gizmodo.com/apple-homepad-coming-soon-2000819371 # Tech # Gadgets
Reports suggest Apple's long-rumored 'HomePad' smart home device may finally be close to release. The gadget, expected to blend a screen with Siri and home automation controls, has been speculated about for months. Tech watchers are buzzing that an announcement could come soon, though Apple has not confirmed anything officially.
- 49Fashion Journalist Kaoru Tsukamoto Picks Five Standout Fashionistas▼https://www. tkhunt.com/2576012/ ファッショニスタの珠玉の5選 ファッションジャーナリスト塚本 香編 # fashion # ReiShito # TOKYO # アパレル # シトウレイ # スタイリング
A roundup curated by fashion journalist Kaoru Tsukamoto highlights five notable fashionistas, tied to Tokyo street style and stylist Shito Rei. The item is circulating in Japanese fashion circles, with tags covering apparel, styling and select shops, drawing attention from readers following Tokyo fashion coverage.
- 50AMD buys AI 3D world startup in multibillion-dollar deal●AMD compra startup de IA que cria mundos 3D por R$ 43 bilhões https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://tecnoblo g.net/noticias/amd
AMD has acquired a startup that uses artificial intelligence to generate 3D worlds, in a deal reported at around R$43 billion (roughly US$8 billion). The move signals AMD's push to expand beyond chips into AI-driven graphics and simulation technology, tightening competition with Nvidia in the fast-growing generative AI and 3D content market.