Major AI Companies Sign Voluntary Safety Accord at White House
Leading AI companies signed a voluntary White House accord calling for internal controls, outside audits and board oversight of advanced systems.
Miley Cyrus Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Bass Persuades
Miley Cyrus’s Bass Persuades debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 61,000 equivalent album units for the week ending September 24.
Braves Add Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams to Wild Card Roster
Atlanta selected the contracts of Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams for its 2026 Wild Card roster and adjusted two 40-man roster spots.
Morocco Appoints Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as First Woman Prime Minister
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri to lead Morocco’s government after her party won the most seats in the September 23 election.
Catania Airport Reopens After Mount Etna Alert Is Lowered
Flights resumed at Catania Airport on September 29 after Mount Etna’s aviation alert was lowered from red to orange, the airport operator said.
Australia’s Central Bank Raises Cash Rate to 4.60% as Inflation Risks Persist
The Reserve Bank of Australia unanimously raised its cash-rate target by 25 basis points to 4.60% on September 29, citing elevated inflation.
Netflix Sets October 27 Premiere for Matthew Perry Documentary Series
Netflix announced a three-part Matthew Perry documentary directed by Mary Robertson, with family archives and interviews. It premieres October 27.
NASA Says Landsat 9 Reaches Five-Year Mission Design Milestone
NASA says Landsat 9 completed its five-year design life on September 27, continuing joint Earth-observation work with the U.S. Geological Survey.
Polo Weakens Over Mexico as Flood Threat Spreads Into U.S. Southwest
Polo crossed Baja California Sur and Sonora on September 29 as its moisture added to a broader flash-flood threat across the U.S. Southwest.
Blue Cactus Recliner Battery Packs Recalled After Overheating Reports
CPSC recalls about 51,000 Blue Cactus Company 2500 mAh recliner battery packs, model RWX-RBP02, after reports of overheating, smoke or ignition.