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- 1Peak XV raises Surge seed funding cap to $5M with new 18-startup cohort●Peak XV ups Surge seed investment ceiling to $5M, unveils 18-startup cohort https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/28/peak-xv-go
Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners has increased the maximum seed investment through its Surge accelerator program to $5 million and introduced a new cohort of 18 startups. The move comes as the firm reportedly raises the bar for Series A funding, with the new cohort reportedly focused on AI startups.
- 2Who's Winning the Race for Congress?●Who's Winning the Race for Congress? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/us/whos-winning-the-race-for-congress.html # Pol
The New York Times published an analysis on September 28, 2026, asking who is winning the race for Congress, as the midterm campaign season draws attention to which party is favored to control the House and Senate. The piece examines the state of the congressional contests and the political landscape heading into the elections.
- 3Denée Benton and Patina Miller Star in 'School Girls' on Broadway●Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give 'School Girls' a Broadway Glow-Up https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/theater/sc
The Broadway production of 'School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play' is drawing attention with Denée Benton and Patina Miller among its cast, according to a New York Times review. The piece, set at a Ghanaian boarding school, reaches Broadway with high-profile leads, and the review highlights the lift the two Tony-nominated performers give the production.
- 4GrapheneOS adds RCS and encryption to its messaging app●GrapheneOS is overhauling its default apps, adding RCS support and end-to-end encryption to its messaging app. 🔐 It also
GrapheneOS is overhauling its default apps, adding RCS support and end-to-end encryption to its messaging app. The privacy-focused Android project also plans a secure clipboard feature that prevents apps from reading clipboard contents without user permission. Privacy-conscious users welcomed the move as a step toward more secure, private defaults on de-Googled phones.
- 5Tesla Roadster's $200,000 Price Tag Draws Criticism●"Tone-deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 Electric Supercar." The Time Is Ripe For A $200,000 Electric Sports Car…In Sau
Tesla has launched its long-delayed Roadster electric supercar at a price of around $200,000, and commentary online is framing the move as out of touch with American buyers. Critics argue the market for an expensive aspirational sports car is in wealthy markets like Saudi Arabia rather than the United States, where affordability concerns dominate. The launch revives debate over Tesla's pricing strategy and Elon Musk's public image during a difficult economic climate for consumers.
- 6Mac mini M6 review: mightier but pricier●Mac mini M6 review: truly mighty but now more pricey https://www. theguardian.com/technology/202 6/sep/29/mac-mini-m6-re
The Guardian has published a review of Apple's Mac mini M6, describing the small desktop as truly powerful but more expensive than before. The verdict suggests the machine's performance justifies the upgrade for some buyers, though the higher price may give others pause. Apple watchers are weighing whether the new model remains good value for a compact desktop.
- 7Premier League: Liverpool edge Bournemouth, City score five●English Premier League 2026-09-20 Scores. Ended Games: # BOU 0 - 1 # LIV # LEE 0 - 0 # CRY # MNC 5 - 3 # SUN # FUL 1 - 1
Premier League results from Sunday, 20 September 2026: Liverpool won 1-0 away at Bournemouth, Leeds drew 0-0 with Crystal Palace, and Manchester City beat Sunderland 5-3 in a high-scoring game at home. Fulham were level 1-1 with their opponents at full time. Fans are reacting to City's eight-goal thriller and Liverpool's narrow away win.
- 8FIFA's Infantino ready to increase funding for all 211 members●Infantino ready to increase funding for all 211 members Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/09/29 /in
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said he is prepared to increase funding for all 211 member associations, according to the Jamaica Observer. The pledge would mean more money for football federations worldwide, including smaller nations such as Jamaica, whose programmes often depend heavily on FIFA support. The announcement is drawing attention from football fans and officials watching how global football revenues are shared ahead of upcoming World Cup cycles.
- 9Backlash over film 'NAZA' draws Palestine criticism●RE: https:// mastodon.social/@villebooks/11 7353053137434921 🗨️ 👩🏽💻 Now they’ve done it again, with their lousy 'we are
A bookshop account on Mastodon is criticising the film 'NAZA', objecting to what it calls the film's 'we aren't Zionists' framing and to audiences flocking to cinemas while, in the poster's words, Palestine dies. The post, tagged with genocide and entertainment, accuses the US and Israel and has drawn a small amount of engagement so far.
- 10Remembering Ben Ferencz, Nuremberg's youngest Nazi prosecutor●'No one showed any sign of remorse': The heroic US lawyer who put Nazi death squad members on trial at Nuremberg On 29 S
A look back at American lawyer Ben Ferencz, who at 27 served as chief prosecutor in the Einsatzgruppen trial at Nuremberg, which opened on 29 September 1947 and has been called the biggest murder trial in history. He brought 22 Nazi death squad leaders to justice and later recalled that none of the defendants showed any remorse for their roles in mass killings.
- 11Nothing names BTS star V global ambassador, unveils Headphone (1) Pro●Nothing lancia le Headphone (1) Pro con V dei BTS nuovo ambassador globale Nothing ha annunciato V dei BTS come nuovo am
Tech brand Nothing has announced V of BTS as its new global ambassador while unveiling the Headphone (1) Pro, described as the company's most advanced over-ear headphones to date. The pairing of a major K-pop star with a flagship audio launch is drawing attention from both fans and tech audiences.
- 12ICE stops Bay Area nurse relocating her family to Canada●Raheem Hosseini: A Bay Area nurse tried to relocate her family to # Canada . # ICE stopped them. A public health nurse w
A Bay Area public health nurse with no criminal record attempted to relocate her family to Canada, but ICE stopped them and she has been detained. Raheem Hosseini highlighted the case, noting the nurse treated Bay Area residents during the COVID-19 pandemic and criticizing the Trump administration's handling of detained immigrants, whose whereabouts he described as effectively hidden from public view.
- 13US wins the Presidents Cup●Golf: How the U.S. won the Presidents Cup and what it means moving forward … https://www. espn.com/golf/story/_/id/50047
The United States won the Presidents Cup, and analysis is turning to what the victory means for the team going forward. Coverage from ESPN breaks down how the Americans secured the win and the implications for future international team competition in golf, as fans and commentators react to the result.
- 14Audit requested of Milei ex-spokesman Adorni's bitcoin wallets●📰 Sus explicaciones no convencen: solicitan periciar billeteras de bitcoins de Adorni, exvocero de Milei 🔗 https://www.
Opposition figures and lawyers have formally requested a forensic audit of the bitcoin wallets belonging to Manuel Adorni, who served as presidential spokesman for Argentina's Javier Milei. The request comes after Adorni's public explanations about his cryptocurrency holdings failed to convince critics, who are demanding greater transparency over the origin and movement of his digital assets.
- 15Knowin unveils GLOW framework for household robot learning●Embodied AI company Knowin published a technical report on September 24 for GLOW, a framework designed to let household
Embodied AI company Knowin published a technical report on September 24 for GLOW, a framework designed to let household robots learn a new task from a single complete human demonstration. The approach aims to reduce the training data normally required for robot skills, drawing attention from robotics observers following the Pandaily coverage.
- 16OpenAI expands support for Lenfest AI journalism program●🤖 The Lenfest Institute grows landmark program with expanded OpenAI support OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest AI Collabora
OpenAI is expanding the Lenfest Institute's AI Collaborative and Fellowship Program, pledging $5 million in funding plus up to $5 million in software credits and engineering support. The program helps news organizations adopt artificial intelligence tools, and the enlarged commitment makes it one of the most significant AI-and-journalism initiatives to date.
- 17Autonomous aircraft completes cross-country flight across the United States●#Avion #autonome #traversée #ÉtatsUnis #intelligenceArtificielle #aviation #autonomie #Autonomous #aircraft #crossing #U
An autonomous aircraft has flown across the United States, with the journey drawing attention to the role of artificial intelligence in aviation. News of the crossing is circulating in French- and English-language discussions, with commentators highlighting it as a milestone for aircraft autonomy and a sign that AI-piloted flight is moving closer to practical use.
- 18Volunteer 'Rat Rangers' Lead Evening Alley Walks in Washington, DC▼🐀 NEW: In Washington, DC, volunteer "Rat Rangers" lead evening walks through alleys to teach residents that # sanitation
A volunteer group called the Rat Rangers is leading evening walks through Washington, DC alleys to teach residents that better sanitation is the key to rodent control. The group formed after a 2024 study found rodenticides in local wildlife. About two dozen neighbors join each walk to learn about rat biology and the harm poison causes to the ecosystem.
- 19Senate Bill Would Match First-Time Homebuyers' Savings Five to One●New Senate bill: first-time homebuyers who save up to $10,000 would get a 5-to-1 HUD match, capped at $50,000. Homes mus
A new Senate bill would give first-time homebuyers a 5-to-1 federal match on savings, administered by HUD. Buyers who save up to $10,000 could receive up to $50,000 toward a home. Only personal savings would qualify, and homes must be priced at or below the area median.
- 20Menopause Symptoms May Signal Alzheimer's Risk●How Menopause Symptoms Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk https://nautil.us/how-menopause-symptoms-could-predict-alzheimers-
A new report from Nautilus explores how the severity and timing of menopause symptoms could serve as early indicators of Alzheimer's disease risk. Researchers are increasingly examining the links between hormonal changes in midlife and long-term brain health, suggesting that women's menopause experiences may offer clinicians valuable clues for earlier detection of dementia.
- 21Cloudflare Containers flaw exposed cross-tenant data fragments●Discover how a Cloudflare Containers data flaw exposed cross-tenant fragments. Learn about the skip_block_zeroing thin p
A reported vulnerability in Cloudflare Containers, linked to a skip_block_zeroing thin provisioning issue, allegedly allowed fragments of data from other tenants to be exposed across customer boundaries. Security commentary is focusing on how uninitialized storage blocks in thin-provisioned environments can leak residual data, raising questions about isolation guarantees in shared container infrastructure.
- 22Merseyside police arrest elderly protesters at Burnham's Labour conference●Report: Merseyside police arrest pensioners at Burnham’s First Labour Conference One 94-yo Jewish protestor: “Whatever M
Merseyside police arrested elderly protesters, reportedly including a 94-year-old Jewish demonstrator, outside Andy Burnham's first Labour Party conference appearance. The protester criticised Labour leader Keir Starmer's position, saying that whatever David Miliband said about the illegal occupation of the West Bank, he did not call Israel's actions a genocide and did not ban all arms exports to Israel. The arrests have drawn criticism amid ongoing protests over UK policy on Gaza and Israel.
- 23Compromised university email accounts used in job scam fraud●(proofpoint.com) Compromised University Accounts Exploited in Multi-Stage Job Scam and Advanced Fee Fraud Campaigns In b
Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint reports that attackers are hijacking .edu email accounts belonging to U.S. universities and using them to run multi-stage fraud schemes. The campaigns combine fake job offers with advance-fee fraud, exploiting the trust associated with legitimate university email addresses. Security researchers warn recipients to be cautious with unsolicited job-related messages, even those sent from seemingly authentic .edu accounts.
- 24Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75●Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies aged 75 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co .uk/2026/09/29/saved-bell-ac
Dennis Haskins, the American actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom Saved by the Bell, has died at the age of 75, according to a Metro report. News of his death has prompted tributes to the actor, whose school-principal character made him a familiar face to generations of television viewers. Details about the cause of death were not given.
- 25Autonomous aircraft crosses the United States using artificial intelligence●# Avion # autonome # traversée # ÉtatsUnis # intelligenceArtificielle # aviation # autonomie # Autonomous # aircraft # c
An autonomous aircraft has reportedly completed a crossing of the United States, with the flight guided by artificial intelligence rather than direct human control. The story, shared via the French science news outlet Techno-Science, is drawing attention to advances in aviation autonomy. Commenters are discussing what an AI-piloted transcontinental flight could mean for the future of commercial and cargo aviation.
- 26Anne Applebaum's 'Empire of Grift' essay sparks corruption debate●Anne Applebaum: Empire of Grift: Making the world safe for # corruption . # Greenland # Canada # Alberta # crypto # farr
Anne Applebaum, the Pulitzer-winning historian and Atlantic journalist, published a piece titled 'Empire of Grift' arguing that corruption networks are reshaping global politics. Her argument ties together figures such as Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and topics including crypto deals, Qatar, and territorial disputes involving Greenland and Canada, framing it as a broader challenge to the rule of law.
- 27Infantino open to distributing more of FIFA's $6bn reserves●Gianni Infantino opens door to increased money distribution from FIFA's $6bn reserves https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has signalled willingness to increase money distributed from the organisation's roughly $6 billion reserves. In a letter responding to proposals from UEFA's Aleksander Ceferin and Concacaf's leadership, Infantino opened the door to greater sharing of FIFA's wealth with federations and confederations. The move comes as football governing bodies debate how to use reserves built up from recent World Cups and commercial growth.
- 28Giants' Brian Burns believed to have torn his ACL●Giants OLB Brian Burns is believed to have torn his ACL [Schefter/Rapsheet] https:// lemmy.world/post/52497000
New York Giants outside linebacker Brian Burns is believed to have suffered a torn ACL, according to NFL reporters Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The injury is a major blow to the Giants' defense, removing one of their premier pass rushers, though the team is expected to confirm the diagnosis with further testing.
- 29Poll finds free speech a major concern for UK voters●https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/sep /28/protect-free-speech-labour-liberty-poll . "Free speech will be a big con
A new poll suggests free speech will be a significant concern for voters at the next UK general election, with many viewing the Labour government's current approach to the issue as bad for Britain. Commentators online are sharing the findings, linking them to wider debates about civil liberties and the government's handling of speech-related policy.
- 30Questions over arrest for holding Palestine Action sign●It all looks a little odd. The British police wouldn't normally release terrorist suspects on bail within a couple of da
Commenters are questioning the case of someone arrested in Britain over a protest sign referencing Palestine Action, pointing out that UK police rarely release terrorist suspects on bail within days unless the case is weak. The discussion centres on whether holding a placard at a protest can justify detention under terrorism laws, and critics say the handling looks disproportionate and legally odd.
- 31Benson answers F1 questions on Horner, Ferrari and season finale●Andrew Benson (@andrewbensonf1): F1 Q&A: Does Horner have a chance at Ferrari? What’s happening with the end of the
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson has published his latest Formula 1 Q&A, addressing whether Christian Horner could have a chance at Ferrari, what is happening with the end of the season, why no virtual safety car was deployed for the last-lap crash in Baku, and upgrades at Williams and Aston Martin. The feature draws fan interest as the season winds down and team-movement speculation intensifies.
- 32Finland faces Belarus in Nations League match drawing criticism●Finland is playing a football match in # uefanationsleague against # Belarus / # valkovenaja who's leader # lukashenko i
Finland is playing Belarus in a UEFA Nations League football match, and the fixture is drawing criticism because Belarus is led by Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. Critics in Finland argue the Football Association of Finland should not treat the match as a routine fixture, questioning the appropriateness of normal sporting relations with Belarus during the war in Ukraine.
- 33Yale's $30 million golf course restoration called a disaster●A $30 million disaster: How did Yale let its newly restored golf course fall apart? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/764
Yale University spent roughly $30 million restoring its golf course, but the newly renovated layout is now reportedly falling apart, raising questions about how the project was managed. Golf writer Garrett Hanse examines the restoration's deterioration and what went wrong at one of the most famous university courses in the United States, drawing scrutiny of the university's decisions.
- 34Tennessee governor will not intervene in Christa Gail Pike execution●Tennessee's governor does 'not plan' to intervene in execution of Christa Gail Pike https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.1
Tennessee's governor says he does not plan to intervene in the scheduled execution of Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on the state's death row. Pike was convicted of the 1995 murder of fellow student Colleen Slemmer in Knoxville. The decision leaves her execution set to proceed unless courts step in, drawing attention from opponents of the death penalty.
- 35Oasis Reunion Tour Documentary Coming to Disney+●オアシス再結成ツアーのドキュメンタリー『ドント・ルック・バック・イン・アンガー』 海外では独占未公開映像付きでDisney+で配信決定 – amass オアシス：ドント・ルック・バック・イン・アンガー © 2026 Disney. All
A documentary following Oasis's reunion tour, titled 'Don't Look Back in Anger', will stream on Disney+ internationally with exclusive unreleased footage. The announcement, reported by Japanese music media, gives fans worldwide access to behind-the-scenes coverage of the band's hugely anticipated comeback shows, which marked Liam and Noel Gallagher's first performances together in over 15 years.
- 36Jim Ratcliffe did not approve use of his comments in Reform UK video●Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe did not give permission for comments to be used in Reform UK video https://www. nytimes.c
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe did not give permission for his comments to be used in a Reform UK video, according to a New York Times report. The 73-year-old billionaire, who has publicly criticised UK immigration levels on multiple occasions, is said to have had his remarks repurposed by the party without authorisation. The episode raises questions about consent and political parties' use of prominent business figures' statements in campaign material.
- 37Saved By The Bell actor Dennis Haskins dies at 75●Actor Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Belding on Saved By The Bell, dies aged 75 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www
Dennis Haskins, the American actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom Saved By The Bell, has died at the age of 75. The news, reported by outlets including the Daily Record, prompted tributes from fans remembering his affable school principal, a character he portrayed across the series and its spin-offs from the late 1980s onward. Haskins' Belding became one of television's most recognizable authority figures, and reactions online focus on nostalgia for the show and sadness at his passing.
- 38Drone Threats Drive Rapid Growth at Dutch Radar Firm Robin Radar●Drone Threat Drives Rapid Expansion at Dutch Radar Company Robin Radar began as a startup focused on keeping planes safe
Robin Radar, a Dutch company founded as a startup to protect aircraft from bird strikes, is expanding quickly as demand grows for systems that detect drones. Shifting security concerns, including unauthorized drone activity near airports and critical infrastructure, have turned its bird-tracking technology into a lucrative counter-drone business, Bloomberg reports.
- 39French Farmers Grow Homegrown Tropical Fruit as Climate Warms●Resilient French Farmers Use Warming Climate to Grow the Country’s Own Tropical Fruit https://www. goodnewsnetwork.org/r
Farmers in France are now growing tropical fruit domestically, taking advantage of rising temperatures caused by climate change. Reports describe the shift as an example of agricultural resilience, with growers adapting their crops to new conditions instead of abandoning traditional farming. The story is being shared widely as an unusually hopeful angle on climate change, though it also highlights how profoundly warming is reshaping agriculture in Europe.
- 40Golf federation moves to slow down ball speeds▼[lalibre] Pourquoi la fédération de golf veut freiner la vitesse des balles # Golf https://www. lalibre.be/sports/omnisp
Belgian newspaper La Libre reports that golf's governing federation wants to reduce the speed of golf balls. The aim is to rein in increasingly powerful equipment so that long-hitting players gain less of an advantage and courses stay playable. Debate centers on how the change would affect professionals and equipment manufacturers.
- 41Colton Herta still targeting Formula 1 seat by 2028●Colton Herta aiming at F1 by 2028: 'I still have a chance' https:// lemmy.world/post/52495851
American racing driver Colton Herta says he still believes he can reach Formula 1 by 2028, insisting 'I still have a chance.' The IndyCar star has long been linked to a move to F1, where he would aim to become a leading US driver in the championship. Motorsport fans are weighing whether his path to a grid spot remains realistic.
- 42A Refresher on Velocity and Why Direction Matters●Velocity is a measurement of speed in a certain direction of motion. It is a fundamental concept in kinematics, the bran
Velocity is the measure of speed in a specific direction, and unlike speed alone, it is a vector quantity, requiring both magnitude and direction. It is a foundational idea in kinematics, the branch of classical mechanics that describes how physical objects move. People are sharing this basic physics explainer, prompting discussion of a concept often confused with plain speed.
- 43Tech Elite Suddenly Warns of Runaway AI●Die # Tech -Elite warnt plötzlich vor einer ausufernden # KI und plädiert für Regulierungen. Auch wenn das im Kern richt
Tech leaders including Elon Musk, Dario Amodei and Sam Altman are warning about the dangers of uncontrolled artificial intelligence and calling for regulation. German commentary argues that while regulation may be warranted, these executives' motives are not entirely noble, pointing to their business interests and the use of racist and anti-communist tropes in AI risk debates.
- 44AI firm reportedly hammered UN data site to bypass limits●An AI company was hammering a UN data website with creative ways to get around the limitations of its API and interface.
An AI company reportedly hammered a United Nations data website, using creative methods to work around the restrictions of its API and interface. Researcher Rowan Howard-Jones pieced together the evidence, which had been published earlier, and the Wall Street Journal has since covered the story. The report adds to ongoing concerns about AI firms aggressively scraping public data sources.
- 45AMD reportedly in $8.2 billion deal for AI startup World Labs●AMD’s reported $8.2 billion World Labs deal points to a bigger AI race: robotics and 3D simulation. What could the acqui
AMD is reportedly pursuing an $8.2 billion acquisition of World Labs, the AI company focused on spatial intelligence and 3D world modeling. Commentators say the move signals a wider race in AI toward robotics and 3D simulation, and are debating what the deal could mean for AMD's future chips, its competition with Nvidia, and its broader AI strategy.
- 46NIH Employees Describe Culture of Fear, Keep 'Receipts'●"NIH Employees Lived in A Culture of Fear, So They Started Keeping Receipts." https://www. psychologicalscience.org/publ
An interview with Sylvia Chou, an 18-year NIH veteran and former program director at the National Cancer Institute, describes a workplace culture of fear at the National Institutes of Health, prompting staff to start documenting internal events — 'keeping receipts' — to protect themselves and preserve a record. The account is drawing attention as federal health agencies face scrutiny over leadership, morale and scientific independence.
- 47Manila public transport drivers strike over soaring fuel prices●Public transport drivers strike in Manila over soaring fuel prices https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/29/
Public transport drivers in Manila have begun a three-day strike to protest soaring fuel prices, disrupting commutes across the Philippine capital. Drivers say rising fuel costs are squeezing their earnings, and the action is expected to pressure the government to provide relief such as subsidies or fare adjustments. The strike has drawn attention to the wider burden of fuel costs on ordinary workers in the Philippines.
- 48Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding of 'Saved by the Bell,' Dies at 75●Dennis Haskins, Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' Dies at 75 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/29/arts/television/
Dennis Haskins, the actor best known for playing Principal Richard Belding on the sitcom 'Saved by the Bell,' has died at the age of 75. The death was reported by the New York Times in an obituary. Haskins was a familiar face to a generation of viewers, and tributes from fans remembering his role as the friendly Bays High principal are circulating.
- 49Venture capital secondary market hits roughly $152 billion this year●Вторинний ринок венчурного капіталу цього року переріс сам себе. Обсяг угод на вторинному ринку венчура сягнув приблизно
The secondary market for venture capital has grown beyond expectations, with annual deal volume estimated at about $152 billion according to analysts at Jefferies and Evercore. Reports from William Blair and Preqin project the market could reach as much as $250 billion in 2026, underscoring how startups and early investors increasingly cash out through share sales rather than waiting for public listings.
- 50Gaza aid appeal seeks help from musician online●@ noiseician plz help # Gaza # Palestine # humanrights # youngpeople # hope # mentalhealth # gazasupport # fediforgaza #
An appeal directed at the account noiseician is asking for help for Gaza, tagging Palestine, human rights, mental health and emergency relief alongside mutual aid campaigns such as GazaMutualAid and Fediforgaza. The message frames the situation as urgent, tying support for young people in Gaza to hope and mental health, and is circulating among human rights and mutual aid communities online.