Google Mapped Fruit Fly Brain Now Used to Run Doom
Researchers at Google and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute published a complete brain and central nervous system map of an adult male fruit fly on September 3, 2026.
Aryna Sabalenka beats Linda Noskova to reach US Open semifinals
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka battled back from a 4-2 deficit in the final set to defeat sixth seed Linda Noskova 7-6 (1), 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) on Tuesday at the U.S.
Sudan Drone Strike Kills 13 Outside Courthouse in Umm Rawaba
A drone strike in the army-held central Sudanese town of Umm Rawaba killed 13 people and injured 22 others outside a crowded courthouse on Tuesday, amid an escalating conflict…
SH1 closed on Kapiti Coast after petrol tanker cab catches fire near Otaki
State Highway 1 north of Wellington was closed in both directions on September 9, 2026, after a petrol tanker cab caught fire on the Peka Peka Expressway near the Ōtaki River.
Apple releases iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
Ahead of its major product showcase, Apple pushed out the iOS 26.6.2 software update for iPhone to resolve a specific operational hurdle.
Sony Launches FE 8-14mm F3.5 G, Its First Full-Frame Fisheye Zoom Lens
Sony launched the FE 8-14mm F3.5 Fisheye G, its first full-frame fisheye zoom lens for Alpha E-mount cameras.
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Cuts Heart Risk When Started Early
Menopausal hormone therapy is associated with a twenty-two percent reduction in cardiovascular events among women with vasomotor symptoms, according to an analysis published in…
Qualcomm and Amazon Partner to Co-Develop Custom AI Chips and Optical Tech
Qualcomm announced a multi-generational agreement with Amazon on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to co-develop custom AI inference silicon and 1.6T optical interconnects.
Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits 9-Year High as Ties to Nasdaq Decline
Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with gold reached 0.56, hitting its highest level since January 2017, according to data reported in mid-2026.
Dow Drops 511 Points as Oil Soars and US-Canada Trade War Escalates
U.S. stocks fell on Tuesday, dragged down by a 511-point drop in the Dow Jones Industrial Average as escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions and a surging Middle…
2026 Ballon d’Or Shortlist Revealed: Harry Kane Leads as Ronaldo Misses Out
French magazine France Football and UEFA revealed the 30-man nominee shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d’Or on September 8, 2026.
Helicopter Pilot Dies in North Canterbury Crash Near Aerodrome
A helicopter pilot died on Tuesday evening following a crash near the Forest Field Aerodrome in Eyrewell, North Canterbury.