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Barbra Streisand Calls Out Kennedy Center Closure, Blames Trump’s ‘Unchecked Ego’
The 2008 Kennedy Center honoree said “galling and painful” for her to witness what was happening to the institution amid Trump's threats to demolish the building.

RatHat Android Malware Abuses ADB to Retain Shell Access After Uninstall
Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new Android malware called RatHat that's assessed to be operated by China-based threat actors and features an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to navigate and control compromised devices. "Distributed primarily via targeted smishing (SMS/text phish...

Terence Crawford Sends Clear Response To Dana White Comeback Fight Offer
Dana White says the right fight would bring Terence Crawford back. Crawford says he does not know what fight White means. Here is the full exchange.

Security Researchers Hacked Into OpenAI Using Anthropic’s Claude
OpenAI paid the researchers a $6,500 bug bounty, but the incident once again highlights the growing cybersecurity threats posed by advanced AI agents.

‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’ Butchered By Rotten Tomatoes Critics And Audiences
Rotten Tomatoes' reviews are in for "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story," and like previous seasons of creators Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan’s Netflix true-crime anthology series, critics and audiences have an axe to grind.

Today’s Wordle #1917: Hints, Clues And Answer For Friday September 18
Looking for help with today's New York Times Wordle? Here are some expert hints, clues and commentary to help you solve today's Wordle and sharpen your guessing game.

Zcash targets November for NU7 mainnet upgrade with 25-second blocks
NU7 will cut Zcash block times to 25 seconds and preserve its halving schedule, with testnet activation planned for Oct. 6.

BE:FIRST Prove They’re Ones To Watch With New Global EP, ‘Watch Me’
Japanese artists BE:FIRST talks about hanging out in LA, American culture, Erewhon, working with American producers, and their new international EP, 'Watch Me.'

Cardano’s IOG warns users to avoid YouTube channel amid apparent hijack
Input Output Group told users to avoid its YouTube channel after it began livestreaming a suspected AI-manipulated Charles Hoskinson video promising to “double your wealth.”

APOD: 2026 September 18 – Messier 33: The Triangulum Galaxy
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 18 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation writ...

World launches self-custodial ‘super app’ World Money
World Money is rolling out across more than 150 countries, combining stablecoin payments, digital asset rewards and trading in a self-custodial app.

Waymo to launch robotaxis in Singapore, its first Southeast Asia market, by 2028
Singapore is already one of the world’s most crowded AV markets.

US sanctions Iran’s BitBank, saying it processes ‘Hormuz Safe’ Bitcoin payments
US Treasury says the Iranian exchange processed payments received through Iran’s Strait of Hormuz maritime scheme and helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp Says Anthropic Wants AI Nationalization to Simply Dodge Lawsuits
Palantir CEO Alex Karp says AI labs like Anthropic are pushing nationalization to dodge liability, not for safety. The post Palantir CEO Alex Karp Says Anthropic Wants AI Nationalization to Simply Dodge Lawsuits appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Binance-backed AVA Token is Up Nearly 100% Today. Here's Why
The AVA token nearly doubled intraday after Bithumb's new Korean won market, before easing back as leverage unwound. The post Binance-backed AVA Token is Up Nearly 100% Today. Here's Why appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Why USMNT Coach Pochettino Decided On A Fresh Start With Youngsters
With several years to prepare the U.S. Men's National team for the 2030 World Cup, head coach Maurico Pochettino decided to bring in a young team for the next four international friendlies.

Why Banks Suddenly Want Stablecoins, and Why It May Matter for You
For most of their first decade, stablecoins lived inside crypto, sitting on exchanges as dry powder between trades. Supply rose from $27 billion at the end of 2020 to more than $300 billion today. A significant portion of that growth now occurs outside the order book. Cross-border flows into the US...

North Korea drives onchain malware surge, CoinEx shuts: Asia Express
North Korea and Iran account for the majority of onchain malware, while Malaysia has been named among the most crypto curious Islamic nations.

Over 7,000 Flight Delays Pile Up Thursday, Chicago And Boston Hit Hardest
The National Weather Service said scattered flash flooding could soon span from the Northern Plains to the Upper Midwest.

Paxton And Talarico Neck-And-Neck In Tight Texas Senate Race: New Poll
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed the recent poll that shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico in a tight Senate race.

‘Tiny Fugitives’: How An Alien Invasion Of Jewish Summer Camp Led To The Year’s Biggest Comedy Surprise
'Tiny Fugitives' is in theaters Sep. 18....

Big Week 2 NFL Storylines: Which Contenders Bounce Back From Losses?
Can 0-1 teams like the Patriots, Rams, Packers and Cowboys rebound in week 2? Which units have underperformed? And what about the Bears' record pace?

El-Sayed Holds Slight Lead Over Rogers In Tight Michigan Senate Race: New Poll
On “Forbes Newsroom,” Emerson College Polling senior director Matt Taglia discussed the recent poll showing a tight race for Michigan's Senate seat.

Polymarket Hires Coinbase's Failed Social-Coin Architect
Polymarket hired Zora founder Jacob Horne to rebuild its onchain product as Kalshi powers Coinbase's US prediction markets. The post Polymarket Hires Coinbase's Failed Social-Coin Architect appeared first on BeInCrypto.