Embraer Flags GPS Instability Affecting E2 Jets; Azul Adjusts Flights
Embraer has been notified of GPS instability affecting some aircraft, including its E2 family, and is working with operators and suppliers.
Science & Technology
Burnham Tells UN Britain Ready to Lead Global Push on AI Standards
In his first UN General Assembly address, UK PM Andy Burnham pitched Britain as an AI standards leader and unveiled a new centre to counter hostile information attacks.
Bessent Tipped as Possible AI Czar in Trump Administration
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may become President Trump's AI czar, a source says, though no decision has been made.
US Raises Censorship Concerns Over Australia's Social Media Algorithm Reforms
The US has flagged 'serious concerns' over Australia's draft algorithm reforms, warning they could facilitate censorship and affect users worldwide.
Olive Ridley Nests Mark First Recorded Sea Turtle Nesting on US West Coast
Sea turtle eggs have been found at two Orange County sites, the first recorded nests of any sea turtle species on the US West Coast.
City of Hope Scientists Develop Plug-and-Play Platform to Retune CAR T Cells
City of Hope researchers have created a plug-and-play technology that adds engineered molecules to CAR T cells after treatment, offering a flexible way to redirect them against different cancers.
Anthropic and OpenEvidence team up to widen medical AI access
Anthropic and OpenEvidence are partnering to bring free AI clinical decision support to doctors in roughly 100 low- and middle-income countries.
Olive Ridley Turtle Nests on California Beach in First for US West Coast
An olive ridley sea turtle laid eggs near Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, marking the first recorded natural sea turtle nesting on the US West Coast.
Trump Welcomes Xi to Washington as US-China Truce Hangs in the Balance
Trump hosts Xi in Washington to shore up a fragile US-China truce, with analysts expecting few concrete outcomes beyond an extension of the standoff.
Boeing's Insitu, Gogo test satellite-linked military drone
Boeing's Insitu and Gogo have tested a military drone linked to Eutelsat's OneWeb satellites, an ITAR-free system aimed at reducing reliance on Starlink.
Supreme Court calls cancer drug overpricing 'broad daylight dacoity'
Supreme Court expresses shock over overpricing of essential cancer medicines, noting one drug's MRP was ten times its price to retailers.
Microsoft opens Maryland quantum hub, gives DARPA on-site access
Microsoft has opened a quantum research centre in Maryland, giving DARPA direct on-site access to its Majorana 2 chip for independent testing.
Burnham's First Meeting With Trump Goes Smoothly, Pivots to AI Push
UK leader Andy Burnham met US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly, escaping major friction and now turning to AI to boost Britain's global standing.
AI Adoption in China's Key Manufacturing Processes Hits 34.2% in First Half of 2026
AI use in key manufacturing processes in China reached 34.2% in the first half of 2026, up 5.5 percentage points year on year, according to a report released at the World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei.
Kerala moves to secure medicine supply for government hospitals
Kerala's Health Minister says government hospitals will not face medicine shortages, with 530 of 855 essential medicines already delivered.
Trump Tells UN He Will Rename Artificial Intelligence 'Super Intelligence'
President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he would officially rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence', saying the current name makes the technology sound fake.
Tamil Nadu Says Monitoring System in Place to Plug Essential Medicine Gaps
Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj says a robust monitoring mechanism and SOP are in place to address transient supply gaps in essential medicines, including surfactants for pre-term babies.
Meta Tests Human Concierge for AI Assistant Muse, Sparking Privacy Worries
Meta is testing a human concierge for its AI assistant Muse, with contractors handling some calls, raising employee privacy concerns.
Trump Says Justice Department Will Keep Close Watch on AI Sector
Trump told world leaders the US Justice Department would monitor AI closely, opposing new rules and dismissing safety alarms as a hoax.
Andhra Pradesh Rolls Out AI Drone Monitoring Portal and SafeStay App
Andhra Pradesh police launch an AI-based centralised drone monitoring portal and the SafeStay AP app to strengthen surveillance and public safety.