Trump bans CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House premises
On September 18, President Donald Trump announced a ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from White House premises, citing "unfavorable coverage" and "FAKE NEWS." The directive represents an unprecedented restriction on major media access to the White House, though the affected outlets have not yet received formal written notification and CNN's correspondent remained present at the subsequent event.
Houthis seize Yemen territory in biggest land grab in years, threatening Saudi oil exports
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have captured territory in the Red Sea coastal areas, including the Hanish islands near the Bab al-Mandab strait, marking their biggest land grab in years. The advances threaten Saudi Arabia's oil exports and global fuel prices, reigniting concerns over a 12-year civil war and potential energy supply disruptions.
Iran urges U.S. compliance with interim deal after Trump threatens further strikes
Iran demanded the United States honor its commitments under a June interim agreement to halt escalation, warning of a harsh response if attacked again, as tensions remain high following Trump's threats of further strikes while both sides seek to avoid full-scale war.
At least 21 killed as war-damaged Gaza building collapses, highlighting shelter crisis
A six-storey building in Gaza City's Tal al-Hawa area collapsed on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people and injuring others. The structure had been damaged by an Israeli strike over a year ago, forcing displaced Palestinian families to shelter inside due to a lack of alternative housing. The incident underscores the ongoing dangers faced by displaced populations sheltering in war-damaged buildings across Gaza.
Nvidia CEO projects chip sales to double next year amid surging AI demand
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang projected that the company will sell twice as many AI chips next year as it does this year, driven by strong global demand across sectors. The announcement was made at a summit in Scotland and comes as Nvidia's stock showed positive premarket movement.
Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Food Restriction Policies in Five States
A federal judge has blocked SNAP food restriction policies in five states, ruling that the USDA lacked legal authority and proper procedure to approve the waivers. The decision vacates the restrictions in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia, requiring the USDA to redesign pilot projects in accordance with federal law.
TeraWulf Secures $19 Billion 20-Year Lease with Anthropic at Kentucky Data Center
TeraWulf has executed a 20-year lease agreement with AI company Anthropic at its Justified Data campus in Hawesville, Kentucky, expected to generate $19 billion in contracted revenue. The deal marks one of the largest long-term data center leases involving an AI lab and signals TeraWulf's transition from bitcoin mining to AI hosting.
Scientists identify resilient cells that survive programmed death to regenerate damaged tissue
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have identified a population of cells, dubbed DARE cells, that initiate programmed cell death but survive the process to facilitate tissue repair. These cells, which activate apoptotic machinery yet resist execution, were shown to replenish nearly half of severely damaged tissue within two days in experimental models, revealing a previously unknown role for apoptotic pathways in regeneration.