OpenAI’s new reasoning technique alarms AI safety experts - TechCrunch
OpenAI’s new Astra model will use “recurrent depth,” a technique that allows the model to operate outside of the sequential thinking that characterizes most reasoning models.
TechCrunch · 2 Sept 2026MARC adds direct Baltimore-to-Montgomery County train - WBAL-TV
MARC will soon expand travel options with a weekday train linking Montgomery County to Baltimore, the MTA announced.
WBAL TV Baltimore · 2 Sept 2026Google says its new Gemini 3.8 Flash model ‘works harder’ but might cost more - The Verge
Google released Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber, with improvements in reasoning, software engineering, and agentic AI.
The Verge · 2 Sept 2026Tesla Cybercab event gains steam ahead of massive launch - Teslarati
Tesla is starting to truly tease and hype its groundbreaking Cybercab event, which takes place tomorrow in Austin, Texas. It will be the first time members of the public will be able to ride in a Cybercab, a vehicle without any manual controls, on public road…
Teslarati · 2 Sept 2026With Gemini 3.8 Flash, Google reminds everyone it's still in the race - The Register
AI model scores well, runs fast, and doesn't cost too much (yet)
Theregister.com · 2 Sept 2026Judge refuses to block Arkansas news reporting on Google data center energy documents - CNBC
Entergy Arkansas said the documents cited by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette contained "trade secrets" and "highly sensitive protected information."
CNBC · 2 Sept 2026Fastest-growing careers paying over $100K revealed — including a $135k assistant - New York Post
Data from the US Department of Labor shows that certain job sectors are booming, with a variety of careers where workers stand to make over $100,000 a year.
New York Post · 2 Sept 2026Google spared break-up of online advertising monopoly - Financial Times
Judge rejects US Department of Justice’s request to force the sale of parts of the search giant’s ads business
Financial Times · 2 Sept 2026Uber cuts 10% of its workforce and shuts down in Nigeria and Uganda
Uber is cutting about 3,300 roles, roughly 10% of its workforce, and shutting down in Nigeria and Uganda as it redirects spending towards robotaxis. Its internal memo says everyone affected has been notified except where local process applies, which in the EU…
The Next Web · 2 Sept 2026It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service - TechCrunch
An identity theft search site claimed to have more than 150 million driver's license photos stolen from an ID verification service. The crime site has now shut down.
TechCrunch · 2 Sept 2026Thoma Bravo-Owned Proofpoint in Advanced Talks to Buy Varonis - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 2 Sept 2026Winter Is Approaching and Europe Is Running Low on Natural Gas - WSJ
The Wall Street Journal · 2 Sept 2026Report: Iceberg lettuce was correlated with cyclosporiasis in Michigan - The Detroit News
Michigan health officials completed an interim report about their ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation. It was published on Sept. 2.
The Detroit News · 2 Sept 2026Here are some of REI’s best Labor Day sale deals - theverge.com
The outdoor retailer’s end-of-summer sale includes gear like tents and jackets, but the best deal might be on socks.
The Verge · 2 Sept 2026American Airlines unveils premium seating on 777 jets in chase for luxe travelers - New York Post
The airline is also phasing out first class on the aircraft, while increasing the number of business-class seats.
New York Post · 2 Sept 2026Judge orders changes to Google’s digital ads business but spares it from a breakup - AP News
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered Google to retool the system powering its price-gouging monopoly in digital advertising, sparing the company from a wrenching breakup that had been sought by the U.S. government. The two-page initial decision by U.S. Distri…
Associated Press · 2 Sept 2026Dell Stock Soars on Blowout Q2 Earnings and Raised Guidance - Barron's
Dell reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results after the stock market closed on Tuesday.
Barron's · 2 Sept 2026Trump Admin Tells Court: Let OpenAI Rip Off The Intercept’s Articles - The Intercept
Trump’s Justice Department filed a brief on behalf of OpenAI in a landmark copyright lawsuit by The Intercept and other media companies.
The Intercept · 2 Sept 2026Why this AI food slop is making people so uncomfortable and upset - USA Today
People have taken to social media to recoil at pictures of "AI food slop" on restaurant menus. Experts explain why our reactions are so intense.
USA Today · 2 Sept 2026The Subaru WRX Is Back With a Vengeance - The Drive
Thanks to a $5,000 price cut to start the year and more inventory, the Subaru WRX has bounced back from its 2025 doldrums.
The Drive · 2 Sept 2026URA targets new businesses in Iganga taxpayer sensitisation drive
The Uganda Revenue Authority has sensitised newly registered businesses in Iganga and surrounding districts on tax obligations, taxpayer rights and the consequences of non-compliance.
Nile Post · 2 Sept 2026AI agents carried out every step of this ransomware attack – then left the victim an 80-page security audit - The Register
Adding insult to injury
Theregister.com · 2 Sept 2026MLive ending print editions for 8 newspapers - freep.com
The end of print editions is a growing trend across the industry as readers and advertisers shift online.
Detroit Free Press · 2 Sept 2026Five Ford Models Are Being Recalled For The Same EcoBoost Engine Problem - Jalopnik
The recall covers 1,062 Broncos, 237 Mustangs, 3,071 Explorers and 432 Rangers with the 2.3-liter inline-4, and 5,199 Bronco Sports with the 1.5-liter inline-3.
Jalopnik · 2 Sept 2026