SEATTLE — Flu season is right around the corner, and this year, so is a new type of vaccine. Adults 50 and older are eligible for a new mRNA flu vaccine, developed using the same technology as COVID-19 vaccines. The new shot is almost 30% more effective than the traditional vaccine, according to UW Medicine, … Read more
DEVELOPING STORY DEVELOPING STORY, AI giant says GPT-6.1 Astra failed to meet alignment standards during internal testing. Published September 29, 2026 September 29, 2026 OpenAI has canceled the release of its latest AI model over security concerns, the latest industry move to slow development of the cutting-edge technology. The AI giant’s announcement on Monday comes … Read more
New York state prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 after a civil lawsuit filed earlier this month drew national attention. Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten confirmed Monday that he had begun the process of filing criminal charges against seven alleged perpetrators and would present the … Read more
The visit took place as the Israeli prime minister battles internal turmoil ahead of October’s Knesset elections. Posted on September 28, 2026 September 28, 2026 The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a visit to the country over the weekend. … Read more
Traffic moves along the 405 Freeway on February 13 in Los Angeles. Apu Gomes/Getty Images hide title toggle title Apu Gomes/Getty Images Subscribe to the Planet Money newsletter. The world is confusing. The economy can help The Trump administration announced Monday that it is scaling back how fuel-efficient U.S. automakers need to build their fleets. … Read more