NEWS

World War II Navy veteran Sverre Vinje, 102, led more than 41,000 fans in 'God Bless America' as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati 20-0 and clinched a postseason berth.

Mariska Hargitay has described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding as both spectacular and intimate, saying the couple's vows were her favourite part of the celebration.

Apple is reportedly developing two game controllers for iPhone, potentially under the Beats brand. Software references reveal different hardware designs, but release plans remain unconfirmed.

Amazon is lifting 2026 capital expenditure to about $220 billion as AWS growth accelerates, placing Andy Jassy's AI infrastructure strategy at the centre of the company's next growth test.

Hyundai Motor Group has invested in Commonwealth Fusion Systems' latest funding round and will explore engineering cooperation as the company advances its planned ARC fusion plants.

Prince George has started at Eton College, where his father Prince William studied, beginning a new chapter shaped by royal tradition, strict customs and heightened security.

Cleanaway shares rose after EQT Infrastructure confirmed its takeover proposal remained intact following due diligence, although negotiations continue and no binding agreement has yet been reached.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has shared a short video of Prince Harry and their children in the English countryside, amid continuing speculation about the Sussexes' UK plans.

A social media account claims Tommaso Cioni left Arizona, but law enforcement and the Guthrie family have not confirmed it. The investigation remains open with no suspect named.

Lovisa shares gained 4.8% as investors rotated into recently sold-off growth stocks, while strong sales and profit growth supported the retailer ahead of its ex-dividend date.

Sunrise Energy Metals shares fell 12.6% on the ASX as investors took profits after a dramatic rally, while the company remains pre-revenue and awaits financing milestones for Syerston.

Two raccoons in Bay Shore and Babylon have tested positive for rabies, raising Suffolk County's confirmed terrestrial cases to 44 as officials expand vaccination efforts and safety warnings.

Michael Lines is suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT reinforced religious delusions linked to his bipolar disorder and failed to respond appropriately before a near-fatal suicide attempt.

Little Tikes is launching its Cloud Collection, a range of seven best-selling toys in neutral tones, including a white Cozy Coupe available for Amazon pre-order.

Mariska Hargitay revealed that Kate Moss once declined a speaking role on Law & Order: SVU, saying she would rather appear as a silent murder victim, although the cameo never happened.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he largely agrees with warnings that AI could endanger humanity, while rejecting a fixed probability and urging slower development, oversight and global coordination.

Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 4-1, responding to their previous league loss and moving level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.

Lionel Messi scored his 99th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-2 draw with Nashville SC, leaving Miami nine points behind the Eastern Conference leaders with nine matches remaining.

Sydney Sweeney's advertising campaign for sports prediction platform Novig has drawn widespread online criticism, including from women in sports who say its imagery sexualises representation in the industry.

SNL U.K.'s second-season premiere opened with a royal-family sketch targeting Harry and Meghan's return to Britain, finances, Netflix deal and public profile, alongside jokes about Andy Burnham.

Draymond Green has challenged claims that LeBron James can recover the value of his reduced Philadelphia 76ers salary through endorsements and other business ventures.

NBC has introduced tighter access controls at its 'Today' studios after an alleged intrusion involving Craig Melvin, while Savannah Guthrie's mother's disappearance remains unsolved.

Elon Musk's America PAC is spending tens of millions of dollars on transgender policy ads targeting Democratic Senate candidates in several competitive 2026 midterm races.

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk have backed a more cautious pace for frontier AI development amid concerns about self-improving systems and safety risks.

Tesla says it will unveil the long-delayed second-generation Roadster on 1 October in Waco, Texas, though production specifications, pricing and delivery timing remain uncertain.

Samsung New Zealand has released a Galaxy Z Fold 8 advertisement featuring a Palmerston North real estate agent named Tim Cook, poking fun at Apple's foldable iPhone debut.

A flood watch remains in effect across western Pennsylvania and neighbouring areas as saturated ground, heavy storms and the risk of flash flooding threaten the Pittsburgh region through early Sunday.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max and first foldable iPhone Duo offer contrasting designs, cameras, biometrics, prices and release dates for different types of buyers.

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max share core hardware and features, but differ in display size, weight, battery endurance and price, starting at $1,199.