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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.

New research suggests the young Sun may have consumed a super-Earth billions of years ago, potentially explaining anomalies in its internal structure and low lithium levels.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, returned to London's Royal Marsden Hospital, where she received cancer treatment, to meet patients and support a planned holistic wellbeing centre.

King Charles has reaffirmed Harry and Meghan's status as non-working royals in a letter to officials, while Uganda announced it would withdraw from the 2027 Invictus Games.

Michael Polansky has gained renewed attention after welcoming his first child with Lady Gaga. Here are 10 facts about his career, philanthropy, relationship and creative work.

Elon Musk has linked the debate over AI-generated software and the future of hand-coding to wider questions about technological competition, warfare and national security.

Savannah Guthrie's reference to her missing mother in the past tense during a Today segment drew attention, though a family source said it did not confirm Nancy's death.

Ayan Broomfield has been alongside Frances Tiafoe since 2015, while building her own career through college tennis, film work and advocacy for diversity in the sport.

Lady Gaga has reportedly welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky. The couple were photographed with the newborn in Northern California, but have not publicly confirmed the birth.

Ben Shelton beat Frances Tiafoe in an all-American US Open semifinal to reach his first Grand Slam final, where he will face Alexander Zverev for a historic title.

A Lancet analysis estimates alcohol-attributable cancer deaths in the US rose from 11,361 in 1990 to 23,126 in 2023, with colorectal and breast cancers prominent among younger adults.

President Donald Trump commemorated the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks at the Pentagon, as ceremonies across the United States honoured victims, survivors and first responders.

HDFC Bank shares recovered after hitting a 52-week low, but investors remain focused on CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's departure, slower growth, deposit trends and margin pressure.

Apple shares rose after the iPhone Duo debut, yet analysts disagree on whether its strong margins and potential demand can offset limited volumes, memory costs and valuation concerns.

The Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the 15-day injured list after ongoing knee, biceps and neck problems, with the club expecting him to return as a hitter before the playoffs.