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Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls
Meta chief pushes back on AI slowdown calls

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg pushed back Tuesday against growing calls to pause or slow AI development, arguing that market incentives and legal liability are the best safeguards against the technology's risks.

September 16, 2026

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'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen
'Resident Evil' film brings video game's ethos to the big screen

US director Zach Cregger is a huge fan of the "Resident Evil" video game franchise, so when he was tapped to direct its new film adaptation, he gave himself one objective: "Be authentic to the spirit of the games."

September 16, 2026

US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting
US touts its power, avoids Iran war at G20 Energy meeting

The United States hammered home a message touting its energy dominance at Tuesday's meeting of G20 energy ministers in Houston, while brushing past the consequences of Washington's war in Iran and environmental concerns.

September 16, 2026

US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
US military buildup in Palau stirs war fears

US military plans to rebuild the main port in a pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned about being caught in a potential superpower conflict.

September 16, 2026

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i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy
i-payout Expands U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing Footprint and Advances European EMI Strategy

Expanded regulatory infrastructure is designed to give marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises greater access to flexible domestic and global payout capabilities

September 15, 2026

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Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over
Foundation Lets Ledger Users Switch to Open Source Without Starting Over

Legacy Mode brings open source apps developed for Ledger to Passport, letting users keep their existing accounts and familiar wallets on hardware assembled in the United States.

September 15, 2026