France refuses to grant asylum to Paul Watson, anti-whaling activist
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Day: September 24, 2025
China and Hong Kong brace for super typhoon after 14 killed in Taiwan – with 124 missing
At least 14 people have been killed in an area of Taiwan popular with tourists after Super Typhoon Ragasa lashed the island nation, with Hong Kong and mainland China braced for impact.
Where and how to watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! And who is boycotting?
As Kimmel returns, he is expected to address the controversy that led major station groups to drop his late-night show.
Tether CEO confirms major capital raise at a reported $500 billion valuation
The crypto company is looking to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion in exchange for a roughly 3% stake through a private placement, the report said.
AI joins list of global challenges on agenda for UN meeting
World leaders and diplomats are tackling artificial intelligence at the United Nations’ annual high-level meeting.
Macron stands with Palestine and Ukraine, refuting political ‘double standards’
In his speech at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron spoke in defence of the organisation, countering US President Trump’s dismissal of the United Nations. Macron, who officially recognised the state of Palestine on Mo…
Jimmy Kimmel chokes up as he returns to live show: ‘It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man’
The late-night talk-show host was suspended ‘indefinitely’ last week after making comments about the death of MAGA commentator Charlie Kirk
“Hope You All Come”: Trump Invites Global Fans To World Cup, Olympics As US Tightens Visa Rules
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes “countless people from all over the globe” will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the US, making no mention of his migration crackdown
How to send quick messages via Spotlight in MacOS Tahoe – and why I’m obsessed
I’m loving the MacOS Tahoe update, and one reason is the supercharged Spotlight tool, which can make your day considerably more efficient. Here’s how.
VCs court top AI startups with preempted rounds and perks like private jets; PitchBook: US AI startups raised $200B in 2025, with 41% going to just 10 companies (Kate Clark/Bloomberg)
Kate Clark / Bloomberg:
VCs court top AI startups with preempted rounds and perks like private jets; PitchBook: US AI startups raised $200B in 2025, with 41% going to just 10 companies — Private jets, box seats and big checks. …