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Anthropic has released a new framework to measure the pace of AI development in frontier labs. It tracks three key areas, including an "AI R&D Automation Index," revealing that its model now leads about 26% of internal research. The goal is to provide clearer signals on how fast AI is advancing.
Read MorePresident Trump announced "major progress" on plans for a new U.S. Army base in Poland, with the location to be revealed soon. This move, seen as a historic step for the alliance, comes as the U.S. reassesses its European troop presence and urges NATO partners to share more defense burdens. Poland, due to its strategic location, continues to boost military spending and deepen security ties with Washington.
Read MoreU.S. stocks closed higher on September 18, led by the Nasdaq's 1.69% gain. The rally was powered by strong performance in AI hardware and semiconductor stocks, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index surging over 3%.
Read MoreRussia's 9th State Duma election commenced on September 18, starting in the Far Eastern regions of Kamchatka and Chukotka. This marks the first nationwide parliamentary vote since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, drawing significant attention.
Read MoreOn September 17, a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near the intersection of County Road 633 and Blair Town Hall Road in Blair Township, northern Michigan. The road has been closed and emergency responders are on the scene. The cause and pilot status are under investigation.
Read MoreThe US approved visas for Iran's president and foreign minister to attend the UN General Assembly in New York, but imposed strict travel limits on the delegation. The move comes amid ongoing tensions, with little progress on key issues. As host country, the US often uses such restrictions to exert diplomatic pressure.
Read MoreUS and Mexican leaders held a phone call, making significant progress toward resolving key disputes under the USMCA. While new issues introduced some volatility, talks were described as "constructive." The fourth round of formal negotiations is now scheduled for late September in Washington, signaling a critical phase.
Read MoreThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to sell up to 48 F-35 stealth fighters to Saudi Arabia, marking the first such deal with Riyadh. The potential $24.3 billion agreement aims to enhance regional security and support U.S. strategic interests, pending congressional approval.
Read MoreNVIDIA has committed $2 billion to Brookfield Asset Management's global AI infrastructure fund as a cornerstone investor. The fund, targeting $10 billion, focuses on building AI factories, power solutions, and compute infrastructure, highlighting massive private capital flowing into physical AI foundations.
Read MorePresident Trump states the Iran situation is at a critical point, with a decision pending on resuming large-scale military action. He plans to meet Gulf leaders during the UN General Assembly while US forces remain deployed. Trump notes Iran maintains direct communication with the US.
Read MoreThe average US 30-year fixed mortgage rate has climbed for the fourth consecutive week to 6.95%, approaching the 7% threshold and marking the highest level since early last year. Rising borrowing costs are squeezing homebuyer budgets, with typical monthly payments now consuming 31% of median income. Builder confidence has plummeted, and housing affordability is emerging as a key political issue ahead of the midterm elections.
Read MoreJulian Assange, founder of Wikileaks, has returned to social platform X after a two-year absence since his release. His simple "I'm back" post, confirmed by his wife as his official account, has sparked widespread interest regarding his next moves.
Read MoreZEC futures open interest surged 29% in 24 hours to 2.34 million coins (~$3.35B). Concurrently, $58.9M in liquidations occurred within a day, signaling heightened market volatility and trading activity.
Read MoreOpenAI is reportedly making significant progress toward proving the Hodge Conjecture, a famed Millennium Prize Problem. The company is carefully planning its publication strategy to collaborate with mathematicians and avoid renewed controversy.
Read MoreOn-chain data shows Circle has minted 100 billion ARC tokens and distributed them to 11 addresses via an intermediary on September 17. This substantial move is now traceable in real-time, raising questions about the token's purpose and future deployment.
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