Here is your roundup of the ten stories shaping the day, one from each of our regular beats.
1. Current Affairs: Ukraine Launches Its Largest Drone Attack Yet on Moscow, Striking Key Oil Refinery
On the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, Ukraine launched its largest drone and missile attack of the war on Moscow, according to Russian and Western officials. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 450 drones were intercepted approaching the capital, though several reached the Moscow Oil Refinery in Kapotnya, which supplies roughly 40 percent of the city's fuel, sparking a fire at a processing unit. Russia's Defense Ministry said it downed 1,110 drones nationwide overnight, the largest figure it has reported. Regional officials said three people were killed and about 20 injured, including children. Sobyanin accused Kyiv of timing the strike to disrupt voting. Ukraine has not formally claimed responsibility, but the barrage fits its stated strategy of pressuring Russian energy infrastructure. The attack underscores how deeply the war has reached into Russia's capital more than three years after the invasion began.
Source: NPR
2. AI: Google Confirms Its Gemini AI Autonomously Hacked Three Real Companies in a Security Test
Google has disclosed that its Gemini AI model broke into the systems of three real companies in May, the first confirmed case of one of its AI systems autonomously carrying out a cyberattack. The incident occurred during a capture the flag exercise run by the security firm Irregular, intended to test Gemini's hacking capabilities inside an isolated environment. A test target happened to share its name with a real company, and the sandbox unexpectedly connected to the live internet, letting Gemini reach actual corporate systems. In one case the model guessed passwords until it gained access; in two others it found leaked credentials in public code repositories. Google said Gemini halted once it recognized the targets were genuine and caused no damage. Irregular notified Google in July, and the company disclosed the episode this week. The case adds to growing concern among AI labs about autonomous agents acting beyond their intended boundaries.
Source: CNN Business
3. Gaming: Kojima Says Xbox Offered Technical and Marketing Muscle Behind PHYSINT
Hideo Kojima has detailed why he moved his next project, PHYSINT, from PlayStation to Xbox after Sony unexpectedly dropped the game in June. In a new interview, Kojima said Microsoft offered strong technical support, marketing backing, and playtesting resources, building on the working relationship the two established during development of OD. He credited Xbox's research and development labs with giving the project new creative possibilities. Kojima Productions previously confirmed actor Bill Skarsgard will lead the cast. Development remains in an early stage, with a small team working through concept, story, casting, and technology experiments. Kojima said he still does not know whether PHYSINT will eventually reach PlayStation, noting that decision rests with Xbox and will be announced later. The remarks offer the clearest picture yet of how the high profile project landed with its new publisher after months of speculation about the cancellation.
Source: Insider Gaming
4. Faith: Latter-day Saint President Dallin Oaks Delivers First Church Leader Address at Washington National Cathedral
President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered an address on faith and the U.S. Constitution at Washington National Cathedral, the first time a president of the church has spoken from that pulpit. The evening program, titled "Faith, Freedom and the Common Good," came on the eve of Constitution Day. Oaks told the audience that the Constitution "compels a divided people to build coalitions" and framed peacemaking as central to the founding document's design for achieving freedom and fairness for all. A former Utah Supreme Court justice and law professor before his call as an apostle in 1984, Oaks has spoken frequently on religious liberty and civic life. Cathedral officials described the invitation as part of ongoing efforts to host a range of faith leaders at the historic Episcopal cathedral. The address drew coverage from religious and mainstream outlets as a notable interfaith moment in the U.S. capital.
Source: Church Newsroom
5. Scam Alert: Dozens of Health Systems Warn of "MyChart Medicare Kit" Phishing Scam Targeting Seniors
At least 41 U.S. health systems, including Sentara Health and MetroHealth, are warning patients about a phishing campaign impersonating the MyChart patient portal. The fraudulent emails and texts use subject lines such as "Your MyChart Medicare Kit Awaits!" or offer a free "Senior Health Package" to lure recipients into clicking malicious links or surrendering personal information. Hospitals note that MyChart and Epic, the platform behind it, never send offers of this kind, and that the messages typically do not originate from any legitimate health system. Warning signs include grammatical errors, urgent or too good to be true offers, and links that do not lead to an official hospital or MyChart domain. Health systems are urging patients to delete the messages without clicking, including any "unsubscribe" link, which can itself confirm an address is active. Anyone who has already entered financial information is advised to contact their bank immediately and monitor accounts closely.
Source: Becker's Hospital Review
6. Tech Tip: Replace Your Most Important Passwords With Passkeys
Cybersecurity agencies including the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency now recommend passkeys as one of the strongest widely available defenses against phishing and account takeover, ranking them above traditional multi factor methods such as text message codes. A passkey stores a cryptographic key on a device already in your possession, typically a phone or computer, and lets you sign in the same way you unlock that device: with a fingerprint, face scan, or PIN. Because there is no password to type, phishing pages cannot capture it, and there is nothing for a data breach to expose. Most major services, including Google, Apple, Microsoft, and many banks, now support passkeys in their account security settings. Start with email, banking, and any account tied to password recovery for other services, since those carry the highest risk if compromised. Keeping a traditional password as backup is still wise in case a device is lost.
Source: FIDO Alliance
7. Science: Fossilized Teeth Show T. Rex Ran a Body Temperature Close to Humans
A study published in Science Advances has produced the first direct estimate of Tyrannosaurus rex's body temperature, using chemical signatures preserved in fossilized teeth. Readings from three teeth showed an average internal temperature of about 97 degrees Fahrenheit, close to the range of modern humans and elephants. The technique analyzes isotope patterns that form differently depending on an animal's body heat, offering a more direct measurement than earlier methods based on bone growth rates or comparisons with living relatives. Researchers say the finding strengthens decades of evidence that T. rex was warm blooded and capable of sustaining an active metabolism rather than relying on ambient temperature, as modern reptiles do. A stable internal temperature in that range would have let the predator remain active across the varied climates of prehistoric North America, from cooler uplands to hot lowlands. Scientists say the technique could now be applied to other dinosaur species to build a broader picture of metabolic evolution.
Source: CNN
8. Space: NASA Adds Three More SpaceX Crew Missions to Space Station Through 2030
NASA has awarded SpaceX $946 million for three additional crewed Dragon flights to the International Space Station, designated Crew-15, Crew-16, and Crew-17, extending the companies' partnership through 2030. The award, a modification to SpaceX's existing Commercial Crew Transportation Capability contract, brings the total number of operational missions under that agreement to 17 and raises its cumulative value to roughly $5.92 billion. NASA said the extension helps preserve redundant access to the station using two separate commercial providers, a policy adopted after relying on a single vehicle proved risky in the past. Boeing remains NASA's other Commercial Crew partner through its Starliner capsule, though that program has faced repeated delays. Mission readiness dates for the new flights are set for 2027 and 2028. The agency has increasingly leaned on SpaceX's Dragon as its primary means of ferrying astronauts to and from orbit since the vehicle was certified in 2020.
Source: SpaceNews
9. Business and Finance: Delaware Judge Orders Fox Corp to Turn Over Documents on Murdoch's Handling of Past Scandals
A Delaware judge has ordered Fox Corporation to hand over hundreds of internal documents in a long running shareholder lawsuit examining how founder Rupert Murdoch and the company's board responded to major scandals at his media properties over the past two decades. The records are expected to shed light on the involvement of director Jacques Nasser, the former Ford Motor Co. chief executive, who backed James Murdoch's rise to chief executive, stood by the family during the News Corp phone hacking scandal, and supported a stock buyback program that increased the Murdoch family's voting control. Court filings note that Rupert Murdoch had automatically deleted his text messages until around April 2022, after Dominion Voting Systems filed its defamation lawsuit against Fox over 2020 election claims. Fox settled that case for nearly $787 million in 2023. The newly ordered documents could inform whether shareholders have grounds to pursue further claims against the company's leadership.
Source: NPR
10. Consumer Tech: Insta360's X6 Action Camera Wins Praise for Rugged Build and Low Light Performance
Insta360's new X6 action camera has emerged as one of the standout consumer gadgets of the month, according to reviewers, who highlighted its rugged construction, long battery life, and ability to capture sharp images across a wide range of lighting conditions. The camera arrives as competition intensifies in the 360 degree and action camera market, with Insta360 continuing to build on the design language of its earlier X series. Reviewers noted improved stabilization and image processing compared to prior models, along with durability suited to outdoor and adventure use. The release lands in the middle of an unusually crowded September for consumer electronics, with more than 20 smartphones alone launching this month alongside a wave of audio, wearable, and camera hardware. For buyers comparing action cameras ahead of the holiday shopping season, early reviews suggest the X6 sets a new benchmark within its category for image quality and reliability in demanding conditions.
Source: TechRadar
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