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Anthropic Says Claude Now Leads 26% of Its R&D Work — 1dAnthropic says Claude now leads 26% of its R&D work, up from near zero in February, and urges rivals to publish similar metrics on recursive self-improvement.

Nicole Hardy It's impressive how fast Claude has scaled to handle over a quarter of Anthropic's R&D, but rivals sharing their own numbers would help everyone track real progress on self-improvement.

Postmaster General Reportedly Tells Confidants He Wants to Resign — 2dFour people say Postmaster General David Steiner told confidants he wants to resign; one source said he "didn't come on board to get beat up like this." USPS: "absolutely zero validity."

Dana Whitfield Steiner's resignation would only add more chaos when the Postal Service already struggles with losses and election deadlines.

Optus Outage Disrupts Dozens of Triple Zero Calls — Sep 11, 2026An Optus network outage disrupted Triple Zero emergency calls across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory, prompting welfare checks and renewed scrutiny of telco response times. Officials vow investigations, regulatory action, and strengthening telecommunications rules as penalties loom over a separate 2024 outage.

Priya Raman Optus must be held accountable with real fines before another outage hits emergency services again.

Trump says he will drop Irish whiskey tariff after appeals at Doonbeg — 4dAt Doonbeg, the president ended the U.S. duty on Irish whiskey alone, matching the zero-tariff break already given Scotch and Northern Irish spirits after months of direct appeals.

Priya Raman Trump ending the duty only after appeals at his own Doonbeg resort shows how these things really get decided.

Microsoft patches record 974 flaws including two zero-days — Sep 8, 2026

Mamdani drops massive 9/11 records trove as old claims about Ground Zero come under fire — Sep 8, 2026

Marcus Bell Some of those early Ground Zero assurances look even weaker once the full files are examined.

Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — 1dThe Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

India Sets MDR for High-Value UPI PaymentsFinance — 4dIndia’s government notified amendments to the Payment and Settlement Act prohibiting banks and system providers from charging customers for UPI transactions and RuPay debit card payments up to ₹2,000, expanding a no-fee digital payments regime. The move comes in the context of earlier changes to allow possible merchant MDR charges, though current guidance specifies the zero-charge rule applies to individual users up to ₹2,000.

LHN Energy to bundle solar power with EV charging for Singapore fleets — 3dLHN Energy, a Singapore-based solar company, plans to roll out an integrated Solar PPA and DC fast-charging solution for electric heavy vehicles in early September 2026, combining solar generation, charging, and project delivery under a single framework with potential zero upfront costs. The program is supported by Singapore’s Electric Heavy Vehicle Charger Grant, which co-funds up to 50% of eligible charger installation costs (capped at S$30,000 for the first 500 chargers) for qualifying projects at depots, warehouses, and industrial sites.

LSU overcomes first-half turnovers to defeat Louisiana Tech 45-14 — 6dLSU overcame a sluggish first half marked by turnovers and two red-zone interceptions to beat Louisiana Tech 45-14, with Sam Leavitt and the offense struggling early before pulling away in the second half. The Tigers’ defense dominated early, holding Tech to zero rushing and passing yards at times, while Leavitt rebounded to add multiple touchdowns as LSU secured the win.

Chris Dalton The defense completely dominated early and that allowed the offense time to settle down.

Delta Electronics Seeks $1.5 Billion Thai-Linked Bonds — 4dDelta Electronics plans a US$1.5 billion zero-coupon, dual-tranche exchangeable bond issue via its Singapore unit, backed by Delta Electronics Thailand shares, with US$500 million due in 2027 at a 15% premium and US$1 billion due in 2031 at a 30% premium, to fund working capital and expansion. The notes can be exchanged into DET shares, with 2031 bonds offering a put option and both tranches carrying specific redemption terms, while the deal aims to minimize equity dilution for minority holders.

Houston Might Be The Biggest Story In Education No One Is Talking AboutReporting — Jul 30, 2026The Houston Independent Public School district had 121 schools rated D or F by the state in 2023. Now, just 17 schools in the district have a D grade, and for the first time ever, zero are rated F.

Former presidents join 25th anniversary ceremonies at Ground Zero — Sep 10, 2026The United States is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with bipartisan congressional recognition of the victims and the enduring lessons of the day, as well as ongoing reflections on the response era led by leaders including George W. Bush and Donald Trump. Preparations for a high-profile 9/11 ceremony involve the vice president and all four living former presidents, plus renewed discussion of lessons learned from the post-9/11 era and related commemorations and programming.

Fetterman Lone Dem to Vote for DHS Funding — Feb 13, 2026Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was the only Senate Democrat to vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Now, he is accusing fellow Democrats of choosing party over country. “This shutdown literally has zero…

Fetterman on Blanche Confirmation: ‘Trump Has Zero Leverage’ — Aug 1, 2026The road to Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general may be a bumpy one. That’s according to Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) who said Friday that may not have the influence needed to get the job done. Republican…

Zero Rates, Zero Impact: Fed & Co Fail to Calm MarketsReporting — Mar 16, 2020Stock markets and oil prices continued to nose-dive on Monday after the second emergency cut in U.S. interest rates in as many weeks — effectively to zero — and supportive measures from all corners failed to quell…

NYC Releases 9/11 Air Quality Records — Sep 8, 2026New York City will release more than 170,000 pages of post-9/11 air-quality records, revealing that city officials were aware of dangerous toxins around Ground Zero while publicly assuring residents and workers the air was safe. The documents show testing found benzene and asbestos above safety thresholds and suggest officials prioritized reopening Lower Manhattan over public health, prompting calls for accountability and greater transparency from critics and survivors.

Trump Admin Let Zero Illegals Into The US In May — Jun 18, 2025The U.S. Border Patrol released a grand total of zero illegal migrants into the country during the month of May, demonstrating the rapid decline in illegal migration since President Donald Trump returned to office. In…

Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Ceremony Despite Opposition — Sep 4, 2026Relatives of 9/11 victims plan to ignore or exclude Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the Ground Zero memorial marking the 25th anniversary, spurred by a petition with more than 98,000 signatures criticizing his past remarks and associations. They warn he may attend anyway, describe his presence as a potential photo-op, and broader discussions note calls for Hochul and Mamdani to skip the ceremony as part of the controversy.

University Dean Fired For Saying She Had ‘ZERO Sympathy’ For Charlie Kirk — Sep 11, 2025Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) fired its assistant dean on Wednesday after she blatantly said she had “zero sympathy” for Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s death. Laura Sosh-Lightsy, the now-former…

Greta Thunberg Says She Is Going ‘Net-Zero on Swear Words’ Following BacklashReporting — Nov 3, 2021Climate activist Greta Thunberg is responding to critics who took issue with language she used during a demonstration. “I am pleased to announce that I’ve decided to go net-zero on swear words and bad language. In the…

Debunking Biden’s ‘Zero Dollar’ Claim: Economist Exposes the Real Cost of Biden’s $3.5 Trillion PlanReporting — Sep 30, 2021If rich Americans and large corporations foot the bill, does a tax plan really cost “zero dollars” to the average American? Recent comments suggest the Democratic Party believes this to be the case. In promoting the…

As Canada Nears Zero COVID-19 Deaths, Officials Fear Reopening Spike, US RiskReporting — Jul 15, 2020Canada’s efforts to flatten the curve of coronavirus cases have put the country on the cusp of zero deaths from COVID-19 for the first time since March, but officials see worrying signs of a new spike as provinces lift…

Former Surgeon General: It’s ‘Fascinating To See Zero Support’ for Birx Following CNN InterviewReporting — Mar 30, 2021Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams is coming to the defense of former White House COVID-19 response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx after receiving criticism following her CNN interview. “Fascinating to see zero support…