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Existential fears about AI have once again reared their head - here's what you need to know.

Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.

Iran’s nuclear chief was blocked from attending an annual conference on Monday at the headquarters of the UN’s nuclear agency in Vienna after US pressure, both Washington and Tehran said. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed to reporters that Washington had applied pressure to stop Mohammad Eslami from entering Austria, saying “he’s a sanctioned individual and we don’t want sanctioned individuals evading their sanctions”. “He asked for a waiver of the sanctions and it was denied.” Iranian...

Districts struggle to meet the needs of English learners with higher proficiency levels, advocates say. There is still no dedicated funding for students expanding their English language comprehension.

The Primetime Emmy Awards are set to air Monday night on NBC live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay and with the biggest names in television set to take the stage. TODAY’s Sheinelle Jones reports on how Hollywood is getting ready for a golden night filled with glitz, glamour and surprises.

Community groups and young people across the West Midlands are being invited to apply for a grant.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 676 measles cases in the state.

Lee White – a former minister for the environment in Gabon – tells Nick Ferris why he believes investment from responsible mining companies gives the world’s second largest rainforest a better chance of survival than traditional foreign aid

Some key leaders at artificial intelligence companies call for a slowdown in AI development. And, Iran-Gulf diplomacy hits a setback as talks in Oman are delayed.

Shanghai’s bustling riverfront has become the latest testing ground for urban logistics technology, with McDonald’s and Chinese food-delivery giant Meituan joining forces to launch the country’s first catering brand-exclusive drone-delivery route. Commencing operations last week, the new service allows visitors strolling or exercising along the scenic West Bund area in Shanghai’s Xuhui district to have their fast-food orders ‘airdropped’ directly to designated kiosks, according to a recent...

Jack Shepherd was sentenced at Isleworth Crown Court after previously admitting the violent assault.

At least 12 people are being treated for anthrax after eating infected meat from wildlife carcasses.