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SPT-3G produces high-precision CMB lensing map, sharpens neutrino-mass and structure-growth limits

SPT-3G releases a high signal-to-noise CMB lensing map from 2019–20 South Pole data, tightening structure-growth and neutrino-mass constraints. ...Read more

#cmb, #cosmology, #spt3g, #neutrinos

Deeper X‑ray and JWST Data Cast Doubt on Claimed Black Hole in Galaxy UHZ1

Deep Chandra and JWST reanalysis finds no solid X‑ray or mid‑IR evidence that galaxy UHZ1 (z=10.05) hosts the luminous, obscured black hole claimed in 2023. ...Read more

#astronomy, #black-holes, #jwst, #chandra

ArXiv preprint: DC electric field cools bosonic NaRb to quantum degeneracy and forms self-bound droplets

A Princeton-led arXiv preprint reports that a single static (dc) electric field cooled bosonic NaRb molecules to quantum degeneracy and produced self-bound droplets. ...Read more

#physics, #ultracold, #molecules, #quantum

Cubs hit franchise-record nine homers in 17-3 rout of Brewers at Wrigley Field

Alex Bregman hit three homers as the Cubs set a franchise record with nine home runs in a 17-3 win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field. ...Read more

#cubs, #brewers, #mlb, #baseball, #homeruns

500 Million XRP 'Unlocked' on Sept. 1 Was Routine Ripple Escrow Release, Trackers Show

Trackers show 500 million XRP 'unlocked' on Sept. 1 followed Ripple's monthly escrow schedule; no evidence of a $689M open-market sale. ...Read more

#crypto, #xrp, #ripple, #escrow

Lionel Messi announces retirement from Argentina national team

Lionel Messi said on Instagram he is retiring from Argentina’s men’s national team, saying he wrote the decision July 21 and his father’s death reinforced it. ...Read more

#messi, #argentina, #soccer, #worldcup

CBO: Automatic Stabilizers Will Barely Curb U.S. Deficits Over Next Decade

CBO finds automatic stabilizers will barely reduce deficits from 2026–2036, leaving structurally large federal deficits averaging 6.1% of potential GDP. ...Read more

#cbo, #deficits, #fiscalpolicy, #economy

U.S. PCE Inflation Remains at 3.7% in July; Real Consumer Spending Barely Rose

July PCE inflation stayed at 3.7% (core 3.3%), well above the Fed's 2% goal, while real consumer spending was essentially flat. ...Read more

#inflation, #pce, #federalreserve, #consumer-spending

Cronos halted block production after Tectonic exploit; preliminary losses estimated $66–75M

Cronos halted its blockchain on Aug. 30 after an exploit at Tectonic froze activity; on-chain researchers estimate $66–75 million in preliminary losses. ...Read more

#crypto, #defi, #blockchain, #security

AAA: August 2026 Was First August With U.S. Gasoline Above $4 Every Day

AAA says August 2026 was the first August on record with U.S. national average gasoline above $4 a gallon every day, underscoring persistent summer fuel costs. ...Read more

#gasoline, #fuel, #energy, #inflation

EU Names ChatGPT a 'Very Large' Search Engine; Reddit and Roblox Also Designated Under DSA

EU adds ChatGPT to top-tier DSA search engines, and names Reddit and Roblox very-large platforms—bringing all three under stricter EU oversight. ...Read more

#ai, #dsa, #chatgpt, #reddit, #roblox

Cosmos Labs: Shared Cosmos EVM Vulnerability Exploited on Six Chains, $5.7M Taken

Cosmos Labs says an underflow bug in its shared Cosmos EVM module was exploited across six blockchains in August, enabling roughly $5.7M in cash-outs. ...Read more

#blockchain, #cybersecurity, #cosmos, #cryptocurrency

Djokovic Knocked Out in First Round of U.S. Open by Mariano Navone

Novak Djokovic suffered his first opening‑round U.S. Open loss, falling in five sets to Mariano Navone in New York after a 4‑hour, 36‑minute match marked by cramps. ...Read more

#tennis, #usopen, #djokovic, #navone

DESI DR1 Reanalysis Sets Neutrino Mass Limit That Appears to Disfavor Inverted Ordering

Independent reanalysis of DESI DR1 finds a 95% cosmological upper limit on summed neutrino mass that appears to disfavor the inverted hierarchy. ...Read more

#neutrinos, #cosmology, #desi, #astrophysics

Aaron Donald Ends Retirement, Rejoins Los Angeles Rams for 2026 Season

Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams for the 2026 season, the team announced Aug. 30. ...Read more

#rams, #aarondonald, #nfl