Xi Jinping tests Donald Trump with 'Thucydides Trap'

From 1858 to today: How six generations of one family are fighting to preserve a Sonoma winery

Gundlach Bundschu Winery, established in 1858, is getting into a major transition after six generations of Bundschu family ownership. The historic Sonoma Valley winery is looking for a possible new investor through Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to financial concerns, changing wine-drinking habits and industry interruptions have impacted the business.

$2 million lottery winner, but she couldn’t celebrate: US woman discovers jackpot during lunch break, then goes back to work

Virginia woman won a $2 million lottery jackpot after buying a $20 Platinum 7s scratch-off ticket during her lunch break, but instead of celebrating, she returned to work and finished her shift. The anonymous winner later chose a $952,000 lump-sum payout before taxes instead of receiving the prize through 30 years of annual payments. The unusual story was reported by People and has drawn attention for her calm reaction to the life-changing win.

Snapdeal parent AceVector raises Rs 189 crore from anchors; Negen, Singularity among top investors

In a significant move, AceVector, the owner of Snapdeal, has successfully garnered Rs 189 crore from anchor investors for its upcoming IPO, scheduled to open on September 25 with a set price range of Rs 30-32 per share. Major allocations were made to funds like Negen Undiscovered Value Fund and Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund II.

Has AI arrived as a scientific discoverer? Claude’s new CRISPR-like discovery uncovers a hidden enzyme system that scientists had missed in bacterial DNA

Anthropic says Claude has helped researchers find a previously unknown enzyme system in bacterial DNA. They call it ARTs, or array-associated reverse transcriptases. The system has a reverse transcriptase and repeated DNA sequences that resemble CRISPR. Scientists are now studying what it actually does.

BJP plugs gaps in state units, brings RSS connect back in focus

The BJP strategically fills important organizational roles by appointing general secretaries, primarily selecting familiar figures from its existing ranks. The emphasis is on a reorganization of responsibilities instead of incorporating new RSS representatives. A notable appointment is Saudan Singh's new role managing several eastern states. Nevertheless, key regions such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Kerala remain without dedicated general secretaries.

‘India’s UNSC claim is strong — big powers are failing their UN role’

Richard Caplan emphasizes the limited role of the United Nations in current conflicts like Ukraine-Russia and US-Iran. He highlights how the UN struggles to enforce collective security due to actions by permanent members of the Security Council. While the UN has made some humanitarian contributions, significant issues remain unaddressed. Caplan also critiques the diminished institutional power of the UN under recent US administrations.

Fans found a Leonida Map inside Rockstar’s new GTA 6 Box, but where is the game?

The collection is built around Macca the Gator, a fictional TV show that exists within GTA 6’s Leonida universe. References to Macca run throughout the collection, with the character featured on several of the items included in the box.

Five entities divest 11.05% stake in Sedemac Mechatronics for ₹1,469 crore

The powertrain controls and auto parts manufacturer saw its shares gain nearly 10 per cent on the NSE after the deals

Canada CPP, OAS payment tomorrow: Who gets the September 25 payment and how much could you receive?

Canada CPP and OAS payments, including the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), are scheduled for September 25, 2026. Find out who qualifies for the latest Canada government payment, how much eligible seniors and CPP recipients could receive, the maximum CPP, OAS and GIS amounts for 2026, and the remaining CPP and OAS payment dates this year.

This atomic clock is so precise it can detect how gravity changes time. Scientists now want to take it outside the lab and measure tiny shifts across Earth

Researchers at Singapore's Centre for Quantum Technologies have developed a highly accurate lutetium-based atomic clock. This clock has a reported frequency uncertainty of 1 × 10⁻¹⁹, making it one of the most precise clocks available. The team successfully demonstrated the clock’s sensitivity to minute differences in gravitational potential. Future plans involve creating a transportable version of the clock for various scientific applications.

'Turn the other cheek; they'd stab you in neck!': GOP Sen Kennedy warns Trump not to trust 'liar' Xi

Trade deal between India and US done & dusted: Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the US-India bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, showcasing significant progress. He also emphasized positive developments in the India-EU trade negotiations, particularly regarding climate regulations, and mentioned advancements in talks with Canada, Mexico, and the Gulf Cooperation Council.