VOL. 2026 · NO. 249 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2026

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Technology

My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI

I was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
Wired
U.S. Politics

Controversy swirls around Trump's Venezuela business partner

The Trump administration’s Venezuela oil deal puts the federal government in business with a controversial figure from the South American nation. Recent reporting links North American Blue Energy Partners’s Alejandro Betancourt to multiple investigations. But administration officials have defended their partnership, saying that Betancourt is a proven operator in Venezuela’s energy sector. Late last month, the...
The Hill
Science

Briefing Chat: How 1,000 pairs of buried underpants helped measure soil health

Nature, Published online: 04 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02800-1Nature staff discuss the winners of the 2026 Ig Nobel prizes — plus, the isolated energy flash that could be the first glimpse of dark matter.
Nature (News)

Palestinians in Gaza bury remains of 100 people recovered from rubble

The remains of thousands more people are believed to be buried under destroyed and damaged buildings in Gaza.
Al Jazeera

Interest Rates and Inflation: Knives Out

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Reddit r/economics

From ‘mystery vacations’ to hostels, budget travelers get thrifty as prices rise

Despite rising prices and the travel industry focusing on the luxury segment, budget-minded vacationers are still finding ways to get away.
CNBC