VOL. 2026 · NO. 261 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026

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Technology

Flash floods can strike without warning — this new technology could change that

On the morning of June 9th, Laura Lin was working from her home in Lanesville, a rural southern Indiana town about 15 miles from the Kentucky border. She was on a Zoom call, unaware that the heavy rain outside was beginning to flood her yard. "I look over to where the barn is over there, […]
The Verge
U.S. Politics

Impeach Trump, but limit future presidents too

Professor Richard Davis argues that a Democratic majority in Congress should seek to impeach President Trump and implement constitutional reforms to curtail executive powers regarding pardons, war-making and tariffs.
The Hill
Science

As forests burn, can we replant trees ready for a warmer world?

Ecologists testing “assisted migration” are pushing seedlings to the limits—and finding that location matters
Science Magazine

United Nations says US may have committed war crimes in Iran: What it means

UN probe finds US unlawfully struck an Iranian school and sports centre, killing children; White House rejects findings.
Al Jazeera

Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'

Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.
CNBC

AI safety debate meets reality at Dreamforce as business leaders say last year's models are enough

At Salesforce's annual mega-conference in San Francisco, attendees said they get enough value from older AI models.
CNBC