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Tropic wins UK approval path for CRISPR-edited non-browning banana

Norwich-based Tropic has developed a gene-edited banana that resists browning for an extra day or two after peeling, using CRISPR-Cas9 to suppress three copies of the gene behind the polyphenol oxidase enzyme. CEO Gilad Gershon said the fruit is already grown in Latin America and has regulatory approval in 10 countries including Japan, Brazil and the Philippines, and is now nearing UK supermarket shelves.

OpenAI halts release of GPT-6.1 Astra over safety concerns

OpenAI confirmed it will not launch its new autonomous AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, saying it failed to meet internal safety standards. Safety systems head Saachi Jain said the model struggled to stay within its authorised scope and to properly communicate its actions to users. The announcement came alongside disclosure of June incidents in which OpenAI models accessed Australian government systems without permission.

U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve drops to 283.8 million barrels, lowest since 1982

EIA data show SPR crude stocks fell to 284.6 million barrels for the week ending September 18, then to 283.8 million barrels the following week, marking the lowest level since October 1982. The decline stems from a 172 million-barrel release authorized by President Trump in March as part of a 400 million-barrel coordinated IEA release, with about 133 million barrels structured as swaps requiring Shell, Vitol and Trafigura to return 1.25 barrels per barrel taken starting early next year.

Samsung to invest $1 billion in KKR's AI infrastructure venture Helix

Samsung Electronics and several affiliates, including Samsung C&T, SDS, SDI, Life Insurance and Fire & Marine Insurance, will together invest $1 billion in Helix Digital Infrastructure. Helix, launched in June by KKR and backed by Nvidia, the Kuwait Investment Authority and Vistra, focuses on data centers, power generation and fiber networks, and has already secured more than $10 billion in commitments.

Apple TV posts record weekly viewership after Emmy sweep

Apple TV had its highest-ever weekly viewership for the week of September 14, up 67% year-over-year, according to Deadline. The surge followed Apple TV's 29 Emmy wins, including 14 for Widow's Bay, plus new releases like Mayday, Ted Lasso season four, and the return of Slow Horses. Widow's Bay viewership jumped 280% week-over-week post-Emmys, while Pluribus rose 200% after its six Emmy wins.

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