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ATF Declares Major Cyber Incident After Qilin Ransomware Claim

The ATF confirmed a cyberattack on a standalone system separate from its main network, formally classifying it as a 'major incident' that requires notifying Congress within a week. An ATF spokesperson said the affected system held sensitive data, including targets of ATF investigations. The Qilin ransomware gang has claimed responsibility on its leak site, though it has not published proof such as stolen data samples.

OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and 100+ firms sign letter on AI cyber threats

More than 100 companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, Crowdstrike, Okta and Fortinet, signed an open letter calling for coordinated action between industry and governments to counter AI-driven cyberattacks. The letter warns that increasingly capable AI models will soon enable more widespread and sophisticated attacks on critical infrastructure like hospitals and utilities, and urges new defensive partnerships across local, national and international levels.

Founderland festival at Calamigos Ranch connects 1,000 consumer brand founders with retailers, investors

The Family Fund's invite-only Founderland event brings together roughly 1,000 founders, retail buyers and investors from the food, beverage, beauty and wellness sectors at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. Past attendees include founders of Bloom, Happy Dad and Ghost alongside buyers from Sprouts, Target and Kroger, with the next edition scheduled for October 1. The gathering originated from a private annual summit The Family Fund had run since 2021 for its own investors and network before opening it up more broadly.

Comedian Des Bishop details reinvention journey ahead of 'Bridge and Tunnel' Hulu special

Comedian Des Bishop, who grew up in New York, became famous performing stand-up in Ireland and later in Mandarin in China, discussed his career on the podcast How Success Happens. In 2018 he deliberately restarted his comedy career in the U.S., refusing to rely on income earned abroad and performing for small, unfamiliar crowds. His new special, 'Bridge and Tunnel,' is now streaming on Hulu and YouTube.

Google launches Pokémon-themed Fitbit Air for $129, ties into Pokémon Sleep

Google unveiled a special-edition Fitbit Air designed to integrate with the Pokémon Sleep app, timed to Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The device tracks daytime activity metrics like heart rate and movement alongside nighttime sleep data, syncing with both Google Health and Pokémon Sleep. It's priced at $129 and available for preorder now, shipping September 15 through Google Store and Target.

100 tech and finance firms urge global AI cyber-defence overhaul

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic and roughly 97 other companies—including Visa, MasterCard, Capital One, Adobe, Oracle and IBM—have jointly signed an open letter urging governments and organisations to strengthen cybersecurity before AI-driven attacks escalate. The signatories argue existing defences are outdated and chronically underfunded, especially for critical infrastructure like hospitals and water systems, and are calling for governments to supply advanced defensive AI tools and testing support.

OpenAI Testing 'Persistent Mode' for Codex Coding Agent

OpenAI is developing a new 'Persistent mode' for its Codex AI coding agent, spotted in code changes to the command-line tool's public repository. Unlike current settings that stop after minutes or hours, this mode would let Codex keep working on a task until manually stopped, or 'put to sleep.' An OpenAI spokesperson confirmed the feature is being tested but said there are no immediate plans for a public launch.

RFK Jr. spreads vaccine misinformation after two Pennsylvania measles deaths

Following news that two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania—including a newborn—died of measles, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a series of anti-vaccine claims on social media, attacking the MMR vaccine and Governor Josh Shapiro. He also suggested, citing a local Republican commissioner's disputed claim, that the deaths might have been fabricated by the governor's staff. These are the first measles deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years and the first in the US in 2026, amid a national outbreak that has reached nearly 2,800 cases, the worst since 1991.

Farmer-invention distributor reveals what actually predicts which products succeed

An entrepreneur who runs a company selling farmer-invented products describes reviewing dozens of pitches a year and finding that a product's cleverness rarely predicts commercial success. Instead, the deciding factor is whether the inventor is personally committed enough to invest their own money and time into building and fulfilling demand once it arrives.

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