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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

OpenAI’s boss said the world was “right to be afraid” but “should trust” artificial intelligence firms. Advisers said a third runway at Heathrow should go ahead only if airlines pay for cleaner flying, linking their support for expansion to that condition.

In entertainment, “Dancing With the Stars” began Season 35 with a voting glitch during its premiere. In international football, retired Lionel Messi was named to Argentina’s squad for an Oct. 6 farewell game.

Liverpool sealed a cup tie against Tottenham with a Szoboszlai stunner, despite Spurs scoring. Dowman shone as Arsenal eased past Ipswich, while Lincoln won at Bristol City against former boss Skubala. Peterborough edged Barnsley on penalties after a six-goal thriller. In cricket, England thumped Sri Lanka in Southampton after a performance described as “near perfect.”

Elsewhere in sports, the Mystics’ accelerated rebuild carried them to the postseason. MLB coverage assessed successes and disappointments for all 30 teams and examined the league’s Puerto Rico problem on Roberto Clemente Day. NFL coverage ranked teams after one week, while college football playoff analysis considered whether the SEC could secure six places.

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