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Toronto-born voice actor Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dead at 46
Toronto-born voice actor Eric Bauza, best known as the modern voice behind iconic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46. His family announced his death in a statement shared on social media Sunday. “Eric Bauza, Emmy award-winning voice actor and the modern voice of iconic Looney […]
Anthropic files for potentially the biggest IPO ever even as CEO warns of risk to humanity from AI
Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic filed papers Monday for what could be the biggest initial public offering of stock ever even as its top executive warns that advanced AI could pose an existential threat to humanity.The filing sets up the San Francisco company for a Wall Street debut next month, potentially eclipsing the SpaceX initial public offering in June that raised a record $86 billion. An Anthropic IPO would also put the company ahead of OpenAI in going public in what is expected to be a pair of blockbuster stock debuts for the rival AI labs.The filing comes weeks after CEO Dario Amodei argued in an essay for slowing the development of the most advanced AI models. An IPO could provide Anthropic with enormous resources to accelerate its expansion. The amount the company ultimately raises remains uncertain, as do its final valuation and offering price, but even at lower estimates, it would turn the five-year-old startup into one of the world's most valuable companies and potentially boost the wealth of Amodei and his sister and co-founder, Daniela, by billions of dollars.The 335-page document showed Anthropic's revenue is growing rapidly, but like many other tech companies going public, it has yet to turn a profit. The company behind the chatbot Claude reported a net loss of $80.7 billion in the first half of 2026. That compares to a loss of $13 billion in the same period a year earlier. Despite the losses, Anthropic, valued earlier this year at $965 billion by private investors, is reportedly set to see that value rise to $1.5 trillion or possibly $2 trillion, although its final valuation has not been established. At $1.5 trillion, Anthropic would rank among the world's most valuable public companies, alongside Tesla.As for money raised, the offering could bring in as much as $100 billion, according to reports, surpassing the current record set by another one of Elon Musk's companies, SpaceX, earlier this year.In a regulatory filing, Anthropic said it will list its stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “ANT.” U.S. & World Artificial intelligence 18 hours ago Elvis Presley's rights holders sue Anthropic saying it trained AI on his music Artificial intelligence Sep 22 Bill Gates pushes for 'smart use' of AI as his foundation builds more representative language data Artificial intelligence Sep 18 Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build itself as fears grow over an AI takeover Risks aplenty, but a big payoff to the foundersIn the filing, the company said it could use some of that money on acquiring other businesses and technology as well as investing in infrastructure to grow its business to take on rivals. Formed in 2021 by ex-OpenAI leaders, Anthropic is locked in a fight for dominance with that company, and the two leaders, Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, are widely seen as bitter rivals. But they have plenty of other competitors, including Google, newer startups in the U.S. and China and Musk's SpaceX, which has an AI business. Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX's AI division have all been losing more money than they make because of the huge costs in resources in building AI, fueling concerns of a bubble.The IPO would help cover any cash shortfall as well as shower extraordinary wealth on Anthropic's seven founders, including Amodei and his sister. Collectively they own nearly 500 million shares, though it’s unclear from the offering document how much that will represent of the company after the IPO.Dario, 43, and 39-year-old Daniela, who is Anthropic’s president, are worth $15.5 billion each, according to Forbes, which ranks them as the 176th and 177th richest in the world.The filing also listed a host of risks for the San Francisco-based Anthropic, ranging from not being able to retain key staff, navigate regulatory roadblocks and secure enough compute power to run its AI systems.But the standout was that its AI models could "pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity."Calls for an AI slowdownThe IPO comes as worries about AI grow inside and outside the industry and reports continue to emerge about increasingly powerful systems that solve problems beyond human capacity but could also go rogue and carry out other, more harmful tasks.In September, Amodei said the AI industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Amodei warned AI could be capable of letting loose a swarm of agents that could take over the entire internet within six to 12 months.He offered a plan in a post on his website to increase checks on the industry, noting that Anthropic is already undertaking part of this on its own. As for other steps, though, he said that would require coordination across the industry and with governments around the world, including authoritarian ones."I believe that if slowing down bought us even an extra year or two before models reach critical levels of capability, and we used that time to advance alignment, we could greatly reduce the risk that something goes seriously wrong," Amodei wrote.Clashes with the U.S. governmentAnthropic has tried to set itself apart from other AI companies as the "good guys," focusing on safety and responsible development as opposed to growing at all costs and with few guardrails. Some of this sentiment stems from the company's dispute with the U.S. government, which broke out in February when President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Anthropic of endangering national security and designated the company a supply chain risk.Anthropic sued the Pentagon over the supply chain risk designation in March for what it called an "unlawful campaign of retaliation" over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology. The legal challenge intensified an unusually public dispute over how AI can be used in warfare and mass surveillance. ChatGPT maker OpenAI made its own deal to work with the Pentagon hours after the government punished Anthropic for its stance. Anthropic also filed a separate and narrower case involving a different rule the Pentagon is using to try to declare Anthropic a supply chain risk.A California judge ruled in Anthropic's favor in the first case and a Washington D.C. judge sided with the government in the second. Both sides are appealing the decisions.
Brazil keeps left: what Lula's victory means for his country and beyond
In today's newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relationsGood morning. Chances are you woke this morning to news of two momentous election results. In Serbia, a student-led movement has ousted the country's long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vučić (which you can read more about here). And just hours ago, Brazil's president staged a sensational turnaround against his far-right opponent after a nail-biting vote.Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, won a forth nonconsecutive term as president, seeing off far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who spearheaded the radical populist movement built by his father and former president, Jair. Jair Bolsonaro is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the 2022 election.UK news | Two people have been killed and more than 160,000 properties have been left without power as Storm Boelo continues to batter the UK.Crime | British police are recording a growing number of crimes linked to cocaine, including assaults, domestic abuse and dangerous driving, as figures show consumption has surged across England.France | Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren's demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president.UK politics | Prime minister Andy Burnham's call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by senior cabinet ministers including Angela Rayner but risks causing concern among fellow red wall MPs.Aviation | Three in four European airline pilots have taken microsleeps in the cockpit, while almost a quarter routinely fly despite being too fatigued to work, according to a report.Tuesday | Israel goes to the polls on Tuesday, amid orders from prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank after recent checkpoint attacks. His government will be fighting for its survival.Wednesday | On Wednesday Chancellor John Healey will deliver his first budget statement in the House of Commons, which is expected to give local authorities more spending powers, as a means to promote growthThursday and Friday | European and Canadian leaders will meet in Montreal for the 21st EU-Canada summit, to discuss security and strategic cooperation. It will be the first opportunity for leaders to iron out details over a proposed invitation for Canada to become the EU's first ever "associate member" Continue reading...
Winnipeg Jets’ winless skid hits 5 with another 1-goal loss in Heritage Classic
The Jets scored their lone goal with under five minutes left as their losing streak went to five games with a 2-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in the Heritage Classic.
The Bank of Canada's inflation dilemma
Canada's economy is weak, but inflation is rising. The Bank of Canada has to choose which problem to take on. Raising interest rates will weaken the economy further while lowering rates would make inflation worse. The central bank decides what to do on Wednesday.
First Thing: Brazil re-elects Lula in comeback rebuke for Bolsonaro and far right
Leftwing incumbent becomes first candidate to reverse first-round defeat, but far-right son of former president rejects result. Plus, interviews with two legendary songwritersGood morning. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term as Brazil's president. Bolsonaro has refused to concede defeat and asked for the results to be annulled.Following in the footsteps of his father, the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who four years ago also refused to acknowledge his defeat to Lula – before attempting a coup and being convicted for it – Flávio Bolsonaro cited a supreme court justice's decision to extend voting hours as the alleged reason for wanting to cancel the result.What does this result mean for Brazil now? My colleagues Libby Brooks in London and Tom Phillips and São Paulo spoke overnight. Phillips said: "The Bolsonaro response is exactly as I feared, but I don't think it will mean very much. All these world leaders are now recognising Lula's win, and I don't think Bolsonaro has a hope of overturning this result. [For Lula] this is the crescendo of an incredible, if sometimes controversial, 50-year political career. The first elected working-class leader of Brazil, who has helped millions of people escape poverty."You can find the full results of the election here, and our ongoing live coverage here.What has Hebron's mayor said? Yousef al-Jabari accused the Israeli state of "collective punishment", saying: "They have dragged people from their houses, and they have prevented the media from getting into the district … Netanyahu and his gang are using Palestinian land to displace Palestinian people, closing the city, closing the mosque, in order to achieve their political goals."How has a 21-year-old photographer described being the target of an Israeli attack? Zeinab Faraj found herself buried under rubble beside a dying colleague while reporting in Lebanon. "My heart stopped" as she heard a drone descending towards them, she said. "I've never heard anything like it in my life … It was terrifying." The Israeli military later justified their attack, saying they had identified saboteurs violating the ceasefire. Human rights groups called it a war crime. Continue reading...
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, dies at 46
Eric Bauza, best known for voicing the lovable "Looney Tunes" characters Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, has died, his family said Monday. He was 46.Bauza's family issued a brief statement on his official Instagram page stating that he had "passed away suddenly," without giving further details.The Emmy Award-winning voice actor was the "modern voice of iconic "Looney Tunes" characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, along with dozens of other beloved cartoon characters," the statement said. Bauza died Sunday at his residence, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office, which noted that he had been diagnosed with hypertensive cardiovascular disease."Eric was a unique and versatile voice actor who was loved by everyone he knew and worked with," his manager, Judy Coppage, told NBC News by email."His sudden passing is a shock to all of us, and he will be deeply missed. It's a profound loss for his family, the animation industry and his fans," Coppage added. "The pleasure of watching him succeed and excel to become one of the most accomplished voices in animation was rewarding and thrilling."The Canadian-American won three Emmy awards between 2022 and 2025 for his work, including voicing characters such as Elmer Fudd, Marvin the Martian and Tweety. He was also the first person of color to voice Bugs Bunny in the "Looney Tunes" cartoons, which he told NBC News in a 2021 interview led to a deluge of encouragement and adoration from the Asian American community."Looney Tunes transcends all languages and all cultures," he said at the time. "It doesn't matter what part of the planet you're from. You get the comedy."Bauza said he grew up a massive "Looney Tunes" fan, noting that the classic cartoons were part of the bond between his Filipino immigrant father and grandfather. He also said his obsessive attention to detail and persistence formed the foundation of his craft, as he grew up mimicking cartoon voices.Bauza also voiced some of the biggest animated characters in the 2021 movie "Space Jam: A New Legacy" and appeared in the 2023 "Super Mario Bros. Movie" and, most recently, the 2026 "Coyote vs. Acme" film. He also lent his voice to characters including Stimpy Cat in "Ren & Stimpy," Foop from "The Fairly OddParents," Fozzie Bear from "Muppet Babies" and the Beagle Boys from "DuckTales," according to his IMDb page.Bill Feather and Kimmy Yam contributed.
Rahul Gandhi acquitted in 2018 defamation case by Sultanpur MP-MLA court
Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi has been acquitted by an MP-MLA court in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in a defamation case linked to remarks made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign.The case, filed by a BJP leader in 2018 over comments allegedly referring to Amit Shah as a "murder accused", was dismissed by the court after nearly eight years of legal proceedings.
Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance
Gernot Döllner criticised for in-person announcement of major investment in US days before midterm electionsThe head of the luxury carmaker Audi is under fire in Germany for appearing at a rally with Donald Trump just days before the US midterm elections, to announce billions of dollars of investment in battleground state Georgia.Gernot Döllner joined Trump on stage after the US president gave a speech criticised by the head of an elected body of employees at Audi's parent company, Volkswagen, as being full of "racism, sexism, transphobia [and] contempt for democracy". Continue reading...
Free flu, COVID-19 vaccines now available across Ontario as respiratory illness season ramps up
Ontario residents aged six months and older can now receive free flu and COVID-19 vaccines through pharmacies, public health units and primary care providers across the province as the government ramps up its annual respiratory illness prevention campaign. The province announced Monday that flu shots and updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available to the general […]
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Today In History
2005 — Chicago White Sox Win First World Series Since 1917
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Houston Astros to win the team's first World Series title since 1917. How much do you know about baseball? Shaun Best—Reuters/Alamy
1984 — Release of The Terminator starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
The action thriller The Terminator was released in the United States; hugely successful, it made actor Arnold Schwarzenegger a star and established director James Cameron as a bankable filmmaker
1979 — Park Chung Hee assassinated
On this day in 1979, South Korean President Park Chung Hee was assassinated by his lifelong friend Kim Jae Kyu, head of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, who was sentenced to death for his actions
1970 — Muhammad Ali Returns to Boxing After Vietnam Draft Refusal
Following an absence of more than three years, American boxer Muhammad Ali returned to the ring, defeating Jerry Quarry; Ali had been barred from fighting after he refused to be inducted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War
1958 — Boeing 707 Enters Service with Pan Am
America's first jet airliner, the Boeing 707, entered service for Pan American World Airways
1955 — Austria Enacts Constitutional Neutrality Law
In 1955, Austria enacted a constitutional law establishing its perpetual neutrality.
1918 — Ludendorff Resignation Paves Way for WWI Armistice
Prussian General Erich Ludendorff was forced to resign by Emperor William II on Prince Maximilian's advice, in an effort to establish an armistice agreement to end World War I
1916 — Birth of French President François Mitterrand
François Mitterrand, who served two terms (1981–95) as president of France and was the country's first socialist to hold the office, was born in 1916.
1905 — Formation of the St. Petersburg Soviet in 1905
The St. Petersburg soviet (workers' council) was formed during the Russian Revolution of 1905, marking an important step in the revolutionary movement against the tsarist regime.
1881 — Earp Brothers' Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
A feud between the Earp brothers (Wyatt, Virgil, and Morgan) and an outlaw gang led by Ike Clanton escalated into a celebrated gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona Territory. criminality and famous outlaws quiz National Archives, Washington, D.C
1825 — Opening of the Erie Canal Connecting Great Lakes to NYC
After some eight years of construction, the Erie Canal, which connects the Great Lakes with New York City via the Hudson River at Albany, officially opened; its success propelled New York City into a major commercial centre and encouraged canal construction throughout the United States
1813 — Battle of Châteauguay, 1813
British and U.S. troops clashed in the Battle of Châteauguayduring the War of 1812
1795 — Dispersal of the National Convention in France
The National Convention, the assembly that governed France during a pivotal period of the Revolution, was dispersed

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