Clay weekly context brief for the News category (ISO week 2026-W38). Clay tracks publications from the News feed list. Below are recent items from this category, each with its source and a short description of what the publication covers when one is available in the source feed. Recent publications: 1. The Washington Commanders have been trashed for an "afterthought" involving new wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Source: Heavy Link: https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/buffalo-bills/bills-stefon-diggs-called-out-jayden-daniels-commanders-loss/ Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs took heat from quarterback Jayden Daniels after a Washington Commanders loss. The post Ex-Bills WR Stefon Diggs Called Out By Jayden Daniels After Costly Mistake appeared first on HEAVY . 2. AI Boom / Bust Boom Boom Pow Source: Hacker News Recent Link: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49690154 Constant chatter about AI being in a boom right now, a blimp sized bubble going to pop soon. 3. Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz - Reuters Source: Reuters Link: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxOcXNvWlpHUEh2bzNITUYtX04zUG1vclFCeDZ1NVdQTkNXUk5OTmRESElsUXUyQjNsYVU1d2tEMFlNRjB1VXVnenR4UHZzd3F3dEZWR2tWSVZMREFiZXF6NjR5SlB5VmdaNXpTWHQ3UF9POFRGanpoR0NxZUV3ZUU4alAycW9mcGdLak5lQ2NXdlpHQ3I3eDVRM3JDWmI3SGdYUjZsbnJSaUVySHk3UFl4Y3AxVGFZbmg5?oc=5 Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of Hormuz Reuters 4. UK Government Rejects 'Kill Switch' Idea For Dangerous AI Source: Slashdot Link: https://yro.slashdot.org/story/26/09/11/1652240/uk-government-rejects-kill-switch-idea-for-dangerous-ai?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed The UK government has rejected proposals for an emergency AI "kill switch," arguing that blocking access to dangerous models inside Britain would do little if the same systems remained available or were developed elsewhere. 5. Kyler Murray knocked out of Vikings debut after forearm to the helmet and blow to neck by two Packers Source: Fox News Link: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/kyler-murray-knocked-out-vikings-debut-forearm-helmet-blow-neck-packers Kyler Murray left the Vikings' home opener after a brutal hit from Lukas Van Ness and Javon Bullard sent triggered the NFL concussion protocol. 6. Glyphs 4 Source: Daring Fireball Link: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2026/09/13/glyphs-4 My thanks to Glyphs for sponsoring this last week at DF. 7. USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Womens Basketball World Cup Source: Al Jazeera Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/13/usa-defeat-france-to-win-12th-fiba-womens-basketball-world-cup?traffic_source=rss Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final. 8. Trump says he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey Source: The Hill Link: https://thehill.com/business/6087112-trump-to-lift-irish-whiskey-tariffs/ President Trump said Sunday that he plans to lift tariffs on Irish whiskey, an announcement he made while visiting the Emerald Isle. 9. Vari | Electric Standing Desk with TechTrack Source: TechRadar Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/vari-electric-standing-desk-with-techtrack-review Vari | Electric Standing Desk with TechTrack 10. Im locked into a 10-year annuity and now Im strapped for cash. What are my options? Source: Dow Jones Top Stories Link: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/im-locked-into-a-10-year-annuity-and-now-im-strapped-for-cash-what-are-my-options-e6463c91?mod=mw_rss_topstories A self-described spender is concerned about taxes. 11. Sam Altman says OpenAI won't file for IPO this year Source: Engadget Link: https://www.engadget.com/2256984/sam-altman-says-openai-wont-file-for-ipo-this-year/ OpenAI's CEO called it an "ill-advised moment to go public" in an interview with Fortune. 12. Larry Ellison cancels $7.5 billion sale of Oracle stock Source: TechCrunch Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/13/larry-ellison-cancels-7-5-billion-sale-of-oracle-stock/ Oracle had previously disclosed that Ellison planned to sell 50 million shares worth around $7.5 billion. 13. Ryobi makes some bizarre ONE+ tools, and these 5 are the best Source: MakeUseOf Link: https://www.makeuseof.com/ryobi-best-bizarre-tools/ Ryobi's power tool line keeps growing; here are the weirdest, most useful tools they offer yet. 14. The StarCraft Shooter Is A Third-Person Game, And Blizzard Insists That You Have To Feel Powerful Source: GameSpot Link: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-starcraft-shooter-is-a-third-person-game-and-blizzard-insists-that-you-have-to-feel-powerful/ If you walked away from the StarCraft reveal excited for the franchise to return, but unsure what this new game even is, you're not alone. 15. Trump and Mike Johnson think the AI industry is overreacting Source: The Verge Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/994441/trump-mike-johnson-ai-industry-overreacting Yesterday, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published a lengthy open letter saying it was time to "pace the frontier" and slow down AI development. 16. Xi Jinping calls for a "consensus-based global AI governance framework" and says China will pioneer the establishment of a BRICS AI open-source community Source: TechMeme Link: https://www.techmeme.com/260913/p11#a260913p11 Joanna Ossinger / CNBC : Xi Jinping calls for a consensus-based global AI governance framework and says China will pioneer the establishment of a BRICS AI open-source community China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among 17. WoW Forever trailer image of blue elf lady with gold eyes Source: PC Gamer Link: https://www.pcgamer.com/games/world-of-warcraft/our-world-of-warcraft-forever-hype-is-dampened-by-usd30-elves-new-skyborne-race-locked-behind-expansion-tier-purchase/ WoW Forever trailer image of blue elf lady with gold eyes 18. The Greatest Video Game Franchises of the 20th Century, Ranked Source: Polygon Link: https://www.polygon.com/best-video-game-franchises-20th-century/ Without some key video game franchises livening up the 20th century, it wouldn't have been nearly as memorable. 19. Transparent's Amy Landecker tells casting directors to just Google her already Source: AV Club Link: https://www.avclub.com/amy-landecker-misty-green-casting Landecker co-stars in Chris Rock's Misty Green , about an award-winning actress coping with the demeaning audition gauntlet. 20. Microsoft Windows 11 and Office for Mac deals plunge to as low as $9.97 Source: Apple Insider Link: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/09/13/microsoft-windows-11-and-office-for-mac-deals-plunge-to-as-low-as-997?utm_source=rss Deals on Microsoft Windows and Office for Mac licenses are heavily discounted this weekend, with prices dipping to as low as $9.97. 21. Irish golf fans chant 'U-S-A' after Trump announces end of tariffs on Irish whiskey Source: Fox Business Link: https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/irish-golf-fans-chant-usa-after-trump-announces-end-tariffs-irish-whiskey Irish golf fans chanted "U-S-A" after President Donald Trump announced an end to U.S. tariffs on Irish whiskey at the Irish Open on Sunday. 22. Hands-On With World Of Warcraft: Forever, An Alternate Universe Worth Exploring Source: Kotaku Link: https://kotaku.com/world-of-warcraft-forever-alternate-universe-worth-exploring-2000733865 Season after season of discovery 23. Woman buying something from a cafe Source: The Points Guy Link: https://thepointsguy.com/credit-cards/pick-amex-business-platinum-instead-of-amex-platinum/ The Platinum Card from American Express caters to many different lifestyles. Here's when the Amex Business Platinum may be the better choice for you. 24. Trump Tells Ukraine's Zelensky to Stop Hitting Russian Diesel Source: The Moscow Times Link: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/09/13/trump-tells-ukraines-zelensky-to-stop-hitting-russian-diesel-a93696 Mr. Zelensky has to do one thing: He has to stop knocking out diesel fuel in Russia, Trump told journalists. 25. Theres a reason that singing along to September feels good Source: Salon Link: https://www.salon.com/2026/09/13/theres-a-reason-that-singing-along-to-september-feels-good/ Lets harmonize on the wondrous power of the non-lexical vocable 26. Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health Source: NPR Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/09/13/nx-s1-5966885/birth-black-and-indigenous-maternal-health Actor Tatyana Ali says her healing journey after a traumatic childbirth has inspired her advocacy for Black maternal health, including support for midwives, doulas and other birth workers. 27. Data collected by cars and sold to third parties Source: Hacker News Trending Link: https://www.theverge.com/column/994172/your-car-is-selling-your-data https://web.archive.org/web/20260913134705/https://www.theve... https://archive.ph/TWEVZ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49683953 Points: 218 # Comments: 121 28. Security through obscurity is dead, and AI delivered the fatal blow Source: The Register Link: https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/09/13/security-through-obscurity-is-dead-and-ai-delivered-the-fatal-blow/5296000 RIP, you won't be mourned 29. BFS File-System Being Removed For Linux 7.4 Source: Phoronix Link: https://www.phoronix.com/news/BFS-Filesystem-To-Be-Removed The latest upstream file-system to be removed from the mainline Linux kernel is... BFS... 30. In the age of AI, L.L. Bean is betting big on brick-and-mortar shopping Source: FastCompany Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91602349/ll-bean-new-flagship-store-design The companys new CEO poured $50 million into its Maine flagship on the theory that shoppers are eager for immersive, analog experiences. 31. The Sunday Morning Movie Proudly Presents: Blade Runner Final Cut (2007) Run Time 1H 57M Plus Bonuses! Source: Naked Capitalism Link: https://www.nakedcapitalism.com/2026/09/the-sunday-morning-movie-proudly-presents-blade-runner-final-cut-2007-run-time-1h-57m-plus-bonuses.html Blade Runner is a movie about what it is to be human in a world of artificial humans. 32. Best Indoor Garden Systems Ive Been Testing All Year (2026) Source: Wired Gear Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-indoor-gardening-systems/ Grow a backyards worth of greens and vegetables in your house with a vertical hydroponic garden. Here are a few that might be worth the investment. 33. Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partners Source: ECNS Link: http://www.ecns.cn/china/2026-09-13/detail-ihfkanuz5380263.shtml Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted here on Saturday a candid and in-depth exchange of views, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners. 34. What the Mets John Galliano Reversal Reveals Source: New Yorker Link: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/what-the-mets-john-galliano-reversal-reveals The Costume Institutes decision to scrap its controversial exhibition for the British fashion designer is a reminder that a few checks on power still exist. 35. Scientists find a new layer of Alzheimers hidden in the genome Source: Science Daily Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260912220051.htm Scientists found that the 3D organization of DNA is disrupted in several types of brain cells affected by Alzheimers disease, altering how important genes are switched on and off. 36. Esquire First Look: Diablo V Is Doubling Down on Darkness Source: Esquire Link: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/a73688228/diablo-v-first-look/ Only three years after Diablo IV , Blizzard reveals the next sequel of its hit RPG series exclusively to Esquire. 37. Sean Penn Wants Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump To Watch His New Documentary, Black Sunflowers Source: Vanity Fair Link: https://www.vanityfair.com/story/sean-penn-interview-black-sunflowers The Oscar winning actor, who executive-produced Marcus Haney's documentary about young adult soldiers in Ukraine, calls Donald Trumps position on the conflict negligent homicide, but says he is not confident in the Democrats at large to change things. 38. Dutch NCSC: Critical Check Point VPN flaws exploitation is imminent Source: Bleeping Computer Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dutch-ncsc-critical-check-point-vpn-flaws-exploitation-is-imminent/ The Dutch Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC) is warning of imminent exploitation of two critical flaws in Check Point VPN tracked as CVE-2026-85102 and CVE-2026-85103. [...] 39. Your memories of how you heard about 9/11 may well be wrong weve been asking the same people what they remember for 25 years Source: The Conversation Link: https://theconversation.com/your-memories-of-how-you-heard-about-9-11-may-well-be-wrong-weve-been-asking-the-same-people-what-they-remember-for-25-years-291820 Workers at Los Angeles International Airport on 9/11 watch news coverage of the terrorist attacks. 40. I spent $4,000 on a robot dog from China Source: Ars Technica Link: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/i-spent-4000-on-a-robot-dog-from-china/ Unitree might be the worlds most important robotics company. Sources in this brief: AV Club; Al Jazeera; Apple Insider; Ars Technica; Bleeping Computer; Daring Fireball; Dow Jones Top Stories; ECNS; Engadget; Esquire; FastCompany; Fox Business; Fox News; GameSpot; Hacker News Recent; Hacker News Trending; Heavy; Kotaku; MakeUseOf; NPR; Naked Capitalism; New Yorker; PC Gamer; Phoronix; Polygon; Reuters; Salon; Science Daily; Slashdot; TechCrunch; TechMeme; TechRadar; The Conversation; The Hill; The Moscow Times; The Points Guy; The Register; The Verge; Vanity Fair; Wired Gear. Selected 40 of 1412 available items for this weekly brief.