Daniel Rossi

National Security Reporter covering the Pentagon, intelligence agencies, and cybersecurity threats.

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Ohio State’s Late‑Game Collapse Sends Shockwaves Through College Football Landscape

Ohio State’s Late‑Game Collapse Sends Shockwaves Through College Football Landscape

No. 1 Ohio State saw a 20‑point lead evaporate in the fourth quarter, falling 24‑23 to No. 4 Texas, a result that rattles the Big Ten’s CFP hopes and fuels talk of preseason rankings reshuffle.

SEP 13 • 2026, 4:50 AM ET
Inside the Boardroom Battles Over a Superintelligence Doomsday

Inside the Boardroom Battles Over a Superintelligence Doomsday

From Anthropic to Google, AI giants are quietly convening to map the existential perils of superintelligent systems, sparking a new era of corporate risk‑management that borders on the apocalyptic.

SEP 12 • 2026, 8:50 PM ET
Granddad, McConaughey and Arch Manning's Dealings with Fame

Granddad, McConaughey and Arch Manning's Dealings with Fame

From the glare of high‑school stadium lights to the Hollywood shine of a famed grandfather, Texas quarterback Arch Manning grapples with a legacy that is both a blessing and a burden.

SEP 11 • 2026, 12:51 PM ET
Niners Tame Rams Down Under in a Historic Season‑Opening Showdown

Niners Tame Rams Down Under in a Historic Season‑Opening Showdown

In a sultry Melbourne night, San Francisco’s 49ers out‑maneuvered the Los Angeles Rams, turning the inaugural NFL game on foreign soil into a tactical masterclass that set the tone for a global season.

SEP 11 • 2026, 2:52 AM ET
Dudamel Lands in New York, With Big Ambitions and a Packed Schedule

Dudamel Lands in New York, With Big Ambitions and a Packed Schedule

Gustavo Dudamel takes the reins as the new music director of the New York Philharmonic, embarking on a mission to shake things up and bring a fresh perspective to the iconic institution.

SEP 11 • 2026, 12:51 AM ET
AI Insiders Sound Alarm: Could Tomorrow’s Models Spell Human Extinction?

AI Insiders Sound Alarm: Could Tomorrow’s Models Spell Human Extinction?

Former engineers and executives from leading artificial‑intelligence firms are converging on a stark warning: unchecked AI advancement may become an existential threat to humanity, prompting calls for urgent regulation and oversight.

SEP 10 • 2026, 9:21 PM ET
After Trump promised $5,000 if Republicans win, here’s what to expect Thursday

After Trump promised $5,000 if Republicans win, here’s what to expect Thursday

President Donald Trump pledged a $5,000 cash handout to every adult American if the GOP keeps control of Congress, turning the closing night of the Republican midterm convention into a high‑stakes theater of promises and political brinksmanship.

SEP 10 • 2026, 6:51 AM ET
Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

A catastrophic blaze erupted on a passenger ferry near Coron, Palawan, leaving five dead and 86 missing. Authorities scramble to rescue survivors and investigate the cause amid growing concern over maritime safety standards.

SEP 10 • 2026, 12:51 AM ET
Trump’s Midterm Convention May Struggle for Ratings Against the NFL Kickoff

Trump’s Midterm Convention May Struggle for Ratings Against the NFL Kickoff

As the Republican National Committee launches its midterm convention in Dallas, the party’s television strategy runs the risk of being eclipsed by the NFL’s opening weekend, forcing a reliance on cable news, streaming and niche networks.

SEP 9 • 2026, 6:22 PM ET
Can the Seahawks 'Run It Forward' and Pull Off a Rare Super Bowl Repeat?

Can the Seahawks 'Run It Forward' and Pull Off a Rare Super Bowl Repeat?

Defending champions Seattle faces an uphill climb in 2026, with a shaky division outlook, roster turnover and a league that rarely rewards back‑to‑back glory. This analysis dissects the hurdles and the faint glimmers of hope for the Pacific Northwest’s bid to rewrite NFL history.

SEP 9 • 2026, 6:22 PM ET