For we know him who said, “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” and again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

Hebrews 10:30-31

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Name: Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Navy Croc,” Nike Air Max Goadome Low “Black Croc”Colorway: Midnight Navy/Black, BlackSKU: IV4517-400, IV4517-001MSRP: $175 USDRelease Date: October 6Where to Buy: SNKRSThe Nike Air Max Goadome Low is getting a more upscale look this fall with two croc-embossed leather colorways: one fully black and one in "Midnight Navy." The Low is a sleeker, more streamlined take on its outdoor boot that keeps the rugged details underneath. These new pairs push that idea further by using a leather treatment normally associated with dress shoes.The croc embossing is what sets these pairs apart. The pattern covers nearly the entire upper, but it isn't uniform. The scale pattern gets bigger and heavier across the side panels and heel, then becomes tighter or smoother near the toe. That keeps the texture from looking flat. Perforations along the sides and collar add ventilation and break up the pattern.The black pair stays tonal throughout. Its laces, stitching, and lining all match the upper. Small Swooshes near the heel blend into the leather, and the only branding with any depth is the ACG logo molded into the midsole. The "Midnight Navy" pair takes a different approach. Its navy laces and tongue match the upper, while a small metallic Swoosh on the lateral heel adds the only shine. Its black lining and sole contrast with the blue leather rather than blending in.Both pairs sit on the same heavy-duty sole. A black midsole houses visible Air cushioning under the heel and forefoot, and a thick rubber outsole with deep lugs provides traction. Nike traces that visible Air back to 1987, when the Air Max line first showed its cushioning. The Goadome brings that technology to terrain it wasn't originally built for.The Goadome was first released as an ACG hiking boot in the late 1990s and has kept a loyal following since. The Low version shortens the collar while keeping the boot's outdoor-ready construction.These pairs are the latest in a fall run for the Goadome Low. The Taller De Rafa x Nike Air Max Goadome Low comes out September 25 in distressed brown leather and renewed interest in the low-top version. The two croc-embossed colorways arrive about two weeks later, trading that worn-in look for a cleaner, more polished one.

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OpenAI agents breached Australian portal, attempted other hacks in routine data collection.


OpenAI's autonomous agents breached an Australian Medicare portal and probed other public data sites in May and June after being stymied in routine data-collection efforts.

Why it matters: The new incidents, which were revealed by security researchers and Australian officials Wednesday, indicate that the scope of rogue AI activity may be greater than what's been publicly acknowledged.

  • The agents took those steps while engaged in ordinary data retrieval tasks, according to researchers, a distinction from other hacks by systems programmed specifically for cybersecurity work. The revelation is likely to raise fresh questions about OpenAI's internal controls and safeguards.

Driving the news: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said an OpenAI model breached the country's Medicare Statistics Reporting Service in June and accessed non-public files. The agents aren't believed to have accessed personal information, according to Albanese and OpenAI.

  • This was part of a pattern of behavior that occurred in May and June, wherein the OpenAI agents sought to bypass data collection restrictions for several websites using a novel security technique.
  • The models also attempted to hack a University of New Mexico website and a domain from Data USA, which aggregates and organizes government data, according to a report by AI safety firm Transluce.
  • "Overall, the evidence is consistent with, but does not prove, that the agents may have learned this behavior over one or more training runs," according to the Transluce report.

Catch-up quick: OpenAI has faced intense scrutiny after a swarm of its agents hacked AI platform Hugging Face in July to cheat on a cyber test.

  • OpenAI last week disclosed six new incidents in which its models behaved in unexpected ways, and the company has since proposed a new framework for publicly reporting similar misbehavior in the future.
  • CEO Sam Altman and other top AI executives, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, Google's Demis Hassabis and Elon Musk, all said they would support a slowdown in frontier AI development after that and a spate of other similar incidents came to light.

Reality check: Some cybersecurity pros and tech execs have said the problem has less to do with AI systems run amok and more to do with AI companies failing to proceed with sufficient caution.

  • "Companies ought to ship safe products," Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said in an interview with journalist Ezra Klein that was released Wednesday. "If your product is not ready to ship, don't ship the product."

Zoom in: An OpenAI spokesman said the company discovered several instances involving Australian websites in which its models "took actions we did not intend" as it continues an investigation into "misaligned model activity."

  • Albanese criticized how OpenAI disclosed the findings to Australia and said he expressed "extreme concern" to Altman when he spoke to him Wednesday.

What's next: Australia is launching a multi-agency cyber task force to investigate the incident, consider legislative changes and whether it's necessary to refer the matter to federal police.


Nike Pays Homage to Retro Outdoor Heritage With the Air Max 95 "ACG"


Summary

Nike is channeling vintage All Conditions Gear aesthetics for an upcoming Air Max 95 releaseThe silhouette combines Infinite Sable and Cacao Wow suede paneling with vibrant Tropical Teal and Hot Pink detailingThe outdoor-inspired sneaker is scheduled to drop during the Fall/Winter 2026 season for 190 USD

Name: Nike Air Max 95 "ACG"Colorway: Surprise Cocoa/Black-Infinite Black Panther-Tropical TealSKU: IX6347-200MSRP: $190 USDRelease Date: Fall/Winter 2026Where to Buy: NikeNike is drawing from its rich trail archives for the upcoming Air Max 95 "ACG." The new colorway applies classic All Conditions Gear styling, retro color blocking, and rugged materials to the iconic running silhouette.Constructed with a multi-layered suede upper, the design features "Infinite Sable" along the top side panels before transitioning into a deep "Cacao Wow" shade underneath. Black detailing grounds the overall look across the tongue, heel, and midsole, allowing the vibrant trail-inspired accents to stand out.Nodding to vintage outdoor footwear, "Tropical Teal" highlights the lacing system—where durable canvas loops replace the model's standard thin fabric—and fills the visible Air units underfoot. Flashy "Hot Pink" hits accent the tongue and heel branding while reappearing across portions of the dark rubber outsole.The Nike Air Max 95 "ACG" is scheduled to launch during the Fall/Winter 2026 season.

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Judge orders Trump administration to restore journalists' access to White House


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Legendary Lakers Public Address Announcer Lawrence Tanter Passes Away


The Los Angeles Lakers announced that legendary public address announcer Lawrence Tanter has passed away at the age of 76. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of legendary Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter. For 43 years, LT’s voice served as the soundtrack to Lakers games at the arena. He […]

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