Ten-year-old fashion designer Max Alexander now holds four Guinness World Records after launching his first fabric collection and completing a sewing-machine challenge. The Los Angeles designer celebrated two new titles at Mood Fabrics’ New York flagship on September 14. His achievements include becoming the youngest person to release a fabric or textile line. He also set the record for the fastest time to thread an automatic sewing machine, completing the task in 10.16 seconds. Guinness adjudicator Michael Empric confirmed the achievement and presented a certificate as the crowd applauded. The Mood × Max Alexander collection features 15 fabrics, combining his signature prints with materials chosen for their environmental credentials. These include BCI Cotton, European Flax linen, EcoVero viscose and recycled polyester faux fur. Max personally selected the textiles and demonstrated his draping skills during the launch. Guests included New York Fashion Week creator Fern Mallis, alongside family, friends and members of the media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mood Fabrics | Fabric & Sewing (@moodfabrics) “At the core of this collection is the idea that one small choice can make a big difference,” he said in a statement. “Sustainability doesn’t have to mean being perfect. It can be about the tiny choices we make every day and changing little habits that add up to something much bigger.” The latest milestones follow his record-setting appearance at Paris Fashion Week in March. At 10, he became its youngest runway-show designer, presenting a women’s collection at the Palais Garnier. That collection also reflected his interest in reusing materials and reducing waste. “90 per cent [of the pieces were] made from sustainable materials and inspired by flowers! I used deadstock, surplus, recycled bags and biodegradable fabrics,” Max said at the time. He added that the collection took “about half a year to complete”. Reuters reported that the Paris presentation featured 15 looks. His wider work has included unconventional materials such as coffee bean sacks, turning discarded items into clothing. Max began sewing and designing at four, after telling his parents he wanted to become a dressmaker. His mother initially helped by making him a cardboard dress form. In November 2023, aged seven, he earned his first Guinness recognition as the youngest person to design a runway show. By his early record-setting years, he had created more than 100 designs, staged shows and sold pieces internationally. His confidence also emerged in an interview with People, when he playfully suggested a connection to Gucci founder Guccio Gucci. Asked about having been the designer in a past life, he replied: “I actually was.” TIME included Max in its 2026 TIME100 Creators list. His celebrity clients include Sharon Stone and Debra Messing. The new fabric collection is available through Mood Fabrics’ website. The company also plans to stock it at its US retail locations.
Hasan Nawaz’s 96 Goes in Vain as India Beat Pakistan to Asian Games Gold
India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final on Saturday, retaining their gold medal. Hasan Nawaz struck 96 off 51 balls, but Pakistan finished on 192-6 while chasing 212. The final took place at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, part of Japan’s Aichi-Nagoya Games. Pakistan claimed silver after India combined an explosive start with a decisive late batting surge. Pakistan struggled early in their pursuit of the tournament’s highest total. Captain Sahibzada Farhan scored 10 off 11 balls before falling to a catch off Washington Sundar. Hasan Nawaz fought till the end with an incredible innings of 96 🏏Pakistan finish with the silver medal at the #AsianGames#PAKvIND | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/E0opf6hWNN— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 3, 2026 Usman Khan contributed just three from six deliveries, adding pressure on the remaining batters. Opener Maaz Sadaqat made 23 off 18 balls before Axar Patel bowled him in the seventh over. Nawaz and Saim Ayub then revived Pakistan’s hopes with a partnership worth more than 80 runs. Their stand steadied the innings and kept Pakistan within reach despite the demanding required rate. Ayub scored 29 off 22 balls before falling to a catch off Shivam Dube in the 15th over. His departure left Nawaz carrying much of Pakistan’s remaining challenge. Nawaz continued attacking, but India maintained enough control to protect their advantage. Pakistan needed 44 from the final two overs, leaving little room for missed scoring opportunities. Jasprit Bumrah’s penultimate over left Pakistan needing 33 from the last six balls. Nawaz finished four runs short of a century as India secured the title. Earlier, India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bat. Abhishek Sharma immediately put Pakistan’s attack under pressure, reaching his half-century in just 20 balls. He finished with 61 as India raced to 100 in 55 deliveries. That opening assault established the platform for a total above 200. Pakistan’s bowlers briefly slowed the scoring through the dismissals of Ishan Kishan for 20 and Iyer for 21. However, Tilak Varma and Dube restored India’s momentum with a sixth-wicket partnership worth 62 runs in roughly five overs. Their late acceleration lifted India to 211-6 from 20 overs. The total surpassed India’s 169-7 against Sri Lanka in the semi-final, setting a new tournament high. Both finalists had entered the gold-medal match following convincing semi-final victories on Thursday. India defeated Sri Lanka by 124 runs after dismissing them for 45. Pakistan beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-shortened contest of 13 overs per side. Abdul Samad scored an unbeaten 30, while Nawaz contributed 27 not out. Their unbeaten 59-run partnership helped Pakistan complete that chase with nine balls remaining. Nawaz again anchored Pakistan’s challenge in the final, but his larger contribution could not deliver gold.
US Charges Greg Lui Over Alleged $300 Million Illegal AI Server Smuggling to China
US authorities have arrested a California businessman accused of smuggling more than $300 million worth of restricted computer servers to China. The Justice Department identified him as Greg Lui, 38, also known as “Yiu Kong Lui,” of San Gabriel. Officials announced his arrest on Thursday, October 1, following a federal indictment returned on September 29. Prosecutors allege that Lui used false documents and shipments through Malaysia and Singapore to evade US export controls. Read More: Pelicans’ Eyes Stitched Shut in Shocking Wildlife Smuggling Case The servers contained “US-manufactured graphics processing units (GPUs) commonly used for Super Intelligence (SI)”, according to the announcement. The hardware supports artificial intelligence applications. “Protecting America’s national security means keeping our advanced Super Intelligence technology from being used to strengthen our adversaries’ military capabilities,” said Bill Essayli. Essayli serves as first assistant US attorney for the Central District of California. Lui owns Earthmade Computer Inc., a technology company based in California’s City of Industry. According to prosecutors, he and alleged co-conspirators used Earthmade to acquire restricted servers and send them to China during 2023–2024. The Justice Department’s timeline corrects the repeated 2023 date in the initial account. Investigators say the group failed to obtain the required Commerce Department licences for the Chinese destinations. Instead, they allegedly presented US manufacturers with documents identifying permitted buyers and destinations. Freight companies then transported the servers to Malaysia and Singapore before intermediaries redirected them to China. Read More: iPhone 18 Pro Demand Surges in China as Bigger Batteries Come Into Focus Prosecutors maintain that Lui knew the equipment’s actual end users were in China. Earthmade allegedly received more than $176 million from two Malaysian shipping companies between January and October 2024. The indictment describes a January 2024 email concerning a Malaysian company’s interest in purchasing 70 servers containing restricted GPUs. Prosecutors say Lui later ordered 27 servers from a US manufacturer for approximately $7.614 million. The shipment travelled from Los Angeles to Kuala Lumpur. In March 2024, an alleged co-conspirator emailed a Malaysian government official confirming that 27 servers had reached a China-based buyer. These transactions form part of the government’s account of how the alleged operation concealed the equipment’s final destination. Lui faces conspiracy charges involving the Export Control Reform Act and Export Administration Regulations, outbound smuggling, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The statutory maximum penalties total 50 years: 20 years for the export-control conspiracy, 20 for money laundering and 10 for smuggling. Those figures represent maximum exposure if convicted on all counts, rather than a predetermined sentence. Read More: Nvidia Warns Customers of Major AI Server Price Increase The case comes amid US efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced computing technology. Commerce officials expanded semiconductor controls in October 2023, citing military modernisation and national security concerns. The FBI, Commerce Department export-enforcement officials and the Defense Criminal Investigative Service are investigating. Reuters reported that it could not reach Lui for comment. Earthmade did not immediately respond to its request. The charges remain allegations, and Lui is presumed innocent unless prosecutors prove guilt in court.
