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Amazon Blocks Meta's AI Assistant Muse from Online Shopping

Amazon has blocked Meta's new AI assistant, Muse, from shopping on Amazon.com, citing credentials and transparency concerns while guarding its lucrative customer journey.

Googlebooks: AI-native laptops for Android users

Google's premium laptops, Googlebooks, are now available for Android users, offering AI integration and deep smartphone integration, but the price tag of $899 may not…

Google's premium laptops, Googlebooks, are now available for Android users, offering AI integration and deep smartphone integration, but the price tag of $899 may not appeal to everyone.

OpenAI forms advisory group to oversee math research

OpenAI, a leading AI company, has formed an independent advisory group of mathematicians to guide the review and communication of emerging AI results. The group…

OpenAI, a leading AI company, has formed an independent advisory group of mathematicians to guide the review and communication of emerging AI results. The group won't be given leeway to slow down or redirect OpenAI's ongoing mathematical research.

UN panel calls for AI safeguards amid growing concerns

The United Nations-backed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has urged world leaders and tech companies to implement new safeguards on artificial intelligence, warning that…

The United Nations-backed Independent International Scientific Panel on AI has urged world leaders and tech companies to implement new safeguards on artificial intelligence, warning that current safeguards are unraveling and control over AI agents isn't assured. The panel's co-chair, Yoshua Bengio, said OpenAI's Hugging Face incident first combined a lack of regulation and a lack of understanding of AI's capabilities to create a dangerous situation.

OpenAI calls for global AI standards push

OpenAI has called on the United States to lead an international effort on standards for advanced AI, including rules on reporting incidents and coordinating governance.

US and China Discuss AI Alert Mechanism for National Security

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a notification system between the U.S. and China on AI amid growing concerns about its risks to national security. The…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent proposed a notification system between the U.S. and China on AI amid growing concerns about its risks to national security. The two countries have also agreed to an official AI dialogue.

California tightens datacenter rules on water and power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills designed to prevent AI data centers from passing utility costs onto residents, as reported earlier by the Los Angeles Times. The bills impose new requirements on electricity costs, water use, and local oversight.

Apple Mac Mini M6: Price Hike and AI Focus

Apple has refreshed its Mac Mini with the M6 chip, offering a bigger power pack in the same small package. The $899 M6 mini, however,…

Apple has refreshed its Mac Mini with the M6 chip, offering a bigger power pack in the same small package. The $899 M6 mini, however, is not as impressive as the $899 M4 mini, which was one of Apple's best values. People are clamoring to get the latest and tiniest Mac, but the price hike is rough.

Supreme Court blocks Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions

The U. S. Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting this November, ruling that the restrictions were premature and could harm…

The U. S. Supreme Court has blocked President Trump's push to restrict mail-in voting this November, ruling that the restrictions were premature and could harm the democratic process.

MiMo-V2.6-Pro beats AI benchmarks, Xiaomi debuts open-weight models

Xiaomi's MiMo-V2.6-Pro open-weight omnimodal models reportedly perform on par with Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol across most agent benchmarks, tying Grok 4.7 (xHigh) and beating…

Xiaomi's MiMo-V2.6-Pro open-weight omnimodal models reportedly perform on par with Opus 5 and GPT-5.6 Sol across most agent benchmarks, tying Grok 4.7 (xHigh) and beating GLM-5.3 (max) on Artificial Analysis' Intelligence Index. The models are the benchmark's top-scoring open-weight model.

Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, children, and moving forward

Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, has given his first TV interview since her mistrial, discussing his grief, suicidal thoughts, and the impact of…

Patrick Clancy, the ex-husband of Lindsay Clancy, has given his first TV interview since her mistrial, discussing his grief, suicidal thoughts, and the impact of the killings on his family.

South Africa: Violence Against Women Continues, 9 More Bodies Found

South Africa's police are investigating eight more body finds in an area east of Johannesburg, following the murder of Jabulile Ntimba. Activists call for effective…

South Africa's police are investigating eight more body finds in an area east of Johannesburg, following the murder of Jabulile Ntimba. Activists call for effective implementation of laws to combat violence against women.

Presley Gerber, Son of Cindy Crawford, Dies at 27

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death is suspected to be a suspected…

Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died Sunday at a rehabilitation facility. The cause of death is suspected to be a suspected overdose. Gerber was a model and the older brother of model and actress Kaia Gerber. His family asked for privacy during a 'very difficult and painful time' following the model's death.

Vermont man convicted of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students

A Vermont man, Jason Eaton, has been convicted of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home.…

A Vermont man, Jason Eaton, has been convicted of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home. The jury rejected his insanity defense, and he faces up to life in prison.

UK Charges First Person for Rwanda Genocide

British authorities have charged Dr Vincent Brown, a former Rwandan doctor, with seven offenses related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This marks the first time…

British authorities have charged Dr Vincent Brown, a former Rwandan doctor, with seven offenses related to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. This marks the first time a UK individual has faced charges linked to the genocide.

Man opens fire on police officer outside Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur

A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots…

A 29-year-old man opened fire on a police officer outside an Ontario synagogue during Yom Kippur, leading to a shootout with up to 30 shots fired. The incident occurred near Belleville synagogue and resulted in injuries to both the man and the officer.

US Boat Strikes: UN Expert Warns of Crimes Against Humanity

More than 230 people have been killed in 70 boat strikes in the US since September 2025, according to a UN report. A special rapporteur…

More than 230 people have been killed in 70 boat strikes in the US since September 2025, according to a UN report. A special rapporteur for the UN human rights council has concluded that these attacks, which have been carried out by the US, may constitute crimes against humanity.

Houthis Advance in Yemen Escalates as Trump Calls Off Strikes

Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as…

Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port of Mokha have killed at least six people as Iran-backed Houthis press their offensive. The escalation comes as the US and its allies face growing threats to global energy supplies.

Republican Senator Candidate Calls for Iran War to End Despite Voting for It

Iowa Republican Senator candidate Ashley Hinson, who voted for the Iran war, now calls for its immediate end, criticizing the war's impact on ordinary people.

Ukraine's massive drone barrage against Moscow leaves Russian drones in southern Ukraine

Ukrainian forces launched a barrage of drone strikes against Moscow over the weekend, with the city's mayor calling it the largest attack on the Russian…

Ukrainian forces launched a barrage of drone strikes against Moscow over the weekend, with the city's mayor calling it the largest attack on the Russian capital since the war began. Russian drones have also blasted Ukraine's southern city of Zaporizhzhia, while Ukrainian naval drones sank a Russian kamikaze drone boat in the Black Sea.

Ukraine-Russia War: Trump Acknowledges Russia's Loss of Control Over Oil Industry

President Trump acknowledged major Ukrainian military strikes have hit Russian energy infrastructure hard, saying Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry and ceded…

President Trump acknowledged major Ukrainian military strikes have hit Russian energy infrastructure hard, saying Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry and ceded control of several refineries. Zelensky said he will travel to New York later this week to meet the US President.

Trump and Mamdani meet in New York, praised for potential

President Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion, praising Mamdani's potential and agreeing to deepen talks over a major housing project…

President Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion, praising Mamdani's potential and agreeing to deepen talks over a major housing project in Queens. The meeting comes as Trump prepares to address the United Nations.

Seven Ethiopian rebel groups unite to challenge Prime Minister Abiy

Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have formed an alliance to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to an announcement made on Sunday. The coalition aims…

Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have formed an alliance to oust Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to an announcement made on Sunday. The coalition aims to mount a challenge to the government's policies and governance.

Lauren Boebert denies claims of sexual relationships with staffers

Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert, accused of having relationships with two females and a male staffer, denies the allegations and calls them 'utterly false'. The House…

Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert, accused of having relationships with two females and a male staffer, denies the allegations and calls them 'utterly false'. The House Ethics Committee received a sworn statement from Boebert, stating that the claims are part of a 'politically motivated' hit campaign.

EU fines Google €403 million for improper use of location data

Ireland, on behalf of the European Union, fined Google €403 million for mishandling users' location data between May 2018 and February 2020. The fine follows…

Ireland, on behalf of the European Union, fined Google €403 million for mishandling users' location data between May 2018 and February 2020. The fine follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.

Trump approval rating falls to career low amid war and inflation

Republican support for President Trump has dropped to 73% in a new poll, down from 82% as war and inflation concerns dominate polls. This marks…

Republican support for President Trump has dropped to 73% in a new poll, down from 82% as war and inflation concerns dominate polls. This marks the lowest approval rating in Trump's career.

Fed official warns inflation 'painful' as central bank raises interest rates

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of higher unemployment to combat…

A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of higher unemployment to combat stubbornly high inflation, following warnings from Austan Goolsbee and Neel Kashkari.

Trump's controversial meeting with New York Mayor Mamdani sparks media controversy

President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before his speech to the UN General Assembly. The meeting was…

President Trump met New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at his official residence, one day before his speech to the UN General Assembly. The meeting was criticized by several media outlets, including Al Jazeera, AlterNet, and The Hill, who reported that Trump appeared to overstay his welcome and was later dismissed by Mamdani's team. The controversy has led to a lawsuit by banned media outlets against Trump and his administration.

Melania Trump rebuffs media blackout, CNN gets credentialed

First Lady Melania Trump is rebuffing her husband's war with the media, paving her own path. CNN's Brian Stelter reported that reporters are trying to…

First Lady Melania Trump is rebuffing her husband's war with the media, paving her own path. CNN's Brian Stelter reported that reporters are trying to get credentialed in other ways.

White House Promotes Official App as Alternative to Broadcast Media Blackout

The White House is pushing its official phone app as a way to receive 'the news that matters most' after banning broadcast media from the…

The White House is pushing its official phone app as a way to receive 'the news that matters most' after banning broadcast media from the White House, offering up a smattering of press releases, scheduling details, and MAGA talking points as a response to the blackout.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Meet Trump for First Time at UN

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the United Nations in New York, marking…

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the United Nations in New York, marking a significant diplomatic encounter between the two countries. Burnham plans to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses and ease fuel prices that have soared since the US-Israeli war with Iran blocked ships from moving freely through the Strait of Hormuz.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Proposes Reform Talks Amid Controversy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to football chiefs saying he is open to talks about reforming the organisation, while proposing an external review of…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to football chiefs saying he is open to talks about reforming the organisation, while proposing an external review of how the football association makes decisions, including who has a say in major initiatives.

Supreme Court likely to decide on Missouri congressional map legality

A federal appeals court has introduced a new wrinkle into the convoluted fight over whether Republicans can use a new congressional map in November’s election,…

A federal appeals court has introduced a new wrinkle into the convoluted fight over whether Republicans can use a new congressional map in November’s election, as the GOP tries to revive a map that was blocked twice by the Supreme Court.

UK to Provide Military Support to Saudi Arabia to Counter Houthi Attacks

The UK has agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi attacks in Yemen, following a request from the country.…

The UK has agreed to provide defensive air-to-air refuelling to Saudi Arabia to help counter Houthi attacks in Yemen, following a request from the country. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says this support is part of a broader effort to bring stability to the Middle East and reduce oil prices.

Giants QB Jaxson Dart sidelined with knee injury

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams. The injury…

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams. The injury sidelines Dart for the rest of the season, joining other young quarterbacks who have been hurt this season.

Two Helicopter Pilots Killed in Yosemite Firefight

Two helicopter pilots were killed when their aircraft crashed Sunday afternoon while conducting water drops on a wildfire at Yosemite National Park, officials say.

Gaza Students Return to Classrooms After Three Years of Conflict

Gaza children return to classrooms for the first time in three years, facing challenges of damaged schools, tents, and scarce supplies. The reopening is a…

Gaza children return to classrooms for the first time in three years, facing challenges of damaged schools, tents, and scarce supplies. The reopening is a fragile milestone for Gaza after a conflict that has killed around 22, 000 students and more than 770 education workers, including 532 teachers.

FAA Launches AI Tool for Air Traffic Management

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to predict and manage air traffic in the Washington, D.C., region.…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to predict and manage air traffic in the Washington, D.C., region. The tool aims to improve safety and efficiency in the nation's airspace.

Fat Bear Week 2026: Bear Tournament Begins with Voting

Sixteen bears are competing in Fat Bear Week 2026, a highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska.…

Sixteen bears are competing in Fat Bear Week 2026, a highly anticipated tournament among the chunkiest bears at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. Voting for your favorite fat bears begins on Tuesday.

Die Linke Wins Berlin Elections, Defeating Far Right AfD

The leftist Die Linke party won the most votes in Berlin, even as the far right AfD won a state election in the north. The…

The leftist Die Linke party won the most votes in Berlin, even as the far right AfD won a state election in the north. The victory marks a significant shift in Germany's political landscape.