Things are finally looking up for NASA’s first missions to Venus in a generation
Most planetary scientists will tell you the heyday of Venus exploration was more than a generation ago. That is about to change. Two NASA missions
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Schools across US protest FCC plan that could disconnect kids from Internet
Schools and libraries from around the US pleaded with the Federal Communications Commission to drop the idea of ending E-Rate, a $2 billion-a-year program that
A comprehensive marathon gear checklist, made by pro-runners for beginners
I asked 7 professional runners about their marathon essentials for training, racing and recovery. This is the gear they can’t live without, and tips for
Get the 41+ best Advent calendars of the year before they sell out
Popular Advent calendars sell out before December, so get yours now. Shop the best ones from Bonne Maman, Anthropologie, Squishmallows and more.
Apple’s first AI features reach China in December, after a two-year wait
Apple plans to launch Apple Intelligence in mainland China in December with iOS 27.3, two years after the US, excluding the rebuilt Siri AI. Siri
The charged OpenAI engineer had a one-way ticket out of the US, a filing shows
Abdulrahman Alfozan, the OpenAI engineer charged over a hidden recording device, had one-way tickets to Saudi Arabia booked for three days after his arrest, according
Woman rescued after being swept away by Istanbul flash flood
A woman was rescued by passersby after being swept along by floodwaters in Istanbul’s Esenyurt district
Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.
Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
Gianni Infantino faces FIFA rebels after failed World Cup sale, while members to be offered $6.35bn development fund.
Does image show protester removed from crowd at Trump rally in Ohio? Don’t be fooled
The claim spread after members of the audience grappled with an apparent protester during the rally.
Claim NY Democrats fined unvaccinated Amish children $2K per day distorts facts
The state fined three Amish schools for failing to comply with state law on student vaccinations.
What if you could turn off your algorithm? Australia is about to try
New legislation is being tabled in Australia’s parliament on Thursday to force big tech to allow users to switch off algorithms which send them recommended
Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant’s total workforce worldwide.
Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore says
All 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.