Father pushes for change after Meta’s $18 billion settlement
Meta has agreed to an $18 billion settlement in a major child safety case tied to claims that social media platforms can harm young users.
Gary, Indiana, nears full power restoration more than 2 weeks after violent storms
A powerful derecho struck northern Indiana and other parts of the Midwest on Aug. 11, knocking out power to tens of thousands.
Trump foe throws Scott Bessent under the bus to strike back at ouster attempt: NYT
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook fought back against President Tweety McTreason’s attempt to oust her by calling out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. According to reporting
Federal judge rips prosecution of pregnant congresswoman as Jan. 6ers walk free
A federal appeals court cleared the way for a pregnant congresswoman’s criminal trial with a dissent warning of lasting constitutional harm. The U.S. Court of
Meta to pay billions to settle ‘tobacco moment’ trial
Meta has agreed to pay up to $18bn (£13.2bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children.
AI receptionists seem like a dangerous idea after a patient revealed her doctor’s system could not understand her speech
A GP surgery in South Yorkshire has withdrawn an AI receptionist after a woman recovering from a stroke could not make it understand her and
Volvo’s electric cars can now warn you about a deer around a blind corner
Volvo is adding alerts for large animals, vulnerable road users, roadworks and accidents ahead to its EX60, EX90 and ES90 electric cars through a software
Meta’s plans to replace workers with AI fell flat, report says
Earlier this year, Meta, one of the industry’s loudest AI advocates, was ready to slash up to 60% of the members of some teams and
How to unlock Google’s new Pixel vibration wizardry on any Android phone
Have you heard the buzz? Good vibrations are officially here on Android — at least, on Google’s latest homemade Pixel gizmos. One of the less
Wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo island turn the air toxic
Locals on Indonesia’s Borneo Island are struggling to breathe as the smoke from wildfires is turning the air toxic.
Nepal-Tibet floods: What happened, what caused them and who is missing?
At least 160 killed after a Himalayan glacier collapse triggered catastrophic floods along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Twelve dead as over 150 wildfires rage across northeastern Algeria
More than 150 fires spread in a single day across several of Algeria’s provinces, killing at least 12 people.
PMOS clinics ‘good start, but more can be done’
Jersey’s government launches a three-month trial clinic to help women with the ovarian syndrome.
Rare red northern lights may be visible alongside red moon during tomorrow night’s partial lunar eclipse
A striking red aurora may be visible to some skywatchers alongside tomorrow night’s blood-red partial lunar eclipse , astronomers say. The full moon is expected