Unpacking allegations GOP Rep. Max Miller threw boiling water at his ex-wife
The House Ethics Committee said it would investigate domestic abuse allegations against Miller after the congressman said he would ask for the probe.
Why powder used in Starbucks drinks is safe for consumers but potentially risky for baristas
The blending powder in Starbucks’ new blended refreshers has reportedly given baristas coughs and headaches.
AI may respond differently to bosses and subordinate
In simulated conversations, social hierarchy can sway AI agents, making lower-status systems more likely to follow harmful requests.
US court blocks Trump’s $400m White House ballroom
The US appeals court has blocked Tweety McTreason’s $400m White House ballroom.
Adobe just put more than 70 of its tools inside ChatGPT
Adobe’s whole business is the apps creative professionals open every day. This week it put more than 70 of those tools inside a rival’s chatbot.
Google Maps can now order your food, book your hotel, and read your calendar. Ask Maps just became an agent.
Google Maps is no longer just giving directions. The company announced on Thursday that Ask Maps, the Gemini-powered conversational feature it launched in March, is
Two civilians killed in Houthi strike on Marib, says Yemen’s government
Health Minister Qassem Bahaibah says 14 injured, accuses group of targeting residential areas and displacement camps.
Diego Maradona bloated, bedridden and resigned before death, says masseur
Seven healthcare professionals have been on trial since mid-April in Argentina for possible negligence.
Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
Italy has placed all major cities under the highest heat alert as Europe faces a severe heat wave
Water industry turns to AI and hackers for help after suspected Iran cyberattacks
For the new initiative, Vanderbilt University researchers will work to create “digital twins” of water system networks.
Spokane Wildfire Suspect Confesses to Setting Dozens of Fires
Aaron Farinacci, the man charged with setting one of the most destructive fires in the history of Washington state, appeared in court on Thursday for
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
The White House’s Secret A.I. Rules + The State of Model Alignment With METR’s Chris Painter + The Final Hot Mess Express
A few details from the White House’s A.I. plan have leaked to the news media, but the administration has officially communicated almost nothing.