Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.
Katie Zacharia is 'transitioning out' as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia's first official day was on Monday.
Hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia – OB-GYNS set new rules for menopause treatment
For the first time since 2014, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines for the treatment of symptoms commonly associated with menopause.
Amid talk of public execution, public opinion on death penalty is split
A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, but support becomes more divided when questions vary.
Israeli settlers beat Palestinians and a U.S. photojournalist in West Bank attacks
Masked Israeli settlers attacked Palestinians as they were harvesting olives in the occupied West Bank on Friday, injuring several people including a photojournalist working for The Washington Post.
Crowds throng New Delhi and wave Indian flags amid escalating protests
Protests have intensified over a review of voter lists that critics say is politically motivated and threatens to disenfranchise voters. The Election Commission and Modi's administration deny these allegations.
Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in U.K. after Palestinian Action support
The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group.
Teen kills 4 at Oregon school. And, DOJ sues California over alleged noncitizens
A teen opened fire at an Oregon elementary school, leaving three kids and one teacher dead. And, the Justice Department is suing California over alleged noncitizen voters.
What this bankruptcy says about AI startups
Character.AI collected millions of users, making it a very appealing acquisition. Google took a unique route to "acquiring" it, hiring away its founders and licensing its technology. Now Character.AI is filing for bankruptcy. Here's what to know.
How much money has Musk given to Republican groups since July? The quiz knows
Plus, this week saw comings and goings at the White House, the revenge of a child (reality) star, and Elon Musk doing Elon Musk things.
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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.
Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind - and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections.
Watch: Will Ukraine get the support needed as tensions with US rise?
Zelensky thanked the "real leaders" ahead of a meeting with the EU in Brussels.
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back - with Starlink playing a key role
The BBC joins Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi as it regains crucial territory in the Donbas, but optimism has been dampened by souring relations with President Trump.
Nurse stole £750k from 99-year-old woman for cosmetic surgery and home improvements
Rebecca Louise Burwood saw the vulnerable victim "as her nanna" but stole to fund her lifestyle.
Man killed by tiger may have had medical records breached by NHS staff
William Chapman, 24, was mauled to death at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, near Doncaster, on Saturday.
Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in Scotland
UK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
Watch: Did Tesla really just unveil a flying car?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk showcased the vehicle at a facility owned by his SpaceX company, which helped develop the model.
Police feared Andrew would delay search by saying King owned his home, documents show
Legal records have emerged which show why police wanted to search the royal's home and what they were looking for.
Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
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Ubuntu Stonking Stingray swims into spotlight with pre-release kernel
26.10 is here, with not-quite-ready kernel 7.3 and speech-to-text recognition
New online tool will check lawyers' sloppy AI-written briefs since they can't seem to be bothered
Bogus AI-generated citations keep turning up in court documents, but lawyers could at least run those docs through this legal citation checker
Networking problems after the October 2026 Windows update? NTLM might be to blame
Legacy protocol is going to be axed, and enforcement by default will highlight how migration is going
NTT Global Data Centers weighs the price tag of not building fast enough
SPONSORED POST: As AI hunger soars, NTT Global Data Centers finds it's permits, not parts, that could cap the datacenter boom
Uncle Scam Wants You … to cough up your cash and personal data, FBI warns ahead of midterms
The inevitable election-themed cyberattacks are whirring again, as the feds issue PSA about the ones to watch out for
Attack on BAE-managed system disrupts US bankruptcy courts
Legal eagles still plodding along with some operations, but paper and e-notices delayed until further notice
British watchdog seeks tougher terms around Microsoft's dominance of business software
Another reason for Donald Trump to hate British regulation
Want your AI chats to stay private? Brave TEEs up end-to-end encryption
Browser maker using trusted hardware to protect conversations with GLM 5.3 Flash
Capita set to miss legal deadline on 93,000 civil servants' pension fixes, claims union
PCS says outsourcer still stuck in design phase while retirees wait for McCloud corrections
Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops. Repeat: Microsoft bringing Defender to Linux desktops
The year of Corporate Compliance on the Linux desktop is here
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“thegentlemanpervert” producing AI CSAM is a NJ prosecutor, say cops
Discord user flagged AI CSAM, triggering arrest of New Jersey deputy AG.
US Rep proposes bill to give video game buyers "ownership," not "a license"
There are still significant hurdles ahead, both technical and legislative.
Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality
The bug is fixed, but privacy concerns remain.
RFK Jr. proposes FDA look the other way on unproven peptides, report says
FDA scientists said none of the popular drugs have been proven safe or effective.
Meta may use sweeping new commercial TOS to avoid millions in AI licensing fees
Meta “streamlined” its commercial TOS. Legal experts warn it’s an AI power grab.
Polymarket saw $600 million in election trades after the elections were over
Millions kept changing hands long after the election outcomes were effectively settled.
Tesla turns to 50-year-old stunt technology as it tries to Roadster again
If you want to make a car spin in the air, compressed gas is a good way to do it.
Super Scam Me documentary shows what it takes to catch a romance scammer
Watch an exclusive clip from Super Scam Me where a victim tracks down her scammer.
The Surface Laptop Ultra delivers on most of Microsoft's promises
Microsoft promises one machine for dev, AI, and gaming, and mostly gets there.
Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer
The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing.