Plus, Serena Williams, Peabo Bryson, Kalshi and United Airlines make an appearance. Have you been paying attention?

Collecting Panini stickers is a World Cup tradition beloved in Europe and Latin America. In the U.S., interest has been building steadily, and this summer, the buzz is bigger than ever.

After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.

Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.

A new NPR/Ipsos poll shows many teachers are using AI to save time, but a majority are also worried the technology is making it harder for students to learn to think for themselves.

For a smooth, rewarding and drama-free couples trip, take as much stress out of the equation as you can — and get comfortable with the fact that a fight may arise (and that's OK).

Senate Republicans worked overnight to try to pass ICE funding, Trump's agenda tests the limits of some lawmakers' support, John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified information.

President Vladimir Putin says Russia will strengthen its air defenses to counter recent Ukrainian drone attacks, which have reached deep inside his country and cast a cloud over his showcase economic forum in his hometown of St. Petersburg.

NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.

The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.

A public spending watchdog examines the property arrangements of royals including Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

Russian incursions into UK defences risk crossing a line, Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Richard Knighton tells the BBC.

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

The former England manager has made a documentary looking at the issues affecting boys and young men.

The debate about English identity has been a perennial one but has now taken on a harder edge

Ukraine's president tells the Russian leader that only "direct engagement" between the two countries could end the war, with the US focused on Iran.

Jack Clark tells BBC's Newsnight AI could get to the point where it develops without human input.

Regulator says NCA's aging tech drags down productivity, forces officers to juggle hardware and do manual workarounds

Comms watchdog says up to 83% of tests fail the 'good performance' threshold

Bulletproof vests and armored vehicles were not in the job description

The plea for caution comes the same week it beat AI archrival OpenAI to filing for an IPO

A familiar tactic popularized by chaotic crime crew Lapsus$

Another ally questions reliance on American AI

Codex drops an HTTP/2 Bomb

Scientists and industry leaders push for mandatory DNA synthesis screening

Tech biz teaching AI to use computers by slurping staff activity

Intel still owns the room, but Epyc keeps nicking the furniture

Robot demonstrations can distort public perceptions of robotic capabilities.

FCC did not violate carriers' right to jury trial, court says in 8-1 ruling.

Estonian government benchmark shows how dozens of models combat Russia's "strategic narratives."

By targeting large numbers of users, attackers increased their chances of success.

Musk can't be trusted to protect X user privacy, public commenters warn FTC.

NCTA seeks waiver from foreign-router ban, citing memory and substrate shortages.

Scientists in Finland found bees could solve an insect version of the classic "box-and-banana" problem.

“I think the team has really experienced the loss of a loved one with the end of the mission.”

Subaru's badge-engineered SUV remains on sale alongside the new Trailseeker.

Hyperscalers have come under scrutiny for their impact on water quality and availability.