U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations
The U.S. military has launched new attacks on Iran while talks to end the conflict are ongoing. And, the Department of Justice is using a new tactic in immigration courts to accelerate deportations.
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.
Therapists are using AI to take notes. Is it a useful tool or a breach of trust?
New companies are selling artificial intelligence assistance to mental health therapists. The AI tools can help with administration and recordkeeping, but some patients worry about their privacy.
Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations.
In West Texas, an unlikely alliance stands against extending the border wall
An unusual coalition of people across the political spectrum have banded together to rally against a border wall in the Big Bend.
Immigration courts are using a new tactic to speed up deportations
The Justice Department is moving up the court hearings for hundreds of immigrants and scheduling them for mass hearings. If they don't show up, they could be ordered deported.
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U.S. military says it struck Iran Monday in "self-defense," Russia threatens more strikes against Ukraine, Texas GOP voters head to polls for primary that could shape future of the party.
Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.
New York back in NBA Finals for first time since 1999 after beating Cleveland
New York will play the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Western Conference finals is tied at two games apiece with Game 5 to be played on Tuesday.
Ahead of the World Cup, pressure to win and grow American soccer is on Tim Ream's mind
Hoping to make the roster for the U.S. Men's National team going to the World Cup, Tim Ream knows there's a lot riding on the tournament, from playing well to growing a new generation of fans at home.
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Three teens dead after being in water at beauty spots
Three teenagers were found in water in separate incidents across England on Bank Holiday Monday.
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats
US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.
Sentences of boys spared custody over Hampshire rape referred to Court of Appeal, PM says
The sentences of boys spared custody over the rape of two girls in Hampshire will be referred to the Court of Appeal, the prime minister has said.
Four killed as school minibus collides with train in Belgium
Two schoolchildren, their chaperone and the minibus driver were killed in the crash, says a Belgian minister.
Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
Watch: Dozens of light drones crash into harbour in Sydney
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
Streeting backs under-16s social media ban as government consultation concludes
The former health secretary accused regulators and politicians of being "asleep at the wheel" on the issue.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.
Britain's protected birds of prey still being shot, trapped and poisoned, charity says
The charity says more than half of attacks happened on or near land managed for game shooting.
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Big Tech extracts retirement-scale wealth from UK internet users, research shows
Britain's 'free' internet economy is powered by invisible data extraction that feeds advertisers, AI firms, and digital platforms
Ucell and ZTE complete large-scale deployment of AI‑Powered green network solution in Uzbekistan
Network-wide rollout boosts energy efficiency by 10.6%, cutting carbon emissions and operational costs without compromising user experience
The SaaS-pocalypse can wait, Salesforce still has customers where it wants them
AI coding agents may make software cheaper to build, but switching off major platforms remains expensive and risky
HP customer claims firmware update shoved printer off support cliff
Internal notes point to cloud connectivity woes for older OfficeJets, though company denies systemic issue
EU's digital sovereignty boo-boo may be the best thing to ever happen to the project
DIY or die. Just don't let the CIA buy it
SaaS outfit ClickUp promises seven-figure salaries for survivors of 22 percent staff purge
CEO jumps on the ‘We must be fit for the AI future’ bandwagon
Japanese Space Agency names arrival date for BepiColombo Mercury mission
Due on November 21, eleven months late - but on time to do science!
Pope Leo warns AI boom can give Big Tech and the people who run it too much power
Worries change may be ‘governed only by technocratic thinking and presented as necessary and inevitable’
Google is cannibalizing the web to feed AI
Google Search used to direct users to websites; AI Mode will keep them in Google's garden
Digital sovereignty, the musical: One engineer’s bizarre crusade against hyperscalers
A French engineer has declared war on AWS, Google and Microsoft using AI-generated sea shanties, satirical poetry, and a multilingual protest campaign
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Citing Gandalf, Pope Leo says we must "disarm" AI
In an age of AI, Pope looks for "artisans of hope."
US's big bet on quantum computing may not be entirely legal
Deal also launched the first quantum foundry company, but is there a need for it?
I spent years forcing myself to finish The Witcher 3—don't repeat my mistake
Consensus and genre labels aren't reliable predictors of what you'll enjoy.
Whatever the mirror test tells us, beluga whales pass it
The white whales join the short, contested list of animals that see themselves.
SpaceX's Starship V3—still a work in progress—mostly successful on first flight
SpaceX has more to prove before flying Starship all the way to low-Earth orbit.
Two space shuttle-era spacewalkers enter Astronaut Hall of Fame
"Two astronauts whose careers embody excellence, leadership, and service."
China’s shark finning could lead to US seafood sanctions
A formal petition to the US government calls for sanctions on Chinese seafood imports.
Four Russian satellites are now within striking distance of an ICEYE radarsat
"This capability is not common for satellites conducting typical missions."
Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and "spreading rapidly"
Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.
First-generation Chromecast users stressed by devices suddenly failing
Google tells Ars it fixed the first-gen Chromecast bug.