AI chatbots are becoming political advisers. Their answers can mislead voters
Millions of Americans are turning to AI for election information, but chatbots are getting voting facts wrong and recommending candidates, raising concerns they could influence voters' decisions.
Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise
The U.S. has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.
Judge accuses DOJ of 'weaponization,' tosses case against ex-FBI officials
The judge said he was "deeply troubled" by the mistakes and rushed nature of the case over the FBI's Hunter Biden probes — one of several politically charged DOJ actions ahead of the midterms.
The Supreme Court rejects a DOJ push to separate California ballots
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a last-minute request from the Department of Justice to wade into its unprecedented feud with California over the state's voter rolls.
Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers. And, Gulf states brace for potential attack on Iran
Democrats in Michigan are considering their options after Haley Stevens endorsed GOP candidate Mike Rogers for Senate. And the Gulf states are bracing for a possible U.S. attack on Iran after the midterms.
Two economists studied California's billionaire tax. They reached wildly different conclusions
What happens in California could shape how America taxes the superrich. But will its billionaire tax fill state coffers — or drain them?
When it comes to election pressure, this year's Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
The districts that will decide control of the House and Senate next year are spread across the country. Voting officials in those places may face scrutiny and pressure they've never experienced.
How does this fluoride-free toothpaste compare when it comes to oral health?
Many people are swapping out their fluoride dental products for ones made with a mineral called hydroxyapatite. What do dentists say about it?
6 things to watch for on election night
Some of the key storylines to watch will center around various voters groups that have soured on President Trump during his second turn out.
With students scarce, college admissions offices get friendlier, less intimidating
Colleges are trying to transform an admissions process that has often been daunting, secretive and stressful into an experience that's open, easier — and downright friendly.
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Mahmood scraps settlement plans for migrant care workers
The home secretary laid out a revised proposal for changing when migrants can claim permanent residency.
Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack
The temperature of freezers in several shops across Europe reportedly rose to as high as 50C.
'All this food is now useless': Piles of rubbish after shop freezers hit by cyber-attack
Dozens of supermarkets in seven European countries dumped huge quantities of food after refrigerators and freezers were targeted in a cyber-attack.
Russian bombing kills 26 people at Ukraine aid centre, Kyiv says
Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.
Copilot in deadly Florida jet crash identified in reports as 20-year-old
In air traffic audio, a crew member can be heard shouting: "We are going to crash into the ground!"
What Florida jet audio and flight data tells us about its final moments
A private jet crashed in Florida on Sunday, killing all nine people on board, according to US authorities.
MP Carla Lockhart quits DUP in Drumcree row
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.
Two boys arrested after Halloween party stabbings
Two teenage boys, both from Southampton, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire
Though unprecedented, the six-day truce has done little to alter the wider trajectory of a war that continues to grinds on.
Prosecutors hint at retrial for Lindsay Clancy on murder charges
Judge William Sullivan said if the case is headed to a retrial, that could happen as soon as March 2027.
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These smart glasses promise to turn your silent mouth movements into text
Crazy person, or efficient employee? As always, it depends on what they're wearing
AI could break legal systems by finding previously hidden loopholes
Turns out legislation may have bugs, too
Cops bust botnet of 1.3M infected Android TV boxes
Videostrong accused of shipping devices with a backdoor baked in
Marvell wants to be a copper topper, bets $115B on photonics leader to push optical networking
IP house believes optics demand is going to explode as Nvidia and others eye bigger systems
Oracle gobbles $20 billion borrowing limit a week after setting it
In the middle of a datacenter capex binge, vendor promises no more borrowing until the end of 2030
Ericsson says it can detect, track drones using only mobile networks
ISAC technology adds detection ability to existing cell networks, enabling them to track low-flying small drones
Thieves pilfer environment variables from Trigger AI workflow tool
So, who's ready to clear the dust out of that server closet and move things back on-prem?
Token thieves costing companies $100K+ per day in illicit LLM charges
Don't let the LLMjackers hit you
SUSE to cut one in ten employees because of... AI
'Modern tooling is already changing our daily workflows' says CEO at open source biz
Nuclear threats and street brawls: Russia, Ukraine report attacks on their emergency alert apps
Within minutes of a ceasefire lifting in Kherson, Ukraine’s citizens were pummelled with threatening notifications
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Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock
The threat is still considered to be low, but the virus continues to spread.
Googling "Zelda" today offers a glimpse of how search worked in 1998
"The flow of time is always cruel."
Most of our measures of a key cognitive process don't agree
A big study with very little beyond negative results still gets published.
Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights
Apple robot backed by CEO John Ternus may have hefty price tag and limited uses.
Claude’s new rules against game cloning won’t stop the AI copying boom
The tsunami of imitators is way bigger than any one model maker can stem.
China publicly discloses plan for a lunar landing within three years
The plan does not include a mission similar to Apollo 8 or Artemis II.
F1 in Mexico City: Yet another Ferrari fiasco, but that’s not all
There was plenty of drama on and off the track for Formula 1 this weekend.
The world has a new plan to save nature, but it still needs the money
A new action plan aims to rescue 2030 nature targets as financing remains inadequate.
This $48 e-paper display can be whatever you want it to be
This DIY e-paper display works in two official ecosystems or on your own server.
Seabirds racing home over the ocean can get jet-lagged
A long flight home from feeding grounds messes with birds' internal clocks.