‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.

It’s OK to tell ICE their actions will haunt them, judge rules in speech fight

Man wins fight to block ICE threat over off-the-cuff angry email.

Your AI agents can now control your Google Home devices

Google is launching early access to a new MCP server for Google Home, allowing AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT and others to control connected devices, review ca...

Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism

Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.

The 2.5-hour AI-generated Odyssey movie is 2.5 hours too long

Christopher Nolan's engrossing take on The Odyssey dominated at the box office and spurred a newfound interest in classic literature among filmgoers. But a new ...

Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?

The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.

Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint

New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.

The AI data center e-waste problem is huge — and getting bigger

E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roug...

Iran strikes on Amazon data centers caused permanent loss of customer data

War damage to data centers exceeded what AWS services are designed to withstand.

Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.

Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?

Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.

Anthropic merges Claude chat and Cowork in one interface

Anthropic is releasing these features to Pro and Max plan subscribers initally

Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chief

The DRC faces a growing Ebola threat as cases soar in North Kivu, despite progress in other regions, says Tedros

Chipotle Is Working With Palantir to Track Food Safety Risks

The burrito chain has enlisted Palantir for a platform that monitors pest incidents, employee illnesses, and other factors. The partnership comes after a nightm...

Hear why Neuralink co-founder Max Hodak says the screen era is ending at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

At this year's Disrupt, Neuralink's co-founder Max Hodak will present a vision for screen-free interfaces that can even offer medical help. Register before Sept...

How Fortell is using AI (and $163M) to crack a hearing aid monopoly

“Why do I have to beg my grandparents to put on their hearing aids, but no one has ever needed to ask me to put on my glasses?”  That’s the question that drove ...

Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns

Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.

May Mobility is going public in a $1.4B SPAC deal

The deal could net the asset-light robotaxi company more than $300 million in funding.

Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’

Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

What happens when neutrinos swap identities inside a supernova?

Identity-fluid particles may carry some energy out, leading to direct collapse.

Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country

Djibouti's interior minister has warned that number of people arriving in the country already exceeds national capacity.

Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza

Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.

Robots are waiting for a ChatGPT moment: Nvidia’s Les Karpas explains why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Regi...

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.

macOS 27 Golden Gate: The Ars Technica review

It's both a "Snow Leopard update" and a major leap for Apple Intelligence.

Google says some Pixel phone owners were hacked in zero-day attacks

The Pixel phone maker said there are indications that a bug in the phone's modem "may be under limited, targeted exploitation."

Resident Evil is a comedy first and a thrilling nightmare second

When Paul W.S. Anderson's Resident Evil hit theaters in 2002, video game movies were largely seen as a niche. Films like Mortal Kombat and Tomb Raider had prove...

Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts

The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.

Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour

Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.

Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.