Tupac Shakur killer sentenced to 40 years in prison
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison over the 1996 murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur.
TechCrunch
Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
A federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview materials involving former Apple employees, as well as private messages and testimony from key fi...
Funeral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh
Funeral for Egyptian flight attendant killed in Houthi attack on Riyadh
TechCrunch
Cambridge Heavy Industries has been quietly building a desktop fusion device
Fusion power startup Cambridge Heavy Industries is building a small, laser-powered fusion device to fuel the coming wave of fusion power plants.
How podcasts became political powerhouses
Are podcasts remaking politics or just bypassing scrutiny?
Scientists urge tighter AI controls to prevent global cyber risks
Call comes amid polls casting doubts on political leaders' ability to manage AI risks as US midterm elections near.
TechCrunch
Licube wants to be the fuel provider to the fusion power industry — see how at TechCrunch Disrupt
Fusion power plants will need a lot of lithium, and Licube is preparing to be a key supplier.
Ars Technica
Trump commercial railing against his enemies kept airing after court blocked it
US attorney apologized to court, said government has stopped running Trump ads.
Iconic Iguazu Falls walkway dismantled amid record water levels
The Devil’s Throat walkway at Iguazu Falls is dismantled as water surged to nearly eight times its average.
DR Congo Ebola cases pass 9,000 as efforts to curb transmission falter
The Bundibugyo strain fuels deadliest Ebola outbreak in DRC’s history as health workers face mistrust from communities.
Wired
OpenAI and Anthropic Tell British Lawmakers: Regulate Us
AI leaders joined whistleblowers and security leaders at a sweeping parliamentary session, while a few hundred meters away Britain’s spy chief warned AI could b...
Trump says Houthis trying to increase oil prices before US elections
US president suggests that Yemen-based group are 'purposefully trying to drive up oil prices' before November vote.
Will NATO’s ‘theory of victory’ work?
The alliance presents a common vision to deter adversaries.
Eight orangutans find new forest home in Indonesia after wildfire rescue
Eight endangered orangutans were released into a protected forest in Indonesia after wildfires destroyed their habitat.
EU watchdog urges smart glasses to clearly signal when recording
Advisory comes amid growing concern about the devices being used to secretly record girls and women.
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Niobia takes the guesswork out of some of tech’s most expensive mistakes
The San Francisco startup aims to help battery and chip manufacturers identify defects on production lines, reducing downtime and costly mistakes.
Russia arrests Japanese reporter for alleged espionage
Suspect was arrested on Russia's far-eastern Sakhalin Island before being transferred to Moscow, says Russia's FSB.
Cornell suspends fraternity parties after alleged campus gang rape case
Fraternities face immediate emergency suspensions for violations amid sweeping ban tackling parties at US university.
Who killed Tupac?
For decades, Tupac Shakur’s murder remained unsolved. Now, Keffe D is being sentenced for his killing.
Israel’s Yellow Line in Gaza advances, leaving displaced with nowhere to go
As Israel moves Gaza’s Yellow Line westward, displaced families in Shujayea face renewed danger.
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Rivian spinoff Mind Robotics hires former Ford EV chief Doug Field
Field also worked on Apple's secretive car project and oversaw development of the Tesla Model 3.
TechCrunch
Flox Intelligence is building AI to keep wildlife away from trains, airports, and roads
Flox's edge devices can identify animals and use species-specific sounds to drive them away from critical infrastructure.
Ars Technica
Disney offers $20M for Character.AI’s scandal-plagued chatbot tech
Disney may acquire tech from one of the first chatbot makers linked to child suicide.
US Supreme Court agrees to hear watchdog case on Elon Musk’s DOGE records
The Trump administration argues that DOGE is exempt from freedom of information requirements.
Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Russia’s war on Ukraine
Presidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest march
Left-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in France
Man City charges: Any political interference and I’ll quit, says regulator
English football regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Manchester City's appeal over guilty verdict.
Man City charges: Ahead of PSG, Dias defends celebrations at Liverpool
Captain Ruben Dias says the Manchester City players trust the club and celebrations after win at Anfield were justified.
The Verge
Apple’s HomeView ad is confusing to everyone except parents
Nothing like a little family togetherness in the morning. | Image: Apple Apple's ad introducing its new HomeView smart display is a little unusual. It's fast-pa...
Why Trump’s ‘energy ceasefire’ upset Europe
The US and Europe can’t agree on how to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.