Journalist killed in Mexico after years of exposing corruption

Mexican journalist Alejandro Leyva Aguilar was shot dead while eating at a street food stall in Oaxaca.

Resumption of oil exports: Will Yemen recover its economic lifeline?

Yemen has proven oil reserves estimated at three billion barrels, but the security environment hinders its export.

FDA reports new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 cases identified

The FDA hasn't said where the cases are or how they're linked.

OpenAI once again makes the case for giving ChatGPT your health records

ChatGPT Health is rolling out to users in the US who are 18 years or older.

Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie.

Google's selfie videos can be used for account access, AI Avatars, and age verification.

Can India’s youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?

Protesters refuse to back down until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns.

Universal secures rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games

Gear up for the Atari Cinematic Universe.

AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems

Bill would let Homeland Security chief decide when an AI should be shut down.

Instagram is now banning users who make creepy content with Meta glasses

Meta is finally cracking down on people users who harass and record people with its smart glasses.

Claude's voice mode just got smarter

Claude's voice mode hasn't been the most reliable, but this update should help.

Anthropic updates Claude voice mode with more capable models

Claude's new voice model will let you reschedule your meeting or draft an email

Children wounded in Israeli strike on Khan Younis

Children were rushed to hospital after an Israeli strike hit a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis.

Meta’s New Feel-Good AI Ad Uses a Song About the World Ending

The clip features the David Bowie track “Five Years,” which includes lyrics such as “Earth was really dying (dying).”

World Bank estimates Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6bn in damage

Report says 47 percent of physical damage from pair of earthquakes impacted residential buildings.

AegisAI, founded by former Google security execs, lands $36M to stop AI-driven spear phishing

The Series A was led by Battery Ventures, bringing AegisAI total funding to $49 million.

Iraqi PM makes first official visit to Iran in bid to deepen ties

Ali al-Zaidi will hold talks with senior Iranian officials on cooperation, shared interests and security.

Here's why Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are rarely sold in the US

The device is ready; the business isn't.

Exploring the Algarve: Why Flexible Mobility Makes Every Journey Better

Portugal’s Algarve region has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most attractive travel destinations. With its golden beaches, dramatic cliffs, charming fis...

For Taylor Swift, Madison Square Garden’s Controversial Cameras Briefly Went Dark

MSG’s sprawling surveillance system can monitor guests down to the second. Its owners made an exception for the pop star’s rehearsal dinner.

Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated

A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned 3,100 hectares (7,660 acres) of forest

UK’s Burnham tells Scotland new independence vote is off limits

Visiting Scotland, Burnham says a new referendum would detract from efforts to grow the economy.

Final Coyote vs. Acme trailer drops at SDCC

Also, the full trailer for Zach Cregger's Resident Evil features a likable everyman.

Bethesda accused of breaking Canadian labor laws with Montreal layoffs

The fallout from the big Xbox layoffs continues to develop.

EU gives antritrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA

The deal isn't done yet, but it's getting closer.

What are the security implications of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?

Concerns are growing over a nuclear arms race in the Middle East.

US government says Iran-linked hackers are disrupting American water and energy providers

An updated government advisory warns that Iranian hackers are exploiting systems used by water and energy providers.

Far-right Israeli incursion heightens tensions at Al-Aqsa ahead of election

Israeli far-right Minister Ben-Gvir joins provocative incursion at Al-Aqsa, escalating tensions ahead of elections.

Qobuz overhauls its music player and adds real-time lyrics

The latest updates to Qobuz make it an even better alternative to Spotify.

Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions

Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus can link ...

Samsung will support the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 with five years of updates

Samsung's new wearables will receive Wear OS updates until 2031.