11-year-old boy shot by Israeli forces in Gaza

The father of an 11-year-old boy says Israeli forces shot his son in the head and leg in Khan Younis.

Twitch content has trained Amazon AI for years, but users can opt out now

Streaming platform says user-generated content "may be used for future Gen AI model improvements."

The White House Is Going to Expand Its AI Policy

Open models may soon be added to an updated AI framework, sources tell WIRED, as the White House continues to grapple with how to regulate a technology it has t...

Drone attacks on energy infrastructure deepen Libya’s energy crisis

Repeated drone strikes on oil and power infrastructure are deepening Libya's energy crisis.

Government ‘community power’ hypocrisy exposed over Brick Lane data centre

Brick Lane — One supposed fundamental political message has resonated through the entire ‘Burnhamism’ transition. It’s been repeated endlessly that this governm...

Israeli air strike kills one in northern Gaza

Strike on a tuk-tuk in Beit Lahiya kills one, wounds five in first Israeli aerial bombardment in a week

Deadly India landslide kills at least seven in Mumbai

Heavy rains triggered a landslide on Wednesday that killed at least seven people in India’s western Maharashtra state.

Northrop’s robot space mechanic is a new way to keep satellites at work longer

The Mission Robotic Vehicle is making the first attempt to attach a new thruster to an aging satellite.

Can Syria deliver transitional justice?

A court has sentenced ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad and others to death in absentia.

UEFA approves new rules meant to increase playing time

Roberto Rosetti, Chairman of the UEFA Referees Committee, has unveiled a series of new amendments for the upcoming season of European competitions, including th...

Israel vows to keep troops in Lebanon, Gaza and Syria

Israeli defence minister Israel Katz has said that Israel “will under no circumstances” withdraw its troops.

Trump sued over "brazen" scheme to sell Truth Social API access for $100K a month

With Truth API, Trump is "selling priority access to news he himself generates."

Photos: Solar eclipse plunges parts of Europe into darkness

A total solar eclipse crossed Iceland, Britain and parts of the European continent, drawing crowds to watch the event.

‘Platformicide’ of Palestine: Activists struggle to be heard on Meta

Report by NGO 7amleh, Utrecht University analyses 3,520 cases of digital rights violations against Palestinians.

The Best Way to Avoid Diarrhea Lettuce? This Indoor Garden

Lettuce Grow, one of my favorite indoor gardens, lets you cultivate your own salad greens safely, right in your living room. And it’s 20 percent off right now.

Amazon will train on Twitch streamers’ content by default, unless they opt out

"If this was opt-in, nobody would opt in," Twitch CPO Mike Minton said on a livestream responding to user feedback. "That's honestly the answer."

Trump reveals Karoline Leavitt to step down as White House press secretary

Leavitt is departing her role to spend more time with family after giving birth to a second child, according to Trump.

Josh Kushner, Bob Iger, buying Los Angeles Lakers for record $12.5bn

Billionaire Mark Walter's sale of the NBA's Lakers is a record-breaking valuation for a North American sports franchise.

US boosts drone surveillance as flesh-eating screwworms spread in Texas

Hundreds of Homeland Security drones retasked to survey wildlife and livestock.

Iceland and Spain plunged into darkness during total solar eclipse

A total solar eclipse took place in Iceland and Spain as crowds gathered to watch.

Brazil orders Discord to suspend livestreams after teen’s death

Regulator says Discord failed to protect minors from violence, self-harm, and suicide content.

Iraq says September 30 withdrawal deadline for US-led coalition ‘final’

A US official confirmed that the United States expects to complete its pullout by September 30.

Thousands flee drought in Somalia amid sharp aid decline

Thousands of hunger-stricken families have lost their livestock and farms due to a yearslong drought in Somalia.

The Gender War Over ‘Obsession’ Has Come for Theme Parks

Debate over the true villain in Obsession is raging again after Universal Studios announced the movie’s female lead will be featured at an upcoming Halloween ev...

As US weaponry runs out, “Iranians proved remarkably resilient and adept” at rebuilding after strikes: NYT

Iran has proved “remarkably resilient and adept” at rebuilding after US strikes since the April ceasefire, according to Eric Schmitt of The New York Times, a da...

Rogue AI Agents Aren’t Evil. They’re Just Eager to Please

AI agents that break free and hack into other systems are only trying to make us happy.

Grubhub’s $24M FTC settlement is finally reaching diners and drivers

Checks are being mailed from Grubhub's $23.8 million fine from the FTC after it settled allegations over its business practices.

Paramount Skydance mulls CNN sale amid antitrust merger challenge

Paramount’s legal officer hints at CNN sale as 12 states, led by California, file lawsuit to block merger with WBD.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak set to become deadliest on record, WHO warns

Outbreak to eclipse West Africa's Ebola outbreak of 2014 to 2016 if it continues at current pace, WHO chief says.

AI coding startup Cognition reportedly already in talks to raise at $40B valuation

Cognition may be looking to raise another mega round just a few months after raising $1 billion at a $26 billion valuation.