Plastic waste and toxic sludge: a clean-up of a messy street
Climate reporter Hiroko Tabuchi is interested in all aspects of our environment that we take for granted.
New York woman, 81, walking her dog feels 'lucky' to be alive after video shows man brutally punching her in the face
An 81-year-old New York City woman is not letting a random attack by a man who punched her in the side of the head on… Read More »New York woman, 81, walking her dog feels 'lucky' to be alive after video shows man brutally punching her in the face
Biden administration extends review period for Nippon's acquisition of US Steel
US Steel CEO David Burritt expressed confidence on Tuesday that the sale of the American manufacturer to a Japanese owner would be completed “on its… Read More »Biden administration extends review period for Nippon's acquisition of US Steel
Boeing not taking strike talks seriously, union says
The union representing striking Boeing workers said Tuesday that the aerospace giant “does not take mediation seriously” after some 33,000 U.S. workers walked off the… Read More »Boeing not taking strike talks seriously, union says
California Governor Newsom Signs Bills Regulating AI 'Deepfakes' for Elections
The state joins dozens of other states regulating counterfeit AI practices in ways that could impact this year's presidential election.
OpenAI threatens ban as users investigate its 'Strawberry' AI models
OpenAI really doesn’t want you to know what its latest AI model is “thinking.” Since the company launched its “Strawberry” family of AI models last… Read More »OpenAI threatens ban as users investigate its 'Strawberry' AI models
Israel has planted explosives in Taiwanese Hezbollah beepers, sources say
By Laila Bassam and Maya Gebeily BEIRUT (Reuters) – Israel's Mossad spy agency planted a small quantity of explosives in 5,000 Taiwanese-made pagers ordered by… Read More »Israel has planted explosives in Taiwanese Hezbollah beepers, sources say
Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after bricking complaints
Enlarge / iPads with iPadOS 18. Apple Apple has temporarily paused the rollout of the iPadOS 18 update for M4 iPad Pros. The company has… Read More »Apple halts iPadOS 18 rollout for M4 iPad Pro after bricking complaints
$50 billion in aid to Ukraine stalled over legal issues
US and European officials are struggling to make good on their pledge to use Russian resources to help Ukraine.
Four hospitalized after crash on Chuckanut Drive; driver arrested for vehicular assault
Authorities have arrested a man after four people were injured in a car crash on Chuckanut Drive in Whatcom County around 7:44 p.m. Saturday night.… Read More »Four hospitalized after crash on Chuckanut Drive; driver arrested for vehicular assault
Instagram unveils sweeping changes for users under 18
The app, which is popular with teens, introduced new settings and features aimed at tackling inappropriate online contacts and content and improving sleep for users… Read More »Instagram unveils sweeping changes for users under 18
Harris Campaign Says She'll Meet with Press (On Her Terms)
The vice president, who has given few interviews as the Democratic nominee, is now ramping up the action. But she will likely focus on local… Read More »Harris Campaign Says She'll Meet with Press (On Her Terms)
Hundreds of beepers exploded in Lebanon and Syria in deadly attack. Here’s what we know.
NEW YORK (AP) — In what appears to be a sophisticated, remotely controlled attack, pagers used by hundreds of Hezbollah members exploded almost simultaneously in… Read More »Hundreds of beepers exploded in Lebanon and Syria in deadly attack. Here’s what we know.
Boeing resumes labor negotiations in bid to end strike
Federal mediators are helping the aircraft manufacturer and union leaders representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.
What You Need to Know About the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Charges
Disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in an indictment made public Tuesday. He was arrested in New… Read More »What You Need to Know About the Sean 'Diddy' Combs Charges
