A deadly earthquake in the Philippines raised parts of the seabed by as much as 2 meters, according to findings reported in recent coverage of the quake’s impacts. The reported seabed uplift was detected offshore in areas affected by the earthquake. The findings point to significant vertical movement of the seafloor during the rupture, a…

Ukrainian drone strikes killed one person and sparked a fire at an oil facility in Russia, according to reports carried by The Associated Press and other outlets. The attack added to a growing pattern of long-range drone operations targeting energy infrastructure inside Russia. The incident was reported as a Ukrainian drone strike that hit an…

A proposed U.S. peace deal with Iran was thrown into doubt after Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon, prompting Iranian officials to question whether Washington can still deliver on its diplomatic push amid escalating regional violence. The development follows a series of public statements and reports indicating negotiations between the United States and Iran had…

Tyra Banks has sued Netflix over a documentary about “America’s Next Top Model,” alleging the streamer defamed her and distorted her involvement in the project. Banks’ lawsuit targets Netflix and centers on a docuseries described in coverage as focused on “America’s Next Top Model.” In the complaint, Banks claims her participation was “manipulated” and that…

OpenAI is facing a multistate investigation examining whether the company’s products may be causing harm to users, a development that arrives as the artificial intelligence company moves closer to a potential initial public offering. The inquiry involves multiple state authorities and is described in related coverage as a broad, multistate probe into possible user harm….

Swiss voters rejected a proposal that would have capped the country’s population at 10 million by tightening migration rules, according to early projections reported by multiple outlets. The referendum asked voters whether Switzerland should set a hard population ceiling and require measures to prevent the country from surpassing 10 million residents. Under the plan, the…

Iran has said a draft deal proposed by the United States includes an oil sanctions waiver, limits on Iran’s nuclear program, and the release of Iranian assets, according to reports citing Iranian officials. The comments outline what Iranian officials describe as the main elements of a U.S. draft memorandum now under discussion between the longtime…

Tyra Banks has sued Netflix, alleging the streamer defamed her in a documentary series about America’s Next Top Model and misrepresented her role through what she describes as manipulated participation. In the lawsuit, Banks claims the Netflix docuseries presented a false and damaging portrayal of her in connection with the long-running reality competition she created…

Amazon and the White House moved in tandem to shut down Anthropic’s “Fable,” after Amazon raised concerns to U.S. officials and the federal government took action that led Anthropic to disable access to its top model. The sequence became public through multiple reports describing Amazon’s outreach to Washington and the government’s subsequent clampdown on Anthropic’s…

The Food and Drug Administration has issued its highest-risk recall for an Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states over Salmonella concerns, according to recent reports. The recall involves Alfredo sauce distributed broadly across the U.S., with multiple outlets reporting that the product was sold in 41 states. The FDA’s action classifies the recall at the…

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 fighter jet crashed in Washington state, igniting a wildfire in woodlands near Rimrock Lake, according to multiple published reports. The pilot ejected before the aircraft went down and was reported safe, with minor injuries. The crash occurred in the vicinity of Rimrock Lake, an area in the Cascade Range southeast…

Amazon security research helped prompt the White House to bar the use of Anthropic’s Fable, according to a report published by The Verge. The report said researchers affiliated with Amazon identified security concerns involving Anthropic’s Fable model and that those findings fed into a U.S. government decision to restrict access. The action described in the…