New York City health officials have confirmed a third death linked to a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak centered on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, as the investigation into the source continues. The latest death brings the outbreak’s confirmed death toll to three, according to multiple news reports, including ABC News, NBC New York, UPI, and…
Oil prices gave up earlier gains in trading after comments from Iran were interpreted by market participants as leaving room for potential talks with the United States, easing some immediate concerns that had been supporting prices. The move came after Iran said discussions with the U.S. could be pursued based on national interests, according to…
A fire captain, his wife and their three sons have been found dead after being swept away in a flash flood while hiking in a Utah canyon, according to published reports. The couple’s daughter survived and is the family’s sole survivor. The deaths involved a Provo firefighter identified in reports as a fire captain, along…
The United States and Iran carried out new strikes in the Middle East after three U.S. service members were killed, escalating a confrontation that has already produced repeated rounds of attacks and retaliation across the region. The deaths of the three troops have prompted the U.S. military to launch additional airstrikes aimed at punishing Iran…
Republican lawmakers and candidates are increasingly steering away from former President Donald Trump’s renewed claims of fraud in the 2020 election, signaling a reluctance inside the party to revisit an issue that has repeatedly dominated internal debates since Trump left office. The shift has been evident in recent interviews and campaign messaging, as Republicans have…
Jeff Bezos has backed CuspAI as the startup announced a partnership with Nvidia aimed at discovering new materials for chipmaking, adding fresh momentum to efforts to use artificial intelligence to accelerate semiconductor research. CuspAI said it is working with Nvidia to hunt for materials that could be used in the manufacturing of computer chips. The…
Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, a new large-scale artificial intelligence model that is being presented in Chinese media coverage as a marker of China’s push for more open and inclusive AI development. Kimi K3 is tied to Moonshot, the company behind the Kimi brand of AI products. Recent reports from outlets including CGTN and…
A mass shooting in a crowded downtown district of Tucson, Arizona, left 10 people wounded, authorities said, after a gunman opened fire in an area with a heavy public presence. The shooting happened in downtown Tucson, where people were gathered in a busy district. Ten victims were reported injured. Police and emergency responders rushed to…
U.S. airstrikes on Iran have expanded in scope as American troops have been killed and Tehran has retaliated against Gulf states, signaling a widening and more volatile phase of the conflict. The developments were reported in multiple U.S. news accounts describing an intensifying U.S. bombing campaign, fatalities among American forces, and Iranian actions aimed at…
Troy Jackson has emerged as the leading contender to become Maine Democrats’ U.S. Senate nominee, gaining momentum to replace Platner as the party’s candidate. Jackson’s rise in the contest comes as the field has narrowed. Maine Morning Star reported that Shenna Bellows has dropped out of the race, a move that coincided with Jackson taking…
Apple has reportedly begun recording and using AI to summarize conversations between customers and staff at the Genius Bar, according to published reports. The reporting, including accounts from Gizmodo and 9to5Mac, describes an Apple system that can capture what is said during in-store support appointments and generate an AI-written summary of the session. The feature…
Spain won the 2026 World Cup on Sunday, defeating Argentina to claim the program’s second men’s title. The championship match was played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where Spain and Argentina met in the tournament final. Spain beat Argentina 1-0, with the result coming after extra time, according to reports from ESPN and BNO News….