Looks like Meta isn’t done poaching talent from OpenAI.

Facebook has been showing some users a pop-up message asking them if they want to allow the social network to create collages, recaps and AI restylings using photos they've yet to upload from their camera roll. According to TechCrunch, Facebook has been showing users the message when they upload a n…

A new Transformers Cinematic Universe may be taking shape, and it might see the return of Michael Bay to the franchise.

The Matty Healy-led outfit topped the Pyramid Stage for the first time on Friday (June 27).

United Nations report says global cocaine trade thriving, with 25 million users around the world in 2023.

The vacant lightweight title is up for grabs tonight when UFC veteran Charles Oliveira faces the undefeated Ilia Topuria

“Drop”— a mystery thriller starring Netflix’s "Sirens" star Meghann Fahy and "1923’s" Brendan Sklenar — is coming soon to streaming on Peacock. Find out when you can watch the film on the streaming service.

More than 100,000 people marched from Budapest City hall and wound through the city center before crossing the capital's Erzsébet Bridge over the Danube River.

With the support of the city’s liberal mayor, organizers of Budapest Pride took to the streets in defiance of Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban’s effort to ban the event.

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These smartphone apps are meant to be secure — they're dangerous.

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Inside the AI snake pit: The battle for AI supremacy is a brutal, high-stakes clash of towering egos, shocking betrayals, and world-changing ambitions.

Even old draft stalwart Guinness is getting in on the craze bubbling up all over TikTok.

Essex Police were called to Chalkwell Park in Southend just before 3pm.

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The people have decided that even full communism would be better than Andrew Cuomo.

A settlement has been reached in the civil lawsuit alleging negligence in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie "Rust".

Even old draft stalwart Guinness is getting in on the craze bubbling up all over TikTok.

Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?

President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs in April stirred fears that the era of US exceptionalism was over, and European and Asian money managers would cut back on buying US corporate debt. So far, it’s not happening, and foreign investors are buying more American debt than they have in months.

Flash floods and roof collapses over past 36 hours have claimed 19 lives, increasing total toll to 32, authorities say.

China dominates the world‘s production and processing of rare earth elements. A sudden export restriction sent the auto industry into panic.

House Republican Don Bacon of Nebraska is expected to announce that he will not run for reelection.

The economic bad vibes are hitting home.

The entire attempt was misguided from the start.

“He’s so manipulative.”

The fresh wave of attacks targeting airlines comes soon after the hackers hit the U.K. retail sector and the insurance industry.

Across U.S. distribution networks, inside retail and manufacturing warehouses, there's a widespread move to adjust prices higher due to tariffs.

Israel's prime minister may be contemplating an early election, but he still faces corruption charges.

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Hungary's capital, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

Anker has issued its second recall this month for several power bank models sold around the world, as MacRumors has reported. If you'll recall, its previous recall that launched earlier this month focused on the Anker PowerCore 10000 power bank model A1263, which were sold between June 1, 2016 and D…

Keep your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods topped up with these WIRED-tested docking systems.

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the Emmy-winning program, hosted by Jane Pauley.

Whether the record-setting stock rally is built to last may come down to one of the market’s most longstanding questions: How broad is the rally?

The mercury-based preservative was removed from most vaccines in 2001. Should it still be a concern today?

Trump's answer appeared to correspond to the date when his self-described reciprocal tariffs on many nations are set to return to their initial, higher levels.

Even America’s richest farmlands can’t outrun climate collapse. That’s everyone’s problem.

All of us hold metaphysical beliefs, whether we realise it or not. Learning to question them is spurring progress on some of the hardest questions in physics

While getting a haircut is typically a relaxing weekend activity, it can be an anxiety-inducing experience for those who struggle with sensory issues. One Texas salon is working to make haircuts a positive experience for all.

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Does Trump’s personal relationship with world leaders have any bearing on his policies towards their countries?

It's that time of year again when Amazon is hosting deals on everything from wireless earbuds to air fryers. Starting July 8, Prime Day will run for four days with deep price cuts on smart home gadgets, including the Roomba Robot Vacuum and Mop Combo from iRobot that drops down to an all-time low of…

Researchers at Anthropic and AI safety company Andon Labs gave an instance of Claude Sonnet 3.7 an office vending machine to run. And hilarity ensued.

Spain, Italy and France are among the countries issuing warnings to protect health and stop wildfires.

There is mounting evidence that even surprisingly simple animals, like invertebrates, have a level of consciousness - but not in the way you might think

If the global refugee population were just 100 people, 33 would be children, each in need of protection.

The DHS said Secretary Kristi Noem ended the temporary protected status designation for Haitians because letting them stay was against the “national interest.”

Trump says Canada's new tax will cost US companies billions; he will announce new tariffs on Canada within days.

The defense in Sean "Diddy" Combs' case finished closing arguments on Friday, setting the stage for the jury to begin deliberations next week in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Plus, Karol G's documentary gets screening at a women's prison in Colombia.

Why corporations are canceling AI Agent or Agentic AI based projects. Are AI Agents Hype or Real?

It's quite unsettling to discover something so central to our cultural rituals—the "slop" in the Aussie mantra of "Slip! Slop! Slap!"—can no longer be trusted.

When astronauts make the long journey to Mars in the not-so-distant future, communication with mission control will be impossible for days to weeks at a time. Enter Daphne-AT: a virtual assistant (VA) designed to help astronauts safely and efficiently solve problems that arise on their spacecraft.

The vacant lightweight title is up for grabs tonight when UFC veteran Charles Oliveira faces the undefeated Ilia Topuria

The brutal beating in 2020 of Michel Zecler, a well-known music producer, sent shock waves through France.

A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has killed at least eight soldiers and injured 25 people including civilians

Tens of thousands have gathered for the LGBTQ march in Budapest, despite a police ban and warning from PM Viktor Orban.

Stanford University leaders announced this week that the university would be laying off employees and cutting $140 million from it budget for the upcoming year.

The rising US government debt load is not a good reason to avoid stocks, or, in our case, the 8%+ yielding closed-end funds (CEFs) that hold our favorite stocks.

The Battle of Gettysburg raged from July 1 through July 3 in 1863, and was the turning point of the American Civil War. CBS Saturday Morning takes a tour of the famous battlefield.

A lack of skilled labor in the U.S. could force companies to invest more heavily in automation.

The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration.

For the first time in over a century, children will soon be born in the United States without the benefit of birthright citizenship.

With the support of the city’s liberal mayor, organizers of Budapest Pride took to the streets in defiance of Hungarian Prime Minster Viktor Orban’s effort to ban the event.

The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.

The US Supreme Court has upheld a Texas law that could have broad implications for online free speech. The court ruled 6-3 in affirming Texas law HB 1181, which requires websites that host adult content to implement age verification.
The nonprofit Free Speech Coalition petitioned the top court in Ap…

Across U.S. distribution networks, inside retail and manufacturing warehouses, there's a widespread move to adjust prices higher due to tariffs.

Researchers at Anthropic and AI safety company Andon Labs gave an instance of Claude Sonnet 3.7 an office vending machine to run. And hilarity ensued.

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After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.

That outburst of exasperation at the White House felt very human. Perhaps other politicians should cautiously take noteGary Nunn is a freelance journalist and authorI did not get out of bed this morning expecting to praise the public use of an expletive, but such is 2025. If any president was going …

This summer could bring the lowest gas prices in years, with the national average falling below $3 a gallon as early as September, says one expert.

A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan has killed at least eight soldiers and injured 25 people including civilians

Congress is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to send the tax and spending bill to the president.

Bitcoin and crypto are braced for a "huge" BlackRock crypto market bombshell that has suddenly appeared on the "horizon"...

The Amazon founder tied the knot while locals protested, critics raged, and the canals nearly filled with inflatable crocodiles.

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Investigators have begun analyzing data extracted from the black boxes of the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing at least 270 people, India's Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday.

Americans are having fewer babies. These large families share how they’re making it work in this economy: Up at 4:45 a.m., driving a 12-passenger van, and no big vacations.

“He’s so manipulative.”

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The University of Toronto has attracted several U.S. professors amid turmoil between American higher-education institutions and the Trump administration.

Trump battles the media on just how much damage US bombs did to Iran’s main nuclear facility.

The US president said he had also shelved plans to lift sanctions after Iran’s leader said his country had “slapped America in the face” by attacking its military base in Qatar.

A Russian drone strike on Odesa kills a married couple and injures 17 other people, Ukraine says

'Demon Slayer' is winding down starting with a movie trilogy based on its penultimate 'Infinity Castle' arc.

Health leaders say financial penalties are not the answer, warning NHS faces existential threat unless it reconnects with publicMoney for hospitals could be linked to patient ratings, it has been reported, as one of the health bosses tasked with implementing the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS…

Dozens of billionaires attacked Mamdani for his policies on rent freezes and city-owned grocery stores.

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

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All 22 banks tested would have remained solvent, the Fed said, despite absorbing roughly $550 billion in theoretical losses.

The court’s conservatives sided with Trump on broad legal questions and an unprecedented barrage of emergency requests to let his policies take effect.

Now in its sixth month, President Trump's administration has become the antithesis of progress, many LGBTQ Americans say.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa canceled an international trip at the last minute to deal with a potential crisis within his coalition government.

It was the latest instance of armed Israeli settlers carrying out violent raids against Palestinian villages in the West Bank, often with impunity.

Amazon's Vice President of Worldwide Grocery and Whole Foods CEO, Jason Buechel, said the company takes too long to make decisions.