Facebook owner Meta says an issue during an evaluation by an independent testing company allowed one of its artificial intelligence (AI) models to connect to the internet and hack another organisation’s system.The announcement follows recent incidents across the AI industry, including breaches by OpenAI and Anthropic models, that have raised cyber-security concerns.A Meta spokesperson told … Read more
Caswell County mass shooting in Prospect Hill kills 3 adults from same family, sheriff saysCASWELL COUNTY, N.C. —Latest from Caswell County: Three people were killed, and another was hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning in Caswell County, according to the Caswell County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded just before 8 a.m. to 352 Brooks Road in the … Read more
Jason Arday, the University of Cambridge professor at the center of a deepening controversy around his academic qualifications, resigned on Wednesday from the same institution that in 2023 celebrated him as the youngest Black professor in its history.“I no longer wish to feel as though I am living under a constant spotlight, where every aspect … Read more
Meta said on Wednesday that one of its AI models hacked another company during cybersecurity testing, after an error by its testing partner gave the model unintended internet access.The incident adds to a growing list of cases in which AI agents from major developers breached systems at other companies during testing, after Anthropic said last … Read more
Die of the Amazon Fire Stick HD (2026) PMIC IC. (Credit: electronupdate, YouTube) After the release of Google’s Chromecast so-called ‘streaming sticks’ have remained a popular form factor, even though such technology is these days part of ‘smart’ TVs. Being curious as to what kind of hardware they put into these sticks or dongles these … Read more
Aaron Donald did not intend to create more comeback speculation, but the defensive tackle did just that. Donald worked out at the Rams’ team facility with Rams equipment, requiring the team to report his visit as a “tryout” on the NFL’s personnel notice Wednesday. “Did it come across as a tryout?” Rams coach Sean McVay … Read more
A group of Stanford researchers recently discovered an explosive cell in flatworms that appears to sacrifice itself in order to kill other cells, possibly paving the way for a new method of medical treatment, a June 2026 article from the university says. According to a Stanford study, the flatworm Schmidtea mediterranea contains “ruptoblasts,” cells that undergo … Read more
Candida auris is a yeast that is resistant to antifungal drugs and can cause several illness. BSIP/Universal Images Group via GettyAn often drug resistant and sometimes deadly fungal infection has been found in 23 states this year, and Texas leads the way with more than 700 cases, according to federal health officials. Candida auris can be spread … Read more
Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) sails behind the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), June 27, 2026. Frank E. Petersen Jr. is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.Courtesy: U.S. NavyIran said the U.S. was … Read more
‘I’m so sorry’: Man arrested for causing Gann Fire says he did not intentionally start wildfireA man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames.In a one-on-one interview with KCRA 3, Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, of Valley Springs, said it was … Read more