Meta Platforms rejected accusations by US states that it intentionally sought to addict children to its Facebook and Instagram platforms in pursuit of profit, as a trial that could reshape some of the most popular apps on the planet began Tuesday. A bipartisan group from 29 U.S. states is suing Meta, potentially seeking tens or … Read more
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has no planned talks with Iran but insisted the Strait of Hormuz remains “open and operational” despite limited traffic and an attack on a ship leaving the waterway. Earlier this week, Trump also threatened to bomb Oman as the country sought a deal with Iran to manage shipping … Read more
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – 01/24/2025: A 24-hour Yonhap news broadcast at Seoul train station showing a news broadcast with archive footage of US President Donald Trump (L) with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R). Kim Jae-Hwan | soup images | Light rocket | Getty Images South Korea’s military said Wednesday it would cut an … Read more
Dow Jones futures were little changed overnight, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. Earnings targets loom, kicking off earnings for discounters. The stock market retreated on Tuesday, erasing recent gains. AI chips and hardware dominated Tuesday’s losers, with many falling below key levels just after recovering them. These include Sandisk (SNDK), Micron Technology (MU), … Read more
Since 2019, Apple has released a more affordable standard iPhone and a higher-end “Pro” variant, giving customers several flagship iPhones to choose from. Apple is deviating from its standard release schedule this year and splitting the release of the iPhone 18. We won’t get all iPhone 18 models in fall 2026, because Apple will keep … Read more
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A NASA spacecraft in orbit around the Moon captured dramatic images of the impact crater left when a SpaceX rocket crashed into the lunar surface this month. The defunct upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket crashed uncontrollably into the Moon on August 5 at an estimated speed of 5,400 mph. The roughly 10,800-pound booster … Read more
Officials warn that they are continuing to identify new chains of transmission that need to be broken to stop the spread.Published On 18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned, saying that the number of cases … Read more
Human-caused climate change was the main driver of recent record sea temperatures across Europe, scientists said Wednesday, warning of serious consequences for marine ecosystems and coastal communities. Europe’s seas have not escaped the extreme heat that many countries have endured this summer. Last month, the average temperature in the Mediterranean was 27 degrees Celsius (81 … Read more
Washington – A former senior adviser to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has pleaded guilty to a charge stemming from a scheme to conceal federal records during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under a deal reached with federal prosecutors in Maryland, David Morens, 78, agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to … Read more