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News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight

The New York Times, the Daily News and other media outlets are asking a federal judge to impose sanctions on OpenAI, escalating a legal fight over artificial intelligence and copyright that could shape the future of a struggling news industry

News outlets urge a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight
Health|Science

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Technology

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035

Micron Technology said on Thursday it plans to invest more than $250 billion in the U.S. through 2035, driven by surging demand for memory chips in the AI era and President Donald

Micron boosts U.S. investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035
Crime|Science|Technology|World

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says

Multiple Pakistani law enforcement agencies were targeted in separate hacking campaigns linked to groups associated with China and India, researchers at cybersecurity

China, India-linked hacking groups targeted Pakistani law enforcement, report says
Business|Science|Technology|World

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers

Meta Platforms on Thursday released long-awaited developer access to its Muse Spark AI alongside an upgraded version, pitting it directly

Meta debuts Muse Spark 1.1 model with preview open to developers
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay
Science|Technology|World

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents

The United Nation’s agency for digital technologies on Thursday announced a new initiative to improve the trust of artificial intelligence agents, as

UN digital tech agency launches initiative to improve trust in AI agents
Health|Science|Technology

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
Health|Science|Technology

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough

Trump surprises Zelensky with public promise on Patriots – but the missiles may not come soon enough
Education|Opinion|Political|Science

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality

Jackson’s concurrence traces the 14th Amendment to work done by people ‘beyond Congress’ and Black Americans who ‘helped galvanize the push for full equality.’

Justice Jackson’s birthright citizenship opinion includes Black Americans in the story of the nation’s search for equality
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
Science|Technology

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway

Colorado watered down its AI legislation but may still face litigation from the Department of Justice.

Why Colorado replaced its AI discrimination law with a transparency requirement that the feds might challenge anyway
Environment|Political|Science|World

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog

Member states handed back Syria's voting rights at the global chemical weapons watchdog on Thursday, following what they described as "a significant change in

Syria regains its voting rights at chemical weapons watchdog
Environment|Health|Science|US

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|World

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe

An impenetrable steel ‘Black Box’ will record ‘every step’ humanity takes toward catastrophe
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan

The defence minister of the Philippines on Thursday rejected as "baseless" and "ludicrous" assertions by Chinese scholars that its northernmost island-chain province belongs

Philippines rejects Chinese scholars' claim over its island province near Taiwan
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI

Asian investors struck a cautious tone on artificial intelligence as they increasingly wager on businesses that can withstand the AI-led disruption and look for firms

Asian investors eye firms benefiting from but resilient to AI
Economy|Environment|Science|World

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years

Fishermen sheltered in harbours, residents queued for sandbags and farmers raced to bring in crops on

China, Taiwan brace for Typhoon Bavi, possibly the most powerful storm in years
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate

Australia has agreed to sell uranium to India for peaceful purposes

Australia agrees to sell uranium to India, ending a long stalemate
Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet

President Donald Trump has flown partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of making the full trip aboard the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted jet he arrived in

Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,811, according to figures released by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Wednesday.

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,811 as government seeks frozen funds
Business|Science|Technology

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic tasks

SpaceXAI on Wednesday launched the Grok 4.5 AI model, calling it the company's most intelligent offering to date designed for coding and agentic tasks.

SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.5 model for coding, agentic tasks
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada

Tech giant Meta announced Wednesday it will build a massive data center in central Alberta, the company's first in Canada, as it rapidly builds out

Meta to build C$13 billion Alberta data center, its first in Canada
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US

Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than 13 billion Canadian dollars ($9.1 billion) to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States

Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Political|Science|Technology|World

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test

China only gave the United States a few hours notice ahead of a ballistic missile test launch on July 6 and provided insufficient detail, a State

US criticizes China for short notice ahead of missile test
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'

Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Education|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight

The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year are back in Florida, reunited with their capsule and launch team

Artemis II astronauts reunite with their moonship 3 months after record-breaking flight
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously

OpenAI on Wednesday launched GPT-Live, a new family of voice models capable of listening and speaking simultaneously in real time.

OpenAI launches GPT-Live voice models that listen and speak simultaneously
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"

Ninety percent of Tulsans will be able to order deliveries by autonomous drone within the next year, operator Manna said on Wednesday after beginning a push into the

Ireland's Manna begins push into U.S. drone delivery "battleground"
Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools

What do cacti spines and wasp stingers have in common? What about snail genitalia and shark teeth?

Cacti spines, snake fangs, snail love darts – oh my! How function drives the evolution of nature’s puncture tools
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them

Another ‘Super El Niño’ is brewing. Scientists are looking at a controversial solution to squash them
Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany

Researchers search for lost Revolutionary War burial ground in New Albany
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Major AI offerings at a glance

OpenAI will launch GPT-5.6, its most advanced AI model, on Thursday after a delay prompted by U.S. government concerns over the potential national security risks posed by

Major AI offerings at a glance
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing
Business|Science|Technology|World

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports

China is planning to allow the country's top AI companies to buy a limited number of Nvidia's H200 chips, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people with direct

China plans to let top AI firms buy limited Nvidia H200 chips, the Information reports
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat
Business|Science|Technology|World

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code

A cybersecurity platform operated by China's industry ministry warned on Wednesday that it had identified a serious security "backdoor" risk in Anthropic's AI coding tool,

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers

Rather than chasing dollars, gig workers are micro-entrepreneurs who perform a strict ‘mental audit’ of every single task to see if it’s worth their time.

Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention

By interfering with how communities collect data and how researchers access it, the CDC risks undermining the hard-won trust needed for effective public health.

From maternal health to influenza rates, gaps in CDC’s public health data are creating dangerous blind spots for disease tracking and prevention
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|World

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn

The floodwaters that ravaged southern China this week look set to expand to other provinces with the imminent arrival of

Catastrophic storms to test China's resilience in 2026, scientists warn
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing

Apple plans to spend more than $30 billion under a multi-year chip supply deal with Broadcom, bolstering its U.S. sourcing as President Donald

Apple to spend $30 billion on Broadcom chips as it boosts US sourcing
Business|Economy|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin is looking to tap outside investors for the first time, aiming to raise $10 billion in a funding round that would value the rocket maker at $130 billion

Bezos' Blue Origin seeks first outside funding at $130 billion valuation, NYT DealBook reports
Economy|Environment|Science|World

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says

Climate change could significantly weaken Italy's long-term economic growth and make its already heavy public debt burden harder to sustain, with output

Climate change threatens to dent Italy's long-term economic growth and  worsen debt risks, study says