AI putting child abuse on steroids, says Cooper as new laws announced

Omeda Studios launches update for Predecessor MOBA as players surpass 2 million

Omeda Studios has announced its player count has crossed two million as it launches a new 1.4 update for the MOBA Predecessor.

VentureBeat - 4d

Man Utd plan to build 'iconic' £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium

Manchester United announce plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK - an "iconic" new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford.

BBC News - 1d

How Yelp reviewed competing LLMs for correctness, relevance and tone to develop its user-friendly AI assistant

Yelp found that when it first launched a GPT-4o-powered AI chatbot, usage rates dropped. But training it to sound like a human changed that.

VentureBeat - 4d

OpenAI to pay CoreWeave $11.9 billion over five years for AI data centers, services

Ahead of CoreWeave's upcoming IPO, the provider of data centers for AI has signed a five-year deal with OpenAI worth almost $12 billion.

CNBC - 1d

Fentanyl exposure among U.S. children spiked over the past decade: Study

The majority of fentanyl exposure cases among teens was characterized as intentional misuse or abuse, according to the study published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

CBS News - 3d

Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets

'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Trump cancels $400 million in federal funds to Columbia University

The Trump administration announced Friday that it is canceling $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University, saying the school is not doing enough to protect its Jewish students against ...

NBC News - 4d

Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in

U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...

NBC News - 2h

Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in

U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...

NBC News - 2h

Rising mental ill health behind higher welfare bill, report says

Rising levels of mental ill health are causing the UK welfare bill to balloon, new research suggests.

BBC News - 2h

Want to Keep Your Mind Sharp? Neurology Research Says Cutting Out This Food Can Improve Your Brain Function (and Make You Live Longer)

Not good news for meat lovers, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Inc. - 5d

In AI Agent Battle, Meta Seeks Total Dominance as OpenAI Plans to Charge $20K for Some Models

If your company isn’t already using AI, the arrival of “agent” tools may change your mind. Meta wants this to happen, and OpenAI is planning on hefty prices for some advanced systems.

Inc. - 4d

Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – Middle East crisis live

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad. Syria ’s defence ministry has announced it has completed military operations to fight remnants of ...

The Guardian - 2d

PS5 Pro's PSSR Will Get An Upgrade In 2026

Last week AMD launched FSR 4 alongside its first RDNA 4-equipped desktop GPUs. It's a drastic improvement over previous versions of the tech suite, introducing AI-powered upscaling that is only ...

GameSpot - 1d

Colombia's defense minister vows to recover 29 kidnapped law enforcement officers

Yahoo News - 3d

‘Nothing like this in American history’: the crisis of Trump’s assault on the rule of law

Even if the supreme court were to resist the president’s onslaught, it has little means to enforce its decisions. When the chief justice of the US supreme court , John Roberts, delivered his ...

The Guardian - 3d

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy

Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.

The New York Times - 1d

European Commission raids drinks groups over possible competition law breaches

Officials said that suspected breaches in the ‘non-alcoholic drinks sector’ could still be ongoing

Financial Times - 1d

DOGE likely subject to open records law, judge rules

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is likely covered under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), a federal judge ruled late Monday, rejecting the Trump administration’s position that ...

The Hill - 1d

U.S. Said to Tell Canada That It Will Enforce a Visitor Registration Law

The United States had not been enforcing the rule for Canadians who entered via land borders. That is changing amid an escalating fight between the North American neighbors.

The New York Times - 19h

Trump’s Big Law crackdown sends chill through legal industry

Executive orders encompass firms’ diversity policies as well targeting those who acted for his opponents

Financial Times - 3h

L.A. Prosecutor Says He Opposes Releasing the Menendez Brothers

Erik and Lyle Menendez still have paths to freedom. But the new district attorney is trying to roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease their punishment for killing their parents.

The New York Times - 1d

Justice Department office that prosecutes public corruption slashed in size, sources say

The Trump administration is slashing the size of the Justice Department's unit that oversees prosecutions of public officials accused of corruption, three sources told NBC News.

NBC News - 14h

KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin

Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.

Los Angeles Times - 6d

Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy

Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...

CBS News - 1d

On the Paris runway, Kenzo’s punk revival puts a British spin on streetwear

At Paris Fashion Week, Kenzo’s latest evolution trades its signature jungle prints for something sharper: punk-infused tailoring, underground energy, and a touch of British irreverence

ABC News - 4d

Nokia Put a 4G Cellular Network on the Moon but Couldn’t Make a Phone Call

Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communications System was supposed to be the first 4G network deployed on the moon and a test for future crewed missions. Things didn’t go to plan.

Wired - 4d

House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk

Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.

NBC News - 14h

House funding vote puts Senate Democrats in a bind: From the Politics Desk

Senate Democrats are in a politically precarious position after the House passed a stopgap bill to avoid a government shutdown.

NBC News - 14h

Elon Musk Seeks to Put $100 Million Into Trump Political Operation

Elon Musk has signaled he wants to make some donations not just to his own super PAC, which is called America PAC and has spent heavily on President Trump in the past, but to an outside entity.

The New York Times - 13h

Fighting for the return of Nazi-looted art

New guidelines agreed to last year by 21 nations (including the U.S.), and a recent French law, may make it easier for Jewish families to claim ownership of artworks that they believe were sold ...

CBS News - 2d

At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks

RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...

The Guardian - 22h

House's short-term spending bill heads to Senate, passage needed by Friday to avoid shutdown

The GOP stopgap funding bill passed Monday night in the House will now go to the Senate where Republicans will need Democratic support to pass it into law and avert a government shutdown. CBS News ...

CBS News - 1h