Apple complains Meta requests risk privacy amid EU effort to widen iPhone tech access

New photos of a person of interest in CEO murder as manhunt widens

Two new images of man sought in CEO killing in New York City. The manhunt for the killer is now expanding. NBC News’ Tom Winter has the latest on the investigation.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Biden's lame-duck Ukraine request faces slim chances in Congress

Lawmakers see a slim chance of passing President Biden’s request for $24 billion in funding related to Ukraine, as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for any new funding to be pushed ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

The U.S. Couple Donating to Notre-Dame Restoration Efforts

A couple from North Carolina are part of the second-largest group of donors to the huge fund-raising effort to restore the famous cathedral: Americans.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Ukraine’s Aggressive Draft Efforts Are Facing a Backlash

After being left for dead by Russian soldiers, Mykola Kulichenko doesn’t think he should be forced to serve. His experience highlights the vagaries of Ukraine’s aggressive mobilization.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save It

When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

Raygun-inspired musical cancelled in Sydney after breakdancer Rachael Gunn complained

Raygun: The Musical creator Steph Broadbridge told her Instagram followers lawyers had concerns it would damage the controversial breaker’s reputation. Get our breaking news email , free app ...

The Guardian - Dec. 8

What's next for Meta's metaverse

It's been three years since Facebook changed its name to Meta and went all in on the metaverse, and a decade since it purchased Oculus. What happened?

CNBC - Dec. 7

Search widens for suspected gunman in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The manhunt to locate who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is widening after police say the person of interest in the shooting may have left New York City. Meanwhile, officers found what ...

CBS News - Dec. 7

India Could Be Apple and Samsung’s Solution to the Future of Phones

A quarter of all iPhones could be made outside China by 2025, most likely in India—a rapidly growing market with hundreds of millions of potential customers. And the race is on, as Samsung and ...

Wired - Dec. 7

Why Is Meta Platforms Inc. (META) Among the Best Tech Stocks for Long Term Investment?

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Tech Stocks For Long Term Investment. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) stands against the other ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

Why Is Apple Inc. (AAPL) Among the Best Tech Stocks for Long Term Investment?

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Best Tech Stocks For Long Term Investment. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) stands against the other tech stocks. ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing investigation widens to outside New York City

The manhunt is widening for the gunman in the killing of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson. More than 48 hours after that brazen shooting in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, police now believe ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

What to know about abortion access in Missouri

Planned Parenthood wanted to resume offering abortions in several Missouri clinics on Friday, immediately after the state's new constitutional amendment rolling back a near total ban took effect

ABC News - Dec. 6

The Inside Story of Apple Intelligence

Apple’s leaders claim the company wasn’t late to generative AI, but instead following what has become its familiar playbook: try to be the best, not the first.

Wired - Dec. 6

Woman was denied request of abuse history, inquest told

A coroner rules ITV journalist Teresa McMahon took her own life weeks after reporting domestic abuse.

BBC News - Dec. 6

BBC pauses Tim Westwood report after Met request

The BBC's report is set to examine what it knew about allegations of unwanted sexual behaviour by the former BBC Radio 1 DJ.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Vance to tour Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina

Vice President-elect JD Vance is expected to travel Friday to Fairview, North Carolina, to survey Hurricane Helene recovery efforts.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Israeli court rejects Netanyahu's request to limit how often he'll testify

An Israeli court has rejected a request from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to limit the number of days each week that he’ll have to testify when he finally takes the the stand in his years-long ...

ABC News - Dec. 5

A Coach Complained About a Dangerous Intersection. Then He Was Killed There.

A high school football coach was fatally struck by a driver in the Bronx. He was one of three pedestrians killed in traffic over the weekend.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

9 Best MagSafe Power Banks for iPhones (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Keep your iPhone topped up with one of these WIRED-tested MagSafe portable chargers.

Wired - Dec. 5

Elon Musk-led effort to cut federal workforce risks stifling labour market

Plus, does Trump spell good news for bankers?

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer

On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out ...

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Trump requests dismissal of charges in Georgia election interference case

Lawyers argue that sitting president is ‘immune from indictment or any criminal process, state or federal’. Donald Trump’s attorney in Georgia has asked the state’s appellate court to dismiss ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

Senators ramp up pressure on House to pass online safety, privacy package in lame-duck session

A group of bipartisan senators pushed House Republican leadership on Wednesday to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) before the end of the year as it remains stalled in the lower ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Hegseth speaks out on Trump's requests, push for confirmation

Pete Hegseth is characterizing allegations around him as distractions as he attempts to gain the support of senators ahead of his confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense post. Politico's ...

CBS News - Dec. 4

Johnson rejects Biden request for $24 billion on new Ukraine aid

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday rejected a White House request to pass $24 billion in additional aid for Ukraine by the end of the year, saying any further assistance for Kyiv would be ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Trump’s top inauguration donors to be rewarded with dinners and access

Those who donate $1m or raise $2m will get invites to dinners with Donald and Melania Trump as well as JD Vance. Top donors to Donald Trump’s inauguration committee will be rewarded with dinners ...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI

MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.

Wired - Dec. 4

Georgians risk serious injury and jail in fresh pro-EU protests

More than 300 people have been arrested and police are accused of using unnecessary force on the streets.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in request to dismiss hush-money case

Lawyers file paperwork to formally request dismissal after judge in November put sentencing on hold indefinitely. Donald Trump ’s lawyers have filed paperwork pushing for dismissal of his ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Meta to scale back content moderation

Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Meta says harmless content taken down 'too often' Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, said ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Lawsuit Claims Apple Spies on Employees’ Personal Devices

A digital advertising specialist says the tech giant forces people to install software that lets the company track their personal information, while also preventing them from discussing their ...

Inc. - Dec. 3