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Lawyer says prosecutors haven’t offered details of teen’s alleged ties to San Diego mosque shooters
A North Carolina teenager charged with aiding two attackers in a San Diego mosque shooting faces murder charges, but her attorney says prosecutors haven’t provided sufficient details about alleged communications and planning.
How megapastor Adam Hamilton could break the GOP’s hold on Kansas
Rev. Adam Hamilton, a prominent Methodist megachurch pastor in Kansas, is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in a traditionally Republican state, and his candidacy has become unexpectedly competitive in recent polling.
Snowflake spikes 22% on healthy results and AI coding momentum
Snowflake shares surged 22% in extended trading after reporting better-than-expected results and highlighting momentum in its AI coding agent business.
Oracle posts 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand as debts hits $125 billion
Oracle reported 30% revenue growth in its latest quarter, beating estimates, with cloud revenue rising 62% driven by strong AI infrastructure demand. The stock initially rallied but closed nearly 2% lower amid concerns about the company’s $125 billion debt load.
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New UK agency to fight ‘information warfare’ from likes of Russia, Burnham tells UN
The UK will establish a National Centre for Information Defence to detect and counter disinformation and deepfakes from hostile states like Russia, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced at the UN.
Pornhub age checks investigated by Ofcom
UK regulator Ofcom has launched an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over whether its new age verification system effectively prevents children from accessing adult content.
Microsoft refreshes its smaller Surface Pro and Laptop with Qualcomm’s X2 Plus
Microsoft is refreshing its smaller Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus chips, offering improved battery life and performance at higher price points starting in October.
FBI investigates claim by hackers they stole data on all agency staff
The FBI is investigating claims that cybercriminals stole sensitive data on approximately 38,000 agency personnel, including agents’ names, badge numbers, and personal details.
US rejects pleas from OpenAI, Anthropic for global AI standards
AI company leaders called for international safety standards at the UN, but the Trump administration rejected new global AI governance, prioritizing competitive advantage over regulation.
Meta debuts no-camera smart glasses and virtual reality spectacles
Meta unveiled new smart glasses including a camera-free audio model and advanced VR spectacles designed to address privacy concerns while expanding wearable capabilities.
Meta is making a standalone Muse AI gadget
Meta unveiled the Muse Charm, a standalone hardware device for its Muse AI agent, featuring a screen, fingerprint sensor, and microphones. The company plans to ship the device in December but has only built a few prototypes so far.
Gemini 4 is almost ready, says new Google DeepMind chief
Google DeepMind’s new chief says Gemini 4 is in refinement and targets a launch much earlier than year-end, as the company attempts to close the gap with rival AI developers.
Nick Clegg plays down fears ‘godlike’ AI could exterminate humanity
Nick Clegg dismisses concerns about AI developing godlike power to exterminate humanity, saying tech leaders should focus on concrete threats like cybersecurity instead of “apocalyptic” scenarios.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June last year, killing 249 of 259 people aboard. The crash investigation has sparked intense controversy over whether pilot error or technical failure caused the disaster.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Budget airline pioneer Bill Franke says Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats and premium amenities next year, marking a shift from the ultra-low-cost model that defined his career.
‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
American companies face a three-pronged economic squeeze from tariffs, surging fuel costs, and rising interest rates, forcing businesses to raise prices, hoard inventory, and in some cases, halt operations or file for bankruptcy.