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Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over what it characterizes as an imminent threat to al-Aqsa mosque and Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, citing Israeli incursions at the contested religious site.
DA says a teen who recorded San Diego mosque shooting livestream has been charged with murder
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl has been charged with murder for recording and distributing a livestream of a shooting that killed three people at a San Diego mosque in May.
Lego posts record first-half revenue, CEO touts strong sales at high-end and value pricing
Lego reported record first-half revenue of 41.9 billion Danish kroner, with a 21% year-over-year increase driven by new product launches and partnerships.
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock falls 30% as retailer misses expectations, cites ‘challenging’ footwear market
Dick’s Sporting Goods stock tumbled 30% after reporting quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street expectations and lowering its Foot Locker outlook due to a challenging footwear market.
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Vulnerability giving attackers full control of Macs is under active exploitation
A macOS vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain full control of Macs is under active exploitation, with attackers installing cryptocurrency miners on compromised systems, according to Dutch cybersecurity officials.
Waymo doubles spending on lobbying in robotaxi battle with Uber
Waymo has more than doubled its federal lobbying spending to over $1 million quarterly as it competes with Uber over robotaxi regulation and deployment strategies.
AI chatbot helps teach online-only psychology classes at Macquarie University
Macquarie University has incorporated an AI chatbot called Virtual Peer into mandatory online psychology classes, supplementing core learning materials while reducing human interaction compared to previous semesters.
Freelancers are getting buried with ‘soulless’ AI slop cleanup: ‘It’s a shame we need to do it’
Freelance designers, writers, and editors are increasingly hired to fix low-quality AI-generated content, with cleanup work now comprising the majority of some creatives’ income as traditional project opportunities decline.
Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users after Trump order
Apple has renamed Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ for US users of its Maps app following a Trump executive order, while the lake’s name remains unchanged for users outside the country.
Audacity 4 is a complete revamp of the ‘world’s most popular’ audio editor
Audacity 4, a major overhaul of the popular open-source audio editor, introduces non-destructive editing, improved clip management, and a modernized interface design.
‘We’re plausibly close to crossing the line’: are warnings of uncontrollable AI coming true?
OpenAI claims its newest AI model has reached artificial general intelligence while safety experts warn of escalating risks from increasingly powerful and unpredictable systems.
How landscape gardening is being electrified
Cities across the US are banning petrol landscaping equipment and encouraging electric alternatives due to noise pollution, emissions, and health concerns affecting both residents and workers.
Why some US restaurants are banning tips
Some US restaurants are eliminating tipping and raising menu prices instead, allowing them to pay service and kitchen staff higher hourly wages and reduce pay inequity based on customer bias.
OneRail launches AI platform with Nvidia for retailers to make faster delivery decisions
Logistics company OneRail launched OmniStar, an AI platform built with Nvidia technology, enabling retailers to optimize delivery decisions at scale and compete more effectively with major e-commerce players.
Toyota’s hybrid RAV4 is in demand as dealers wait for more supply
Toyota’s hybrid RAV4 faces strong demand with limited inventory, leaving dealers with only days of supply despite the vehicle’s popularity as the third best-selling model in the country.
American Airlines continues premium push with redesigned Boeing planes
American Airlines launched its first retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER with 144 premium seats, including 70 lie-flat Flagship Suite seats, as part of its push to compete with rivals in premium travel.