Space

Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program

The Pentagon released its sixth batch of UAP files, containing 71 documents, videos, and audio recordings dating from 1952 to 2025. The release includes records from a former military program that studied advanced concepts such as warp drives, wormholes, antigravity, and invisibility, although the Pentagon said the studies were reference materials rather than proof that the technologies exist. One technical report examined injuries that researchers … Continue reading Pentagon releases more UFO files, including documents on secretive military program

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Technology

US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report

A U.S. military intelligence report incorrectly claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying components for a nuclear weapons program, prompting plans to intercept the vessel. Officials later discovered that the report had been generated with help from an AI chatbot, which had inaccurately identified the ship’s cargo. The incident reportedly came close to triggering a military operation that could have escalated … Continue reading US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report

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Business

Uber ordered to pay $40M after driver leaves intoxicated California woman on freeway

Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million in connection with the 2023 death of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker, who was struck and killed after being left along a Southern California freeway. An arbitrator rejected Uber’s argument that it was only a technology platform and could not be held responsible for the driver’s actions. The driver, Vu Tran, allegedly stopped at an unsafe location after a … Continue reading Uber ordered to pay $40M after driver leaves intoxicated California woman on freeway

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Politics

Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday directing experts to develop new recommendations for strengthening the state’s artificial intelligence safety and security laws. The recommendations, due within two months, could include independent third-party safety reviews and a potential “kill switch” for advanced AI systems in emergencies. The order builds on California laws enacted this month requiring independent assessments and audits of AI systems. … Continue reading Gov. Newsom issues executive order to rein in AI ‘before it’s too late’

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Politics

Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

French President Emmanuel Macron said he plans to call a G7 meeting focused on rising global energy prices and the possibility of releasing strategic oil reserves. The announcement followed a crisis meeting in Paris where intelligence officials briefed political leaders and presidential candidates about security threats linked to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron said France is seeking additional oil and gas … Continue reading Macron to call emergency G7 meeting as energy prices spike 

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U.S. News

Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with wife’s murder in Ohio

Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio, accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, and staging the scene to make it appear that an intruder was responsible. Flynn called 911 in February and reported that someone had broken into his home and shot his wife, but police found no intruder when they arrived. Authorities questioned Flynn’s account and arrested him three days … Continue reading Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with wife’s murder in Ohio

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U.S. News

A Third Of Americans Still Can’t Name The 3 Branches Of Government

A new Annenberg Constitution Day survey found that 35 percent of U.S. adults cannot name all three branches of government, a figure that has changed little in recent years. Only 65 percent correctly identified the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Freedom of speech was the only First Amendment right that a majority of respondents could name, but recognition fell from 79 percent to 73 percent … Continue reading A Third Of Americans Still Can’t Name The 3 Branches Of Government

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World News

U.S. to build a ‘large Military presence’ in Greenland

President Donald Trump announced a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland that would expand the U.S. military presence on the Arctic island. Trump described the agreement as giving the U.S. permanent control over Greenland’s security, while Denmark and Greenland said it preserves their sovereignty and right to self-determination. The agreement does not transfer Greenland to the United States and instead builds on the existing … Continue reading U.S. to build a ‘large Military presence’ in Greenland

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Top Secret F-35 Fighter Jet Technology Was Mistakenly Diverted to China

Congress is investigating reports that top-secret F-35 components being shipped from Australia to the United States were rerouted to Hong Kong. The Pentagon confirmed that some components, including an F-35 canopy containing stealth technology, went missing during the shipment. Officials are concerned that if the parts reached China, they could potentially be studied or reverse-engineered to reveal sensitive military technology. The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin … Continue reading Top Secret F-35 Fighter Jet Technology Was Mistakenly Diverted to China

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Space

Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment, says NASA

Scientists have discovered a newly formed crater on the Moon measuring about 728 feet wide and 141 feet deep, roughly the length of two football pitches. The crater was created by a powerful impact between April 11 and May 22, 2024, when a comet or asteroid fragment several stories tall struck the lunar surface. NASA scientist Robert Wagner spotted the unusual bright area while conducting … Continue reading Asteroid the size of six-storey building crashed into moon in ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ moment, says NASA

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Technology

Military lasers take down 11 cartel-linked drones in Texas border

The U.S. military has used high-energy laser weapons to shoot down 11 cartel-linked drones in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley since late August. The lasers, mounted on Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, are operated by the military, while Border Patrol separately uses signal-based jammers to disable drones. Border Patrol officials say cartels have increasingly sophisticated drones for surveillance and for remotely guiding migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border. … Continue reading Military lasers take down 11 cartel-linked drones in Texas border

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Business

Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high

The Bank of Japan raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, the highest level since 1995. The decision, approved by a 7-2 vote, marked a faster pace of rate increases as the BOJ seeks to keep inflation near its 2% target. The central bank cited the risk that inflation could rise above its target, while Japan continues to experience elevated prices … Continue reading Bank of Japan raises interest rates to 31-year high

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Politics

Trump says EU-Canada “hostile act” would draw more tariffs

President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs on the European Union after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed closer ties with Canada. Speaking in Charlotte, North Carolina, Trump said the level of any new tariffs would depend on what he described as the EU’s intentions. He warned that tariffs could become “very heavy” and potentially affect trade in certain areas. Trump also criticized the … Continue reading Trump says EU-Canada “hostile act” would draw more tariffs

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Carney and the EU shrug off Trump’s threats, looking to forge an “Alliance for the Future”

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney received a standing ovation from European lawmakers during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Carney expressed support for exploring Canada becoming the European Union’s first associate member, while emphasizing that the arrangement would not mean full EU membership. His comments come as relations between Canada and the United States have become strained over tariffs, trade disputes and President … Continue reading Carney and the EU shrug off Trump’s threats, looking to forge an “Alliance for the Future”

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Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson resigned after the center-left opposition narrowly won the parliamentary election, taking 176 seats to the governing bloc’s 173. Former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson, leader of the Social Democrats, is now expected to negotiate with other parties in her bloc to form a new government. However, disagreements between potential coalition partners, particularly the Center Party and Left Party, could make forming … Continue reading Left alliance wins Swedish election as PM Kristersson quits

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U.S. News

ICE agent arrested in shooting of immigrant in Minnesota

ICE agent Christian Castro, 52, has been arrested in Minneapolis over the January shooting of a Venezuelan man during Operation Metro Surge. Castro is accused of shooting Julio Sosa-Celis in the leg through the closed door of his home and later falsely reporting that Sosa-Celis and others had attacked him. He faces state charges including felony second-degree assault and falsely reporting a crime, as well … Continue reading ICE agent arrested in shooting of immigrant in Minnesota

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U.S. News

Man who sprayed Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months

Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to 14 months in prison for spraying Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January. Kazmierczak pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer and was also sentenced to three years of supervised release, including a requirement that he have no contact with Omar. Prosecutors presented evidence that he … Continue reading Man who sprayed Ilhan Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months

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LA woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter plunge

A California woman has been charged with two counts of murder after prosecutors said she drove under the influence, sped the wrong way down a road, ran a red light and crashed her SUV into a Los Angeles Metro bus, killing two passengers. The victims were identified as 46-year-old Daniel Castillo and 31-year-old Gage Weida, while Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, is being held on $4.1 … Continue reading LA woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter plunge

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World News

Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci

Thousands of people gathered across Kosovo to watch the verdict in the war crimes trial of former President Hashim Thaci and three former Kosovo Liberation Army leaders. The Kosovo Specialist Chambers in The Hague found Thaci, Kadri Veseli, Jakup Krasniqi and Rexhep Selimi guilty of war crimes against civilians and political opponents during the 1998–99 Kosovo War. The court dismissed the charges of crimes against … Continue reading Shock in Kosovo as Hague convicts former President Thaci

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Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings

Police in South Africa have found the body of a ninth woman near Johannesburg, raising concerns over a series of killings reported in the area during the past two months. The victims, all women in their 20s or 30s, were found naked or partially clothed, and some had similar bruising. Police say it is too early to determine whether the deaths are connected to a … Continue reading Ninth woman’s body found as South Africa probes series of killings

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New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

Scientists have identified a tiny wild cat in Bolivia’s cloud forests as a previously unknown species, the first new living feline species formally described in more than a century. Named Leopardus tilcayo, or “tilcayo” by local communities, the cat lives in the Yungas forest and is smaller than an average house cat, weighing about 1.4 kilograms. DNA analysis of 38 tiger cats from across South America … Continue reading New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century

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Technology

Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers

Agility Robotics has introduced Digit 5, a humanoid robot designed to safely work alongside humans without requiring physical barriers or isolated work areas. The robot can detect nearby people and respond by moving away, stopping, or even squatting to reduce the risk of contact. Customers will get early access to Digit 5 in the first half of 2027, with general availability expected by the end … Continue reading Agility’s new humanoid robot will stop, squat to avoid harming human coworkers

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Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

A California-based astrophysicist has proposed a new theory explaining why Venus does not have a moon. Researchers at the University of California, Riverside, say Venus’ extremely slow rotation would have caused any moon to gradually spiral toward the planet and eventually crash into it. Computer models showed that hypothetical moons of different sizes would all have met the same fate. Scientists believe the moon-destroying collision … Continue reading Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon

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Business

Turkish habit of stashing gold “under the pillow’ hurts economy, government says

Gold plays a major role in Turkish culture, particularly at weddings and other milestones, while also serving as a way for families to protect their savings. Many Turks keep physical gold at home, a practice known as yastık altı, because of years of high inflation, currency devaluations and past banking crises. Economists say this behavior is a rational response to economic instability, even as Turkish officials … Continue reading Turkish habit of stashing gold “under the pillow’ hurts economy, government says

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Ford unveils 2027 F-150 with hands-free towing

Ford is updating its best-selling F-150 for 2027 with hands-free towing technology, new powertrain options and the first-ever Carhartt edition. The new BlueCruise with Towing system will allow drivers to operate hands-free on more than 130,000 miles of compatible highways while towing trailers up to 10,000 pounds. Ford is also introducing a standard 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, bringing back the 5.0-liter V8 for King Ranch and … Continue reading Ford unveils 2027 F-150 with hands-free towing

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