AirPods Pro Will Soon Be Hearing Aids
September 10, 2024
With four options to choose from—and a huge software update coming to the flagship model—it’s trickier than just picking good, better or best.
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iPhone 16 First Look: While We Wait for Apple Intelligence, Check Out These Buttons
September 10, 2024
Our columnist tried out all four new iPhone models. She understands why the AI software is still in beta—but the battery life and new controls are also worth the look.
The College Dropout Who Invested Billions to Cozy Up With Elon Musk
September 10, 2024
Venture capitalist John Hering bet his career, time and money on Musk enterprises, seeking a favored seat beside the world’s richest man.
How the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Compare With Last Year’s iPhone 15
September 10, 2024
The new lineup features better cameras, bigger screens and a new button. But the generative-AI Apple Intelligence will show off the devices’ biggest advances.
Apple Watch Series 10 Gets Bigger Screen, Thinner Body—and a Sleep Apnea Detector
September 10, 2024
Apple celebrates the 10-year anniversary with a familiar yet streamlined redesign.
Google Faces Blockbuster Antitrust Case—Again
September 10, 2024
A federal judge heard opening statements in a case alleging Google has an unlawful grip on the market for software used to buy and sell digital ads.
Gaza war continues to shut hundreds of thousands out of class
September 9, 2024
Monday would have marked the start of the new school year in Gaza, but the ongoing war continues to deprive hundreds of thousands of children of this fundamental right, UN agencies have warned.
Outgoing General Assembly president ‘bullish on the UN’, despite mounting crises
September 9, 2024
A milestone declaration to accelerate investment in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as well as three resolutions on the Gaza conflict were among the achievements of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, outgoing president Dennis Francis...
UN investigators warn of widespread abuses in Myanmar conflict
September 9, 2024
Warfare in Myanmar has escalated into systematic atrocities, including attacks targeting civilians, torture and sexual violence, the UN independent rights probe into the country said on Monday.
Apple Unveils an AI iPhone
September 9, 2024
The company, which has faced slumping sales in its signature product, released the iPhone 16, with an upgraded Siri, AI text editing and photo-recognition tools.
Musk’s xAI Has Discussed Deal for Share of Future Tesla Revenue
September 9, 2024
Under a proposed arrangement, the startup would give Tesla access to its artificial-intelligence technology in exchange for a slice of the carmaker’s software revenue.
Amazon Wants Your Palm and TSA Wants Your Face. What Saying Yes Will Mean.
September 8, 2024
Using your body’s data to pay or breeze through security is like unlocking your phone—sort of.
Nvidia Draws Antitrust Scrutiny as Enforcers Signal Early Interest in AI
September 8, 2024
The Justice Department’s probe of the chip company highlights interest in being more aggressive than in years past.
The Battle to Ban Screens From School Now Includes Chromebooks and Tablets
September 7, 2024
After working to ban phones in the classroom, parents are now seeking a return to pencil and paper.
Testosterone Clinics Sell Virility. Some Men End Up With Infertility.
September 6, 2024
Promoters in the booming steroid business tout a boost in the gym and the bedroom, but few talk about the possible side effects.
Nvidia and Other Investors Back Applied Digital With $160 Million in Funding
September 5, 2024
The fresh capital is expected to help the data-center and AI cloud-computing company grow.
OpenAI Co-Founder Ilya Sutskever’s New AI Firm Raises $1 Billion
September 5, 2024
OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever’s new firm, aimed at building “safe” artificial intelligence models, has raised $1 billion from investors.
North Korean Spies Are Infiltrating U.S. Companies Through IT Jobs
September 5, 2024
Companies are unknowingly hiring North Koreans for hundreds of low-level jobs, giving isolated Pyongyang access to cash and intellectual property.
Nvidia Invests in Japanese AI Company
September 5, 2024
Nvidia is investing in Sakana AI and partnering with the artificial-intelligence research company to spur AI development in Japan.
Trump back in key battleground for Fox News town hall moderated by Hannity
September 5, 2024
Former President Trump returns to Pennsylvania on Wednesday to headline a Fox News town hall as the 2024 Republican nominee runs against Democrat rival Vice President Harris.
Northeast Edmonton neighbourhood renewal met with mixed reviews: ‘It’s a balance’
September 5, 2024
Neighbourhood renewal in a northeast Edmonton community is being met with a wealth of mixed reviews.
Georgia school shooting suspect on FBI radar since 2023 as possible threat after online remarks
September 5, 2024
The alleged shooter who killed four people at a Georgia high school and wounded nine others Wednesday previously made threats online to commit a school shooting, the FBI said.
Cozy throws for chilly autumn evenings
September 5, 2024
A roundup of the best fall throws to keep you cozy this autumn.
Passengers often ignore in-flight safety videos. But this ‘honest’ one has 8.4 million views
September 5, 2024
Doug Lansky says his video is a compilation of what pilots and flight attendants told him they would tell passengers about flight safety — if they could.
Pair of US Air Force F-35s make historic landing on highway in Finland
September 5, 2024
Two U.S. Air Force military jets participated in exercises in Finland, one of which involved the aircraft landing on a roadway, simulating the ability to land and take off anywhere.
Nikkei slips as other Asian markets rebound from Wednesday’s sell off
September 5, 2024
Investors are watching economic data out of Japan, Australia and Singapore on Thursday.
Donald Trump to sit down with Fox News’ Sean Hannity tonight
September 5, 2024
Fox News' Sean Hannity is hosting presidential candidate Donald Trump for a town hall event tonight, Sept. 4, less than one week ahead of the first presidential debate between Trump and Kamala Harris.
Bill Belichick reposts girlfriend’s photo as she welcomes him to Instagram
September 5, 2024
Bill Belichick is officially on Instagram. He was welcomed by a his 23-year-old girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, and reposted a photo of them together.
4 dead, at least 9 injured in Apalachee High School shooting, 14-year-old suspect arrested: police
September 5, 2024
At least four people were killed after a gunman opened fire at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia, on Wednesday. The Barrow County Sheriff's Office said that authorities were dispatched to Winder, Georgia, school at around 10:23 a.m.
Deployed soldier pleads for rescue of puppy found overseas: ‘Part of my soul’
September 5, 2024
Sgt. Nico, who is deployed overseas, has called on the nonprofit Paws of War to help deliver his found dog, Mia, to safety in the U.S., where his family is waiting.
Apalachee High School students recount horror of deadly shooting
September 5, 2024
Apalachee High School students in north central Georgia described the harrowing moments from Wednesday, when a 14-year-old opened fire inside, killing two teachers and two students.
QB Zach Collaros back at practice for Winnipeg Blue Bombers after leaving last game
September 5, 2024
Winnipeg quarterback Zach Collaros was back working with the Bombers first-team offence after leaving their last game with an injury.
2024 Showdown: Anti-Trump Republican Liz Cheney says she’s backing Kamala Harris
September 5, 2024
Former Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, a one-time rising GOP star who became a top Republican critic of former President Trump, says she'll vote for Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.
WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Sept. 4, 2024
September 5, 2024
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Chicago paper urges voters to remember Dolton mayor’s lavish taxpayer-funded spending come election time
September 5, 2024
The Chicago Tribune published a scathing editorial reminding residents of embattled “super mayor" Tiffany Henyard's excessive spending and misuse of tax payer funds.
Investigation underway after man attempts to drive through protest
September 5, 2024
Police are investigating after a man attempted to drive through a demonstration in downtown Winnipeg.
Australian b-girl says she expected to ‘get beaten’ at Paris Olympics in first interview since controversy
September 5, 2024
Rachel “Raygun" Gunn gave her first interview sine the Australian b-girl went viral for her head-scratching performance at the Paris Olympics last month.
Victoria mayor pitches church, community group parking lots as shelter for homeless
September 5, 2024
Victoria is planning to phase out tax exemptions for parking lots of some community groups but says they could forego the cost if they let unhoused people shelter there overnight.