Google is adding a long-requested feature to stock Android: the ability to reverse the order of the three-button navigation bar. This addresses a major issue for users switching from Samsung phones, where the Back and Recents buttons are reversed. The feature was discovered in an Android Canary build,...
House Republicans, led by Chairman James Comer, issued subpoenas demanding the full, unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files from the Department of Justice. Subpoenas also target depositions from former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and several former Attorney Generals and FBI Directors. Republicans aim to investigate the handling of the...
Yankees star Aaron Judge returned from a 10-day injured list stint due to a right elbow flexor strain. He'll initially serve as the designated hitter. His return comes as the Yankees have lost four straight games and are battling for a playoff spot. The team also made several...
Israeli authorities culled approximately 200 Nile crocodiles at an abandoned West Bank farm due to concerns about cannibalism and human safety. The crocodiles, kept in poor conditions, had escaped their enclosure. After years of failed attempts to resolve the situation, including the owner's refusal to repair the damaged...
Four European nations – Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark – have committed to a joint purchase of $1 billion in US weaponry for Ukraine. The agreement, facilitated by President Trump, follows a recent improvement in US-Ukraine relations. The Netherlands' contribution, exceeding $500 million, will bolster Ukraine's Patriot air...
Google released the August 2025 Android 16 security update for various Pixel devices, addressing six to seven critical security vulnerabilities. The update includes general system improvements, fixes for scheduled dark theme functionality, and navigation issues. Affected models include Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a, 7 series, 8 series, 9...
The Seattle Storm acquired All-Star Brittney Sykes from the Washington Mystics in a trade. In exchange, the Mystics received Alysha Clark, Zia Cooke, and a 2026 first-round draft pick. Sykes, a known scorer and defender, brings significant experience and accolades to Seattle. Clark, a two-time champion with the Storm,...
President Trump's CNBC interview fueled speculation about Jerome Powell's Fed Chair replacement. Trump praised Kevin Hassett and Kevin Warsh, previously considered contenders alongside Christopher Waller and Scott Bessent. Bessent withdrew his name from consideration. Trump's comments impacted prediction markets anticipating the next Fed Chair appointment.
FBI data reveals a decrease in all crime categories in 2024, including a 4.5% drop in violent crime and an 8.1% decrease in property crime. Murder rates fell 14.9%, while motor vehicle thefts saw an 18.6% decline—the largest single-year drop on record. Despite the overall decrease, a violent...
Google's Gemini app now generates personalized illustrated storybooks. Users input a story idea, optionally incorporating personal photos, and Gemini creates a 10-page book with narration in over 45 languages. The app offers customization options, including art style and voice pitch, and allows sharing or downloading the finished product....
