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YouTube has pushed a fresh wave of AI age verification, angering some. The system was announced in July, with checks starting in August and first hitting users in late September. Over the past 24 hours, users on Reddit r…
Heritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts apologized to staff for defending Tucker Carlson’s decision to host white nationalist Nick Fuentes, calling it a mistake. In leaked town hall footage, he said he knew little ab…
Mark Zuckerberg’s fortune fell by nearly $5 billion as Meta shares slid Thursday after Reuters reported internal documents projecting about 10% of the company’s revenue—estimated at $16 billion—could come from ads for sc…
At midseason, Mike Florio and Chris Simms each went 9-5 straight up last week and enter Week 10 with records of 89-45-1 and 88-46-1, respectively, disagreeing on four games. The slate features Falcons vs Colts in Berlin …
Starbucks rolled out its 2025 holiday menu this week, but the buzz centers on a $30 “bearista” mug — a honey-bear-shaped glass for cold drinks topped with a green silicone beanie. The cup sold out fast at many stores, wi…
New research is challenging tech’s promises about AI learning. In a Wharton experiment, people using Google’s AI summaries produced generic health advice, while traditional search yielded more nuanced guidance. An MIT st…
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell leaned on his favorite golf metaphor while assessing J.J. McCarthy after Sunday’s win over the Lions, praising touch throws to Jordan Addison, Justin Jefferson and Aaron Jones. With nine gam…
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino, coping with injuries to regulars including Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Tim Weah, named a November roster headlined by the surprise recall of Gio Reyna — a camp that may be his …
Supreme Court justices from both wings signaled deep skepticism toward the Trump administration’s defense of most tariffs, raising hopes for refunds on nearly $90 billion collected so far. Yet who would qualify and how r…
CEOs and billionaires spent more than $40 million to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming New York City’s next mayor; he won anyway, and their reactions now range from exit threats to pragmatic outreach. Kathryn Wylde said …
Microsoft is pushing into “superintelligence,” a more powerful form of AI it hopes could spur advances in medicine and materials science. Mustafa Suleyman, chief of the Microsoft AI group, will lead the MAI Superintellig…
At midseason, Bears coach Ben Johnson said developing Caleb Williams, the top pick coming off a rocky rookie year, is tracking well, with winning his "No. 1" measure. Williams capped the first half by throwing three touc…
Corporate America’s tone has hardened as layoffs rise and AI reshapes work, with more bosses telling staff to conform or leave. Palantir’s Alex Karp touted an 'anti-woke' stance and attacked multiculturalism; AT&T’s John…
U.S. stocks slipped Thursday morning as investors sifted fresh earnings amid a government shutdown that’s obscuring key economic data. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%, the Dow lost 185 points, and the Nasdaq dropped 0.7% by 10:25 …
After allowing 24 first-half points to the Bengals, the Jets tightened up after halftime and won — then rocked the deadline by trading Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner and adding Mazi Smith in a deal with the Cowboys. …
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announced its first major restructuring, sharpening its mission around science and A.I. The philanthropy acquired the team from A.I. start-up Evolutionary Scale and named its chief scientis…
Behind Spencer Knight’s 43 saves and a primary assist, the Blackhawks shook off a grinding second period in Vancouver and stormed past the Canucks 5-2. Tyler Bertuzzi netted a hat trick, Connor Bedard added a goal and an…
Short on healthy wideouts and plagued by drops, the Jaguars sent two draft picks to the Raiders for Jakobi Meyers, a receiver known for sure hands. In 98 career games, Meyers has only 11 drops and has never had more than…
Outback Steakhouse abruptly closed 21 restaurants in October and will let 22 more leases lapse over four years as parent Bloomin’ Brands launches a turnaround. The company will take a $33 million impairment and suspend i…
ESPN has named DraftKings its Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider, effective Dec. 1, with integrations rolling into ESPN platforms and the betting tab in the ESPN App starting in December. At launch, users can access s…
Turkey prices are spiking ahead of Thanksgiving as bird flu shrinks the U.S. flock to a near 40-year low and strains the supply chain. Wholesale costs are up 75% from October 2024, and Purdue University expects retail pr…
Apple is developing a second iPhone Air that may replace its single rear camera with a dual setup, says Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station, citing supply chain sources. The trial design adds a 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide besid…
Apple will disable automatic Wi‑Fi credential syncing between iPhone and Apple Watch for European Union users in iOS 26.2, according to a report that Apple reportedly confirmed to Numerama. The change, tied to the EU’s D…
Zohran Mamdani won New York City’s mayoral race on a promise to freeze rents for roughly two million rent stabilized tenants, but the housing battles awaiting him start well before any vote. He vowed to revive ailing NYC…
CarMax shares fell 10% in premarket trading Thursday after the used car retailer issued a weak preliminary outlook and said CEO Bill Nash will step down. The company expects third-quarter comparable used unit sales to dr…