Politicians and late-night TV hosts often lock horns, but few feuds get as personal (or as public) as this one. Earlier this week, a well-known health official made a claim about late-night comedy struggling, only to get schooled by a comedian who saw straight through the politics. The official sugg
Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co
The push to control artificial intelligence isn’t just about smarter algorithms—it’s about who gets to decide what those algorithms should do. A key figure in AI development recently spoke at a rare meeting between tech leaders and religious authorities, warning that leaving AI entirely in the hands
Scientists ran tests to see how tiny, invisible particles might spread if they escaped from a big science lab in Sweden. They focused on what could happen in the worst possible accident—one where cooling fails and tiny radioactive bits could fly into the air. The goal was to track where these partic
OLED screens now last far longer than they used to. Early panels barely made it past 4 years of non-stop use. Today’s OLED phones are built for around 11 years if you never turn the screen off. That sounds impressive, but real-world use is never non-stop. Your phone spends time in your pocket, in be
Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif
Snoop Dogg’s business wants the court to dismiss its name from a lawsuit that follows Drakeo the Ruler’s death in 2021. The case began after a backstage fight at the Once Upon a Time in L A festival, where Drakeo was stabbed. Family members sued several organizers for not giving enough security. Th
In a small town in northeast Congo, a community’s grief turned into anger when police fired warning shots and tear gas to stop a burial dispute. The problem started after a local footballer, suspected of dying from Ebola, was taken to a hospital. His family refused to follow safety rules for burying
The latest hearing in Washington saw three judges split over whether the Defense Department can brand a private AI firm as a national‑security threat. The company, known for its chatbot Claude, argues that the Pentagon’s warning is unfounded and retaliatory. One judge said there was no proof that
In a recent legal showdown, OpenAI secured a victory against Elon Musk’s attempts to change its leadership. The tech company, known for creating ChatGPT and valued at about $852 billion, is poised to launch one of the biggest initial public offerings ever. Musk had pushed for the removal of co‑fo
