Latin Grammy Nominations Showcase the Range of Global Latin Music
Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso received seven Latin Grammy nominations each, while Edgar Barrera leads the field with 10.
AI Political Ad Uses Real Remarks but Leaves Out Important Context
A Texas political ad uses an AI version of candidate James Talarico to repeat real remarks, but several excerpts omit context that changes how viewers may understand them.
Should AI Data Centers Pay More of the Power Costs They Create?
A bipartisan House bill asks regulators to determine whether data centers should shoulder more of the infrastructure costs created by their enormous electricity demand.
Europe Considers Social-Media Ban for Children Under 13
The European Commission president has proposed an EU-wide social-media ban for children under 13, alongside restricted accounts and stronger safety rules for teenagers.
Saudi–Houthi Fighting Intensifies Near Mecca and Red Sea Shipping Route
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi drone south of Mecca as fighting expands around Yemen and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb shipping route.
Federal Grant Cuts and Freezes Reach Every State, New Analysis Finds
A new analysis estimates that up to $177 billion in federal grants has been cut or frozen, affecting programs in every state and Washington, D.C.
House Votes to End Unauthorized U.S. Military Operations Against Iran
The House approved a war-powers resolution seeking to end military operations against Iran without congressional authorization. The vote does not immediately end the conflict.
Five Dead Across Two Connected Los Angeles Crashes
Five people died across a Los Angeles bus collision and the crash of a news helicopter covering it. Federal investigators are examining what caused the aircraft to go down.
Jean Smart Makes Emmy History as ‘Widow’s Bay’ Wins Record 14 Awards
Jean Smart earned a fifth consecutive lead-actress Emmy while ‘Widow’s Bay’ set a comedy-series record with 14 wins.
Gates Foundation Commits $1 Billion to Narrow the AI Access Gap
A new $1 billion commitment will support artificial-intelligence tools for underserved communities, health care, education and agriculture.