Category: Current Affairs

Fact Check: Debris From Flight 77 Was Found at the Pentagon

A resurfacing conspiracy claim says no airplane wreckage was found at the Pentagon on September 11. The historical record shows otherwise.

Alzheimer’s Blood Tests Are Useful, but They Are Not Crystal Balls

Four FDA-approved blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s after symptoms appear, but specialists warn against treating them as predictions.

Anthropic Says Users in Yemen Attempted Weapons Work With AI

Anthropic says users in Houthi-controlled Yemen tried to use Claude for advanced missile and warhead work before being blocked.

Twenty-Five Years Later: America Remembers September 11

TalkLife News | September 11, 2026 The original World Trade Center in March 2001. Photo: Jeff Mock/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA. America marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks Twenty-five years after the attacks of September 11, 2001, Americans are remembering the 2,977 victims, honoring the survivors and first responders, and confronting the tragedy’s continuing […]

Tate Brothers Denied Release While Fighting British Extradition

A federal judge in Miami has denied Andrew and Tristan Tate’s request for release while they challenge extradition to Britain. U.S. Magistrate Judge Lauren Louis ordered the brothers to remain in custody, citing concerns that their wealth, international connections, dual citizenship and history of travel could make them flight risks. Why Britain is seeking extradition […]

Twenty States Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Protections

A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C., has filed two federal lawsuits challenging changes to the way the Endangered Species Act is enforced. The cases target rules issued by the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Commerce. The states argue that the changes weaken habitat protections and make it harder to safeguard species before […]

Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone Duo in Major Product Shift

Apple has entered the foldable-phone market with the iPhone Duo, a new device built around a 7.6-inch folding display and a $1,999 starting price. The company introduced the Duo during its latest product event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The launch also marked the first major presentation led by Apple chief executive John Ternus, […]