China says Japan sent shocking wrong signal on Taiwan after Beijing accused Tokyo’s leader of encouraging what it views as foreign military involvement on the island. The unusually sharp rebuke came from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday, who warned that Japan was approaching “a red line that must not be touched,” according to … Read more
As SpaceX accelerates plans for early Mars settlement missions, robotics specialists are questioning whether Tesla’s humanoid robots could withstand the harsh conditions of an uncrewed Martian outpost. While the Optimus platform has gained attention for its factory demonstrations, experts said the gulf between controlled environments on Earth and a remote, unforgiving planet remains wide. The … Read more
Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, granddaughter of late President John F. Kennedy, revealed Saturday that she has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. In an essay for The New Yorker, Schlossberg detailed her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia and said her doctors expect she may live less than a year. Schlossberg, a journalist and daughter of Caroline Kennedy … Read more
Three years after OpenAI launched ChatGPT, a new wave of consumer devices featuring generative artificial intelligence are entering the market just in time for the 2025 holiday shopping season. From smarter voice assistants to AI powered wearables, technology companies are positioning their gadgets as must have gifts, with Black Friday promotions driving early interest. Major … Read more
ATHENS, Greece — Greece AI education efforts are accelerating as the government prepares to train secondary school teachers in using artificial intelligence tools inside classrooms. The pilot program, developed with OpenAI, is set to begin next week in twenty schools and will introduce educators to a customized academic version of ChatGPT. “We have to accept … Read more
HONOLULU — The United States and China held three days of maritime security talks in Hawaii this week, a rare sign of military engagement between the two powers after months of strained relations and regional tensions. The discussions, described by Beijing as “frank and constructive,” marked the latest step in restoring defense communication channels that … Read more
Amazon is preparing to eliminate as many as 30,000 corporate jobs this week, marking one of the company’s most significant workforce reductions in years, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential layoffs, first reported by Reuters, would represent the largest round of Amazon job cuts since late 2022, when the company slashed 27,000 … Read more
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 as pressure intensifies on Kyiv to respond to a proposal widely seen as favorable to Moscow. The discussions come a day after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned the country was entering “one of the most difficult moments in our history,” amid fears that accepting … Read more
Kia and Hyundai are recalling more than 335,000 vehicles in the United States after safety regulators flagged a defect that could cause fuel tanks to melt. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said pressurized air can build up in the fuel tank, potentially causing it to contact hot exhaust components and melt, creating a … Read more
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is advancing plans to reorganize the US Department of Education, requiring senior officials and directors to sign non disclosure agreements to shield discussions about the restructuring, according to multiple sources familiar with the process. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced earlier this week that most federal education programs and staff would … Read more
