TikTok Star Sydney Towle Dies at 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle died on Aug. 5 at age 26, three years after receiving a diagnosis of aggressive bile duct cancer. Towle was only 23 when doctors identified the…
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On a corner lined with fast traffic and bright storefronts, a patrol car pulled up beside a payday lender’s lot. The brief stop, made by Officer Frank Oviedo near the…
CEO Addresses AI In National Security
The company’s chief executive has issued a public note on artificial intelligence and national security, signaling a stance as governments expand AI programs. The statement arrives amid active policy moves…
Alexa+ Rolls Out With New Styles
Alexa+ is now live across Alexa-enabled devices, bringing three distinct communication styles that promise more control over how the assistant speaks and responds. First offered in 2025 through an Early…
New York City Pays $117M For Police Misconduct
New York City spent more than $117 million last year to settle police misconduct cases, a sum tied to incidents from the 2020 protest response and wrongful convictions dating back…
Hannah Spencer Upset Shakes Populist Narrative
Hannah Spencer, a former plumber turned candidate, won a key race that many had framed as a test of nationalist populist strength. Her victory challenges claims of a broad surge…
Garnier Debuts Campaign With 45-Year-Old Ambassador
Garnier has launched a new campaign built around its 45-year-old global ambassador, leaning into fitness-inspired styling and age-positive messaging. The rollout centers on sleek visuals, with the ambassador modeling a…
Premarket Stocks Lead Early Market Swings
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Inflation Jitters Lift Silver’s Appeal
As consumers wrestle with sticky prices and higher borrowing costs, investors are giving silver a fresh look as a hedge and a way to spread risk. Advisors say the metal’s…
MIT Study Revives Older Neural Networks
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory report that older neural network designs can perform better when guided for a short period by a stronger model. The study,…
Mortgage Rates Jump As Yields Climb
Mortgage rates rose sharply Monday as oil prices spiked and U.S. Treasury yields climbed, a chain reaction that rippled through the housing market and sparked fresh concerns about borrowing costs.…
Kelly Osbourne Condemns Body-Shaming Trolls
Kelly Osbourne has called out online abuse aimed at her appearance, reigniting a debate over body shaming and the culture of public comment on celebrity bodies. The TV personality and…
Risky Tactic Split Democrats After Gains
Democratic leaders tried a bold political play that delivered quick wins, only to watch caution return as moderates balked and momentum slowed. The move, debated inside the caucus for weeks,…
New Fossil ‘Alna’ Found in Patagonia
A new fossil nicknamed “Alna” has been uncovered in sandstone at La Buitrera, a rich fossil site in northern Patagonia. The find adds a fresh chapter to Argentina’s record of…
Goldman Expands Asia Art Advisory Push
Goldman Sachs is expanding its art advisory services in Asia, betting that the region’s wealthy families are ready to scale up their collections and professionalize how they manage them. The…
Telecoms Move Up Number Portability Work
Telecom companies have agreed to speed up technical work so customers can keep their phone numbers during service changes. The move follows negotiations that concluded this week. The agreement aims…
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