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Four NASA volunteers complete year-long Mars simulation at Houston's Johnson Space Center, preparing for future Moon and Mars missions. Getty Images

NASA volunteers complete yearlong Mars simulation

Stop for Kids is using the cameras in an effort to change driver behavior at busy intersections and stop signs with vulnerable pedestrians. Stop for Kids

Startup using AI cameras to catch people who blow stop signs

Parenting influencers who feature their children in videos now must pay their kids under a new first-of-its-kind law in Illinois. Getty Images

Parenting influencers must now pay their kids shown in videos under Illinois law

UC Santa Cruz researchers innovate AI processing, drastically cutting energy by eliminating matrix multiplication in new sustainable models. Getty Images

UCSC’s next-gen AI model could save energy, transform how world uses tech

Commercial solar panels span over six feet, but WAVJA's Photon Energy Systems could provide 20 times more power while being 30 times smaller. WAVJA, inc.

The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand

Dozens of people were injured when an Air Europa flight traveling from Spain to Uruguay experienced severe turbulence over the Atlantic. Reuters

Air Europa flight encounters severe turbulence, injures dozens

The European Union is accusing Meta of violating its new Digital Markets Act with its "pay or consent" model to avoid targeted ads. Getty Images

Meta accused of breaking European Union’s new digital rules

AI-generated voices are growing, creating potential risks as it spreads into politics, sports and entertainment. NBC Universal

The good and bad of AI voice generation in sports, entertainment, elections

Humanoid robots aren't just science fiction anymore; in fact, they're almost ready to enter the workforce. Amazon has been exploring replacing some of its warehouse staff with robots, and Elon Musk is also considering the potential of robotic helpers. Reuters

New ‘living skin’ advances humanoid robot technology

NASA selected SpaceX to help build the craft that will take the ISS out of orbit. This comes as NASA faces a lawsuit concerning space junk. Getty Images

NASA selects SpaceX to help retire the ISS amid space junk suit

The Supreme Court has ruled against a lawsuit alleging the Biden administration unfairly coerced social media companies to remove content. Getty Images

Supreme Court rules in favor of White House on social media post removal

The Supreme Court is set to rule on high-profile cases on subjects like presidential power, abortion care and social media.  Getty Images

Supreme Court to deliver rulings on presidential power, abortion, social media

Building Momentum is a small business giving Special Ops the on-the-job training they need to complete covert missions in the modern world. Building Momentum

Building Momentum is helping special ops innovate with what’s available

Teen boys are being target by financial sextortion schemes at an alarming rate. Getty Images

Teen boys threatened with financial sextortion scams at high rate

Tesla announced a round of recalls on its new Cybertrucks, the fourth recall since its release in November 2023. Getty Images

Tesla’s problems continue with latest recall of thousands of Cybertrucks

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is expected to walk free after he pleads guilty to violating the U.S. Espionage Act. WikiLeaks via X

Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government

A cyberattack last week on CDK Global, a major software provider for North American car dealerships, caused widespread disruption, halting management tools at thousands of dealerships. Hackers, believed to be based in Eastern Europe, are demanding tens of millions of dollars in ransom. Getty Images

Hackers demand millions, halt operations at 15,000 US car dealerships

Today marks 2 years since Roe v. Wade was overturned and both Biden and Trump are highlighting it on the campaign trail. Getty Images

Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned

A cinema in London has cancelled the premier screening of a film written entirely by AI following backlash from the theater's audience. David Luisi

London cinema cancels screening of film written by ChatGPT after backlash

For the first time ever, doctors were able to regenerate heart tissue damaged in bypass surgery patients. The new treatment is offering hope to millions with cardiovascular diseases. Getty Images

Breakthrough study reveals doctors used shockwaves to regenerate heart tissue

In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration is banning one of the most popular antivirus softwares in the U.S. Getty Images

Biden admin bans US sales of Kaspersky cybersecurity software

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are taking very different approaches to preparing for next week's debate. Getty Images

Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate

Billionaire Frank McCourt stepped up to make a bid on TikTok. He said he's doing it to make the internet safer for families and kids. Getty Images

Billionaire McCourt says he’s making bid for TikTok to make internet safer

The Wall Street Journal found Instagram recommends sexual videos to kids as young as 13. Getty Images

Instagram recommends sexual videos to kids as young as 13: Report