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Two astronauts will have to wait to return back to Earth for longer than expected as issues with the Boeing Starliner vehicle are addressed.

NASA astronauts stuck at ISS as issues with Boeing Starliner delay return

Ted Cruz introduced an act to increase penalties for perpetrators and tech companies if they don’t remove deepfake sexually explicit imagesTed Cruz introduced an act to increase penalties for perpetrators and tech companies if they don’t remove deepfake sexually explicit images.

Cruz’s ‘Take It Down Act’ will force social media to pull deepfake intimate images

A study found the YouTube algorithm tends to recommend right-leaning and Christian videos, even for those who don't watch related content.

YouTube algorithm shows right-wing, Christian recommendations more: Study

The Philippines doesn't want China to dominate the South China Sea, so its building a BrahMos anti-ship missile base.

Philippines building BrahMos missile base aimed at South China Sea

Parents who want to cut down on their kids' screen time might want to take a look at their own habits first, a new study shows.

More parent screen time leads to more kid screen time: Study

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement today.

Putin, Kim sign comprehensive partnership agreement in North Korea

This nautical tool is here to help the military explore the parts of the sea that have so far been inaccessible to divers.

Norwegian company taking nautical tech to new depths: Weapon of the week

This episode of Weapons and Warfare is taking a nautical turn, diving into what tech the U.S. is using to stay ahead in maritime battlespace.

Maritime battlespace is growing, needs innovations: Weapons and Warfare

A Washington Post investigation showed that some AI chatbots and voice assistants are avoiding basic questions about elections.

AI chatbots struggle to answer who won the 2020 election

McDonald's ends AI drive-thru test after customer complaints about order accuracy and accent recognition issues.

McDonald’s ending its AI drive-thru test with IBM

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign allegedly sent 70,000 unsolicited texts to Arizona State University students urging them to vote.

LA school district joins growing number of schools considering cellphone bans

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy wants "tobacco-style" mental health warnings on social media.

Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning labels on social media

Harvard and Montana Technological University researchers propose aliens might be among us despite no evidence in recent government reports

Harvard thought experiment suggests aliens may be among us

Wells Fargo canned more than a dozen employees this week after monitoring their lack of work, accusing the workers of "simulating keyboard" strokes. However, the practice isn't uncommon, in fact, more companies are surveilling employees than ever."

Your boss is watching you: Why more companies are spying on workers

Tesla shareholders overwhelmingly approved Elon Musk's pay package for the second time. But he may not be able to take this vote to the bank.

Tesla shareholders side with Elon Musk. Here’s why it won’t erase legal woes

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates wants to revolutionize the U.S. energy sector by building a next-generation nuclear reactor in Wyoming.

Bill Gates wants to shake up US energy with a next-generation nuclear reactor

Wyoming election officials are grappling with the legality of an AI-assisted candidate running for mayor of Cheyenne.

AI-assisted mayoral candidate in Wyoming sparks legal questions

The EU is supporting their domestic automakers who face competition from China's low-cost EVs, announcing a tariff hike on these vehicles.

EU announces tariff hike on Chinese EVs amid ongoing anti-subsidy investigation

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

Apple announced its AI integration strategy, "Apple Intelligence," and partnership with OpenAI at Worldwide Developers Conference.

Apple unveils its AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

Major companies are teaming up in an effort to create the first "bioship" that would run on wood waste, in hopes of a greener future.

Could a ‘bioship’ powered by wood waste be a key to a greener future?

A battle over electric vehicles is unfolding in China, with officials at rival brands BYD and Huawei exchanging some verbal barbs.

China’s internal EV war heats up as officials at BYD, Huawei trade criticisms