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A new AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows many Americans are not ready to make the switch to electric vehicles. AP Images

Poll: Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite presidential push

Voices of those who have passed on are being brought back to life through the power of AI for those grieving their loss. AP Images

How artificial intelligence is now being used in the grieving process

Scientists discovered a marine fungus, Parengydontium album, that breaks down plastic, offering hope in the battle against plastic pollution. Getty Images

Scientists discover plastic-eating fungus in ocean environments

X now formally allows users to post consensual adult content AP Images

X formally allowing users to post consensual adult content

Houthi militants have shot down five U.S. MQ-9 Reapers. The drones are primarily used for ISR, but can carry munitions, like missiles. Telegram

The Houthis are reaping Reapers in the Red Sea

Meme stock master Roaring Kitty shared on Reddit his huge stake in his favorite stock, GameStop, pushing the retailer's share price way up. Roaring Kitty

Roaring Kitty rockets GameStop stock with post revealing $116 million stake

EV infrastructure startup Gravity Inc. is bringing ultra-fast electric vehicle charging "trees" to New York City. Gravity

EV infrastructure startup bringing ultra-fast charging ‘trees’ to New York City

The U.S. military’s new Cyber Command chief and head of the National Security Agency has sounded the alarm about a stealthy Chinese cyber threat to critical American infrastructure. Unlike typical cyber intrusions that steal data or military secrets, this threat sits dormant within civilian systems, primed for disruptive attacks. Reuters

US identifies stealth Chinese cyber threat ‘prepositioning’ in critical infrastructure

Google addressed AI search flaws and a global news outage as the company works to restore user trust and service reliability. Getty Images

Google scrambles to improve AI after strange answers and major outage

Amazon delivery drones will now be able to fly beyond the sight of remote pilots after being granted approval from the Federal Aviation Administration on Thursday. Getty Images

Amazon Air drones have sky-high goals, cleared by FAA to expand flights

A hacking group claims it has stolen the personal data of more than 550 million Ticketmaster customers — and that info is on sale Getty Images

Hacking group says it stole personal info of 550M Ticketmaster customers

In this episode of Weapons and Warfare, learn about one company that is developing technology to help troops as combat styles evolve. Cubic Defense

New tech is built for the evolving nature of combat: Weapons and Warfare

The SAIC focuses on getting the military a variety of tech quickly, making sure the tools are able to keep up with evolving combat styles. SAIC

Longtime defense contractor creates military tech fast: Weapon of the week

The U.S. military is beginning preparations now for potential escalations in the short- and long-term by utilizing emerging mobile tech. Cubic Defense

US military utilizing emerging tech as outlook on future conflicts evolves

A new hybrid vehicle from Chinese automaker BYD can travel over 1,300 miles without stopping and it is priced at just $13,775. Getty Images

New hybrid from China’s BYD tops US models, but Americans still can’t buy it

Ohio billionaire Larry Connor plans to take a deep-sea trip to the Titanic shipwreck, aiming to prove that the industry has become safer. Triton Submarines

Ohio billionaire plans deep-sea dive to Titanic wreck to prove industry safety

Just weeks after OpenAI got rid of a team focused on AI safety, the company has established a new committee aimed at enhancing safety and security. Getty Images

OpenAI forms safety committee ahead its next model release

The FCC is pressing for heightened transparency in how AI is being used in both Trump and Biden's campaign materials. AP Images

FCC pushes for transparency in AI-driven ads ahead of 2024 elections

A stage collapses during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured. AP Images

At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico

The EPA warned of escalated global cyber threats to U.S. water systems, prompting increased security and inspections. Getty Images

EPA warns of cyber threats after finding major flaws in US water systems

Microsoft unveiled a new feature in its AI-powered computers, which will track all of the user's activities with continuous snapshots. Getty Images

New Microsoft AI PCs will be tracking everything users do, if they want

Ireland, Norway and Spain make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state amid Israel's war with Hamas. Getty Images

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds

Mayman Aerospace, named for jetpack pioneer David Mayman, introduced a versatile military drone that uses similar technology for flight. Straight Arrow News

Jetpack pioneer introduces versatile military drone: Weapon of the week

The United States is experiencing a shortage of electric vehicle chargers as the number of EVs on the roads continues to grow. Getty Images

Slow build up of EV chargers in the US may actually be a good thing