These AI models are free, private, and will never say 'no'
Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have...
Carcass of Timmy the humpback whale brought to shore in Denmark
The humpback whale, nicknamed "Timmy" by German media, died following a controversial failed rescue effort. His carcass had been drifting near the Dan...
Opinion: Pope Leo reminds us of the value of our shared humanity
Pope Leo's first encyclical voices his concerns about technology and AI. The pope cautions about the illusions AI bots can create, and how important a...
Hegseth urges Asian leaders to boost military spending against China
The U.S. defense secretary said there is "rightful alarm" of China's military build up. But he also struck a more moderate tone on U.S.-China relation...
Colombia's untapped wonder: The Mavecure Mountains
Far from Colombia's tourist hubs, the Mavecure Mountains rise from the Amazon jungle. Once off-limits during conflict, they now draw adventurous visit...
The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice reco...
How single-party primary elections are reshaping Congress
Some lawmakers are speaking out against closed, single-party primaries, which they see as part of a system that limits voter choice and incentivizes e...
What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico
Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Tex...
Trump's name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules
The judge wrote in his 94-page ruling that it was "crystal clear" that the arts complex was named for the late president John F. Kennedy. He also rule...
Why are people attacking Ebola clinics? It revolves around trust, death and body bags
In echoes of past outbreaks, community members are attacking clinics, distrusting doctors and following burial traditions that could lead to more case...
Louisiana lawmakers pass a congressional map to dismantle a majority-Black district
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers raced to eliminate one of two majority-Black congressional seats in the state after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the ...
Here's how we're coping with high gas prices, according to Costco and Walmart
Sky-high gas prices have drivers going out of their way for discounts at the pump. Oil executives warn that even higher prices might be on the horizon...
Asia defense summit opens amid doubts over U.S. priorities
The Shangri-La Dialogue, hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, will also address tensions in the Middle East and Russia's war o...
Israel, Lebanon officials to meet. And, judge won't block Trump's mail-in voting order
Israel and Lebanon officials are set to meet today as U.S.-Iran peace talks continue. And, a federal judge declined to block Trump's executive order r...
Meteorologists were central to D-Day. 'Pressure' tells the story of navigating uncertainty
The new movie, based on writer and actor David Haig's 2014 play, dramatizes the tensions between military leaders and meteorologists in the lead up to...
Photos show the world's 'uncounted' people -- and what it takes to be counted
Colombian-American photographer and filmmaker Juan Arredondo turns his lens on the people of the world who do not have birth and death certificates — ...
Russian drone launched against Ukraine crashes in Romania, injuring 2
A Russian drone that was part of an overnight attack on Ukraine crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, injuring two people, Romanian a...
Replacing aging U.S. voting equipment will take years and billions of dollars
America's voting systems are getting old. But unless Congress makes a massive financial commitment, a new report finds it could take decades before vo...
Why the U.S. cattle herd is at a 75-year low — and what it means for beef prices
The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidatio...
The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll,...
