The tragic incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, reflects a disturbing trend of violence that has, unfortunately, become too familiar in American society. As communities grapple with the aftermath, this heartbreaking event underscores the urgent need for comprehensive discussions around domestic disturbances and gun violence, particularly impacting the most vulnerable—children. The loss of young lives in such…
As diplomatic efforts intensify in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the latest round of negotiations between the government and M23 rebels signifies a crucial step towards peace. Following five days of discussions in Switzerland, both sides have made significant commitments that not only prioritize humanitarian aid but also aim to build confidence in…
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles on Friday sounded out Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the artificial intelligence company’s new Mythos model, which has attracted attention from the federal government for how it could transform national security and the economy. A White House official, who requested anonymity to discuss the meeting…
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One takeover attempt is bold. Two? Rare indeed. But when news broke in mid-April that the United CEO was interested in acquiring his rival American Airlines, it was the third time this maverick air exec decided he wanted to reshape the playing field. As Fortune reported earlier, it’s far from clear such a merger would…
Derek Sylvester with members of his family, team and mascot Molly, who was featured on the dealership’s logo. Courtesy Sylvester Chevrolet Derek Sylvester’s father built the family’s original Chevrolet dealership with his bare hands on Main Street in rural Peckville, Pennsylvania, in 1972. The store and family have been a pillar of the village, outside…
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate, recent developments signal a potential shift toward dialogue in the ongoing conflicts involving Iran and the United States. President Donald Trump has outlined plans for further negotiations in Islamabad, aiming to foster a peaceful resolution to discord that has marked relations between the two nations. This diplomatic effort arrives…
NEW YORK (AP) — Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to…
A federal judge has blocked a $6.2 billion merger of local television giants Nexstar Media Group and rival Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is resolved. U.S. District Court Chief Judge Troy L. Nunley in Sacramento, California, made the ruling late Friday afternoon, finding that eight attorneys general and DirecTV were likely to prevail in their…
As tensions between Iran and the United States escalate, both nations find themselves at an impasse in negotiations surrounding key issues, including Iran’s nuclear program and the strategic Strait of Hormuz. With the expiration of a ceasefire looming, Iranian leaders express determination while underscoring the complexities of achieving a lasting peace. This situation highlights not…
Anthropic is known for its industry-leading Claude Code that writes programs, but why stop there? The company, on Friday, introduced a research preview service called Claude Design that creates visual assets, potentially putting some folks out of work. No sooner had Claude Design been announced than the stock of design biz Figma fell about 7…
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As Bulgaria approaches yet another parliamentary election, the landscape is dramatically shaped by recent mass protests that ousted the Conservative-led government, reflecting a growing demand for change among the populace. This election, noted for its potential shift toward a pro-Russian political alignment, underscores a crucial moment in Bulgaria’s ongoing quest for a stable governance model…
Anthropic Labs, the Claude-maker’s AI safety and research division, on Friday launched Claude Design, a new service in research preview that promises to generate polished design systems, website prototypes, interactive websites, slide decks, one-pagers, and similar artifacts where you’d usually need to hire a designer or use a product like Canva or Figma to get…
Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock Each person has their own opinion about what the best fast food restaurant is, but it’s always interesting to see how that compares with everyone else in the United States. A 2026 ranking of fast food brands by YouGov, a market research company, did just that, and the outcome is revealing. Categories ranging…
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QVC Group, whose networks pioneered the concept of live TV shopping in the 1980s and built it into a mainstay of the late-20th century media business, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The voluntary filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for Southern Texas was cited by company management as a way to help it transition…
Nexstar’s politically charged acquisition of a rival TV station owner, Tegna, has been halted by a federal judge in California. Friday’s court action throws Nexstar’s takeover plans into doubt and signifies a major victory for the Democratic state attorneys general who sued to block the deal last month. A leading satellite TV distributor, DirecTV, also…
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Christopher Waller, governor of the US Federal Reserve, speaks during the C. Peter McColough Series on International Economics at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, US, on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller on Friday said current economic conditions are complicating the approach…
At a trendy venue near the San Francisco pier, Sam Altman’s verification project World celebrated its next evolution and rapid expansion of its ambitions. And it’s starting with Tinder. Tools for Humanity (TFH), the company behind the World project, announced Friday plans to integrate its verification tech into dating apps, event and concert ticketing systems,…
(Updated with Nexstar statement) A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination of the companies to create a broadcast station giant – at least for now. With just a few hours to go on the current TRO, U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley on…
Concerns over regional security continue to mount as North Korea has once again demonstrated its military capabilities by launching multiple ballistic missiles. This recent test signals not only the regime’s persistent defiance of international norms but also highlights the complexities of geopolitical dynamics in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly in the context of upcoming discussions between…
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — Philz Coffee is reversing course and adding Pride flags back to all of its locations, a little over a week after it decided it would pull them from stores to create “an inclusive experience.” PREVIOUS: Bay Area-based Philz Coffee to remove Pride flags, all other flags from its locations CEO Mahesh…
Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber Spirit Airlines has asked the Trump administration for hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency funding to offset skyrocketing fuel costs and stave off a possible liquidation, sources familiar with the discussions told The Air Current. Executives from several low-cost carriers are expected to meet with Transportation Secretary…
OpenAI is losing two of the architects of its most ambitious moonshots. Kevin Weil, who led the company’s science research initiative, and Bill Peebles, the researcher behind AI video tool Sora, both announced their departures on Friday. The exits come as OpenAI consolidates around enterprise AI and its forthcoming “superapp.” The departures follow OpenAI’s decision…
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First, we saw spikes in airfare and checked bag fees. Now, the global oil crisis is leading airlines to cut routes, and it has reportedly put one of America’s top budget airlines on the brink of shuttering operations. Meanwhile, in Europe, fears are growing that airports could quite literally run out of jet fuel to…
The ongoing tensions in the region have reached a critical juncture as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for international shipping. This provocative move follows a brief reopening of the strait amidst expectations of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict involving the U.S….
Uber launched a new feature on Friday that lets customers return purchased items without leaving their home. The new returns feature, which is accessed through the Uber Eats app, is the latest effort by Uber to add “stickiness” to its app by offering services that extend beyond its core ride-hailing and delivery businesses. There are…
Ford is recalling almost 1.4 million of its F-150 pickup trucks in the U.S. because of a gearshift issue that may lead to the loss of control of vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker is aware of two injuries and one accident possibly related to the issue. The recall includes F-150…
Sam Altman’s iris-scanning, humanity-verifying World project announced at an event in San Francisco on Friday that Tinder users around the globe can now put a digital badge on their profiles signaling to potential suitors that they’re a real human, provided they’ve already stared into one of World’s glossy white Orbs and allowed their eyes to…
Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech The public outrage over the tech industry’s obsession with AI is starting to boil over — and the pitchforks are coming out. Most recently, a man allegedly lobbed a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s house. Days earlier,…