California authorities say the sweeping DOGE staffing cuts at the U.S. Forest Service will mean fewer prescribed burns leading into this year's wildfire season. Here's why that scares them.

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report.

Desperate dads meet in car parks to exchange packets; exhausted parents slip it into their kids’ drinks; families waiting months for prescriptions buy it ‘off label’. But is it worth the risk?The first time I gave him a gummy, I thought, ‘Oh my God, have I killed him?’ He just passed out in front of…

New research shows that after recent deportation sweeps, parents kept their children home — with big impacts on how all students learn.

Some of the biggest security problems start quietly. No alerts. No warnings. Just small actions that seem normal but aren't. Attackers now know how to stay hidden by blending in, and that makes it hard to tell when something’s wrong.
This week’s stories aren’t just about what was attacked—but how ea…

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

Researchers discovered a large-scale campaign using the open source penetration-testing framework that has targeted more than 80,000 Microsoft accounts.

Coatue founder Philippe Laffont has shared insights on the firm's approach to investing in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency more broadly, reflecting on how the landscape has evolved. Here’s a summary of the key themes he has discussed:

### **1. Not Investing in Bitcoin Sooner**

Laffont has acknowledged …

The **Iron Dome** is an advanced **air defense system** developed by Israel to protect its citizens from short-range rocket and missile attacks. Here's how it works:

1. **Threat Detection**: The system uses radar to detect incoming rockets, artillery shells, or drones.
2. **Tracking and Analysis**:…

I don’t have the latest updates on this incident, as it doesn’t appear to have occurred in recent news. However, if this is recent, it's a significant and tragic event. Minnesota House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, have been prominent figures in state politics. A situation l…

The protests known as "No Kings Day" were held in opposition to President Trump's administration and its policies. Thousands of people gathered outside of Washington, D.C., to voice their dissent and express their concerns about the direction of the country under his leadership. These demonstrations…

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This weekend, DreamWorks will release the live-action version of “How to Train Your Dragon.” A few weeks later, “F1: the Movie” opens, followed by “Superman.” All three films have one thing in common: they were filmed for Imax. But what exactly does that mean? And is it really worth it for moviegoer…

Netflix is gearing up for an exciting second half of June with a diverse lineup of high-profile TV series set to debut next week. These releases span various genres and cater to different audience preferences, ensuring there's something for everyone. Here are three of the most significant Netflix re…

While the Trump administration has largely been mum on which monuments it would revoke, a government memo suggests Sáttítla Highlands and Chuckwalla could lose their protections.
The post The President Can Abolish National Monuments, DOJ Says—and Names Two for Potential Rollback appeared first on Ba…

Our National Parks columnist took an ‘Alone’-inspired course. These are the four wildest National Parks where he's putting his survival skills to the test.
The post The Lessons I Learned in ‘Alone’ Survival School Could Keep You Alive appeared first on Outside Online.

Iran condemns Israel's overnight strikes on military and nuclear facilities while threatening US bases in the Middle East as the Trump administration orders partial evacuations.

Less than a day after its last batch reached low Earth orbit, SpaceX again added to its Starlink megaconstellation on Friday, June 13, 2025.

The sales automation startup doubles its valuation a month after launching a tender offer at $1.5 billion.

This rare deal can be gone at any moment.

New regulations and compliance standards for the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act reflect how much technology has grown since the Federal Trade Commission last updated it in 2013.

Windows Phone may have died an undignified death, but Square Home is a wonderful tribute.

If you need a cheap Motorola device, this one checks the most boxes.

Most travel plans start with a handful of tabs. A map here, a few guides there. Then a flurry of bookings, logins and maybe a PDF form you’re supposed to sign with your finger. Next thing you know, you’re in line at the car rental counter with 3% battery, no confirmation number, and no address […]
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It’s been ten years since the LG G4 made its debut, but I still think about it sometimes, for better or worse.

The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 monitor is marked down to $999 again at Amazon, down from its recommended price of $1,799.

Salute your green-lensed, gold-plated, teardrop-shaped shades, and then ground them indefinitely.

Reports suggest the U.S. may have played a greater role than has officially been admitted.

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jonathan Conricus, a former IDF spokesperson, says Iran is "the weakest that I've ever seen it" after Israel's launch of Operation Rising Lion.

James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official onlineA Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused outrage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the c…

DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” retained its lead at the South Korean box office over the June 13–15 weekend, grossing $2.3 million from 318,960 admissions. The live-action remake has now amassed $7.3 million after two weeks on release, according to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the…

There’s even one for people who hate big spoons.

Some of the women were held alone for extended periods and spent eight months in tunnels, an Israeli medical official said.

U.S. oil prices already jumped last week, which could cause prices at the pump to rise about 20 cents a gallon in the coming weeks, according to one estimate.

Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau shelved Boba Fett as soon as they dug him back up, but he may resurface again in the near-ish future.

America is not a place where tanks normally roll through the streets on the president’s birthday. This is a machismo that can lead only to intimidation and violence.

BookLore turns ebook chaos into a modern, streamlined library you control completely.

Thinking about picking up a new Samsung device? You’re not the only one. Samsung, as usual, has different options on offer, like the sleek and ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge and the top-of-the-line Galaxy S25 Ultra. There are also the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, but is June the right month to […

A study led by University of Manchester epidemiologists has revealed which opioid painkillers are most likely to be associated with constipation in patients with non-cancer pain.

This isn’t just a bruised-ego issue. It’s an issue that directly impacts your company culture, impact, and employee retention.

AST SpaceMobile has reached a deal enabling bankrupt satellite operator Ligado Networks to pay the more than $500 million it owes Viasat, in exchange for L-band spectrum to boost its planned direct-to-smartphone services.
The post AST SpaceMobile reaches deal to bankroll Ligado’s Viasat settlement a…

While Silicon Valley executives like those from Palantir, Meta, and OpenAI are grabbing headlines for trading their Brunello Cucinelli vests for Army Reserve uniforms, a quieter transformation has been underway in the U.S. Navy. How? Well, the Navy’s Chief Technology Officer Justin Fanelli says he h…

Explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv Friday night local time, as sirens rang out across Israel amid what the Israeli military said was an Iranian missile attack.

New research from the University of Minnesota Medical School suggests that different genetic forms of autism may lead to similar patterns in brain activity and behavior. The findings were recently published in Nature Neuroscience.

The PM urges restraint following Israeli strikes targeting nuclear and military sites in Iran.

In a statement early Friday morning, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement calling the dozens of strikes against Iran "successful."

In the six months since Mahsa Amini's death, Iranian security forces have reportedly used draconian tactics to try to suppress dissent.View Entire Post ›

Interpol's Operation Secure arrested more than 30 suspects across Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Nauru, and seized 117 command-and-control servers allegedly used to run widespread phishing, business email compromise, and other cyber scams.

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This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Are we ready to hand AI agents the keys? In recent months, a new class of agents has arrived on the scene: ones built using large language models. Any action that…

Google today surprisingly released a major 3.0 update for Snapseed that entirely redesigns the photo editing app on iPhone and iPad.



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TensorWave, a leader in AMD-powered AI infrastructure solutions, today announced the deployment of AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs in its high-performance cloud platform.

Vaccinated patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients with the same condition, new research suggests. The study found vaccinated patients were less likely to stay on dialysis after discharge, and more likely to survive, than u…

During the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple previewed its upcoming iPadOS 26 software update. Alongside a new design called Liquid Glass, Apple also introduced true multitasking …
The post 5 ways iPadOS 26 will boost productivity for iPad users appeared first on BGR.

AMD plans to launch its second-generation rack-scale AI platform in 2027 with EPYC 'Verano' CPUs, Instinct MI500X GPUs, and Vulcano 800 GbE NICs, accelerating its roadmap to an annual cadence.

Save nearly 40% on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6-inch laptop at Best Buy.

Beijing has gained time to build up its own strengths by drawing out negotiations with the United States, using its chokehold over critical minerals.

Indoor heat exposure is a rising problem for service sector workers, according to a report authored by Hana Shepherd, an associate professor of sociology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick and a senior researcher with the Workplace Justice Lab@RU.

Reef "beauty salons" staffed by tiny cleaner fish aren t just for parasite removal they may also shape the microbial life of the entire ecosystem. A fascinating new study shows these bustling fish stations influence which microbes move around the reef, possibly helping or harming coral health. Clean…

Diverse, high-quality data is a prerequisite for reliable, effective, and ethical AI solutions.

CarPlay is gaining a lot of new features with iOS 26, including a Liquid Glass design, Live Activities, widgets, the ability to use Tapbacks and view pinned conversations in the Messages app, and more. But that's not all, as Apple has outlined another change coming to CarPlay with iOS 26 in a WWDC 2…

Anzu announced it has received an investment of an undisclosed amount from Amex Ventures to support its in-game advertising solutions.

Firefox is the only major browser not backed by a billionaire and our independence shapes everything we build. This independence allows us to prioritize building products and tools, which shape the future of the internet for the better. And it means we have to be intentional about where we invest ou…

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Mistral AI partners with Nvidia to launch European AI infrastructure platform, challenging US cloud giants while unveiling breakthrough reasoning models that rival OpenAI.

Business and security executives in the South Asian nation worry over AI, cybersecurity, new digital privacy regulations, and a talent gap that hobbles innovation.

The second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national pol…

The parent company of Outside magazine has laid off 20 members of the magazine’s editorial and business staffs, leaving doubt about the ongoing viability of the publication in print and online. The news came in a companywide email last Thursday from CEO Robin Thurston announcing the purchase of Innt…

Israel is considering taking military action against Iran — most likely without U.S. support — in the coming days, even as President Donald Trump is in advanced discussions with Tehran about a diplomatic deal to curtail its nuclear program, according to five people with knowledge of the situation

Uniformed soldiers cheered and booed along with political statements, something typically frowned upon and potentially a violation of military regulations.

President Donald Trump has promised swift retribution for any violence against law enforcement by protesters in Los Angeles.“IF THEY SPIT, WE WILL HIT, and I promise you they will be hit harder than they have ever been hit before,” he wrote on his social media platform after making a similar stateme…

A 7-year-old boy was caught on video crying for his undocumented father, who was arrested by ICE agents. In L.A., ICE said they arrested a number of undocumented immigrants with criminal records, including murder. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

The move comes as US talks over Iran's nuclear programme appear to have stalled in recent days.

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The app could soon receive a translucent status bar, a new progress bar, and a cool loading animation.

Wikipedia is backing off AI article summaries… for now. Earlier this month, the platform trialed the feature in its mobile app. To say they weren't well-received by editors would be an understatement. The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) paused the test a day later.
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Three-time U.S. Open champion Tiger Woods says this week's major at Oakmont "favors long hitters" and the ability to control "shorter iron" shots.

These five CEOs get brutally honest about leadership, pressure and letting go of control.

Tyler Adams said the U.S. soccer team has tuned out criticism from former players.

If you're down about Arc browser going away, fret not, because the Browser Company has something that might change the way we think about web browsers.

A new machine learning approach tries to better emulate the human brain, in hopes of creating more capable agentic AI.

Exclusive: World-first footage exposed of birds past their egg-laying days being suffocated for supermarket meat

In Reiner Knizia's Rebirth, you get an extraordinary pair of related tabletop board games, one of which is great for casual play, while the other is capable of satisfying hardcore strategists.

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Bioengineering researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a soft, thin, stretchable bioelectronic device that can be implanted into a tadpole embryo's neural plate, the early-stage, flat structure that folds to become the 3D brain and …

New research has found that older people with cancer had better daily functioning, improved mood, stronger illness understanding, and a higher quality of life if they participated in a telehealth-based care program called Geriatric Assessment-Guided Intervention-Supportive Care (GAIN-S).

The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro combines AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features.

The apparent new facility could help Pyongyang follow through on pledges to continue ramping up production of fissile materials.

The judge just announced in court that a settlement has been reached in the historic defamation case between Fox News and Dominion Voting Systems.

Scientists have discovered that people with COPD have lung cells that contain over three times as much soot-like carbon as those of smokers without the disease. These overloaded cells are larger and trigger more inflammation, suggesting that pollution and carbon buildup not just smoking may drive th…

Ryan and Ben welcome Tulsee Doshi and Logan Kilpatrick from Google's DeepMind to discuss the advanced capabilities of the new Gemini 2.5.

"The stakes are high, but a better path is possible," writes Trump’s first Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams.

The U.K. and allies sanctioned Israeli ministers for inciting violence and expanding settlements in the occupied West Bank.

Apple's software engineering chief Craig Federighi and marketing chief Greg Joswiak are on a media tour this week, following the WWDC 2025 keynote.





The latest interview comes from The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern, who sat down with Federighi and Joswiak to discuss Apple's delayed personal…

We wanted to build a course for new Mastra devs to get started quickly. However, we knew videos would go out of date and be more difficult to maintain.We decided to launch our "course" as an MCP server. This way your coding agent actually teaches the course content to you and can help you write the …

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