Facebook’s AI wants to scan your photos — even those you’ve never shared
Facebook is asking users for permission to scan their phone’s camera roll, including photos the app was previously never granted access to, so it can generate versions edited with artificial intelligence. The new feature is raising serious questions, given the platform’s opaque terms of service regarding its collection of AI-generated data. Users attempting to create […]
War powers bill to keep Trump from further striking Iran fails in Senate
A resolution that would have blocked President Donald Trump from further military intervention in Iran narrowly failed Friday evening in the U.S. Senate. Led by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., Senate Joint Resolution 59 asserted the War Powers Act of 1973 requires Trump to first obtain permission from Congress before any further military action against Iran. Kaine […]
Ninth New Orleans prison escapee arrested, leaving 1 on the run
Authorities in Louisiana announced on Friday, June 27 that they apprehended one of the inmates who escaped from the Orleans Justice Center. Ten people escaped from the jail on May 16, meaning one escapee is still on the run. The Louisiana State Police said in a statement that 33-year-old Antoine Massey was located and arrested […]
NOAA redirects climate.gov to its homepage
Click on climate.gov and you’ll find yourself redirected. That’s because the site has been officially shut down. As of June 24, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) redirects climate.gov to the organization’s homepage, noaa.gov. “In compliance with Executive Order 14303 (“Restoring Gold Standard Science”), the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s June […]
Iran has funeral for commanders, scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Tehran, Iran’s capital, on June 28 was filled with hundreds of thousands of people mourning at a funeral for military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians killed during the 12-day war with Israel. News outlets reported that Saturday’s funeral was for 60 people, among them four women and four children. Those being mourned included armed forces […]
Minnesotans mourn Melissa and Mark Hortman as thousands pay respects
Hundreds gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary’s in Minneapolis to pay their respects to Democratic Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, and her husband Mark, on Saturday, June 28. Among those who went were former President Joe Biden, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. On Friday, June 27, the Hortmans and their dog, […]
Mexican navy seizes ‘narco sub’ carrying 3.5 tons of cocaine off Guerrero coast
They’re nicknamed “narco subs” — and the Mexican navy just sunk their hopes of distributing drugs in the United States. Mexico’s Security Secretary, Omar García Harfuch, posted on social media on Friday, June 27 that the navy seized the sub off the coast of Guerrero. According to the Navy, the submarine was carrying over 3.5 tons […]
Trump’s FAA pick advances over opposition from Democrats, Capt. Sully
President Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the U.S. air safety system moved a step closer to Senate confirmation despite opposition from one of the nation’s best-known and most beloved pilots. Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, who safely landed a damaged airliner in what became known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has strongly criticized the nominee, airline […]
Data centers, costly grid upgrades lead to high electricity bills in 2025
Many Americans had to crank up their air conditioning units this week, as a heat dome settled over much of the eastern United States. The cost of staying cool is higher now than a year ago, thanks to an increase in the price of electricity. Electricity costs were up 4.5% in May compared to a […]