SpaceX Starlink launch visible across the Carolinas Tuesday morning
A spectacular sight in the sky Tuesday morning as SpaceX Starlink launch was visible across the Carolinas.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
U.S. hurricane season is gearing up. And from Amanda and Boris onward, tropical cyclones’ names in the Pacific region are unfolding quickly. But why the monikers each year? Or at all?
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws.
North Carolina wildlife officials search for bear that injured Asheville woman inside her home
State wildlife authorities are attempting to trap and euthanize a food-conditioned black bear after it entered a Buncombe County home and injured a resident on Tuesday night.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot
OpenAI is launching a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers — the first generation to grow up with artificial intelligence — who are already using it for schoolwork, questions about daily life and even companionship.
Google unveils latest Pixel phones with slimmer cameras and more AI features
Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones, with slimmer cameras that include more a powerful zoom and artificial intelligence features designed to help users accomplish things with fewer taps and swipes.
Flock trying to calm public concerns by rolling out new guard rails
Flock is trying to quell public concerns about its surveillance network by rolling out guard rails for it.
ICE's plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel.
Millions crowd Spanish cities to see country's first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people crowded cloudless cities and towns in Spain in search of the best views of a total solar eclipse, when the alignment of the sun, moon and Earth will briefly plunge parts of the planet into darkness.
Toyota recalls 655K Camrys over display error that may deactivate turn signals and other indicators
Toyota is recalling about 655,000 Camry vehicles globally due to a display error that may deactivate safety indicators. Most of these cars were sold in the U.S., affecting over 508,000 model year 2025-2026 Camry Hybrids.
Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Meta's ambitions for world-changing AI technology
Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasizing open-source access. CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned Monday in an online essay against concentrating advanced AI under a few companies or governments.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions
The vote Thursday came one week after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times when he appeared before the panel.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment and declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci has repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer dozens of questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A 7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan's southern Kyushu island and dozens are injured or missing
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has shaken Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, leaving dozens of people missing or injured. The quake caused part of a shopping center in the town of Kashima to collapse on Tuesday and also a chimney collapsed at a paper factory. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted.
Wall Street's flip from AI stocks to elsewhere accelerates, while oil prices keep easing
Most U.S. stocks are rising after Coca-Cola and other companies reported stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected. But more drops for chip stocks and other AI winners are keeping Wall Street's gains in check on Tuesday, and the S&P 500 rose 0.3%.
French wildfire created a monster cloud, unleashing lightning that ignited more fires
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its towering smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said.
North Carolina officials challenge Duke Energy to make federal data center pledge legally binding
Gov. Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson are calling on Duke Energy to submit its voluntary federal commitments to the state Utilities Commission to protect residents from rising electricity bills.
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search
The European Union has fined Google $1 billion for breaking digital antitrust regulations. The EU says Google set up its search engine and Google Play to favor its own services over competitors. This is part of Brussels' ongoing efforts to regulate big tech companies.
OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
OpenAI has disclosed an "unprecedented cyber incident" where its AI system allegedly hacked into another AI company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that the incident occurred during model evaluations.
Chester Co., SC officials pause data centers for six months
Another local municipality is putting a pause on data centers. Chester County won't allow new data centers for six months.
DNA from the skull of an unknown Revolutionary War soldier reveals more than his name
Through DNA testing and old-fashioned sleuthing, the Maryland teenager who died in one of the last big battles of the American Revolution can now take his place in history, just in time for the 250th birthday of the nation he fought to create.
AI stocks slump again worldwide, while oil prices tick higher
Computer chipmakers and other winners of the AI boom are slumping again and weighing on stock markets worldwide. They’re helping to drown out strength for most of the rest of Wall Street on Thursday, leaving U.S. stock indexes mixed.
Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink
Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets. Brent crude’s price climbed nearly 10% Monday after the United States and Iran each said the Strait of Hormuz is under its control.
East Meck robotics team inspires future STEAM leaders
Students at East Mecklenburg High School are gaining hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathmatics through Avian Robotics Competition team.
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