2 h. ago AI 'reanimations': Making facsimiles of the dead raises ethical quandaries

Christopher Pelkey was shot and killed in a road range incident in 2021. On May 8, 2025, at the sentencing hearing for his killer, an AI video reconstruction of Pelkey delivered a victim impact statement. The trial judge reported being deeply moved by this performance and issued the maximum sentence for manslaughter.

Events

2 h. ago Red Sox raise doxxing concerns to police after Rafael Devers trade, officials say

Police in Massachusetts said they were notified of reports by the Boston Red Sox that team executives were doxxed following the trade of Rafael Devers.

Events

4 h. ago G20 countries could produce enough renewable energy for the whole world: What needs to happen

The world's most developed economies have also burned the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analyzed the potential for renewable energy in each of the G20 countries. They concluded that the G20 is in a position to generate enough renewable energy to supply the world. For African countries to benefit, they must adopt long-term renewable energy plans and policies and secure finance from G20 countries to set up renewable energy systems.

Politics

4 h. ago Applied Intuition raises $600 million as it pushes further into defense

The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year -- and then some.

Economics

4 h. ago Applied Intuition raises $600M as it pushes further into defense

The buzzy AI-powered autonomous vehicle software company doubles its valuation from last year -- and then some.

Events

4 h. ago Global oil demand to dip in 2030, first drop since COVID: IEA

Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 COVID pandemic, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Politics

4 h. ago How Trump's travel ban could disrupt the way knowledge about health is shared

Global health specialists talk about the consequences of the full or partial ban on travel to the U.S. from 19 countries.

Politics

4 h. ago In just 3 months, Ramp’s valuation jumped to $16B, up from $13B

Spend management startup Ramp announced on Tuesday that it raised a $200 million Series E led by its largest investor, Founders Fund.

Politics

4 h. ago How market reactions to recent U.S. tariffs hint at start of global shift for nation

How market reactions to recent U.S. tariffs hint at start of global shift for nation  Harvard Gazette

Politics

5 h. ago Obama Steps Back Into the Public Eye Amid Political and Global Unrest

He will appear on Tuesday evening in Hartford, Conn., alongside the writer Heather Cox Richardson, at a time of deep volatility for his party, the country and the world.

Politics

9 h. ago California's 'No Robo Bosses Act' advances, taking aim at AI in the workplace

One company offers Bay Area employers artificial intelligence that filters potential hires by combing through 10,000 public online sources looking for references to violence or illegal drugs. Another uses the technology to scan workers' office emails for signs of dissatisfaction or burnout. Others offer AI analysis of workers' every online action in the workplace.

Events

10 h. ago Observability startup Coralogix becomes a unicorn, eyes India expansion

Coralogix, an Israeli startup offering a full-stack observability and security platform, has raised $115 million at a pre-money valuation of over $1 billion, almost doubling in three years from its last round in 2022. With the influx of cash, the startup is looking to expand its engineering base in India and develop its AI agent. […]

Politics

10 h. ago Exclusive: Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say

Exclusive: Trump administration disbands group focused on pressuring Russia, sources say  Reuters

Politics

11 h. ago Prominent global VC Endeavor Catalyst is raising $300M, sources say

Endeavor Catalyst, the co-investment fund affiliated with global entrepreneurial network Endeavor Global, is raising a new $300 million fund, its fifth and largest fund yet, as it looks to deepen its bet on high-growth startups across Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, TechCrunch has learned. The new fund, according to sources, is […]

Politics

12 h. ago US still has no UN ambassador as world leaders convene amid multifront crises

U.S. still without U.N. ambassador after 150 days of Trump's presidency despite Mike Waltz's nomination in May, raising concerns about America's influence amid global challenges.

Politics

13 h. ago Republicans Fight Uphill in a Virginia Governor’s Race That Will Test Anger at Trump

The Democratic candidate for governor, Abigail Spanberger, is raising far more cash than her Republican rival, Winsome Earle-Sears, in a state where federal work force cuts are being acutely felt.

Politics

14 h. ago Fake cop suspected in lawmaker assassination had extensive security training before 'targeted' attack

Vance Boelter allegedly used police uniform and silicon mask to target Minnesota lawmakers in separate shootings, raising questions about his access to law enforcement equipment.

Events

15 h. ago Despite low gas prices, solar, wind remain cheapest sources of power in US

Despite low gas prices, solar, wind remain cheapest sources of power in US  pv magazine International

Politics

16 h. ago Purdue Pharma settlement could bring $12.2 million to Alaska

Purdue Pharma settlement could bring $12.2 million to Alaska  Alaska's News Source

Economics

18 h. ago South Africa Built a Medical Research Powerhouse. Trump Cuts Have Demolished It.

The budget cuts threaten global progress on everything from heart disease to H.I.V. — and could affect American drug companies, too.

Politics