70 m. ago Air Canada suspends operations as flight attendants go on strike

More than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike after a deadline to reach a deal passed, leaving travelers around the world stranded and scrambling during the peak summer travel season.

Events

3 h. ago Gear News of the Week: A New Privacy Phone Arrives, and Samsung Has a $30K 115

Plus: Ultrahuman’s Ring now tracks ovulation, Nomad Cycles wants to make a fully repairable ebike, and Sling TV has new subscription options.

Politics

9 h. ago Trump hails meeting with Putin as 'productive' after talks over Ukraine fail to reach a breakthrough

Trump hails meeting with Putin as 'productive' after talks over Ukraine fail to reach a breakthrough  CNBC

Politics

9 h. ago Alaska summit as it happened: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin fail to reach Ukraine peace deal at high

Alaska summit as it happened: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin fail to reach Ukraine peace deal at high-stakes meeting, US leader says advice to Volodymyr Zelenskyy is to ‘make a deal’  Financial Times

Politics

10 h. ago At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin

President Trump’s failure to reach an accord on Ukraine only made his warm welcome for the Russian leader more striking.

Politics

12 h. ago Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to End Standards of Care for Detained Migrant Children

Court-mandated oversight will remain in place for migrant children in custody. Lawyers have reported poor medical care and lack of sunlight and showers.

Events

12 h. ago Facebook Thought Letting Their AI Chatbot Seduce Children Was OK!

There are a lot of ethical debates surrounding artificial intelligence. This? This should not even be considered a debate. We are frankly astounded that anyone would ever have been able to back this use of AI. You’ll see what we mean in a moment… OK, so Reuters did a deep dive into the story of a death [...] Read More... The post Facebook Thought Letting Their AI Chatbot Seduce Children Was OK! appeared first on Perez Hilton.

Technology

12 h. ago Mark Cuban says Trump running for a third term would push him into 2028 race

Former Shark Tank investor Mark Cuban ruled out 2028 presidential bid but would reconsider if Trump attempts to run for a third term, preferring to focus on his family.

Politics

13 h. ago Live updates: Trump, Putin don’t reach an agreement after talks in Alaska over Russia

Live updates: Trump, Putin don’t reach an agreement after talks in Alaska over Russia-Ukraine war  The Washington Post

Politics

15 h. ago DC reaches legal settlement with Trump administration over federal police takeover

Federal court dispute ends with compromise allowing Trump administration police control while blocking DEA chief appointment and maintaining local police leadership structure.

Politics

16 h. ago Senator Josh Hawley Begins Child Safety Inquiry Into Meta’s A.I. Bot

Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri, said he would look into whether the social media company’s artificial intelligence technology endangers children.

Politics

17 h. ago Brain implants that decode a person's inner voice may threaten privacy

A new brain-computer interface can decode a person's inner monologue. That could help paralyzed people communicate, but also suggests scientists are one step closer to reading a person's thoughts.

Events

17 h. ago Sen. Hawley to probe Meta after report finds its AI chatbots flirt with kids

“Is there anything - ANYTHING - Big Tech won’t do for a quick buck?” Hawley wrote in a post on X announcing the investigation.

Politics

17 h. ago Neil Young quits Facebook over Meta AI policy allowing ‘sensual’ chats with minors

Neil Young quits Facebook over Meta AI policy allowing ‘sensual’ chats with minors  San Francisco Chronicle

Events

20 h. ago Hawley opens probe into Meta after reports of AI romantic exchanges with minors

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., launched an investigation into Meta after reports revealed that the company greenlit internal policies that allowed AI chatbots to have "romantic" and "sensual" exchanges with children.

Politics

22 h. ago Stacy: There’s a path for Seahawks, Mariners to reach rare feat together

Stacy: There’s a path for Seahawks, Mariners to reach rare feat together  Seattle Sports

Politics

22 h. ago Internal Documents Show Meta Allowed AI Chatbots to Have Romantic Discussions with Children

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has come under fire after an internal document revealed that its chatbots were permitted to engage in "sensual" conversations with children. According to the AI standards document, Meta felt it was appropriate to tell an eight-year-old boy that “every inch of you is a masterpiece – a treasure I cherish deeply.” The post Internal Documents Show Meta Allowed AI Chatbots to Have Romantic Discussions with Children appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

34 h. ago Jackie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ Mother and an Early Amazon Investor, Dies at 78

Ms. Bezos and her husband invested about $245,000 in Amazon when the online bookstore was in its first year.

Events

41 h. ago Plan for Israeli Settlements Advances and Will ‘Bury’ Palestinian Statehood, Minister Vows

Bezalel Smotrich, the finance minister, said on Thursday that a plan to significantly expand a settlement near occupied East Jerusalem had won approval. But a procedural step remained.

Politics

43 h. ago Rideshare drivers will soon get their share of $175 million in restitution

The payments come as a result of a settlement agreement reached by Uber, Lyft, and the state Attorney General's Office. The post Rideshare drivers will soon get their share of $175 million in restitution appeared first on Boston.com.

Economics