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The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

The government cuts key data used in hurricane forecasting, and experts sound an alarm

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cutoff of key data from U.S.
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Denmark seeks to make it illegal to spread deepfake images, citing concern about misinformation

Denmark seeks to make it illegal to spread deepfake images, citing concern about misinformation

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark is taking steps toward enacting a ban on the use of “deepfake” imagery online, saying such digital manipulations can stir doubts about reality and foster misinformation.
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What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and Ashanti

What to Stream: 'The Bear,' Lorde, 'Smoke,' 'A Minecraft Movie,' 'Nosferatu' and Nelly and Ashanti

The Jack Black-led movie phenomenon “A Minecraft Movie” and Lorde's fourth studio album, "Virgin," are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the fee that is added to phone bills to provide billions of dollars a year in subsidized phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content

Brazil’s Supreme Court clears way to hold social media companies liable for user content

SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil’s Supreme Court agreed on Thursday on details of a decision to hold social media companies liable for what their users post, clearing the way for it go into effect within weeks.
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These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth

These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada .
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Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black

Windows' infamous 'blue screen of death' will soon turn black

Nearly every Windows user has had a run-in with the infamous “Blue Screen of Death” at some point in their computing life.
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Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns

Judge blocks Georgia's social media age verification law, citing free speech concerns

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia has become the latest state where a federal judge has blocked a law requiring age verification for social media accounts.
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Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?

Trumps drop 'Made in the USA' label for new phone and a debate ensues: How to define 'made'?

NEW YORK (AP) — When the Trump family unveiled a new phone before a giant American flag at its headquarters earlier this month, the pitch was simple and succinct, packed with pure patriotism: “Made in the U.S.A.
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More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply

More refunds are being sent to Fortnite players 'tricked' into unwanted purchases. How you can apply

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S.
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