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A complex emergency on a barge escalated into a blast nearly an hour after responders arrived to rescue trapped workers.

The organization will place the No. 8 entry into a temporary hiatus after Kyle Busch retires to preserve the number for his son's eventual arrival.

The Department of Defense has released 51 videos and historical documents spanning 80 years, following a presidential order for increased transparency on

The uncrewed vehicle completed a mission to the Indian Ocean despite stage engine failures, clearing a path for NASA's lunar goals and a historic IPO.

Authorities have ordered tens of thousands to leave their homes near an aerospace facility as a compromised chemical tank threatens to fail or detonate.

Alphabet-owned Waymo has issued a voluntary recall and suspended services in several regions after robotaxis repeatedly entered standing water.

Federal investigators restricted access to dozens of crash files after users converted visual spectrograms back into cockpit audio recordings.

Following the interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, returning activists and foreign governments report injuries and 'appalling' treatment in

Prime Minister Carney emphasized Alberta's essential role in Canada after Premier Danielle Smith announced a vote to determine the province's future
The new AI-generated icon style follows a viral trend and expands the personalization options available on Android devices.

A federal judge ruled the government launched a 'vindictive prosecution' to justify the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a notorious megaprison.

Startups are allegedly labeling committed but uncollected revenue as annual recurring revenue to meet growth expectations, a practice described by some as

The Russian president ordered military proposals for a response to an attack in Luhansk that left six dead, while Kyiv maintains it targeted a military

The S-1 filing outlines a record-shattering valuation and executive compensation tied to the establishment of a Mars colony.

A major overhaul to Google Search prioritizes AI summaries that appear broken or useless for simple vocabulary searches.

Health officials cite regional spread and the lack of a proven vaccine for the rare Bundibugyo strain as key factors in the heightened risk assessment.

New prototypes tested at Google I/O feature visual overlays and Gemini AI integration, bridging the gap between audio wearables and augmented reality.

Researchers aim to begin clinical trials for a new vaccine targeting the rare Bundibugyo species within two to three months.

An appeals court has voided the 2023 Republican People's Party leadership vote, potentially restoring former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu and boosting

Authorities allege YouTuber Kim Se-ui used artificial intelligence to fabricate audio evidence that derailed the career of actor Kim Soo-hyun.

The activist who launched a global resistance against fast food died in his hometown of Bra after decades of advocating for sustainable agriculture.

The global content and technology firm will provide updates during a scheduled presentation on May 18, 2026.

The announcement follows a recent cancellation of a smaller deployment and occurs as the U.S. reduces its military presence in Germany.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Faustine Jackson Mafwele for gross violations involving Kenyan and Ugandan rights defenders.