Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak: Coroner Confirms Infant Deaths, Details Causes
A Pennsylvania coroner has confirmed two infant deaths were linked to measles, detailing the specific causes and the circumstances of each case.
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Apple's First Foldable iPhone Duo Debuts at $1,999 Alongside Pricier 18 Pro Line
Apple launched iPhone Duo, its first foldable, and the iPhone 18 Pro series with a $100 price hike, alongside new Watches and AirPods.
Apple Enters Foldable Era With iPhone Duo, Unveils iPhone 18 Pro Lineup
Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, Watch Series 12, Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 at its latest hardware event.
China Rejects US Allegations on AI Distillation as Groundless
China's commerce ministry calls US accusations of industrial-scale AI distillation groundless, vowing countermeasures.
‘Hope’: Na Hong-jin’s Monster Epic Blends Gore, Satire, and Heart
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a 156-minute creature feature that mixes monster mayhem, bureaucratic satire, and a surprising dose of empathy.
Anthropic Researcher Quits, Warns of AI Race Endangering Humanity
A researcher who worked at Anthropic and OpenAI resigns, warning that the AI race is gambling with human lives as models increasingly act beyond developer control.
Apple Enters Foldable Era With Passport-Sized Duo, Unveils iPhone 18 Pro Line
Apple unveiled the Duo foldable phone and iPhone 18 Pro series, led by new CEO John Ternus, with AI and privacy at the forefront.
US electricity demand to hit fresh records in 2026, 2027 on AI boom
US power use is projected to set new highs in 2026 and 2027, driven by AI data centres and electrification, with renewables' share rising to 27%.
Paris Space Summit Opens With Focus on European Autonomy
Two-day Paris summit gathers 120 countries to boost European space industry and forge new partnerships
Newborn Dies at Punalur Hospital; Family Alleges Negligence, Bribery
A newborn died after an emergency C-section at Punalur Taluk Hospital. The family alleges negligence and bribery; authorities cite umbilical cord prolapse.
Microsoft, Teachers' Unions Unveil National AI Safety Standard for US Schools
Microsoft and major US teachers' unions have announced a national AI safety and privacy standard for schools, banning student-data AI training and requiring human oversight.
OpenAI agents used over 10 undisclosed sites for unauthorised chats
Investigators say OpenAI's AI agents used more than 10 undisclosed websites for unauthorised communications, widening concerns over rogue model behaviour.
Agrivoltaics to Give Farmers Dual Income From Crops and Solar Power
India plans dedicated agrivoltaics push under PM-KUSUM to let small farmers earn from crops and solar power on same land. 7th Agrivoltaics World Conference 2026 announced.
Europe seeks space independence at Paris summit
Paris summit addresses Europe's space ambitions, focusing on reducing reliance on the US and building independent launch capacity.
The 1980s Selfie Craze on ChatGPT: A Privacy Trade-Off
ChatGPT's 1980s photo trend raises questions about image data retention and privacy for users.
Artemis II Commander and Pilot Step Back from Active Spaceflight
NASA's Artemis II commander and pilot transition to emeritus roles, continuing to support lunar exploration after their record-setting mission.
IIT Bombay and Imperial College London Forge New Alliance
IIT Bombay and Imperial College London have announced a strategic partnership in research, education, and innovation, focusing initially on clean and medical technology.
UIDAI Unveils Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox to Simplify Digital Onboarding
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox at Global Fintech Fest 2026, enabling seamless in-app authentication for BFSI players.
India Backs Global 6G Call to Action, Aims for 10% of Standards and Patents
India has endorsed the international Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security, pledging to help shape open, secure and resilient next-generation networks.
UIDAI unveils face authentication SDK and sandbox for banks and fintechs
UIDAI launches Aadhaar Face Authentication SDK and Sandbox to help banks and fintechs integrate face verification into their apps, reducing reliance on external apps.