A Qatari negotiating team is in Tehran seeking to help secure a deal between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the war, according to a source cited by Reuters. The effort places Qatar, a longtime regional interlocutor, at the center of a high-stakes diplomatic push involving Washington and Tehran. The source said the…

Atlanta officials issued a boil water advisory for parts of the city after a power failure at a water treatment plant affected the system serving several neighborhoods, including downtown. The advisory applies to customers in Downtown Atlanta and nearby areas, with reports indicating coverage that includes neighborhoods such as Vine City and Grant Park, among…

Meta has quietly launched a new standalone app called Forum, positioning it as a Reddit-like place for discussions tied to Facebook Groups. The app, named “Forum,” is a Meta product and is described in recent coverage as a dedicated space for group conversations. Reports say it functions as a separate, focused experience for Facebook Groups…

Google is back in the glasses business, and the company’s latest AI-powered prototype is closer to feeling like a real product than its earlier attempts. After hands-on time with the new glasses, the biggest takeaway is that the core idea works: lightweight, conversational help that fits into daily life. The remaining gaps are less about…

President Donald Trump is set to swear in Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve on Thursday, installing a new leader at the U.S. central bank as the president pushes for lower interest rates. The swearing-in is scheduled for May 22 at the White House, according to multiple reports. Coverage of the ceremony is…

Meta has quietly launched a new Reddit-like app called Forum, introducing a standalone place for discussions that draws on the company’s existing Facebook Groups ecosystem. Forum is a dedicated app designed around conversation threads and community posts, positioning it as a simpler, more focused experience than navigating groups inside the main Facebook app. The launch…

Google is planning a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses, marking its first smart-glasses release since the company’s earlier Google Glass effort. The forthcoming device is being framed as a direct competitor to Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, with four new features positioned as key differentiators. The plan has been outlined in recent reporting from multiple…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has made “slight progress” in talks involving Iran and the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, while making clear Washington does not support any “tolling system” for passage through the strategic waterway. Rubio’s comments came as diplomatic engagement continued amid broader uncertainty over the direction of…

Samsung’s next foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 8, is being framed in a new report as a sign the company is losing momentum in foldable smartphones even before Apple releases a rumored “iPhone Fold.” The assessment, published by Wccftech, argues Samsung’s iterative approach with the Fold line is no longer enough to define the category…

A proposed “towering arch” backed by former President Donald Trump has cleared another federal hurdle, moving the project further along in the approval process despite continued public pushback. The latest decision came through a federal review step required before the project can advance. Supporters of the arch say the approval marks progress toward construction, while…

Guzman y Gomez shares jumped as much as 20% after the fast-food chain said it will exit the U.S. market, a move the company framed as a shift in focus back to its core business. The company’s announcement set off an immediate rally in its stock, with shares rising as much as 20% in trading…

Poland has issued an entry ban against Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, following international reaction to a video showing the treatment of activists linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla. The decision makes Poland the latest European country to take direct action aimed at an Israeli cabinet minister in connection with the handling of foreign activists…