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Pope Leo has issued his first encyclical on artificial intelligence, but the document’s central focus is less on the mechanics of new technology and more on what the Vatican is presenting as a moral and spiritual test for modern society. The encyclical, titled “Magnifica Humanitas,” frames AI as a context in which enduring questions about…

Pope Leo compared the threat posed by artificial intelligence to the biblical “Tower of Babel,” warning that powerful new technologies can deepen human division and outpace the moral limits needed to govern them. He called for the “disarmament” of AI and urged robust regulation as the church weighs what these tools could mean for the…

Iran said it has resolved “many issues” in negotiations with the United States but cautioned that a peace deal is not imminent, underscoring the gap between reported progress in talks and continued uncertainty over whether an agreement can be finalized. The remarks came as Iranian and U.S. negotiators continued intensified diplomatic efforts in the region….

Microsoft is bringing Copilot back to the Windows 11 desktop in a sidebar-style layout, with the assistant docked to the edge of the screen rather than appearing as a floating panel. The change is being tested as a new way to keep Copilot available while users work in other apps. The updated Copilot experience places…

Tech-ish.com has published a new explainer detailing the difference between Samsung’s One UI 8.5 and One UI 9, as questions continue to build around the company’s next software releases and which Galaxy devices will get them. The article, titled “One UI 8.5 and One UI 9 Explained: What’s the Difference,” sets out to clarify what…

Communities across several states are publishing local guides for Memorial Day 2026, listing parades, ceremonies and weekend activities scheduled around the holiday. Regional news outlets have begun rolling out location-based roundups to help residents find events in their area. In Ohio, the Dayton Daily News reported Memorial Day 2026 events planned in Dayton and across…

China has launched its Shenzhou 23 crewed spacecraft, sending three astronauts into orbit on a mission that includes a planned yearlong stay for one crew member, according to published reports. The launch marks the latest flight in China’s ongoing human spaceflight program. Shenzhou 23 carried a three-person crew, with one astronaut slated to remain in…

Travis Kelce drew attention at an NBA playoff game in Cleveland when he chugged a beer from his courtside seat as Taylor Swift looked on and reacted, creating one of the night’s most talked-about moments outside the action on the floor. Kelce and Swift attended Game 3 of the New York Knicks–Cleveland Cavaliers first-round series,…

Singapore reported a lower-than-expected inflation reading for April, with consumer prices rising 1.8%, while the government revised its economic growth outlook higher. The update covers April inflation and a fresh assessment of the city-state’s economic momentum. The inflation figure was reported at 1.8%, coming in below expectations, according to coverage by CNBC and MSN. Separately,…

Oil prices fell sharply in recent trading as investors reacted to renewed optimism that the United States and Iran could reach a deal that would ease tensions and potentially affect future oil supply expectations. Moves were broad across energy markets, with benchmark crude prices sliding and trading sentiment shifting toward risk-on positioning. Multiple market reports…

Investors delivered an unusually direct message on interest rates to Kevin Warsh, as market pricing reflected a clearer expectation that Federal Reserve policy could stay tighter for longer even as some recent commentary elsewhere has focused on rate cuts. The shift showed up in Treasury trading and broader market positioning tied to the expected path…

Xreal, a smartglasses maker partnering with Google, is publicly signaling new confidence that it has solved core challenges that have long made consumer smartglasses a difficult business. The company, Xreal, has positioned itself as Google’s smartglasses partner as the industry ramps up work on Android XR, Google’s extended-reality software effort. In recent coverage, Xreal said…