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A Waymo self-driving vehicle was captured on video appearing to block an ambulance as first responders rushed to a deadly shooting in Austin’s entertainment district, raising new questions about how autonomous vehicles operate during emergencies. The incident occurred during the response to a shooting on West Sixth Street, a busy corridor of bars and restaurants…
Safe-haven currencies including the Japanese yen and Swiss franc strengthened in early trading after weekend strikes involving Iran unsettled markets, as investors moved toward assets typically viewed as more defensive during periods of geopolitical stress. The gains in the yen and franc came as headlines focused on military developments tied to Iran. Reuters reported that…
OpenAI has announced a $110 billion funding round backed by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, marking one of the largest investments ever disclosed for an AI company. The company said the financing will support its work to scale AI systems and expand access to its technology. The announcement was also reported by Reuters and CNBC, which…
The U.N. Security Council convened an emergency session Saturday to address the conflict involving Iran, as the United States and Israel clashed with Iran during the meeting and the U.N. secretary-general condemned attacks tied to the escalating crisis. The session was called amid intensifying tensions and military action involving Iran, according to reporting from Reuters…
Three people were killed and 14 others were hospitalized after a shooting on Sixth Street in downtown Austin, Texas, and the suspect was killed by Austin police, according to local reports and statements cited by multiple outlets. The shooting unfolded in the Sixth Street area, a busy nightlife corridor lined with bars and clubs. Austin…
Three people were killed, including the suspected shooter, and 14 others were injured in a shooting at a bar on Austin’s West 6th Street near the University of Texas, authorities said. The FBI is investigating the case, including whether there is any potential connection to terrorism. The shooting happened in the West 6th Street entertainment…
Photos published by multiple news outlets captured a wave of public reaction around the world following an attack on Iran and the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The images, circulated in photo galleries from outlets including WRAL and the Ottumwa Courier, show scenes of grief, anger and heightened security as people…
Nine people were killed in a missile attack on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, according to multiple news reports, as Iran launched strikes in the region. The reports said the deaths occurred after a direct missile impact in Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem. Several outlets also reported dozens of people were injured in the…
A new warning about “silent failure at scale” is focusing attention on a specific AI risk that could throw businesses into disorder as companies embed automated systems deeper into core operations, according to a recent CNBC report. The concern centers on AI systems that can appear to function normally while producing flawed outputs that go…
Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s capital, Tehran, as Iran launched wider counterattacks following the killing of the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to published reports. Israel said it was targeting Tehran as explosions were reported in the city. The strikes came amid an escalating exchange that has expanded beyond earlier attacks, with Iran responding…
Three people were killed and 14 others were injured after a shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, authorities said. Police identified a suspected gunman and said the person was killed by officers. The shooting happened at a bar in Austin, according to officials. The victims included people who were pronounced dead and others who…
Afghanistan’s government said it thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base, a major military facility north of Kabul, as fighting between the two neighbors entered a fourth day. Afghan officials said Pakistani jets approached Afghan airspace with the apparent intent to strike the base, but the attempt was stopped before any attack could…