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A Spirit Airlines passenger with dementia was found dead after being left at an airport, according to a lawsuit that alleges the man was “abandoned” by airline staff. The allegations are laid out in a civil complaint reported by The Independent, which says the passenger had dementia and needed assistance while traveling. The lawsuit claims…
OpenAI has introduced a new safety feature called “Trusted Contact,” designed to provide an additional safeguard in situations where a user may be at risk of self-harm. The new measure is tied to OpenAI’s work on safety systems for ChatGPT and related products. OpenAI described the feature as a way to add a trusted person…
Google’s May 2026 software update for Pixel phones is drawing fresh criticism from users who say it did not resolve ongoing battery drain problems, even as the release addressed other issues. The update rolled out to supported Google Pixel devices as part of the company’s regular monthly patch cycle. In user reports cited by multiple…
A new design leak is offering a clearer picture of what a foldable “iPhone Ultra” could look like, describing an elegant internal layout that emphasizes modularity and repairability as defining features of Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The report, published by Notebookcheck and echoed by other outlets covering Apple rumors, centers on an internal design said…
A tornado warning was issued for parts of Tallahassee and surrounding North Florida communities as severe thunderstorms moved through the area, prompting residents to take immediate shelter. The warning covered portions of Northeast Tallahassee, according to local reports from WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News. WCTV also reported a severe weather threat during the Thursday morning…
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles announced a surprise resignation six months after winning reelection, setting in motion a leadership change in North Carolina’s largest city. Lyles made the announcement in a public statement, according to the Charlotte Observer, which also published the full text of her resignation statement. The resignation comes shortly after she secured another…
Google is launching a $9.99-per-month AI health coach on May 19, expanding the company’s push to fold fitness and wellness tools under the Google Health brand. The product, called Google Health Coach, is becoming globally available, according to a post on the company’s blog. TechCrunch also reported the May 19 launch date and the $9.99…
Google on Tuesday announced the Fitbit Air, a new $99 fitness tracker designed for all-day wear without a screen. The device targets users who want continuous tracking in a minimal band format while relying on a companion experience rather than on-wrist readouts. Fitbit Air is being introduced under Google’s Fitbit brand as a screen-less tracker…
European Union officials have told airlines they must still pay passenger compensation when flights are canceled because of a fuel crisis, rejecting arguments that shortages automatically exempt carriers from paying under EU air passenger rights rules. The position applies to flights covered by EU passenger protections, including many departures from EU airports and certain arrivals…
A Maersk-operated commercial ship transited the Strait of Hormuz under protection from the U.S. military, according to Maersk and multiple published reports. The passage through the narrow waterway linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman was carried out with a U.S. Navy escort. Maersk said one of its ships moved through the strait…
DoorDash says it plans to spend more than $50 million this spring on gas price relief for its delivery drivers, a move aimed at easing fuel costs as drivers continue to shoulder expenses tied directly to completing orders. The company’s plan, reported by multiple outlets including Spectrum News, involves funding that DoorDash says will go…
Jim Cramer said major technology companies cannot afford to be cheap when it comes to spending on artificial intelligence, arguing that the competitive stakes are too high for the sector to pull back on investment. Cramer, a CNBC host and longtime market commentator, framed AI spending as a core business necessity for Big Tech rather…