Google has released a Google Home update that upgrades the app’s built-in voice assistant to Gemini and adds new controls for compatible smart cameras, expanding how users can manage devices and view footage from the same place. The update centers on two areas: voice and video. On the voice side, Gemini replaces or upgrades the…
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, prompting an emergency response and renewed warnings for visitors traveling in bear country. The incident was reported in Yellowstone, where the hikers were attacked by a bear identified in reports as a grizzly. The two people suffered injuries and were able to receive…
Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the Ronettes, has died at 80, multiple outlets reported. Ross was a founding member of the influential girl group best known for its 1960s run of hits and its signature sound and style. Her death marks the loss of the final remaining voice from the trio that…
OpenAI has released a public statement titled “Our principles,” outlining the organization’s stated commitments and how it says it approaches its work. The statement, published by OpenAI, is presented as a set of guiding principles for the company. It is framed as an organizational reference point, describing how OpenAI says it intends to make decisions…
Indian drugmaker Sun Pharma said it will buy U.S. pharmaceutical company Organon in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, a major cross-border acquisition that would expand Sun Pharma’s footprint in the United States. The transaction, announced in recent reports by CNBC and Reuters, values Organon at nearly $12 billion. Sun Pharma and Organon have…
Investigators are examining anti-Trump sentiment as a possible motive in the shooting tied to the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, as authorities review writings attributed to the suspect and scrutinize indications that the Trump administration was the intended target. According to published reports, authorities are reviewing writings linked to a California teacher suspected in the…
A small plane crash near the Twin Cities has killed two people, including North Dakota state Rep. Liz Conmy of Fargo, authorities and multiple news outlets reported. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are beginning an investigation into the crash. The crash occurred in Minnesota near Crystal Airport, a busy general aviation airport in…
Maryland lawmakers are moving to ban “dynamic pricing” statewide, a step that would restrict companies from changing prices for goods and services based on consumer data and real-time signals. The proposal, described in coverage as a ban on “dynamic pricing” and “surveillance pricing,” would apply across Maryland and could affect large retailers and grocery chains,…
Two former Israeli prime ministers have agreed to merge their political parties in a bid to mount a stronger challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections, according to published reports. The agreement brings together two separate factions led by former premiers who have each served in Israel’s top office and are now aligning…
King Charles III will proceed with a planned trip to the United States after a security review, Buckingham Palace has confirmed, keeping the visit on track despite concerns that emerged following a shooting scare connected to a correspondents’ dinner in Washington. The palace said the trip will go ahead after officials assessed security arrangements. The…
A bomb attack on a highway in Colombia has killed 19 people, according to multiple news reports, after earlier death toll figures were revised upward. The blast hit along a roadway in Colombia, with reports describing it as a highway or road bombing. Outlets including DW.com, RFI, The Straits Times, and the Northeast Mississippi Daily…
A new report says Apple is considering a significant design change for a future iPhone tied to the product’s 20th anniversary, including a “quad-curved” display. The claim was published by GSMArena, which described it as a new rumor about Apple’s plans. The report centers on a display design that curves on all four sides, a…