Iran Partially Restores Internet After 3-Month Government Blackout
After nearly 90 days offline due to government shutdowns amid conflict, Iran has begun partially restoring internet access, though full connectivity remains uncertain
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UK Court Upholds Police Facial Recognition Use Without New Legislation
A UK court rules that police can deploy facial recognition technology under existing policies despite civil liberties challenges, raising concerns over oversight and privacy
South Korean Starbucks Owner Apologizes Over Controversial Ad Campaign
Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin issued a second public apology after Starbucks Korea’s marketing campaign offended victims of the 1980 Gwangju democracy crackdown
Supreme Court Rejects NFL’s Appeal in Brian Flores Racial Discrimination Case
The Supreme Court declined to halt coach Brian Flores’ racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, allowing his claims to proceed in federal court instead…
Iran Executes Man for Alleged Espionage on Behalf of Israel
Iran hanged Gholamreza Khani Shakarab for purportedly spying for Israel’s Mossad amid a rise in executions linked to national security
AI Safety Study Highlights Limits in Measuring Model Failures
A recent AI safety paper shows frontier AI errors are often unpredictable, but experts warn current methods miss critical failure modes affecting governance
NASA Captures Chennai’s LED City Lights from Space
NASA’s International Space Station photographed Chennai’s white LED streetlights illuminating the city at night, demonstrating Earth observation capabilities
College Graduates Reject AI Optimism Amid Job Market Fears
University graduates nationwide are voicing skepticism toward AI promises as business leaders cite AI-driven job cuts, prompting calls for ethical regulation and worker protections
Son of Mango Founder Denies Murder Allegation in Father’s Death
Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, denies murder charges following his father’s fatal fall in 2024 and steps down as vice president…
Court Blocks Alabama’s 2023 Congressional Map Citing Racial Discrimination
A federal court halted Alabama’s use of a 2023 congressional map that reduced majority-Black districts, ordering the state to use a court-drawn map with…