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Alaska voters turn away from Trump as Peltola mounts competitive challenge
Donald Trump’s visit to Alaska to support Republican Senator Dan Sullivan has highlighted signs that the state may be less reliably Republican than in recent elections. Some longtime Trump voters are voicing frustration with him, while Sullivan’s Democratic challenger, Mary Peltola, is mounting a competitive campaign. Trump won…
New York subway antisemitism case delayed as defendant seeks new lawyer
Christopher Husary appeared in Manhattan criminal court over charges that he threatened and harassed a Jewish man with antisemitic abuse on a New York subway in June 2024. The hearing, which was due to determine whether the case would go to trial, was postponed after the judge said…
Pennsylvania restaurateur charged over alleged sharing of ex-girlfriend’s intimate photos
Pennsylvania restaurateur Alessandro Fiorello, 29, has been charged after his former girlfriend alleged he copied intimate photos from her phone while she was asleep and later sent them to her new boyfriend. The case matters because it involves allegations of sharing private images without consent; the claims have…
Flock says it has kept police customers despite reports of database abuse
Flock CEO Garrett Langley said the company has not ended contracts with police departments or other law enforcement customers over misuse of its license plate reader system. His comments come amid reports of officers abusing access to Flock’s database, including to stalk people, and growing public concern about…
Linux kernel maintainers drop requirement to disclose AI assistance
Linux kernel maintainers have agreed to remove the requirement for contributors to disclose AI assistance using an “Assisted-by” tag. Linus Torvalds said contributors should understand the code they submit, regardless of which tools they used, as AI-generated code has become more capable. The disclosure proposal emerged in July…
Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: The differences beyond a screen
Google’s $179 Fitbit Edge adds a screen to the company’s renewed range of lower-cost wearables, but it differs from the $99 Fitbit Air in more than appearance. The comparison matters for people choosing between a simpler tracker and one with more on-device features, especially as both devices offer…
‘Whalefall’ Director Brian Duffield Talks Book Changes, Test Screening Challenges and How Those ‘Alien’ Rumors Started
Brian Duffield’s new film, *Whalefall*, follows a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale, and draws on his wider career in screenwriting and directing. He says his early success came after Skydance bought his screenplay *Your Bridesmaid Is a Bitch*, and that a difficult experience on *Jane Got…
NASA explains how it’s making batteries for the Moon’s extreme temperatures
NASA is developing batteries that could operate through the Moon’s extreme temperature swings, with potential use on future Artemis missions. The work matters because standard lithium-ion batteries rely on liquid electrolytes that can freeze in severe cold and struggle in very high heat. The project, called SPEARS, is…
Teenager, 17, died after he was accidentally shot in the head with an air rifle by his friend at a house party as he tried to put the safety on, inquest hears
Connor Bell, 17, died after being accidentally shot in the head with an air rifle at a house party in Basingstoke. An inquest heard his friend Jack Beechey mistook the trigger for the safety catch while trying to make the rifle safe; the coroner concluded that Connor’s death…
Microsoft and Japan took down a cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
Microsoft and Japan’s National Police Agency disrupted a marketplace and two phishing services linked to more than a billion scam messages since January 2026. The operation matters because it targeted tools that enabled fraud across borders and against consumers, businesses and essential services. Microsoft says the services targeted…
GTA 6 Leaks, Epic’s AI Woes, No Man’s Sky Mobile and the Best AAA of the Year…
The episode of Point It Out! discusses reported GTA 6 leaks, Epic’s AI-related difficulties, No Man’s Sky coming to mobile and a possible underdog for this year’s best AAA game. It matters as a round-up of gaming stories and debate about what is shaping the industry. Polygon’s Simone…
Geordie Greep Responds to Accuser’s Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Geordie Greep has responded to an allegation that he kissed a woman while she was asleep, apologising and saying he did not realise she was sleeping. The accusation led to the cancellation of several dates on his ongoing US tour, and his touring keyboardist, Cameron Campbell, says he…
‘Zombies 4’ Star Mekonnen “MK” Knife Shares Favorite Moments From Disney’s Worlds Collide Tour, Backstage “Mayhem” and His Message to Fans
Mekonnen “MK” Knife is touring as part of Disney’s Worlds Collide, a three-hour live show bringing together performers from the Zombies, Descendants and Camp Rock franchises. He says the production is designed for audiences of different ages, combining familiar songs with energetic routines and positive messages. Knife, who…
TimeTeller saliva test tracks body clocks for personalised care
German startup TimeTeller has developed a saliva test that measures a person’s circadian rhythm, with the long-term aim of helping clinicians time treatments to patients’ internal clocks. Its founder, Angela Relógio, says this could eventually help reduce cancer-treatment side effects and improve outcomes, but the consumer test cannot…
Prime Video’s NASA Limited Series ‘The Challenger’ Adds 11 To Cast
Prime Video has added 11 recurring cast members to *The Challenger*, a limited series about the events leading up to the 1986 space shuttle disaster. The series will also cover the investigation that followed and astronaut Sally Ride’s path as the first American woman in space. Kristen Stewart…
“That spider was actively trying to kill me.” Taylor Momsen on being bitten by a venomous brown recluse spider
Taylor Momsen says a brown recluse spider bite in Mexico left her seriously ill, despite her initially treating it lightly in public. The singer says doctors warned that without hospital treatment she could lose her leg, highlighting how dangerous the bite became. Momsen was bitten on her lower…
Xbox Polling Players on Whether Fallout, Elder Scrolls, or Even Minecraft Should Go Exclusive
Xbox is asking a select group of Xbox Insiders whether making major franchises such as Fallout, The Elder Scrolls and Minecraft exclusive to Xbox and PC would affect their buying choices. The poll matters because it tests whether exclusivity could draw players to Xbox or PC, while Microsoft…
The “worst” band Mick Jagger and Henry Rollins both hated: “The worst rhythm section ever”
Henry Rollins and Mick Jagger both criticised U2, questioning whether the band deserved its stadium status. Rollins attacked their musicianship and Bono’s performance, while Jagger said U2 seemed to apologise for staging large-scale shows. The article contrasts those views with U2’s aim of connecting with audiences and conveying…
James Mangold’s DC Horror Movie ‘Swamp Thing’ Is Officially Happening
DC Studios co-chief Peter Safran says James Mangold’s Swamp Thing film is still moving forward, confirming the director remains involved. The update matters because the project was announced years ago with few details, leaving fans uncertain whether it would be made. The studio is waiting for Mangold to…
Trump’s 19-year-old granddaughter pictured in hospital following medical procedure
Kai Trump, 19, has had surgery to repair a wrist injury sustained during her first golf tournament of the season. She announced that the procedure was successful, saying she chose surgery after consulting her family, coaches and medical staff to protect her long-term health and golfing future. Trump,…