Although the most widespread impacts are expected later this year and into 2027, El Niño’s influence is already being felt across parts of the world. The strength of an El Niño does not automatically determine the scale of impacts in any one location. Regional effects can vary considerably from one event to another. However, some…
Character.ai, the startup behind one of the largest artificial intelligence companion apps, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, according to a company release and court filings. The company said the platform, where users can have one-on-one conversations and roleplay with AI characters, became “costly to develop and grow,” in filings to the Delaware District bankruptcy…
Navratri Garba at New York’s Times Square goes viral A Navratri celebration in New York has sparked a debate on social media, with some users appreciating the display of Indian culture and others questioning it. Videos of people performing Garba at Times Square have drawn attention, but the online discussion has focused as much on…
Emmy winning actor Bryan Cranston on Monday lamented the death of “Breaking Bad” co-star RJ Mitte, calling the late actor and disability advocate “my sweet son.” Cranston, 70, said he was in “deep despair” over Mitte’s death by suicide and wondered if he’d still be alive today had they only met up for lunch in…
The Hungarian parliament has voted to amend child protection laws, scrapping measures that stigmatise gay and transgender people. LGBTQ and human rights activists warmly welcomed the move, but called for changes to other Orbán-era laws. The 2021 Child Protection Law, passed by the large Fidesz majority of then-Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, banned the “portrayal or…
John Ternus, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during a product unveiling event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple on Tuesday announced a new home hub called HomeView. Apple said the device with a 7-inch screen was designed to be…
This clever image right here is a classic optical illusion that can look different depending on how you view it. Illusions come in several kinds, including physical, physiological and cognitive ones. They show that the brain doesn’t just record what the eyes see. It also makes guesses and fills in gaps, and sometimes those guesses…
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to consider the Trump administration’s bid to deny asylum to a man officials say provided material support to terrorists in Nigeria by cooking food for them. The case involving Izuchukwu Ozurumba focuses on a provision of immigration law that bars anyone from entering the U.S. if they…
Claims that Ukrainian strikes on Russian data centres reduced Kremlin-linked bot networks have spread widely online, but experts have told BBC Verify there is no evidence the attacks have significantly reduced them. Viral social media posts have claimed there has been a significant drop in influence operations in recent days, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Simpleimages | Moment | Getty Images Thousands of homeowners with adjustable-rate mortgages may soon face a potential spike in the interest rate that’s applied to their loan. About 150,000 borrowers with ARMs are scheduled to see their interest rates adjust for the first time this year, with another 186,000 facing their first adjustment in 2027…