Laura CressTechnology reporter Getty Images The government has launched a consultation on banning social media for under 16s in the UK as a part of a series of measures which it says are intended to “protect young people’s wellbeing.” The package will also see England’s education inspectorate, Ofsted, given the power to check policies on…
Ariel Skelley | Digitalvision | Getty Images Potential homebuyers who’ve been looking forward to the spring selling season may be watching with trepidation as interest rates on mortgages tick higher. As of Thursday, the average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with a conforming loan balance — that is, $832,750 or less — was 6.35%,…
The new artificial intelligence model is the second the company has released this year. OpenAI and Anthropic made similar updates a few months ago. Source link
Antigovernment unrest that began two weeks ago has intensified in recent days, as has violence. Source link
Vice President JD Vance and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week questioned leading tech CEOs about the security of artificial intelligence models and how to respond to cyber attacks before Anthropic released its new Mythos model, CNBC has learned. The meeting occurred over the phone, according to two people familiar with the matter who asked…
The General Motors global headquarters in Detroit, Jan. 12, 2026. Jeff Kowalsky | Bloomberg | Getty Images DETROIT — General Motors is set to report its fourth-quarter and year-end earnings before the bell Tuesday. Here’s what Wall Street is expecting, based on a survey of analysts by LSEG: Earnings per share: $2.20 adjusted expected Revenue:…
Hard-boiled eggs are a common ingredient in many kitchens due to their quick preparation time. However, the speed at which you cool them after boiling can make a significant difference in their final quality.It’s a safe bet that most of you grab the pot and dump the cooked eggs into cold water or an ice…
Raducanu made encouraging progress in 2025, climbing back into the world’s top 30 and playing more matches than in any previous season of her career. However, the off-season technical work she planned to put in with coach Francisco Roig – who helped Rafael Nadal win 16 of his 22 major titles – was hampered by…
USPS and United Airlines. Joe Raedle | Grace Hie Yoon | Anadolu | Getty Images As the U.S.-Iran war enters its fifth week, consumers are facing economic consequences that impact everything from travel planning to mail delivery. Companies and other organizations are increasingly preparing for an environment in which the conflict — and subsequent jolt…
Home sales made a small gain to start the year, but higher mortgage rates now could throw cold water on the spring season. Existing home sales in February rose 1.7% from January to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.09 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales were down 1.4% from February of…