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Today: December 15, 2025
Today: December 15, 2025

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Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow

The Islamic State group and other militant organizations are experimenting with artificial intelligence as a tool to boost recruitment and refine their operations

Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology

What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed

Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and the iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you

What to Stream: 'Emily in Paris,' iHeartRadio Jingle Ball, 'Him,' Peter Criss and Riz Ahmed
Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.”

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is 'slop'
Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Asian shares slip after Wall Street logs its worst day in 3 weeks

Asian shares are mostly lower after declines for superstar AI stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights

Asian shares slip after Wall Street logs its worst day in 3 weeks
Business|Crime|Economy|Science|Technology

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls

Pilot program using drones helps police respond to emergency calls
Crime|Entertainment|Technology

Amazon delivery driver allegedly steals UPS package from home

Amazon delivery driver allegedly steals UPS package from home

Amazon delivery driver allegedly steals UPS package from home
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Technology

Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales

Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales

Gen Z’s search for decorative collectibles is fueling vinyl sales
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|World

Can the world quit coal?

Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.

Can the world quit coal?
Business|Environment|Technology|Travel

United flight to Tokyo returns to Dulles after losing power in an engine and igniting brush around runway

United flight to Tokyo returns to Dulles after losing power in an engine and igniting brush around runway

United flight to Tokyo returns to Dulles after losing power in an engine and igniting brush around runway
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Technology

Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration

Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration

Carolina Moment: Man creates devices to 'amp' up musician inspiration
Business|Education|Environment|Lifestyle|Technology

'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets

'It's really overwhelming': Drone pilot works to find lost Wisconsin pets
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that was uprooted from the Great Lakes region in the 1830s is facing widespread outrage over plans to profit from another forced removal

Some Native Americans draw shocked response over contract to design immigration detention centers
Business|Education|Environment|Science|Technology

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas

Researchers have dated vertebrae from a massive prehistoric shark thought to have ruled the waves off northern Australia back to further in the Cretaceous period than was previously known

Before megalodon, researchers say a monstrous shark ruled ancient Australian seas
Business|Science|Technology

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains

The commercial boom in artificial intelligence has sparked interest in humanoid robots

Humanoid robots take center stage at Silicon Valley summit, but skepticism remains
Business|Technology

Trump gives Elon Musk a win over a longtime foe

Trump gives Elon Musk a win over a longtime foe

Trump gives Elon Musk a win over a longtime foe
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit

Labor vs. social robots? Humanoids focusing on accessibility were featured at Silicon Valley summit
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks

More drops for superstar AI stocks knocked Wall Street off its record heights

Tumbling tech stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in 3 weeks
Business|Interview|Technology

CA lawmaker goes to Australia to study social media ban

California State Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal joins Elex Michaelson from Sydney, Australia, to share what he’s learning from regulators about Australia’s social media ban. Michaelson asks if the lawmaker wants to usher in the same rule in California.

CA lawmaker goes to Australia to study social media ban
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology

Sandoval Regional Medical Center enhances surgeries with robotic technology
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come

It may feel like you are surrounded by sniffles and coughs, but flu season activity is still low in many parts of the U.S. New government data posted Friday shows that as of last week, flu activity was high in four states — Colorado, Louisiana, New Jersey and New York — and minimal or low in most others

Winter virus season so far is not too bad, but doctors worry about suffering to come
Health|Science|Technology|World

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance

FDA approves first new antibiotics to treat gonorrhea in decades, with hope to combat drug resistance
Environment|Science|Technology|World

Navy investigation finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years

A Navy report acknowledges the military failed to address a growing series of issues with the V-22 Osprey aircraft since it took flight almost 20 years ago

Navy investigation finds Osprey safety issues were allowed to grow for years
Economy|Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

Although some high-speed rail has been built in the northeastern US, the rest of the country has almost none.

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy
Education|Opinion|Technology

How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age

A writer instructor recognizes the role of AI on campus, while elevating social connection and humanity into the college experience.

How I rehumanize the college classroom for the AI-augmented age