Accused OpenAI spy had folder called “Saudi Gov Docs,” FBI says

US fears Saudi government will help ex-OpenAI engineer flee spying charges.

Amazon is taking its biggest shot at Nvidia yet with new TorchNeuron dev tool

Amazon wants to break Nvidia’s hold on PyTorch, the free toolkit used to build most AI apps, so that more developers run their apps on alternative chips like it...

Batteries help reduce emissions, but how do we reduce their emissions?

One way to make batteries cleaner is to make fewer of them.

Finland seeking one million land mines as it eyes Russian threat

Helsinki recently joined regional peers in withdrawing from UN Charter banning munitions as it eyes its eastern border.

US Federal authorities responding to shooting at mosque in Columbus, Ohio

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OpenAI Engineer Accused of Spying on Executives Ordered to Remain in Custody

A judge ordered Abdulrahman Alfozan to remain in custody, likening the Saudi government’s offer to secure the former OpenAI engineer’s release to a “blank check...

Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro

The announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.

The Best Mixbook Sale for Holiday Cards (2026)

Mixbook is the best card service I’ve tried, and the brand has multiple sales on holiday cards happening now.

PSA: Patch your Plex media server before someone hacks it

A researcher says attacks chaining 4 vulnerabilities is hacking unpatched boxes.

Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding

Spain’s military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.

Hackers hit AI coding tool OpenCode, running up charges on users’ AI accounts

OpenCode is an open-source AI coding agent that's become a popular alternative to Claude Code and Cursor. But hackers got into part of its online platform and s...

Startup taps underwater volcano as energy source in "proof point" test

Can undersea geothermal power help Pacific Rim nations cut down on oil imports?

Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders

The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.

Tolan snags $30M for its AI companion that helps users navigate life

AI companion app Tolan has raised another $30 million after attracting more than 250,000 active users.

Election Offices in at Least 32 States Have Received Suspicious Letters

WIRED contacted officials in all 50 states and Washington, DC, to uncover the extent of a harassment campaign ahead of the midterms.

Replika’s founder built the AI assistant she pitched at Disrupt 12 years ago

Eugenia Kuyda's newest startup Wabi is positioned to take advantage of an idea she had more than a decade ago. Wabi offers a personal AI assistant with a twist,...

Japan’s MMX Mission Wants to Bring Martian Moon Samples Back to Earth

JAXA is leading an international mission to reach Mars’ Phobos moon and bring soil back to Earth. If successful, it could unlock new clues about the history of ...

Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement

French students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.

Tenstorrent hits $6.2B valuation to scale open-weight AI chips

After drawing acquisition interest earlier this year, the Nvidia challenger raised $1.5 billion to remain independent.

ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support

ReactOS gains NTFS install support with new driver.

Elon Musk’s proposed SpaceX stock giveaway would go into ‘Trump Accounts’

President Donald Trump announced this afternoon that Elon Musk's SpaceX shares for children will be given through Trump Accounts. Musk said earlier today that h...

Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor

US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.

Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?

Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections

Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race

Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.

Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests

Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.

AI assistant startup Town nabs unicorn valuation four months after launch

AI assistant startup Town nabbed a unicorn valuation on Monday, announcing a $108 million Series B round co-led by Forerunner Ventures and Menlo Ventures.

Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo has been handed a month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.

The fossil fuel comeback is here

The US is building more fossil fuel infrastructure than it has in a decade while renewable energy growth slows down, a new report shows. Electricity demand is a...

Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections

Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.

Rivian’s CEO says autonomy will enable ‘dramatically different’ vehicle designs

His vision will culminate with the R4 vehicle.