September 2026
It’s cute. It’s cuddly. And it wants all your data.
Meta is touting its new personal AI agent, Muse, as a product “built for everyone” — including those who lack experience with technology.
How corruption is popping up in Republican and Democratic ads everywhere ahead of the election
Candidates from both parties all over the country are running against stock trading by members of Congress.
The 2028 implications of Michigan’s Senate race: From the Politics Desk
Jonathan Allen explains why Democrats with presidential aspirations will be paying close attention to the outcome of the Michigan Senate election.
Jim Copenhaver, man shot in Trump assassination attempt, dies 2 years later
A man who was injured two years ago in an assassination attempt on Donald Trump has died, according to a statement from his family on Thursday.
Error leads to backlog of tens of thousands of voter registration applications in Texas
Texas officials sent tens of thousands of delayed voter registration applications to county election officials this week after discovering an error, sparking a scramble to process them weeks out from the midterms.
Stanford apologizes saying AI-altered photo that changed student’s gender and race violated policy
Stanford University said the use of artificial intelligence to alter the race and appearance of students in a promotional photo violated its policy and was “a serious error in judgment.”
University of Mississippi identifies 2 students found dead in cases that raise kratom concerns
The University of Mississippi named two undergrads, from Colorado and Georgia, as the students found dead in cases that sparked renewed concerns about kratom.
Senate rejects resolution calling to end the Iran war, as most Republicans stick with Trump
The Senate voted to direct President Donald Trump to end the U.S. war with Iran, after several Republicans defected and voted with Democrats.
Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and ex charged after rampage through her home
Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and romantic partner was arrested earlier this month in Maricopa County after allegedly breaking into her home and damaging $200,000 worth of artwork and expensive alcohol.
Iran’s president says Tehran wants a deal with U.S. before midterm elections
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday suggested his government was willing to make a deal with the U.S. to end the war before Americans head to the polls this November.