U.S. designates American held by China as wrongfully detained
The U.S. has designated Myanmar scholar and U.S. citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained after his arrest by Chinese authorities in June, a senior State Department official told Reuters, a move that makes securing his release a top U.S. priority.
How to talk to AI without annoying everyone
Nobody wants to hear others talking to chatbots. NBC News chief tech analyst Joanna Stern says Silicon Valley is working on ways to stifle the chatter.
Former kindergarten teacher, 93, found dead as Hawaii residents clean up after storm
A beloved former kindergarten teacher, May Doi, who taught generations of residents in a small town on Hawaii’s Big Island was among the two deaths authorities blamed on a hurricane Lala.
Judge will consider new trial for Karmelo Anthony in Texas track meet killing
A judge on Thursday will consider whether to grant Texas teenager Karmelo Anthony a new trial following his murder conviction earlier this summer in the stabbing death of a 17-year-old athlete at a high school track meet.
Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran
President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran“ as the United States looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago.
Pilot killed, 2 state troopers hurt after small plane and helicopter collide in Pennsylvania
A state police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot, officials said.
Tens of thousands still without power in Indiana a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remained without power Wednesday, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region.
United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran on Wednesday after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isolate the Islamic Republic, which is suffering under U.S. sanctions and a blockade.
No, Wattpad isn’t banning ‘smut.’ Yes, fan fiction lovers are still freaking out.
Wattpad users feared their “smut” was getting the boot this week amid speculation that the fan fiction-heavy storytelling platform was going to crack down on sexually explicit content. The company said Tuesday that those concerns, which had spread across X and other social media platforms, were misplaced.
Democrat leads in Pennsylvania legislative district Trump won by more than 18 points in 2024
A Democrat in western Pennsylvania entered Wednesday with a slim lead in a special election for a state legislative seat in a district Trump won by more than 18 points in 2024.