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A flying taxi company faces its first big test in New York after a commuter train strike leaves people stranded
Flying taxi companies have tried to persuade people to try a vertical commute. Now, with a railroad strike in New York, they've got an opening.
Democrats outnumber Republicans 6-to-1 among college graduation speakers, report finds
Democrats outnumbered Republicans 6-to-1 among commencement speakers at elite U.S. colleges this year, according to a new College Fix report.
Nationals ban attendee after white nationalist banner unfurled during Sunday's game vs Orioles
The Nationals condemned hateful rhetoric and banned an attendee after a banner promoting a white nationalist website appeared at Nationals Park on Sunday.
Meta is rolling out its mega-layoffs around the clock
Meta is slated to cut 10% of its staff this week. On Monday, its HR chief Janelle Gale gave staff a better idea of what to expect.
iPhone 18 Pro release date: Here’s when Apple’s new model is coming
Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and companion models are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has followed for years. He...
Ebola outbreak: WHO declares emergency, US restricts travel, American infected
CDC is working to move the infected American and six others to Germany.
Volvo teases a new affordable EV to replace discontinued EX30
Volvo's compact, quirky EX30 had a lot of problems when it was first released. Tariffs essentially erased its affordability, making it more expensive to own, an...
Skid Row election scheme allegedly fueled by pocket-change payoffs busted by Trump DOJ
DOJ charges California woman for allegedly bribing homeless people on Skid Row to sign petitions in what officials call an election-integrity racket.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute secures $5M grant to prevent childhood disease
Prime Minister Albanese announces a $5 million grant for MCRI to launch a pioneering research team focused on preventing childhood health conditions.
Brendan Sorsby admits to gambling on his own team, sues NCAA in Lubbock court for injunction
Brendan Sorsby admits betting on Indiana games while enrolled, now sues the NCAA seeking an injunction to play quarterback for Texas Tech in 2026.
Sam Altman beat Elon Musk in court. Now OpenAI's rivalry with Anthropic takes center stage.
OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman won their lawsuit against Elon Musk, paving the way for a massive IPO and fueling competition with Anthropic.
Legal fail: Don’t use AI to sue Facebook users for calling you a bad date
Fake citations dashed a dude’s “Are We Dating the Same Guy” revenge lawsuit.