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A popular academic journal is coming down hard on AI-generated submissions
Technology

A popular academic journal is coming down hard on AI-generated submissions

ArXiv will be issuing one-year bans to authors caught submitting AI work.

Harry Mueller · 16 May, 2026
Statisticians strangely don't count multiple clear-cut Caitlin Clark assists vs Mystics
World

Statisticians strangely don't count multiple clear-cut Caitlin Clark assists vs Mystics

Caitlin Clark appeared to be denied two assists by statisticians in the Fever-Mystics game, potentially stealing a historic WNBA achievement.

Kristin Oberbrunner · 16 May, 2026
Several injured after car plows into Italy crowd, driver stabs passerby: report
World

Several injured after car plows into Italy crowd, driver stabs passerby: report

A car reportedly drove into a crowd in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring several people.The vehicle slammed into a store window, and its...

Brandyn Mueller · 16 May, 2026
ActBlue CEO faces June 10 grilling after fundraising powerhouse allegedly misled Congress on foreign donations
World

ActBlue CEO faces June 10 grilling after fundraising powerhouse allegedly misled Congress on foreign donations

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones is set to face a congressional grilling on June 10 over alleged donor fraud and foreign donation safeguards.

Sarina McLaughlin · 16 May, 2026
ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas says NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams was not necessary
World

ESPN broadcaster Jay Bilas says NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams was not necessary

Jay Bilas told Fox News Digital the NCAA's decision to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams was unnecessary.

Raleigh Sipes · 16 May, 2026
OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year
Technology

OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus to citizens of Malta for a year

Residents will have to go through a course on artificial intelligence before activating the subscription.

Brando Sipes · 16 May, 2026
Apple Watch Series 12: Here’s what we know so far
Technology

Apple Watch Series 12: Here’s what we know so far

As is the case every year, this September – Apple will be unveiling its next-generation Apple Watch model. Apple Watch Series 12 will likely carry on the same d...

Michael Burkhardt · 16 May, 2026
Anthony Edwards catches flak for congratulating Spurs with eight minutes left in game
World

Anthony Edwards catches flak for congratulating Spurs with eight minutes left in game

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards drew heavy criticism for congratulating the Spurs during a 30-point blowout loss before the fourth quarter ended.

Mylene Heathcote · 16 May, 2026
Trump holds 'all the cards' after high-stakes summit with China, says Victor Davis Hanson
World

Trump holds 'all the cards' after high-stakes summit with China, says Victor Davis Hanson

Victor Davis Hanson says Trump holds all the cards in China negotiations, citing U.S. energy dominance, AI growth and China's declining birth rate.

Josefina Bogisich · 16 May, 2026
Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories
Technology

Perseverance checks in from Mars with a selfie, the mounting pollution from satellite launches, and more science stories

This week's science news.

Jacky Champlin · 16 May, 2026
How to remove your personal data from the internet (and why you can’t afford to wait)
Technology

How to remove your personal data from the internet (and why you can’t afford to wait)

Data brokers make a living by selling your personal information for profit. Your phone number, email, home address, and Social Security number could be packaged...

Sponsored Post · 16 May, 2026
Kimberly Williams-Paisley credits two-word phrase as the secret behind her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley
World

Kimberly Williams-Paisley credits two-word phrase as the secret behind her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley

Kimberly Williams-Paisley reveals the simple secret to her 23-year marriage to Brad Paisley, inspired by advice she heard from Jamie Lee Curtis: "Don't leave."

Emanuel Considine · 16 May, 2026