Man sued for blasting “ghost noises” for hours
Man blasted “ghost noises” for 10 hours a day to scare neighbor, but ended up in court after disturbing the entire building.
Chinese robot firm offers $18M for chief scientist
Chinese robotics firm offers $18M salary to hire top AI scientist as talent war spreads from Silicon Valley into humanoid robotics race.
OpenAI proposes robot taxes and a 4-day workweek
OpenAI proposes robot taxes, public wealth fund, and a four-day workweek as fears grow that AI could replace jobs and reshape the global economy.
Microsoft says Copilot isn’t just “for entertainment”
Microsoft to rewrite Copilot terms after viral backlash over “for entertainment only” disclaimer that clashed with its AI positioning.
World Cup 2026 sticker album may cost over $2K
Panini’s 2026 World Cup sticker album could cost over $2,000 to complete, as rising pack prices and duplicates push collectors’ total spend into the thousands.
NASA’s $30M space toilet failed early on Artemis mission
NASA’s $30M space toilet failed hours into Artemis II mission, forcing astronauts to use backups before Mission Control fixed the system mid-flight.
Police sting targets serial Pokémon card theft ring
Police sting catches suspect behind Facebook Pokémon card robberies using bear spray, as demand surge turns collectibles into high-value crime targets.
Meta halts Mercor AI training after data breach
Meta pauses Mercor partnership after data breach tied to LiteLLM supply chain attack, launches probe into risks across AI training data pipeline.
India resets Russia ties as oil flows near records
India ramps up Russian oil imports as US eases sanctions, reshaping global flows and pushing crude prices higher amid Middle East supply disruptions.
AI-run school with no teachers costs $55K yearly
AI school with no teachers charges $55K a year, already enrolling students as education shifts toward fully AI-guided learning models.