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Florida can now enforce social media ban for under-14s
A US appeals court has ruled in favor of Florida's law prohibiting children under 14 from using social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat.
Flock Safety to cut 18% of workforce amid surveillance backlash
Flock Safety, a leading provider of AI-powered surveillance cameras and license-plate readers, is planning to lay off around 18% of its workforce, according to Reuters.
Florida asks Meta to remove under-14 users, limit teen use
Florida has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, demanding enhanced protections for young users on its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram.
Florida battles decades' biggest dengue outbreak, surpassing 250 local cases
Florida is currently grappling with its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with over 250 locally transmitted cases reported this year.
OpenAI faces lawsuit over AI agents hacking Hugging Face
OpenAI has been slapped with a lawsuit for allegedly breaching the open-source AI platform Hugging Face.
Florida seeks ban on ChatGPT's 'human-like' attributes
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a motion seeking to ban OpenAI from giving its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, "false human attributes."
Surveillance tech firm Flock offers 'generous' buyouts to reduce workforce
Flock Safety, a controversial surveillance technology firm, has announced a "generous" severance package for employees willing to leave voluntarily.
Overrated US destinations you should skip
The United States is home to some of the most popular tourist destinations, but not all of them are worth the hype.
Massive data breach exposes details of Florida drivers
The ShinyHunters hacking group has leaked a massive trove of data from a Florida state database, exposing information on vehicles and their owners.
Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour for saying 'free Palestine'
American rapper Macklemore has been removed from the remainder of Ed Sheeran's US Loop tour following his controversial "free Palestine" speech at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
US begins testing electric air taxis in Texas
The Federal Aviation Administration(FAA) has approved a new program to test electric and autonomous aircraft in Texas.
Netanyahu's son back in Israel after assassination plot in Florida
Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has returned to Israel after he was allegedly the target of an Iranian assassination plot while he was in Florida.
TV executive Jose Suarez killed in helicopter crash at 55
Jose Alberto Suarez, the president and general manager of Telemundo's TV stations in Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers-Naples, Florida, has died at the age of 55.
El Niño headed for record-shattering intensity, weather agency says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the ongoing Super El Niño could be the strongest on record.
18-year-old becomes world's youngest male professor
Nathan Thomas, an 18-year-old from Florida, has entered the Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male professor.
Trump Media's $3.8B defamation suit against Washington Post dismissed
A federal judge in Florida has dismissed a $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit filed by Trump Media and Technology Group against The Washington Post.
Massive Sahara dust cloud moves toward the United States
A massive dust cloud from the Sahara Desert is headed toward the southeastern United States, with parts of Florida already experiencing its effects.
SpaceX launches mission to demonstrate its Starfall re-entry capsule
SpaceX has launched its first-ever demonstration mission of the Starfall re-entry capsule.
Florida sues TikTok over child safety law violations
Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging violation of the state's child safety law.
Meet Pranjali Awasthi, the 15-year-old who founded ₹100cr AI start-up
Pranjali Awasthi, a young Indian entrepreneur, has taken the tech world by storm with her artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Delv. AI. The company is now valued at nearly ₹100 crore.
OpenAI faces multi-state probe over user data and business practices
A coalition of US state attorneys general has launched an extensive investigation into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Canadian mother blames ChatGPT for daughter's suicide, sues OpenAI
A Canadian mother has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that the company's AI chatbot, ChatGPT, played a role in her daughter's suicide.
Anti-NVIDIA data center start-up reaches $1.5B valuation
In a major development, TensorWave, an AI-focused cloud computing start-up, has raised $350 million in its Series B funding round.
Why Florida is suing OpenAI and Sam Altman
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.
Trump's $1.8B fund for IRS 'victims' faces Republican ultimatum
United States President Donald Trump's plan to set up a $1.8 billion fund for victims of alleged government "weaponization" has hit a roadblock.
Why Google may release 32M lab-bred mosquitoes in Florida, California
Google has sought federal approval to release 32 million lab-bred male mosquitoes in Florida and California over the next two years.
US charges Raúl Castro with murder over 1996 plane downings
The United States has charged former Cuban President and brother of Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro, with conspiracy to kill US nationals and other offenses over the 1996 downing of two planes.
NextEra buys Dominion for $67B as AI power demand surges
US power giants NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy have announced a merger deal worth $66.8 billion.
Why Altman is being probed by Republican lawmakers in US
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, is facing scrutiny from US Republican lawmakers over his business dealings.
Russian hackers may have compromised Poland's water supply
Poland's Internal Security Agency has revealed that hackers have compromised five of its water treatment plants.
SpaceX launches 2 batches of Starlink satellites within 20 hours
SpaceX has successfully launched two batches of its Starlink satellites within a span of 20 hours.
Florida airport to be renamed after Trump
The Palm Beach International Airport in Florida will be renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Trump says MBS is 'kissing my a , then praises him
United States President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida.
Trump struggling to walk, sit down has internet take notice
A video of President Donald Trump has reignited debates about his health.
Former '19 Kids and Counting' star arrested for molesting minor
Joseph Garrett Duggar, a former reality TV star from the show 19 Kids and Counting, has been arrested on charges of molesting a nine-year-old girl during a family vacation in Florida in 2020.
Mystery drones spotted over army base where Rubio, Hegseth live
Unidentified drones have been spotted over Fort McNair, an army base in Washington, where United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reside, the Washington Post reported.
Uber co-founder joins growing billionaire exodus from California
Travis Kalanick, the billionaire co-founder of Uber, has announced his move from California to Texas.
Trump's Mar-a-Lago 'blanket fort' situation room stirs security concerns
The White House has released images of United States President Donald Trump monitoring military operations in Iran from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
Backstreet Boys's Brian Littrell refiles trespassing complaint against neighbor
Brian Littrell, the Backstreet Boys singer, has refiled a trespassing complaint against Carolyn Barrington Hill.
'Bikini-clad women are carers': Stephen Hawking's family defends questionable picture
A recently released batch of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has brought a questionable photograph of the late British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking to light.
Armed intruder shot dead for breaching Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
An armed man was shot dead by United States Secret Service agents after he illegally entered the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, home to US President Donald Trump.
Epstein survivor claims she had sex with Prince Andrew: Report
A second woman has come forward, alleging that she was sent to the United Kingdom by Jeffrey Epstein for a sexual encounter with disgraced former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
These botanical gardens in the US are overrated
Botanical gardens are often touted as must-visit spots for nature lovers. However, not all gardens live up to the hype.
US captures Venezuela's Maduro, wife in 'large-scale strike': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
Israel creates peace prize for Donald Trump after Nobel snub
United States President Donald Trump will be awarded the 'Israel Prize for Peace' by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump accused of rape in Epstein files; DOJ rejects claims
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has dismissed an unverified rape allegation against President Donald Trump as "untrue and sensationalist."
Epstein files are damaging people who 'innocently met' him: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, saying they could destroy the reputations of those who "innocently met" the convicted pedophile.
Florida: 21-year-old TikTok star shot dead by boyfriend
Maurice Harrison, a popular TikTok star known as the "wig influencer," was shot and killed by her longtime boyfriend in Florida last week.
Trump urges House Republicans to vote for Epstein file release
United States President Donald Trump has urged House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the Epstein files "because we have nothing to hide."
Most beautiful US beaches you might not have heard of
The United States is home to some of the most stunning coastlines, but not all of them are crowded with tourists.
Indian-origin trucker who killed 3 in California crash was sober
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old Indian-origin driver who crashed his semi-truck, killing three people in California last month, was not inebriated, US investigators said, contradicting earlier reports.
'Intoxicated' Indian-origin truck driver kills 3 in US
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old semi-truck driver arrested after a fatal crash on Southern California's 10 Freeway on Tuesday, entered the United States illegally, according to officials with the Department of Homeland Security.
Report reveals Stephen King is most-banned author in US schools
A recent report by PEN America has revealed that Stephen King is the most-banned author in US schools.
US abortions dropped in the first half of 2025: Report
The number of abortions provided by clinicians in the United States has declined in the first half of 2025.
Trump hits NYT with $15B defamation lawsuit over Epstein coverage
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to sue The New York Times for $15 billion in a defamation lawsuit.
'Wonderful secret': Democrats release controversial Trump's birthday note to Epstein
Democratic lawmakers have released a controversial birthday note allegedly written by former United States President Donald Trump to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.
Who designed Taylor Swift's engagement ring? All about Kindred Lubeck
Popstar Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce officially announced their engagement on Tuesday, sending shockwaves across the internet.
US House subpoenas Jeffrey Epstein's estate for 'birthday book'
The House Oversight Committee has issued a subpoena to the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, seeking several documents as part of its investigation into the late financier.
Starship launch: Florida flights might get delayed by 2 hours
SpaceX's plan to launch its massive Starship rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida could result in significant disruptions to air travel.
$1M fraud: Singer Sean Kingston sentenced to 3.5yrs in prison
Singer Sean Kingston (real name Kisean Paul Anderson) was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison on Friday, reported AP.
What is Pakistan's nuclear weapons capability?
Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir recently made a controversial statement in the United States, threatening to take down half the world if Pakistan faces an existential threat in a future war with India.
Meghan Markle's half-sister revives $75,000 defamation case; September hearing set
Samantha Markle (60) is preparing for a new round of legal proceedings against her half-sister, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
NASA is growing Ladakh's superfoods in space: Here's why
Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan buckwheat from Ladakh have been sent to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a NASA experiment.
'Will release everything': Trump on Epstein files redaction controversy
United States President Donald Trump has said that he will "release everything" related to the Jeffrey Epstein files.