Month: July 2025
Hundreds of Chinese Children Poisoned With Lead From Kindergarten Food
The kindergarten’s cooks used inedible pigments to decorate buns and cakes, the authorities said. Eight school officials and employees were detained.
Grok, Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot, Shares Antisemitic Posts on X
The artificial intelligence chatbot, which has a dedicated account on X, praised Hitler after fielding a query about a user’s comments on the Texas flood.
Jeff Williams, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, Is Retiring After 27 Years
Mr. Williams was long considered a leading candidate to replace Tim Cook as the company’s next chief executive.
State Dept. Is Investigating Messages Impersonating Rubio, Official Says
A person or people imitating the secretary of state used artificial intelligence to send text and voice messages to foreign diplomats and U.S. officials, the [Read More…]
‘Playing the Man’: Global Diplomacy in the Trump Era Is All About Flattery
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel handed a letter to President Trump nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. But it’s not clear whether stroking [Read More…]
Trump’s U-Turn on Weapons Leaves Ukrainians Hopeful but Cautious
After President Trump’s announcement that the United States would send more military aid, some were grateful, others were skeptical, mindful of his seesawing policy.
Wildfires Burn in Spain and France After Blistering Heat Wave
Weather agencies issued warnings for other parts of Europe where temperatures were expected to climb this week.
Trump Pledges to Send More Weapons to Ukraine
“They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said, appearing to signal a reversal after his administration paused some weapons transfers just last [Read More…]
OpenAI and Microsoft Bankroll New A.I. Training for Teachers
The American Federation of Teachers said it would use the $23 million, including $500,000 from the A.I. start-up Anthropic, to create a national training center.
Where Do Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire Negotiations Stand?
Hamas wants a guarantee that negotiations will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.
