A German-built test rocket, Spectrum, exploded 40 seconds after launching from Norway's Andoya Spaceport in a historic attempt to establish satellite launches from Europe. Despite the failure, developer Isar Aerospace called the mission a success, emphasizing the valuable data collected for future improvements.
OpenAI's new AI image generator has taken social media by storm with its ability to create Studio Ghibli-style art. CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the overwhelming demand, urging users to slow down. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's xAI disabled Grok's Ghibli-style image generation, likely due to licensing concerns. As AI art trends explode, companies are finding ways to monetize, raising privacy concerns over user data. While users enjoy the creative possibilities, the future of AI-generated art remains uncertain, with questions around copyright, monetization, and data ethics.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after revealing a tattoo of the Arabic word "Kafir," meaning "infidel." Many Muslims find the term offensive, sparking accusations of Islamophobia and renewed criticism of his past controversial statements on Islam.
A luxury limousine from Vladimir Putin's official fleet exploded in Moscow, sparking fears of an assassination attempt. The incident occurred just a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Putin would "die soon," fueling speculation about internal threats and Putin's safety.
A Mount Sinai doctor, Dr. Lila Abassi, was fired after an investigation into her online posts praising Hamas and denying reports of atrocities. Her dismissal followed backlash from medical professionals and a complaint by NYC Councilwoman Inna Vernikov.
Charlie Javice, founder of financial aid startup Frank, was convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase out of $175 million by inflating user numbers. A Manhattan jury found her guilty of conspiracy, bank fraud, and wire fraud, with sentencing set for July 23.
A former U.S. Army interpreter, Abdul Rahman Niazi, was brutally stabbed 20 times inside his Houston office by Masiullah Sahil, a man he once helped. The shocking murder has left the refugee community devastated, as Niazi was a pillar of support for many struggling immigrants.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok has become the number one app on Android, surpassing TikTok and ChatGPT. Meanwhile, Musk also joined a viral Studio Ghibli-inspired trend on social media, further fueling discussions on AI and cryptocurrency.
Elon Musk plans to step down from his role in Trump's administration after cutting $1 trillion in federal spending through DOGE. His reforms have sparked both praise for cost-cutting and backlash over mass layoffs and agency shutdowns.
Elon Musk awarded $1 million to a Green Bay voter for signing a petition against activist judges in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race. His financial involvement, totaling over $20 million, aims to boost Republican candidate Brad Schimel.
Authorities, led by the FBI, confirmed the suspect is one of the gang's top three U.S. leaders, marking a major victory in ongoing efforts to dismantle MS-13's criminal network.
Turkish doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested by DHS near Tufts University over alleged ties to Hamas, sparking legal and civil rights concerns.
Samantha Palma, a 35-year-old traveler, caused chaos at DFW Airport by removing her clothes, attacking multiple people, and claiming to be Disney princesses before being arrested.
A chaotic scene unfolded at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) when an unclothed woman ran through the terminal shouting and throwing objects, alarming passengers.