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Facebook Tweet Email Link North Korea has a secret, previously unreported missile base near its northern border with China, which could pose a “potential nuclear threat” to much of East Asia and the United States, according to a new report released Wednesday. The Sinpung-dong missile base is located just 27 kilometers (about 17 miles) from the China border. It’s believed to store up to nine nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) as well as their mobile launchers, said the report by Washington-based think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). The site is one of the estimated 15 to 20…

With the launch of the new Pixel 10 series, Google is rushing ahead of Apple to deliver AI-powered smartphones to consumers. The devices, announced during Wednesday’s Made by Google event, come just weeks ahead of Apple’s expected iPhone 17 reveal, which promises to be more of the same — better cameras, possibly thinner devices, and new colors to choose from. Google, meanwhile, has been rapidly integrating its AI platform into its devices. Last year, its Pixel 9 series added a number of AI features, like Gemini Live (Gemini’s voice mode), image-generation tools, call notes, searchable screenshots, and more. Since then,…

KONIAKOW, Poland (AP) — Wiesława Juroszek was only 6 years old when she learned the intricate handicraft of lace crocheting from the women in her family as part of a long tradition in their little mountain village.Now, 53 years later, she is part of a new generation of women using those skills to make Koniaków famous far beyond Poland’s borders. Their uniquely crocheted lingerie, beautiful wedding dresses, skirts, blouses and even traditional tablecloths are enjoying a surge of popularity and elevated prices for the skilled work.“In Koniaków almost all the women do ‘hekla,’ as we call it,” Juroszek told The…

Google launched its Pixel 10 family of phones — Pixel 10, the Pixel 10 Pro, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL — on Wednesday at the company’s Made by Google event. All of the phones are powered by the company’s new Tensor G5 processor. The most noticeable change in hardware with this iteration is that Google has opted for a triple-camera setup for the first time for the base Pixel 10 model. On the other hand, the Pro models mostly got iterative updates in terms of processor and camera sensors. The Pixel 9 had a pair of wide and ultra-wide…

Facebook Tweet Email Link A fire burned aboard a US Navy warship anchored off Okinawa for 12 hours, injuring two sailors, a statement from the Navy’s 7th Fleet in Japan said. The fire aboard the USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport dock ship with a crew of more than 360 sailors and capable of carrying 800 troops, began about 4 p.m. local time on Wednesday and was extinguished early Thursday morning, according to the statement. But a statement from the Japan Coast Guard, which helped fight the fire, said firefighting efforts did not end until just after 9 a.m. local…

Anthropic on Wednesday announced a new subscription offering that will incorporate Claude Code into Claude for Enterprise. Previously available only through individual accounts, Anthropic’s command-line coding tool can now be purchased as part of a broader enterprise suite, allowing for more sophisticated integrations and more powerful admin tools. “This is the most requested feature from our business team and enterprise customers,” Anthropic product lead Scott White told TechCrunch. The integration positions Anthropic to better compete with command-line tools from Google and GitHub, both of which included enterprise integrations on launch. Launched in June, Claude Code has quickly become one of…

Jamel Bishop is seeing a big change in his classrooms as he begins his senior year at Doss High School in Louisville, Kentucky, where cellphones are now banned during instructional time.In previous years, students often weren’t paying attention and wasted class time by repeating questions, the teenager said. Now, teachers can provide “more one-on-one time for the students who actually need it.”Kentucky is one of 17 states and the District of Columbia starting this school year with new restrictions, bringing the total to 35 states with laws or rules limiting phones and other electronic devices in school. This change has…

Facebook Tweet Email Link They roll down Beijing streets, some covered from prying eyes by huge tarpaulins, but the silhouettes of missiles, tanks and undersea vehicles are unmistakable as China prepares for its most revealing military parade in six years. For military watchers, the procession of veiled armaments is offering valuable clues to what might be on show at a massive military parade on September 3, which China says will reveal the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) “new generation” of domestically produced, active-duty weaponry. It will be the largest display of advancements in China’s military hardware since the 2019 National Day…

The logos of Walmart and Sam’s Club are pictured in Cuautitlan Izcalli, Mexico, January 30, 2025.Raquel Cunha | ReutersWalmart will report quarterly earnings on Thursday, as economists and investors try to gauge how U.S. consumers are responding to President Donald Trump’s decision to raise tariffs on dozens of countries across the globe.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the big-box retailer, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: 74 cents expectedRevenue: $176.16 billionAs the largest U.S. retailer, Walmart offers a unique window into the financial health of American households. As higher duties have come in fits and starts…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:55 AM ET, Wed August 20, 2025 WHY IT RATES: Four Seasons Yachts continues to build its onboard leadership team ahead of its launch next spring. —Sarah Kuta, TravelPulse writer As Four Seasons Yachts continues charting its course toward the debut of its first vessel, accomplished maritime veteran Captain Duncan Holroyd has been appointed to the Four Seasons l senior leadership team. Serving alongside Captain Kate McCue, Captain Holroyd’s appointment further underscores an unwavering commitment to excellence across every facet of the Four Seasons Yachts guest and maritime experience.“Duncan brings expertise, precision, and passion that…