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As artificial intelligence technology becomes part of daily life, adolescents are turning to chatbots for advice, guidance and conversation. The appeal is clear: Chatbots are patient, never judgmental, supportive and always available. That worries experts who say the booming AI industry is largely unregulated and that many parents have no idea about how their kids are using AI tools or the extent of personal information they are sharing with chatbots.New research shows more than 70% of American teenagers have used AI companions and more than half converse with them regularly. The study by Common Sense Media focused on “AI companions,”…
Travelers will have more opportunities to explore the world “Down Under” as Globus & Cosmos are expanding their South Pacific lineup with new tours to Australia and New Zealand in 2026. A survey of over 25,000 past tour travelers revealed that Australia and New Zealand are among the most destinations in the world. Stephanie Brooks, vice president, product and operations for the Globus family of brands said, “There’s no place like the South Pacific. We’ve crafted these new tours to immerse travelers deeper into the culture, cuisine and communities that make this part of the world so unforgettable – with…
Apple on Tuesday released the fourth developer beta of its next big software update, iOS 26, which brings with it slight changes to its Liquid Glass redesign and the re-introduction of AI-powered notification summaries for news, among other updates. The rollout arrived just ahead of the iOS 26 public beta, which is expected to launch later this week. The developer betas are meant to give mobile app makers time to test their apps with Apple’s new software so they’re ready for the public launch of the new operating system in the next few months. Because of consumer demand for early…
Ken Beckley never went to Harvard, but he has been wearing a crimson Harvard cap in a show of solidarity. As he sees it, the Trump administration’s attacks on the school echo a case of government overreach at his own alma mater, Indiana University. Beckley, a former head of the school’s alumni association, rallied fellow graduates this spring in an unsuccessful effort to stop Gov. Mike Braun, a Republican, from removing three alumni-elected members from Indiana University’s Board of Trustees and handpicking their replacements. No government effort to influence a university — private or public — has gotten more attention…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Tokyo Reuters — Kansai Electric Power will begin surveys for the construction of a new nuclear power reactor at its Mihama power station in Fukui prefecture, western Japan, to replace the existing facility, the company said on Tuesday. The decision marks Japan’s first concrete step towards building a new nuclear reactor since the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011 triggered a meltdown at Tokyo Electric Power’s Fukushima plant, leading it to be shut down. Japan remains heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports, and the government wants nuclear power to contribute more to the country’s energy security.…
New insights from Open Table and KAYAK revealed that hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient pit stops for travelers —they’ve become destinations in their own right.Data showed that nearly half of Americans (47%) say that they specifically booked a trip to visit a restaurant and KAYAK data shows a 51% year-over-year increased in the use of KAYAK’s “restaurant” hotel filter, spotlighting how dining and travel are becoming more connected. The research also showed that 45% of Americans post more about meals than sites on their trips, 73% say they would return to the same hotel because of a positive…
Rocket Lab has asked regulators for permission to transport oversized Neutron rocket structures through shallow waters to a spaceport off the coast of Virginia as it races to meet a September delivery deadline. The request, which was made in July, is a temporary stopgap while the company awaits federal clearance to dredge a permanent channel to the Wallops Island site. Rocket Lab plans to launch its Neutron medium-lift rocket from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) on Wallops Island, Virginia, a lower-traffic spaceport that’s surrounded by shallow channels and waterways. The company currently launches its Electron small rocket from this location. …
NEW YORK (AP) — There are pioneering music figures, and then there is Ozzy Osbourne, the larger-than-life frontman of Black Sabbath, whose personal mythology is eclipsed only by the strength and immortality of his songs.A godfather and force of heavy metal, Osbourne died Tuesday at 76, just months after his last performance.The English icon’s idiosyncratic, throaty voice launched generations of metalheads, both through his work at the reins of Black Sabbath and in his solo career. Across his repertoire, there are songs with total global ubiquity and lesser-known innovations with his unique, spooky aesthetic quality.To celebrate Osbourne’s life and legacy,…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Tue July 22, 2025 Celebration Key has only been open for a few days but, already, Carnival Cruise Line is taking full advantage of its new private destination on Grand Bahama.On Tuesday, two ships docked at Celebration Key for the first time, Carnival Glory and Carnival Conquest. More than 7,000 guests from both ships enjoyed the 68-acre destination’s various amenities and features, including the 1.5-mile stretch of pristine beach, freshwater lagoons, swim-up bars, waterslides and more.“Celebration Key is already elevating the guest experience for us since we officially opened just a few…
OpenAI was the company that signed a $30 billion per year deal with Oracle for data center services, disclosed last month, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Now, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has confirmed the details of the contract (but not the dollar amount) in an X post on Tuesday and in a company blog post. To recap, on June 30, Oracle disclosed in an SEC filing that it had signed a cloud deal that would generate $30 billion a year in revenue. However, the company didn’t say who it was with or for what services. The news caused…