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U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report

U.S. State Department targets Online News Act in human rights report

OTTAWA — The U.S. State Department is taking aim at Canada’s Online News Act in a human rights report that criticizes press freedom in Canada — which experts characterized Thursday as Orwellian.
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Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says

Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife pledge record $2B to Oregon cancer center, university says

PORTLAND, Ore.
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

Supreme Court allows Mississippi to require age verification on social media like Facebook and X

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue of growing national concern.
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Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts

Beijing's first World Humanoid Robot Games open with hip-hop and martial arts

Humanoid robots danced hip-hop, performed martial arts and played keyboard, guitar and drums at the opening ceremony of the first World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday evening.
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As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change

The sternly worded statements and letters are filled with indignation and outrage: Republican U.S. lawmakers say Canada has done too little to contain wildfires and smoke that have fouled the air in several states this summer.
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AI firm Cohere raises US$500 million, giving business US$6.8 billion valuation

AI firm Cohere raises US$500 million, giving business US$6.8 billion valuation

TORONTO — Cohere says it's raised US$500 million, giving the Canadian artificial intelligence firm a US$6.8 billion valuation.
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For these incarcerated students, online school has been a disaster

For these incarcerated students, online school has been a disaster

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — To earn his freedom, 15-year-old Cayden Gillespie had to complete three school assignments a day. But school had gone virtual for Cayden and other incarcerated young people in Florida. And sometimes, he didn't understand it.
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Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them

Six planets are hanging out in early morning skies this month. Here's how to spot them

NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month in what's known as a planetary parade . Catch the spectacle while you can because it's the last one of the year.
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One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

LONDON (AP) — The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along. But don't forget that phones, tablets and other electronics are vulnerable to extreme heat.
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Takeaways from AP's investigation into online school for incarcerated teens

Takeaways from AP's investigation into online school for incarcerated teens

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — No matter the offense, states must educate students in juvenile detention . It’s a complicated challenge, no doubt — and success stories are scarce.
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