New York City Council examines AI safety oversight as industry leaders testify
New York City lawmakers are weighing how to oversee artificial intelligence without blocking useful services or local investment. At a Council hearing, industry leaders testified about safety testing, transparency, bias,…
Researchers unveil light-powered material that produces hydrogen from water more efficiently
Turning sunlight into hydrogen Researchers have developed a photocatalytic material that uses light to release hydrogen from water. The design aims to capture more incoming energy and direct it toward…
Coastal city unveils first all-electric ferry route to cut commuter emissions
A coastal city has unveiled its first all-electric ferry route, marking a major change in local commuter transport. The battery-powered service will connect busy waterfront communities while reducing pollution from…
Rising Treasury yields pressure Wall Street as tech stocks lose momentum
Wall Street Feels the Rate Reset Rising Treasury yields reshape Wall Street’s calculations and weaken the advance in major technology shares. Investors demand greater compensation for government debt, which competes…
Poland’s Rapid Military Spending Surge Raises Questions About Its Economic Future
Security pressure drives the surge Poland now spends a larger share of national output on defense than any other NATO member. NATO estimated Polish military spending at 4.12% of gross…
Swiss glaciers lose nearly a fifth of their mass in five years
Measurements across Switzerland reveal a rapid transformation of the country’s mountain ice. Swiss glaciers lost nearly one-fifth of their combined mass during the latest five-year assessment period. That decline reflects…
Nor’easter floods New England, leaving widespread power outages
Powerful Storm Crosses New England A powerful nor’easter moved across New England, bringing torrential rain, fierce winds, and dangerous flooding. The storm drew moisture northward while a strong pressure gradient…
Federal judge weighs extending order blocking White House ban on news outlets
Judge reviews continuing court protection A federal judge is weighing whether to extend protections blocking White House retaliation against The Associated Press. The dispute tests constitutional safeguards when officials control…
Bentley tests luxury buyers’ appetite for its first all-electric model
Bentley is preparing its first battery-electric vehicle after more than a century of building combustion-powered luxury cars. The model will test whether affluent customers accept electric propulsion without sacrificing character,…
Amazon launches $1 billion initiative to support communities hosting data centers
Amazon has launched a $1 billion initiative to support communities that host its expanding network of data centers. The commitment links Amazon Web Services growth with investments addressing local priorities…