NEWS

A California surrogate told CBS News she did not know she was carrying a child for Chinese gaming billionaire Xu Bo until journalists linked her pregnancy to leaked documents.

The New Mexico Supreme Court fined lawyer Stephen Aarons $5,000 and held him in contempt after a ChatGPT-assisted murder appeal brief included fabricated witnesses and false police testimony.

Yirsi Esperanza Machado Rivera is accused of entering her neighbour's home, shoving her and throwing a bucket of human waste after alleging an affair with her husband.

A Columbia University study found that combining the p-tau217 blood biomarker with APOE4 genetic testing may estimate when Alzheimer's symptoms will emerge in symptom-free people.

A viral video from a Minnesota Wendy's shows a customer allegedly threatening to call ICE on Hispanic employees before confronting the worker who recorded the dispute.

Microsoft has released emergency cumulative updates for Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 after a major September security patch caused Remote Desktop, Hyper-V and USB audio failures.

Footage from the All-In Summit appears to show Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang taking Donald Trump's surprise call on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8.

Donald Trump interrupted Jensen Huang's interview at the All-In Summit to dismiss AI safety concerns as a "hoax", backing rapid development and warning that restraint could benefit China.

Crime perceptions, homicide statistics and government travel advisories point to a group of high-risk destinations in 2026, while researchers caution that citywide rankings cannot capture every traveller's circumstances.

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 0.20% on Tuesday as technology shares recovered from a sharp sell-off, though concerns over AI spending, interest rates and oil prices kept investors cautious.

About 100 protesters rallied outside Philadelphia City Hall for a three-year pause on new AI data centres, adding to growing US opposition that has delayed or blocked major projects.

Macklemore has been removed from the remaining US dates of Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour after venues objected to his pro-Palestinian remarks at a September concert.

A Yankee Stadium cooling tower was among 10 South Bronx sites that tested positive for Legionella DNA as officials investigate a cluster linked to nine illnesses and one death.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards earned praise for emotional speeches and memorable winners, but critics criticised its musical numbers, awkward sketches and a teleprompter error involving Michael J. Fox.

The Strait of Hormuz crisis has intensified after a disputed tanker explosion, renewed attacks and the collapse of regional talks aimed at creating safer shipping routes.

'The Pitt' repeated as Outstanding Drama Series and 'Hacks' won Outstanding Comedy Series at the 78th Primetime Emmys, where Jean Smart tied the acting Emmy record.

Ora Banda Mining shares fell 3.78% as gold prices weakened amid rising bond yields and interest-rate expectations, despite recent gains following progress on its Waihi underground mine.

Apple has released iOS 27 with its delayed Siri AI overhaul, expanded generative AI tools and design changes, alongside related updates for Apple Watch, iPad and Vision Pro.

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward says Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, had already been on a private date before the 2002 charity fashion show linked to their romance.

Tesla plans to begin shipping Optimus humanoid robots to commercial customers in 2027, but limited production, shifting forecasts and manufacturing challenges cast doubt on the schedule.

Meghan Markle was absent from the Primetime Emmy Awards, where her Netflix series was not competing. 'With Love, Meghan' is nominated for a Daytime Emmy next month.

Online speculation has focused on Tommaso Cioni's former Tucson rock band, but authorities say neither he nor the group has been linked to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.

Salesforce shares gained 3.73% ahead of Dreamforce 2026, where the company is expected to showcase new Agentforce AI agents, its Anthropic partnership and long-term strategy.

Investigators are examining whether Hayden Panettiere took a counterfeit oxycodone pill containing fentanyl before her death, but toxicology results and the official cause remain pending.

Warren Buffett's warning about speculative markets is drawing renewed attention as high valuations, rising oil prices, bond yields, inflation concerns and AI uncertainty unsettle investors.

Musk's X Corp and xAI have moved to dismiss their US antitrust lawsuit against Apple, ending the case against the iPhone maker while claims against OpenAI continue.

Yelp shares rose 2.68% to $21.87, but remained near a 52-week low as investors weighed mixed earnings, cautious guidance, AI investments and divided analyst views.

GSK shares climbed after the company reported encouraging clinical trial results for two lung cancer treatments, strengthening its oncology strategy despite mixed analyst views on the stock.

Elon Musk has endorsed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's warning about advanced AI risks, even as Musk, Anthropic and OpenAI face scrutiny over their technology investments and IPO plans.