Vance Boelter, disguised as a police officer, shot multiple lawmakers in a deadly rampage before Minnesota police ended the state's largest manhunt. Federal prosecutors may seek the death penalty for what officials called a politically charged act of terror.
Pakistan has proposed Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his diplomatic role in halting conflict with India. While praised by some, the move has stirred debate due to Trump's controversial stance on Israel.
Donald Trump has once again suggested firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, despite legal uncertainties. Though Powell's term ends in 2026, Trump hinted at replacing him if re-elected.
AI startup Midjourney has launched its image-to-video generation tool, V1, which helps users transform images into short video clips. The tool is available to all Midjourney users for free at the beginner level, though the company also offers various subscription plans for better results. With V1, the company has already stirred a legal tussle with Disney, which has accused Midjourney of copyright infringement.
U.S. markets finished mixed on Friday, with the Dow up 38 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower as tensions between the U.S. and the Middle East rose. Oil prices fell despite weekly increases. Investors reacted cautiously over the U.S. response to Iran, the Fed's signals of rate cuts, and geopolitical risks. Global markets show mild optimism and volatility.
Thailand's rising electricity costs are being driven by a flawed shift to expensive LNG imports, policy delays, and corporate influence, leaving households and businesses to bear the burden.
Pro-Palestinian activists broke into RAF Brize Norton in England, vandalizing two military aircraft and spraying paint as a protest against UK's role in the Gaza conflict. Authorities condemned the act and launched a criminal investigation into the security breach.
A satirical post claiming the RAF painted a jet pink for Pride Month went viral, sparking serious online debate.
Fact checks confirm the post is false, with the RAF denying any such plans and clarifying the account behind it is parody
Israel carried out major airstrikes in Tehran, hitting over 60 targets tied to Iran's nuclear and missile programs, including the SPND headquarters. The strikes mark a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict as Iran responds with drone and missile attacks.
Foxconn and Nvidia are planning to deploy humanoid robots at a new Houston factory to manufacture Nvidia AI servers, marking a significant step in automating high-tech production. The robots, developed by Foxconn and possibly UBTech, are expected to begin work by early next year.
Cathy Hackl's TED journey began with a matchmaking experiment using AI, an unconventional but compelling approach that earned her an invitation to the main stage.