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‘Never let a lack of motivation put you on Iranian TV’: US airman shares intense Iran survival story after shootdown
An Air Force officer who survived behind enemy lines for two days in Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down said he hit the ground hard after the shoulder-fired missile that struck his Strike Eagle also shredded part of his parachute. Severely wounded and stranded in hostile territory, the…
9 celebrity looks that missed the mark at the 2026 Emmys
Urie wore a black Christian Siriano tuxedo. The look had some traditional elements, like a cropped jacket, a bow tie, and a cummerbund. However, he paired it with silky pants that ballooned around him. The pants, unfortunately, overshadowed the rest of the look, making the whole outfit feel…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella posts an internal warning to employees about AI safety
In an internal memo, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella weighed in on the growing debate over whether the AI industry is moving too fast. Nadella said AI should remain under human control, endorsed broader third-party testing, and warned that companies must take time to make the technology safety…
Travis Kalanick’s robotics startup taps Meta veteran for top AI role
Travis Kalanick’s new robotics startup, Atoms, has scooped up a high-profile hire. Vikas Chandra, a longtime Meta AI executive who led AI work for the company’s smart glasses, announced Monday that he is joining the startup as vice president of AI. At Atoms, Chandra said he will build “foundation…
The AI doom debate is getting carried away. AI is a product, not a god.
AI is either going to cure cancer or kill us all. That’s the polarizing thrust of a panic-infused debate that erupted across the industry in recent days. The truth is likely more mundane, and the risks more manageable than some researchers at leading AI labs would have you believe. That’s according…
The best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 Emmy Awards
Emmys night is finally here. The 2026 Emmy Awards are taking over the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Monday, with “Law and Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay hosting. “The Pitt” is leading the nominations charge with 25, including outstanding drama series, best actor for Noah Wyle, and four…
A Brand-New SUV for Under $220 per Month? Here Are the Best Lease Deals
Buying a brand-new SUV in 2026 can cost drivers more than $50,000, while average monthly car payments are around $770, according to NerdWallet. If you are not interested in long-term ownership and want a lower monthly payment, leasing may be an option. These offers vary by location and credit…
Google finally lets all engineers use Anthropic’s Claude
Googlers have some of the best perks in Silicon Valley, but there’s one thing many of them have long been denied: access to Anthropic’s Claude. That just changed. The company recently made one of Anthropic’s strongest coding models available to engineers across the company through its internal…
I compared shopping for seasonal fall decor at Hobby Lobby and Michaels
Neither store covered every base — or, from the glass-half-full perspective, each store had specialties. Since selections varied so widely, I couldn’t exactly compare prices, but I did notice a decent amount of 40%-off sales at both retailers. Many Michaels’ deals I saw were tied to its in-house…
Average New-Car Prices Soar Above $50,000 for the First Time This Year
Car buyers are getting hit from all angles these days, but experts offer advice on ways you can still find a deal. New-Car Prices and Discounts According to Kelley Blue Book, data released the week ending Sept. 11 showed the average U.S. new-vehicle transaction price climbed to $50,089 in August…