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Government vows to act as under-16s social media ban consultation ends
Tech minister Liz Kendall told the BBC the government would publish a response to the consultation in the summer.
BBC News - May 25, 2026 7:42pm EDT
Pope Leo issues new warning on artificial intelligence
Pope Leo is making history by wading into the AI debate, warning that people need to be a part of developing the new technology, however it unfolds. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has the story.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 6:51pm EDT
Rideshare drivers union in Massachusetts says it’s the first to be recognized in the U.S.
“This is a historic day for the state, for the country,” Gov. Maura Healey said, noting that drivers being able to unionize “means better pay, better wages for them, for their families.”
NBC News - May 25, 2026 6:10pm EDT
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity
Toronto Star - May 25, 2026 5:49pm EDT
Trump to visit Walter Reed for the third checkup of his second term
Trump, who will be 80 next month, is the oldest person to be elected president.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 5:48pm EDT
Streeting urges social media ban for under-16s
The recently-resigned former health secretary joined calls for an Australia-style ban, ahead of a consultation closing.
Evening Standard - May 25, 2026 5:02pm EDT
Social media 'is vital', say Welsh teens arguing against a ban
A group of teenagers claim they need social media "to survive", but one head calls it "a disaster".
BBC News - May 25, 2026 4:47pm EDT
Officials said Monday that the worst-case scenario, a massive explosion, had been averted. But it’s unclear how the emergency started in the first place.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 4:19pm EDT
Boston Tech Week 2026 Opens Tomorrow: a16z Brings 572 Events to Kendall Square
Boston Tech Week 2026 opens tomorrow with 572 events across Kendall Square, the Seaport, and six other neighborhoods — registration is free for most sessions at tech-week.com/calendar/boston. The inaugural a16z-presented festival runs May 26–31 and brings together biotech, AI, deep tech, and
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 4:17pm EDT
Huawei Claims Chip Design Breakthrough As US-China Tech Rivalry Intensifies
The announcement comes as global chipmakers race toward sub-2-nanometer technology amid escalating US-China technology restrictions and rising AI demand.
International Business Times - May 25, 2026 4:02pm EDT
The president said Saudi Arabia and Qatar should “immediately” sign on to the agreements, first signed in 2020 during his first administration.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 3:03pm EDT
AI used to speed up search for motor neurone disease drugs
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.
BBC News - May 25, 2026 1:33pm EDT
Portable charger problems on flights 'on the rise', watchdog warns
The CAA says 'more awareness' of the fire risks is needed and asks passengers to 'do the right thing'.
BBC News - May 25, 2026 12:58pm EDT
Fake ICE agents terrorize immigrants amid Trump’s crackdown
A Noticias Telemundo investigation documented a marked increase in cases of people posing as federal agents to rob, intimidate and even injure or rape immigrants.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 12:52pm EDT
Mexico to host Iran’s World Cup team after U.S. refusal, president says
The Iranian team’s participation in the June 11-July 19 tournament had been in question since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran in late February.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 12:14pm EDT
It's illegal to repair most of our devices. There's a surprising reason for that.
Live Science - May 25, 2026 12:06pm EDT
Forget Your TV's Built-In Speakers, Sony's Best-Selling Soundbar Is Almost Never This Cheap
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 10:17am EDT
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 9:53am EDT
Send Laura Jarrett your questions about the Supreme Court and more
NBC News’ senior legal correspondent will answer subscriber questions about the Supreme Court and more in a live Q&A at 3 p.m. ET Thursday. Submit your questions below.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 9:09am EDT
Linux kernel flaw opens root-only files to unprivileged users
Plus ModuleJail, a radical proposal for minimizing the impact of similar bugs
Register UK - May 25, 2026 8:32am EDT
Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns just weeks before big kickoff
With the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico just around the corner, players are walking a tightrope to avoid injury before it kicks off.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 8:29am EDT
Gizmodo - May 25, 2026 8:15am EDT
3 months, 21 dead gray whales: Why so many carcasses are washing up on Pacific shores
Many of the dead whales have appeared thin and weak. Researchers think there’s a problem with their food supply in the Arctic — a result of melting ice.
NBC News - May 25, 2026 8:05am EDT