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AI is ‘unstoppable force’ that the UK must harness for good, spy chief warns

Anne Keast-Butler gave the inaugural GCHQ annual lecture at Bletchley Park on Wednesday.

Evening Standard - May 27, 2026 10:27am EDT

Supreme Court rejects Meta’s appeal in Vermont social media addiction case

Meta is facing similar lawsuits from states across the country, accusing it of knowingly designing addictive features.

One America News Network - May 27, 2026 9:49am EDT

FCC walks back router update ban before it bricks America's network security

Quietly extends waivers to 2029 after realizing it was about to leave millions of devices unpatched

Register UK - May 27, 2026 9:44am EDT

U.S. oil falls below $90 on report Iran agreement would restore Hormuz traffic in one month

U.S. crude oil prices fell about 5% Wednesday on a report Iran would restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz as part of a framework deal with the U.S.

CNBC - May 27, 2026 9:36am EDT

Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara resigns after allegedly interfering with investigation into his conduct

“This is not about being intolerant of mistakes; everyone makes mistakes, including me, but what I can’t allow is a breach of trust,” Mayor Jacob Frey said.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 9:29am EDT

The signs you have dating app burnout - and four ways to beat it

Download, burnout, delete, repeat. Science says dating app users follow a predictable and dangerous pattern. These are the signs you're falling for it – and how to escape.

BBC News - May 27, 2026 9:18am EDT

Zohran Mamdani wades into housing debate with a plan that could define his time in office

In an interview with NBC News, Mamdani said housing policies have too often been framed as a “choice,” adding, “That doesn’t have to be the case any longer.”

NBC News - May 27, 2026 9:09am EDT

People in the US: what are your views on Pope Leo’s comments about AI?

Guardian UK - May 27, 2026 8:59am EDT

'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends

The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.

BBC News - May 27, 2026 8:57am EDT

Iran threats expose the aging fleet that repairs undersea Internet cables

A small, aging fleet repairs the fiber-optic cables that carry data around the globe, and conflict zones can slow that work to a crawl

Scientific American - May 27, 2026 8:46am EDT

Chinese dissident is detained in South Korea after fleeing by inflatable boat

Rights groups urged South Korea not to repatriate Dong Guangping, 68, who has previously tried to escape three times only to be returned to China.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 8:05am EDT

Jalen Brunson was part of the Knicks’ last NBA Finals team — as a toddler. Now he’s their star.

Brunson spent time around his father’s 1999 New York team, the last to reach the championship round, as a 2-year-old.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 7:08am EDT

6G: The next gen of wireless tech nobody's ready to pay for

Standards body on track for 2028 specs drop. Telcos on track for 2028 existential crisis about 5G ROI

Register UK - May 27, 2026 6:58am EDT

The Internet’s Favorite Animal Is Secretly Facing a Dark Fate. Some People Are Finally Trying to Change That.

Popularity isn't always a good thing.

Slate - May 27, 2026 6:38am EDT

Top ethical hacker Chompie warns AI tools could put her out of business

Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.

BBC News - May 27, 2026 6:26am EDT

UK spy chief: Time is running out for the West to confront threats from Russia and China

Britain and its allies face a “moment of consequence,” according to the head of its intelligence agency.

CNBC - May 27, 2026 5:55am EDT

Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio from interviews

The Justice Department had withheld the sought-after materials, arguing they were exempt from disclosure. It now plans to release them.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 5:09am EDT

HP customer claims firmware update shoved printer off support cliff

Internal notes point to cloud connectivity woes for older OfficeJets, though company denies systemic issue

Register UK - May 27, 2026 4:33am EDT

Hong Kong overtakes Switzerland as world’s top cross-border wealth hub, report shows

The rise of the Chinese territory is unlikely to be reversed as hubs in Asia grow faster than the European safe haven, Boston Consulting Group said.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 4:12am EDT

Could there ever be a worldwide internet outage?

Live Science - May 27, 2026 3:31am EDT

All evacuation orders lifted after explosion at California chemical tank is averted

16,000 residents were allowed to return home Tuesday night after days of anxious waiting as fire crews worked to prevent a tank full of a toxic and flammable chemical from exploding.

NBC News - May 27, 2026 2:19am EDT

AI That Keeps Customers: Inside the Help Desk Tools Turning Support into a Retention Machine

AI ticket summaries, smart routing, and support ticket management automation aren't just productivity hacks—they're retention infrastructure. Here's how a modern help desk solution works in 2026.

International Business Times - May 27, 2026 1:11am EDT

Chief of communications intel agency says Russia is relentlessly targeting UK

ABC News - May 27, 2026 1:04am EDT

6 Ways AI Agents in Customer Service Turn Support into a Retention Engine

AI agents in customer service now resolve 74% of queries solo and catch at‑risk customers proactively. See how an AI customer service platform turns support into a retention engine.

International Business Times - May 27, 2026 12:24am EDT