Meta’s Muse exceeds 5 million downloads, faster than ChatGPT, Claude
Meta’s (META) popular Muse AI agent continues to gain momentum, surpassing 5 million downloads on Wednesday, according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. This milestone comes less than a month after Meta launched the service on September 8.…
President of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee faces deportation
Immigration judge rules U.S. can deport president of Islamic Society of Milwaukee An immigration judge has ruled that the United States has grounds to deport the president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. MILWAUKEE — Video above: June coverage of…
More than 270 Catholic clerics abused nearly 1,000 children in Massachusetts, AG report says
What they say: “We deeply understand that behind every number is a child whose safety has been violated, a family who has been transformed, and a survivor who has carried the trauma of this abuse for years, and in many cases, decades,” Attorney General…
Hundreds of prisoners released today as early release program begins
How PC Andrew Harper’s case changed the government’s early release planspublished at 06:53 BST 06:53 BST Image source, Thames Valley Police/PA Wire PC Andrew Harper, 28, from Wallingford, Oxfordshire, died in 2019 when he was dragged behind…
Ceredigion man who died of scabies branded environmental risk
Director of Public Health Ardiana Gjini said: “We are working in partnership with our other partner agencies, Public Health Wales, our local authority colleagues, to ensure that potential transmission occurring across the community is reduced and…
Caitlin Clark ‘threw it all up at me’ during Fever’s WNBA playoff win
Caitlin Clark’s first-half effort in Fever’s Game 2 win over the Aces took its toll. “To be honest, I threw up everything in my stomach at halftime,” Clark told Prime Video after the victory. “I was so tired. It wasn’t because I…
Popular coffee chain is closing 250 locations in 2026 and fans are devastated
Aepool/Shutterstock Seeing fast food chains close some of their locations is nothing new for consumers in the United States, but seeing one of the five largest chains in the world close up shop is a bit newer. This somewhat rare event is happening as we…
We all need the challenge of Jack Smith right now
A version of this essay first appeared in Crash Course, Salon’s free morning newsletter. Sign up to get early access to stories like this and other bold journalism from Salon about how policies, movements and culture wars affect real people. It was…
‘Strong indications’ Iran played role in UK bomb plot, says Andy Burnham
Five British men were released on bail on Monday after being arrested a day earlier in connection with the alleged plot. What they say: “We will say more in due course but we can confirm… that we believe Iran played a role,” Burnham…
Updated photo of 2026 WNBA playoff bracket after Dream Eliminate Mystics, Wings Beat Valkyries
The first round of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs continued with two matchups on Wednesday. Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream began by defeating the Washington Mystics and earning their ticket to the semi-finals. Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale then set a…