University of Minnesota report warns use of AI poses ‘serious’ threat to student learning
A new report from the University of Minnesota finds that generative artificial intelligence has the potential to seriously disrupt critical learning processes for students, especially those in elementary school. “We’ve been extremely concerned…
Fire breaks out at South Carolina lab at government nuclear site
A fire at a national laboratory in South Carolina, located in a complex where key parts for nuclear bombs were once manufactured, triggered an emergency declaration Wednesday that halted incoming traffic and restricted air and rail service in the region.…
Federal judge Alvin Hellerstein, who oversaw Maduro case, dies at 92
NEW YORK– Alvin K. Hellerstein, a Manhattan federal judge who presided over cases involving President Donald Trump, former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the September 11 attacks during nearly three decades on the bench, has died. He was…
John Healey reveals £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget – BBC
John Healey reveals £100 for energy bills and bank tax in first Budget BBC ‘There needs to be bolder change’: Retail and hospitality firms weigh budget relief The Guardian Britain’s defensive budget has done little to address deeper…
Investigation into death of Hayden Panettiere closed by police in South Carolina
South Carolina police have closed the investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere after determining she died of an accidental drug overdose, Greenville police said Wednesday. “Based on (the coroner’s Based on the office’s…
Hackers expose identities of more than 40,000 DHS employees: NPR
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem on the USImmigration and Customs Enforcement building, seen January 7, 2026 in Washington, DC Heather Diehl/Getty Images North America hide caption toggle caption I Heather Diehl/Getty Images North America…
Colorado Mountain College Students Found Dead After Missing While Hiking
Updated at 9:27 p.m. on Wednesday October 28, 2026. The two missing hikers were found dead around 3:30 p.m., according to the Chaffee County Sheriff’s Office. Their bodies were found next to each other in a pool on West Apostle Mountain in the…
Microsoft just shared Azure’s actual revenue in dollars: $33.2 billion
Microsoft has never disclosed Azure’s quarterly revenue in dollars. He usually only shared a growth percentage or described revenue milestones vaguely. But on Wednesday, when it reported another record quarter, it reported that Azure generated a…
Ernie Johnson says he’s stepping down from ‘Inside the NBA’ next season
Ernie Johnson announced on social media Wednesday that this will be his final season as host of “Inside the NBA.” The 2026-27 season is Johnson’s 37th as host of the popular pre- and post-game show featuring himself, Charles Barkley, Shaquille…
High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain (BBC)
High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain BBC What caused the fatal train accident in Spain? What we know so far CNN Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash that left dozens dead BBC More than 60 dead after two high-speed…