Fintech company Block lays off more than 4,000 people, citing AI
BANGKOK (AP) — Shares in the financial technology company Block soared more than 20% in premarket trading Friday…
US military uses laser to down drone and FAA closes more El Paso airspace, officials say
The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a “seemingly threatening” drone flying near the U.S.-Mexico…
Genetic analysis reveals new details on ancient human and Neanderthal couplings
NEW YORK — NEW YORK (AP) — Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they…
Pink says she is not separated from Carey Hart: ‘Not true’
Pop singer Pink says she is not separated from her husband, former pro motocross racer Carey Hart, despite…
The top photos of the week by AP photojournalists
Feb. 20 – 26, 2026 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Jon Orbach, highlights some of the…
Young woman testifies against social media giants over technology addiction
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A young woman who is battling against social media giants took the stand Thursday…
Brady Tkachuk slams TikTok video from White House as ‘fake’
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored…
How Burger King’s AI headsets are transforming employee interactions
Burger King is testing AI-powered headsets that can recite recipes, alert managers when inventories are low and even…
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by…
FDA plans bonuses to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to…
Judge sends Shia LaBeouf to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans judge ordered actor Shia LaBeouf to return to drug and alcohol…
Federal protections end for the lesser prairie chicken
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A ground-dwelling bird known for elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains…