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In A First, Taiwan To Produce US-Designed Missile, Drone Amid China Tensions
Sep 18, 2025 05:07 pm CST
Taiwan will jointly manufacture a missile and an underwater drone with a US company for the first time, officials said Thursday, as Taipei seeks to boost domestic weapons and ammunition production.
Meta Unveils New AI-Powered Smart Glasses, Continuing Metaverse Push
Sep 18, 2025 04:32 pm CST
Meta showed off new smart glasses on Wednesday as it continued to bank on a lifestyle shift toward blending reality and virtual space despite the efforts inflicting heavy financial losses.
US Judge Rejects $180 Million Lawsuit By Amazon's Marubo Tribe Against The New York Times
Sep 18, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Indigenous tribe in Amazon against The New York Times and TMZ that claimed newspaper's reporting on tribe's first exposure to internet led to its members being portrayed as technology-addled
Starmer, Trump To Discuss Trade, Ukraine, Gaza After Pomp-Filled Royal Welcome
Sep 18, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the US leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems.
Rape, Torture, Silence: LGBTQ Survivors Expose Horror In Turkmenistan
Sep 18, 2025 03:32 pm CST
Two men who escaped one of the world's most secretive and repressive states have told AFP how they were tortured, beaten and raped in Turkmenistan for the "crime" of being gay.
"You Set A Bad Tone": Trump Calls Out Australian Journalist, Says Questions Could Affect Australia-US Ties
Sep 18, 2025 02:28 pm CST
US President Donald Trump got into an argument with an Australian journalist over questions about his wealth while being in office. He accused John Lyons of jeopardising Australia's interests, adding he would raise matter with PM Anthony Albanese
As Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Goes Off Air, A Look At His Net Worth
Sep 18, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Jimmy Kimmel, who began his career as a cable comedian, became the longest-running current late-night host after Conan O'Brien retired in 2021.
"Trump Doesn't Have One": Stephen Colbert Shows Off Emmy For 'The Late Show'
Sep 18, 2025 01:53 pm CST
Stephen Colbert celebrated his Emmy win on 'The Late Show' by thanking his team and taking a dig at Donald Trump.
Bizarre Heist At US Disney Springs: Robber In Scuba Gear Swims Away With Loot
Sep 18, 2025 01:36 pm CST
According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the man entered after closing, took cash and left. The heist took all of 2 minutes.
"What Have You Accomplished In Past 4 Weeks": Elon Musk Asks xAI Staff To Revalidate Their Work
Sep 18, 2025 01:15 pm CST
Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, has once again notified his staff members to provide summaries of their recent work and demonstrate "what you've accomplished."