2026-07-09

Quote of the day by NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden on the 'nothing to hide' argument: 'No different than saying you don't care about free speech because you have nothing to say'

The whistleblower has exposed some of the most egregious surveillance programs in operation [...]

2026-07-09

US Weighs Removing Steering Wheel Requirement for Driverless Cars

The move would benefit companies such as Tesla, which are already designing in that direction. [...]

2026-07-09

OpenAI's Powerful New ChatGPT-5.6 Is Ready for You

A new ChatGPT Work program can let the AI take charge of your files. [...]

2026-07-09

Google Health Finally Recognizes the Value of Naps

A 20-minute nap will count toward your daily sleep total. But is a quick power nap worth it? [...]

2026-07-09

Days after announcing mass layoffs, Xbox CEO Asha Sharma tapped to advise the Federal Reserve on jobs

That's a choice. [...]

2026-07-09

Flores Hobbits' eating habits offer clues about their evolutionary past

If Homo floresiensis wasn't a fire-using hunter, its origins could be different than we thought. [...]

2026-07-09

Michigan's explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite jumps to over 1,200 cases

In neighboring Ohio, cases have reportedly reached over 500. [...]

2026-07-09

OpenAI wants its new tool to do your work for you and with you

Rebranded Codex promises independent workflows that can run "for hours if needed." [...]

2026-07-09

NYT Strands hints and answers for Friday, July 10 (game #859)

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram. [...]