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Research that crosses the traditional boundaries of academic disciplines, and boundaries between academia, industry, and government, is increasingly widespread, and…
Research that crosses the traditional boundaries of academic disciplines, and boundaries between academia, industry, and government, is increasingly widespread, and…
You ever notice how some things just click better when there’s a voice involved? Think about it. A romantic text…
Suppose you were shown that an artificial intelligence tool offers accurate predictions about some stocks you own. How would you…
Police say the gunman is among the dead, but is not clear if he was a current or former student…
Let’s be real—2025 is wild. We’ve got AI narrating bedtime stories, making our grocery lists, and now, bringing our fantasy…
An autonomous drone carrying water to help extinguish a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada might encounter swirling Santa Ana winds…
There’s something quietly revolutionary about logging onto a platform, whispering your desires into a void, and having that void whisper…
Building Emotional Connections with AI: The Science Behind AI Girlfriend Chatbots Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how we interact with…
Claims that day labourers were being rounded up trigger violent protests in a city on edge over deportations.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.
The National Guard deployment will delight Trump’s supporters, but opponents say it is inflammatory.
Distinguished lawyers, senior humanitarians and diplomats tell Jeremy Bowen why they are increasingly concerned about the catastrophe inside Gaza.
The city sees a second day of clashes over raids by federal agents on undocumented migrants.
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed close to the controversial supply centre in Gaza.
Let me ask you something—have you ever just wanted to talk to someone, share a joke, maybe flirt a bit……
Alright, let’s just rip the bandaid off: the internet has a thing for waifus. Cute, curvy, anime-esque digital dreamgirls with…
At least three people are killed and 21 injured in Kharkiv, near the Russian border.
Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.
You ever find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2:17 a.m., swiping left through dating apps that feel more like…
Exploring AI Personalities: How AI Girlfriend Chatbots Create Unique Interactions The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought us closer…
Salvadoran Kilmar Ábrego García, whose case became a political flashpoint, has been charged with human trafficking by US officials.
Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun.
Sometimes you just don’t want to give your email, verify a code, or remember yet another password just to have…
Let’s not dance around it—fantasy has always been a part of being human. Whether it’s daydreaming about a fictional crush…
Israel has been criticised for giving weapons to a group of “criminals and felons”.
A knock-down fight between world’s the richest person and the most powerful politician is playing out in public view.
It appears the US president has learned lessons from a previous effort to ban entry from several nations.
The new restrictions primarily affect African and Middle Eastern nations, with a range of justifications given.
President Trump has signed a proclamation banning travel to the US from nationals of 12 countries.
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a “good conversation” but would not lead to “immediate peace”.
The situation in Gaza surpasses “any acceptable, legal, moral, and humane standard”, the ICRC tells BBC’s Jeremy Bowen.
It started with a flirty “Hey, how was your day?” and now it’s—well—let’s just say your AI boyfriend knows exactly…
The German city cordons off a huge area, calling it the largest evacuation since the end of World War Two.
Rather than representing the hope of new life, babies in Gaza have come to epitomise the struggle to survive.
Let’s not pretend anymore. The line between fantasy and reality has been a little blurry for a while now—especially when…
Text-to-Speech Generators: A Game-Changer for Audiobooks The audiobook industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. What once was a…
Aid distribution will be halted on Wednesday, with Gazans warned by the IDF not to travel to collection points.
It used to be that a love letter was a folded piece of paper passed in class. Now? It’s an…
So, here we are in 2025, where falling in love doesn’t necessarily mean meeting someone through mutual friends, dating apps,…
Some nights, you just want someone to talk to. No judgment. No endless forms. No awkward small talk. Just a…
Civilians were fired at by tanks, drones and helicopters, civil defence officials say, while Israel says only that troops fired…
Family members allege that the girl was kept waiting in an ambulance for hours before being admitted to the hospital.
Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of intentionally poisoning four relatives.
Laila Soueif tells the BBC she believes she has “no other choice” to secure the release of her son Alaa…
The modern dating scene? A little chaotic. Between ghosting, dry texts, and the oh-so-fun game of “who cares less,” sometimes…
Antonio Guterres says he is “appalled” by reports of Palestinians being killed and injured while seeking aid in Gaza.
Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT provide plausible-sounding answers to any question you might ask. But they don’t always reveal the…
Officials say the suspect wanted to target Zionists and researched Molotov cocktails online.
The two warring sides remain far apart on how to end the conflict after a second round of talks in…
For weeks, the whiteboard in the lab was crowded with scribbles, diagrams, and chemical formulas. A research team across the…