State Department lays off 1,350 employees
The department says the cuts are needed to tame bureaucracy. Critics say they will weaken U.S. strength at a critical time.
Day: July 11, 2025
Your Wemo smart devices are about to get dumb as Belkin pulls the plug
Wemo is ending support for nearly all of its smart home devices. See if your gear is on the list.
In Syria, unexploded ordnance prolongs the casualties of an ended war
Rebuilding Syria is proving a potentially lethal task, as streets and farmland are seeded with unexploded land mines – with children and civilians in harm’s way.
Ukraine suffers most civilian casualties in 3 years as Russia ramps up aerial attacks – NBC News
Ukraine suffers most civilian casualties in 3 years as Russia ramps up aerial attacks NBC NewsRussian attacks in June caused highest number of civilian fatalities in Ukraine over past 3 years – UN mission Українська правдаUkraine:…
‘Foreign interference’: France launches criminal investigation into X; to look into algorithmic manipulation and unlawful data gathering
French prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, over allegations of content manipulation and unlawful data collection. The probe, triggered by complaints citing potential foreign interference through…
AI is changing the rental car return experience – and it could cost you
Car rental companies are deploying AI scanners to find damage, and customers are getting hit with the bill.
Georgia Republican’s Ponzi scheme defrauded people of $140m, say officials
Brant Frost IV’s First Liberty Building and Loan lied to investors about lending high-interest loans to small firmsA prominent Georgia Republican was running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded 300 investors of at least $140m, federal officials alleged in a …
Trump ‘denied chance to address parliament’ during UK state visit to meet King
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NC Tesla in “Veered” Crash Into Police Car
Yet again, Tesla veers suddenly across lanes into oncoming traffic. In this Charlotte case it struck a police car. The preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of the Tesla was driving southbound on Johnston Road when the driver failed to ma…
Save 45% on the Omen Max 16 gaming laptop at HP with promo code
Right now when you buy directly from HP, you can get the Omen Max 16 for $900 off with promo code LEVELUP20.