Authors, publishers sue Google over alleged AI copyright infringement
Hachette and Elsevier lead US legal action against Google, alleging misuse of books for Gemini AI model training.
Day: July 16, 2026
Russian attacks kill 14 as Ukraine hits Black Sea oil tankers
Civilian casualties are reported in a number of Ukrainian regions, while Kyiv hits 20 Russian vessels in the Black Sea.
Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, a Proponent of Drone Warfare, Is Forced Out
Mykhailo Fedorov announced he was leaving the ministry on Wednesday after conflicts with generals and military contractors over the role of innovative weaponry.
Trump has pushed for AI. But plans for a data center in his Florida backyard have residents fuming
The project claims it will generate more than $500 million in tax revenue per year, but residents are worried the sprawling ‘hyperscale’ data center could pose a risk to water supplies
Raging Wildfire Surrounds Canadian Cargo Train
Canada, including Toronto and other parts of Ontario, were covered in smoke as wildfires sent smoke into New York and beyond.
Will Iran Be a Forever War?
President Trump may have fallen into the same trap that his predecessors did in Iraq and Afghanistan. Our chief diplomatic correspondent explains why.
I hitched a ride from a secret serial killer who murdered seven strangers & planned to butcher me with a masonry hammer
WATCHING a documentary about Ivan Milat – Australia’s worst serial killer – Colin Powis froze in horror. Images of the fiend instantly took him back to 1982 when, as he backpacked in New South Wales, he had accepted a lift from a shifty stranger with a…
Trump vows to defeat Iran as attacks resume and blockade diverts ships
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched another wave of attacks against Iran and turned away ships evading its blockade as President Trump vowed to batter the Middle East country for days, promising that Tehran’s defeat would come “soon.”
Spain to face Argentina in World Cup final after Messi-led comeback sinks England
Reigning champions Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach their second World Cup final in a row, where they will face Spain.
RTX Details Successful Demos With NGSRI Offering For Stinger Replacement Competition
RTX’s [RTX] Raytheon said on Wednesday it has conducted successful demonstrations of its offering for the Army’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) competition to develop a Stinger missile replacement. […]