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How AI is getting better at finding security holes
How AI is getting better at finding security holes
Anthropic announced this week that its new model found security flaws in "every major operating system and web browser." Even before the news, AI models had gotten dramatically better at finding bugs.
Huo Jingnan | Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad fall through
No Deal: U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad fall through
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after a day of highly anticipated face-to-face peace talks, Washington's lead negotiator Vice President J.D. Vance announced on Sunday.
Betsy Joles | Apr 11, 2026, 7:04 AM UTC
WATCH: Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth
WATCH: Artemis II astronauts splash down on Earth
The four astronauts aboard NASA's Artemis II mission splashed down on Earth, after a successful visit to the moon.
Amina Khan | Apr 10, 2026, 10:48 PM UTC
How the newest attending physician in 'The Pitt' crafted her character
How the newest attending physician in 'The Pitt' crafted her character
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with actor Sepideh Moafi and Dr. Seema Jilani about the second season of The Pitt.
Mallory Yu, Courtney Dorning, Juana Summers | Apr 10, 2026, 8:51 PM UTC
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
Epstein survivors have mixed feelings on Melania Trump's call for hearing in Congress
The first lady made a public statement on Thursday saying she was not friends with Epstein, and calling for further action in Congress. Survivors of the late sex offender's abuse differ on her proposal.
Ava Berger, Jaclyn Diaz | Apr 10, 2026, 8:42 PM UTC
Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive
Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive
Officials in Minnesota have sued the Trump administration, saying federal officials are withholding evidence in the killings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by immigration agents in Minneapolis, as well as the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan man.
Meg Anderson | Apr 10, 2026, 8:01 PM UTC
Coachella 2026: A hand-picked guide to the best of the fest
Coachella 2026: A hand-picked guide to the best of the fest
With well over 100 acts on eight stages, almost all of them streaming live, Coachella can be overwhelming. Here's a day-by-day guide to the can't-miss music at the season's biggest musical gathering.
Dora Levite, Sheldon Pearce, Anamaria Artemisa Sayre | Apr 10, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC
Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends
Shortlisted for an Oscar, 'Homebound' is a daring movie about two dear friends
The movie, now streaming on Netflix, defied current trends in Indian cinema to tell the true story of a friendship between a Muslim and a Hindu Dalit. Martin Scorsese was secretly involved.
Diaa Hadid, Omkar Khandekar | Apr 10, 2026, 5:22 PM UTC
Five things to know about Hungary's election
Five things to know about Hungary's election
Hungary votes Sunday in a pivotal test of Viktor Orbán's "illiberal democracy," as challenger Péter Magyar taps voter frustration, with stakes for Europe, NATO and the U.S.
Rob Schmitz, Nick Spicer | Apr 10, 2026, 2:10 PM UTC
'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue
'How are you using AI?' Your therapist should ask you that question, experts argue
A paper in JAMA Psychiatry says mental health providers should ask if patients are using artificial intelligence chatbots, just as they would ask patients about sleep habits and substance use.
Rhitu Chatterjee | Apr 10, 2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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