US military AI blunder: False intelligence on Chinese ship ‘almost started a war,’ report claims

A false AI-assisted intelligence report nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese ship during the Iran war, report says. (AFP)

A false intelligence report created with help from artificial intelligence nearly led the US military to intercept a Chinese ship in the Middle Eastaccording to CNN. The report claimed the vessel was carrying parts linked to a nuclear weapons programme. A false AI-assisted intelligence report nearly triggered a US operation against a Chinese ship during … Read more

Caleb Flynn trial: Was ex-American Idol contestant having an affair? Texts in focus amid Ashley’s death

Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is on trial for the murder of his wife Ashley. (X)

The Caleb Flynn murder trial is putting his marriage and alleged affair under the spotlight. Prosecutors say messages Flynn sent to a mistress are key to their case in the death of his wife, Ashley. Caleb Flynn, a former “American Idol” contestant, is on trial for the murder of his wife Ashley. (X) Was Caleb … Read more

Is X down? Thousands report outage with Elon Musk-owned platform; ‘posts not loading’

Representational. (Unsplash)

Thousands of users are reporting issues with X, formerly Twitteron Friday afternoon, according to Down Detector. Representational. (Unsplash) Over 2900 X users are complaining on Down Detector that the posts on their feed were not loading. The problem seems to be affecting users across the app and browser access. The graph of X outage on … Read more

US appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

US appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

By Nate Raymond US appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries BOSTON, Sept 18 – A US federal appeals court rejected on Friday a Trump administration policy that allows authorities to rapidly deport migrants to countries other than their own without giving them a chance to raise safety concerns. Ruling in … Read more

Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organized rally since the war began

Hundreds of thousands attend Iran's biggest government-organized rally since the war began

CAIRO — Hundreds of thousands of Iranians rallied Friday in a government-organized show of defiance after months of war, pledging their readiness to take up arms in the biggest such demonstration since the United States and Israel attacked in February. Hundreds of thousands attend Iran’s biggest government-organized rally since the war began Iran’s government has … Read more

Sun, sea and soldiers: Greek island tourists get front-row seats for military drills

Sun, sea and soldiers: Greek island tourists get front-row seats for military drills

MALEME, Greece — Vacationers taking a morning dip or seeking shade on wooden sunbeds on the Greek island of Crete got a close-up view of a major military exercise unfolding in front of them Friday. Sun, sea and soldiers: Greek island tourists get front-row seats for military drills The annual Medusa exercise, led by Greece … Read more

Lindsay Clancy update: Holdout juror says he may be ‘targeted’ over conservative Republican views

Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil says he stood by his guilty view, while questions remain over backlash, his safety and Clancy’s next court step..  Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

Michael P. Desronvil, the lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, reportedly believes he may be facing attacks because he is a Black Republican with conservative views. YouTuber Ray Marcel said Desronvil shared that concern during an off-camera conversation. Holdout juror Michael P. Desronvil says he stood by his guilty view, while questions remain … Read more

Lil Durk VICAR case: Is rapper’s racketeering trial delayed until after November 4?

Lil Durk faces a second federal trial on racketeering charges on October 5. (X/@Polymarket)

Lil Durk may have walked away from one courtroom battle, but his legal troubles are not over yet. After being found not guilty in his murder-for-hire case, the rapper remains in federal custody as he faces a separate VICAR racketeering case. Lil Durk faces a second federal trial on racketeering charges on October 5. (X/@Polymarket) … Read more

North Korea rejects UN nuclear watchdog criticism

North Korea rejects UN nuclear watchdog criticism

North Korea dismissed a UN atomic watchdog resolution that renewed demands to halt nuclear activities, saying it has “no effect” because Pyongyang is not an IAEA member, state media reported Saturday. North Korea rejects UN nuclear watchdog criticism A foreign ministry statement on Friday accused “hostile forces” of seeking to bring an end to the … Read more

Is Pentagon hiding actual count of US troops killed in Iran war? Pete Hegseth calls WaPo report ‘a complete lie’

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on September 18. (REUTERS)

After an explosive report by the Washington Post claimed that the Pentagon did not disclose the actual number of US troops killed in the Iran war, Secretary of War and the agency’s boss, Pete Hegsethhas responded. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on September 18. (REUTERS) On Friday, WaPo reported that contrary to … Read more