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Meet Alexander Du, the 17-year-old Sewickley student who built $170 AI-powered glasses to help visually impaired users navigate after his grandmother lost her sight

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Meet Alexander Du, the 17-year-old Sewickley student who built $170 AI-powered glasses to help visually impaired users navigate after his grandmother lost her sight

Alexander Du, a 17-year-old student from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, has been named a 2026 Presidential AI Challenge National Champion for inventing IRIS, an AI-powered wearable designed to help blind and visually impaired people navigate their surroundings. The teen built the $170 system after watching his grandmother struggle to navigate the world differently after losing her sight. … Read more

Israel President pardons soldier who shot wounded Palestinian attacker dead in West Bank

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Israel President pardons soldier who shot wounded Palestinian attacker dead in West Bank

Elor Azaria’s conviction in 2017 for manslaughter and his release drew enormous attention in Israel. (AP Photo) Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has pardoned former combat medic Elor Azaria, who was convicted of manslaughter for shooting dead a badly wounded Palestinian attacker in the occupied West Bank nearly a decade ago.According to the Associated Press, Azaria … Read more

In 1992, Elton John began buying Atlanta apartments and eventually combined six into a 13,000-square-foot home; three decades later, it sold for $7.225 million

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In 1992, Elton John began buying Atlanta apartments and eventually combined six into a 13,000-square-foot home; three decades later, it sold for $7.225 million

Sir Elton John’s long-time Atlanta home, created over more than 30 years by combining six separate apartments, has sold for $7.225 million (£5.9 million). The final price was more than $2.2 million above the original asking price, after a short bidding period for the high-rise property. Located on the 36th floor of the Park Place … Read more

A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize

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A Wyoming-to-Canada wildlife project has supported 204 crossings and helped protect 59 million acres; 33 years after it began, it is a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize

A conservation project connecting wild habitats from Wyoming to Canada’s Yukon has been named a finalist for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative has spent 33 years protecting 59 million acres of land and supporting 204 wildlife crossings across North America. The non-profit project is one of 15 global finalists for … Read more

‘When do I blow entire nation up?’ Trump’s ultimatum after Iran warns of ‘decisive war’

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‘When do I blow entire nation up?' Trump's ultimatum after Iran warns of 'decisive war'

“My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They had better behave”, Trump said (Photo: AP). US President Donald Trump warned on Sunday that he has arrived at a critical turning point in the conflict with Iran, stating that serious consequences would follow if Tehran does not change course.Speaking in … Read more

‘Disastrous’: Germany’s Merz faces mounting pressure after fresh CDU defeats

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‘Disastrous’: Germany’s Merz faces mounting pressure after fresh CDU defeats

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz gives a statement at the CDU headquarters in Berlin German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a fresh electoral setback on Sunday as his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) lost ground in two state elections, but he rejected suggestions that his government would backtrack on its reform agenda.Exit polls by public broadcaster ARD showed … Read more

‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

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‘Within his rights’: Trump’s UN envoy defends ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from White House

Trump announced Friday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico would be barred from the White House. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists from the White House, arguing that the president has the right to restrict access to government facilities … Read more

In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used 4,100-sq-ft home is going to auction with a $6.5 million reserve

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In 2016, Michael Dell paid $10.9 million for a Boston penthouse; 10 years later the barely used 4,100-sq-ft home is going to auction with a $6.5 million reserve

Billionaire tech executive Michael Dell is putting his little-used Boston penthouse up for auction with a minimum reserve price of $6.5 million (£4.9 million), ten years after buying the high-rise home. The founder and CEO of Dell Technologies paid $10.9 million for the 4,100-square-foot residence in 2016 through a limited liability company, according to property … Read more

A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials; after selling it for $290,000, they moved to Florida with no jobs and became scuba instructors

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A New York couple built their 2,500-sq-ft home for $40,000 using YouTube and discarded materials; after selling it for $290,000, they moved to Florida with no jobs and became scuba instructors

A New York couple built a 2,500-square-foot home for just $40,000 using online tutorials and materials collected from local dumps. They later sold it for $290,000 and used the money to make a sudden move to Florida without jobs or permanent housing arranged. Jessica Patrzyk, 34, and her husband left their life in rural Worth, … Read more

Donald Trump meets with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during UNGA visit

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Donald Trump to meet NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Gracie Mansion during UNGA visit

Trump shakes hands with Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House last year US President Donald Trump is set to meet New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday at Gracie Mansion, the mayor’s official residence, as Trump travels to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.The meeting will focus on issues … Read more