FTC Targets AI Grandparent Scams With New Gift Card Rules
The FTC is launching an October 2026 crackdown on AI voice-cloning scams targeting seniors, forcing retailers to adopt strict gift card cooling-off rules.
Delhi Protests: Released ‘Cockroach’ Leaders Vow to Fight On
Despite massive police crackdowns and thousands of detentions, India's Gen Z-led 'Cockroach' movement refuses to back down in Delhi.
Amelia Earhart Search: Expedition Closes In on Pacific Island
Researchers head to a remote Pacific atoll to investigate a mysterious object that could be the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's lost plane.
DOJ Probes Major TV Networks Over Trump Media Boycott
The US Justice Department is investigating major TV networks for antitrust violations after they paused Donald Trump's press pool coverage in protest.
Poland School Stabbings: PM Blames Online Fascination With Violence
Polish PM Donald Tusk warns of a rise in "nihilistic violence" after a wave of knife attacks at schools leaves a caretaker dead and several injured.
At Least 139 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti
At least 139 people, including 15 children, have died after a boat carrying 305 migrants capsized near Djibouti, the UN migration agency says.
Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery After Lung Nodule Discovery
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery next week to remove a small, early-stage nodule found on his lung during a routine check-up.
Ukraine Drones Strike Russian Tech Giant Yandex in Third Attack
A Ukrainian drone strike has damaged a Yandex data center east of Moscow, marking the third targeted attack on the Russian tech giant this week.
Fortnite Players Outraged by Epic’s 2026 V-Bucks Price Hike
Epic Games sparks massive community outrage after announcing a major V-Bucks price increase scheduled for November 2026. Here is what is changing.
EU Probes Fortnite Over V-Bucks Bundling and Auto-Renewals
The European Commission targets Epic Games over manipulative design tactics, including tricky Fortnite Crew subscriptions.
EU Investigates Epic Games Over Fortnite V-Bucks Trading Ban
The EU is investigating Epic Games over new Fortnite update restrictions that lock V-Bucks balances and ban third-party trading.