Author: Geoff Bennett,Jackson Hudgins

Breakthroughs in Chinese AI models are sending shockwaves through Washington and Silicon Valley. Chinese companies are narrowing the AI gap despite vast differences in computing power and resources. It comes as the White House is planning to redirect billions in funding from universities to individuals in a bid to accelerate AI innovation. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Amrith Ramkumar.Read More

Georgia Tech raised more than $415 million in fiscal year 2026, exceeding the previous annual record by more than $100 million and pushing Transforming Tomorrow: The Campaign for Georgia Tech past the initial campaign target of $2 billion with 18 months remaining.Read More

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — The Newport News Police Department is using a new form of training that explores the decisions officers are forced to face on a daily basis. The department said the VirTr…Read More

Recent opinion polls show Takaichi’s approval rating slipping, reflecting the public’s disdain for her priorities, analysts say.Read More

Not every brand is racing to let AI near its ads. Stanley uses AI for ideation, concept and pre-box — not for any consumer-facing creative.Read More

A lifelong hiker and travel writer spoke to a doctor about how to avoid ticks while hiking. From wearing bug spray to layering up, these are the 6 best ways to keep safe from ticks—from $13 at Amazon.Read More

The largest wildfire was reported in Buleleng regency in Bali, where flames swept through 48 hectares of dry grassland in the hills of Pemuteran village. About half of the burned area is part of a protected forest.Read More

With Vietnamese cuisine securing growing recognition from global bodies, travel publications and rankings, the country now has a real shot at transforming every dish into a cultural experience, sharpening both the appeal and economic power of its tourism industry.Read More

Successive heatwaves and below-average rainfall have exacerbated the drought in Europe, scientists said on Thursday. The European summer of 2026 is “a compound crisis, driven by prolonged precipitatio…Read More

The first in a series on Chinese carmakers in Europe examines the overseas ambitions of Xiaomi, Xpeng, Li Auto and AitoRead More