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February 17, 2024

The ultimate status symbol: billionaires' quest for private islands

Privately-owned islands are the newest status symbol for tech industry billionaires like Google's Larry Page and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison.

February 17, 2024

AI security infrastructure needed after 'malicious' foreign actors use OpenAI to train operatives, expert says

OpenAI named five hacker groups affiliated with governments in China, Russia, North Korea and Iran who used their artificial intelligence tools for training and research purposes.

February 16, 2024

Ex-FBI official sentenced to over 2 years in prison for concealing payment from Albanian businessman

A former top FBI official has been sentenced to over two years in prison for accepting cash payments to use his influence to benefit an Albanian national.

February 16, 2024

Virginia hotel employees rescue toddler's lost stuffed animal, take photos of it working and exercising

Hotel employees eased the nerves of a toddler who lost his lost stuffed animal by taking photos of the toy working the front desk and exercising in the gym.

February 16, 2024

Dog caught on doorbell camera stealing package from neighbor's front porch

A Tennessee family that was missing a package from their front porch learned that their neighbor's dog had stolen it while their own dog looked on. The moment was captured on video.

February 16, 2024

European Union expands strict online rules beyond biggest websites to almost all platforms

The rules of the European Union's Digital Services Act, which have already been in effect on the largest online platforms, will now expand to nearly all online platforms.

February 16, 2024

Reddit drama involving mom of 2 babies who refuses to care for sick grandmother evokes heated reaction

A family drama described on Reddit has elicited over 1,300 reactions to date as a young mother of two babies reveals why she will not care for her husband's sick grandmother.

February 16, 2024

Soccer moms may be taking flight in van that can both fly and drive

LuftCar is a hydrogen-powered detachable van that can also fly. It is powered by hydrogen fuel cells and has a land range of 150 miles.

February 16, 2024

Here's how AI will drive health care to meet consumer expectations

Patients were once seen as passive recipients of care; today they are educated "consumers" who desire to be part of their care decisions. AI will help make that happen.

February 16, 2024

On this day in history, February 16, 1968, first 911 call is made, emergency system fueled by shocking murder

The first call using the standard 911 emergency number system was made on this day in history, Feb. 16, 1968. It came years after a murder proved the need for the system.