The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
The USMNT's World Cup journey concluded with a loss to Belgium, overshadowed by controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's red card. President Trump's intervention with FIFA is questioned as a potential precedent for future events.
Anthropic's Claude Cowork, initially a desktop app, is now available on web and mobile for Max subscribers. This expansion signals a move towards an agentic administrative coworker that can operate across devices, handling background tasks and requesting human input when needed, extending beyond its initial coding tool focus.
Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and former City Council President Aaron Banks pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in a bribery scheme. They are among several officials who have admitted guilt ahead of a trial, with sentencing set for October 15.
2026 has seen a surge in sophisticated cyberattacks, impacting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and private companies. From massive data breaches like DOGE's alleged Social Security database leak to targeted attacks on water systems and energy grids, the year highlights the growing threat of digital warfare and ransomware.
Scientists are developing methods to predict which newly discovered viruses could cause public health emergencies. By analyzing historical data on RNA viruses, transmissibility, and disease severity, researchers aim to identify potential pandemic threats like "disease X" before they spread widely.
A new lawsuit filed in Washington, D.C., alleges the Trump administration shared sensitive details of Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government, potentially putting them at grave risk. Lawyers claim information from asylum applications, including personal details and reasons for fear, was disclosed.
