A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.
Meta launched Muse Image, an AI image generator available on Meta AI, Instagram Stories, and WhatsApp. A controversial feature allows users to edit public Instagram profiles' images without explicit consent, raising privacy alarms.
US airlines incurred $6.66 billion in jet fuel costs in May, marking the second consecutive month above $6 billion. This represents an 84% increase from the previous year, driven primarily by higher fuel prices rather than increased consumption. The ongoing impact of Middle East conflict and volatile energy prices continues to affect the industry.
Michigan is experiencing a significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrhea-causing illness, with over 700 cases reported since June 22. Despite 36 hospitalizations, the source of the parasitic infection remains unidentified, prompting a large-scale investigation involving state and federal health agencies.
All attempted murder charges against Dharmesh Patel, who drove his Tesla off a 250-foot cliff with his family, have been dismissed after he completed a two-year mental health diversion program.
Applications for Startup Battlefield Australia have been extended to July 20 due to high interest. Selected founders will pitch to investors, media, and industry leaders, with the top three receiving Stripe credits and the grand prize winner gaining entry to TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco.
Meta has launched Muse Image, a free AI image generator from its Superintelligence Labs, available via the Meta AI app, Instagram Stories, and WhatsApp. It offers preset prompts, custom ad creation, interior design visualization for Facebook Marketplace, and prompt-based editing.
