A cargo ship caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off Qatar's coast, the British military said.
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.
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.
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.
X is launching new video editing and recording features, including multi-language captions and green-screen tools, to encourage creators to produce original content and reduce the prevalence of stolen material on the platform.
Venture capital firm Chemistry Ventures, founded by former Bessemer, Index Ventures, and Andreessen Horowitz partners, is raising $500 million for its second fund. The firm focuses on early-stage startups in developer tools, fintech, and infrastructure.
AI law startup Norm announced a $120 million Series C funding round led by Khosla Ventures, valuing the company at $1.2 billion. Norm Law uses AI agents supervised by human attorneys to offer legal services, charging based on outcomes.
