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More lawmakers report suspicious packages at offices

Several lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.),

All the news about the iPhone Duo

Apple has finally announced its long-rumored foldable: the iPhone Duo. The new phone has a 5.4-inch outer display and a 7.6-inch inner display, a “nano‑texture” finish on the inner screen, and barely any visible crease. Instead of Face ID, it uses Touch ID on the power button.

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FERC moves to ease gas approvals

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story FERC moves to ease gas approvals Federal energy regulators have proposed setting up a program to speed up approvals for expanding the nation’s gas export facilities. © Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press The

Apple’s updated App Store rules go after ‘nudify’ AI apps

Apple's App Store rules now more explicitly ban so-called "nudify" apps that generate intimate images of people without their consent using AI tools. The rule changes follow significant criticism toward Apple after X users used Grok earlier this year to make nonconsensual,

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North Korea tests new AI-equipped torpedo, KCNA says

SEOUL, Oct 17 - North Korea conducted an underwater test of a new torpedo weapon system on Thursday to verify technological upgrades, state news agency KCNA reported on Saturday, describing the test as a success and a significant step in the country's naval development.

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Oil reaches $110 per barrel

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Oil hits $110 per barrel for first time since May An international oil benchmark hit $110 per barrel on Friday, as the industry faces persistent shocks from the

Trump to campaign in Michigan

President Trump will campaign in Michigan next week, marking what is slated to be his seventh campaign stop in a seven-day stretch. The Republican National Committee on Friday said Trump will headline a rally in St. Clair County, Mich., on Oct. 25 following an appearance in

Loomer lobbies to replace Zacharia: 'Hear me out'

Far-right activist Laura Loomer put herself forward as a candidate for White House press secretary as Katie Zacharia was ousted from the role Friday after just five days. In three separate posts on the social platform X, the conservative influencer argued her case. “Here me