Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected

Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.

MPD wants facial recognition technology; community shares concern

The Milwaukee Police Department is hoping to expand its use of facial recognition technology, as discussed at an Equal Rights Commission meeting.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see

Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.

China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says

Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.

Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year

Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.

From droughts to downpours: How AI is revolutionizing extreme weather forecasting

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming extreme weather forecasting and climate risk management. Learn key takeaways from a landmark 2025 Nature Communications study.

184M passwords for Google, Apple and more exposed in major data breach

The login information and passwords included Google, Apple, Microsoft products, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Roblox, and “many more.”

Social media use triples depression symptoms for pre-teens: Study

A new cohort study from JAMA Network Open found that social media use in early adolescence is linked to significantly increased depressive symptoms over time—tripling the odds of mental health struggles in pre-teens.

Judge rejects AI chatbots' free speech defense following teen's death

A federal judge has allowed a wrongful death lawsuit against Character.AI to proceed, rejecting the company’s argument that its chatbot is protected by the First Amendment.

James Comey calls Secret Service probe over beach photo ‘a distraction’

Former FBI director James Comey says he’s baffled that a beach photo he posted led to accusations of threatening Donald Trump—and an in-person interview with the Secret Service.

Pres. Trump signs 'Take It Down Act' bill designed to fight AI deepfakes, revenge porn

President Donald Trump was joined by First Lady Melania Trump on Monday afternoon to sign a bill targeting non-censual images, including deepfakes made with artificial intelligence and revenge porn.

Apple CarPlay update: What to know

Apple has begun rolling out a serious upgrade to CarPlay. Here’s where you can find it.

Fortnite down: App is unavailable for Apple iOS users

The move by Apple is part of a longstanding feud with the company who makes the popular game Fortnite.