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Artificial intelligence a 'double-edged sword' in world of cybersecurity: experts

Artificial intelligence a 'double-edged sword' in world of cybersecurity: experts

TORONTO — Denis Villeneuve has worked in cybersecurity for 15 years but seldom have the threats he's come across felt as personal as they do these days.
Texas' junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson's case

Texas' junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson's case

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — When Robert Roberson's execution was abruptly halted in Texas, it was due to a subpoena ordering him to testify over a legal backstop that both Republicans and Democrats say should had saved him long ago: Texas’ junk science law.
It’s time for a Halloween movie marathon. Here’s what AP had to say about 10 iconic horror films

It’s time for a Halloween movie marathon. Here’s what AP had to say about 10 iconic horror films

Sometimes, you just have to return to the classics. That’s especially true as Halloween approaches.
A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

A failed mic leaves Donald Trump pacing the stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes

DETROIT (AP) — Donald Trump paced his rally stage in silence for nearly 20 minutes Friday night in Detroit after his microphone cut out.

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition until an appeals court decides whether to block the shake-up because of legal questions surrounding a jury's verdict
Is it pickled fat? Pierogi? Newfoundland 'blobster' expert eyeing weird beach goo

Is it pickled fat? Pierogi? Newfoundland 'blobster' expert eyeing weird beach goo

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland biologist with a specialty in mystery blobs that wash up on the island’s shores is hoping to get his hands on a specimen from the latest gooey arrivals. Steven Carr, a biology professor at Memorial University in St.
Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal judge on Friday delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition until an appeals court decides whether to block the shake-up because of legal questions surrounding a jury's verdict
One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force

Liam Payne's voice is the first one heard in the culture-shifting boy band One Direction's debut single: “What Makes You Beautiful” launches into a bouncy guitar riff, a cheeky and borderline gratuitous cowbell and then, Payne.
‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?

‘Kindness’ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?

Every Christmas growing up in Minnesota, Jimmy Darts’ parents gave him $200 in cash: $100 for himself and $100 for a stranger.
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