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They created Siri before Apple bought it. They’re still waiting for their original vision to come true

Apple is giving Siri its biggest AI makeover yet, transforming the longtime voice assistant into a tool that can understand your screen, access personal information and take action across apps.

Political debate over AI intensifies amid warnings about ‘catastrophic risk’

Washington is split over how to handle rapidly advancing AI, with Democrats pushing for stronger safeguards while Republicans warn that aggressive regulation could undermine the U.S. race against China.

Michigan landscaping company demanding answers after 6 workers stopped by ICE agents

Six landscaping workers legally in the U.S. on H-2B visas were stopped by nine ICE vehicles, sparking questions about what prompted the encounter and whether the workers were targeted.

Trump says Iran likely responsible for attack that shut vital Saudi oil pipeline

A new drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s vital oil pipeline is raising fresh fears that the Iran war could threaten one of the world’s key energy lifelines.

Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?

More than six months into the Iran war, oil markets are holding together—but analysts warn the fragile workarounds keeping fuel flowing could eventually break, sending energy prices soaring.

Lina Hidalgo Speaks to HSM: Budget Battles, Police Pay and the Flock Camera Privacy Debate

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses the county’s FY2027 budget shortfall, law-enforcement pay and the growing use of Flock cameras—raising questions about taxpayer dollars, public safety and privacy.

Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike

Inflation held at 3.4% in August as rising gasoline, technology, childcare and eldercare costs put fresh pressure on household budgets and complicate the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.

Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you

Diesel prices have shattered a record, topping $6 a gallon nationwide as soaring oil costs and refinery disruptions threaten to drive up the price of everything from groceries and freight to home heating.

AI’s confusing terms, explained

From AGI and superintelligence to AI systems that can improve themselves, these once-sci-fi concepts are becoming central to the debate over how far artificial intelligence can go—and whether humans can keep it under control.

Global oil hits $105 per barrel and bond yields surge

Oil surges back above $100 a barrel as the Iran war threatens prolonged supply disruptions, sending fresh shockwaves through fuel prices, inflation, interest rates and global markets.

What it’s like to use the iPhone Duo, Apple’s biggest change to the iPhone in its history

Apple enters the foldable phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, betting a radically redesigned device can redefine how consumers use the iPhone.

Apple Debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max bring variable-aperture cameras, A20 Pro processing, AI-powered Siri and up to 2TB of storage to a smartphone designed increasingly like a professional creative studio.

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo: The iPhone Finally Enters the Fold

Apple’s first foldable iPhone combines a titanium design, massive 7.6-inch display, next-generation AI and pro-level cameras in a $1,999 flagship built to redefine what an iPhone can be.

Why the best match of the US Open finished after 3 a.m. – and how it could affect Ben Shelton in the semis

3:33 a.m. finishes are turning the US Open into a test of endurance—so how late is too late for tennis stars and the fans watching them?

The Trump administration slams Ford for its ties to China

Washington is turning up the heat on Ford over its China ties—and the automaker is firing back, calling the administration’s claims factually wrong.