Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra Getting June 2021 Security Patch Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2021 Android security patch. All the three Samsung phones — Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra — are getting the update in the UK and Luxembourg with firmware version G98xxXXS8DUE4. There is no information on the update rollout in other markets.

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AMD Radeon Graphics Coming to New Samsung Flagship Exynos SoC, Next-Gen Tesla Cars: Computex 2021

AMD has licensed its Radeon RDNA 2 graphics IP to Samsung, and the next flagship Exynos SoC for mobile devices will be the first to benefit from this. Tesla has also adopted RDNA 2 for console-quality gaming in its upcoming Model S and Model X refresh

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Rescuers question what3words' use in emergencies

Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

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Illinois Lawmakers Bar Police From Using Deception When Interrogating Minors

A bill that passed the General Assembly with bipartisan support on Sunday would make Illinois the first state to prohibit officers from lying when interrogating those under 18.

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After Dramatic Walkout, a New Fight Looms Over Voting Rights in Texas

After killing a Republican-sponsored bill to restrict voting in the state, Democrats vowed to oppose any efforts to revive it. Republicans pledged to pass it in a special legislative session.

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Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future.

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Texas Democrats Stymie GOP Voting Bill, for Now

Republicans hit a significant stumbling block in their push to enact some of the strictest voting laws in the nation. But they could yet pass the measures through a special session of the Legislature.

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Gaza conflict: Instagram changes algorithm after alleged bias

Instagram says its ranking system had a "bigger impact than expected" on some types of posts.

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iQoo Z3 to Launch as India’s First Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G Smartphone, Amazon Availability Confirmed

iQoo Z3 will be launched in India as the first smartphone powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G SoC, and it will be available via Amazon. The smartphone was launched in China in March, and is claimed to have scored 450K+ on AnTuTu benchmark. The company will reveal details on hardware of the India variant in the coming days.

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Realme X7 Max First Impressions: The Race to Stay Relevant

The Realme X7 Max features a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC and promises more power as well as new camera features to take on fresh competition from OnePlus and Xiaomi, amongst others.

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Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations

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Google Hid Privacy Settings on Android Phones, Made Confusing Data Collection Policies: Report

New unredacted documents from an Arizona, US lawsuit against Google reportedly suggests that the search giant hid privacy settings and made them harder to find for users. The documents reportedly reveal that Google continued to collect location data, even when key location sharing was turned off. The company used different methods like Wi-Fi, or third-party apps not a...

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Google Pixel 6 Camera Improvements Tipped, Include Gimbal-Like Stabilisation, Samsung Sensor

Google Pixel 6 smartphones are claimed to launch with several improvements in the overall camera performance. As per a tipster, Google Pixel 6 will have a Samsung sensor, and custom-made NPU as well as ISP that will perform better than the Google Pixel 5. The phone is also said to feature Gimbal-like stabilisation and offer enhanced video performance.

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As Harvard Case Looms at Supreme Court, Study Tests Value of Diversity

After prestigious law reviews adopted diversity policies for choosing student editors, researchers found, the articles they published were cited more often.

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The Vogueing Protesters of Bogotá

“We were scared, but the people and the love from the public was our gasoline to go up there and confront the police,” said one.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s Specifications Tipped, Leaked Renders Show Design

Samsung Galaxy A03s alleged renders and key specifications have been leaked. The upcoming phone has a design similar to the Galaxy A02s, but it seems to have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and a USB Type-C port. It is also seen carrying a triple rear camera setup and a 6.5-inch display.

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Realme X7 Max 5G With 120Hz Display Launched in India, Realme Smart TV 4K Debuts as Well: Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K were launched in India during a virtual event on Monday. The Realme X7 Max 5G comes with features such as a 120Hz Super AMOLED display and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The Realme Smart TV 4K comes in 43- and 50-inch screen sizes.

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Xiaomi Introduces 200W HyperCharge Wired, 120W Wireless Fast Charging Technologies

Xiaomi has introduced a new fast charging technology called HyperCharge.The 200W HyperCharge Wired charger is claimed to fully charge a 4000mAh battery in under 8 min. The company also demoed 120W wireless fast charging technology that takes 15 minutes to fully charge a device with the same battery capacity. For testing both the technologies, the company uses a Mi 11 ...

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Esports' popularity 'only scratching the surface'

Traditional sport must 'shift' to attract new audiences says the boss of a major esports team.

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'I lost millions through cryptocurrency addiction'

Jake got addicted to trading cryptocurrency and lost more than £1m of money that was not his.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Getting OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 Update With Camera, Network, and System Improvements

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 are receiving the OxygenOS 11.2.6.6 update in India. It will soon be rolled out in Europe and North America. OnePlus has included camera, network, and system improvements with the update. There is no information regarding the bundled Android security patch or the size of the update. The update will be rolled out in an incremental manner.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G Could Launch in India as Poco X3 GT

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G may launch as the Poco X3 GT in India, as well as in a few other countries, multiple tweets by a tipster have hinted. The smartphone, which was launched alongside the vanilla Redmi Note 10 5G in China earlier this month, comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC and 67W fast charging.

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Seminary Built on Slavery and Jim Crow Labor Has Begun Paying Reparations

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Biden Aims to Rebuild and Expand Legal Immigration

Documents obtained by The New York Times show far-reaching efforts by President Biden to remake the immigration system and undo much of his predecessor’s legacy.

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Realme X7 Max 5G, Smart TV 4K Launch in India Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G and Realme Smart TV 4K are set to launch in India today (May 31). The launch event will be livestreamed through Realme India’s Facebook and YouTube channels.

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Realme GT 5G Teased to Launch in India Soon: Expected Price, Specifications

Realme has published a dedicated page on its India site for the global 5G summit. The summit is slated to be held on June 3 and on the same page, Realme has teased the arrival of the Realme GT 5G here. This phone was launched in China in March.

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Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics.

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Texas Democrats Stymie G.O.P. Voting Bill, for Now

Republicans hit a significant stumbling block in their push to enact some of the strictest voting laws in the nation. But they could yet pass the measures through a special session of the Legislature.

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Noisy appliances: How loud is your house?

Environmental consultancy Quiet Mark is on a mission to ensure technology is seen but barely heard.

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Caught Between Two Countries, a Minnesota Resort Area Still Feels Lockdown Blues

Covid may be waning. But businesses at the Northwest Angle, a tourist-dependent slice of Minnesota accessible by land only from Canada, still feel the pain.

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Death of QAnon Follower at Capitol Leaves a Wake of Pain

Rosanne Boyland had never voted before 2020, but she fell prey to dark conspiracy theories, family members said. She died on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and they are still not sure why.

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Texas Voting Bill Nears Passage as Republicans Advance It

The bill, which includes some of the strictest voting measures in the country, would head to the desk of Gov. Greg Abbott if it passes. He is expected to sign it into law.

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Hialeah Shooting: 2 Dead and at Least 20 Injured

The police were searching for three people who fired into a crowd outside a Hialeah, Fla., banquet hall on Sunday in what was described as a targeted shooting.

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Hialeah Shooting: 2 Dead and at Least 20 Injured

The police were searching for three people who fired into a crowd outside a Hialeah, Fla., banquet hall on Sunday in what was described as a targeted shooting.

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‘On That Edge of Fear’: One Woman’s Struggle With Sickle Cell Pain

Cures for a disease that mostly afflicts Black people seem near, but may come too late for Lisa Craig, who lives with an agony like knives stabbing her bones.

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How to Maintain 100 Percent iPhone Battery Health, According to Apple

To maintain iPhone battery health, some of the general practices that Apple recommends include updating to the latest software, and avoiding high ambient temperature.

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How to Check Your iPhone Battery Health: Follow These Steps

Here’s how you can check your iPhone battery health directly by going to the Settings menu.

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iPhone Battery Charge Cycles: How to Check Your Battery Log File in Settings

Just like all batteries, iPhone batteries are also consumable components that deplete in capacity over time. If the battery becomes too weak, users may notice reduced battery life and slow performance of the iPhone. According to Apple, a normal battery is designed to retain up to 80 percent of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles when operating under no...

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Tennessee Plane Crash: 7 Are Presumed Dead, Officials Say

The authorities said operations had shifted from rescue to recovery for those aboard a plane that crashed into Percy Priest Lake near Smyrna, Tenn., on Saturday.

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Buying a pink NFT cat was a crypto nightmare

Trying to own a virtual feline proves to be an exhausting and expensive process.

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A Witness to the Tulsa Massacre, and a Family History Forever Altered

Mary E. Jones Parrish was a journalist who chronicled the Tulsa Massacre. Her story of survival began with six words: “Mother, I see men with guns.”

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Thomas Sullivan Dies at 91; Investigated Corruption in Chicago’s Courts

He helped start an undercover sting that led to the convictions of judges, lawyers and sheriffs. He also worked on other high-profile cases as a defense lawyer.

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Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81

A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.

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Biden’s Budget Has Racial Equity Efforts Baked In

The budget, which was released on Friday, includes tens of billions of dollars worth of programs intended to bolster the fortunes of people of color and other historically underserved groups.

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The D.N.C. Didn’t Get Hacked in 2020. Here’s Why.

A devastating email breach of the D.N.C. roiled Democrats in the final months of 2016. An unassuming security official made it his mission to prevent a recurrence.

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Ex-Priest Dies Just Before Facing Charges in 1972 Killing of an Altar Boy

The police had long believed Richard R. Lavigne killed Danny Croteau, 13. Just hours after they began drafting a request for an arrest warrant, investigators learned that the former priest had died.

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Texas Republicans Prepare to Unveil Major Bill of Voting Limits

The bill, which would make already stringent voting rules in Texas even tougher, is likely to pass both chambers of the Legislature. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign it.

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Sister Margherita Marchione, Defender of Pius XII, Dies at 99

She spent decades arguing that the pope had helped the Jews during World War II, despite accusations that he had abdicated his moral responsibility.

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An Arms Race in America: Gun Buying Spiked During the Pandemic. It’s Still Up.

Preliminary research data show that about a fifth of all Americans who bought guns last year were first-time gun owners. Sales usually spike around elections, but the sheer volume is notable.

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Key Questions on Jan. 6 Capitol Attack May Go Unanswered

The demise of an independent panel to investigate the riot means that the country is unlikely to get a definitive accounting for one of the most serious domestic attacks on the government in history.

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Air Force Tries Virtual Reality to Stem Suicide and Sexual Assault

Officials are hoping that an immersive virtual reality experience aimed at getting airmen to intervene will succeed where years of traditional training have failed.

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How Memorial Day Weekend Travel in U.S. May Be Different

Many more people are likely to leave town for the Memorial Day holiday this year, meaning travelers facing crowded airports and roads.

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‘I Knew That I Couldn’t Stay Quiet’

Millions of Americans took part in street demonstrations after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A year later, first-time protesters reflect on what happened — and what is next.

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14 Excerpts from Commencement Speeches Without the Word C*vid

(And only Dr. Fauci gets to say “p*ndemic,” because he’s Dr. Fauci.)

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Specifications Tipped, Could Come With Snapdragon 750G SoC; Pre-Orders From June 11

OnePlus Nord CE 5G may come with the Snapdragon 750G SoC and a 64-megapixel primary rear camera sensor. It may feature a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate.

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U.S. to Reimpose Sanctions on Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing

The move is the latest Western response to the forced landing of a European commercial flight with a Belarusian dissident aboard.

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Foster Friess, Big Donor to Republicans, Dies at 81

A conservative Christian and wealthy businessman, he gave millions to Rick Santorum and Donald Trump in their presidential bids.

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Postal Service, Facing Steep Losses, Seeks to Increase Prices

Under the proposal, the price of a first-class stamp would increase for the first time since January 2019, to 58 cents from 55 cents.

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Anniversary Event for Tulsa Race Massacre Unraveled Over Reparations

A centennial commission that raised $30 million for a history exhibit center said the government should be responsible for repaying survivors and their descendants.

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Biden Banks on $3.6 Trillion Tax Hike on the Rich and Corporations

The White House is proposing substantial increases in personal income tax rates for those earning about a half-million dollars and higher tax rates on large corporations.

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How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Affect New York’s Mayoral Race

New York City will use a ranking system in the mayor’s race for the first time. A phenomenon known as “ballot exhaustion,’’ when every candidate ranked by a voter has been eliminated, could prove decisive.

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Tesla cameras will monitor driver awareness

The electric car company says it will now "detect inattentiveness" amid safety concerns.

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Realme C25s India Launch Tipped for June, May Come in Two Storage Variants

Realme C25s will be launched in India in June, as per a report. The smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC and feature a 48-megapixel triple rear camera. Realme has already launched the phone in Malaysia. In India, it may come in two storage variants.

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Vivo Y17 Undergoing Greyscale Testing for Android 11 in India, Company Confirms

Vivo Y17 is currently undergoing greyscale testing for Android 11-based Funtouch OS 11. Once users report no bugs with the update, Vivo will conduct a broader rollout for all users. Vivo confirmed the update through a series of tweets.

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With Idaho’s Governor Out of State, the Lieutenant Governor Bans Mask Mandates

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin signed an executive order while Gov. Brad Little, her political rival, was away at a conference.

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At Naval Academy Graduation, Harris to Focus on Strengthening a ‘Fragile’ World

Vice President Kamala Harris, the school’s first female commencement speaker, is expected to use her speech to address some of the Biden administration’s most urgent challenges.

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California Introduces Its Own Covid Vaccine Lottery

The state became the latest to offer big prizes in an effort to motivate people to receive a coronavirus vaccination.

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Harambe: Gorilla photo to be sold as an NFT five years after he was shot dead

Memes and vigils were sparked worldwide when the western lowland gorilla was shot dead five years ago.

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Self-driving vehicles to be trialled in Cambridge

It is hoped the vehicles, which carry up to 10 people, will transform public transport.

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On Memorial Day Weekend, 2nd U.S. Pandemic Summer Seems Bright

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, one epidemiologist said, “We’re kind of at the beginning of the end” of the fight against the coronavirus.

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Mmmm, Tastes Like America

Sno-balls in sweaty New Orleans. Fudge cake on the Outer Banks. Spicy fruit on a Los Angeles street corner. This is what an American summer tastes like.

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How Ranked-Choice Voting Could Affect New York’s Mayoral Race

New York City will use a ranking system in the mayor’s race for the first time. A phenomenon known as “ballot exhaustion,’’ when every candidate ranked by a voter has been eliminated, could prove decisive.

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Police raid cannabis farm, find Bitcoin mine

Police say they raided the building thinking they were going to find a cannabis farm.

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Deepfake pornography could become an 'epidemic', expert warns

A leading legal expert says new technology makes it much easier to abuse and harass women with fake porn videos.

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OnePlus Nord Receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 in India With Several Bug Fixes, Improvements

OnePlus Nord is receiving OxygenOS 11.1.1.3 update in India. The update comes bundled with the May 2021 Android security patch along with several bug fixes and improvements. The update is 420MB in size and will be rolled out in a phased manner.

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iQoo Z3 India Launch Teased to Take Place Soon: All You Need to Know

iQoo Z3 is being teased via the company’s India Twitter handle. The phone was launched in China in March this year and it is now set to arrive in India. An exact launch date is not known, but iQoo teases the phone to arrive soon.

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Russia Appears to Carry Out Hack Through System Used by U.S. Aid Agency

Microsoft reported that it had detected the intrusion and that the same hackers behind the earlier SolarWinds attack were responsible.

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Former Astronaut Pleads Guilty in Crash That Killed 2 Young Girls

James Halsell Jr., a veteran of five space shuttle missions, was sentenced to four years in prison and 10 years’ probation.

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Twitter: Social media giant lists new 'Blue' subscription service

It comes as the social media giant attempts to diversify its revenue sources from advertising.

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San Jose Gunman Detested Workplace Long Before Rampage, Police Say

The gunman, a maintenance worker at a transit agency in Silicon Valley, killed nine of his colleagues years after federal officials uncovered a notebook with his complaints.

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U.S. Is Said to Have Unexamined Intelligence to Pore Over on Virus Origins

Intelligence officials have told the White House that computer analysis may shed light on the mystery.

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2 Dead and Up to 10 Missing After Boat Overturns Off Florida, Officials Say

Eight people were rescued by the Coast Guard, which said that the boat ran into trouble about 18 miles southwest of Key West.

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'I don't think online school is right for me'

College educators are trying new technology to make online classes more engaging.

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'Epic action': Cinemas open screens for gamers

Video game fans bring their console, or hire one and experience playing their games at a new scale.

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Xiaomi Fills Market Gap Left by Huawei as Revenue Surges 55 Percent in Q1 2021

Xiaomi's share of the smartphone market in China increased 75 percent year-on-year in the quarter ended late March.

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Goodbye to a Yankee Farmer, the Ghost of Exit 8

In 1964, a Vermont farmer burned himself and his farm, rather than surrender his land. His neighbors can’t let him go.

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Biden’s Silence on Abortion Rights at a Key Moment Worries Liberals

As a case before the Supreme Court threatens Roe v. Wade and Democrats’ urgency grows, many activists believe the president needs to be bolder in defending reproductive rights.

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On Voting Rights, Biden Prefers to Negotiate. This Time, It Might Not Be Possible.

The president’s long history of deal making on the issue is crashing into the realities of a more sharply partisan time.

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Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6 Pro+ Renders Surface Online Ahead of Today’s Launch

Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, and Reno 6 Pro+ renders have been leaked on Twitter just hours ahead of their official launch in China. A video promo of the Reno 6 Pro has also surfaced.

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Marcus Rashford: Manchester United striker highlights racial abuse after Europa League loss

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he has received "at least 70 racial slurs" on social media following the Europa League final loss to Villarreal.

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The children selling explicit videos on OnlyFans

British subscription site OnlyFans is failing to prevent underage users from selling and appearing in explicit videos, a BBC investigation has found.

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Uber recognises union for first time in landmark deal

Trade union GMB can negotiate for drivers after it was recognised by the ride-hailing giant.

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Royal Mail's first 'all-electric' delivery office in Bristol

Diesel vehicles at a Bristol delivery office have been replaced by electric ones.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Price Revealed, to Start at $169: All the Details

Redmi Note 8 (2021) was unveiled on the global site a few days ago. Full specifications were listed on the company site, but its pricing and availability was not mentioned. Now, its pricing has been announced as well.

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Broad Coalition of Democrats Presses Biden to Expand Medicare

Over 150 House Democrats are pushing the president to include a plan in his infrastructure package to lower the eligibility age, expand benefits and negotiate drug prices.

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Itel A23 Pro With Unisoc SC9832e SoC, Dual-SIM 4G Support Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Itel A23 Pro affordable 4G smartphone has been launched in India at a discounted price of Rs. 3,899 when purchased via MyJio Stores, Reliance Digital Stores, and Reliance Digital website. The phone has a single rear camera and a VGA selfie shooter.

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USB Type-C 2.1 to Upgrade Power Delivery From 100W to 240W

USB Type-C version 2.1 is in the works, with support for up to 240W power delivery. Specifications of the USB Type-C 2.1 have been released by the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF).

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Infinix Hot 10S Goes on First Sale in India Today: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 10S goes on sale in India for the first time today. It will be available to purchase via Flipkart today starting 12 pm (noon). The smartphone is priced at Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB + 64GB storage variant and Rs. 10,999 for the 6GB + 64GB storage variant. The company announced that it is offering Rs. 500 discount during the sale today. Additionally, Flipkart ha...

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OnePlus Nord 2 and Nord CE 5G Could Debut Soon in India as Company Teases Launch of ‘Something New’

OnePlus took to the India Twitter account to share a cryptic tweet with the words ‘you figure it out’. It seems like the company has used sign language and the image attached to the tweet decodes to, ‘Something new is coming’. If our interpretation is correct, the company is gearing up to launch new products in June.

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Biden is said to be planning to nominate Burns and Garcetti for ambassadorships.

The president has also selected Thomas R. Nides, Rahm Emanuel and Ken Salazar for posts, according to people familiar with the process.

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Gunman Kills 8 People at San Jose Rail Yard

The gunman, who killed himself, was an employee of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, a regional transit agency for Silicon Valley.

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Biden Orders Intelligence Inquiry Into Origins of the Coronavirus

The directive came as health officials and scientists have renewed calls for a more rigorous examination.

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Microsoft president: Orwell’s 1984 could happen in 2024

Tech executives warned that democracy has to win the AI arms race, in a new BBC Panorama.

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Oklahoma Attorney General Resigns, Citing ‘Personal Matters’

Attorney General Mike Hunter announced his resignation one day after The Oklahoman said it had sent him questions about an extramarital affair.

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After Skirting Filibuster Fight for Months, Democrats Near a First Battle

The looming vote on creating a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol assault could reignite a clash over the Senate blocking tactic. Activists worry that time is short for a bid to eliminate it.

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Meet Chris Coons, the president’s extra eyes and ears in the Senate.

Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat who once interned for President Biden, is the White House’s main conduit to senators in both parties.

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'Irresponsible' London Underground Bitcoin advert banned

Cryptocurrency exchange Luno rapped by the ASA for targeting inexperienced consumers

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Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 1100 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G has launched in the Chinese market, alongside the Redmi Note 10 5G. The latter was launched globally in March, whereas the Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G is a new variant with a different processor than the 4G model.

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Helicopter Crash Near Florida Airport Kills at Least 1, Officials Say

“The crash appears to be a total loss,” a local fire department said. Three other people who were onboard are unaccounted for.

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WhatsApp: Facebook-owned app goes to court over India privacy rules

WhatsApp says India's new digital media rules will violate the privacy of its users.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 30,000 You Can Buy In India

The April 2021 edition of our guide sees some new additions such as the Realme X7 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy A52, and LG Wing. Here are some of the best smartphones under Rs. 30,000 in India.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000 You Can Buy In India

Here is our list of the best phones under Rs. 20,000 in the Indian market.

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'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate.

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OnePlus Nord 2 Accidentally Confirmed by Company, Could Launch in India in June: Report

OnePlus Nord 2 moniker may have been accidentally confirmed by OnePlus. The phone could launch in India in June, either on June 10 or June 25.

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Arm Unveils Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, Cortex-A510 CPUs, New Mali GPUs for Future Smartphones, Laptops

Arm has unveiled the Cortex-X2, its flagship offering that is meant for not just high-end smartphones but also laptops. The company has also brought its Cortex-A710 and Cortex-A510 CPUs under the v9 architecture, as well as introduced a new Mali GPU family that consists of Mali-G710, Mali-G610, Mali-G510, and Mali-G310.

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He Fought Trump’s 2020 Lies. He Also Backs New Scrutiny of Ballots.

Brad Raffensperger, the Republican secretary of state in Georgia, told The Times that a new, disinformation-driven attempt to inspect 2020 ballots wouldn’t unearth wrongdoing, and would help restore voter confidence.

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Xiaomi Says US Has Formally Lifted Securities Ban, Removed Designation as Communist Chinese Military Company

Xiaomi said a US court has removed the company's designation as a Communist Chinese Military Company (CCMC) and lifted all restrictions on US persons buying or holding its stock.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Price Leaked via Online Listing, Launch Expected Soon

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G could be priced at EUR 185 (roughly Rs. 16,500) without VAT. Adding VAT could take the price to EUR 199 (roughly Rs. 17,800). The phone is believed to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and come with a 5,000mAh battery.

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Amazon accused of unfair pricing policies by Washington DC

The Washington DC Attorney General said on Tuesday it was suing the firm over competition concerns.

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County Reaches $10 Million Settlement in Jailed Black Man’s Death

Officials in Charleston County, S.C., unanimously approved a settlement with the family of Jamal Sutherland, who died in January after sheriff’s deputies used pepper spray and Tasers on him.

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No Charges for Kentucky National Guard Members in Shooting of Barbecue Chef

A county prosecutor says Guard members and Louisville police officers enforcing a curfew “reasonably believed” the victim, a popular restaurant owner, “posed an immediate threat.”

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C.D.C. Director Warns Unvaccinated Remain at Risk

Vaccinated Americans may be looking forward to crowded beaches and packed backyard barbecues, getting back to what Dr. Walensky described as “something closer to normal.”

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Idaho Couple Face Murder Charges in Deaths of Children and a Former Spouse

Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, the mother and stepfather of Tylee Ryan and Joshua Vallow, were indicted by a grand jury this week after drawing international attention for their so-called doomsday beliefs.

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Biden faces pressure to stop Trump-era border expulsions.

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Republicans Promise Counteroffer as Infrastructure Talks Falter

President Biden and Democrats are facing difficult decisions about how to move their infrastructure plan through Congress as bipartisan momentum flags.

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Greene’s Holocaust Comparisons Cause New Headaches for GOP

Republican leaders condemned the latest anti-Semitic statements by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, but their slow response and refusal to punish her reflected tacit backing.

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Iran Talks Loom as a New Test of Biden’s Israel Ties

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited Israel to talk about Gaza and the Palestinians, but heard a stern message about nuclear talks with Tehran.

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Greene’s Holocaust Comparisons Cause New Headaches for G.O.P.

Republican leaders condemned the latest anti-Semitic statements by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, but their slow response and refusal to punish her reflected tacit backing.

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AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang.

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Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'

The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted.

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Tesla fined in Norway over battery issues

A court has ruled that the car giant must pay £11,500 to each complainant.

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OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei’s Twitter Account Compromised, Hackers Falsely Claimed His Cryptocurrency Venture

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on Tuesday said that his Twitter account was briefly compromised and hackers were falsely asking his followers to send Ether in exchange for a new cryptocurrency called Nothing Coin.

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Mi 11 Lite 4G Could Launch in India Soon, Xiaomi Executive Teases

Mi 11 Lite 4G may launch in India soon and a company executive has teased the phone on Twitter. If its specifications are the same as the global variant, the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G SoC and have a triple rear camera setup.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 ‘Spurned & Burned’ Is Live — Check Out What’s New

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 4 “Spurned & Burned” is now live and it brings an updated Battle Pass, a new map, updated Multiplayer Mode, and more. The new season is available on Android and iOS with an updated version of the 1v1 Duel mode, new ranked season, events, weapon balancing, and more.

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President Biden Marks One-Year Anniversary of Death of George Floyd

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is languishing in Congress, but the White House is optimistic that legislative talks will help move it forward.

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A Timeline of What Has Happened in the Year Since George Floyd’s Death

A look back at what has transpired in the year since Mr. Floyd’s murder reveals a country both struggling to confront it history of racial division and continuing to succumb to it.

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Tecno Spark 7 Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, MediaTek Helio G80 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Tecno Spark 7 Pro was launched in India on Tuesday with triple rear cameras and MediaTek Helio G80 SoC. The phone also comes with up to 6GB of RAM.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) With MediaTek Helio G85 SoC Unveiled; Pricing, Availability Yet to Be Disclosed

Redmi Note 8 (2021) has been unveiled globally and it comes with some tweaks compared to the 2019 model. Pricing and availability for Redmi Note 8 (2021) has not been shared yet and it is unclear if it will be released in India.

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Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems

The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic.

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Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global Variant) Offers Better Camera Performance Than iPhone SE (2020): DxOMark

Redmi Note 10 Pro (global variant) has surpassed the iPhone SE (2020) in camera performance. DxOMark, which puts phones through a slew of camera tests giving an overall rating to the camera performance, as well as to individual aspects of the cameras, has ranked the Redmi Note 10 Pro higher than iPhone SE (2020).

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Huawei HarmonyOS Launch Date Set for June 2 Amid US Sanctions

Huawei said it will launch its new HarmonyOS for smartphones on June 2, its biggest move yet aimed at recovering from the damage done by US sanctions to its mobile phone business.

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Motorola One Action Getting Stable Android 11 Update

Motorola One Action is receiving a stable Android 11 update in Brazil. However, not much is known about the update as of now. It is expected that a broader rollout shall be conducted shortly.

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Huawei Founder Ren Zhengfei Urges Shift to Software to Counter US Sanctions

Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has called on the company's staff to "dare to lead the world" in software as the company seeks growth beyond the hardware operations that US sanctions have crippled.

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WWDC 2021 Begins June 7: How to Watch Live, What to Expect

WWDC 2021 will begin on June 7 and will be held entirely online. The keynote will begin at 10am PDT (10.30pm IST) on June 7 wherein Apple will reveal next-gen software for Apple products and speculatively a new MacBook Pro as well. The entire event will be live streamed on Apple.com, YouTube, and the Apple TV app for Apple TV users.

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Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media".

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Several Are Killed in a Shooting Outside Columbus, Ohio

A television station reported that three bodies were found in an apartment in West Jefferson, and that additional bodies were found outside.

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Chicago Priest to Be Reinstated After Inquiry Finds Proof of Sex Abuse Lacking

There is “insufficient reason to suspect” that the Rev. Michael Pfleger is guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced.

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Suspicious Package Delivered to Rand Paul’s Home

Senator Rand Paul condemned the package on Twitter, saying he took the “threats immensely seriously.”

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Stone Mountain's Giant Confederate Monument Avoids Removal

Officials at the Georgia park voted to move flags and create exhibits to put the Civil War into fuller context. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn’t going anywhere.

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Stone Mountain's Giant Confederate Monument Avoids Removal

Officials at the Georgia park voted to move flags and create exhibits to put the Civil War into fuller context. But the likeness of three Confederate leaders carved into stone isn’t going anywhere.

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Biden and the Fed say the economic recovery is on the right track, but critics have doubts.

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Tech giants fight 'cloud wars' deep in the ocean

To boost their services, Google and Facebook are investing in undersea cables that span the world.

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£300m investment to fuel electric car take-up

Energy regulator Ofgem has approved funding for infrastructure needed to support more charging points.

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Motorola Edge S Pioneer Edition With Snapdragon 870 SoC Launched, Goes on Sale in China

Motorola Edge S Pioneer Edition has been launched in China. Under the hood, it is the same as the vanilla Motorola Edge S with the only difference being the new Grey colour. It is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 22,600).

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G, OnePlus Nord 2 May to Launch in India, Alleged BIS Listing Suggests

OnePlus Nord CE 5G and OnePlus Nord 2 (not the official names) could have been spotted on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website, hinting at an imminent India launch. The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is believed to be the successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G that was not launched in India.

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Samsung Galaxy M42 5G Review : Affordable 5G, But at a Cost

Samsung’s Galaxy M42 5G brings 5G connectivity at a relatively affordable price. It has a capable Snapdragon 750G processor and its price starts at Rs. 21,999. Has Samsung cut corners to get to this price? I tested the Galaxy M42 5G to find out.

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iQoo Neo 5 Lite With Snapdragon 870 SoC, 44W Flash Charging Launched: Price, Specifications

iQoo Neo 5 Lite has launched in the China market. It is priced at CNY 2,299 (roughly Rs. 26,000) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model, CNY 2,499 (roughly Rs. 28,300) for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model, and CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs. 30,600) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option.

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Xiaomi Shipped Most Smartphones in India in Q1 2021; Sold Over 3 Million Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, Mi 11 Ultra Globally

Xiaomi is the leading smartphone vendor in India for Q1 2021, as per IDC. The company also announced that it has sold over 3 million units of the Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra globally. The Mi 11 series was launched in China in December last year and then globally in February this year, but the data has been taken from the first four months of 2021.

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California’s Full-Capacity Reopening

Monday: Social distancing and other restrictions that have defined life in the pandemic will disappear on June 15, state health officials said.

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Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ Spotted on Geekbench Ahead of May 27 Launch, Specifications Leaked

Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ has been listed on Geekbench with the model number PENM00. This model number has previously been associated with the Oppo Reno 6 Pro+, when it was spotted on 3C and TENAA as well. The Oppo Reno 6 Pro+ is tipped to pack 12GB of RAM and may be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 25,000 You Can Buy In India

The Samsung Galaxy F62 joins the ranks of some of the best phones that you can buy under Rs. 25,000 in India.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000 You Can Buy In India

Here's our list of the best smartphones under Rs. 15000 in India

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OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus Nord N100 Update Brings May 2021 Android Security Patch, Bug Fixes

OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus Nord N100 are getting a new update that brings the May 2021 Android security patch along with bug fixes and system stability improvements. The update will be rolled out in a phased manner and should reach all eligible devices soon.

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The Best Smartphones Under Rs. 10,000 You Can Buy In India

If you're looking for a powerful phone with all the best features for under ₹ 10,000, we have options for you from Realme, Xiaomi, and Motorola that are well equipped despite lower prices.

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Samsung Galaxy M22 With MediaTek Helio G80 SoC, 6,000mAh Battery May Launch Later This Year

Samsung Galaxy M22 specifications and colours have leaked ahead of its expected Europe launch. The phone is said to come in three colours and be powered by a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC.

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Charlie Bit My Finger video to be taken off YouTube after selling for £500,000

The piece of internet history will now be taken off YouTube, after more than 880 million views.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Teased to Be Powered by MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, Design Revealed

Xiaomi took to Twitter to reveal key specifications and design details of the Redmi Note 8 (2021) ahead of its global launch. The Redmi Note 8 (2021) is teased to have a waterdrop-style notch with thin bezels on three sides and a chin at the bottom. The phone will come in two gradient hues at the very least, in white and blue shades.

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Realme X7 Max 5G India Launch Set for May 31, Company Teases Specifications

Realme X7 Max 5G will launch in India on May 31 at 12:30pm as shared by company CEO Madhav Sheth on Twitter. The phone could be a rebranded Realme GT Neo that launched in China in March.

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Mayhill: Facial recognition technology used after Swansea disorder

Police say more arrests will be made this week and they are using the technology to identify others.

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Glastonbury live-stream delivers a rush of nostalgia in the face of failure

The concert brought back fond memories, despite technical problems disrupting the live-stream.

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Asus ZenFone 8 Series India Launch Confirmed, May Be Called Asus 8Z

Asus ZenFine 8 series India launch has been confirmed by the company. A landing page has gone live with renders of two new phones on the Asus India company site, but it doesn’t reveal the monikers they will have in India. An exact launch date is not mentioned but the ‘Notify Me’ button has gone live.

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Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack.

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Realme Phones With Snapdragon 778G and 870 SoCs Tipped to Launch on June 18

A new leak suggests Realme is gearing up to launch two new phones in China. While the leak mentions the processors expected on the rumoured phones — Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC — the tipster hasn’t revealed the names of the phones. A recent teaser from Realme suggested that the phone powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC is c...

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Why Arkansas Is a Test Case for a Post-Trump Republican Party

Sarah Huckabee Sanders seems likely to bring the Trump brand to Arkansas politics in a big way. But the state is a testing ground for different possible futures for the party.

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The couple who met on YouTube

Australian Anitha Kannan and Ian Chalmers, from the UK, met over YouTube and bonded over social anxiety in lockdown.

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As Talks Bog Down, Hopes for Bipartisan Deals on Biden’s Priorities Dim

Democrats and Republicans remain at odds on issues such as infrastructure, policing reform and a commission on the Jan. 6 Capitol assault.

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A Year After George Floyd: Pressure to Add Police Amid Rising Crime

Los Angeles, like other cities across the nation, is facing a rise in gun violence. And the police budget is growing.

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Coronavirus Cases, Deaths Drop to Lowest Levels in Nearly a Year

Experts say the virus is on its way to becoming something we live with in the United States.

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US Grants Temporary Protection Status to Thousands of Haitians

The designation, which will be in place for 18 months, could protect as many as 150,000 Haitians living temporarily in the United States.

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Yearbook Photos of Girls Were Altered to Hide More of Their Chests

Parents and students said they were outraged that photos of at least 80 female students at Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County, Fla., had been digitally edited.

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U.S. Grants Temporary Protections to Thousands of Haitians

The designation, which will be in place for 18 months, could protect as many as 150,000 Haitians living temporarily in the United States.

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'Did weak wi-fi password lead the police to our door?'

A young family had their computers and phones seized after, it seems, their router was hacked.

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Paul J. Hanly Jr., Top Litigator in Opioid Cases, Dies at 70

Mr. Hanly had been central to the current nationwide litigation against pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies and others in the opioid supply chain.

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Ana Becomes First Named Storm of Atlantic Hurricane Season

The formation of the subtropical storm makes it the seventh consecutive year that a named storm has developed in the Atlantic before the official start of the season.

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Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content

Platforms are told to take down all content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus.

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A Family Sought Revenge Against a Tormentor. They Shot the Wrong Man, Police Say.

Members of a family in Texas who were being harassed have been charged with murder in what a sheriff called “a tragic case of mistaken” identity.

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A Windfall for Minority Farmers Divides Rural America

A $4 billion federal fund meant to confront how racial injustice has shaped American farming has angered white farmers who say they are being unfairly excluded.

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For Colleges, Coronavirus Vaccine Mandates Often Depend on Which Party Is in Power

Hoping for a return to normal, more than 400 colleges and universities are requiring students to be vaccinated for Covid-19. Almost all are in states that voted for President Biden.

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Life Under Occupation: The Misery at the Heart of the Israel-Gaza Conflict

An eviction in East Jerusalem lies at the center of a conflict that led to war between Israel and Hamas. But for millions of Palestinians, the routine indignities of occupation are part of daily life.

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Vaccination Rates Lag in U.S. Prisons and Jails

Only two in five federal inmates have gotten at least one shot so far, compared with three-fifths of adults nationwide. Despite the elevated risk behind bars, mistrust and refusal rates run high.

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No, People Are Not Returning Pandemic Dogs in Droves

Despite alarmist headlines, the happy truth is most people are keeping their newly adopted pets, animal welfare groups say.

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Florida Republican Byron Donalds on Election Integrity and Trump’s Fraud Claims

Byron Donalds, a newly elected congressman, says Republicans are trying to secure elections, not suppress votes. And he disputes Donald Trump’s influence on trust.

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Oppo Reno 5A With IP68 Build, Snapdragon 765G SoC Launched: Specifications

Oppo Reno 5A has been launched with an IP68-certified build and quad rear cameras. The Oppo phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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Risk of Nuclear War Over Taiwan in 1958 Said to Be Greater Than Publicly Known

The famed source of the Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg, has made another unauthorized disclosure — and wants to be prosecuted for it.

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Life Under Occupation:The Misery at the Heart of the Conflict

An eviction in East Jerusalem lies at the center of a conflict that led to war between Israel and Hamas. But for millions of Palestinians, the routine indignities of occupation are part of daily life.

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For Colleges, Vaccine Mandates Often Depend on Which Party Is in Power

Hoping for a return to normal, more than 400 colleges and universities are requiring students to be vaccinated for Covid-19. Almost all are in states that voted for President Biden.

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A Florida Republican on Election Integrity and Trump’s Fraud Claims

Byron Donalds, a newly elected congressman, says Republicans are trying to secure elections, not suppress votes. And he disputes Donald Trump’s influence on trust.

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Biden Tried to Keep It Boring. This Week Intervened.

His team has projected the image of a calmer White House, but recent days showed that it can’t outrun chaos.

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Republicans Move to Limit a Grass-Roots Tradition of Direct Democracy

Through ballot initiatives, voters in red states have defied legislators’ wishes and produced liberal outcomes in recent years. Republicans want to make the practice harder, or even eliminate it.

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Apple, Epic Trial: App Store Would Be 'Toxic' Mess Without Control, Says CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that App Store would become a "toxic" mess if the iPhone maker were forced to allow third-party apps without reviewing. He was the last scheduled witness in the case brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games in the US.

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Their Own Private Idaho: Five Oregon Counties Back a Plan to Secede

In nonbinding elections, parts of eastern Oregon said they wanted to join Idaho. The conservative region has long felt alienated from the liberal politics of Oregon’s population centers.

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After High-Wire Act, Biden Faces Tough New Middle East Tests

The administration is considering how to recalibrate its policy in the region in light of the cease-fire between Israel and the Palestinians without distracting from other priorities.

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Shows Like ‘Cops’ Fell Out of Favor. Now Texas May Ban Them.

Lawmakers passed a bill named for Javier Ambler II, who died in 2019 after officers arrested him in front of a “Live PD” television crew. If the governor signs it, this would mean the end of police cooperation with reality TV shows.

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Robot scales stairs without ‘seeing’ and other news

LJ Rich looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

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OnePlus Extends Warranty on All Products in India Till June 30 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

OnePlus has announced that it will extend the warranty on all its products till June 30, 2021. Only those products will be eligible whose warranty expires between April 1 and June 29, 2021. OnePlus has also mentioned that there will be a delay in delivering product orders due to the restrictions.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6 New Renders, Specifications Leak Online; Pro Model May Include Periscope Lens

New CAD-based renders of the Google Pixel 6 series leaked are identical to the ones FrontPageTech had shared earlier. They show the Pixel 6 Pro and Pixel 6 from all angles. Specifications of the two handsets have also leaked with the Pixel 6 seen to have a dual camera setup at the back, whereas the Pro model is expected to integrate three rear cameras.

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iPhone 12 Series Dominates Q1 2021 in Terms of Revenue, Volume: Counterpoint

iPhone 12 series captured one-third of market share in the first quarter of 2021 in terms of revenue. The iPhone 12 series was also the best-selling in terms of volume in Q1 2021. iPhone 11 followed the iPhone 12 series both in terms of revenue and volume.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G Said to Be in the Works as Rebranded Galaxy F52 5G

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is said to be in the works as a new model in the company’s Galaxy M series. The smartphone is reported to come as a rebadged Galaxy F52 5G that was launched earlier this week.

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Cyber attack: Tool to restore stolen Irish health data tested

The Irish government says the decryption tool could help get the healthcare system back to normal.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Officially Teased by Xiaomi, Expected to Launch Soon

Xiaomi, via its global Twitter account, teased the arrival of the Redmi Note 8 (2021). The company announced that it has sold 25 million units of the original Redmi Note 8 launched in 2019. Alongside, Xiaomi confirmed that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will be launched soon.

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WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

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69 Big Cats Are Seized From Jeffrey Lowe, a Figure in ‘Tiger King’

Mr. Lowe and his wife, Lauren Lowe, are the latest figures from the Netflix series to face prosecutions by the U.S. government.

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Alabama Lifts a Nearly Three-Decade Ban on Yoga in Public Schools

Teachers will be barred from saying “namaste” or using Sanskrit names for poses under a bill signed on Thursday by Gov. Kay Ivey.

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Judge Dismisses Murder Charge Against California Mother After Stillbirth

The woman, Chelsea Becker, had consumed methamphetamine beforehand, the authorities said.

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Voting Machines in Arizona Recount Should Be Replaced, Election Official Says

The Democratic secretary of state said she had “grave concerns regarding the security and integrity” of the machines that were examined to appease ardent backers of Donald J. Trump.

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Trump Justice Dept. Seized CNN Reporter’s Email and Phone Records

In a wide-ranging request, federal prosecutors obtained records for Barbara Starr’s email accounts and multiple phone lines, the network said.

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Texas Executes Quintin Jones Without Reporters Present

Quintin Jones, 41, had been convicted of killing a great-aunt and drew national attention when his relatives sought clemency.

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Judge Drops Murder Charges Against Two Officers Accused of Body-Slamming Man

Officers Desmond Barney and Lincoln Lampley were charged last year with killing George Robinson, 62, in Mississippi.

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U.S. Confirms It Does Not Want to Buy Greenland

News of President Donald J. Trump’s interest in buying the territory in 2019 bewildered its leadership and became the butt of jokes.

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House Narrowly Passes $1.9 Billion Capitol Security Bill

The one-vote margin of passage reflected opposition on the right and left. The measure faces long odds in the Senate, where it is likely to face a filibuster.

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Texas’ First Execution in Nearly a Year Had No Reporters Present

Quintin Jones, 41, had been convicted of killing a great-aunt and drew national attention when his relatives sought clemency.

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Maryland Dangles Lottery as Incentive to Boost Vaccination

Gov. Larry Hogan announced that Maryland would partner with the state’s lottery to provide $2 million in prize money for residents who get vaccinated.

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Tennessee Bans Hormone Treatments for Prepubescent Minors

The measure signed by Gov. Bill Lee makes it illegal to give prepubescent minors hormone treatments — a practice some experts have said is not in use.

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Both parties are gaming out how a Supreme Court ruling on abortion next year could upend the midterms.

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Teaching artificial intelligence to control navy submarines

Submarines controlled by artificial intelligence are being designed to take on military missions.

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The Evictions Surprised Trailer Park Residents. The Protest Stunned Officials.

An uproar in the hills of eastern Kentucky has raised questions about what a city owes to those dislodged by its growth — and how to govern in an age of social media and protest.

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Kremlin Escalates Fight With U.S. Funded Journalists, Officials Say

The fight over the future of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has significant implications for press freedom across Russia.

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Supreme Court Case Throws Abortion Into 2022 Election Picture

Supporters and opponents of abortion rights say a major ruling just before the midterm elections could upend political calculations for the two parties.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G has been launched globally. The phone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and has a 90Hz screen refresh rate. It comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The phone packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition With Phantom Black Back Panel, Gold Accents Launched

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition has been launched in Japan, continuing Samsung’s collaboration with the International Olympic Committee. The phone is essentially a new colourway for Samsung Galaxy S21 that brings a Phantom blue back panel with Gold accents.

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Samsung Galaxy F52 5G With Quad Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 750G SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G has been launched with Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The smartphone also carries a 120Hz display and features quad rear cameras.

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OnePlus 9R Getting OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 in India With Camera, Gallery, System Improvements

OnePlus 9R is receiving OxygenOS 11.2.1.2 update in India. The update is bundled with May 2021 Android security patch and bring system wide improvements, along with improvements to the Notes app, OnePlus Games, Gallery, and Camera. The update is being rolled out in a phased manner.

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Apple Announces AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch, Eye-Tracking Features on iPad Among Other Accessibility Updates

Apple has announced a range of accessibility features that will be available on the iPhone, iPad, and the Apple Watch later this year. These new features include AssistiveTouch for the Apple Watch to let users navigate its interface using hand gestures. Apple has also announced SignTime sign language interpreter service that will be available to communicate with Apple...

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Colonial Pipeline boss confirms $4.4m ransom payment

Joseph Blount told the Wall Street Journal that he authorised the payment following the cyber-attack.

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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Slams Apple, Says iPhone Maker Sold 'Overpriced Hardware' From The 'Middle Ages'

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram app that gained popularity recently after WhatsApp pushed a contentious policy update, has slammed Apple's relationship with China. He accused the Cupertino company of providing “complete control” to the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) over the data of its citizens who use iPhone handsets.

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ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump.

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The Gaza Conflict Is Stoking an ‘Identity Crisis’ for Some Young American Jews

A new generation is confronting the region’s longstanding conflict in a very different context, with very different pressures, from their parents’ and grandparents’ generations.

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Footage Shows Louisiana Troopers Punching and Dragging Man Who Died

Body-camera footage obtained by The Associated Press showed Ronald Greene apologizing and screaming, “I’m scared,” as he was jolted with a stun gun after a high-speed chase in 2019.

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Democrats Quash GOP Bid to End House's Mask Mandate

A CNN survey found recently that only 45 percent of House Republicans were willing to disclose that they had been vaccinated against the coronavirus.

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The Gaza Conflict Is Stoking an ‘Identity Crisis’ for Some Young American Jews

A new generation is confronting the region’s longstanding conflict in a very different context, with very different pressures, from their parents’ and grandparents’ generations.

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House Backs Jan. 6 Commission, but Senate Path Dims

The vote was a victory for Democrats, who were joined by 35 Republicans in pushing for a full accounting of the deadly riot. But Mitch McConnell voiced opposition, clouding Senate prospects.

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Near-Complete Ban on Abortion Is Signed Into Law in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott signed one of the nation’s most restrictive abortion measures, banning it after six weeks of pregnancy, as Texas lawmakers take a hard-right approach to major issues.

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A Deluge Unleashes Floods in a Louisiana City [Video]

Lake Charles, which had been hit by Hurricanes Laura and Delta, has had some of the worst of recent storms that have dumped more than a foot of rain in Louisiana.

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100 Million Vaccine Doses Held Up Over Contamination Concerns, Emergent Reveals

Executives from Emergent, which ruined millions of coronavirus vaccine doses, divulged to Congress the scope of the regulatory review of its troubled Baltimore plant.

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Former Colorado Police Officers Face Charges in Arrest of Woman With Dementia

One former officer with the Loveland Police Department was charged with assault and another was charged with not reporting a case of excessive force or intervening while it happened, prosecutors said.

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Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Postal Service

With enough Republican support to pass the Senate, the announcement of the Postal Service Reform Act is an unexpected indication of bipartisan compromise in a divided Congress.

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‘Deep Regret’ Inside Aid Organization Grappling With Sexual Abuse

Mercy Corps made public a report detailing sexual abuse allegations, including reports that the co-founder Ellsworth Culver arranged for the sexual abuse of his daughter and others.

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Ransomware: Should paying hacker ransoms be illegal?

As cyber-attacks intensify around the world, two experts argue for or against a ban on payments

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Apple Powerbeats 2 headphone customers receive payout

The compensation is from a $9.75m class action lawsuit settled last year.

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Charlie Bit My Finger video to be auctioned as an NFT

The viral video of brothers Harry and Charlie - now 17 and 15 - will be taken off YouTube.

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Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto currencies

The price of Bitcoin fell below $40,000 for the first time in three months after China imposed fresh curbs.

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How retail tech could change how we shop in the future

Concept store Cornershop is trialling retail technology to find out what people want from stores.

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Three Inmates Killed in Less Than a Week in Alabama Prisons

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the state last year, charging that its Department of Corrections did not provide adequate protections for inmates.

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iQoo Neo 5 Life Launch Date Set for May 24, to Come With Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, 144Hz Refresh Rate

iQoo Neo 5 Life will launch in China on May 24, Vivo has announced. The company teased some of the specifications of the phone as well. The phone will come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a triple rear camera setup.

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OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9 Android 12 Beta Links Pulled After Reports of Bricking: How to Fix

OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 users report of bricking issues after updating to Android 12 beta. Affected users can opt for an EDL restore, meaning restoring your phone with a factory image using a Qualcomm chipset-level flash. Furthermore, users should make sure to unlock their phone's bootloader before installing the beta.

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Banks Fight $4 Billion Debt Relief Plan for Black Farmers

Lenders are pressuring the Agriculture Department to give them more money, saying quick repayments will cut into profits.

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Google I/O 2021 Keynote Highlights: Android 12, Wear OS, Maps, Photos Updates; LaMDA, Project Starline Announced

Google I/O 2021 keynote was full of new announcements. These include the release of Android 12 and new Wear OS, as well as updates for Google Maps, Google Chrome, and Google Photos. Here’s our recap of the virtual event.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G to Launch Event Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Poco M3 Pro 5G will launch globally at 8pm GMT (5:30pm IST) today. The phone is teased to feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display and a 90Hz screen refresh rate. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Additionally, it will pack a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

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Vivo Y52 5G With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y52 5G has been introduced in Europe along with Vivo Y72 5G. Vivo Y52 5G is an affordable 5G offering that comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Android 12 Public Beta Now Available: How to Install the Latest Software, What’s New

Android 12 public beta release is now available for download on a list of eligible smartphones. Google unveiled Android 12 at its virtual I/O 2021 keynote on Tuesday with a new user interface based on Material You language and enhanced privacy controls.

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Philadelphia’s Progressive District Attorney Fends Off Democratic Challenger

Larry Krasner, part of a new breed of prosecutors, easily defeated Carlos Vega in Tuesday’s primary in spite of a rise in gun crime.

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Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.”

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Arizona Senators Retract Claims of Deleted 2020 Presidential Election Files

The 70-minute meeting on the audit convened by Republican senators raised only minor questions about the November election.

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Before Deadly Accident, Lift Boat Turned Toward Heavy Winds, N.T.S.B. Says

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board detailed the events that led to a commercial vessel’s capsizing off the Louisiana coast.

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Publicly Supportive, Biden Is Said to Sharpen His Tone With Netanyahu in Private

Mr. Biden has spoken publicly about how he once sent Mr. Netanyahu a photograph with the inscription, “Bibi, I don’t agree with a damn thing you say, but I love you.”

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Virginia Doctor Gets 59 Years for Unneeded Surgery and Improper Sterilizations

Dr. Javaid Perwaiz’s procedures over nearly a decade caused insurance programs to lose more than $20 million, federal prosecutors said.

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Troubled Vaccine Maker and Its Founder Gave $2 Million in Political Donations

Emergent BioSolutions faces scrutiny in Congress for ruining Covid-19 vaccines and securing lucrative federal contracts. Executives will appear before some lawmakers who benefited from the company’s spending.

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How The CDC's New Mask Guidelines Left Many Wondering Can They Trust One Another

New coronavirus mask guidelines from the C.D.C. have left Americans wondering whether they can trust one another. And it’s been a challenging year for trust.

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Arizona Senators Retract Claims of Deleted Election Files

The 70-minute meeting on the audit convened by Republican senators raised only minor questions about the November election.

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Troubled Vaccine Maker and Its Founder Gave $2 Million in Political Donations

Emergent BioSolutions faces scrutiny in Congress for ruining Covid-19 vaccines and securing lucrative federal contracts. Executives will appear before some lawmakers who benefited from the company’s spending.

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Six announcements from Google I/O

Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting.

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Oppo Extends Warranty in India Till June 30 Amidst COVID-19 Lockdowns

Oppo has extended warranty for its devices in India, the company announced through a press release. Owing to the COVID-19 imposed lockdowns, manufacturers like Xiaomi, Poco, and Vivo have already extended warranties for their devices.

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Flipkart 'Electronics Sale' Live: Discounts on Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, Samsung Galaxy F62, Other Smartphones

Flipkart has kicked off its ‘Electronics Sale’ to offer deals, discounts, and offers on smartphones including the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G, iPhone 12, and others.

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How Weed, Calif., Finally Embraced Weed, the Drug

For decades, a rural California city winced at the puns. Now it’s cashing in.

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A ‘Community for All’? Not So Fast, This Wisconsin County Says

In Wausau, Wis., the county board has debated a resolution aimed at embracing inclusion for nearly a year, with no agreement. Racial tensions that had simmered beneath the surface are now roiling the community.

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In Biden White House, the Celebrity Staff Is a Thing of the Past

President Biden is undoing a longstanding Washington tradition in which staff members enjoy their own refracted fame.

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iPhone User Posts Photo of 'Magnetic Sand' Stuck on It: Here's What Actually Happened

Is the sand in Tahoe City, California, US magnetic? Well, that's what an iPhone user thought recently. In a post on Reddit, user bopete1313 shared a photo of his iPhone's back covered in ferrous debris. Find out what actually happened.

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Xiaomi Extends Warranty in India by 2 Months for Those Ending in May, June Amidst COVID-19 Lockdowns

Xiaomi has extended warranty for its devices for two months to assist customers who will reach the end of warranties in May or June. The company aims to provide some relief amid the ongoing COVID-19 related lockdowns in India.

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Porn blocker 'missing' from Online Safety Bill prompts concern

Campaigners are "astonished" that a promised age check for porn is not in the Online Safety Bill.

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Universities keeping lectures online into autumn term

A student petition calls it "ridiculous" as some UK universities keep lectures online for next term.

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Russia spy chief suggests West behind SolarWinds cyber-attack

Sergei Naryshkin speaks to the BBC in a rare interview about 2020's SolarWinds cyber-attack in the US.

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Airtel Rs. 49 Recharge for Free, Double Benefits With Rs. 79 Plan Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns

Airtel has announced new offers with two of its smart recharge prepaid plans. It will be offering the Rs. 49 recharge plan for free as a one-time gesture. It will also double the benefits included with its Rs. 79 plan.

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Amazon in talks to buy MGM Studios for $9bn: Reports

The deal would give the e-commerce giant's streaming service a vast library of content.

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2 South Carolina Deputies Fired for Role in Jamal Sutherland's Death

The deputies, Sgt. Lindsay Fickett and Detention Deputy Brian Houle, used pepper spray and Tasers on Jamal Sutherland on Jan. 5 at the detention center in Charleston County.

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Redmi Note 10S Goes on First Sale in India at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price, Specifications

Redmi Note 10S will go on its first sale in India today, May 18 at 12pm (noon). The phone was launched last week alongside the Redmi Watch. Redmi Note 10S starts at Rs. 14,999 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant.

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Biden Administration Clears 3 Guantánamo Detainees for Release

The men, none of whom were ever charged, would be sent to countries that agree to impose security conditions on them. But it is not clear where they will go or when.

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Realme Narzo 30 to Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Price, Specifications

Realme Narzo 30 is set to debut in Malaysia via a virtual event that will start at 12pm (noon) MYT (9:30am IST). It will be livestreamed on the company’s Malaysia Facebook account.

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Inspector Who Twice Missed Crack in Bridge Is Fired, Arkansas Officials Say

The inspector didn’t see the crack “because he wasn’t following proper protocol,” the director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation said.

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Democrats, Growing More Skeptical of Israel, Pressure Biden

Among Democrats in Congress, attitudes toward Israel have grown more critical as the party base expresses concern about the human rights of Palestinians.

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Cleared of Murder, Brothers Are Awarded $75 Million

Henry McCollum and Leon Brown, half brothers with intellectual disabilities, spent three decades in prison for the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl before DNA evidence implicated someone else.

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Trump Justice Dept. Tried to Use Grand Jury to Identify Nunes Critic on Twitter

An unsealed court filing shows that the social media company fought the subpoena, which the Biden administration is said to have withdrawn.

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Biden releases his tax forms, showing that he and his wife, Jill Biden, earned just over $600,000 in 2020.

The Bidens donated 5 percent to charity and paid an effective federal income tax rate of 25.9 percent.

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Biden Dips Into U.S. Vaccine Supply to Send 20 Million Doses Abroad

President Biden’s pledge to ship out doses that could have been used domestically was a step toward a global campaign, but activists say much more is needed.

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Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate.

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A Post-Pandemic Question: Should Cars Return to Golden Gate Park?

Monday: San Francisco is studying the impact of limiting traffic over the past year, one of many “slow streets” programs that have galvanized transit activists.

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Child Tax Credit Payments Will Start in July

Hundreds of dollars per month will go to millions of American families starting in July as part of a refundable child tax credit.

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Harris to Push Senators of Color to Work Closely on Voters

Kamala Harris, the first vice president of Asian descent, will talk about her heritage and call attention to recent hate crimes in a keynote speech.

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New emergency text alerts to be trialled

A warning system will tested to advise people in areas affected by floods, fires, terror attacks or industrial incidents.

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Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Launch Expected Soon as It Receives Bluetooth Certification

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G launch is yet to be officially confirmed. But in the meantime, the Samsung phone has received certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG).

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Waymo self-driving taxi confused by traffic cones flees help

The vehicle became stuck multiple times and repeatedly drove away when roadside assistance approached.

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Realme Watch 2 Pro, Buds Wireless 2, Pocket Bluetooth Speaker to Launch on May 20

Realme Watch 2 Pro, Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker, Realme Buds Wireless 2, and Realme Buds Wireless 2 Neo will join the company’s AIoT portfolio on May 20 in Malaysia. The company shared the development through a post on Facebook.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A72 Receive May 2021 Android Security Update: Reports

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy A72 are receiving their May 2021 Android security patch. Galaxy Note 10 Lite receives some user-facing additions while the Galaxy A72 receives video call effects along with camera, call quality, and quick share improvements. The firmware version for Galaxy Note 10 Lite is N770FXXU7EUE2 and for Galaxy A72 is A725FXXU2AUE1. The upd...

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Officials Apologize for Deadly Police Shooting at a Black College in 1970

Two people were killed and a dozen others were wounded when city police and state highway patrol officers opened fire at what is now Jackson State University in Mississippi.

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G Will Be Nord N10 Successor Instead of Nord N1 5G: Report

OnePlus Nord CE 5G could be the name of the successor to the OnePlus Nord N10 5G. The phone was previously believed to be called OnePlus Nord N1 5G. As of now, OnePlus has not shared any information on the phone.

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Why Justice Breyer May Resist Calls for His Retirement

In a recent speech on “the peril of politics,” Justice Stephen G. Breyer said judges must renounce loyalty to “the political party that helped to secure their appointment.”

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Israel-Gaza: Why is the region blurry on Google Maps?

High-resolution images of Israel and Gaza are available, so why not via public mapping tools?

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Poco M3 Pro 5G Specifications Teased Ahead of May 19 Launch; to Get Triple Rear Cameras, 90Hz Display

Poco M3 Pro 5G specifications have been teased by the company ahead of its May 19 launch. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup, a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Appears on Bluetooth SIG Site With Upgrades Over 2019 Model

Redmi Note 8 (2021) has allegedly received a certification from the Bluetooth Special Interest Group just days after appearing on the US FCC site with a model number M1908C3JGG.

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Sony Xperia Ace 2 Alleged Case Renders Hint at Design, Dual Rear-Camera Setup Tipped

Sony Xperia Ace 2 is expected to be the successor to the Xperia Ace from 2019. The design of the Xperia Ace 2 may have been leaked via alleged case renders. It is said to be a compact phone with a 3.5mm headphone jack, USB Type-C charging, dual-rear camera setup, and more.

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With Violence Rising, Can a Gentler Prosecutor Keep His Seat?

Larry Krasner, the district attorney who reduced incarceration in Philadelphia, faces a challenger who blames him for a spike in shootings and homicides.

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Asus ZenFone 8, ZenFone 8 Flip May Launch in India as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip; No Release Date Yet

Asus ZenFone 8 and ZenFone 8 Flip were launched globally last week but did not make their way into the Indian market. It is believed that the two phones will be unveiled locally as Asus 8Z and Asus 8Z Flip.

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AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner.

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Train in Iowa With Hazardous Materials Derails, Prompting Evacuation

About 80 people in Sibley, Iowa, were ordered to evacuate. It was unclear what exactly the train was carrying or what was burning.

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People across the U.S. face a maze of questions about whether to mask.

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Bucknell Investigating ‘Horrific’ Harassment of L.G.B.T.Q. Students

The university said a group of men tried to enter a house for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students last week. Residents said they were terrified and traumatized by the episode.

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Covid-19: YouTube launches vaccination ad campaign

The video-sharing site will pay for ads on buses, billboards and its own site to promote vaccination.

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The app that lets you pay to control another person's life

NewNew aims to connect artists with their fans who can vote on aspects of their work and daily life.

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In New Vaccination Push, Biden Leans on His ‘Community Corps’

Frantic efforts to vaccinate people in an underserved area of Philadelphia underscore a difficult new stage of the nation’s vaccination campaign, as door-to-door efforts become the norm.

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In a Dark Year on Campus, Some Surprising Glimmers of Light

College in a pandemic was not the experience that most students had in mind. But at year’s end, some see positive experiences and insights that came out of it.

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Palisades Fire Prompts Evacuation Order of 500 Homes

The fire burned through 750 acres in the Topanga Canyon area in Los Angeles County and was at zero percent containment on Saturday night, fire officials said.

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From India, Brazil and Beyond: Pandemic Refugees at the Border

Fleeing virus-devastated economies, migrants are traveling long distances to reach the United States and then walking through gaps in the border wall. The Arizona desert has become a favorite crossing point.

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America is Reopening. Here's What it Looks Like

With safety restrictions easing, Americans from Maine to Montana are returning to concert halls, worship services and soapbox derbies in all 50 states. 

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C.D.C.: Schools in the U.S. Should Continue to Use Masks

The announcement sought to clarify the surprise recommendation that vaccinated people could largely stop wearing masks in most cases.

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Houston Tiger Is Found After Being Missing for Days

The 9-month-old Bengal, which appeared to be unharmed, was taken to an animal shelter, the Houston police said on Saturday evening.

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Mask? No Mask? New Rules Leave Americans Recalibrating, Hour by Hour

The C.D.C. said fully vaccinated people could safely go most places without a mask. Not everyone was sure, or ready.

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MOVE Bombing Bones, Believed to Have Been Discarded, Are Found in Storage

City officials said that remains from the 1985 bombing, which were believed to have been cremated without the family’s permission, had apparently been saved in a box in storage.

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Damon Weaver, Child Reporter Who Interviewed Obama, Dies at 23

At 11 years old, Mr. Weaver gained national attention when he scored an interview with President Barack Obama, making him one of the youngest people to interview a sitting president.

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Former Mayor of Fall River, Mass. Is Convicted of Corruption

Jasiel F. Correia II, who at 24 was the Massachusetts city’s youngest mayor, was convicted of charges related to extorting marijuana vendors and defrauding investors.

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Former Mayor of Fall River, Mass., Is Convicted of Corruption

Jasiel F. Correia II, who at 24 was the Massachusetts city’s youngest mayor, was convicted of charges related to extorting marijuana vendors and defrauding investors.

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University of California Will No Longer Consider SAT and ACT Scores

The university system has reached a settlement with students to scrap even optional testing from admissions and scholarship decisions.

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At 18, He Had Consensual Sex With 2 Teens. Montana Wants Him to Stay a Registered Offender.

A federal judge said Randall Menges should be removed from a sex-offender registry, but the Montana attorney general plans to fight to keep him on it.

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G.O.P. Pursues Harsher Penalties for Poll Workers in Voting Crackdown

Heavy fines, felony charges and jail sentences: Republicans seeking to restrict voting are proposing strict punishments for election officials and workers who make errors or violate the rules.

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Eula Hall, One-Woman Relief Agency in Appalachia, Dies at 93

Calling herself a “hillbilly activist,” she started a health care clinic and offered other services in chronically underserved eastern Kentucky.

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Violence Shakes Trump’s Boast of ‘New Middle East’

Trump officials said the Abraham Accords between Israel and four Arab states would transform the region, but new Israeli-Palestinian clashes lay bare the limits of that change.

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Over 70 Percent of Older U.S. Adults Are Fully Vaccinated

The proportion of those with full protection is much higher among older Americans than among younger people.

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Redmi Note 8 (2021) Specifications Tipped via FCC Listing, India Launch Not Likely

Redmi Note 8 (2021) specifications have surfaced online via an FCC listing. Tipster Xiaomi UI further goes on to leak that the Redmi Note 8 (2021) will not be launching in India, Indonesia, and Turkey. Check out all the details.

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Realme 8 5G 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage Model Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Realme 8 5G was launched in the Indian market in April. At the time, the phone was launched in 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB storage options. Now, the company has announced the arrival of the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model as well.

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Wild Horses Adopted Under a Federal Program Are Going to Slaughter

Records show that some people who are paid $1,000 a head by the government to give legally protected mustangs “good homes” are sending the horses to auction once they get the money.

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How Sickle Cell Trait in Black People Can Give the Police Cover

Sickle cell trait has been cited in dozens of police custody deaths ruled accidental or natural, even though the condition is benign on its own, a Times investigation found.

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Tensions Among Democrats Grow Over Israel as the Left Defends Palestinians

Divisions within the party have burst into public view, with the party’s ascendant left viewing the Mideast conflict as a searing racial justice issue that carries echoes of U.S. politics.

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The G.O.P.’s Big Cancellation

The party’s cancel mob runs wild on Capitol Hill.

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Apple Supplier Foxconn Rides Boost in Work-From-Home Demands to Post Soaring Profit

Foxconn, that assembles iPhone units for Apple, reported first-quarter profit soared past estimates amid the work-from-home boom spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic that has stoked demand for devices like smartphones and laptops.

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How The CDC Change on Mask Guidance Set Off Confusion in States and Cities

Some governors and mayors quickly rolled back their mask mandates, while others said local restrictions would stay in place for now.

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Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Ousts Oklahoma Governor

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission removed Gov. Kevin Stitt from the panel just days after he had signed a bill that banned the teaching of certain concepts about race.

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Video Footage of Death of Black Man in South Carolina Jail Stirs Outrage

The death of Jamal Sutherland after officers tried to remove him from his cell using pepper spray and Tasers raised calls for changes in the treatment in custody of the mentally ill.

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Poco M3 Pro 5G Confirmed to Come With MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC Ahead of May 19 Launch

Poco M3 Pro 5G has been confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC. The company shared the development on Twitter. The phone will be unveiled globally on May 19 at virtual event.

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