OpenAI’s Child Exploitation Reports Surge 80-Fold in 2025: What It Means for AI Safety OpenAI reported a staggering 80-fold increase in child exploitation incident reports to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) in the first half of 2025 compared to the same […]
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Rodeo is an app for making plans with friends you already have
There are plenty of dating apps out there and apps that turn your chaos of work obligations into easily actionable lists. There is also a growing number of apps that help you make new friends. The pitch for Rodeo is a bit different in that […]
Embark on a visual voyage of art inspired by black holes
Art and science converge in Lynn Gamwell’s book, Conjuring the Void: The Art of Black Holes
Trump’s war on offshore wind faces another lawsuit
Dominion Energy, an offshore wind developer and utility serving Virginia’s “data center alley,” filed suit against the Trump administration this week over its decision to pause federal leases for large offshore wind projects. The move puts a sudden stop to five wind farms already under […]
Heroic Rescue: Survivors Pulled from Mexican Navy Plane Crash in Foggy Galveston Bay
Watch: Rescuers Find Survivor in Wreckage of Mexican Navy Medical Flight In a harrowing tale of survival amid tragedy, rescuers pulled two survivors from the wreckage of a Mexican Navy medical plane that crashed into Galveston Bay off the Texas coast on Monday, December 22, […]
Ars Technica’s Top 20 video games of 2025
A mix of expected sequels and out-of-nowhere indie gems made 2025 a joy.
I re-created Google’s cute Gemini ad with my own kid’s stuffie, and I wish I hadn’t
When your kid starts showing a preference for one of their stuffed animals, you’re supposed to buy a backup in case it goes missing. I’ve heard this advice again and again, but never got around to buying a second plush deer once “Buddy” became my […]
Russian Drone Strikes Escalate in Ukraine Amid US Peace Talks, US Hits ISIS in Nigeria – 12/26/2025, 4:24:22 PM
Top world news stories as of December 26, 2025, include ongoing Russian drone strikes on Ukraine amid peace talks, US airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria, Zelenskyy’s announcement of a meeting with Trump, and Japan’s record defense budget.[1][2][3][4] Ukraine-Russia Conflict Russia launched over 130 drones on […]
Drone Strikes, Ceasefire Violations, and Arrests: Global Unrest Intensifies Over Christmas Period – 12/26/2025, 8:29:20 AM
Russia-Ukraine War: Russia launched drone and missile strikes on Ukraine on Christmas Day, killing several civilians and causing injuries, with Ukraine’s air force reporting 131 drones overnight; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated a peace deal is “much closer,” including openness to a demilitarized zone in the […]
Global Conflicts Unraveled: Airstrikes in Nigeria – Dec 26, 2025
Good morning, or perhaps good evening, wherever you find yourself in the world. This is Alvin from Greenground, your guide through the intricate tapestry of today’s global affairs, infused with elegance and curiosity. As we embrace this crisp Friday, let’s unravel the stories that thread […]