Gannett, parent company of USA TODAY, on Wednesday launched generative AI engine DeeperDive, which will give readers up-to-the-minute answers to questions on everything from sports highlights to financial news. The technology stands out for its immediate responses, tailored to the reader’s curiosity, based on the expertise of USA TODAY and the USA TODAY Network’s journalists. …
See how Los Angeles protests intensified over one weekend What started as a small protest over immigration raids on Friday ballooned into large demonstrations throughout the weekend. Here’s what happened. Ryan Garcia, the Mexican-American boxer who had been an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, created distance from the president amid protests in Los Angeles…
Android phones that support Qi2 wireless chargers that are magnetically secured in place might finally be hitting the market. reports that Google plans to add Qi2 charging with the upcoming Google Pixel 10. The at CES in 2023, and was developed with substantial contributions from Apple. The new design iterated on the Qi standard by…
Couples brace for higher wedding costs as tariffs loom Weddings are already a huge expense, but they could get pricier as tariffs bump up dress and flower costs. Inflation ticked higher in May but was more stable than expected as the early effects of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs were offset by another drop in…
NASA is shutting down several social media accounts run by the Science Mission Directorate, including the official Mars Curiosity Rover account on X. The organization says it made the decision in order to “make its work more accessible to the public, avoiding the potential for oversaturation or confusion.” The “social media consolidation project” is concentrated…
Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money. Today, we offer conflicting views on the U.S. economy. If you’re an American worker, you’re probably worried about the future of your company. You’re also becoming more concerned about the overall U.S. business environment. Those are the deteriorating opinions found by Glassdoor, a job site…
Jeremiah Smith, Ryan Williams on cover of EA Sports College Football ’26 EA Sports chose Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith and Alabama’s Ryan Williams to be on the cover of College Football ’26. We talk to the athletes about what this moment means to them. This week, with the approval of the House vs. NCAA settlement,…
Wikipedia is backing off AI article summaries… for now. Earlier this month, the platform trialed the feature in its mobile app. To say they weren’t well-received by editors would be an understatement. The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) paused the test a day later. The AI summaries appeared at the top of articles for 10 percent of…
Woman’s AI fridge rant goes viral, claims isn’t intelligent after all A woman claims her Samsung refrigerator with AI technology isn’t so intelligent after all. Last year when April Matta was looking for a new refrigerator, a line of appliances that boasted innovative features using artificial intelligence caught her eye. The mother of three thought…
Trans teen publishes children’s book about inclusivity This transgender teen co-wrote “A Kids Book About Being Inclusive” with the hopes of inspiring children everywhere. Staff Video, USA TODAY Simone Biles doesn’t want anyone picking on kids. The seven-time Olympic champion tried to add some clarity to her exchange last week with anti-transgender activist Riley Gaines,…
