Heads of artificial intelligence firms tell UN Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity

Speaking Wednesday to the U.N. Security Council, Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of Anthropic, said AI could be of risk to humanity.

Father becomes popular 'Guardrail Guy' advocate on TikTok after daughter's tragic death

In 2016, Stephen Eimers' daughter was killed in Tennessee due to a dangerous guardrail. He's now become known across the U.S. for his advocacy efforts.

As police probe 2 Ole Miss student deaths, they urge people to avoid herbal extract kratom

Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students – one on and one off campus – at the University of Mississippi.

Iowa judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Des Moines Register and pollster

A judge in Iowa has dismissed President Donald Trump's lawsuit against The Des Moines Register and its former pollster.

Curtis hasn't heard from White House since calling for investigation of Trump Jr.

Utah Sen. John Curtis says he hasn't heard yet from the Trump administration about his calls for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.

At a talent show on Los Angeles' Skid Row, the performers are all part of the homeless community

Wearing shiny heels, a thrifted dress and a red rose in her hair, Deoujahne Darc belted out an original song on a small, makeshift stage in the heart of Los Angeles' Skid Row.

More tech and hand-breaded chicken coming to McDonald's as part of $8.5 billion modernization push

McDonald's said Wednesday it will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its restaurants globally.

Disney to raise prices on Disney+, Hulu subscriptions, Bloomberg News reports

Disney will raise prices on several streaming subscriptions, ​including its flagship ad-free Disney+ plan, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with ‌the matter.

FBI investigating hackers' claim of stolen sensitive employee data, compromised jobs website

The FBI says it is investigating a criminal hacking group's claims that it had stolen "very sensitive data" and that it had compromised the bureau's jobs website.

Dolly Parton's estate accuses her nephew of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy

Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt's legacy and business empire and have asked a judge to keep him away.

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta Platforms is expected to unveil new smart glasses at its annual ​Connect conference on Wednesday, including a pair without cameras, amid growing privacy concerns about AI devices.

Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing following a heart procedure

Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer confirmed in a statement to The Associated Press on Wednesday.

The US is expanding its military presence in Greenland. Here's why it matters

President Donald Trump's agreement with Denmark and Greenland on Tuesday that will significantly expand military presence on the Arctic island matters more than you think.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting one-time TV production assistant Miriam Haley in New York in 2006, closing an over six-year legal odyssey.

Trump Gaza board pitches $2.45B Gaza plan, implementation uncertain

President Donald Trump's Board of Peace unveiled a $2.45 billion plan on Wednesday to begin rebuilding Gaza, but officials ​acknowledged it faces an uncertain future.

Judge says Trump's White House media ban may not comply with legal precedents

A judge said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico did not appear to comply with legal precedents, but did not make a ruling.

Polo off Mexican coast is among 'the strongest storms ever' as Odalys becomes a hurricane

Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades and is expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a major hurricane.

China's Xi to begin state visit to Washington with rare planeside welcome from Trump

When Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Washington, he's expected to get a rare greeting from President Donald Trump, in Xi's first visit to Washington in over a decade.