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A school district in upstate New York is pausing plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns.

Jordan intercepted five missiles launched from Iran, the country's military said, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces.

At a Senate hearing Wednesday, Anthony Fauci is likely to face questions from Sen. Rand Paul related to the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what you need to know

"What is beyond reality?" asks artist Refik Anadol. His latest projects include Dataland, an immersive AI art museum in Los Angeles, and an installation at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C.

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.

Working class voters have moved away from the Democratic Party. Winning them back is key to the party's future, a new reports shows. But first, the messaging has to change.

Policymakers at the Federal Reserve are meeting to discuss interest rates Wednesday. They're expected to hold rates steady, but there's a chance they could raise rates to combat stubborn inflation.

French authorities ordered 4,000 more people evacuated from tourist sites along its Atlantic coast, widening what may be France's largest peacetime evacuation.

Temporary protected status was given to Haitians after the 2010 quake because Haiti was deemed too dangerous for a safe return. In June, the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end TPS.