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Iran-backed Houthi fighters have reportedly captured territory along Yemen's Red Sea coast, including Perim island, which sits in the narrow Bab al-Mandab Strait linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea and Suez Canal. Directly across the water lies Djibouti, a small nation hosting military bases from the US, China, France, Japan and Italy due to the strait's importance to global shipping.
An Instagram executive argued that most users don't actually want their feed shown in strict time order, despite frequent requests for the option. The comment comes as Australian regulators move toward rules that would require platforms to give users control over how their feeds are sorted.
Bose has updated its standard QuietComfort Headphones with a redesigned headband, reshaped earcups and relocated power switch, plus new software features. The company added Immersive Audio spatial sound and Cinema Mode, previously exclusive to its Ultra line, along with a new CustomTune calibration tool that tailors sound and noise cancellation to a listener's ears. The headphones also drop the 3.5mm jack in favor of USB-C for both charging and lossless wired listening.
The United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks with memorial ceremonies, moments of silence and volunteer projects across the country. A new poll shows nearly half of American adults still regard the day as the most historic event of their lifetime, reflecting how deeply the attacks that killed almost 3,000 people remain embedded in national memory.
Apple's event introduced a feature called Reference Image, which creates an unalterable digital record of a photo so users can check whether it's been altered with AI, alongside an AppleCare One Family plan and a new foldable device called iPhone Duo. The writer, a longtime Android user, says these announcements impressed them despite Android often introducing similar concepts first.
Microsoft's longtime head of communications announced departure after 17 years in the role and almost 29 years at the company, saying the decision followed extended discussions with leadership. The executive will remain through the end of the calendar year while Microsoft determines next steps for the position, with an announcement expected in coming weeks.
A roundup of insights from 25 business leaders outlines how they maintain team alignment during unpredictable economic conditions. The leaders emphasize clarity, consistent communication, and a strong sense of purpose as tools to keep employees productive and motivated despite external turbulence.
Elon Musk's attorney Alex Spiro has sent a legal warning to filmmaker Alex Gibney over his new four-hour documentary 'Musk,' claiming it defames Musk by implying he used Starlink satellites to manipulate the 2024 election in Donald Trump's favor. The complaint centers on a scene featuring texts from Musk to Ashley St. Clair referencing an 'anomaly in the matrix' and '10 thousand lasers in space,' which NPR says it verified as authentic.
Girl Scouts of the USA has announced two new additions to its cookie lineup for the 2027 season: a cookie made specifically for dogs and an allergy-friendly cookie for human customers. The announcement comes alongside broader changes to how cookies are sold, including expanded online ordering options, as prices continue to climb.
Adam Mosseri told an Australian press briefing that Instagram users who switch to a chronological feed instead of the algorithmic one see engagement drop by roughly 50%, with satisfaction scores dropping sharply too. He made the comments as Australia weighs a Digital Duty of Care bill that would require platforms to prompt users to disable ranking algorithms.
United Launch Alliance remains one of the few major US rocket companies still focused almost entirely on launch services rather than branching into satellites, spacecraft, or other space businesses. Competitors like SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, and Firefly Aerospace have all expanded beyond launch to capture higher-margin revenue streams, leaving ULA increasingly isolated in a low-margin segment of the industry. This has renewed speculation about whether ULA's parent companies, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, will eventually sell the venture.
Rumors are spreading across social media and podcasts that President Trump has a prepared speech confirming extraterrestrial life exists, though no such address has surfaced publicly. The buzz stems from real developments: Dr. Phil says he was given access to unreleased government UAP files, Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Stephen Miller now oversees the UAP portfolio, and a former Navy admiral advising the government calls the current openness unprecedented.