Crime
Manhattan DA Seeks Early State Trial for Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer
Prosecutors want Luigi Mangione's state trial to start in July, ahead of federal case.
Manhattan DA Seeks July Trial for Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer
Luigi Mangione faces state and federal charges for the 2024 assassination-style killing of Brian Thompson.
Manhattan DA Pushes for Mangione Trial Before DOJ Case
Prosecutors want to try the 27-year-old on state murder charges first, before his federal trial.
Tech
New Friendly Humanoid Robot Sprout Aims to Change Minds About Home Robots
Fauna Robotics unveils a 3.5-foot tall, approachable robot designed to spark a new era of home-friendly humanoids.
Friendly New Humanoid Robot Sprout Aims to Change Attitudes Toward Home Robots
Startup Fauna Robotics unveils 3.5-foot-tall robot designed to be approachable and engaging for home, school, and social settings.
World Models: Why the Next AI Revolution Won't Come from ChatGPT
The race for Artificial General Intelligence just changed direction — and most people are still looking the wrong way.
Politics
Supreme Court to Consider Trump's Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Verdict
The high court will review the jury's finding that Trump sexually abused the writer and defamed her.
Over 60 Anti-ICE Protesters Arrested After Occupying NYC Hotel
Demonstrators flooded a Hilton hotel lobby, falsely claiming ICE agents were staying there, before refusing to leave and being taken into custody.
Dozens Arrested After Anti-ICE Protest at Manhattan Hilton
Demonstrators occupied the lobby of a TriBeCa hotel, claiming it was housing federal immigration agents.
