Tech Stocks Lead US Markets Higher Despite Fed Hike
Wall Street rebounded on Thursday as falling oil prices and strong jobs data helped investors shake off the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike in more than three years.
Psychedelic Art Icon Peter Max Dies at 88
Peter Max, the American artist famous for his vividly colored posters that defined 1960s counterculture, has died at age 88 in a New York hospital.
Report: Russia Secretly Helped Iran Build Anti-Ship Missiles
Russia reportedly provided Iran with covert technical assistance to develop missiles capable of striking US Navy vessels, according to a Financial Times investigation cited by La Jornada.
Opinion Piece Warns of AI Growing Out of Control
In a new opinion column for La Jornada, writer Pablo Gómez raises alarms about artificial intelligence developing faster than governments and societies can regulate it.
Mexican Families Pack Streets for Independence Day Parade
Crowds of families turned out across Mexico City to watch the traditional military parade marking the country's Independence Day celebrations.
Judge Lifts Ban on Colombia Airstrikes Involving Child Soldiers
A Bogotá family court has lifted a suspension on Colombian military airstrikes against armed groups that recruit minors, but ordered a stricter precautionary standard for future operations.
Opinion: Fear of AI as a Political Tool, Not Just Tech Angst
A Mexican opinion columnist argues that fear surrounding artificial intelligence is being shaped as much by political interests as by the technology itself.
The AI Scenario That Terrifies Doomsayers Most
Some AI researchers fear a tipping point where machines learn to redesign and train themselves, triggering runaway progress that humans could no longer control.
Pentagon Admits Heavy Losses in Iran Conflict, Contradicts Trump
The Pentagon has reportedly acknowledged losing dozens of aircraft and damage to hundreds of facilities during the conflict with Iran, an admission that appears to contradict statements made by former President Trump.
US Says It Has Weapons in Space; China, Russia Object
Washington confirmed it has deployed weapons in orbit, prompting Beijing and Moscow to warn against turning space into a battlefield.