Ads in New York must now label AI-generated 'synthetic performers'

Any advertisements in New York that feature artificial intelligence-generated people in place of actors will now be violating state law if they don’t clearly label that they have used a “synthetic performer.”

Scientists discover a deep whale graveyard that is teeming with life

NEW YORK (AP) – Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life – including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars – thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard.

SpaceX wants regular investors in its stock launch. Here's what to know.

NEW YORK (AP) – When SpaceX makes its debut on the U.S. stock market, it wants smaller-pocketed, mom-and-pop investors to play a big role in what may be the biggest IPO ever. Elon Musk’s rocket company, formally known as Space Exploration Technologies Corp., is steering some of its initial public offering of stock directly to what are called “retail” investors.

Keith Urban didn't set out to record a yacht rock record

NEW YORK (AP) – He’s a country music star, but keen listeners know Keith Urban’s songwriting style is fluid across genres. Still, surely no one expected the shift of his 2026 album, “Flow State.” It features an original song with music legend, Michael McDonald, and 10 yacht rock covers.

Takeaways from Scott Pelley's emotional interview about his '60 Minutes' demise

NEW YORK (AP) – When CBS News President Tom Cibrowski asked Scott Pelley if he could come by for a meeting last Tuesday, the longtime “60 Minutes” correspondent booked about an hour on his calendar, he says. He assumed he’d be having an extensive discussion about issues that led to his tense confrontation a day earlier with his new boss, Nick Bilton.

NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for future moon landing

NEW YORK (AP) – NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency’s plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon.

Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to give at least $50M annually, a rare increase at a time of need

NEW YORK (AP) – The Marguerite Casey Foundation plans to donate at least $500 million over the next decade, increasing its annual payout as leaders try to spur more urgent grantmaking throughout philanthropy – especially given what it calls the sector’s “suffering” under President Donald Trump’s policies.

Kalshi to collect employment info from customers trading in some high-risk markets

NEW YORK (AP) – The prediction market platform Kalshi will start collecting customer employment information for trading in certain markets that are at heightened risk of insider trading, the company said.

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending

NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts.