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AI voice scam traps mom in 5-hour kidnapping nightmare
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset . Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions . Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG . An AI-generated influencer entered Alabama'RushTok'; some fans didn't care that she was fake Make unknown callers explain why they're calling Is your personal data changing what you pay online? Apple's $250M Siri settlement: How to claim up to $95 John Kiriakou warns US is'not prepared' for AI threats: 'The new frontier' AI entrepreneur Gary Marcus calls for AI regulation, blasts industry's'tone deafness' Suspected pneumonic plague death in Russia'significant,' but not'cause for alarm': Former CDC director NYC councilwoman pushes back on proposed AI regulations: Technology must'move forward' 'Two things I saw made me scared,' former Anthropic researcher testifies Drone expert warns Russia's mesh network is reshaping drone war in Ukraine Former OpenAI safety chief warns AI industry's culture is'broken' A terrified mother heard what sounded exactly like her daughter crying for help, then spent five and a half hours following a caller's demands California woman Deborah Del Mastro said she was having breakfast when a caller using a suspected AI voice clone claimed to have kidnapped her daughter. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! I want you to think about the voice of someone you love. You know how that person sounds when they're laughing, and you also know the voice you would hear if they were terrified.
A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI's Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers
A Mysterious Nonprofit Run by SpaceXAI's Top Lawyer Is Paying the Salaries of Government Workers The National Design Studio has been something of a successor agency to DOGE. A WIRED investigation finds some of its members are on loan from a nonprofit run by SpaceXAI's general counsel. Following billionaire Elon Musk's departure from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in late spring 2025, several of the group's members found a new home within the federal government: the National Design Studio . Led by Joe Gebbia, a cofounder of Airbnb, a former member of DOGE, and currently the chief design officer of the US, the NDS is nested in the Executive Office of the President and has been tasked with redesigning government websites and services. As with DOGE before it, who exactly is a part of NDS--and what they're working on--often remains opaque.
IMF chief urges governments to tighten belts as global debt levels soar
Kristalina Georgieva, before the start of the IMF-World Bank annual meeting in Singapore, said economic policy chiefs could not keep delaying action. Kristalina Georgieva, before the start of the IMF-World Bank annual meeting in Singapore, said economic policy chiefs could not keep delaying action. Kristalina Georgieva says big economies will have to make'very touch choices' as soaring bond yields hit budgets The head of the International Monetary Fund has called on governments across big economies to tighten their belts as soaring bond yields hit budgets. Speaking in Singapore, the IMF's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said global debt-to-GDP ratios were at their highest level since the second world war and on course to hit 100% in the coming years. She said governments could not rely on rapid economic growth to lift the burden of debt - and instead would have to make "very tough political choices".
Bulgaria ends search for missing crew after drone strike sinks cargo ship
Is the war entering a new phase? Bulgarian authorities have ended search operations after confirming no survivors were found following a drone strike that sank a ship off the country's coast. Drones hit two commercial vessels early on Tuesday as attacks on Black Sea shipping increase amid an intensifying Russia-Ukraine war . One caught fire, and the other sank. The search stopped late on Tuesday and would not continue, he added.
Kawasaki Heavy unveils dog-shaped robot companion for older people
Kawasaki Heavy Industries President Yasuhiko Hashimoto poses with a prototype of the company's dog-like robot, Home Leo, in Tokyo on Tuesday. Kawasaki Heavy Industries has unveiled a prototype of a dog-shaped social robot that helps older people with life at home. Leveraging physical artificial intelligence, the robot, Home Leo, can talk to people, recognize its surroundings, make appropriate decisions according to the situation and act autonomously, according to the Japanese firm. Home Leo was presented at a business briefing the company held in Tokyo on Tuesday. The robot will stay close to the older people it lives with, offering companionship through conversation, watching over them and assisting with their daily activities, Kawasaki Heavy said.
USMNT adds to sports wins over Canada this year with international friendly victory in Minnesota
Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians partners urges prostate cancer screenings: 'It will save your life' Hurricane Isaias threatens Georgia vs. Alabama SEC showdown as Trump plans Tuscaloosa visit Tyreek Hill's NFL return seemed imminent and then his divorce trial began with domestic abuse allegations Coyotes choose the front of a couple's Southern California cabin for an early morning scrap Dan Dakich calls Deion Sanders' Colorado program a'Trojan horse': 'This is a s-- show' Washington trans athlete's school district responds to alleged assault victim's SCOTUS injunction request NFL refs have set all-time record for flags this season, and it's changing the outcome of games Loyalty be damned: Did these coaches stick around a season too long and blow their chances at a big gig? Patriots receiver's girlfriend celebrates his game-winning touchdown by peeing her pants Rep Jim Jordan: Once again, it's always worse than we thought Dr Drew Pinsky says he'felt the pain' of drug-addicted young patient Mark Levin: If Trump had not been elected, we'd be France right now Mike Tyson recalls his time as the neighborhood'punch guy' Will Cain: Just when you think the media can't go any lower, they go to the basement Greg Gutfeld: The media is deliberately lying about Trump's rally comments Questions mount over whether lawmakers who don't use AI should regulate it Laura: Hand the reigns to the Democrats, and expect the same results we're seeing in France Former pro soccer player and Seattle Sounders chaplain Jesse Bradley discusses the U.S. Men's National Team's historic start at the 2026 World Cup, winning its first two group stage matches since 1930. Bradley emphasizes the team's inspiring public faith, leading to Bible studies and prayer after games, and how it unites Americans through soccer, a sport now surging in popularity. The latest clash between the United States and Canada in sports has led to another victory for the Stars and Stripes. It may have only been an international friendly for the U.S. men's national soccer team, but victory was had against their rival north of the border during the match in St. Paul, Minnesota on Tuesday night.
Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians partners urges prostate cancer screenings: 'It will save your life'
Hurricane Isaias threatens Georgia vs. Alabama SEC showdown as Trump plans Tuscaloosa visit Tyreek Hill's NFL return seemed imminent and then his divorce trial began with domestic abuse allegations Coyotes choose the front of a couple's Southern California cabin for an early morning scrap Dan Dakich calls Deion Sanders' Colorado program a'Trojan horse': 'This is a s-- show' Washington trans athlete's school district responds to alleged assault victim's SCOTUS injunction request NFL refs have set all-time record for flags this season, and it's changing the outcome of games Loyalty be damned: Did these coaches stick around a season too long and blow their chances at a big gig? Patriots receiver's girlfriend celebrates his game-winning touchdown by peeing her pants LeBron James' deal with Fanatics gives him a unique way to handle his new East Coast commute Dr Drew Pinsky says he'felt the pain' of drug-addicted young patient Mark Levin: If Trump had not been elected, we'd be France right now Mike Tyson recalls his time as the neighborhood'punch guy' Will Cain: Just when you think the media can't go any lower, they go to the basement Greg Gutfeld: The media is deliberately lying about Trump's rally comments Questions mount over whether lawmakers who don't use AI should regulate it Laura: Hand the reigns to the Democrats, and expect the same results we're seeing in France OutKick Super Bowl-winning coach Bruce Arians partners urges prostate cancer screenings: 'It will save your life' As'NFL Crucial Catch' gets underway, Arians, a prostate cancer survivor, partnered with Novartis for an important campaign As a prostate cancer survivor, Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians stressed the importance of getting screened and making healthy a priority, as one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This week, the NFL continues its Crucial Catch initiative, an annual partnership with the American Cancer Society focused on fighting cancer through early detection, risk reduction and screening awareness. For former Super Bowl-winning head coach Bruce Arians, it's the perfect time to share his prostate cancer survival story, and more importantly, stress how simple it is to get screened today. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
LAPD's 235-million deal with license plate reader company put on hold by City Council
Things to Do in L.A. Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article. LAPD's $235-million deal with license plate reader company put on hold by City Council This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . See more from the L.A. Times in Google Search. The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to overrule the approval of a 10-year, $235-million contract between the LAPD and Axon Enterprise, which supplies automated license plate readers and other technologies.
Privacy watchdog launches investigation into China-based company behind Kmart 'pervert glasses' app
Australia's privacy regulator launched an investigation into the China-based company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart's Anko-branded discount version of Meta's smartglasses. Australia's privacy regulator launched an investigation into the China-based company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart's Anko-branded discount version of Meta's smartglasses. Privacy watchdog launches investigation into China-based company behind Kmart'pervert glasses' app Tue 6 Oct 2026 22.00 EDTFirst published on Tue 6 Oct 2026 19.02 EDT The Australian privacy regulator has opened an investigation into the China-based software company behind the HeyCyan app in Kmart's $89 smartglasses, following public outrage over the covert use of the devices. In August, Guardian Australia reported Kmart had sold out of the Anko-branded discount version of Meta's smartglasses that can capture images and record high-definition video, which led to widespread concern and calls to ban or restrict their use. The glasses were removed from Kmart's website as of Wednesday.