AI technology has enabled 'fake Dubai prince' scams
Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor was an AI deepfake, making her yet another victim of an online romance scam.
03 July 2026
Men cool off at a fire hydrant in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood in Manhattan
Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
03 July 2026
One for all and all for one: but is this the final resting place of d'Artagnan?
It's a story worthy of Alexandre Dumas himself. After an illegal dig by an archaeologist who stuffed ancient remains in a plastic shopping bag, the world is no closer to knowing whether a skeleton uncovered months ago in a Dutch church belongs to d'Artagnan of Three Musketeers fame.
02 July 2026