GE moves washing machine production from China to Kentucky

GE Appliances says the project will move production of a combo washer/dryer and a lineup of front load washers from China to Louisville.

AI willing to let humans die, blackmail to avoid shutdown, report finds

In simulated corporate scenarios, leading AI models—including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini—engaged in blackmail, leaked information, and let humans die when facing threats to their autonomy, a new Anthropic study found.

South Fulton debates economic gains, environmental costs of new data centers

Supporters emphasize the potential for significant tax revenue and job creation during construction, though operational jobs may be limited.

Passwords data breach: What to do if your account was affected

Here are some tips for managing your cyber security risk as we’re still learning more about the reported largest data breach in history involving 16 billion passwords.

Eagle Scout's drone course enhances Fayette County deputies' training

Harris Hill, a high school junior and aspiring naval aviator, built a drone obstacle course for Fayette County deputies as part of his Eagle Scout project.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

Honda joins space race with successful reusable rocket test

Honda has entered the space race with the successful launch and landing of a reusable rocket, marking a significant step in its space ambitions.

WhatsApp to start showing ads: What to know

WhatsApp announced it will begin displaying ads in the app’s Updates tab as part of Meta’s effort to generate more revenue.

Americans spend $164 billion a year on cable, internet services, study finds

A new report finds U.S. households are spending more than ever on cable and internet services, with the average household shelling out over $1,000 per year—and some cities paying nearly double that.

iOS 26 will let parents manage who their kids text and what apps they see

Apple is rolling out new parental control features in iOS 26 that give parents more ways to manage kids’ texting, app use, and online safety—part of a broader effort to protect children and teens across its platforms.

China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says

Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.

Georgians will see new area code, marking 11th one in state

The new area code will be 912 and will serve parts of southeastern Georgia, according to the Georgia Public Service Commission.