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.

Xbox Ally: Handheld console releasing later this year

Xbox has finally released official details of a long-rumored handheld console. Here’s what we know.

Food-dumping 'social media prankster' arrested on Long Island

The “social media prankster” who recorded himself dumping food on his head and leaving others to clean up the mess has been arrested in Long Island.

Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad

Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.

Toyota to launch 2 US-made EVs in 2025, expand lineup to 7 by 2027

Toyota will begin building two all-electric vehicles in the U.S. next year, expanding to seven EV models by 2027. The automaker is also ramping up battery production in North Carolina to support its shift.