Toy makers are adding generative AI to dolls, robots, and kid-focused devices as the market grows in 2024 and 2025. Child development and privacy researchers say the shift could expose children to manipulation, data collection, and emotional dependency without clear safeguards.

The US is requiring most foreign nationals who have recently been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to spend 21 days in another country before entering. The move follows a new Ebola outbreak confirmed by Congolese health officials and the World Health Organization.

Texas has opened an investigation into LinkedIn over alleged “ghost jobs” that may have targeted job seekers. State Attorney General Ken Paxton said the probe will examine whether some listings were deceptive or misleading.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, with the CDC reporting one death every 34 seconds. Federal health guidance says a handful of everyday habits, from walking more to sleeping enough, can help lower risk over time.

Travel work can sound glamorous, but public pay data shows several popular roles earn less than many people expect after long hours, seasonal gaps, and unpaid downtime. Here are 10 travel jobs where the headline image often pays better than the reality.

A rare flood alert is in effect in parts of Texas as forecasters warn that repeated rounds of rain could quickly overwhelm rivers, creeks, and low-water crossings. Officials are especially focused on Central Texas, where saturated ground and flash flood-prone terrain raise the risk.