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What The Tech: What could go right when it comes to Artificial Intelligence
What The Tech: What could go right when it comes to Artificial Intelligence Posted: Oct 19, 2026 6:07 AM CDT BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter After a week examining the dangers of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and AI experts explain why they’re still optimistic about the future, and what needs to happen to keep the technology safe. Artificial intelligence could someday help cure cancer, develop lifesaving drugs and make discoveries that would otherwise take scientists decades.
Montgomery police officer injured in two-vehicle crash Thursday night
Posted: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Montgomery police say an officer was injured in a two-vehicle crash on Vaughn Road Thursday night. MPD says the incident happened around 6:09 p.m. in the area of the 3200 block of Vaughn Road and involved a police officer. The officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. There is no further information available in connection with this investigation Tags: Montgomery Police, officer involved wreck
What The Tech: AI Is No Longer Just Answering Questions
Posted: BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Artificial intelligence is no longer just answering questions. AI agents can now make decisions, take action, and find their own ways to accomplish tasks. And as humanoid robots become more advanced, experts are warning about what could happen when humans are no longer in control. In the 1968 science fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey, astronaut Dave Bowman asks the ship’s computer to open the pod bay doors. “I’m sorry, Dave.
What The Tech: AI Is No Longer Just Answering Questions
What The Tech: AI Is No Longer Just Answering Questions Posted: Oct 15, 2026 3:13 AM CDT BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Artificial intelligence is no longer just answering questions. AI agents can now make decisions, take action, and find their own ways to accomplish tasks. And as humanoid robots become more advanced, experts are warning about what could happen when humans are no longer in control.
What The Tech: Part One of Examining Artificial Intelligence Risks
What The Tech: Part One of Examining Artificial Intelligence Risks Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:12 AM CDT BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Artificial intelligence is making everyday life easier. But some of the people who understand AI best are warning that the technology could someday become too powerful for humans to control. And they worry that day may come sooner than we think. Most of us use artificial intelligence for fairly ordinary things.
Man dies after being hit by car in Auburn
Posted: Updated: AUBURN, Ala. (WAKA) – Auburn police are investigating after they say a pedestrian has died after being hit by a car. Auburn police say the incident happened on October 8th in the area of Shug Jordan Parkway and North Donahue Drive. Officers responded to the scene following a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Police say the vehicle involved left the scene after the collision. The victim has been identified as 56-year-old Reginald Griffin of Auburn.
‘The Social Reckoning’ subject sounds alarm on AI regulation
(NewsNation) — Aaron Sorkin’s “The Social Reckoning” deals with the ramifications of the integration of social media into the lives of its users. The story onscreen draws on the 2021 leak of information from inside Facebook and Instagram to the New York Times.
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
Posted: Updated: PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Florida line and create dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Isaias could impact Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend
Posted: ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP)- Hurricane Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend, hours before No. 2 Georgia plays at No. 6 Alabama in a major college football game on Saturday night that President Donald Trump is planning to attend. Isaias strengthened into a hurricane late Wednesday, and forecasters say it could make landfall late Friday or early Saturday somewhere along the Alabama-Mississippi-Florida coastlines before moving north.
Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast
Posted: Updated: ASSOCIATED PRESS (AP) – Isaias surged towards the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday after strengthening into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, the National Hurricane Center said, prompting mandatory evacuations and school closures in some coastal areas of Florida.
What The Tech: Is Amazon Prime worth the cost?
Posted: BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days are underway, giving Prime members two days of discounts on millions of products. But before signing up just to get the deals, there’s another question worth asking: Is Amazon Prime still worth $139 a year? When Amazon Prime launched, the answer was fairly easy for frequent Amazon shoppers. The membership included fast, free shipping at a time when free shipping was much harder to find.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman sequel pauses production: Report
(NewsNation) — The long-awaited sequel to Robert Pattinson’s “The Batman” has hit another speed bump as production has been temporarily halted, with reports citing personal reasons from the film’s director, Matt Reeves. Deadline first reported the pause, which included a statement from Warner Bros. and DC Studios saying the stoppage centered on the director’s family. “Production on The Batman Part II has been temporarily paused while Matt Reeves focuses on a family matter,” the statement said.
Art exhibit in Andalusia explores history of gloves in fashion
COVINGTON COUNTY, Ala. (WAKA) – An art exhibit in Covington County is exploring the history of a clothing item that isn’t worn nearly as much anymore: gloves. “When The Gloves Came Off” is open at Cotton Street Gallery in Andalusia. The exhibit takes visitors through history from present day back to the 1500’s, when gloves were officially introduced in women’s fashion.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event
(NewsNation) — New Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999, at the company’s September event Wednesday. Apple said the iPhone Duo will start at $1,999 for the 256GB model. Pre-orders begin Oct. 16 ahead of the device’s Oct. 23 release. Apple’s foldable phone had been the subject of months of speculation, with recent leaks from case manufacturers accurately previewing the device’s form factor.
d-Matrix Adopts NVIDIA NVLink Fusion for Rack-Scale XPU Deployment
AI inference chipmaker d-Matrix today announced it will use NVIDIA NVLink Fusion to connect its next-generation Raptor XPUs to NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure platform — joining a growing roster of ecosystem partners. By connecting Raptor to NVIDIA NVLink scale-up and Spectrum-X scale-out networking, the NVIDIA MGX rack architecture and the broader NVIDIA AI platform, NVLink Fusion gives d-Matrix an accelerated, lower-risk path from custom silicon to large-scale deployment.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event
(NewsNation) — New Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999, at the company’s September event Wednesday. Apple said the iPhone Duo will start at $1,999 for the 256GB model. Pre-orders begin Oct. 16 ahead of the device’s Oct. 23 release. Apple’s foldable phone had been the subject of months of speculation, with recent leaks from case manufacturers accurately previewing the device’s form factor.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event
NewsNation ) — New Apple CEO John Ternus unveiled its first foldable iPhone, dubbed the iPhone Duo, which starts at $1,999, at the company's September event Wednesday. Apple said the iPhone Duo will start at $1,999 for the 256GB model. Pre-orders begin Oct. 16 ahead of the device's Oct. 23 release. Apple's foldable phone had been the subject of months of speculation, with recent leaks from case manufacturers accurately previewing the device's form factor.
Apple unveils foldable iPhone Duo at September event
Posted by Justin Walker on September 9, 2026 Tags: Categories: California News The iPhone Duo expands into Apple’s largest iPhone screen while staying pocket-sized FOX40 News
Pay It Forward: Dovie Siaway
Posted: Dovie Siaway draws her inspiration from her mother, who worked with people living housing projects in Macon County. Dovie uses that experience to help others who need a helping hand. Siaway works in the Coaching for Excellence in Employment program. The program is a partnership between the Family Guidance Center and the Department of Human Resources, serving all 67 counties. “We are assisting families with getting off of government assistance,” says Siaway.
‘Social Reckoning’ trailer spotlights leaks behind Meta scrutiny
(NewsNation) — The release of a new preview for the upcoming film "The Social Reckoning" comes on the heels of the announcement of a proposed settlement by Facebook and Instagram's parent company tied to social media’s impact on teens.
Man killed in Alexander City shooting
Posted: Updated: ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – A man is dead after a Monday shooting in Alexander City. Alexander City police say officers responded to the 1200 block of J Street Monday in reference to a person who’d been shot. When officers arrived, they found a man who’d been shot lying in the grass. The victim, who has been identified as Marcus Deshawn Freeman, was taken to Russell Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. So far, no arrests have been made.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ challenged by metal band over fan confusion
[Editor’s Note: The video above is about notable deaths in 2026.] (NewsNation) — Things may not feel too “Golden” for Netflix and others involved in the production of the hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” after a Christian metal band filed a lawsuit alleging that the similar names create confusion and threaten to eclipse its brand, according to multiple media reports. The band “Demon Hunter,” which formed in Seattle 25 years ago, is planning a domestic tour in the latter part of 2026.
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ challenged by metal band over fan confusion
(NewsNation) — Things may not feel too “Golden” for Netflix and others involved in the production of the hit animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” after a Christian metal band filed a lawsuit alleging that the similar names create confusion and threaten to eclipse its brand, according to multiple media reports. The band “Demon Hunter,” which formed in Seattle 25 years ago, is planning a domestic tour in the latter part of 2026.
Yankees president says Protect College Sports Act would curb chaos
NewsNation ) — Randy Levine, president of the New York Yankees and vice chair of a presidential committee tasked with creating a national framework for college athletics, joined “The Hill on NewsNation” and characterized the current state of college athletics as “complete chaos.” "It cannot be sustainable,” Levine said.
Pay It Forward: Alexandra Fermin of Tallassee
Posted: Our Pay It Forward honoree this week is Alexandra Fermin of Tallassee. Fermin goes above and beyond her normal duties as a bus driver to make sure her kids are loved and cared for. She been a bus driver for about ten years. But what sets this route apart is that it’s full of children with special needs. “They love me, I love them, I love my route. I love my job, I love my coworkers. This is the first job I have had where I am totally satisfied,” says Fermin.
Eiglarsh questions Clancy trial jurors' ability to ignore graphic evidence
NewsNation ) — NewsNation's Chris Cuomo and attorney Mark Eiglarsh discuss the judge in the Lindsay Clancy trial's instruction to jurors to avoid emotional reactions to disturbing evidence, with Eiglarsh arguing such instructions have limited practical effect, calling the direction “as useless as the G in ‘lasagna.'” Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Media ethics debate: Carville, Hughes say networks erred skipping speech
Follow Media ethics debate: Carville, Hughes say networks erred skipping speech Sat, July 18, 2026 at 1:32 AM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NewsNation) — The decision by several major networks not to air Thursday's primetime address by President Donald Trump sparked a debate Friday on NewsNation's "CUOMO," leading to a moment of agreement between political opposites.
Trump to speak at World Cup event ahead of final weekend
1 hour ago Days after Gabriel Hurtado-Cariaco was arrested by federal officers in Nebraska last summer, government officials branded the Venezuelan delivery driver with incendiary labels: “a criminal illegal alien,” “a known Tren de Aragua terrorist” and even alleged he slammed one agent’s head into the …
Explosive diarhea illness possibly linked to supplier: Report
Follow Explosive diarhea illness possibly linked to supplier: Report Thu, July 16, 2026 at 11:08 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Explosive diarhea illness possibly linked to supplier: Report (NewsNation) — Investigators have identified a leading suspected source of a foodborne parasite that has caused thousands of confirmed cases and led to the hospitalization of more than 100 people, according to a report.
What The Tech App of the Day: Long Shout
Posted: BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter Every now and then I come across an app that’s surprisingly useful, even though it’s incredibly simple. Long Shout is one of those apps. Imagine you’re at a concert, a ballgame, or a festival. It’s so loud that yelling at your friends is pointless, and they may never notice a text message. Instead, you type what you want to say into Long Shout.
What The Tech App of the Day: WaterLlama
Posted: BY JAMEY TUCKER, Consumer Tech Reporter We track almost everything now. Steps. Sleep. Calories. Screen time. Packages. Even how many minutes we spend scrolling through apps we only opened to “check one thing.” But most of us still have no idea how much water we drink in a day. That’s where Waterllama comes in. Waterllama is a hydration tracking app for iPhone and Apple Watch that reminds you to drink water throughout the day.
MPD: Fireworks are illegal within city limits
Posted: MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA Action 8) – Celebrations are ramping up throughout the state and country, as communities prepare for America’s 250th birthday. Family-friendly events are taking place and hundreds of people are expected to come out for live music, games, and a whole lot of fireworks throughout the River Region. That’s why the Montgomery Police Department is reminding residents that it is illegal to shoot fireworks within city limits.
EMT at Knicks parade says ‘I credit us,’ after life-saving Narcan intervention
by: Justin Walker Posted: Jun 22, 2026 / 06:03 PM CDT Updated: Jun 22, 2026 / 06:03 PM CDT (NewsNation) — The EMT at the center of a viral rescue at the New York Knicks championship victory parade told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo it isn’t just about her. Simone Kelly, a 24-year-old volunteer emergency medical technician, said the incident is proof that “anyone can learn” how to step in during an emergency.
EMT at Knicks parade says ‘I credit us,’ after life-saving Narcan intervention
(NewsNation) — The EMT at the center of a viral rescue at the New York Knicks championship victory parade told NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo it isn’t just about her. Simone Kelly, a 24-year-old volunteer emergency medical technician, said the incident is proof that “anyone can learn” how to step in during an emergency.
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