Microsoft AI CEO warns against building AI with consciousness or rights assumptions

UK court rejects son's claim over family farm promises and wills

16-year-old Vedant Thakker builds free app to flag wildfire risk for Californians

Vedant Thakker, a 16-year-old, has developed a free application called Red Flag Check. The tool assesses wildfire danger using data from the National Weather Service. It sorts residential locations under red flag warnings into four distinct risk levels. The app is intended to give local residents clearer information about their exposure. It is designed with older adults in mind, who may be more vulnerable during wildfires.

Former Manhattan Firehouse Sells as Luxury Townhouse for $19 Million

A historic fire station in Manhattan has been converted into a luxury townhouse and sold for $19 million. The building served its neighborhood as a firehouse for more than a century before it was decommissioned. Extensive renovations were carried out on the property, which features an underground jazz club among its distinctive attributes. The townhouse keeps reminders of its industrial origins while adding contemporary living areas.

Restored 1852 Brooklyn Heights mansion listed at $14.99M, carriage house sold separately

A historic mansion in Brooklyn Heights, built in 1852, is now on the market for $14.99 million. Its adjacent carriage house is available for separate purchase at $6 million. The property underwent a decade-long renovation that aimed to keep its original character while adding modern luxury features. Buyers could use the estate as a family residence or as a space for work.