Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, dies at 97 Jim Whittaker is interviewed for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the First American Ascent of Mount Everest in Berkeley, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013. Jeff...

Publisher pulls horror novel ‘Shy Girl’ over AI concerns Hachette Book Group said it will not be publishing a novel called “Shy Girl” over concerns that artificial intelligence was used to generate the text. The novel was scheduled to be published in the United States this spring. Hachette said it will also discontinue the book in the United Kingdom, where it’s already available. ...

Persian Gulf nations weigh their options as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Persian Gulf nations weigh their options as Iran launches retaliatory strikes Audio will be available later today. As Iran launches retaliatory strikes on U.S. military assets in the Middle East, how do Gulf nations respond? Leila Fadel speaks with...

Premier League Soccer 2026: Stream Brighton vs. Arsenal Live Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission. Reviews ethics statement The Gunners look to keep their title charge afloat as they travel to the south coast to face the Seagulls....

Volkswagen becomes Rivian’s top shareholder, displacing Amazon Volkswagen has pushed Amazon out of the top spot to become Rivian’s largest shareholder, new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show. VW Group’s increasing equity stake in Rivian, which has grown from 8.6% to 15.9% in less than two years, is tied to a joint venture with the EV startup. The Rivian and...