G7 leaders meeting in Japan are working on a new framework for Ukraine ceasefire negotiations, focusing on territorial compromises and security guarantees. Diplomats say the proposal aims to freeze frontline positions and create a demilitarized zone monitored by international observers.
Daily8News World Desk
The House Oversight Committee has opened a bipartisan investigation into how federal agencies buy and deploy artificial intelligence systems. The probe targets contracts worth over $4 billion, focusing on bias risks, vendor transparency, and compliance with the 2023 Executive Order on AI.
Daily8News Politics Desk
Brent crude oil fell below $70 per barrel for the first time in four months after OPEC+ sources signaled the cartel will raise output by 400,000 barrels per day starting July. The move aims to cool prices ahead of summer demand and counter US pressure to lower fuel costs before midterm elections.
Daily8News Business Desk
OpenAI released GPT-5 on Wednesday, adding real-time video processing and reasoning to its flagship model. The upgrade allows the AI to analyze live camera feeds, recognize objects and actions, and respond to visual changes in under 200 milliseconds. The release sets a new benchmark in multimodal AI performance.
Daily8News Tech Desk
NASA announced Wednesday that the Mars Sample Return mission has passed its System Requirements Review, clearing the way for full-scale development. The $5.3 billion project aims to bring rock and soil samples collected by the Perseverance rover back to Earth by 2033.
Daily8News Science Desk
The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in the 2026 NBA Finals after both teams closed out their conference championships Tuesday night. Boston swept the New York Knicks 4-0 in the East, while Oklahoma City defeated Denver 4-2 in the West. Game 1 tips off Thursday in Boston.
Daily8News Sports Desk
The FDA approved neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for severe allergic reactions including anaphylaxis, on Wednesday. Developed by ARS Pharmaceuticals, the needle-free treatment delivers a single 2mg dose of epinephrine via nasal mist and is expected to improve access for patients afraid of injections.
Daily8News Health Desk
The International Energy Agency projects global renewable energy capacity will surpass 10,000 gigawatts by 2030, tripling from 2023 levels. Solar and wind account for 95% of new additions. The report says the pace is still short of what is needed to meet Paris Agreement targets but marks a major acceleration.
Daily8News Environment Desk