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USAWar Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.
USAOrder Shielding Trump Family From I.R.S. Audits Will Remain, Blanche Says
The acting attorney general said the administration was preserving a broad order protecting the president and his family from audits of already filed returns, despite dropping a $1.8 billion payout fund.
WorldU.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Iran’s Biggest Crypto Exchange
The action against Nobitex and several of its executives accused it of helping the government evade sanctions and finance militants.
Tech NewsCyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
USACalifornia House Primaries Offer Clues in Battle for Control of Congress
Proposition 50 has created a handful of key races where Democrats will choose candidates to pit against vulnerable Republican incumbents. Generational challenges have infused other contests.
SportFalcons, star WR London reach $141M extension
The Falcons and star wide receiver Drake London have agreed to terms on a four-year, $141 million contract extension, his agent, Andrew Kessler, told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
USAGraham Platner Meets With Senate Democrats Amid Texting Scandal
Mr. Platner, the likely Democratic nominee for Senate in Maine, met in Washington with several senators. Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, dodged questions about his confidence in Mr. Platner.
USAPushing Treatment, Trump Administration Limits Housing Aid for Homeless
Congress and a court blocked a previous effort to revamp homeless programs. Even a scaled-back version marks the sharpest change in homelessness policy in a generation.
USAHow a Republican Switcheroo Stifled Competition to Succeed Steve Daines in Montana
Senator Steve Daines withdrew his candidacy for re-election moments before the filing deadline, and then endorsed Kurt Alme in what appeared to be a coordinated swap to preclude competition.
World‘La La Land’ Orchestral Performance Saved by Keyboardist in the Audience
After a musician fell ill during a live performance of the score from “La La Land,” the composer Justin Hurwitz asked for a sight reader. A 21-year-old student stepped up.
USATom Steyer: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
He is a billionaire who appeals to many progressive groups in California.
Tech NewsNew Microsoft tool lets devs spin up AI behavior tests using text descriptions
Microsoft on Tuesday took the wraps off Adaptive Spec-driven Scoring for Evaluation and Regression Testing, an open source framework for spinning up AI evaluations.
WorldBattling a Deadly Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo
At the heart of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health care workers are racing to open new treatment centers and ramp up testing. But after years of war, the deadly virus is just one of many challenges they’re facing.
Tech NewsSquishmallows, dentures, and an ‘I Heart Hot Dads’ bag: Uber has found thousands of items left in robotaxis
Even in a future of robot taxis, someone still has to return the things passengers leave behind.
WorldTrump Again Refers to Canada as the ’51st State’ Hours Before Trade Talks
The Canadian trade minister met with the U.S. Trade Representative on Tuesday.
Tech NewsA startup, Everand, is now bundling e-books, audiobooks, and book clubs in challenge to Amazon
A new reading subscription from Everand offers access to both e-books and audiobooks, and Fable's book club community.
Tech NewsCyberdecks are having a moment, rejecting big tech surveillance with style and substance
Over the last few months, these DIY hardware communities have exploded in popularity as people on social media show off their solar-powered game emulators, pocket-sized ereaders, and clamshell purse computers.
WorldProtests Grow in Albania Over Kushner-Linked Project
Plans for luxury resorts on the Adriatic Sea have long worried environmentalists. The developments are now a flashpoint for broader frustrations with the government.
SportEagles LT after Brown trade: 'Thank God it's over'...
There was a mixed reaction to receiver A.J. Brown's departure by his former Eagles teammates Tuesday, ranging from a sense of loss to relief that the saga is now in the rearview mirror.
WorldIran War Live Updates: Lebanon Peace Talks Resume as Israel Keeps Up Strikes
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel vowed to continue Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah, even as Lebanese and Israeli officials met in Washington.
Tech NewsMicrosoft offers devs a better way to control AI agent behavior
The specification lets developer, compliance, and security teams define their own policies for agents to follow in portable policy files.
SportSources: Steelers' Herbig gets 4-year, $100M deal
After sitting out individual drills during the Steelers' mandatory minicamp Tuesday, linebacker Nick Herbig agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension, including $42 million guaranteed, sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Tech NewsMartin Scorsese becomes the latest — and most unlikely — Hollywood voice for AI
The caveat is that one of the world's most famous living directors is using the tech solely for storyboarding.
SportPop culture: Spurs lean on legends as Finals near
Gregg Popovich remains a trusted resource for the Spurs as they prepare for their first Finals without the legendary coach on the sideline.
Tech NewsUber caps employee AI spending after blowing through budget in 4 months
Uber's cutback has occurred after the company had reportedly encouraged staff to use AI as much as possible.
Tech NewsGoogle rolls out fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams
As people increasingly refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are shifting their tactics by spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to sound like authority figures, family members, or employers.
USAPolls of California Governor’s Race Show a Clear Top 3
Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton have consistently led the field in California’s nonpartisan primary, where the top two finishers advance.
SportSources: QB Wilson set to leave NFL for CBS job
Quarterback Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to become a CBS Sports analyst, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.
WorldTrump Stands to Gain a Key Ally in Colombia’s Upcoming Election
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers.
USAHegseth Strikes Female and Black Navy Officers From Promotion List
The defense secretary’s decision to block the officers’ promotions appears driven by his anti-woke stance rather than based on merit.