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US kills leader of Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang in air strike

Trump administration said it killed Héctor Guerrero in co-ordination with the government of Delcy Rodríguez

Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department

The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.

Topuria shoves Gaethje in front of Lincoln Memorial before UFC Freedom

Ilia Topuria shoves Justin Gaethje in front of the Lincoln Memorial in the final news conference before the UFC's unprecedented show at the White House on Sunday.

USA hit Paraguay for four in dream start to their World Cup campaign

USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles as each of the three World Cup cohosts have now staged a game in 2026 edition.

Anthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI

Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of…

Balogun scores stunner as USA run riot

Folarin Balogun scores his second and USA's third goal before half-time in their opening game of the 2026 World Cup against Paraguay.

Anthropic Says It’s Taking Claude Fable 5 Offline to Comply With US Government Order

“The government believes it has become aware of a method of bypassing, or ‘jailbreaking’ Fable 5,” the company said in a blog post.

Anthropic suspends latest AI models after US blocks access to foreigners

Trump administration directs company to limit access to foreign nationals on national security grounds

Valve just imported 13 tons of VR headsets in one day

On June 10th, the German container ship Posen docked in Los Angeles after a two-week voyage from Shanghai. As Valve watcher Brad Lynch notes, it was almost certainly carrying the…

Leader of Venezuelan gang killed in US strike, Trump says

President Donald Trump has said a "swift and lethal kinetic" US military strike has killed "the infamous leader" of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua street gang.

David Hockney depicted a 'peaceful, gay paradise' when homosexuality was a crime

The painter broke social taboos by celebrating same-sex relationships in his art.

Niagara Falls: Is there a better spot to watch a World Cup game?

Football fans gathered at a FIFA World Cup watch party at Niagara Falls for the Canadian and USA teams' opening matches.

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

All three leaders of the North America host nations have missed the tournament opening matches.

Longtime ABC7 New York Anchor Bill Ritter Steps Down, Reveals Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Bill Ritter, an anchor for WABC-TV New York’s ABC7 Eyewitness News since 1999, announced Friday during his staple 6 p.m. newscast that he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…

Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada, will miss Ghana’s World Cup opener

Partey's visa was denied due to the multiple charges of rape he faces in the United Kingdom.

Iran war live: US, Iran signal deal within reach; Israel bombs Lebanon

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

Iran war live: US, Tehran signal peace deal within reach but not signed yet

Four activists from Palestine Action jailed by a British court over protest raid on Israeli arms firm in UK.

DGA Deal Lands Health Plan Gains, Streaming Residual Hikes and Responds to TV Slump by Limiting Actors and Others From Taking Director Jobs

The Directors Guild of America has secured a provision in its new contract that limits actors and others who work on TV series from directing episodes, as it seeks to preserve…

'Mummy hundred' gives Wyatt-Hodge her deserved day in the sun

Danni Wyatt-Hodge gives England's T20 World Cup campaign lift-off with a 'mummy hundred', writes Matthew Henry.

WABC-TV’s Bill Ritter Departs ‘Eyewitness News’ Anchor Job After Being Diagnosed With Early Stage Alzheimer’s

Longtime WABC-TV/ABC7 news anchor Bill Ritter is stepping down from the “Eyewitness News” chair after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s. Ritter…

'What a moment' - Wyatt-Hodge gives England perfect start

Watch the best shots as Danni Wyatt-Hodge hits an unbeaten 105 to guide England to an 85-run win against Sri Lanka, and give the hosts the perfect start to the ICC Women's T20…

Gene Shalit Dies: Longtime ‘Today’ Show Movie Critic Was 100

Gene Shalit, the longtime film critic for Today, known for his quirky puns and signature walrus mustache, has died. He was 100. His family tells NBC News in a statement that…

Gene Shalit, Longtime ‘Today Show’ Film Critic, Dies at 100

Gene Shalit, the bushy-haired mustachioed television personality who reviewed books and movies on “The Today Show” for 40 years, died Friday. His family told NBC News…

Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it

A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt.

This hidden investing flaw is costing you money. Talking to political opponents fixes it.

The stock market doesn’t care about your politics. Insisting on a portfolio that’s red or blue can forfeit a lot of green.

Paramount-WBD merger wins approval from DOJ

The DOJ approval is an important milestone for the roughly $110 billion deal, though it could still face legal challenges from state attorneys general.

‘This is not a flash in the pan’: Why value stocks are beating growth by such a wide margin

Value stocks are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.

Veteran PR Executive Adam Keen Launches Agenda Collective

Amazon MGM Studios and Warner Bros. veteran Adam Keen has founded Agenda Collective, a new full-service entertainment PR firm, designed to support across film, TV, corporate and…

The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland

BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut

Musk is now worth $1.11tn according to the Bloomberg rich list, while SpaceX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange with a value of $2.2tn.

How Elon Musk nailed the SpaceX IPO: ‘I’m not sure that this could have gone much better’

There were a lot of ways that SpaceX’s initial public offering could have gone wrong. Instead, the company bucked Wall Street norms, pulled off the biggest IPO ever and raised $75…

Justice Department Explains Why It Cleared Paramount-Warner Bros Deal: “Not Likely To Result In Harm To Competition Or American Consumers”

The Justice Department said Friday that it concluded that Paramount’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery was “not likely to result in harm to competition or…

Paramount’s $111bn takeover of Warner Bros wins US antitrust approval

Deal is critical to David Ellison’s ambition to create new media empire

FIFA World Cup prize money: What each USMNT player stands to earn

Thanks to a landmark 2022 agreement, U.S. women’s soccer players will get part of the World Cup prize pool, too. Here’s how it works.

David Ellison’s $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Greenlit by Justice Dept

A coalition of state attorneys general led by California is preparing a lawsuit to challenge the merger.

Mother sues OpenAI in US after daughter’s death linked to ChatGPT use

The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of failing to intervene despite warning signs in daughter's ChatGPT conversations.

Judge keeps order in place to remove Trump’s name from Kennedy Center

The US president has sought to reshape the capital city's image and institutions through series of plans and projects.

SpaceX’s surge on debut makes Musk world’s first trillionaire

Rocket and AI group’s shares jumped by nearly a fifth after raising $75bn in record initial public offering

UAE to unlock frozen Iranian funds amid US ceasefire push: Sources

Reuters reports UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, but Abu Dhabi swiftly issued a categorical denial.

Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX begins trading on the Nasdaq

Elon Musk's stake in SpaceX is worth more than $766 billion. Combined with his Tesla holdings, Musk's net worth as of Friday is roughly $1.05 trillion.

Best shots as Boulter stuns Rybakina

Watch the best shots as Britain's Katie Boulter stuns top seed Elena Rybakina to book her Queen's semi-final spot.

'One of the catches of the tournament!' - Wyatt-Hodge's moment to remember

After scoring an unbeaten century, Danni Wyatt-Hodge takes a stunning catch in the field as Sri Lanka fall to 22-2 against England, chasing 220 to win in the opening match of the…

Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to scam ‘hundreds of thousands of victims’ sued by Google

The tech giant said a group called "Outsider Enterprise" used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks.

How to decide whether a major splurge — like spending thousands on Knicks or World Cup tickets — is worth it

Ask yourself these questions when considering an extravagant purchase.

‘I feel like he may be taking advantage of us’: Our adviser pushes annuities after we already said no. Do we fire him?

“I feel like he may be taking advantage of us.”

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.

Pope warns people smugglers they face God’s wrath

Migration has been a central theme throughout Pope Leo's weeklong tour of Spain.

Is it too late to buy SpaceX’s stock? Here’s how Tesla’s did after one day — and five years.

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SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know

TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who…

SpaceX millionaires are set to spend big on luxury homes, watches and private jet travel

SpaceX employees have to wait to sell their shares, but many are already planning how to spend their windfalls.