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Apollo hunts for Japanese life insurer to boost growth

US asset manager may face regulatory hurdles amid preference for domestic players

GM thinks EVs can help offset AI’s energy suck with vehicle-to-grid tech

At an event in San Francisco today, General Motors made a series of announcements around EV batteries, energy storage, and grid resiliency in the face of growing electricity…

Sun Valley 2026: David Ellison, Bari Weiss, Disney’s Josh D’Amaro, Jeff Bezos and More Make the List (EXCLUSIVE)

No room this summer on David Geffen’s mega-yacht, Rising Sun? Oligarchs and moguls needn’t worry, there’s always July in Sun Valley – Allen & Co.’s annual leadership retreat…

Taiwan’s opposition leader tells US and China not to use her country as ‘pawn’

KMT chair calls for more dialogue between Taipei and Beijing in FT interview ahead of her visit to Washington

World Cup Power Rankings: Who are the front-runners with 48 hours to go?

With just 48 hours until the 2026 World Cup begins, our reporters ranked the top 15 contenders for this summer's top prize as they see it. Did your national team make the cut?

Sony Pictures TV Promotes Devon Hammonds To Head Of Nonfiction Following Eli Holzman & Aaron Saidman Exits

EXCLUSIVE: Devon Hammonds is taking a step up after Sony Pictures Television restructured one of its unscripted divisions. The studio promoted Hammonds to Head of Nonfiction. This…

Tech stocks dive as Friday’s incoming SpaceX IPO creates ‘bad psychology’

Technology stocks tumbled on Tuesday, extending a swoon that began in early June, as investors anxiously await the historic SpaceX IPO later this week and retreat from hot parts…

A powerful inflation storm is brewing — and your portfolio isn’t ready

Looming El Niño shock threatens to drive up global commodity prices. These investments can help protect your purchasing power.

Adobe needs a new CEO to make bold AI moves, and its choice could be revealed on Thursday

Given all the doubts around Adobe, it’s perhaps surprising that the company will likely go with an internal candidate to replace outgoing CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Williams rolls back the years on return at Queen's

Serena Williams rolls back the years at Queen's with a winning performance on her comeback to tennis after 1,375 days away from the sport.

Stephen A. Smith Taunts Trump Over Low IQ Diss, Knicks Loss & Falling Asleep At Game: “I’d Put My IQ Up Against Yours Any Day Of The Week”

The latest dust-up between Stephen A. Smith and Donald Trump has escalated beyond if the ESPN host believes the former Apprentice host is to blame for the New York Knicks losing…

Pope Leo meets Trump foe Bad Bunny

Puerto Rican rapper has become a symbol of cultural resistance to US president

Sales of million-dollar homes suggest inflation is spurring the wealthy to buy now

Inflation is pulling rich buyers and struggling renters in different directions in housing market.

William Hasley, Screenwriter Who Co-Wrote Book With Caitlyn Jenner, Dies on Hollywood Hiking Trail

William Hasley, a writer who worked on TV series including “The Smurfs” and co-wrote an inspirational book with Caitlyn Jenner, has been identified as the hiker who…

Novo and Lilly are competing to win the GLP-1 pill market as they prepare for Medicare coverage

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly bring their longtime rivalry to GLP-1 pills and prepare to make their pitch to seniors with Medicare.

Paramount Hires Former Biden White House Official Shuwanza Goff as Lead Democratic U.S. Government Affairs Exec

Former Biden administration official Shuwanza Goff is joining Paramount Skydance as VP of U.S. government affairs, coming amid Paramount’s massive pending merger with Warner…

What will the fallout be from the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Recent clashes between protesters and police killed at least 11 people.

‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Thrills Netflix With 17 Million Views in 5 Days

Netflix’s “Michael Jackson: The Verdict,” a docuseries that revisits the King of Pop’s 2005 trial, debuted at the top of the TV charts with 17.8 million…

As SpaceX IPO anticipation heats up, what 2026’s biggest IPOs say about investor demand

Investors are paying close attention to huge IPOs expected this year, with questions about how they may perform amid enthusiasm for AI.

Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public

Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.

NASA announces astronauts for Artemis III spaceflight, scheduled for 2027

Questions linger over whether the explosion of the Blue Origin New Glenn rocket will affect the Artemis III mission.

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

With referee Omar Artan denied entry to the United States and worries over staff and supporters being turned back, what does this tell us about the World Cup?

Mexico prepares for World Cup opening match amid protests

Final preparations are underway for the opening of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.

Fifa working to resolve revoked Iran tickets

Fifa has said it is working to "maximise opportunities for Iranian supporters to attend matches" after the country's World Cup group-stage ticket allocation was revoked just days…

Trump vows to ‘respond’ after Iran ‘shot down’ a US helicopter

American president said Tehran downed Apache aircraft over Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire

CISA gives US federal agencies three days to fix a VPN bug under attack by a ransomware gang

Check Point said hackers broke into dozens of organizations by exploiting a VPN bug in several of its products used across the government.

After Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenians vote for peace over nationalism

Nikol Pashinyan's victory suggests Russia's influence in the country is waning.

Anthropic releases its first Mythos-class model Claude Fable

Anthropic just announced Claude Fable 5, a new AI model it said is the most powerful model it has ever made widely available. According to the company, Fable 5 "shows exceptional…

SwitchBot’s E Ink Weather Station is already 20 percent off

We’re only a few days since the SwitchBot Smart E Ink Weather Station launched, and you can already save $25 on the smart home gadget. Visit Amazon and clip the on-page coupon to…

Rivian is betting on its R2 EV to turn the automaker into a household name like Tesla

The R2 SUV is meant to transform Rivian from a niche EV manufacturer that sells luxury vehicles into a more mainstream brand like U.S. EV leader Tesla.

Teyana Taylor Named Icon of the Year for the 2026 BET Awards

Golden Globe winner and Grammy nominee Teyana Taylor will be saluted as Icon of the Year at the 2026 BET Awards. Taylor will receive the special prize during the BET Awards…

Washington is quietly changing the rules for this vital American industry — and the timing couldn’t be worse

Congress and the White House are moving to micromanage railroads — putting a main artery of the U.S. economy at risk.

The World Cup could deliver Fox a ratings bonanza: ‘There will be all sorts of viewership records’

Viewership for previous World Cup finals was only a little higher than for a strong Monday Night Football game, but with matches on U.S. soil, media executives are hopeful this…

Nasdaq sinks 3% as tech sell-off reignites

Heavy losses for AI-linked stocks overshadow gains across rest of market

Kenya’s police crack down on protest against US Ebola centre in Nanyuki

Protesters clash with police in Kenya as they march against a US-run Ebola quarantine centre near the town of Nanyuki.

Apple is embracing the fantasy of AI photo editing

Apple used to question whether generative AI-powered editing features were worth the risk of distorting our perceptions of the world. Now it seems Apple no longer believes that…

Paramount Accuses Netflix Of “Scorched Earth Campaign” To Derail WBD Deal, Streamer Calls That “Absurd”

Paramount has slammed rival Netflix in a letter to the Department of Justice for campaiging against the Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid regulatory review of the deal the David…

Apple’s AI could usher in a historic upgrade cycle that investors are overlooking

Apple’s new AI features are on track to be monetized faster than expected, thanks to increased hardware requirements and new “killer apps.”

Nigeria plays Portugal in international World Cup friendly: All to know

All the news on the teams, lineups and start time as Portugal complete their World Cup preparations against Nigeria.

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Steven Spielberg Wraps New Close Encounters Into A Masterful 70’s-Style Thriller That Demands Complex Answers To Otherworldly Mysteries

On its surface Steven Spielberg’s masterfully crafted new film, Disclosure Day might be classified most easily as a 70’s style thriller in the vein of Three Days Of…

Dani Gibson to captain Sunrisers Leeds in Women's Hundred

England allrounder was most-expensive signing at £190,000 in Hundred auction

This proposed federal budget cut could eliminate job training for 42,000 vulnerable seniors

A job-training program for low-income older adults is set to lose funding under President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for 2027 — just as more stringent work requirements for…

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

Apple’s AI promises are finally, almost, sort of here

Apple kicked off its annual developer conference with bold promises about AI. The company, CEO Tim Cook said, would be "introducing new technologies and innovations that push the…

JPMorgan Chase plans to deploy more powerful AI agents this year

JPMorgan Chase's move suggests long-running AI agents are close to clearing the security and governance hurdles that have slowed adoption inside big companies.

Modi is using a cannon to kill a cockroach

A student parody account has rattled India’s most powerful man and exposed just how thin his skin has become.

I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan

Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right…

Trump says in ‘final throes’ of peace deal but Israel kills 17 in Lebanon

The US president warned Netanyahu he would be on his own if attacks continue after Israel and Iran paused fighting.

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz

An uncrewed vessel picked up two crew members of an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday, US officials tells CBS News.