Live updates: US says blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’ as Trump hints at further peace talks - CNN
Iran’s military has threatened shipping in the Red Sea if the US continues its blockade of Iranian ports, as President Donald Trump suggests talks could resume this week in Pakistan. Follow for live news updates.
Allbirds is turning into an AI compute provider, because of course it is - Financial Times
Flipping the ‘Bird
LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for tripping Bam Adebayo, Heat coach says - NBC News
Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said LaMelo Ball should have been ejected for tripping Bam Adebayo, leading to a lower back injury that knocked the Heat's star center out of Tuesday night's 127-126 play-in tournament loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
How Eric Swalwell rose to the top of Democratic politics as rumors followed him - The Washington Post
Allies like Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Ruben Gallego say they knew nothing about the misconduct allegations, with Gallego saying the congressman led a “double life.”
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow futures hit pause near records amid hopes for US-Iran talks - Yahoo Finance
‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Recovering After Being Hospitalized for Suspected Overdose: ‘Just Got Home. That Was Brutal’ - Variety
'Looskmaxxing' influencer Clavicular claims he was
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own - CNBC
Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.
Capitol agenda: Cory Mills under fire but not going anywhere - Politico
The House Ethics Committee’s slow and secretive process is allowing members of both parties to justify waiting to take unprecedented steps to oust one of their colleagues.
Sudan enters a fourth year of war as officials lament an ‘abandoned crisis’ - AP News
Sudan is entering a fourth year of war marked by famine and massacres in what the United Nations calls an “abandoned crisis.” The conflict between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has displaced 13 million people. At least 59,000 people h…
BofA Stock Traders Notch Record Fueled by Momentum in Markets - Bloomberg.com
Bank of America Corp.’s traders pulled in the business’s highest quarterly revenue in more than a decade, riding a wave of volatility that pushed the firm’s stock-trading desk to an all-time record.
Rubio launches direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon - Axios
Trump pushed Netanyahu to de-escalate, paving the way for Tuesday's talks.
Mike Vrabel emerges unscathed, for now, after resignation of Dianna Russini - NBC Sports
One week ago, no one knew what would happen regarding the photos published by the New York Post of Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and The Athletic reporter Dianna Russini.
Tax season was supposed to bring big refunds. So far they're less than expected - NPR
The average refund so far is $350 more than last year at this time, despite projections that it would be closer to $1,000 due to Republican-led tax changes as part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The Trump phone has a new look — but it's still not clear when it will be released - Business Insider
There's no information on the website about when the phone will be released, and its "Made in the USA" claims have been further watered down.
Tom Cruise Is Truly Unrecognizable as He Leaves 'Mission: Impossible' Behind in New 'Digger' Trailer - MovieWeb
The Hollywood icon took to the stage alongside director Alejandro G. Iñárritu to introduce the upcoming black comedy.
Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban - AP News
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille. French authorities had planned to ban the concert by Ye due to a history of antisemitic remarks. Ye announced the decision on social media, expressing a desire to make amend…
Iraq-Bound Tanker Sails Into Gulf After Second Attempt at Hormuz - Bloomberg.com
Iraq-bound supertanker Agios Fanourios I has sailed into the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on its second attempt, making it the first crude carrier to head west since a US blockade on Iran’s ports came into force.
West Coast SpaceX Falcon 9 mission launches 25 Starlink satellites - Spaceflight Now
Sony Xperia 1 VIII: Launch details of Sony's new flagship phone surface in the wild - Notebookcheck
A new leak has now revealed some more information on what to expect from Sony's upcoming flagship smartphone. The Xperia 1 VIII will succeed last year's Xperia VII and could be scheduled to debut on the global market shortly.