Moderate | The Public Planet

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win - Reuters

World Cup bus set alight as chaotic celebrations erupt in Manhattan after Knicks win  Reuters

Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti

James Boyard's abduction is the highest-ranking abduction in the violence-wracked country in recent years, according to reports.

Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman - Reuters

Indian sailor dies from medical complications aboard tanker in Oman  Reuters

Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing

The US president's comments come as Iran says an exact date has not been decided.

Trump says Iran deal ‘scheduled to be signed’ Sunday, trashes Obama-era pact

President Trump confirmed plans to sign a new framework for a peace deal with Iran on Sunday. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow,” Trump wrote Saturday afternoon on Truth Social, adding, “Our relationship with Iran is a much different and better one than previous Administrations have had.” “Hopefully, this process will all work…

Trump says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday - Reuters

Trump says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday  Reuters

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister - Reuters

Romanian president nominates new candidate for prime minister  Reuters

New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

The Knicks clinched the title against the San Antonio Spurs, 94-90, in the fifth game of the best-of-seven series.

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says - Reuters

Iran says limited cyberattack disrupts services at four banks, state media says  Reuters

US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in air strike, Trump says

Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.

'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San Antonio

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel - Reuters

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel  Reuters

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage - Reuters

Australia win 2-0 to spoil Turkey's return to World Cup stage  Reuters

Switzerland votes on plan to cap population at 10 million

The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.

Why the US economy keeps defying the odds

Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs - Reuters

Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs  Reuters

Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran questions timing - Reuters

Trump says deal to end war will be signed on Sunday, Iran questions timing  Reuters

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence - Reuters

Taiwan launches website for Chinese nationals to report intelligence  Reuters

Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought - Reuters

Knicks defeat Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought  Reuters

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti - Reuters

Scotland hang on for first World Cup win since 1990 with 1-0 victory over Haiti  Reuters

Bowser reinstates limited youth curfew in DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) reinstated a curfew for minors on Friday, extending restrictions aimed at deterring underage crime and disorderly conduct in Washington neighborhoods for another two weeks. “Effective tonight, all youth under 18 are subject to an 11PM curfew—and designated zones will be subject to an 8PM curfew as determined by the Chief of Police,”…

Karen Bass’s brother joins lawsuit against Los Angeles over Palisades fire

The brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has joined a lawsuit blaming the city and others for the devastation caused by the deadly 2025 Palisades fire, according to multiple reports. Kenneth Bass and his wife, Cindy, sued the city last month in L.A. Superior Court, claiming in a complaint reviewed by L.A. Material…

US, Iran inch closer to deal, Trump says Sunday but timing remains unclear - Reuters

US, Iran inch closer to deal, Trump says Sunday but timing remains unclear  Reuters

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says - Reuters

Japan to send delegation to Greenland to evaluate rare earth extraction, Nikkei says  Reuters

Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat - Reuters

Curacao have nothing to lose on World Cup debut, says Advocaat  Reuters

Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son's death

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.

Oversight Democrat hails Trump name removal from Kennedy Center: ‘Really important moment for this country’

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, hailed the removal of President Trump’s name from the renowned Kennedy Center on Saturday as a symbolic win for “democracy and the rule of law.” “It’s [The Kennedy Center] a tribute to one of our greatest presidents, and the fact that Donald Trump…

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash - Reuters

Morocco expose Brazil flaws but settle for draw in World Cup heavyweight clash  Reuters

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 - Reuters

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710  Reuters

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million - Reuters

Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million  Reuters

US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent, US officials say - Reuters

US, India to tackle trade at G7 but deal not imminent, US officials say  Reuters

As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?

As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.

Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine

The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia's war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief.

Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess's son Høiby

Marius Borg Høiby will appear via video link, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape.

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters

Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw   Reuters

Trump taps James McDonald as US Attorney for Manhattan, replacing DNI pick Clayton

President Trump said on Saturday that he plans to tap James McDonald to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, replacing Jay Clayton, who was nominated as director of national intelligence earlier this week. Trump made the announcement in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, ending speculation about who could…

Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener - Reuters

Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener  Reuters

Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US crackdown, source says - Reuters

Amazon voiced concerns about Anthropic AI models before US crackdown, source says  Reuters

Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online

A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.

Sunday shows preview: Will US, Iran finalize peace deal amid reported optimism?

The U.S. and Iran moved closer this week to reaching an agreement aimed at ending the conflict, easing nuclear tensions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it remains to be seen whether the claim of a deal President Trump has made repeatedly over the past three months will finally come to fruition.   Trump told…

UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships - Reuters

UK, Japan set to agree $24 billion investment, tech partnerships  Reuters

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly - Reuters

North Korea says 'denuclearisation' is a matter terminated irreversibly  Reuters

Trump creates tricky terrain for Hilton in California governor’s race

President Trump’s voter fraud accusations in California are already highlighting the tricky terrain facing gubernatorial nominee Steve Hilton as he navigates running as a Trump-endorsed Republican in a state where the president is hugely unpopular.  The British political adviser-turned-U.S. politician touted what is the most sought-after endorsement in GOP politics at every turn on the…

Cavaliers guard James Harden arrested in Houston

James Harden is facing charges after he was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Texas.

House Democrat slams US-Iran peace deal as ‘basically a surrender document’

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton (Mass.) criticized the reported details of an agreement with Iran, after President Trump said the U.S. and Iran plan to sign the peace framework on Sunday.  “This is a terrible deal,” Moulton told MS NOW on Saturday. “It’s basically a surrender document from Donald Trump to the supreme leader of Iran.”…

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order

Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation - Reuters

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center in predawn operation  Reuters

Iranian envoy in Mexico signals US, Tehran could be ‘friends’ if Israel sidelined

The Iranian ambassador to Mexico signaled on Friday that his country and the U.S. could have a good relationship in the future, so long as President Trump does not take foreign policy cues from Israel. “If the U.S. closes its eyes to Israel’s interest, Iran and the U.S. can be very good friends,” Abolfazl Pasandjdeh…

Washington isn’t broken — it’s transactional

Companies that understand the high-stakes legislative negotiations in Washington and build coalitions with diverse economic classes are positioning themselves ahead of the next wave of policy-driven opportunity.

Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory - Reuters

Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory  Reuters

Burgum blames Dems for high gas prices, not Strait of Hormuz turmoil

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum shifted blame around rising gas prices amid the Iran war to Democratic state officials on Friday.  “The price of gasoline varies across our whole country largely right now by state policy and state taxes, not by the underlying fundamentals,” Burgum told Fox News’s Aishah Hasnie.  Burgum pointed to several states’ push…

AI Is about to escape human control — and nobody has a plan

Anthropic has called for a global pause on the development of powerful AI systems, warning that they are slipping beyond human control and could have catastrophic consequences if not properly regulated.

Rogan vents frustration with Trump agenda: ‘What the f— we doing?’

Podcaster Joe Rogan voiced fresh frustration with President Trump on Friday, questioning whether his administration is delivering on the promises that helped fuel Trump’s return to the White House. During the most recent episode of his show, Rogan and author Cameron Hanes discussed expectations for the president’s second term and concerns around the Justice Department’s…

Review: Disclosure Day is big on action, light on ideas

There's nothing new or surprising, but it's still an entertaining film from one of our greatest directors.

What Congress gets wrong about the Arctic Refuge and America’s sportsmen

While development has its place, public lands are meant to serve the broader public over the long term — not just short-term returns.

Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns

Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.

French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out, Rheinmetall CEO says - Reuters

French exit from tank project with Germany cannot be ruled out, Rheinmetall CEO says  Reuters

House conservatives mount push to codify Trump border policies

Hard-line conservatives in the House are mounting an uphill push to codify President Trump’s border policies, demanding a vote by July 4 and warning that policies that have significantly cut down crossings at the southern border could be easily reversed once he leaves office. “The president has given us the most secure border that, literally,…

Will America’s 250th anniversary mark the end of our nation’s noble dream?

On the 250th anniversary of our republic, what is “united” about the United States of America?

TSA launching TSA Gold+ program at US airports. What is it?

A recently announced initiative spearheaded by the Transportation Security Administration aims to "achieve world-class security and customer experience," according to the agency.

Iran peace deal expected to be finalized ‘in the next 24 hours’: Pakistan

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran could be finalized “in the next 24 hours.” Pakistan has been mediating the peace talks between the two sides, and Sharif wrote in a social media post that the nations “are closer to a peace deal than ever…

Iran peace deal, SpaceX IPO and World Cup concerns - Reuters

Iran peace deal, SpaceX IPO and World Cup concerns  Reuters

Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

When it comes to retirement, a year can change everything

People who keep working into their 60s report more purpose and stronger social ties.

Maher jabs Trump over UFC: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’

Late night host Bill Maher took aim at the upcoming UFC event at the White House, ridiculing the decision to hold the event on President Trump’s birthday this Sunday.  “Our redneck president is turning 80, and to celebrate there is a UFC fight on the lawn,” the comedian said during his opening monologue on Friday…

Ghana’s Partey denied entry for World Cup

Ghanaian star soccer player Thomas Partey is set to miss his national team’s opening FIFA World Cup match next week after he was denied entry to Canada. Partey, who also plays for Villarreal CF in Spain’s club soccer league, is currently facing charges in the United Kingdom including seven counts of rape and one count…

Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss - Reuters

Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss  Reuters

Fetterman scoffs at Platner: ‘He’s not even a Democrat’

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) rebuked the Democratic nominee in the Maine Senate race on Friday, saying scandal-plagued Graham Platner is “not even a Democrat.” “We’re the party of pearl clutching, and now we’ve embraced him because we don’t have a choice,” Fetterman told Fox News’s Laura Ingraham in an interview Friday. “Like if you can’t…

Schiff blasts ‘corrupt system’ that made Elon Musk a trillionaire

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) late Friday criticized what he called a “corrupt system” that produces extreme wealth at the top while many Americans lack access to health care. “There is something terribly wrong about an economy that produces its first trillionaire, but cannot provide health care for its people,” he wrote late Friday on social platform X,…

Screwworm meds for dogs, cats get emergency authorization. Should you get them for your pet?

After the flesh-eating New World screwworm was identified in a small dog in New Mexico, the Food and Drug Administration announced it was granting an emergency use authorization to a medication that could fight the parasite in pets.

Post-Platner Democrats must ask: ‘Are we the baddies?’

“Are we the baddies?” That line from a famous comedy sketch came to mind this week as Democrats struggled to embrace Graham Platner, the Nazi-tattooed, Hamas-praising, veteran-bashing, sex-texting, self-described Communist who was just nominated to be the next U.S. senator from Maine. The hilarious sketch from the British show “That Mitchell and Webb Look” portrays two Nazi soldiers…

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects - Reuters

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences, amid anger over coastal projects  Reuters

Dollar General says 2,000 items will actually cost $1 or less. What’s included?

Dollar General is refocusing on the price point that inspired its name. The discount retailer will offer 2,000 items for sale for $1 or less, CEO Todd Vasos said in an earnings call this month.

STAT+: FDA approves Sanofi diabetes drug for children with stage 3 diabetes

The FDA has approved a drug that was previously caught in a dispute between career staff and the political appointee head of the CDER.

Anthropic pulls plug on new AI models after Trump admin directive

Anthropic said Friday it will remove access to two AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, to comply with a Trump administration directive restricting foreign nationals from using its latest systems due to security concerns. Details of the government’s request, including the length of the restrictions, have not been made public. The company said it…

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday - Reuters

Iran says signing of Islamabad memorandum will not take place on Sunday  Reuters

WHO director-general is profoundly concerned after visit to Ebola outbreak area

The director-general of the World Health Organization is profoundly worried about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, he told STAT in an interview.

Voters are turning out against toxic pesticides. Will the Senate listen?

Will the Senate continue subsidizing a chemical-intensive system that benefits a handful of corporations and keeps farmers dependent on their products, or will it invest in a healthier and more resilient food system for people and the planet?

Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9 - Reuters

Funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Khamenei to begin July 4, burial set for July 9  Reuters

Trump name stripped from Kennedy Center after court ruling, rain delay

Workers removed President Trump’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center on Saturday morning, hours past a court-ordered deadline that was later extended.   Justice Department (DOJ) attorneys representing the historic performing arts center asked a district court late Friday evening for a 12-hour extension to the 11:59 p.m. Friday deadline. The attorneys cited…

Will Trump spend his $350 million war chest to win Texas? Republicans are worried - Reuters

Will Trump spend his $350 million war chest to win Texas? Republicans are worried  Reuters

Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours - Reuters

Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours  Reuters

Threads of underground fungal networks are long enough to reach beyond the Solar System

Researchers have quantified the length and mass of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks globally.

Ukrainian military hits Russia's oil infrastructure in Volgograd region, Kyiv says - Reuters

Ukrainian military hits Russia's oil infrastructure in Volgograd region, Kyiv says  Reuters

Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker - Reuters

Mag 7? MANGOS? SpaceX forces name rethink on Wall Street's tech-stock moniker  Reuters

GOP divided on pursuing third reconciliation amid election tensions

Republicans are divided over whether to pursue a third party-line spending package, with some lawmakers expressing skepticism that such an ambitious effort can clear Congress in a high-stakes election year. GOP leaders and top budget writers have already begun laying the groundwork for a third package, which they hope will include defense funding, fraud prevention…

Screwworm spread tests US readiness after Trump staffing cuts

The U.S. spent decades driving the New World screwworm far into South America. But now the parasite has reemerged, and officials are working to beat it back yet again using many of the same tried-and-true methods as the government did in the 1950s.  Experts have been tracking the path of parasitic fly as it moved steadily northward…

FISA 702 lapse plunges US into unknown territory

The unprecedented expiration of the nation’s warrantless spy powers has plunged the country into legal uncertainty over the extent to which it can surveil foreigners located abroad. Both chambers of Congress on Thursday failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) through July 2 amid outrage from Democrats…

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain - Reuters

Two phones and an app: How Russians skirt Putin's digital iron curtain  Reuters

Exclusive: Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges - Reuters

Exclusive: Tata's iPhone parts factory contaminated farmland water, India pollution body alleges  Reuters

Opinion: ‘I’m pretty much all in’: An interview with a woman starting medical residency at almost 73

"There are some physicians that work to 100”: Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft on becoming a medical doctor in her 70s.

Insight: Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say - Reuters

Insight: Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say  Reuters

The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup

The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.

Married at First Sight Australia stars not told partners had drug and violence convictions

Stars of the hit TV show say they did not know their on-screen husbands had previous convictions.

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.

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start - Reuters

US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start  Reuters

US forces shoot down Iranian drones targeting ships in Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said on Friday that U.S. forces shot down an unspecified number of Iranian one-way attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz, as an emerging deal between the two nations hangs in the balance. Centcom wrote on the social platform X that Iran had launched “multiple one-way attack drones” targeting commercial ships…

Anthropic shuts down Fable, Mythos models following Trump admin directive

Commerce dept. worries that a Fable 5 "jailbreak" could be a national security threat.

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms - Reuters

China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms  Reuters

Trump says US military killed Venezuelan gang leader

President Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) launched a strike that killed the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. A “swift and lethal kinetic strike” killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Niño Guerrero, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform. Tren de Aragua is a…

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang - Reuters

Trump says US military strike killed leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang  Reuters

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.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: UFC fights don’t belong on White House lawn

President Trump’s plan to celebrate his 80th birthday with a UFC viewing on the White House lawn is drawing skepticism from former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who says the location is inappropriate. “I think UFC fights are great. I enjoy watching them, but to be honest with you, I don’t really think they belong…

Watch: Why is Trump not at the World Cup?

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

Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says - Reuters

Exclusive: US forces shoot down Iranian attack drones, source says  Reuters

Judge orders restoration of National Parks displays removed under Trump executive order

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstall displays it removed from National Parks sites over the past year as part of a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content and climate change information. A group of park advocacy organizations sued the Interior Department, National Park Service and its leaders…

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access - Reuters

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access  Reuters

Appeals panel denies last-ditch effort to keep Trump’s name on Kennedy Center

A federal appeals court panel denied the Trump administration’s last-ditch effort to halt an end-of-day deadline to remove the president’s name from the exterior of the Kennedy Center.  The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit’s order allows the deadline to remain until the next stage of the appeal. The schedule indicates the next ruling won’t be until at least June 29.  It means Trump’s name is required to be removed from the exterior of…

OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says - Reuters

OpenAI under investigation by group of state attorneys general, source says  Reuters

Justice Department approves Paramount bid to acquire Warner Bros.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved Paramount’s $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, according to the DOJ’s Antitrust Division, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the merger between the two global entertainment giants. A DOJ analysis determined that the transaction “is not likely to result in harm to competition or American consumers”…

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits - Reuters

US judge orders halt to Trump administration's 'censorship' of park exhibits  Reuters

Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift - Reuters

Zuckerberg says Meta made 'mistakes' in AI workforce shift  Reuters

SpaceX is now a public company valued for its AI potential, so what comes next?

As of today, SpaceX is owned by investors who will want to see it make money.

Trillionaire Elon Musk makes history with SpaceX IPO: 5 takeaways

Elon Musk’s SpaceX went public Friday, setting a new record with its stock market debut and turning the tech mogul into the world’s first trillionaire. The highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) popped 11 percent when trading officially opened on the Nasdaq, sending the company’s valuation soaring to a massive $1.96 trillion. Here are five…

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.

STAT+: Trump administration revisits policy to close Medicare drug price negotiation loophole

Trump administration revisits policy to plug Medicare drug price negotiation loophole.

Democrat urges Comer to call Vance, White House officials for questioning over Epstein files report

A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee urged Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) on Friday to call several Trump administration officials in for testimony following an explosive report on the White House’s purported efforts to contain the scandal surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) pressed Comer in a letter to “take immediate steps”…

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.

Google accuses Chinese cybercrime network of using its AI

Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network, alleging the hackers are using the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence models and tools to build phishing software to rob consumers. The lawsuit, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, alleges the network created a phishing software called “Outsider” that…

Comer requests Dershowitz interview in Epstein investigation

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) has formally requested that lawyer Alan Dershowitz testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of its ongoing probe into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes. “Due to public reporting, documents released by the Department of Justice, documents obtained by the Committee, and your former role as Mr.…

Iran's Araqchi says no nuclear talks unless interim deal is implemented - Reuters

Iran's Araqchi says no nuclear talks unless interim deal is implemented  Reuters

DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Virginia on Thursday over its new requirements, including a mask ban, for federal agents operating in the commonwealth, alleging the laws are an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate” federal law enforcement operations.  “Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to…

PeopleSoft 0-day affecting hundreds of organizations steals gigabytes of data

Vulnerability in the Oracle-owned PeopleSoft software is about as critical as they come.

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports - Reuters

Microsoft has considered spinning off Xbox, the Information reports  Reuters

Judge won’t halt deadline to take Trump’s name off Kennedy Center

A federal judge on Friday rejected an eleventh-hour attempt by the Kennedy Center to pause the removal of President Trump’s name from the renowned performing arts center while an appeal plays out. The institution’s board had asked Judge Christopher Cooper to halt his previous order requiring that Trump’s name come off the facade of the…

Controversial FISA spying law expires tonight. The spying will continue.

Section 702 of FISA to expire tonight, but certification lasts until March 2027.

Judge finds no authority to reinstate Yosemite ranger fired for trans flag

A federal judge ruled Friday that she has no authority to reinstate a Yosemite National Park ranger who was fired for unfurling a transgender pride flag at the El Capitan rock formation last year. The decision doesn’t address Shannon “SJ” Joslin’s allegation that the firing selectively targeted them for speech protected by the First Amendment.…

Here's what Jeff Bezos' new startup Prometheus will do

It isn't the only startup tackling physical AI, but it's one of the best-funded.

Have politics finally come for the National Academies of Science?

A pending report on climate attribution may be setting the stage for conflict.

Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say  Reuters

Ukraine's one-time test used fully autonomous drones to kill Russian soldiers

Full autonomy is rare, but Ukraine is installing AI modules on drones and robots.

Judge refuses to block White House UFC fight

A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no right to challenge the fight. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the two had no legal standing because they hadn’t shown the event, timed to Flag Day and President Trump’s 80th…

Pentagon UFO files include video recreations of UFO sightings

The latest batch of UFO files from the Pentagon includes artistic renderings by credible witnesses.

Pakistan: ‘Final, agreed upon text’ of deal to end Iran war reached

The prime minister of Pakistan said Friday the U.S. and Iran reached an agreement on a peace framework to end the more than 100-day war. The country has been leading the mediation efforts between the two sides to bring the Middle East hostilities to an end and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The effective closure…

Moderate News

Insights from a Moderate perspective