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Senate Confirms Dan Caine as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine will serve as the senior military adviser to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The New York Times - 1h -
Hegseth to Attend Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually
His predecessor as defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, started the roughly 50-nation group to support Kyiv after Russia invaded in 2022, but Mr. Hegseth has given up leadership.The New York Times - 4h -
Google introduces Firebase Studio, an end-to-end platform that builds custom apps in-browser, in minutes
Devs and non-devs can use the cloud-based, Gemini-powered platform to build, launch, iterate and monitor apps, APIs, backends and frontends.VentureBeat - 1d -
Moscow frees US-Russian ballet dancer jailed over charity donation, US says
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Ksenia Karelina is returning to US after reports of prisoner swap. Moscow has released a US-Russian dual national, Ksenia Karelina, who had been detained in ...The Guardian - 22h -
Cash App owner Block pays $40 million in settlement over 'serious compliance deficiencies'
New York state’s top financial regulator struck a $40 million settlement with Block Inc., the parent of Cash App, over anti-money laundering failures.NBC News - 7h -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 13h -
The Last Of Us DualSense PS5 Controller Restocked At Walmart On Launch Day
The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April ...GameSpot - 13h -
Ukraine allies hold Brussels summit with US’s Hegseth joining via videolink – Europe live
Representatives of around 50 countries gather to discuss support and measures to help country . In the last few minutes, China has announced additional tariffs on US goods, raising them to 125%, ...The Guardian - 21m -
Google launches Gemini in Android Studio for Businesses, making it easier for devs to design work apps
The business version of Gemini builds on the core AI capabilities already familiar to Android developers but introduces enhanced features for organizations managing sensitive codebases and workflows.VentureBeat - 1d -
A US-Russian crew of 3 launches to the International Space Station
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian crewmates have arrived at the International Space Station on board a Russian spacecraftABC News - 2d -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president launches a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 15h -
BYD Launches Denza in Europe—Another Mighty Impressive EV Brand the US Won’t Get
BYD’s premium sub-brand is all set to take on Audi, BMW, and Mercedes with its crab-walking, blowout-beating Z9GT leading the charge.Wired - 1d -
Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes
Alice Fraser thought she was being paranoid until her lawyer advised her jokes about Donald Trump and Elon Musk could be scrutinised at US airport. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal ...The Guardian - 17h -
Record-breaking third quarter propels Timberwolves to all-important win over Memphis
Minnesota trailed Memphis by five at halftime of a game the Wolves needed to win for playoff positioning. A team that’s so often depended on its defense for the last few seasons, it was the ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
How TikTok’s Parent, ByteDance, Became an A.I. Powerhouse
A set of popular apps helped China’s ByteDance develop a key component of advanced artificial intelligence: information on how a billion people use the internet.The New York Times - 4h -
House Strikes Down $5 Overdraft Fee Limit, Sending Issue to Trump
Lawmakers also struck down a rule giving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau supervisory power over tech companies’ payments apps.The New York Times - 1d -
Real Madrid’s defensive priority is different from expected favourite
In a surprising twist revealed by Real Madrid Confidencial, it appears that Dean Huijsen is not the first name on Real Madrid’s defensive wishlist this summer. Despite recent speculation suggesting...Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Juan Soto wanted Pete Alonso back on the Mets -- and he was right
There's only one Aaron Judge, but the Polar Bear is punishing teams for pitching around Juan Soto.ESPN - 3h -
Kentucky Gov. Beshear launches his own podcast
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) has launched his own podcast, joining California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) in recently starting a podcast. “Each week, host Andy Beshear engages in honest conversations ...The Hill - 9h -
Mahmoud Khalil can be expelled for his beliefs alone, US government argues
Marco Rubio provides two-page memo to judge who asked government for evidence against Columbia student activist. Facing a deadline from an immigration judge to turn over evidence for its attempted ...The Guardian - 12h -
Defense chiefs from around 30 countries expected at NATO for talks on Ukraine future
Britain’s defense minister is pressing his counterparts from around 30 countries to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops to Ukraine to police any future peace agreement with RussiaABC News - 7h -
The Guardian view on the tariff war pause: the Trump trade shambles is not over | Editorial
The US president blinked first, but this is just a time-out. The threat to the global economy remains real.. It was Donald Trump who blinked first. Never forget that. China is unlikely to ...The Guardian - 14h -
Pentagon cuts $4bn in contracts with Deloitte, Accenture and Booz Allen
Defence department’s move is part of Trump administration’s ongoing purge of consultancy spendingFinancial Times - 5h -
WATCH: Interviews with USC defensive players Thursday
Elijah Newby talks about his move from linebacker to edge rusher. The group of USC player interviews Thursday brought some interesting perspective on key storylines.Redshirt freshman Elijah ...Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Scheffler opens Masters defense with 4-under 68
Defending Masters champion Scottie Scheffler fired a bogey-free, 4-under 68 on Thursday in first-round play at Augusta National Golf Club.ESPN - 6h -
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.The New York Times - 6h -
WATCH: Helicopter crew finds missing toddler in high-tech rescue
First responders who found a missing toddler in Michigan over the weekend are talking about their heroic rescue which made use of heat-detecting camera technology.ABC News - 2d -
These Apps Help You Visualize What’s Hogging Your Hard Drive
Your cluttered hard drive has never looked so good.Wired - 1d -
Anthropic just launched a $200 version of Claude AI — here’s what you get for the premium price
Anthropic launches new Claude Max subscription tiers at $100 and $200 monthly, challenging OpenAI's premium offerings while targeting power users who need expanded AI assistant capabilities.VentureBeat - 1d -
Tarik Skubal says he's glad the keyhole at Comerica Park is gone after Tigers asked for input
The Detroit Tigers are wrapping up their first homestand with a subtle change on the field at Comerica Park, putting grass over a strip of dirt that used to be between the pitcher’s mound and ...ABC News - 1d -
Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Lawmakers question Trump's Iran talks President Trump is set to ...The Hill - 7h -
Arizona Cardinals have top-30 meeting with Michigan DT prospect Kenneth Grant
The Cardinals continue to bring in top defensive players for official visits.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Launch of First Amazon Project Kuiper Internet Satellites Is Scrubbed
The spacecraft are the online giant’s entry into beaming wireless service from space, but the company has much to do before it can compete with SpaceX’s Starlink.The New York Times - 1d -
Ribbon-cutting ceremony launches West Texas Ranch Rodeo
"We have participants from 28 states and Canada ... It's exciting to bring this kind of skill and craftsmanship to Amarillo," Whipple said.Yahoo Sports - 36m -
British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang, despite the man having no connection to ...BBC News - 9h -
US fugitive fatally shoots ‘Gringo Hunters’ officer in Mexico
César Hernández opens fire and hits Abigail Reyes, leader of unit focused on arresting US citizens on the run in Mexico. A US fugitive has shot and killed a Mexican police officer in the elite ...The Guardian - 9h -
Military’s ‘forever chemical’ use leaves lasting scars
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story How the military's use of PFAS impacted communities Colorado Springs and its suburbs in El Paso County are surrounded not only by ...The Hill - 10h -
Farms Are Using PFAS-Laced City Sewage to Fertilize Crops
Many cities send their sewage to be used as farm fertilizer. But waste treatment plants don’t typically remove “forever chemicals,” first.Inc. - 1d -
Will iPhones cost more in the US because of Trump's tariffs on China?
Some analysts say that if costs incurred by tariffs pass to consumers, US iPhone prices could rise by hundreds of dollars.BBC News - 16h
