Who is Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for new intel chief
President Trump on Tuesday named Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte to be the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. The move drew immediate fury from Democrats and pushback from Republicans, who que...
Hostage situation, bomb threat reported at Chase Bank in California: Police
Several nearby buildings have been placed on lockdown.
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners.
Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for counterterrorism post
The Trump administration has hired a convicted Jan. 6, 2021, rioter to work in the Pentagon’s office that oversees sensitive special operations and irregular warfare matters. Elias Irizarry, who was 19 when he participated in the attack at the U.S. Capitol, was appointed to a position within the...
Gleam v1.17.0 Released
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God of War Laufey is coming to the PS5
Sony ended its big State of Play showcase with a major reveal: the next God of War. The new title is called God of War Laufey, and is once again developed by Sony's Santa Monica Studio. Currently, the game doesn't have a date, but it's coming to the PS5 whenever it does launch. This time, […]
US fighter jet struck and disabled an oil tanker headed for Iran’s Kharg Island
A Hellfire missile fired from a U.S. fighter jet disabled an oil tanker heading for the Iranian port of Kharg Island after the vessel “ignored repeated warnings” and did not comply with directions issued under a U.S.-naval maritime blockade, U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Tuesday.  ...
Rubio spars with Democrats over Ebola outbreak, global health cuts
Secretary of State Marco Rubio fielded criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill on Tuesday about the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to global health programs on the response to an Ebola outbreak in several African nations.  The Trump administration official faced questions from la...
Kean says he’ll reveal medical condition in ‘matter of weeks’ amid absence from Congress
Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) on Tuesday said he’ll soon explain his absence from Congress after receiving an endorsement for reelection from President Trump. Kean, son of the former New Jersey Gov. Tom Kean (R), has not voted since March 5, according to the House clerk.  The New Jersey lawmak...
Zelensky says Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is training abducted Ukrainian children to fight for Moscow, adding to the list of grievances Kyiv has with the Kremlin.  “Yes, we have evidence of it,” Zelensky said of Ukrainian children being trained to fight for Russia in a Sunday interv...
Remedy’s Control sequel launches in September
Control Resonant, the upcoming sequel to Remedy Entertainment's Control, will be released on September 24th, 2026, according to a trailer that premiered during Tuesday's PlayStation State of Play show. The trailer also gave a preview of the game's story, which stars Dylan Faden, who was imprisone...
Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
US says it fired missile at Iran-bound oil tanker
The US military says the vessel's engine room was hit after the crew "ignored repeated warnings".
Michelle Obama says she ‘could not be a Real Housewife,’ but Andy Cohen offers ‘open invitation’ to reunion shows
She “could not be a Real Housewife,” but Michelle Obama says to give her a seat at one of the reality TV franchise’s famed, drama-filled reunion shows. The former first lady was asked in a chat with “Lemme Say This” podcast co-hosts Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix relea...
The DOJ won't move ahead with anti-weaponization fund, acting AG Todd Blanche says
The Justice Department is no longer moving ahead with its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. It was a tumultuous couple weeks for a controversial idea that was championed by some MAGA supporters.
Democratic senators push for AI guardrails on military in NDAA
Democratic senators are hoping to add guardrails on the military’s AI use to an annual defense policy bill as the House Armed Services Committee prepares to debate the massive legislation on Thursday. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill Tuesday that would limit AI use for launching...
Live updates: Blanche confirms White House won’t resurrect anti-weaponization fund; California, Iowa head to primary polls
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House panel on Tuesday afternoon that the White House won’t seek to resurrect its proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” compensation fund after fierce pushback. He told Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) during questioning that “we’re not m...
Here’s seven bloody minutes of Wolverine on the PS5
At its big State of Play show on Tuesday, Sony shared new look Marvel's Wolverine, the next big title from Insomniac Games that's launching exclusively on PS5 on September 15th. Dressed in the iconic yellow Wolverine outfit, Logan slunk around and stabbed his way through a bunch of enemies, using...
Social Security is fully doing away with paper checks: How to prepare
If it hasn't already, the way you receive Social Security benefits could soon change.
Rubio: Iran Supreme Leader ‘increasingly engaging’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “increasingly engaging” in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran amidst continual efforts to end the war. “We haven’t seen him publicly. And I would imagine given what’s happened to multiple leader...
Meta expands safety features to limit harmful content for teens
Meta is rolling out a new feature to limit harmful content shown to teenagers as part of a broader push to better protect kids online in the wake of two landmark verdicts against the company. The setting, called Limited Content, will limit specific types of content, such as posts about weightlift...
AI isn’t the real reason college grads can’t find jobs
College graduates are up against a number of forces as they navigate the current job market—AI being chief among them. As companies cut entry-level jobs and cite AI adoption to justify layoffs, new entrants to the workforce have found themselves in an especially precarious position. By the end of...
Live results: New Mexico Senate primaries
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is running for a second term as New Mexico voters head to the polls in Tuesday primaries. Luján faces one primary challenger, while no Republican challenger filed to run against the incumbent. Larry Marker is running as a GOP write-in candidate. Polls close at 9 p.m. Follow...
Live results: South Dakota governor’s primary elections
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is facing a tough primary in his bid to hang on to his seat. This is the incumbent’s first election after ascending to the governor’s mansion when former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined the Trump administration. He faces an uphill batt...
DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
The disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.
Microsoft's Project Solara is an Android OS designed for agents instead of apps
Microsoft missed the boat on apps, so get ready for agents.
Nico Rosberg exposes Michael Schumacher's mind games during Mercedes F1 partnership
Nico Rosberg has lifted the lid on his time as seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher's team-mate, revealing some of the ways the former Ferrari driver would get a psychological edge over his rivals.When Mercedes returned to F1 as a works squad in 2010, a young Rosberg found himself pai...
PlayStation State of Play June 2026: All the news and trailers
While the majority of Summer Game Fest takes place over the weekend, Sony is getting a jump on things with its next State of Play showcase, which airs on June 2nd at 5PM ET. It’s coming at a pivotal time for the PlayStation brand: The PS5 keeps getting more expensive and Sony’s big be...
Trump taps housing official Bill Pulte to be US spymaster
The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, who pushed for criminal charges against Trump's foes, will step in as acting Director of National Intelligence.