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US Evacuates Embassy Staff as War With Iran Looms

The State Department authorized departure of nonessential personnel from Israel as Washington moves military assets to the region and warns that diplomatic talks with Iran have not resolved key issues, raising fears of imminent strikes or escalation

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110 billion - Size of OpenAI's new funding round

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"I saw nothing that gave me pause" — Bill Clinton

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US authorizes non emergency staff to leave Israel amid Iran fears

U.S. officials ordered an overseas pullback and warned staff as military assets and refueling tankers moved toward the Middle East. The cluster covers embassy departures, a growing U.S. military buildup, and presidential comments on Iran.

Anthropic faces Pentagon deadline over military use of its AI

A public showdown over military use of AI reached a deadline as Anthropic rejected Pentagon terms and defended its guardrails. Lawmakers and industry figures entered the dispute, raising questions about future military AI limits.

OpenAI raises 110 billion as it races toward IPO

OpenAI secured a record funding round and announced strategic ties with major tech firms as it scales toward an IPO. Multiple reports detail the size and backers of the financing and the industry implications.

Paramount Skydance agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery for 110 billion

Paramount Skydance outbid rivals to acquire Warner Bros Discovery in a blockbuster deal. The takeover reshapes Hollywood ownership and raises immediate regulatory and staff concerns at major news and entertainment outlets.

Bill Clinton testifies he saw nothing that gave him pause in Epstein deposition

Former president Bill Clinton delivered a closed door deposition denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes while Democratic and Republican lawmakers pressed for additional witnesses. The documents and photos tied to the probe continue to surface.

DOJ unseals indictment adding dozens more in Cities Church invasion case

Federal prosecutors expanded charges stemming from a January anti ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul. The Justice Department and state officials announced new indictments and arrests, escalating the legal fallout for participants.

BREAKING Trump says US may have a friendly takeover of Cuba

President Trump floated the idea of a US 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid diplomatic strains after a deadly maritime incident. Multiple briefings and comments from the White House have amplified pressure on regional policy and relations.

Pakistan declares open war on Afghanistan after cross border strikes

Cross border strikes and air attacks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated into what officials call open warfare. Reports conflict on casualty counts while regional capitals urge caution and diplomacy.

NASA scraps 2027 moon landing from Artemis III and adds missions

NASA announced a major overhaul to the Artemis program that delays a 2027 lunar landing and inserts extra crewed test missions. Officials framed the move as a safety driven reset amid ongoing technical issues.

Dow tumbles as wholesale inflation surprises and tech stocks slide

Markets reacted poorly to hotter wholesale inflation readings while yields and major tech names faced investor scrutiny. The cluster captures steep intraday moves and macro signals driving market volatility.

Top Senate defense leaders press Anthropic and Pentagon to resolve AI feud

Key industry and congressional figures urged a negotiated resolution to the Anthropic Pentagon dispute while company employees and rival AI staff publicly backed Anthropic’s position. Senators and defense leaders privately intervened.

How AI is driving a global smartphone memory shortage

Rising AI demand strained memory supply chains and threatened smartphone shipments. Analysts warn a memory crunch will slow global phone shipments and push up component costs into 2026.

Jack Dorsey to cut 4000 jobs at Block as AI reshapes fintech

Broad tech sector changes and AI adoption prompted major workforce moves. Jack Dorsey’s company announced large layoffs and industry leaders warned of wider job disruptions tied to automation.

Police investigate bombshell video clue in Nancy Guthrie disappearance

The missing Nancy Guthrie investigation expanded as the FBI reviewed thousands of hours of footage and families offered new leads. A large reward and intensive video parsing underscore the high profile ongoing probe.

Tram derails in Milan and slams into building killing and injuring dozens

A tram derailed in central Milan, striking a building and causing multiple deaths and injuries. Authorities probed driver involvement as emergency teams responded to a major urban incident.

Nearly blind refugee found dead five days after Border Patrol drop off

A nearly blind Rohingya refugee who vanished after Border Patrol released him was found dead near where agents dropped him off. The case raised urgent questions about custody releases and agency procedures.

Massive trove of FBI Epstein investigation data appears compromised

A trove of FBI files tied to the Epstein investigation appears to have been compromised and missing pages sparked further controversy over releases. Analysts flagged data security and transparency concerns.

TSA officers face fractional pay as shutdown drags on

TSA officers faced fractional paychecks as a partial government shutdown dragged on, prompting talk of sickouts and resignations. The funding standoff hit frontline personnel and airport operations.

FedEx promises to refund customers after tariffs ruled unlawful

Congressional Democrats and senators demanded rapid tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling, while FedEx pledged to pass refunds to customers. Lawmakers pressed the Treasury and agencies on implementation and timing.

CNN staffers fear disaster as Paramount wins Warner Bros takeover

CNN and other newsrooms braced for upheaval after Paramount won the Warner Bros bid. Staff fear editorial changes and possible cuts as ownership shifts toward a politically connected buyer.

IAEA reports Iran stored highly enriched uranium at an underground site

Iran’s nuclear program and enrichment activity remain central to global diplomacy as the IAEA reports gaps in verification and Tehran rejects demands it calls excessive. Negotiations continue amid troop movements and regional alerts.

US military shoots down Border Protection drone triggering airspace closure

The US military admitted it shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone after an airspace incident forced closures and sparked congressional scrutiny. Lawmakers demanded answers about coordination and rules of engagement.

Nvidia stock weakens as Wall Street eyes rising competition not just growth

Chip makers and cloud beneficiaries saw mixed results as AI demand altered valuations. Nvidia and other AI linked stocks faced scrutiny while hardware firms posted divergent earnings and guidance.

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