Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Blacklisting of Anthropic Was Illegal
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to blacklist artificial intelligence developer Anthropic under Pentagon supply chain risk designations was unlawful, blocking government actions against the firm.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and 100 Tech Leaders Demand Defensive Surge Against AI-Driven Attacks
More than 100 technology companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, have united to call for an immediate surge in global cyber defense to protect networks against AI-driven hacks and threats.
Trump Announces Agreement Aimed at Securing Share of Venezuelan Oil Reserves
Donald Trump announced an agreement for the United States to secure a major share of Venezuela's 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, though energy analysts caution against expecting immediate market relief.
Walmart Resolves Federal Opioid Lawsuit With $50 Million Settlement
Walmart has reached a $50 million settlement with the U.S. government to resolve a federal lawsuit accusing the retail giant of improperly filling opioid prescriptions. The lawsuit originally sought billions in potential civil penalties.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Targeted Pro-Palestinian Foreign Students
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by targeting pro-Palestinian student activists and foreign students who criticized Israel for deportation.
Former White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172,000 Over Speech Bets
A former White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to pay $172,000 to settle a Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigation into prediction market wagers placed on speeches delivered by Donald Trump.
Winery Worker Charged in Connection With $56 Million Napa Valley Wildfire
A winery worker in Napa County has been charged in connection with starting the 2025 Pickett Fire, a blaze that devastated portions of Northern California wine country and caused an estimated $56 million in damages.
Four Baby Goats at North Carolina Mobile Petting Zoo Test Positive for Rabies
Health officials in North Carolina have issued warnings to visitors of a traveling mobile petting zoo after four baby goats tested positive for rabies, prompting public health monitoring across affected locations.
Azriel ‘Al’ Blackman, Record-Setting American Airlines Mechanic, Dies at 100
Azriel 'Al' Blackman, a legendary aviation mechanic who spent 80 years working with American Airlines and held a Guinness World Record for his service, has passed away at the age of 100.
King Harald V of Norway Dies at 89 After 35-Year Reign
King Harald V of Norway has passed away at the age of 89 after leading the nation for 35 years. His son, King Haakon VIII, has ascended to the throne as the country mourns the late monarch.


