U.S. launches a second day of strikes on Iran and Iran fires back at Gulf States - NPR

The new U.S. assault across multiple Iranian cities came as efforts to negotiate an end the war again appeared stuck, with Iran insisting it would maintain its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz

Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast - NPR

Protesters in Northern Ireland set small fires and hurled bricks and bottles at the police during a second night of violence over a stabbing in Belfast. The incident sparked anti-immigrant violence.

US strikes Iran in retaliation for Apache shoot-down - Fox News

The U.S. hit 20 targets inside of Iran on Tuesday after Tehran's forces shot down an American Apache helicopter. Both U.S. pilots were saved, but renewed hostilities threaten to derail peace talks.

As fighters arrive for White House UFC event, Trump is the invisible guest - The Washington Post

UFC insists Sunday’s event isn’t political, but politics — and the president — were difficult to ignore as fighters gathered in D.C.

The man accused of killing a top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband is due to change plea - AP News

The man charged in the political assassinations of the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, as well as the attempted murders of a state senator and his wife, is due to appear in federal court to change his not-guilty plea, after federal prosec…

NBA Finals: Victor Wembanyama draws flagrant foul early in Game 4 loss, called for a flagrant after hitting Karl-Anthony Towns - Yahoo Sports

Victor Wembanyama appeared to get the best of Mitchell Robinson early on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell on Brendan Sorsby backlash: "They don't want to play us" - NBC Sports

The Brendan Sorsby saga has put billionaire Texas Tech booster Cody Campbell in a pickle.

Anthropic Walks Back Policy That Could Have ‘Sabotaged’ AI Researchers Using Claude - WIRED

The company changed course after researchers spoke out against the policy, which would have covertly limited Claude’s ability to develop competing AI models.

Sweet Jeebus, MacOS 27 Golden Gate Removes the Dumb Icons From Menu Items - Daring Fireball

This is my favorite news from all of WWDC this week. I mean that. In a small way I mean it because I so loathe this aspect of MacOS Tahoe. But in a large way I mean it because it’s proof that the rot has been rooted out of Apple’s software design team.

Live Updates: Spurs, Knicks vie for crucial Game 4 - NBA.com

Follow the action as the New York Knicks face San Antonio Spurs (8:30 ET, ABC) in Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump expresses 'love' for inflation print and anger at Iran - CNBC

U.S. inflation reached a three-year high of 4.2%, with Trump arguing that ending the war will resolve both the conflict and rising prices.

Far-right influencer Jake Lang, pardoned for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, arrested in Texas on charge of making terroristic threats - CBS News

Jake Lang, a far-right influencer who was charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, was arrested in Dallas on a state charge of making terroristic threats.

Karmelo Anthony lawyers file notice of appeal day after he was sentenced to 35 years - Dallas News

Lawyers representing Karmelo Anthony filed a notice of appeal a day after he was convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Short Seller Chanos Is Bearish on SpaceX Valuation Fueled by ‘Hopes and Dreams’ - Bloomberg.com

Veteran short seller James Chanos said SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut is being driven more by investor enthusiasm for Elon Musk and artificial intelligence than by financial fundamentals, arguing the company’s valuation is difficult to justify on any reaso…

Democrats reluctantly accept Platner as GOP wields his candidacy against them - The Washington Post

Some Democrats have expressed concerns about Graham Platner’s past. But his win Tuesday night has them warily accepting him as their U.S. Senate nominee in Maine.

Canada’s teen social media ban comes with a Big Tech off-ramp - Politico

Ottawa’s long-awaited digital safety bill targets under-16s, but it gives tech companies a path back if they clean up their platforms.