Trump threatens new Iran strikes as tankers are hit near Strait of Hormuz
Trump vowed there would be “a response” after Iran retaliated for U.S.strikes with an attack on American forces in Jordan.
Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions; Duane Davis convicted in Tupac murder
Plus, SCOTUS allows Trump’s White House ballroom construction to continue despite Roberts calling it “likely unlawful.” And Massachusetts voters head to the polls.
Army secretary’s departure highlights leadership gaps in largest US armed service
Dan Driscoll’s resignation adds another vacancy at the top of an Army already dealing with senior leadership losses.
‘Untested’ system for voting by mail could ‘derail’ midterm, whistleblower claims
The whistleblower claims the USPS is ignoring a court ruling by continuing to work on implementing President Trump’s executive order.
‘I can’t think of anything worse than this.’ Privacy at risk as ChatGPT now connects to iMessage
OpenAI made a surprising announcement last month: Users of its Mac app would now be able to integrate ChatGPT with their Messages app. AI fans welcomed the development, which was advertised by the company as an easy way to help people with “everyday conversations.” But technical researchers are alarmed by how this could weaken the…
How to make bots and influence people — with Amazon’s help
The tools used to spread social media disinformation are sold on Amazon — for cheap. Plus, a look at Trump’s latest AI-generated slop video.
Ransomware gang leaks sensitive files from ATF investigations
Highly sensitive files related to criminal investigations by the ATF have been leaked after the agency refused to pay a ransomware gang.
Businesses are using AI to ‘augment’ workers but rarely to replace them, New York Fed finds
A new study finds that businesses are more likely to retrain workers than replace them with artificial intelligence.
Accused Tupac murder mastermind’s lawyers make their closing arguments
Duane “Keffe D” Davis is charged with murder after saying for decades that Shakur’s deadly drive-by shooting was his idea.
George Santos receives Kalshi’s first lifetime ban as insider-trading cases mount
Kalshi handed down its first-ever lifetime ban, hitting former Rep. George Santos with the penalty after an insider-trading investigation.