Fortnite blocked on iPhones in E.U. and U.S., Epic blames Apple
Access to Fortnite via Apple’s iPhone Operating System and through its App Store will be unavailable worldwide until Apple unblocks it, Epic Games said. Read more
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Ex-FBI director Comey meets with Secret Service over ‘8647’ post
Noem, in a post on X, said there was “an ongoing investigation” but gave no indication of whether Comey might be subject to further action. Read more
1 dead after bomb explodes near California fertility clinic
The bomb was either in or near a car parked outside the clinic when it exploded, Mayor Ron deHarte said. Read more
Japan to release more rice from stockpiles to tackle shortage and rein in prices
Japan said on Friday it would release another 300,000 metric tons of rice from its emergency stockpile through July and tweak its purchasing policy to counter a shortage and rein in sky-high prices. Read more
Musk’s xAI updates Grok chatbot after ‘white genocide’ comments
Issues of political biases, hate speech and accuracy of AI chatbots have been a concern since at least the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in 2022. Read more
Severe storms kill at least 21 in Kentucky, Missouri
Aerial images posted on social media showed scenes of destruction in Laurel County, with entire blocks of houses reduced to splinters, and cars and pickup trucks left battered or crushed in the tornado’s wake. Read more
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Nissan considering plant closures in Japan, overseas, sources say
Nissan is considering plans to shut two car assembly plants in Japan and overseas factories, including in Mexico, sources said on Saturday, as part of a cost-cutting plan the company flagged earlier this week. Read more
WNBA tips off after chaotic close-season shuffle
The New York Liberty seek a rare title repeat after a wild close-season of sensational trades and signings across the league, as the WNBA looks to build on the momentum of a transformative 2024. Read more
Wall Street gains on tariff pause despite inflation fears
Exchange-traded funds that track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell about 1% in extended trade after Moody’s cut the U.S. credit rating by one notch, citing rising debt and interest payments that outpace those of similarly rated sovereigns. Read more
Justice Department takes next steps to merge ATF and DEA
As part of that plan, the White House is expected to propose consolidating the budgets for both agencies when it releases its full fiscal year 2026 spending proposal. Read more
FDA clears first blood test for Alzheimer’s detection
Blood tests could speed up the diagnosis of the disease and make it easier for more people to access its treatments, such as Biogen and Eisai’s Leqembi and Eli Lilly’s Kisunla, since traditional tests are often costly or uncomfortable. Read more
Moody’s downgrades U.S. credit rating over rising debt
Moody’s was the last among major ratings agencies to keep a top, triple-A rating for U.S. sovereign debt, though it had lowered its outlook in late 2023 due to wider fiscal deficit and higher interest payments. Read more
High court keeps block on Trump deportations under wartime law
The U.S. government last invoked the Alien Enemies Act during World War Two to intern and deport people of Japanese, German and Italian descent. Read more
U.S. consumer sentiment slumps as inflation fears surge
It was the first time that sentiment dropped among Republicans since Trump’s November 5 electoral victory. Read more
Trump rejects ex-FBI director Comey’s explanation of ‘8647’ post
Federal law enforcement officials are investigating an Instagram photo posted by Comey of the number 8647 formed by seashells with the comment, “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” Read more
Republicans block Trump tax-cut bill over spending demands
The vote came despite Trump calling for Republicans to “UNITE behind” the legislation, saying on social media: “We don’t need ‘GRANDSTANDERS’ in the Republican Party. Read more
Spectrum owner Charter to acquire Cox in $21.9B cable deal
The deal — one of the biggest globally this year — will bolster Charter’s push to bundle broadband and mobile services at a time when wireless carriers are luring internet customers with aggressive plans. Read more
U.S. Supreme Court hears bid to restrict birthright citizenship
The justices heard more than two hours of arguments in the administration’s emergency request to scale back the injunctions blocking Trump’s directive, which is a key part of his hardline approach toward immigration. Read more
Trump announces $200B in deals during UAE visit, AI agreement signed
After Trump’s meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the White House said he announced deals that included a $14.5 billion commitment from Etihad Airways to invest in 28 Boeing 787 and 777x aircraft powered by engines made by GE Aerospace. Read more
FAA: Denver air traffic briefly lost communications on Monday
Both the main and backup frequencies failed for about two minutes, but a controller was then able to transmit to the aircraft to move to a secondary frequency. Read more
FEMA chief: Agency will raise state burden for disasters to 50%
In his initial address to staff last week, David Richardson, the new head of FEMA, said he would “run right over” any staff who resisted his efforts to reform the agency. Read more
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