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View AllElon Musk Becomes the World’s First Trillionaire
Also, officials say a U.S.-Iran cease-fire appears within reach. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
Anthropic Blocks Foreign Nationals from Using Its Mythos and Fable A.I.
The San Francisco company said on Friday night that the federal government ordered the suspension of the two A.I. systems, citing national security concerns.
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
Musk Is the World’s First Trillionaire. Who Was the First Billionaire?
John D. Rockefeller, the Gilded Age oil baron, became America’s first billionaire in 1916. Like Elon Musk’s ascension, the milestone made headlines.
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View AllMega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Friday’s $413 million jackpot?
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Friday's jackpot.
Colin Locigno hit an inside-the-park homer in the 10th inning — and now Walsh Jesuit is going to the state finals
Shawn Sullivan struck out 11, while Colin Locigno’s big hit in the 10th inning propelled the Warriors to a 4-2 win against North Canton Hoover.
Tanner Bibee dominates Tigers again as Guardians snap four-game skid with 3-2 win
Brayan Rocchio starred on both sides of the ball with a highlight-reel catch and an RBI triple as Cleveland snapped a four-game losing streak and improved to 5-0 against Detroit this season.
Experts release updated Spurs-Knicks prediction for NBA Finals Game 5 after Brunson, Wemby headline new player props
An update to the markets of Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson has led experts to update predictions and odds for the Knicks-Spurs Game 5 showdown of the NBA Finals on Saturday, June 12, 2026.
National
View AllOne Dead and Several Injured in Tent Collapse Outside Virginia Church
Severe weather conditions caused the collapse during an outdoor service and concert Friday night.
Judge Dismisses Republican Group’s Case Against the University of Florida
A campus group the university banned after accusations of antisemitic behavior failed to prove it had its First Amendment rights violated, the court ruled.
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.
Trump's name is poised to be removed from the Kennedy Center
A judge rejected a request to pause a court-ordered deadline of Friday to remove references to President Trump from the building. The institution appealed, an effort that was also rebuffed Friday evening.
Sports
View AllU.S. starts in style with largest WC win since 193...
Folarin Balogun scored twice and Gio Reyna struck a sensational goal late on as the U.S. beat Paraguay 4-1 to start the World Cup.
Misiorowski Ks 15 in complete-game, 1-hit gem
Jacob Misiorowski struck out a career-high 15 and pitched a complete-game one-hitter to lead the Brewers to a 6-0 win over the Phillies on Friday night.
Astros' Alvarez hits grand slam, 2-run HR in 1st
Yordan Alvarez hit a grand slam and two-run homer in the first inning for the Astros against the Royals on Friday night.
Oklahoma AG calls on Big 12 to suspend Sorsby
Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on the Big 12 Conference to suspend Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby.
Technology
View AllAnthropic’s safety warnings may have just backfired — the government has pulled the plug on its most powerful AI
Anthropic isn't hiding its frustration. "We disagree that the finding of a narrow potential jailbreak should be cause for recalling a commercial model deployed to hundreds of millions of people," the company wrote in a blog post.
SpaceX IPO: Live updates on everything you need to know
TechCrunch has followed SpaceX's start, struggles, and successes from the early days. And we're here for what happens next too. This package of SpaceX IPO coverage includes who stands to win (and maybe some who won't), pre-IPO deals, and what's tucked inside its S-1 registrati...
Meta’s months-old AI unit is a soul-crushing gulag, say the engineers stuck inside it
A new report suggests the unit, which employs 6,500 people, is on the verge of revolt.
SpaceX is now a public company valued for its AI potential, so what comes next?
As of today, SpaceX is owned by investors who will want to see it make money.
Business
View AllThis hidden investing flaw is costing you money. Talking to political opponents fixes it.
The stock market doesn’t care about your politics. Insisting on a portfolio that’s red or blue can forfeit a lot of green.
There’s a 68% chance the stock market ends the year higher. Why the headlines shouldn’t disrupt your portfolio.
Blocking out the daily noise gives you a clear edge over short-term chaos.
‘This is not a flash in the pan’: Why value stocks are beating growth by such a wide margin
Value stocks are putting up big gains this year that widely surpass growth equities, with investors appearing optimistic about earnings growth broadening beyond technology.
How Elon Musk nailed the SpaceX IPO: ‘I’m not sure that this could have gone much better’
There were a lot of ways that SpaceX’s initial public offering could have gone wrong. Instead, the company bucked Wall Street norms, pulled off the biggest IPO ever and raised $75 billion.