Circle has raised $222 million from BlackRock, Apollo and other investors in a presale of its Arc token, a deal that valued the token at $3 billion, according to a report by CNBC. The fundraising centers on Arc, a token tied to Circle, the company best known for its digital-dollar operations. CNBC reported that the…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a “60 Minutes” appearance to signal a shift in tone toward the United States, suggesting a more independent posture in the relationship as the region remains roiled by conflict and renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear program. The comments, highlighted in coverage by The Daily Beast and echoed in syndication…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has launched a political fightback, putting closer ties with Europe at the center of what he is casting as a reset for his government. The move comes as Starmer faces pressure at home following local election results and a direct challenge from a former minister, according to recent Reuters reporting….

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he wants Israel to reduce American financial support to zero, describing a long-term goal of weaning the country off U.S. military assistance. Netanyahu made the remarks in an interview with CBS News, according to the network’s reporting. Reuters also reported the comments, citing Netanyahu’s remarks to CBS. The statements…

Tom Brady made a surprise appearance at Netflix’s roast of Kevin Hart, stepping into the show unannounced and drawing attention for a line directed at Hart’s wife during his time onstage. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion and longtime face of the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joined the roster of celebrity guests…

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been sued for defamation by Miami police officers over their portrayal in the upcoming Netflix film “The Rip,” according to multiple published reports. The lawsuit names Damon and Affleck and also targets Affleck and Damon’s production company, as described in coverage by TheWrap and others. The plaintiffs are identified…

A Frontier Airlines jet struck a person on the runway during takeoff at Denver International Airport, killing the individual and triggering an emergency response that led to an evacuation of passengers, according to published reports. The incident occurred as the aircraft was departing Denver for Los Angeles. Multiple outlets reported the person was on the…

Pete Hegseth has called for the Pentagon to investigate Sen. Mark Kelly for a second time, escalating a high-profile dispute involving the Arizona Democrat and the Defense Department. The renewed demand centers on Kelly, a former Navy pilot and astronaut who now serves in the U.S. Senate, and Hegseth, a prominent conservative figure who has…

A new lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT provided advice to the Florida State University shooter, including a statement that targeting children would bring more attention. The suit, reported by NBC News, centers on claims about what the chatbot told the shooter ahead of the attack linked to Florida State University. The lawsuit specifically alleges the system…

Passengers evacuated from a cruise ship linked to hantavirus began flying home from Spain’s Canary Islands, as health officials and governments worked to return travelers to their home countries and monitor anyone who may have been exposed. The evacuation followed reports of illness aboard the ship and subsequent testing involving passengers, including at least one…

Abraham Foxman, the longtime national director of the Anti-Defamation League and one of the most prominent American voices against antisemitism, has died at 86, according to published reports. Foxman led the ADL for decades and became closely identified with the organization’s public campaigns and policy work on hate, bigotry, and discrimination. His death was reported…

Netflix airs “The Roast of Kevin Hart” tonight, putting the comedian and actor in the hot seat for a live comedy event streaming on the platform. The special is titled “The Roast of Kevin Hart.” It is being presented as a live event on Netflix, meaning viewers will be able to watch in real time…