Baker Hughes said the Strait of Hormuz will not be fully open until the second half of 2026, a timeline that points to an extended disruption in one of the world’s most critical energy-shipping corridors. The company’s view was disclosed in connection with its latest public commentary, including a Q1 2026 earnings conference call transcript…

Bravo is investigating after audio from the “Summer House” Season 10 reunion leaked publicly, prompting the network to look into how material from the taped special was obtained and shared, according to multiple reports. The leak involves reunion audio tied to Bravo’s “Summer House,” a reality series centered on a rotating cast of friends who…

Paige Shiver, a former University of Michigan staffer, spoke publicly about her past relationship with former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore in an interview that aired on “Good Morning America,” describing the relationship as controlling and saying she was not protected enough by the university. Shiver’s appearance comes amid continued attention on Moore’s departure from…

Meta is preparing to cut 8,000 jobs, while Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to some employees, according to recent reports. The moves mark another round of workforce reductions at major U.S. technology companies as they manage costs tied to heavy spending on artificial intelligence. Meta’s planned cuts would affect about 10% of its workforce, based…

China is moving to curb U.S. investment in Chinese technology companies following a deal involving Meta, according to Bloomberg and a separate Reuters report citing Bloomberg News. The reported step would tighten scrutiny and restrictions on U.S. funding flowing into local Chinese tech firms. The reports describe the move as coming in the wake of…

NATO said the United States cannot suspend Spain from the alliance, responding to reports about a Pentagon email that floated the possibility of taking action against Madrid amid disagreements tied to Iran. The statement underscored that NATO membership and any change to it are governed by the alliance’s founding treaty and decisions taken collectively by…

Hezbollah signaled it would not soften its stance after Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire, keeping the fragile truce in place while tensions remain high along the border. The extension was announced publicly by President Donald Trump, who said Israel and Lebanon had agreed to continue the ceasefire for three more weeks. Multiple…

Procter & Gamble reported quarterly results that beat earnings estimates, supported by 7% sales growth and net sales of $21.2 billion, according to published reports. The consumer products company, maker of Tide and other household staples, posted the stronger-than-expected earnings result alongside solid top-line performance. Multiple outlets reported the same key sales figures, with net…

YouTube has terminated the channels associated with creator Clavicular, citing “severe or repeated violations” of the platform’s policies, according to multiple published reports. The enforcement action removes Clavicular’s presence from YouTube and marks another high-profile takedown involving the creator. Coverage from outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Rolling Stone, and TheWrap reported the terminations and…

The U.S. military is developing plans to target Iran’s defenses in and around the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire breaks down, according to reports from CNN and other outlets citing the matter. The planning centers on potential strikes aimed at Iranian capabilities that could affect shipping through the narrow waterway, a critical route for…

Severe thunderstorms moved across the Kansas City metro Thursday night, prompting intensified weather monitoring and renewed warnings about potentially dangerous conditions into early Friday. Coverage from area outlets including FOX4KC and KMBC focused on storm tracking as cells developed and moved through the region. KMBC described Thursday as an “Alert Day,” with severe storms possible…

Meta has informed employees that it is cutting about 8,000 jobs as the company ramps up its push into artificial intelligence, according to published reports. The layoffs affect Meta staff across the company, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. Employees were notified of the reductions, and the job cuts are being carried out as part…