The United States said it attacked and destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, a major escalation in tensions in and around one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints for oil shipping. The U.S. announcement described the targets as Iranian boats used for laying naval mines and said the action took…

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social media platform built for AI agents, adding an unusual new product to the company’s roster as it continues to expand its work around artificial intelligence. The deal brings Moltbook under Meta’s umbrella and positions the company closer to a fast-emerging category: networks designed for autonomous software “agents” rather than…

Meta Platforms has acquired Moltbook, a social media platform built for AI agents, expanding the Facebook owner’s footprint into networks designed specifically for automated accounts rather than human users. The deal was reported by multiple outlets including the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Axios, The New York Times, CNBC, TechCrunch, CNN, and Forbes. Meta and…

President Donald Trump said the war with Iran is nearly over, projecting confidence as fighting continues to shape global energy markets. But even if the conflict winds down, the pressure that has built in the oil market is not automatically resolved. Trump’s remarks came as news organizations reported an intensifying U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and…

U.S. forces attacked and sank 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels operating near the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports describing Iranian mining activity in the strategically vital waterway. The action took place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime corridor that connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the broader…

Energy Secretary deleted a social media post that said the U.S. Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, after the White House publicly disputed the claim. The White House told CNBC that “the U.S. Navy has not escorted a tanker or a vessel at this time,” contradicting the now-deleted statement attributed…

The United States is weighing whether to send forces into Iran to secure the country’s nuclear stockpile, according to multiple published reports. The accounts describe deliberations over a potential special forces mission focused on Iran’s enriched uranium. The Guardian reported that U.S. officials are considering options involving sending forces into Iran to secure nuclear material….

A new leak is pointing to an early foldable iPhone concept Apple ultimately did not pursue, offering a glimpse at what the company may have considered before settling on a different direction. The claim centers on a so-called “iPhone Fold” design that was rejected, according to a leaker cited in recent reports by Apple-focused outlets….

Meta has acquired Moltbook, a social network built for AI agents, in a deal that expands the company’s push into products designed for autonomous bots and the platforms they operate on. The acquisition was reported by multiple outlets including Axios, CNN, The Wall Street Journal and ABC News. Moltbook has been described in those reports…

Microsoft is urging a court to temporarily block the Pentagon from enforcing a blacklist against Anthropic, adding a major technology company’s support to a legal fight over how the Defense Department restricts the use of artificial intelligence. The request comes as Anthropic has filed suit seeking to stop the Pentagon’s blacklisting action tied to AI…

Sen. Thom Tillis is refusing to budge on his hold blocking the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh, the president’s pick to serve as chair of the Federal Reserve, keeping the nomination stalled despite a recent meeting between the two men. Tillis, a North Carolina Republican, has not lifted his objection, leaving Warsh’s path to confirmation…

The Carolina Panthers have agreed to re-sign Isaiah Simmons, keeping the former first-round pick with the team, according to multiple reports. Simmons, who has been listed as both a linebacker and safety during his NFL career, will remain in Carolina after spending last season with the Panthers. The agreement was reported by outlets including NBC…