Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces captured Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, calling the move a milestone in Israel’s Lebanon campaign and declaring that Israel had “returned stronger than ever.” Netanyahu hailed the seizure of the medieval fortress in southern Lebanon and linked it to what he described as a “dramatic shift” in Israel’s policy…

Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to buy homebuilder Taylor Morrison in an all-cash deal valued at $6.8 billion, marking a major expansion of the conglomerate’s footprint in U.S. housing. The transaction would bring Taylor Morrison under the Berkshire umbrella and deepen Berkshire’s exposure to homebuilding at a time when housing remains a central part of the…

Apple’s plans for AI-powered smart glasses have been pushed back again, with the product now expected to arrive in late 2027, according to a report cited by multiple Apple-focused outlets. The same report says a lighter “Vision Air” headset is not expected until 2029. The timeline changes affect two of Apple’s anticipated wearable devices: a…

A United Airlines flight bound for Spain turned back midair and returned to Newark Liberty International Airport after a possible security threat was reported while the plane was en route. The aircraft had departed from Newark, New Jersey, on an international route to Spain when the issue arose. United made the decision to reverse course…

Iran has reopened access to a network of underground missile facilities that were previously struck during the war, according to published reports, and is presenting the sites as operational as it signals readiness to launch missiles across the Middle East. The reports, published by The Jerusalem Post, CNN and The Times of Israel, describe Iranian…

Apple is preparing to release updated versions of Apple TV and the HomePod mini this fall, according to a report. The same report says a refresh of the Siri Remote is also possible as part of the next Apple TV update. The reported launches would bring new hardware revisions to Apple’s living-room lineup: the Apple…

Matt Brown, a cast member of Discovery’s reality series “Alaskan Bush People,” has died at 43 after his body was recovered from a river in Washington state, according to multiple published reports. Brown was known to viewers as part of the Brown family featured on the long-running series, which followed the family’s off-grid lifestyle. Reports…

Las Vegas police have arrested a teenage competitor in connection with the stabbing of three horses during a barrel racing event in the city, according to published reports. The incident was reported at the South Point event venue during the NBHA Las Vegas Super Show, an equestrian competition that draws riders and horses from around…

Israeli forces have captured Beaufort Castle, a Crusader-era fortress in southern Lebanon, as Israel’s ground operation there expands, according to multiple published reports. The site, known as Beaufort Castle, sits on high ground overlooking parts of southern Lebanon and nearby areas. It has long been viewed as a strategic position because of its elevation and…

SoftBank is planning up to 75 billion euros in artificial intelligence investments in France, a major proposed outlay aimed at expanding AI-focused infrastructure as Europe seeks to close the gap with the United States and China. The plan centers on building and backing AI data centers in France. SoftBank, the Japan-based technology investor, is positioning…

Israel said its forces seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as troops expanded a ground offensive in the area, marking a new phase of operations in the cross-border conflict. The Israel Defense Forces announced the capture of the historic hilltop fortress, also known as Qala’at al-Shqif, describing it as a strategic position. Multiple news outlets…

The U.S. military fired a missile into the engine room of a blockade runner after the vessel ignored more than 20 warnings, according to a report by Fortune. The incident involved U.S. forces taking action against a ship described as a blockade runner. The missile strike was directed at the vessel’s engine room, a move…