Rivian Automotive said it is raising its 2026 delivery outlook after reporting strong customer demand in the second quarter, marking a notable shift in expectations for the electric-vehicle maker as it works to scale production and broaden its lineup. The company updated its longer-term forecast on the heels of a stronger second-quarter performance, citing demand…

President Donald Trump took his first trip aboard a newly designated Air Force One aircraft that was gifted by Qatar and later retrofitted for presidential travel, according to multiple news reports. Photos from the flight show Trump boarding and traveling on the aircraft during the maiden voyage. The trip used a Qatari jet that has…

Google has lost its final appeal against a multibillion-dollar European Union antitrust penalty tied to its Android business, leaving the company on the hook for a record fine that has been litigated for years. The decision came from the EU’s top court, which upheld a penalty originally imposed by European regulators and later set at…

Russian missile and drone attacks hit Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring scores, according to multiple reports. The strikes came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a “massive strike.” The attacks struck Ukraine’s capital as air defenses worked overnight against incoming weapons, the reports said. Damage was reported across Kyiv, with casualties…

The U.S. Treasury has selected exchange-traded funds from State Street, BlackRock and Vanguard as investment options for “Trump Accounts,” according to Reuters. The decision identifies specific ETFs from three of the country’s biggest asset managers to be used within the accounts. Reuters reported that the Treasury picked State Street, BlackRock and Vanguard funds for the…

Meta said WhatsApp’s planned username feature includes safeguards designed to prevent scams and impersonation, after Indian authorities raised cybersecurity concerns and sought clarity on how the change could be misused. The company’s response came as the Indian government scrutinized the feature and, according to local reports, directed Meta not to roll it out while officials…

Asian stock markets opened lower Thursday as declines in major chipmakers weighed on regional indexes, while investors waited for key U.S. jobs data expected to shape expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next moves. The pullback was broad across parts of Asia, with chip-related shares among the weakest areas of the market. The decline followed a…

Reports and commentary circulating this week have linked Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to a possible wedding tied to Madison Square Garden, the New York City venue long branded as “The World’s Most Famous Arena.” No public announcement has been made by Swift, Kelce, their representatives, Madison Square Garden, or…

Kyiv came under attack after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia was planning a “massive” strike on Ukraine, according to multiple published reports. The attack on the Ukrainian capital involved missiles and drones, the reports said. The Japan Times reported that five people were wounded in the strikes on Kyiv. Other coverage described damage…

Donald Trump used the opening of his presidential library to draw a personal comparison to Theodore Roosevelt, praising the former president as a “great he-man” and suggesting the two men share a bond. The remarks came during a lavish opening event for Trump’s library, where he spoke about Roosevelt in admiring terms while addressing supporters…

A bomb blast in Monaco injured Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev and several members of his family, prompting a manhunt and an attempted-assassination investigation, according to multiple reports. Authorities in the principality are treating the explosion as a deliberate attack and are searching for the suspect or suspects responsible. The incident has drawn international attention because…

The Trump family has drawn fresh scrutiny after recent reports detailed lucrative business activity tied to the Middle East, alongside other major income streams disclosed in separate accounts of former President Donald Trump’s finances. The Wall Street Journal reported on “Trump Family Rakes in Cash From Middle East Deals,” describing a slate of business dealings…