Oil prices rose in the latest session as traders kept a close watch on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the potential risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows. The move higher in crude came as markets remained sensitive to geopolitical developments tied to the U.S.-Iran standoff. Trading centered…

Police in Oklahoma announced an arrest in a party shooting that left one person dead and 22 others injured, marking a major step in an investigation that drew widespread attention across the state and beyond. Authorities said a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, which happened at a party. Police…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to end an accelerated training pathway for new recruits and return to a longer, standard course for new immigration officers, according to recent reports. Multiple outlets have reported that ICE plans to scrap the shortened training program that had been used to bring new personnel into the field…

Alaska Air Group has launched a $500 million debt offering, moving to raise fresh financing as jet fuel costs climb amid the war involving Iran, according to Reuters. The company announced a proposed offering of senior notes, with multiple outlets reporting the size at $500 million. Stock Titan reported the notes are expected to be…

France has moved its aircraft carrier strike group toward the Strait of Hormuz for a possible defensive mission aimed at helping secure one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, according to reports from The Associated Press and other outlets. The deployment involves France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its accompanying warships, which have…

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman’s OpenAI is now the subject of active wagering on prediction markets, where traders are assigning changing odds to whether Musk ultimately prevails in court. The case pits Musk, the Tesla and X owner who helped found OpenAI, against OpenAI and its leadership, including CEO Sam Altman. The dispute is…

Elon Musk left OpenAI after a contentious period marked by disagreements over control, funding, and direction, according to testimony from OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman. Brockman described Musk’s departure in accounts reported by multiple outlets, including TechCrunch, the BBC, WIRED, and NBC News, as the relationship between Musk and OpenAI’s leadership deteriorated. Brockman, a…

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a lawsuit claiming the company misled customers about the timing of new AI-related Siri features, according to Reuters. The settlement resolves allegations that Apple promoted upcoming Siri capabilities and that buyers were led to expect those upgrades sooner than they ultimately arrived. The case focused on…

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick is scheduled to appear before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday to answer questions about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, according to multiple published reports. The hearing will put a sitting Cabinet official before lawmakers examining the circumstances and extent of any ties to Epstein, the late financier whose criminal case…

There are three days remaining for attendees to lock in an offer for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 that discounts a second ticket by 50%, according to a recent TechCrunch notice about the event. The promotion applies to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 passes and is framed as a limited-time registration incentive. The offer is tied specifically to the…

A new reMarkable device dubbed the “Paper Pure” has surfaced in a leak describing it as a lower-cost e-ink tablet with an advertised three-week runtime. The report, published by Notebookcheck, frames the Paper Pure as a more affordable alternative within reMarkable’s lineup. The leaked details focus on battery life, with the device described as capable…

Senate Republicans have proposed setting aside $1 billion for White House security upgrades as President Donald Trump pursues plans for a new ballroom, prompting sharp backlash from Democrats who argue the measure could end up supporting the project. The proposal, described in recent reporting by outlets including Axios, The New York Times, and local television…