Microsoft explored a possible acquisition of the AI coding startup Cursor before the company entered into a deal with SpaceX that includes an option to buy the startup, according to people familiar with the discussions. The talks involving Microsoft did not result in an acquisition, the sources said. Cursor later moved forward with a SpaceX…

Cursor has reached a $60 billion agreement with SpaceX, a blockbuster deal led by Cursor’s 25-year-old CEO, who previously interned at Google. The agreement links the fast-rising company and Elon Musk’s space and satellite powerhouse in what ranks among the largest corporate partnerships disclosed in recent headlines. The CEO’s background as a former Google intern…

A federal appeals court has blocked California from enforcing a state law that would have required federal agents working in the state to wear identification. The ruling prevents California from applying the requirement to federal officers, halting enforcement while the legal challenge proceeds. The decision came from a federal appeals court, according to reports from…

Elon Musk said millions of Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades to achieve what he described as true “Full Self-Driving,” acknowledging that existing vehicles may not be equipped to deliver the feature as it is ultimately intended. The comments put a spotlight on Tesla’s long-running effort to sell and continuously update its driver-assistance software, often…

Ukraine has restarted the transit of Russian oil to parts of Europe through the Druzhba pipeline, a move that cleared the way for the European Union to move forward on a 90-billion-euro loan package for Kyiv after a dispute involving Hungary, according to multiple reports. The restart involves Russian crude flowing through Ukraine via the…

A French soldier serving with the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has died from wounds suffered in an attack on the force, French media outlets reported, citing statements from French officials. The death marks a second French fatality linked to the same incident. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the soldier’s death, according to multiple…

A billionaire crypto backer has filed a lawsuit against the Trump family’s cryptocurrency firm, alleging he was subjected to extortion tied to his involvement with the venture, according to multiple published reports. The suit was reported by outlets including the BBC and The Wall Street Journal, which described allegations that the Trump family-linked crypto firm,…

A Louisiana mother who survived a shooting that killed her three children remains hospitalized with a bullet still lodged in her face, according to her cousin. The woman was wounded during the attack in Louisiana that left three of her children dead. Family members say she is still receiving hospital care and continues to suffer…

President Donald Trump announced an extension of a ceasefire involving Iran, saying the pause will remain in place until “discussion concluded,” according to multiple published reports. The announcement, carried by outlets including CBS News, described the extension as open-ended rather than set to a specific end date. Trump indicated the ceasefire would continue while talks…

Google has introduced the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, a new toolset aimed at helping companies build, deploy, and manage AI agents inside Google’s enterprise stack. The rollout brings agent development and oversight into a single platform positioned for business use. The product is being framed as part of a broader revamp of Gemini Enterprise, Google’s…

“Michael,” the upcoming feature film about Michael Jackson, is being positioned for a domestic opening weekend of $70 million or more, a start that would set a new benchmark for a music-biopic debut, according to industry reporting. The film’s early box office outlook was reported by Variety in coverage focused on opening-weekend expectations and the…

The Strait of Hormuz remained basically closed Monday after Iran seized ships in the vital waterway, even as President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire deadline tied to the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Iran said it has seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. CNBC reported the strait was…