NATO air defenses shot down an Iranian missile that was headed toward Turkish airspace, according to Turkish officials. The interception, reported by multiple news outlets, marks a significant escalation risk on NATO’s southeastern flank and immediately raised the stakes for regional air security. Turkey said the missile was destroyed before it could penetrate deeper into…

Anthropic’s artificial intelligence tool Claude is being used by the U.S. military as part of a campaign in Iran, according to recent reports, placing a high-profile commercial AI system at the center of an escalating national security operation and a bitter feud surrounding its use. The Washington Post reported that Claude has become central to…

A father has filed a lawsuit against Google, alleging the company’s Gemini chatbot drove his son into a fatal delusion. The complaint centers on interactions the son allegedly had with Gemini, which the suit claims contributed to a break from reality that ended in the young man’s death. The father is seeking to hold Google…

Apple on Monday announced the MacBook Neo, a new low-cost laptop priced at $599 that the company says is powered by the A18 Pro chip and is designed to broaden the entry point to the Mac lineup. The MacBook Neo is Apple’s cheapest Mac laptop to date, according to published reports tied to the announcement….

Apple announced a new high-end monitor, the Studio Display XDR, highlighting a 120Hz refresh rate and mini-LED technology as part of an updated Studio Display lineup aimed at professional workflows. The company also unveiled a refreshed Studio Display alongside the new Studio Display XDR, framing the releases as options for creators and other pro users…

Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States will make a “series of announcements” aimed at supporting oil trade in the Gulf, signaling additional steps by the administration as it focuses on the security and functioning of a key global energy corridor. Bessent’s remarks come as the White House and the Pentagon face heightened attention on…

Google has turned Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app, giving the music-identification tool its own home on the phone rather than leaving it tucked inside system settings. Now Playing is a long-running Pixel feature that identifies songs playing nearby and surfaces the track information on the lock screen and in notifications. With the…

The Los Angeles Lakers earned a win over the New Orleans Pelicans, and postgame player grades quickly followed as multiple outlets evaluated individual performances from the matchup. Silver Screen and Roll published “Player Grades: Lakers vs. Pelicans,” offering its assessment of how the Lakers’ rotation fared in the game. LeBron Wire also released a grading…

Nvidia and Amazon have temporarily closed their offices in Dubai as U.S.-Iran war conditions disrupt regional operations, while dozens of Google employees have been left stranded, according to CNBC. The moves affect U.S. tech companies with a presence in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city, a major hub for corporate offices and regional travel. CNBC…

Christina Applegate has revealed that she had an abortion when she was 19 while in an abusive relationship, writing that the experience left her feeling like she “lost” herself. The disclosure appears in her memoir, in which the actor describes the situation and its lasting emotional impact. Applegate, known for roles in “Married… with Children”…

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic primary in a Texas Senate race, CNN projected Tuesday night, positioning him as his party’s nominee heading into the general election. The projection came as Texas voters cast ballots in the state’s primary elections. Talarico, a sitting member of the Texas House, emerged from the Democratic…

T-Mobile has introduced a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra “On Us” promotion that does not require a trade-in or a number port-in, positioning the offer as a simpler path to getting Samsung’s newest flagship device through monthly bill credits. The deal centers on customers obtaining a Galaxy S26 Ultra from T-Mobile with the device cost covered…