After years of playing it safe with general artificial intelligence, Apple next week is set to join an AI arms race that many think will define the future of technology.777 min read
The commission has sent subpoenas to the tech giant and an AI startup, asking whether their partnership evaded a required government review.34 min read
Members of the religious right at Israel’s annual flag march called for resettling Gaza and the complete defeat of Hamas.224 min read
The economy’s charge through higher interest rates is putting unprecedented sums into consumers’ pockets. But the historic gains aren’t without a potential downside.3745 min read
The vote was designed to show the contrast between the two parties headed into the election. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sees the fallout from the 2022 abortion ruling as galvanizing voters again.6076 min read
Putin said that any deal for the release of Evan Gershkovich would depend on behind-the-scenes discussions, and he emphasized the importance of reciprocity in any potential prisoner exchange.6 min read
Russia’s population has been in decline for years, and the war in Ukraine has made matters worse.299 min read
Europe’s ASML makes some of the most advanced chip-making machines. Its CEO must balance Western demands to curb China’s access while keeping a foothold in one of its biggest markets.66 min read
The iconic Amangiri luxury resort is offering residences priced from $5 million to $12.5 million for the lot alone.5 min read
Nationalist parties foresee strong results in EU elections this week but divisions over Ukraine, migration and history could blunt their impact.7 min read
The league is closing in on deals with NBC, ESPN and Amazon that would go into effect after the 2024-2025 season and include rights to WNBA telecasts.2138 min read
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U.S.
Participants in meetings said the 81-year-old president performed poorly at times. The White House said Biden is sharp and his critics are playing partisan politics.7,719Long read
The plan to charge drivers $15 to enter the city was set to take effect later this month.3663 min read
Some demonstrations are persisting at American universities as the school year winds down.2392 min read
Prosecutors try to convince jurors that the president’s son lied about his drug use during a 2018 firearm purchase.2 min read
Business & Finance
The Texas Stock Exchange has raised about $120 million from investors including BlackRock and Citadel Securities.6194 min read
The investment’s size hasn’t been finalized, and it still requires local officials’ approval—but it represents Musk’s latest step to supercharge his entry into the artificial-intelligence race.3 min read
The co-founder of the one-time media juggernaut will host a new podcast with Bill Maher as a recurring guest.197 min read
MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Sean Combs harnessed his bad boy image to transform the way music stars do business. Allegations of rape, forced drugging and sexual harassment have shattered his legacy.185Long read
Life & Leisure
Can you reserve a deck chair? Should you tip the attendant? A keeper of one of Miami’s most coveted hotel pools weighs in.152 min read
Iced tea needn’t be a watered-down version of the hot kind. Here, the bags worth brewing this summer, in intense flavors and equally vivid hues.4 min read
Sports
As Boston prepares to take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, they have a weird advantage. Even their lousiest shooter is a good one.884 min read
World
French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to commemorate the more than 50,000 French civilians killed in U.S. and British air raids during World War II.8617 min read
Canadian border agents are set to begin strike action on Friday afternoon unless they secure a new labor agreement from the government with hefty pay increases, their union said.2 min read
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