Business Electronic Arts Closes Record $55 Billion Private Equity Buyout Electronic Arts has completed a record $55 billion sale to PIF, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners, ending its public-market listing.
World Russian Barrage Kills 17 in Kyiv Region as Air Defences Fall Short Russian missiles and drones killed 17 people and injured at least 44 around Kyiv, renewing Ukraine's appeal for Patriot interceptors.
Technology Alphabet Reshapes AI Leadership as Hassabis Takes Chief Scientist Role Alphabet gives Demis Hassabis a new chief scientist role, puts Koray Kavukcuoglu in operational control of DeepMind and backs a venture led by departing Google researchers.
Sports United States beats Guatemala to secure 2027 U-20 World Cup place The United States rallied from a goal down to beat Guatemala 3-1 in Puebla, reach the Concacaf U-20 semifinals and qualify for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Science Spent Falcon 9 Stage Reaches Moon as Scientists Await Impact Evidence A spent Falcon 9 stage was expected to hit the Moon at 06:35 UTC, offering a rare test of impact models as scientists await orbital confirmation.
Politics Michigan Senate Primary Remains Too Close to Call Abdul El-Sayed held a narrow lead over Haley Stevens in Michigan's unresolved Democratic Senate primary, with about 95% of votes counted.
Health Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak Puts Jalapeños Under Investigation Minnesota is investigating 110 Salmonella Javiana infections tied to quick-service restaurants, with jalapeños suspected and a federal traceback underway.
Environment El Niño and Ocean Heat Raise Risk of Record Global Temperatures Scientists say a strengthening El Niño and record ocean warmth could push 2026 toward the global heat record, with 2027 even more likely to set a new high.
Entertainment Locarno Film Festival Opens With 233 Works and Keaton Centenary The 79th Locarno Film Festival begins an 11-day program of 233 works, 103 world premieres and a centenary cine-concert for Buster Keaton's The General.
Business SpaceX Revenue Jumps 92% in First Public Quarter SpaceX revenue surged 92% to $7.81 billion in its first public-company quarter, while heavy AI and Starship spending kept it in the red.
World Israel and Lebanon Open New Rome Talks on Southern Withdrawal Israeli and Lebanese teams began U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on another southern withdrawal zone as demolitions and disputes over disarmament continue.
Technology US Drafts Ban on Chinese Optical Parts for AI Data Centers The FCC is preparing a possible ban on new Chinese optical transceiver models, testing the security and resilience of the U.S. AI supply chain.