Trump meets Syrian leader, tossing previous foreign policy taboos - The Washington Post

The day began with pomp in the Saudi capital and ended in Qatar after the U.S. leader was greeted with camels and sped to what he said was a “perfecto” marble palace.

Google DeepMind creates super-advanced AI that can invent new algorithms - Ars Technica

AlphaEvolve has already made Google’s data centers more efficient and improved Tensor chips.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Prosecution concludes direct questioning of Cassie Ventura in federal sex trafficking case. Cross examination will begin tomorrow. - Yahoo

The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul has been charged by federal prosecutors with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in...



Georgetown researcher released from ICE custody after judge’s order - The Washington Post

Badar Kahn Suri, who has been held in Texas since March, is expected to return to Virginia after a federal judge found he raised substantial First and Fifth amendment claims.

Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill - AP News

There were cheers when Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition. But there's still more work to…

E&C Republicans advance health care piece of GOP tax bill after marathon markup - Politico

Democrats and Republicans clashed throughout the night over the bill's Medicaid provisions.



Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey - BBC

The Russian president had been challenged by Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky to meet in person at the talks on Thursday.

Material 3 Expressive drops nav drawers on phones as short bottom bars return - 9to5Google

Google released new and updated components for Material 3 Expressive, with several changes that impact what's recommended for app navigation.

Tom Cruise’s Crazy, Death-Defying Stunts Land 5-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation at ‘Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Premiere - Variety

Tom Cruise returned to Cannes three years after "Top Gun Maverick" to electrify the festival all over again with his final "Mission: Impossible" film.



Cooper Flagg on heading to Mavericks as top pick in NBA Draft: 'I think it would be a really cool opportunity' - CBS Sports

Flagg is excited to join a Dallas franchise with pieces to compete early in his NBA career

GOP leaders draw the line at Trump’s Library of Congress takeover - Politico

Quiet resistance from top Republicans has kept Trump officials out — for now.

How Celtics’ Wyc Grousbeck Reacted To Jayson Tatum’s Injury - NESN

Boston Celtics lead governor Wyc Grousbeck reacted to the devastating injury suffered by star Jayson Tatum.



Ancient reptile footprints upend theories about when animals evolved to live on land - NBC News

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal, dated to around 350 million years ago.

Newly issued eToro shares jump in Nasdaq debut. It’s a bullish sign for IPOs. - MarketWatch

The mobile trading platform’s shares rise 29% in their first day of trading, elevating hopes for upcoming stock-market debuts

Donovan Mitchell Says He Hasn't Slept Since Cavs' NBA Playoff Exit, Watched Game Twice - Bleacher Report

Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell is having a hard time getting over Tuesday's Game 5 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, which ended his season.