After Setbacks, Ford Says Its Affordable Electric Truck Is on Track (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.
Ted Turner, CNN founder who pioneered cable TV news, dies at 87 | CNN (Thanks to Cole for this one)
Ted Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87 - The New York Times
As one of the most important figures in media history, he oversaw a vast cable empire of news, sports and entertainment channels.
Shooting at Oklahoma lakeside party sends at least 18 to hospitals | AP News (Thanks to Sam for this one)
A weekend shooting at a lakeside park in Oklahoma that left nearly two dozen people injured erupted when a group began arguing at an unsanctioned party packed with young adults, a witness said Monday.
Authorities were continuing to search for suspects Monday in the shooting that critically injured at least three of those hurt. No arrests have been made.
The A.I. Industry Is Booming. When Will It Actually Make Money?
As Elon Musk sues his former OpenAI partners, A.I. companies are expanding rapidly, but profits are still scarce.
OpenAI president, Greg Brockman, discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
White House Considers Vetting A.I. Models Before They Are Released
The Trump administration, which took a noninterventionist approach to artificial intelligence, is now discussing imposing oversight on A.I. models before they are made publicly available.
Pentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work
The agreements with the technology companies come amid the Defense Department’s dispute with Anthropic.
The Pentagon had previously confirmed deals with Elon Musk’s xAI, OpenAI and Google. In addition, the Pentagon said it had reached deals with Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Nvidia and Reflection AI, a start-up.
Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument
A 15-year-old boy was also hit. The motorcade of Vice President JD Vance had passed through the area shortly before the shooting.
Live Updates: U.S. sinks 7 small Iranian boats as Iran launches attacks on UAE and ships in Strait of Hormuz (Thanks to Graydon for keeping up!)
Trump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in Iran
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
The Growing Rift Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Explained - The New York Times
Officials say competition between the countries is healthy. But tensions are mounting over energy quotas, regional conflicts and their different visions for the Middle East.
Trump Tries to Downplay Economic Effects of the Iran War - The New York Times
At a White House event for Small Business Week, he described the economy as “roaring” and predicted that gas prices would go down soon.
As Oil Prices Stay High, China Doubles Down on Wind Power - The New York Times
An industrial policy of subsidies and import restrictions laid the foundations for China to become almost as dominant in wind turbines as in solar panels.
The Met Gala’s Embrace of Jeff Bezos Causes a Backlash - The New York Times
Protesters have found a perfect foil in Amazon’s founder, the gala’s lead sponsor this year.
Someone Has to Be Happy. Why Not Lauren Sánchez Bezos? - The New York Times
Opinion | How Lauren Sánchez Bezos Inspired ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ - The New York Times
These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks - The New York Times
People in Costa Rica and other Latin American, Asian and African countries are increasingly buying electric vehicles to avoid spiking fuel prices.
Costa Ricans buy more electric vehicles per person than almost any other country in the Western Hemisphere, a fact that would not surprise anyone stopping recently at the Croc Skywalk, a tourist attraction above a slow-moving river where people can gawk at sunbathing crocodiles.
Numerous electric vehicles, most of them made by Chinese companies like Geely and BYD, were parked outside a gift shop and restaurant near the skywalk, about an hour and a half south of San José, the capital.
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| Kattia Cambronero, a lawmaker in the Legislative Assembly, says electric cars can provide energy security to Costa Rica. |
MV Hondius cruise ship at center of suspected deadly hantavirus outbreak refused permission to dock (Thanks to Bernadette for this one)
The luxury MV Hondius cruise ship at the center of a deadly suspected hantavirus outbreak has been refused permission to dock in the West African island nation of Cape Verde, officials said Monday.
Roughly 150 people are currently trapped on the Dutch cruise liner off the African coast after three passengers died and others became seriously sick with symptoms.
The ship, which was on a weekslong polar cruise from Argentina to Antarctica, had requested help from local health authorities on Sunday following the latest death.
Iran's leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities | AP News (Thanks to Graydon for this one)
Why Countries Are Stocking Up on Gold - The New York Times
As risk has escalated, central banks have bought more gold to stash in reserve. A widening Middle East war could add to the urgency.
Where in the World Is All That Gold Stored? - The New York Times
As central banks buy more gold, where to put all that heavy metal is an increasingly important question. Reserves must be secure and ready to trade in a crisis.
Why So Many People Already Own Shares of Elon Musk’s SpaceX - The New York Times
Even before the rocket company holds a major initial public offering, many people own stock in it through so-called special purpose vehicles.
Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company is about to hold what could be the largest initial public offering ever, allowing anyone to own its stock after 24 years as a private firm. So why does it seem that so many people already do?
The answer lies in the opaque market for private company shares, driven largely by what are known as special purpose vehicles, or S.P.V.s. These legal entities, which are designed to hold assets like equities, have become a popular way to invest in private company stock as groups of investors can pool money for a single investment.
A Midterm Clash of A.I. Giants Escalates as a Tech Billionaire Jumps In
Chris Larsen, who hails from California, plans to spend $3.5 million to help Alex Bores, a New York congressional candidate at the center of a proxy war over A.I. regulation.
A.I. Helps Online Ad Businesses Boom - The New York Times
Google and Meta are enjoying a digital ad boom, as artificial intelligence automates marketing and drives record sales.
Something Liberals and Conservatives Agree On: Hatred of Data Centers - The New York Times
Americans have soured on the projects, polls show, and the sentiment is profoundly bipartisan. How that will change our politics?
Elon Musk’s A.I. Claims of Danger Face Limits in OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
One of Elon Musk’s abiding fears is that A.I. could one day threaten humans. But the jurors deciding his suit against OpenAI probably won’t hear about it.
Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years - The New York Times
While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.
Opinion | Trump Is the One Without the Cards at the Poker Table - The New York Times
This is an explainer of asymmetric warfare in the modern age and how superpowers like the U.S., Russia, and China are actually at a disadvantage in many cases.
Obamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs Rise - The New York Times
Americans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.
Initial sign-ups had already fallen by about 1.2 million people. But insurance companies, state officials and industry analysts are reporting that many more have lost Obamacare coverage now that people are facing long-term higher costs. Many insurers and analysts are estimating overall declines of about 20 percent, dropping to around 19 million from the 24 million who were covered under the A.C.A. last year.
‘A false narrative around a paedophile’: Michael Jackson biopic criticised by Leaving Neverland director | Movies | The Guardian (Thanks to Sara for this one)
Dan Reed says the film recasts abuse allegations as lies and sidesteps Jackson’s relationships with children
The British monarch expanded on the theme that he expressed in an afternoon address to Congress, aiming to repair strained U.S.-British ties.
This time, the king’s speech was full of jokes.
Read the complete transcript of King Charles III's speech to Congress
Leaked Code for Anthropic’s Claude Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era - The New York Times
Artificial intelligence tools are making it faster than ever to reproduce creative work. Does copyright even matter anymore?
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| Sigrid Jin, a student at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, used A.I. agents to rewrite leaked Anthropic code. Photo by Grant Harder/NYT. |
Sam Altman’s Next High-Wire Act: Getting OpenAI to Make More Money - The New York Times
Mr. Altman, who has faced criticism over OpenAI’s direction, has culled company projects and is trying to be more disciplined with strategy.
The artificial intelligence giant has reportedly fallen behind on its own user and revenue targets, raising questions about its data center and I.P.O. plans
OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful GPT-5.5 Model - The New York Times
The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.
Elon Musk, who split from OpenAI years after cofounding it as a nonprofit in 2015, said it was putting commercial interests over the public’s. A company lawyer said Mr. Musk had sued because he did not get his way.
What Elon Musk’s Clash With Sam Altman of OpenAI Is Really About - The New York Times
Mr. Musk’s lawsuit against Mr. Altman and OpenAI makes the case that all-encompassing greed is Silicon Valley’s defining feature.
Elon Musk Assails Sam Altman on Social Media Before OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
Mr. Musk’s posts on X have pushed his narrative that OpenAI has lost its way.
Here Are the Key Players in the OpenAI Trial - The New York Times
Elon Musk, Sam Altman and several other key artificial intelligence industry figures are slated to testify in the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets - The New York Times
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
What Is OPEC, and How Does the Oil Cartel Influence Petroleum Prices? - The New York Times
The group of oil-producing countries supplied more than 25 percent of the world’s oil before the war in Iran. Its members have influenced energy markets through the years.
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way - The New York Times
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her - The New York Times
Ms. Comey, a former federal prosecutor who handled cases against Jeffery Epstein and Sean Combs, claimed in her suit that she was fired for political reasons.
The authorities say the California man stormed a black-tie gala on Saturday seeking to kill the president.
Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed - The New York Times
The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.
Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey - The New York Times
The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.
What to Know About the Kimmel vs. Trump Feud - The New York Times
The president and first lady took exception to a joke. Jimmy Kimmel defended it.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel - The New York Times
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
A conversation with Sean Westwood, a professor at Dartmouth who tracks political violence and Americans’ perceptions of it.
Jamie Ding’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Streak Comes to an End - The New York Times
Jamie Ding, a self-described “faceless bureaucrat” from New Jersey, became a TV sensation during his 31-game winning streak. His streak is the fifth-longest in “Jeopardy!” history. He fell just one win short of matching James Holzhauer’s 2019 run, and he left the Alex Trebek Stage with more than $880,000 in winnings.
Even Before the Gunfire. Many Guests Bore the Scars of Political Violence - The New York Times (Thanks to Haadi for this one)
Live updates: Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting expected to appear in court | CNN Politics (Thanks to Sam for this one)
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| Representative Steve Scalise, Republican of Louisiana, was seen being escorted to a secure room on Saturday. Mr. Scalise was shot at a congressional baseball game practice in 2017. Photo by | Salwan Georges for The New York Times. |
Vaccines reach millions left behind (and 8 more good news stories giving us hope this spring) | The IRC (Thanks to Joe for this one)
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| Epidemiology expert Mebratu travels to communities in Ethiopia for vaccination outreach. Photo: Martha Tadesse for the IRC |
