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Tech NewsJudge blocks X rival from using Twitter name, but allows ‘Tweet’ for now
A federal judge temporarily barred an X rival from using the Twitter name, but found that X was likely to have abandoned the “Tweet” trademark and bird logo. The startup has since relaunched as Tweet.app.
Tech NewsAI compute provider Nscale is looking for $3.5B in pre-IPO financing
Nscale, which recently struck a $45 billion deal with Anthropic, is in talks to raise additional funds in anticipation of an upcoming IPO.
WorldLive Updates: Germany’s Far Right Tops Key State Race, but Falls Short of Power
The Alternative for Germany party is projected to finish first in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. But lacking a majority, without the help of other parties it cannot become the first far-right party to govern a state since 1945.
USATrump Administration Again Asks Supreme Court to Allow Mail Voting Restrictions
The filing puts the legality of the president’s push to impose limits on mail voting squarely before the justices even as states begin sending out ballots.
WorldChina’s New Graduates, Facing a Dire Job Market, Must Also Contend With A.I.
A record 12.7 million young people are looking for jobs as the country embraces artificial intelligence — and as the technology begins to upend the work force.
Tech NewsPhil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
Tech NewsNo little kids allowed, and other new info about Tesla’s Cybercab
The company says no children under 13 can ride -- even with a parent. That's more restrictive than the Model Y SUVs it's using as robotaxis.
Tech NewsXDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation
The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.
USAFor Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation
The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his former boss.
USAMan Arrested After Pushing Toward Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor
A spokeswoman for the campaign of Amy Acton, the Democratic nominee, said “multiple people” were injured when an “armed individual” lunged at her during a county fair.
WorldGermany’s Far Right Just Misses Majority in Crucial State Election
The Alternative for Germany, or AfD, trounced its rivals but was left unsure if it will be able to govern in Saxony-Anhalt. The result shocked Germany.
Tech NewsWhat will Apple’s John Ternus era look like?
It’s officially the Ternus era at Apple. Tim Cook stepped down as CEO this week, handing the company to former hardware chief John Ternus, whose first memo promised a “huge launch next week” — timing that puts Apple’s next iPhone event on his desk before he’s even settled in. Cook isn’t going far,
Tech NewsAnother swarm of OpenAI agents reached the open internet without the frontier lab’s knowledge
It's the latest failure of OpenAI's internal monitoring and security systems.
Tech NewsAuthors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
Authors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
SportRams expect WR Nacua, LT Jackson to play Thu.
The Rams do not expect wide receiver Puka Nacua and left tackle Alaric Jackson to be suspended for the season opener against the 49ers despite ongoing legal situations, head coach Sean McVay said.
USATrump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point.
From Oregon to Florida, officials are at once reassuring voters that their ballots are safe and encouraging them to use drop boxes or vote in person.
WorldWhen A.I. Starts Scheming
An unreleased model escaped human control and formed a swarm of A.I. agents. It was the kind breach that could cause chaos next time.
USAFor Fired DeSantis Campaign Staff Member, a Second Chance at State Dept.
The hiring of Nate Hochman, who lost his job amid an uproar over a video containing a Nazi symbol, underscores the administration’s willingness to overlook past transgressions.
Sport'Happy' Alcaraz cruises to quarterfinals at Open
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, 23, has advanced to the quarterfinals again at the US Open, and on Sunday, he made it look easy, posting an afternoon victory in straight sets over Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in the second match at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
WorldU.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Arrive in Kyiv After Talks With Putin
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met on Sunday with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, a day after talks with Vladimir V. Putin in Moscow.
USACargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Striking Vehicles
Officials said 5 others were injured. Flights were halted for hours at Miami International Airport after the Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overran its landing.
Tech NewsTechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
Tech NewsTravis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
The Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
SportNFL commish Goodell agrees to 4-year extension
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has finalized a new four-season extension that runs through the 2030 season.
USAThe Battle to Save General Donahue From Hegseth’s Army Purge
Gen. Christopher T. Donahue’s vision for fighting future wars won him powerful supporters around the world. Could they save his career?
SportNothing 'unfair' in U-M win, Western Michigan says
A day after the Broncos' last-second loss to Michigan, Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna said Sunday he didn't "discern anything unfair" with the Big Ten's replay decision that put an extra second on the clock, leading to the Wolverines' victory.
USANew Hampshire Democrats Sound an Alarm: ‘We’re Losing’
The state has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 2010. But Chris Pappas, the likely Democratic nominee, anticipates a tough race against a well-known opponent, John E. Sununu.
WorldAfD Victory in Saxony-Anhalt Sends a Signal to Europe
A vote in eastern Germany has given fresh momentum to hard-right parties hoping to win elections across Europe next year, analysts said.
SportSources: Giants, Winston reach 2-year extension
The Giants and backup quarterback Jameis Winston have agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract extension, a source confirmed to ESPN amid multiple reports.
Tech NewsOpenAI’s rogue agents keep escaping, with no formal process to investigate them
OpenAI’s latest agent swarm incident adds urgency to calls for independent investigations as researchers and lawmakers question whether AI labs should control the scope of their own safety reviews.