Anthropic says it identified and blocked efforts to misuse its Claude models, including attempts to develop biological weapons, even as current and former researchers press warnings about the pace of AI development.

Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, at its annual product showcase, the first such event led by the company's new chief executive. The company also altered its iPhone release cadence for the first time in seven years and presented the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and new smartwatch models.

Candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America won a series of Democratic primaries in Rhode Island, including the Providence mayor's race, renewing debate over the party's direction.

President Trump has promised Americans dividend checks of at least $5,000 and linked their prospects to Republican success in the midterm elections. The pledge has drawn scrutiny over how it would be funded and whether the checks would ever be sent.

On the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's killing, supporters of the Turning Point USA co-founder gathered across the country to mourn and to mark the continued work of the organization he helped build.