Anthropic's Dario Amodei urged the AI industry to slow down, saying companies have not been honest about the technology's risks. Rivals voiced support, while lawmakers and President Trump offered differing responses.

A Russian strike hit western Ukraine near the Polish border, killing three people, as questions grew over a proposed pause in attacks on energy sites by both sides.

President Trump has called on Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, tying the attacks to higher diesel prices and fuel shortages.

President Trump has proposed sending $5,000 checks to Americans, describing them as a 'dividend,' but House Speaker Mike Johnson says any such payments would require congressional approval.

President Donald Trump said a proposal for Canada to become an associate member of the European Union could amount to a 'hostile act,' as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signals openness to deeper ties with Europe.