The White House removed its Tetris-style “Build the Wall” game after The Tetris Company said it was not involved and takes copyright infringement seriously. Other arcade games tied to Trump administration messaging remain online.
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Hurricane Lowell passed west of Hawaii but caused widespread damage on Kauai, cutting power to tens of thousands and flooding roads. Officials reported extensive damage, evacuations and continuing surf hazards even after warnings were lifted.
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a Trump-backed midterm convention aimed at boosting turnout and fundraising. Some GOP candidates in competitive races are skipping the event, citing district work and concerns about national political headwinds.
Anthropic safety researcher Evan Hubinger said he believes there is a greater than 10% chance AI “could kill all humans” within the next decade. His warning followed the resignation of another Anthropic researcher who accused leading AI companies of racing toward self-improving superintelligence.
Public financial disclosures show President Trump gave holiday cash gifts to four aides, including $45,000 each to Natalie Harp, Margo Martin and Chamberlain Harris. The White House said the gifts were unrelated to official duties and permissible under legal and ethical standards.
Russian drones killed two people at a Ukraine-Moldova border crossing, while Ukrainian drones killed four in Novorossiysk, Russian officials said. The attacks came as US-led diplomatic efforts continued, with Moscow and Kyiv still divided over direct talks.
Republicans are holding a rare two-day midterm convention in Dallas with President Trump headlining both nights. The event is meant to boost turnout, but some vulnerable GOP candidates are skipping it as Democrats look to tie them to the president.
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in the latest-finishing match in US Open history. The American will face Frances Tiafoe in an all-American semifinal Friday.