U.S. authorities denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup, citing unspecified “vetting concerns.” The decision has drawn criticism from Somali sports officials and civil rights advocates amid broader scrutiny of U.S. travel restrictions affecting the tournament.
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Iran and Israel said they halted attacks after President Trump urged both sides to stop firing amid a fragile truce. Both governments warned they would respond forcefully if the other side resumed strikes.
OpenAI said it has submitted a confidential S-1 filing, giving the ChatGPT maker the option to pursue an IPO. The move follows similar filings by Anthropic and SpaceX as major AI companies seek more capital for computing power and model development.
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake off western Cuba was felt across parts of Florida on Monday, including Miami, Tampa and Orlando. Officials said there were no significant injuries, major property damage or tsunami threat.
A new Science study by a Federal Reserve Bank of New York economist finds remote work is linked to more isolation, poorer mental well-being and greater use of mental health services. The effects were especially pronounced among remote workers who live alone.
A stabbing Sunday evening at New York City’s Penn Station injured multiple people, with NBC News reporting six injuries and the BBC reporting five. A suspect was taken into custody, and a senior law enforcement official told NBC there were no preliminary signs of terrorism.
Nithya Raman has narrowly overtaken Spencer Pratt for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, positioning her for a possible runoff against Mayor Karen Bass. California’s slow ballot count also continues to shape the governor’s race, where Xavier Becerra has advanced and Steve Hilton leads for the second spot.
A federal lawsuit seeks to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The suit alleges improper authorization, private financial benefit and violations involving federal parkland and construction approvals.