Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 4 storm in the eastern Pacific late on Monday and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore.
A Ukrainian naval drone successfully destroyed a Russian kamikaze drone boat in what marks an escalating drone-on-drone naval warfare development. This signals a new phase in maritime combat where autonomous systems are now hunting each other, reshaping naval defense strategies.
Trump announced a deal granting the U.S. 'permanent control' over Greenland's security, though details remain unclear and Denmark hasn't confirmed. This represents a major geopolitical shift in Arctic sovereignty and could reshape NATO dynamics and access to critical Arctic resources.
Russia is using its nuclear energy infrastructure and expertise as a strategic tool to influence U.S. policy and international relations. This adds nuclear power to Moscow's existing playbook of energy leverage, creating new vulnerabilities for Western energy security.
Paramount settled with California AG Rob Bonta over antitrust concerns, clearing the path for its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal removes a major regulatory hurdle in what would be one of the biggest media consolidations in recent years.
Google was fined $463 million by EU regulators for violating location data privacy rules. The penalty underscores Europe's continued crackdown on Big Tech's data practices and signals stricter enforcement of digital privacy protections.
Tesla has reopened reservations for its long-delayed Roadster supercar with a hefty $50,000 deposit requirement. This suggests the electric sports car may finally be nearing production after years of delays, testing buyer enthusiasm with the steep upfront cost.
The new 'Resident Evil' film opened to a franchise-record $108.3M worldwide while 'Coyote Vs. Acme' approaches $100M globally. The strong horror franchise performance and unexpected sleeper hit demonstrate audiences are still turning out for both established IP and quirky original concepts.
Taylor Swift will receive MTV's inaugural Artist Director Honors at the VMAs, recognizing her creative control over music videos. The new award category acknowledges the growing importance of artists' visual storytelling and cements Swift's influence on music video culture.
Chad Gilbert, guitarist and founding member of pop-punk band New Found Glory, has died at age 45. His passing is a significant loss for the pop-punk community that defined 2000s alternative music and influenced a generation of musicians.