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Criminal profiler reveals 'extremely rare' red flag in case of suspected serial killer migrant in Texas

Criminal profiler warns suspected Texas serial killer migrant allegedly started killing at 18, calling it extremely rare and fearing additional victims.

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

Man shot at In-N-Out drive-thru drove family to safety with bullet lodged in head

Oregon police arrested two men in connection with the shooting of a father struck by a bullet while pulling out of an In-N-Out drive-thru in February.

Created as IDs, dog tags became a crucial link between military families and fallen troops

Military identification tags — popularly known as dog tags — became standard issue for U.S. troops at the request of an Army chaplain concerned about identifying fallen soldiers at the beginning of the 20th century.

Trump administration prepares to seek Raúl Castro indictment as it pressures Cuba, AP sources say

The Justice Department is preparing to seek an indictment against former Cuban President Raúl Castro, three people familiar with the matter tell The Associated Press.

Criminal profiler reveals 'extremely rare' red flag in case of suspected serial killer migrant in Texas

Criminal profiler warns suspected Texas serial killer migrant allegedly started killing at 18, calling it extremely rare and fearing additional victims.

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

Around the world

The balikbayan box: The way Filipino Americans have sent love all the way back home

Beginning in the 1970s, just about every Filipino household in America was either hauling balikbayan boxes in person or mailing them to relatives back in the Philippines.

Kyiv mourns as death toll from Russian attack in the Ukrainian capital rises to 24

The death toll from a Russian missile attack that flattened a Kyiv apartment building has risen to 24.

Trump faces split among retired US commanders over whether to resume Iran strikes

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on "massive life support" as retired U.S. commanders debate whether to resume military operations against Tehran.

North Korea updates constitution to require automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: report

North Korea's revised constitution reportedly requires an automatic nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is killed, according to intelligence briefings.

Second suspected oil slick near Iran raises fears of major disaster in vital global oil corridor

Maritime intelligence firm detects a second suspected oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island as a larger spill moves toward Saudi Arabian waters.

Taiwan watches Trump-Xi meeting for signs China will test US resolve

Experts say Xi Jinping may seek to influence President Trump to make certain concessions over Taiwan in exchange for cooperation on tariffs, fentanyl and global flashpoints like Iran.

Woman who spent 7 years in Chinese prison describes torture, surveillance and loss of her husband

Wang Chunyan claims the the CCP destroyed her family, imprisoned her for seven years and killed her husband in its campaign against Falun Gong practitioners.

Technology

Small businesses should be a much bigger part of the ‘AI transformation’ conversation

Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week via email here.

Hard drive shortages are putting the squeeze on enterprise storage buyers

It is no secret that there is a considerable shortage of storage devices, both traditional spinning media and SSDs. It’s always been hard to quantify beyond the “they are out of stock” complaints, but now some companies are sharing tangible stats.

Nearly every enterprise is investing in AI, but only 5% say their data is ready

Nearly halfway into 2026, enterprises are beginning to see tangible returns on their AI investments. Yet many are discovering that scaling requires something far less glamorous than flashy frontier models and state-of-the-art benchmarking: Clean, interoperable, governed data.

Anthropic courts mom-and-pop shops with Claude for Small Business

Anthropic on Wednesday launched Claude for Small Business, a new package of agentic workflows, skills, and connectors designed to automate business tasks common to smaller companies.

How Southwest Airlines is putting endpoint operations on autopilot

As digital tools become more central to its operations, Southwest Airlines is increasingly turning to AI and automation to prevent endpoint issues from affecting the sprawling airline.

Drone delivers 2 pizzas in minutes

Flytrex and Little Caesars partner to deliver hot pizza by drone in just over four minutes, launching the service in Wylie, Texas for nearby residents.

Notion courts developers with a platform for AI agents and workflow automation

Notion is expanding its collaborative workspace software with a developer platform for building AI-enabled workflows around enterprise data and workspace content.

Sports News

Giants star Malik Nabers underwent second surgery to remove scar tissue on injured knee: reports

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers reportedly underwent a second knee surgery to address scar tissue, with his Week 1 return still on track.

Felix Rosenqvist, Scott McLaughlin reach the top of Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday

Felix Rosenqvist took advantage of the friendly, late afternoon weather conditions to reach the top of the Indianapolis 500 speed charts on Fast Friday.

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti has a no-hit bid broken up with 1 out in the 8th vs. Rangers

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti had a no-hit bid broken up with one out in the eighth inning Friday night when Texas Rangers rookie Justin Foscue hit a line-drive single to left field.

Rose's final-hole eagle ensures weekend tee times at the PGA Championship; DeChambeau misses cut

Justin Rose used a dramatic final-hole eagle to make his two-round total good enough to beat the 4-over cut line and secure a weekend stay at Aronimink Golf Club.

OG Anunoby fully participates in Knicks' practice for the first time since his hamstring injury

OG Anunoby fully practiced with the New York Knicks for the first time since injuring his hamstring, moving them closer to having their starting lineup intact for the Eastern Conference finals.

Dodgers catcher takes out frustration on himself by banging bat over his own head after strikeout

Dalton Rushing smashed bats in frustration during a rough slump, including over his own head after a strikeout in a big spot on Thursday.

Rose's final-hole eagle ensures weekend tee times at the PGA Championship; DeChambeau misses cut

Justin Rose used a dramatic final-hole eagle to make his two-round total good enough to beat the 4-over cut line and secure a weekend stay at Aronimink Golf Club.

Politics News

Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president

Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump's Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.

Progressive challenger complicates Democrat path in House fight to unseat GOP incumbent Rep Mike Flood

Intercept journalist Austin Ahlman enters Nebraska's first Congressional district race as an independent, calling both candidates establishment.

North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown

New York City and its suburbs are bracing for a possible strike by workers on the Long Island Rail Road, the busiest commuter rail system in North America.

Minnesota-based Cargill CEO among prominent U.S. executives joining Trump on trip to China

Prominent U.S. executives from Big Tech and Wall Street to agriculture and aerospace are joining President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, including the chairman and CEO of Minnesota-based Cargill.

Senator John Kennedy introduces America to ‘Margaret,’ his elliptical trainer named after Thatcher

Sen. John Kennedy posts a tongue-in-cheek video introducing his elliptical trainer named Margaret after Margaret Thatcher, going viral on social media.

Becerra's debate-stage beating: Rivals confront Dem California candidate over campaign scandal

California governor candidate Becerra denies wrongdoing after former staffers plead guilty to stealing $225,000 from his inactive campaign account.

Trump wraps widely-watched trip to China, departing on Air Force One after high-stakes Xi meeting

President Donald Trump, who has concluded his trip to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, spoke aboard Air Force One while traveling back to the U.S.