A ‘staggering’ number of people bought new iPhones last quarter—analysts explain why, and whether it’ll happen again soon

Apple CEO Tim Cook called the surge in demand for iPhones in the latest quarter “staggering.” Analysts say multiple factors can help explain why.
Iranian media report explosion at southern port of Bandar Abbas

Iranian media say reports that a Revolutionary Guard navy commander was targeted are “completely false”
Big Food gets leaner with divestitures and breakups as consumers turn away from packaged snacks

Big Food has been selling off underperforming brands or even splitting up, as the industry faces weaker demand.
Epstein files: Trump, Howard Lutnick, Steve Tisch among prominent names that appear in latest Justice Department release

Emails released by the DOJ showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apparently visited Epstein’s island for lunch years after he claimed to have cut off ties.
Amazon asks FCC for extension for Leo satellite internet service

The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo.
US judge signals Musk’s xAI may lose lawsuit accusing Altman’s OpenAI of stealing trade secrets

A federal judge signaled she may dismiss a lawsuit by Elon Musk’s startup xAI accusing Sam Altman’s rival OpenAI of stealing trade secrets.
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu and Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iran’s president says the U.S. and its allies have ‘provided people with the means to “tear the nation apart”
Modi ally proposes social media ban for India’s teens as global debate grows

An ally of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed a bill to ban social media for children in the world’s biggest market for Meta and YouTube
Is ‘America First’ starting to backfire as Washington’s allies go it alone?

Trump’s volatility and unpredictability, as well as tariffs and territorial threats, have spooked erstwhile allies.
Epstein files show Elon Musk apparently discussed plans to visit sex offender’s island, host him at SpaceX

Elon Musk corresponded with Jeffrey Epstein in 2012 and 2013, according to newly released files, and sought to visit Epstein’s island and host him at SpaceX.