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Israel’s weapons exports reach a record high with sales doubling in the past 5 years

● AP • 2 June 2026 • 12:39 PM

Israel's weapons exports reached a record high of over $19 billion last year, marking a 30% increase from 2024, according to Israel's Defense Ministry.

‘Love my woke pope': Why Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

● AP • 2 June 2026 • 11:06 AM

Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence. His first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” has sparked widespread online reactions.

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Meteor as heavy as an elephant causes widespread speculation across New England

● AP • 2 June 2026 • 12:24 AM

NASA says a fireball as heavy as an elephant caused the double boom that rang out over New England. The agency said Monday, the meteor was about 5 feet wide and travelling at an estimated 42,000 mph when it entered Earth’s atmosphere.

Florida sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over alleged safety lapses

● NPR • 1 June 2026 • 7:57 PM

The lawsuit accuses the company of failing to warn users that ChatGPT could be dangerous and instead marketing it as safe and reliable.

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Anthropic races toward a Wall Street debut with a confidential SEC filing

● AP • 1 June 2026 • 4:45 PM

Hi, can I get a filer for this pls? Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is moving toward going public on Wall Street, the latest chapter in its meteoric rise from a little-known research laboratory to one of the leading AI companies valued at $965 billion.

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Malaysia enforces ban on social media accounts for children younger than 16

● AP • 1 June 2026 • 2:27 AM

Malaysia has begun enforcing its ban on children under 16 having social media accounts. It's part of a global push to enhance online safety for young users.

As the Pentagon pushes for battlefield AI, some military leaders urge caution

● AP • 31 May 2026 • 12:57 PM

The Trump administration is pushing to use artificial intelligence in the U.S. military even as it faces calls for caution from some companies and military leaders. Adm.

These AI models are free, private, and will never say 'no'

● NPR • 31 May 2026 • 9:03 AM

Open-weight AI models with advanced capabilities and no safeguards are becoming much more accessible. While they can be useful, AI safety experts have concerns.