Comedian Tom Dreesen, known for opening for Sinatra and a storied career in comedy, has passed away at 86 in Los Angeles. Tributes pour in, celebrating his charitable work and influence on the industry.

Israel's Foreign Minister has severed contact with EU's Foreign Affairs Chief, Kaja Kallas, over her alleged apartheid comparisons regarding Israel's activities in Gaza and the West Bank. This development has strained EU-Israel relations, with the EU maintaining its critical view on Israeli settlements and commitment to a two-state solution.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has ordered six regional grid operators to expedite interconnections for AI-driven data centers to manage increasing electricity demand. This move aims to address the potential tripling of data center electricity use by 2035, while ensuring these centers bear grid upgrade costs, safeguarding residential ratepayers.

Waymo is recalling its 4,000-vehicle robotaxi fleet to halt highway driving after cars entered construction zones, citing a software issue needing improvement. The recall influences market dynamics, potentially benefiting companies with robust validation and compliance frameworks, as the industry anticipates a shift to hybrid human-AI oversight to enhance safety and reduce insurance costs.

Dream, an AI-focused company, is expanding from cyber defense to a sovereign AI platform for governments, securing $260 million in funding at a $3 billion valuation. This growth strategy is backed by investors like Bicycle Capital and Group 11, despite challenges in public-sector procurement cycles.

The Enforcement Directorate is raiding multiple sites across Kerala as part of a money-laundering investigation into a forged-organ-donation scam. The operation seeks to uncover financial and criminal links, involving key suspect Mohammed Najeeb and his associates, amid heavy security and ongoing arrests.

JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs have restricted access to Anthropic’s AI tool Claude for their Hong Kong employees, aligning with a broader trend toward more restricted AI solutions outside the US. This move reflects growing regulatory scrutiny and the need for secure, enterprise-grade AI options amid geopolitical and contractual pressures.

A proposed California measure seeks to impose a 5% wealth tax on billionaires to fund healthcare and education, securing a spot on the November ballot with union backing. However, concerns loom over potential revenue losses as critics argue it may drive wealthy residents to leave the state, impacting tax income.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has disqualified a ballot measure intended to reduce state income tax due to misleading summaries provided by the Attorney General. This decision ignites debate over ballot language integrity, the AG's responsibilities, and future handling of tax policy reforms.

Two men were sentenced for spying for China in the UK, targeting pro-democracy figures. This landmark conviction under the National Security Act of 2023 highlights concerns over foreign interference.