Sony has agreed to pay $7.85 million to settle a lawsuit involving the PlayStation Store, a deal that could provide refunds or payments to some PlayStation users. The settlement centers on purchases made through Sony’s digital storefront for PlayStation. Reports on the agreement describe it as a PlayStation Store settlement tied to claims raised by…

Georgia health officials are monitoring two state residents who recently traveled on a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak, according to multiple reports. The monitoring comes as public health agencies track returning passengers and assess potential exposure tied to the voyage. The two residents are in Georgia and are being monitored after traveling on…

A federal court has released a note described as a purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein, making public a document tied to the financier’s death in federal custody. The note was released by a judge in New York, according to multiple published reports, after it was filed in court and became part of the record….

The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker in a development that sharpened tensions as President Donald Trump pressed Tehran to reach a deal to end the war. The action involving a vessel carrying oil came amid heightened regional conflict and intensified diplomatic pressure from Washington. The tanker was described in published reports as…

U.S. and Iranian officials are weighing a potential deal as President Donald Trump seeks a way to end the war, according to multiple published reports. The discussions under consideration have been described in recent headlines as nearing a “one-page” agreement or memorandum aimed at ending hostilities. Bloomberg reported that the U.S. and Iran are weighing…

Three people were evacuated from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak as Spanish authorities said the vessel will be allowed to dock in the Canary Islands, despite objections from local officials. The ship, described in multiple reports as a Dutch cruise vessel, has been the subject of heightened scrutiny after confirmed hantavirus cases…

Oil prices rose in the latest session as traders kept a close watch on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and the potential risks to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy flows. The move higher in crude came as markets remained sensitive to geopolitical developments tied to the U.S.-Iran standoff. Trading centered…

Police in Oklahoma announced an arrest in a party shooting that left one person dead and 22 others injured, marking a major step in an investigation that drew widespread attention across the state and beyond. Authorities said a suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting, which happened at a party. Police…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving to end an accelerated training pathway for new recruits and return to a longer, standard course for new immigration officers, according to recent reports. Multiple outlets have reported that ICE plans to scrap the shortened training program that had been used to bring new personnel into the field…

Alaska Air Group has launched a $500 million debt offering, moving to raise fresh financing as jet fuel costs climb amid the war involving Iran, according to Reuters. The company announced a proposed offering of senior notes, with multiple outlets reporting the size at $500 million. Stock Titan reported the notes are expected to be…

France has moved its aircraft carrier strike group toward the Strait of Hormuz for a possible defensive mission aimed at helping secure one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, according to reports from The Associated Press and other outlets. The deployment involves France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and its accompanying warships, which have…

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Sam Altman’s OpenAI is now the subject of active wagering on prediction markets, where traders are assigning changing odds to whether Musk ultimately prevails in court. The case pits Musk, the Tesla and X owner who helped found OpenAI, against OpenAI and its leadership, including CEO Sam Altman. The dispute is…