F.B.I. Warns of Possible Retaliation by Iran After Bombing of Nuclear Sites
F.B.I. and D.H.S. officials cautioned state and local law enforcement of the possibility of threats to U.S. communities.
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Leak reveals Grok might soon edit your spreadsheets
Leaked code suggests xAI is developing an advanced file editor for Grok with spreadsheet support, signaling the company’s push to compete with OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft by embedding AI copilots into productivity tools. “You can talk to Grok and ask it to assist you at the same time you’re editing the files!” writes reverse engineer…
bitchy | “Simone Biles deleted her Twitter after that situation with Riley Gaines” links
Simone Biles apparently deleted her Twitter account following her dust-up with that horrid woman Riley Gaines. My guess is that Simone just deleted it for her own mental health and because she didn’t want to deal with any of the BS. [Just Jared]28 Years Later had a surprisingly great box office debut. [Pajiba]Morgan Spector might…
Thunder NBA repeat? 6 contenders who could halt them in 2026
On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder became the youngest NBA team to win it all in nearly five decades. And they’re led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will only be 27 come next season, while his running mates like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren continue to grow. This paints the picture of a…
Iran attacked a U.S. base in Qatar that typically houses 10,000 troops.
Qatari officials said its air defenses had intercepted the missiles that were fired at Al Udeid Air Base.
Modified bacteria convert plastic waste into pain reliever
Dealing with plastic waste is a real headache. But with a little help, bacteria can turn plastic into a painkiller. Genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacteria converted a broken-down plastic bottle into the active ingredient in pain medicines like Tylenol and Panadol, scientists report June 23 in Nature Chemistry. The approach could help reduce plastic pollution…
Microsoft’s Xbox UI update lets you pin games and customize your homescreen
Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its Xbox Home UI that allows Xbox owners to pin apps and games on the homescreen. It’s part of a number of customization changes to the Xbox Home UI, including the ability to hide system apps and reduce the number of apps and games listed in the…
Ariana Grande Drops Haunting “Twilight Zone” Music Video
Ariana Grande is back in her mysterious dreamscape. On Friday, the Grammy-winning singer and Wicked star unveiled the long-awaited music video for “Twilight Zone,” a hauntingly poetic track from the deluxe edition of her 2024 album Eternal Sunshine. The visual, released alongside an a cappella version of the song, isn’t a typical music video—but a…
Leading Through Continuous Change
The HBR Playbook on overcoming change fatigue and positioning your people for agility. by Ania W. Masinter June 23, 2025 The amount and pace of organizational change today is staggering. Gartner research found that in 2022, the average employee experienced 10 change initiatives—up from two in 2016. And this comes against a backdrop of rapid…
How Hugo Aguilar Ortiz Became Mexico’s Most Powerful Indigenous Lawyer
Hugo Aguilar Ortiz grew up in a remote Mixtec-speaking village. He is now one of the most powerful lawyers in Mexico.