Monday, June 1, 2026

Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race

The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.

I.R.A. Rebates for Appliance Swaps Could Be Phased Out

New guidance from the Energy Department would prevent people from receiving rebates after making such swaps.

OpenAI’s next legal battle is against states who claim its models are dangerous

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI for putting children at risk, and said other states will likely also launch legal actions.

Why cats prefer silver vine to catnip and other May highlights

Prehistoric mining in the Pyrenees, a new species of tiny blue octopus, slapstick acoustics, and more.

Nvidia chases $200B CPU market with AI agent PCs from Microsoft, Dell, and HP

If Nvidia has cracked a way to bring AI agents easily, safely and usefully to the masses, it could — and should — be big.

Iran War Live Updates: Israel and Iran Step Back From Threats After Day of Tension

President Trump wrote on social media that Israel and Hezbollah had “agreed” not to attack each other. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later distanced himself from talks of a cease-fire in Lebanon.

HOF receiver, ex-coach Raymond Berry dies at 93

Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame receiver with the Baltimore Colts who led the NFL in catches three times and who later coached the Patriots, has died at the age of 93.

STAT+: Eli Lilly warns hospitals to submit claims data in the next five days or lose their 340B drug discounts

Eli Lilly has told more than 1,000 hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program to submit claims data over the next five days — or lose price breaks.

Josh O’Connor, Tom Francis, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Thea Sharrock and Edward Enninful to Present at Inaugural Power of Women London

Variety has announced the presenters for the inaugural Power of Women London taking place on June 3. The event, in partnership with A+E Global Media’s Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each be featured on five different Variety covers of the accompanying issue. “Saturday Night Live UK” cast member and “Weekend Update” […]

Barry Levinson Signs With United Talent Agency

EXCLUSIVE: United Talent Agency (UTA) has inked Oscar, Emmy, DGA, and WGA-winning writer and director Barry Levinson for representation in all areas. The 6x Oscar nominated, Rain Man Oscar winning filmmaker counts a feature canon of such pics as Good Morning, Vietnam, Bugsy, The Natural, Avalon and Diner. Last year, Levinson directed and produced The Alto Knights, starring Robert DeNiro, and executive […]

New ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Will Grapple With Demoralized Staff, High Costs, Hard-Core Attitudes

“60 Minutes” is on the clock — in more ways than its new leader might realize. When Bari Weiss, CBS News’ editor in chief, named Nick Bilton last week to lead the venerable newsmagazine into its 59th season, she did so at a critical moment. Bilton, a technology reporter who made a move into screenwriting […]

New Music Releases and Upcoming Albums in 2026

A regularly updated guide to the new albums, EPs, mixtapes, and projects getting released in the coming weeks and months

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Is Getting Crushed With A 69-Percent Drop At The Box Office

Also: a new N64 is coming out this July

Toyota pulls the plug on one of its most important EVs

The low-slung Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan is dead. Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the next-gen luxury EV, which was expected to enter production later this year with advanced new batteries and a dedicated platform. more…

The Best Caribbean Islands for Couples, Whether You're in Your Honeymoon Stage or Golden Years

These are the most romantic escapes in the region, from Grand Cayman to Saint Lucia.

Erdem Resort 2027

What Is Ali Velshi Talking About?

The truth is that this country has never stopped reckoning with racism.