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  1. New benchmark ‘APEX-Agents’ aims to measure whether AI agents can complete long, realistic workplace tasks

    Researchers released APEX-Agents, a benchmark designed to test AI agents on long-horizon, cross-application work tasks modeled after real professional workflows, alongside open-source infrastructure for evaluation.

  2. Trump hosts private screening of Amazon MGM documentary “Melania” as controversy swirls

    President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump held a private White House screening of “Melania,” an Amazon MGM documentary about the first lady, prompting criticism that the event came amid escalating domestic turmoil. The screening highlights how streaming-era political media projects are increasingly launched as high-profile, tightly controlled promotional events.

  3. White House issues proclamation targeting semiconductor imports, citing national security and AI supply-chain risks

    A new presidential proclamation cites a Commerce Department investigation warning that semiconductor and chipmaking equipment imports threaten U.S. national security. The action outlines a plan including negotiations and an immediate tariff on certain advanced computing chips, with carve-outs aimed at domestic buildout.

  4. Verizon says widespread U.S. outage was caused by a software issue, offers $20 customer credit

    After a major service outage that disrupted voice, text and data for many customers across the U.S., Verizon said the incident stemmed from a software issue and that it has no indication the disruption was tied to a cybersecurity event. The carrier is offering affected customers a $20 account credit through the MyVerizon app.

  5. Iran’s internet shutdown stretches on as protests continue, monitoring groups say

    Iran’s nationwide connectivity restrictions have persisted for days, leaving most people unable to reach the global internet while authorities tighten control amid ongoing unrest, according to monitoring organizations.

  6. NASA moves Artemis II astronauts into quarantine as Moon-mission preparations intensify

    NASA put the four Artemis II astronauts into quarantine as work continues on the SLS rocket and Orion capsule ahead of the agency’s next crewed lunar flight.