Anthropic to brief House Homeland Security panel about Mythos in closed-door meeting
The House Committee on Homeland Security will host Anthropic on Wednesday for a closed-door briefing on its Mythos cybersecurity model, as fears grow in Washington about the security risks of artificial intelligence. A source familiar with Wednesday’s meeting confirmed this to The Hill, saying the briefing will focus on “capabilities, national security implications…” Source link
US bank discloses security lapse after sharing customer data with AI app
The community bank, which operates in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, disclosed a cybersecurity incident that exposed customers’ names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers. In an 8-k filing In a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated May 7, the bank said it had discovered a risk to customers’ personal data…
Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after able ‘drive into standing water’
A Waymo vehicle exits a charging lot on Jan. 15, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images Waymo is recalling about 3,800 robotaxis in the U.S. to fix software issues that could allow them to “drive onto a flooded roadway,” according to a letter on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website. The…
'Ted Lasso' star signs pro contract with USL team
Ted Lasso star Cristo Fernandez has become a professional soccer player after signing with USL Championship side El Paso Locomotives, the club announced Tuesday. Source link
Inflation spikes in April
Welcome to The Hill’s business & economy newsletter {Beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation rose to 3.8% in April amid Iran shock. The annual inflation rate edged higher in April as energy and food prices rose due to the war in Iran, according to data released by Labor on Tuesday……
Trump, lawmakers float gas tax suspension. What it could mean for you
Suspending the federal gas tax could bring down prices at the pump. But the move may not provide consumers with meaningful relief, experts say, and it could deplete a key federal fund for highway construction and maintenance. On Monday, President Donald Trump said in Oval Office remarks that he would “reduce” the tax, after saying in an…
Bruins' McAvoy gets 6 games for slashing Benson
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for hitting Buffalo’s Zack Benson in Game 6 of the first-round series. Source link
Trump installs his fourth acting FEMA chief after tapping full-time nominee
Karen Evans, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has left the disaster relief agency in another leadership turmoil. According to Politico’s E&E News, a memo sent to FEMA staff on Tuesday revealed that Evans is departing. Evans had been in charge of FEMA since December, succeeding his predecessor David Richardson… Source…
The stock market isn’t ignoring Iran. It’s rising for these three very real reasons
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters The U.S.-Iran war drags on with no sign yet of a peace deal. Someone needs to tell the stock market. After a small early drawdown near the outset of the war,…