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CNN  —  Warplanes. Submarines. Cruise missiles. Bombs that weigh 30,000 pounds. After initially favoring diplomacy, US President Donald Trump resorted to an extraordinary use of force against Iran on Saturday night, striking three of the regime’s key nuclear sites. Trump claimed Iran’s nuclear facilities had been “obliterated,” but some Iranian officials downplayed the impact of the strikes – just as they did when Israel first struck Iran’s facilities on June 13. With satellite imagery of the overnight strikes beginning to emerge, here’s what we know about the damage the US inflicted on Iran’s nuclear program. Fordow is Iran’s most important…

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — At 4-foot-11, Kristin Chenoweth is still making it to the NBA Finals.The award-winning actress, singer, Oklahoma native, Oklahoma Hall of Fame inductee and unabashed Thunder fan is performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 7 of the title series between the Thunder and the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, the NBA announced.Chenoweth’s performance will air live on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern, shortly before tipoff of the season’s final game.Chenoweth’s Thunder fandom has been no secret for at least the last 15 years, though she also has professed at times to liking the Los Angeles Lakers and…

While LinkedIn users seem to have embraced AI, there’s one area that’s seen less uptake than expected, according to CEO Ryan Roslansky: AI-generated suggestions for polishing your LinkedIn posts. “It’s not as popular as I thought it would be, quite frankly,” Roslansky told Bloomberg. When asked why, he argued that the “barrier is much higher” to posting on LinkedIn, because “this is your resume online.” Plus, users can face real backlash if they post something that’s too obviously generated by AI. “If you’re getting called out on X or TikTok, that’s one thing,” he added. “But when you’re getting called…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Vice Pres. Vance: ‘We’re not at war with Iran. We’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program’01:16Now PlayingVice Pres. Vance says US has ‘substantially delayed’ Iran’s nuclear weapon program: Full interview18:28UP NEXT‘It was our intelligence’: VP Vance says attack on Iran wasn’t based on Israeli intelligence02:51‘Israel is profoundly grateful’: Sen. Lindsey Graham shares Netanyahu’s message to the U.S.01:29Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump’s decision to strike Iran puts U.S. troops ‘at further risk’00:50Sen. Lindsey Graham doesn’t predict U.S. ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran: Full interview07:01Sen. Mark Kelly says…

CNN  —  US President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities puts the Middle East in a volatile position, with all eyes now on Tehran’s next move. Speaking in Istanbul, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday his country has “a variety of options” when deciding how to respond to the US attacks. From striking US bases in the region, to possibly closing a key waterway to global shipping, Iran is likely mulling its next moves. All carry inherent risks for the Islamic Republic, Israel and the United States. Here’s what to know: Direct US involvement in the…

VERSAILLES, France (AP) — Dressed in their finest baroque costumes and signature masks, guests danced the night away at the Palace of Versailles. On Saturday night, the Great Masked Ball brought together 2,500 costumed revelers, who partied until dawn from the iconic Orangerie to the Ballroom Grove, an amphitheater of greenery laid out in the grandiose gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. This year’s theme — Animal is the Future — fused dance performances, DJ sets, and vibrant visuals, captivating a crowd required to be fully costumed and masked to gain entry and entertain themselves. Costumed guests take photos as…

As tech billionaire Jeff Bezos prepares to tie the knot with journalist Lauren Sanchez in Venice next week, the Italian city known for its canals and rich cultural heritage is experiencing a wave of local backlash.From banners reading “No Space for Bezos” to plans for physically blocking canals, residents are voicing their growing frustration over what they see as yet another symbol of Venice becoming a backdrop for the ultra-rich, not a home for everyday people.  According to Fodor’s Travel, the ultra-private ceremony is expected to draw A-list guests and cost upwards of $10 million. Bezos is reportedly bringing his…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingVice Pres. Vance: ‘We’re not at war with Iran. We’re at war with Iran’s nuclear program’01:16UP NEXTVice Pres. Vance says US has ‘substantially delayed’ Iran’s nuclear weapon program: Full interview18:28‘It was our intelligence’: VP Vance says attack on Iran wasn’t based on Israeli intelligence02:51‘Israel is profoundly grateful’: Sen. Lindsey Graham shares Netanyahu’s message to the U.S.01:29Sen. Mark Kelly: Trump’s decision to strike Iran puts U.S. troops ‘at further risk’00:50Sen. Lindsey Graham doesn’t predict U.S. ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran: Full interview07:01Sen. Mark Kelly says…

Anti-pornography crusaders are on a winning streak.On almost every front, those who argue that pornography is a scourge on society are racking up wins. States are implementing online age verification laws, and some politicians are pursuing aggressive bans on explicit content. Culturally, the viewpoint that porn is not only harmful to women but increasingly men and the sexual development of young people has made significant inroads.As porn has become more mainstream, so has the discussion around it.“Porn is bulls—. It is dangerous, not real, and a performance,” pop star Gracie Abrams said in a February interview with Cosmopolitan. “It’s really…

It’s now or never — this is your final day to lock in savings for TechCrunch All Stage, happening July 15 in Boston. Prices increase tonight, June 22, at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you’ve been thinking about attending, now’s the time to commit. Register here. TC All Stage brings together founders, investors, and operators from across the startup landscape for one high-intensity day of strategy, storytelling, and startup momentum. Whether you’re building something new or backing what’s next, this is the room to be in. It’s not just what you’ll hear — it’s who you’ll meet At TC All Stage,…