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Facebook announced on Tuesday that all videos on its platform will soon be shared as reels, regardless of their length or orientation. Up until now, users have been able to share both video posts and reels. The company is also renaming the “Video” tab on its platform to the “Reels” tab. The update won’t change what videos are recommended to you, Facebook says. In the coming months, users won’t have to choose between uploading a video or reel, as it will automatically be shared as a reel. In addition, reels on Facebook won’t be bound by length or format restrictions.…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Trump considers potential strike against Iran02:31Steve Kornacki: How Cuomo & Mamdani could run for NYC mayor even if they lose the Democratic primary04:07Sen. Mike Lee takes down inflammatory social media posts about Minnesota shooting03:53‘Optics’ of ICE arrests still a ‘prime focus’ as Trump reverses policy on immigration raids02:39Trump ‘put narrative out’ on joining Israeli operations while ‘reviewing’ options on Iran14:58Trump posts that Iran’s leader ‘is an easy target’ but U.S. will not ‘take him out’02:42Now PlayingSen. Padilla recounts ‘being handcuffed just for trying to ask a…

Elio is a lonely 11-year-old just looking for big answers about life.He’s recently lost his parents, the only people who understood him and wanted him, and the one thing that seems to give him comfort and hope is the idea that we’re not alone in the universe. So, in Pixar’s latest (in theaters Friday), he starts waging a campaign for aliens to abduct him. Mostly, this involves laying down on the beach and waiting, his sand notes getting ever more desperate. Then one day it works.It’s a solid premise that, viewed one way, has all the makings of a classic…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 6:00 PM ET, Mon June 16, 2025 Travelers can save big on Norwegian cruises during Hurtigruten’s summer sale.The promotion runs through July 14 and includes savings of up to 50 percent off the Original Coastal Express and up to 30 percent off its premium, all-inclusive Signature voyages, which include The North Cape Line and the Svalbard Line. The promotion applies to all Signature itineraries between July and April 2027, including the 15-day Roundtrip Svalbard Line. The sale on the Original Coastal Express is valid for departures between September 2025 and December 2026, and applicable to…

Buzzy autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition has closed a $600 million Series F and tender offer, pushing its valuation up to $15 billion. The round was co-led by BlackRock-managed funds and Kleiner Perkins, and included new investments from the Qatar Investment Authority, Abu Dhabi Investment Council, Greycroft, and more. Existing investors General Catalyst, Lux, Elad Gil, and Mary Meeker’s growth fund Bond also participated. Applied Intuition’s raise comes just one year after it completed a $250 million Series E, which put the company at a $6 billion valuation. The company makes software that helps companies and government agencies develop…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Steve Kornacki: How Cuomo & Mamdani could run for NYC mayor even if they lose the Democratic primary04:07Sen. Mike Lee takes down inflammatory social media posts about Minnesota shooting03:53‘Optics’ of ICE arrests still a ‘prime focus’ as Trump reverses policy on immigration raids02:39Trump ‘put narrative out’ on joining Israeli operations while ‘reviewing’ options on Iran14:58Now PlayingTrump posts that Iran’s leader ‘is an easy target’ but U.S. will not ‘take him out’02:42UP NEXTSen. Padilla recounts ‘being handcuffed just for trying to ask a question’04:01Schumer calls for increased…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day legislative session, Florida lawmakers passed a bill to allow charter schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools. It’s the latest move by the Republican-controlled Legislature to expand school choice in a state that has long been a national model for conservative education policy.The measure to expand what are known as “schools of hope” faced fierce pushback from Democratic lawmakers and public school advocates, and the proposal appeared to die on what was supposed to be the last day of the regularly scheduled session in…

Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Mon June 16, 2025 WHY IT RATES: In 2024, New Orleans welcomed more than 19 million visitors, marking significant tourism growth since the pandemic, with visitors spending $10.4 billion. Various events contributed to this milestone, enhancing the local economy and showcasing the city as a top travel destination. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorSignaling a major milestone in our city’s economic recovery, New Orleans & Company is announcing that in 2024, visitation to the city exceeded the 19 million mark, crossing this important threshold for the first time since the COVID19 pandemic and for only the second time…

T-minus 6 days until TechCrunch All Stage ticket prices rise. From now until June 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT, founders save $210 and investors save $200 on passes. Are you ready to push your startup to the next level? Or are you an investor looking to back the next big breakthrough? Join TC All Stage on July 15 at SoWa Power Station in Boston for the founder summit built for traction and breakout growth. Give your startup a competitive edge. Secure your pass now and save up to $210. Why attend TC All Stage From early traction to long-term scale,…

WASHINGTON — Two educational toy companies on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to quickly take up their challenge to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.The companies, Learning Resources and hand2mind, filed a joint appeal arguing that Trump had no power to impose the tariffs on goods from China under a law called the International Economic Powers Act.They asked the court to leapfrog over a federal appeals court, which has yet to rule on the case, and agree to take the dispute up this month so it can schedule oral arguments this fall, possibly as early as September.A federal judge in…