The David Lynch estate auction doubled as a caffeinated wake Most of the bidding action was online. But at a ritzy Beverly Hills hotel, hopeful bidders united by genuine affection for Lynch admired the tools of the late artist's trade. It was a mirthful wake. Emma Bowman
An AI video ad is making a splash. Is it the future of advertising? The over-the-top ad combines the energy of Grand Theft Auto with the drama of the NBA Finals — all created by AI. Is it a sign of things to come? Bill Chappell
The politics of the U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities: Here's what to watch next President Trump ran on a pledge to end "forever wars," so what comes next is pivotal. Here are five things to watch. Domenico Montanaro
Trump said he'd send 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo. He's sent about 500 Trump vowed in January to send up to 30,000 migrants to Guantánamo, but so far about 500 have been flown to and from there. Critics say his goal appears to be frightening migrants into self-deporting. Sacha Pfeiffer
Tick risks vary by region. Here's where diseases have spread and how to stay safe Tick bites are are on the rise this and they can carry some nasty illnesses. Which are most common depends where you live. Here's what to know to protect yourself. Pien Huang
Trump loves saying 'You're fired.' Now he's making it easier to fire federal workers The Trump administration's plans to convert some 50,000 civil servants into at-will employees has some worried that essential government functions will be politicized. Andrea Hsu
4 takeaways on the U.S. airstrikes on Iran — and what might come next The Trump administration said its strikes were intended to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Now, Iran weighs a response against what it called an "outrageous" military operation. Joe Hernandez
Ahead of this week's NATO summit, Europe is uncertain about its old ally, the U.S. This year's NATO summit opens Tuesday, attended by a disengaged United States, which seems bent on fighting its own battles, rather than helping European allies with the increased threat from Russia. Eleanor Beardsley
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first images are stunning — and just the start The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has just released some of its first images. Its powerful new telescope will be able to quickly spot previously unseen astronomical objects. Nell Greenfieldboyce
Federal judge says Abrego Garcia can be released on bail. That doesn't mean he will be A federal judge in Tennessee ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia can be released on bail while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. But ICE has indicated it may arrest him if he leaves prison. Marianna Bacallao
