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The American Red Cross says "tens of thousands" of people donated blood this week after it declared a national blood crisis — but the U.S. still needs more donors.
U.S. blood crisis persists despite donation surge, Red Cross warnsThe U.S. blood supply crisis could last the entire summer.www.axios.comAnthropic says 3 frontier AI models — including Mythos 5 — accessed real-world systems during cybersecurity testing after a testing environment was mistakenly left connected to the internet. The disclosure follows OpenAI's recent report of similar testing incidents.
Anthropic says three Claude models reached real-world systems during cyber testsThis is the second frontier lab that has seen its models break into real companies while testingwww.axios.comActing Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to the full-time role is facing multiple roadblocks. Here's what they are.
The major controversies stalling Blanche's nominationBlanche has been at the center of multiple controversies since he became acting attorney general.www.axios.comNEW: OpenAI says it is cutting prices for two GPT-5.6 models
OpenAI slashes Luna pricingEfficiency gains drive major GPT-5.6 discounts.www.axios.comNEW: Senate panel approves CDC nominee, controversial HHS pick
Senate panel approves CDC nominee, controversial HHS pickThe votes showed Republicans, at least, are still willing to accept the administration's assurances.www.axios.comGold is in, people movers are out: Inside Trump's flashy plan for Dulles Airport
Inside Trump's flashy plan for Dulles Airportwww.axios.comPope Leo XIV revealed what he loves about America as the first U.S.-born pontiff told NBC he plans to visit his home country "soon."
Pope Leo reveals what he loves about AmericaThe first U.S.-born pope told NBC that he loves "so many things" about America.www.axios.comJUST IN: The U.S. military began conducting airstrikes in Iran today, a U.S. official tells Axios.
U.S. launches fresh airstrikes in IranThese are the first U.S. strikes in Iran since Trump paused the attacks last Friday to give another chance for talks.www.axios.comPolitical swearing is rising beyond Trump. Nearly 90% of the public profanity used by presidents, vice presidents and presidential hopefuls since 1919 occurred in the past decade.
Why profanity is having a f*cking momentResearch suggests profanity makes politicians sound more authentic — and can boost voter support.www.axios.comDr. Anthony Fauci faced dozens of questions and theatrics Wednesday before the Senate's Homeland Security Committee. The hearing was full of head-turning moments. Here's a look.
The most fiery moments from Fauci's Senate hearingFauci, who led the nation's infectious disease response during the COVID pandemic, has remained a polarizing political figure.www.axios.comSCOOP: Inside the White House pitch for pre-election MAGA megabill
Scoop: Inside the White House pitch for pre-election MAGA megabillWhite House officials will make their case at Senate Republicans' weekly lunch on Wednesday.www.axios.comBREAKING: Fauci takes Fifth Amendment, refuses to answer Senate panel questions
Fauci takes Fifth Amendment, refuses to answer Senate panel questionsFauci said Sen. Rand Paul was trying to get him to say something that could put him in legal jeopardy.www.axios.comPresident Trump's lawyers are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the $83.3 million defamation judgment he was ordered to pay to E. Jean Carroll, Axios has learned.
Scoop: Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn $83M judgment for E. Jean CarrollTrump's lawyers argue he had immunity because his remarks were made when he was president.www.axios.comBREAKING: Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes
Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikeswww.axios.comOpenAI's models hacked another outside company after breaking containment earlier this month — the second breach tied to the rogue agent system.
OpenAI's agents hacked second firm during model testingThe breach adds to building pressure against the AI giant as it's pushes to release its most powerful AI system.www.axios.comNEW: Trump, Netanyahu tout "productive" meeting after weeks of tensions
Trump, Netanyahu tout "productive" meeting after weeks of tensionsNetanyahu's office said the two governments are in total alignment on the war.www.axios.comSCOOP: Nvidia's Jensen Huang meets with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick amid China scrutiny
Scoop: Nvidia's Jensen Huang meets Lutnick amid China scrutinyNvidia CEO Jensen Huang met Tuesday with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick as the Trump administration investigates potential violations involving Nvidia chip exports to China.www.axios.comNEW: America's blood supply "alarmingly" low, patient care at risk, Red Cross says
The U.S. is running low on blood. Here's why that's dangerousThe supply of blood donations is not keeping up with the hospital demand.www.axios.comSenate Majority Leader John Thune is pulling off something today's Republicans rarely attempt: telling President Trump "no."
Thune's shield against Trump"I read all the stories, but I think mostly that's made up by reporters."www.axios.comTravel from Canada to the U.S. fell 25% last year, according to a new Canadian government report, which says early 2026 data show the decline has persisted.
Canadians' travel pullback costs U.S. tourism billions"Following the change in the U.S. administration ... Canadian travel sentiment shifted abruptly," a report says.www.axios.com