Cybersecurity executives urge Trump to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them.

Starbucks Korea to close stores early for mandatory history training

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Starbucks’ South Korean operation said Monday it will close all of its stores nationwide early on June 22 for mandatory history and social sensitivity training as it reels from backlash following a marketing campaign that was widely perceived as mocking victims of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in 1980.

Target taps designer Isaac Mizrahi for new role as creative director

NEW YORK (AP) – Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.

Editorials from The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian and others

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will outlast the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) – A tentative deal to end the Iran war makes it reasonable to ask how soon prices will drop for gasoline, groceries, airline tickets and other items that got more expensive during the conflict.

UK to impose teen social media ban that goes further than Australia's

LONDON (AP) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers Monday, designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time.

Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal

NEW YORK (AP) – High oil and gasoline prices and energy supply problems won’t be solved overnight, despite an agreement to end the Iran war and open the Strait of Hormuz announced Sunday.

Nara Organics recalls baby formula sold at Target after multistate infant botulism outbreak

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold nationwide in Target stores and online Saturday after a multistate outbreak of infant botulism, federal authorities said.

The world wants more high-protein products, but there's not enough whey

Global consumers want more protein in every bite, but the dairy industry is struggling to give it to them. Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle.