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China Publishes Maps Detailing Minerals on the Ocean Floor

SACHI KITAJIMA MULKEY

The new deep-sea atlas underscores Beijing’s interest in ocean mining, its military ambitions and its claims to disputed waters.

WATCH: 1st look at 'The Cult of NatureBoy'

"GMA" shares a preview at the new Hulu docuseries following social media figure NatureBoy and his followers in search of utopia.

WATCH: What does reclassification mean for marijuana users?

A new order moves marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, putting state-licensed medical marijuana in the same category as some pain medications, ketamine and testosterone.

WATCH: ‘GMA’ anchors get quizzed by kids

On Bring a Kid to Work Day, the children of “GMA” staffers put questions to the morning show’s anchors.

Ex-police officer arrested in mass shooting plot: Investigators

A former North Carolina police officer was arrested for allegedly plotting a mass shooting at a Louisiana festival.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s Epic Fight Heads to Court

CADE METZ

A jury trial that is set to start on Monday could shift the course of the A.I. race, with Mr. Musk seeking billions of dollars in damages from Mr. Altman’s OpenAI.

Multiple victims reported in shooting at mall in Louisiana: Officials

Multiple victims have been reported in a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, according to Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sid Edwards.

Most Americans say there was not sufficient reason to start war in Iran: Polls

Just 26% say the US military action in Iran has been worth it.

Communication Failures Played Role in Deadly Crash at LaGuardia, N.T.S.B. Says

KAROUN DEMIRJIAN AND PATRICK MCGEEHAN

The report focuses on the lack of transponders in the fire trucks, which investigators suggested could have allowed an automatic warning system to alert the controller of an imminent collision.

Microsoft Targets About 7% of Its U.S. Workers With Buyout Offer

KAREN WEISE

The tech giant is offering long-serving employees early retirements as it continues to invest aggressively in artificial intelligence.

Saudis Withdraw Offer of Millions to Metropolitan Opera

ADAM NAGOURNEY

The arrangement would have brought up to $200 million to the Metropolitan Opera, which has suffered a series of financial setbacks.

Two Litigation Partners Depart Paul Weiss

JESSICA SILVER-GREENBERG AND MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

Kannon Shanmugam and Masha Hansford are the latest in a string of litigators who have left the influential New York law firm.

OpenAI Unveils Its New, More Powerful GPT-5.5 Model

CADE METZ

The maker of ChatGPT is taking a more open approach to cybersecurity than its chief rival, Anthropic.

DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal: Sources

Authorities have arrested an U.S. soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his capture, sources say.

Concern Grows Over Republican Congressman’s Mysterious Absence

TRACEY TULLY

A spokesman for Representative Thomas Kean Jr. said an unspecified “personal medical issue” has led the New Jersey Republican to miss House votes.