Technology

U.S. Clears Anthropic's Mythos 5 for Use by Trusted Partners

The U.S. cleared Anthropic's Mythos 5 model for use by certain trusted partners, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said — de-escalating a clash that had forced Anthropic to disable the model less than two weeks earlier.

Technology

Anthropic Launches $150M Claude Corps to Place 1,000 Fellows at Nonprofits

Anthropic is investing $150 million in Claude Corps, a paid yearlong fellowship that will place 1,000 early-career fellows at 400+ nonprofits to implement AI — at $85,000 a year, with applications closing July 17.

Sneakers

Nike GT Cut 4 'EYBL' Releases July 7 for $210

The Nike GT Cut 4 "EYBL" releases July 7, 2026, for $210 in a glossy Bright Violet/New Orchid/Pink Spell colorway (style code IH0948-500), tied to Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League.

Culture

Mamdani and the Whitney Museum Launch a Free World Cup Art Guide Across NYC

Mayor Mamdani, the NY/NJ Host Committee, and the Whitney Museum launched a free, artist-designed World Cup activity guide citywide — complete it and get free Whitney admission through July 31.

Technology

Trump Administration Asks OpenAI to Limit GPT-5.6 to 20 Approved Partners

At the Trump administration's request, OpenAI will limit GPT-5.6's initial release to about 20 government-approved U.S. partners, with Amazon Bedrock as one route — the first time Washington has preemptively gated an American AI model launch.

Sports

Celtics Seek Four First-Round Picks in Jaylen Brown Trade Talks

The Celtics are seeking at least four first-round picks in Jaylen Brown trade talks, per Shams Charania, and have discussed a Brown-for-Jalen Duren framework with the Pistons, though Brown hasn't requested a trade.

Sports

Ivory Coast Reaches the World Cup Knockout Stage for the First Time

Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, beating Curaçao 2-0 on a Nicolas Pépé brace — clearing a bar the Drogba and Yaya Touré golden generation never did. They face France or Norway on June 30.

Sneakers

JAY-Z Marks Reasonable Doubt's 30th With a New Roc-A-Fella Air Force 1

JAY-Z is marking Reasonable Doubt's 30th anniversary with a new Roc-A-Fella Nike Air Force 1 Low — white with a blue Roc-A-Fella heel logo that nods to the rare 1999 promotional pair. No retail release is confirmed.

Culture

Reformation Files for a NYSE IPO as Annual Revenue Tops $500 Million

Reformation, the sustainable womenswear label, filed for a NYSE IPO under the ticker REF, disclosing $507.1 million in fiscal 2025 net revenue and a 20th straight quarter of double-digit growth.

Sports

CFL Won't Register Brendan Sorsby After His Gambling Admission

The CFL won't register a contract for quarterback Brendan Sorsby or let teams add him to negotiation lists, citing serious allegations, after he admitted betting roughly $90,000 on sports.

Sneakers

Travis Scott x Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite IC SE Releases Summer 2026 for $210

Travis Scott's Nike Phantom 6 Low Elite IC SE, an indoor football boot in green and brown with a jeweled reverse Swoosh, releases Summer 2026 for $210 under style code IV2037-900.

Culture

NYC Rent Board Approves a Two-Year Rent Freeze on Stabilized Apartments

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on more than 1 million stabilized apartments for both one- and two-year leases through September 2027, fulfilling Mayor Mamdani's central campaign pledge.