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Cagan Koc / Bloomberg : European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says crypto assets should be regulated, as they are “worth nothing” and “based on nothing”   —  European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said crypto-currencies are “based on nothing” and should be regulated …

Jason Momoa's "lack of chemistry" cause her reduced role in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom," Amber Heard's agent testified Friday in the Johnny Depp vs. Heard trial.

Sara Morrison / Vox : A look at the antitrust woes of Google, which is potentially in more trouble than other Big Tech companies as several bills and lawsuits target its businesses   —  The synonym for search finds itself in big antitrust trouble. … There's a new Big Tech antitrust bill in town, and this one is especially painful for Google.

HBO has released a two-part biography on George Carlin titled "George Carlin's American Dream." The four-hour production dives into the comedian's mutli-decade career.

The Kardashian family boarded a yacht in Portofino, Italy to enjoy a pre-wedding lunch before Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont spoke about abortion, labor and student debt at a rally for Texas congressional candidate Jessica Cisneros Friday in San Antonio.

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone announced Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is barred from receiving Holy Communion due to her pro-abortion stance -- marking an escalation in a decades-long tension between the Roman Catholic Church and liberal Democratic politicians on abortion.

Sophia Kunthara / Crunchbase News : Bravado, a networking service and jobs marketplace for sales professionals, raises a $26M Series B led by Tiger Global   —  Sales-oriented professional networking startup Bravado raised $26 million in a Tiger Global-led Series B round, the company said Thursday.  —  Search less.  Close more.

Johnny Depp's defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard has sparked a renewed interest in the actor's love life from a fling with Ellen Barkin to a turbulent romance with Kate Moss.

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss is a major funder of a dark money nonprofit that has pushed millions to the Pelosi-aligned House Majority Forward.

Murray Stassen / Music Business Worldwide : Google agrees to keep Bandcamp in the Play Store even if it doesn't adopt Google's in-app payment system; Epic will keep 10% of Bandcamp's IAP revenue in escrow   —  Bandcamp's had a rollercoaster couple of months.  —  In March, the online music store and direct-to-fan platform got …

Jay Bonggolto / Android Central : Google agrees to let Match Group offer alternative billing to Android users; the Tinder owner drops its request for a temporary restraining order against Google   —  Match Group apps will be able to offer alternative billing systems to users.  —  What you need to know

California lawmakers failed to pass rules about when and how guns can be used on movie sets following the death of Halyna Hutchins. The cinematographer was killed on the set of "Rust."

Vice President Kamala Harris was tasked by President Biden with leading the administration’s efforts to combat “root causes” of the crisis at the southern border more than a year ago. But now, with massive numbers again amassing at the border, the matter is barely appearing on her schedule.

Bloomberg : Sources: at an all-hands, Twitter's top lawyer Vijaya Gadde said there is “no such thing as a deal being on hold” and execs said Musk's deal is moving forward   —  Twitter Inc. executives told employees on Thursday that the $44 billion deal to sell the company to billionaire Elon Musk …

The Platinum Jubilee marks Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne. The 96-year-old is Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

The FBI found "nothing there" after investigating Michael Sussmann's allegations of communications between the Trump Organization and a Russian bank, former FBI general counsel testified Thursday.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are new parents to a baby boy, according to a report. The "Umbrella" singer reportedly gave birth on May 13. The couple first announced they were expecting a child in January.

Over the weekend, the Judd daughters referred to their late mother as "a salty single mama" during CMT's "Naomi Judd: A River of Time" memorial special. They also went on to thank their family therapist for making the ceremony "a little lighter."

DCCC chairman Sean Patrick Maloney of New York has himself in a primary pickle as the new congressional map in the state takes effect, shrinking the Empire State.

Victoria Song / The Verge : Wear OS users with YouTube Premium and an Android phone can now use the YouTube Music app to stream music to their watches over Wi-Fi and LTE   —  You can add it as a widget, too  —  After a lengthy wait, Wear OS users can now use the YouTube Music app to stream their tunes over Wi-Fi and LTE.

Country music legend Jerry Lee Lewis will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. The "Great Balls of Fire" singer had 34 Top 20 country hits between 1968 and 1981.

Top House Republicans are weighing in on reports that the Biden administration's "Disinformation Governance Board" is being suspended after heavy criticism over free speech concerns, saying it's the "best decision" by the Biden administration due to its clearly political purpose.

Reuters : Google's Russian subsidiary to file for bankruptcy after bank account seized   —  Google's Russian subsidiary plans to file for bankruptcy after authorities seized its bank account, making it impossible to pay staff and vendors, but free services including search and YouTube will keep operating, a Google spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Food Network star Valerie Bertinelli has filed for divorce from her second husband Tom Vitale. The actress originally filed for a legal separation in December 2021. The "Valerie's Home Cooking" star was previously married to the late Eddie Van Halen.

The Defense Department isn't being transparent enough about UFOs, a Republican congressman alleged Tuesday.

Senior U.S. intelligence officials are tracking indications that North Korea may test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at some point this week, Fox News has learned.

Mike Millard / The Block : Certora, provider of security analysis tools for smart contract developers to detect mistakes before deploying code, raises a $36M Series B led by Jump Crypto   —  Quick Take  — Certora has raised $36 million in a Series B round led by Jump Crypto, with participation from Tiger Global and Galaxy Digital.

Joanna Glasner / Crunchbase News : Enjoy Technology, which runs mobile retail stores for companies like AT&T and went public last fall, says it lacks the cash to fund itself beyond next month   —  Enjoy Technology, a venture-backed mobile retail upstart that went public via SPAC last fall, announced it has …

Bloomberg : Twitter loses more execs amid Musk's takeover bid: Twitter Service VP Katrina Lane, head of data science Max Schmeiser, and VP of product management Ilya Brown   —  Twitter Inc. is losing three more senior employees, including two vice presidents, a reflection of the uncertainty inside …

SI Swimsuit cover girl Yumi Nu described how Ashley Graham and Hunter McGrady have both served as inspirations.

2021 Rookie of the Year Katrina Scott posed nearly seven months pregnant and Hunter McGrady also appeared six months postpartum.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., pointed out during a speech on the Senate floor Monday how endangered species such as turtles and eagles have greater federal legislative protection than the unborn.

Brandon Vigliarolo / The Register : AAA tests assisted driving tech in a Hyundai Santa Fe, a Subaru Forester, and a Tesla Model 3 and finds significant risk of cyclist and oncoming car collisions   —  Still think we're ready for that autonomous future?  —  Autonomous cars may be further away than believed.

The meeting between Hollywood actress Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier was partially set up by "Gone with the Wind" star Olivia de Havilland.

A draft of a new congressional districting map for the state of New York appears to give Republicans a big boost compared to the lines Democratic lawmakers had originally drawn.

Michael Schroeder / MedCity News : Turquoise Health, a free search engine that lets patients compare hospital prices for various medical procedures in the US, raises a $20M Series A led by a16z   —  Pulling back the curtain on healthcare pricing is easier said than done, acknowledged Chris Severn, the company's co-founder and CEO.

Todd and Julie Chrisley of "Chrisley Knows Best" have pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of bank fraud, tax fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States.

Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate David McCormick said Sunday "stakes are so high" for the upcoming GOP primary, adding he is the America First candidate to help Republicans regain control of the upper chamber of Congress.

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor and U.S. Senate candidate John Fetterman suffered a stroke on Friday, according to a statement issued by his campaign on Sunday.

Gomez said "Saturday Night Live" was a "great place" to find love, and joked she was ready to find her "soulmate" while hosting. Gomez spoke of some of her favorite couples.

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis says the government should not intrude in conversations about abortion between a woman and her doctor or faith leader. Colorado recently preserved abortion rights in state law.

An Arby's manager admitted to police that he urinated in Arby's milkshake mix "at least twice."