Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf, adding new friction to already elevated Middle East tensions (AP). The U.S. announced $6 million in humanitarian aid to Cuba, a notable policy shift (AP).

Google acquired AI infrastructure company Intersect for $4.75 billion, expanding its data center footprint (Reuters). A federal judge blocked Texas's age-verification law for app stores on First Amendment grounds (AP). Pizza Hut announced closures of 250 U.S. locations.