T-Mobile US told the Federal Communications Commission it is abolishing all diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying the change is being made “not just in name, but in substance.” The carrier said it has reassigned DEI staff, removed related language from its website and training materials, and will no longer maintain roles dedicated to the initiatives.

The move comes as T-Mobile seeks FCC approval for two transactions: the $4.4 billion purchase of nearly all of United States Cellular’s wireless operations and a separate deal that would see the company invest about $4.9 billion for a 50% stake in a joint venture with KKR to acquire internet-service provider Metronet.

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T-Mobile is set to launch its satellite texting service, T-Satellite, powered by SpaceX's Starlink, across the United States on July 23, 2025. The service will cover approximately 500,000 square miles, including remote areas lacking traditional cellular coverage, and will support texting for both Android and iOS devices. Initially, the service will provide basic texting capabilities, with data services expected to roll out in October 2025, enabling third-party apps such as WhatsApp, X, and AccuWeather to function in dead zones. More than 1.8 million customers have already registered for the T-Satellite network.

The service is available not only to T-Mobile users but also to customers of other carriers for a monthly fee of $10. In response to severe flooding in Texas, SpaceX has deployed Starlink Mini kits to all first responder vehicles in Kerr County and enabled basic texting via satellite for T-Mobile customers in multiple flood-affected counties, including Kerr, Kendall, Llano, Travis, and Comal. This deployment has restored critical communications for emergency teams where traditional radios and cell networks failed. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has increased its testing of Starlink connections to enhance air traffic control systems, now testing 41 connections across New Jersey, Alaska, and Oklahoma, up from eight earlier in the year.

T-Mobile is set to launch its satellite texting service, T-Satellite, in partnership with SpaceX's Starlink on July 23, 2025. The service will cover 500,000 square miles across the United States, including remote areas that lack traditional cellular coverage. T-Satellite will support texting capabilities for both Android and iOS devices and will be available to customers of all carriers for a monthly fee of $10. Following the initial launch focused on texting, T-Mobile plans to roll out satellite-based data services starting October 1, 2025.

This data service will enable third-party applications such as WhatsApp, X, AccuWeather, and AllTrails to function in dead zones. The initiative aims to eliminate cellular dead zones and improve connectivity nationwide. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert emphasized the service's potential to allow texting and emergency 911 communications from virtually anywhere. Additionally, T-Mobile is collaborating with Apple on satellite-optimized applications to enhance user experience. The company has already registered over 1.8 million customers for the T-Satellite network during its beta phase, which will conclude prior to the official launch. The service is positioned as a $10-per-month option to extend cellular coverage beyond traditional network limits.

The Vegas Golden Knights have unveiled a seven-game exhibition slate for the 2025-26 National Hockey League campaign, beginning 21 September against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. The club will play four home contests at T-Mobile Arena, starting with a 23 September meeting against the Los Angeles Kings and followed by games versus the Utah Mammoth on 25 September, the Colorado Avalanche on 1 October and a second matchup with San Jose on 3 October. Road stops include a return visit to San Jose on 26 September and a trip to Denver to face Colorado on 30 September.

The announcement is part of a wider rollout of preseason schedules across the league. The Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres each confirmed seven- or six-game itineraries that also open during the 21-24 September window, while the Kings, Sharks and several Eastern Conference clubs have likewise published their dates. Most teams will conclude exhibitions during the first week of October.

The NHL is expected to release its full 2025-26 regular-season calendar in mid-July, giving clubs roughly three months between the start of preseason action and opening night.

Berlin police are investigating suspected arson after 36 delivery vans belonging to Amazon and Deutsche Telekom were destroyed by fire in the early hours of 17 June. Local media reported that the vehicles, parked at several locations across the city, ignited almost simultaneously, producing large plumes of smoke but causing no injuries.

More than 100 firefighters were deployed to contain the blazes, which left the vehicles gutted and temporarily disrupted logistics operations for both companies. Authorities have not yet disclosed an estimate of the financial damage.

Investigators are examining the authenticity of an online letter in which a self-described left-wing extremist group claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks. Police said they are reviewing security-camera footage and forensic evidence but have not announced any arrests.

SoftBank Group has raised approximately $4.8 billion through an unregistered overnight block sale of 21.5 million T-Mobile US shares, according to deal terms reviewed by Bloomberg News. The shares were priced between $224 and $228 each, representing about a 3% discount to the previous Monday's closing price. This transaction reduced SoftBank's stake in T-Mobile from 7.5% to 5.6%. The sale marks one of the largest U.S.

equity block sales in recent years, following TD's $13.1 billion Schwab divestiture. Proceeds from the sale are intended to support SoftBank's extensive plans in artificial intelligence development. Following the announcement, T-Mobile's stock price declined, and Deutsche Telekom shares also fell by over 2%. SoftBank still holds over 60 million T-Mobile shares, indicating potential for further sales.

SoftBank Group Corp. has raised about $4.8 billion by selling 21.5 million shares of T-Mobile US Inc. in an overnight block trade, according to a term sheet seen by Bloomberg and Reuters. The shares were priced between $224 and $228, roughly a 3% discount to Monday’s closing price, valuing the deal at as much as $4.9 billion and reducing SoftBank’s stake in the U.S. carrier to about 5.6% from 7.5%.

The transaction is the biggest U.S. equity block sale since Toronto-Dominion Bank’s $13.1 billion divestiture of Charles Schwab Corp. stock in 2023. SoftBank, led by founder Masayoshi Son, is expected to use the proceeds to fund its expanding artificial-intelligence investments. Market reaction was mixed: T-Mobile shares slipped in early trading, Deutsche Telekom AG fell more than 2% in Frankfurt, while SoftBank’s stock touched a three-and-a-half-month high in Tokyo.

Paraguay has experienced a major data breach affecting 7.4 million citizen records, which have been leaked and put up for sale on the dark web. A ransomware group claims responsibility for stealing this sensitive information and is demanding a ransom of $7.4 million. The breach has raised concerns about the exposure of personal data across the country, with Paraguayan media highlighting the severity of the incident. Separately, there are reports of another large-scale data breach involving over 64 million T-Mobile records, although details on this incident remain limited.

Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, the hosts of the popular “SmartLess” podcast, have entered the telecommunications sector with the creation of SmartLess Mobile. The phone company, unveiled during the week of 10–12 June, extends the comedians’ media franchise beyond audio entertainment and into consumer connectivity.

Marketing materials indicate that subscribers will be able to stream the “SmartLess” podcast directly through the service, though pricing, network partners and a commercial launch date have yet to be disclosed. The venture underscores a broader trend of high-profile podcasters using their audiences to launch standalone consumer businesses.

T-Mobile US is undergoing a leadership transition as its current CEO is set to leave the post early, according to reports from Handelsblatt. The company's owner plans to hand over leadership to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as T-Mobile aims to pursue a new strategic direction. This change follows prior announcements by Thomas Rabe, the long-serving CEO, who had indicated his intention to step down. The succession issue has also brought attention to sensitive details within the owning family. The leadership shift is part of a broader trend of challenges faced by retiring company owners in Germany who struggle to find successors.

T-Mobile has begun distributing settlement payouts totaling $350 million to millions of customers affected by a 2021 data breach. The breach, which occurred in August 2021, compromised the personal information of approximately 76 million U.S. customers, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The class action lawsuit related to this incident was settled in 2022. Some customers have already received payouts as large as $25,000. The payments are being managed by the settlement administrator and will continue to be issued in the coming weeks.

T-Mobile has officially launched its fiber home internet service, initially available to over 500,000 households, with plans to expand to 12 to 15 million homes in the US by 2030. The service offers four plans: Fiber 500 (500 Mbps), Fiber 1 Gig (1 Gbps), Fiber 2 Gig (2 Gbps), and a limited-time Fiber Founders Club plan with 2 Gbps speeds and a 10-year price lock at $70 per month. All plans include a five-year price guarantee, unlimited data, and no contracts, with discounts for customers who also have T-Mobile voice lines.

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T-Mobile is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its T-Mobile Tuesdays customer rewards program by offering customers a range of perks and prizes, including a $90,000 cash prize, a Honda Prologue SUV, a Pixel 9a smartphone, and other giveaways. In addition, T-Mobile has launched a satellite beta service that is now available to non-T-Mobile customers, including those on AT&T and Verizon, as a 90-day free trial. This service provides free satellite connectivity along with access to T-Mobile's 5G network, which includes 50GB of high-speed data and unlimited texting. The initiative aims to extend T-Mobile benefits beyond its own subscriber base, offering unique incentives not available to competitors' customers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced the home portion of their 2025-26 NBA preseason schedule, which includes four games. The Lakers will open their preseason on October 3 against the Phoenix Suns, followed by a game against the Golden State Warriors on October 12. A notable game will take place on October 15, when the Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This matchup will feature key players such as LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers, and Luka Doncic for the Mavericks, with Cooper Flagg also expected to participate.

The Lakers will conclude their home preseason games with a contest against the Sacramento Kings on October 17. Tickets for the games will be available starting June 6 at 10 a.m. PT. Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks previously held their training camp in Las Vegas last year but did not play a preseason game there until this announcement.

The Seattle Mariners announced they will retire Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson's No. 51 jersey during the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Johnson, known as 'The Big Unit,' played for the Mariners from 1989 to 1998.

Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners history on June 2, 1990, and won the team's first Cy Young Award in 1995 with an 18-2 record and a 2.48 ERA. In 1995, the Mariners went 27-3 in Johnson's 30 starts. Over his ten seasons in Seattle, he recorded 130 wins, 2,162 strikeouts, and a 3.42 ERA.

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Patrick Mahomes has publicly addressed speculation regarding the future of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is entering his 13th NFL season in 2025. Mahomes stated that Kelce does not appear to be considering retirement soon and is motivated to improve his performance. Despite rumors swirling around Kelce's potential retirement, Mahomes emphasized that Kelce "feels better" than the previous year and "doesn't seem like a guy" who is ready to leave the game. Former NFL player Greg Olsen also weighed in, noting that Kelce controls how and when he chooses to retire. The discussion around Kelce's career comes as the NFL star participated in the annual "Big Slick Celebrity Weekend" in Kansas City, an event co-hosted by actors Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd, which aims to raise funds for charity. The Big Slick Auction Show at the T-Mobile Center seeks to surpass its previous fundraising record of $3.9 million.

T-Mobile's T-Life app, designed for iPhone users, includes a screen recording tool that automatically records on-screen activity while the app is in use. This feature is enabled by default and sends screen recordings to T-Mobile without explicit user permission. The carrier has stated that the screen recording function is intended to help troubleshoot issues with the service and has asserted that it does not pose a privacy risk. However, the automatic activation of this feature has drawn criticism from customers and media outlets, who have expressed concerns about privacy and the lack of user consent.

Kenyan police in Nairobi have recovered 77 to 70 stolen mobile phones valued at approximately 3 million Kenyan shillings during a recent operation targeting a phone theft syndicate. Six suspects were arrested in connection with the case, and cash amounting to 614,000 shillings believed to be linked to the stolen phones was also seized. The operation included a raid on a mobile phone shop in Nairobi's Central Business District, which was reportedly selling stolen electronics. Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda publicly addressed the recovery and arrests.

Separately, in other parts of Kenya, a joint raid by NACADA and police in Dagoretti South led to the arrest of one suspect and the destruction of drug dens. In Nigeria, the Imo State Police Command arrested 147 suspects linked to various serious crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, rape, child trafficking, and terrorism. The Lagos State Taskforce apprehended 277 individuals during a week-long operation targeting criminal hotspots and environmental infractions. In South Africa, 32 suspects were arrested in Mpumalanga for violations of the Immigration Act and fraud during Operation Vala Umgodi. In Russia, security forces detained 172 underground gunsmiths across 58 regions and shut down 62 workshops involved in weapons modernization and ammunition manufacturing, seizing a total of 404 firearms.

British actress Rosamund Pike, known for her role in "Gone Girl," has recounted a violent mugging incident that occurred in London in 2006. During the attack, Pike was punched in the face by a mugger who snatched her phone while she was on a call with her mother. She described the ordeal as "15 minutes of hell," noting that her mother only heard her scream after the phone was taken. The incident involved the assailant arriving on a bike and forcibly taking her mobile device. Pike has shared this experience publicly, highlighting the dangers of street crime in the city.

Deutsche Telekom has acquired the exclusive television broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Germany. This deal grants Telekom full control over the live coverage of the tournament, while public broadcasters ARD and ZDF may only be able to show games if they obtain a sublicense from Telekom. The acquisition of these rights by Telekom marks a shift in the German broadcasting landscape for the World Cup, traditionally shared with public broadcasters. The move has sparked discussions about the cost and strategy behind Telekom's investment in the tournament's TV rights.

T-Mobile US told the Federal Communications Commission it is abolishing all diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying the change is being made “not just in name, but in substance.” The carrier said it has reassigned DEI staff, removed related language from its website and training materials, and will no longer maintain roles dedicated to the initiatives.

The move comes as T-Mobile seeks FCC approval for two transactions: the $4.4 billion purchase of nearly all of United States Cellular’s wireless operations and a separate deal that would see the company invest about $4.9 billion for a 50% stake in a joint venture with KKR to acquire internet-service provider Metronet.

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T-Mobile is set to launch its satellite texting service, T-Satellite, powered by SpaceX's Starlink, across the United States on July 23, 2025. The service will cover approximately 500,000 square miles, including remote areas lacking traditional cellular coverage, and will support texting for both Android and iOS devices. Initially, the service will provide basic texting capabilities, with data services expected to roll out in October 2025, enabling third-party apps such as WhatsApp, X, and AccuWeather to function in dead zones. More than 1.8 million customers have already registered for the T-Satellite network.

The service is available not only to T-Mobile users but also to customers of other carriers for a monthly fee of $10. In response to severe flooding in Texas, SpaceX has deployed Starlink Mini kits to all first responder vehicles in Kerr County and enabled basic texting via satellite for T-Mobile customers in multiple flood-affected counties, including Kerr, Kendall, Llano, Travis, and Comal. This deployment has restored critical communications for emergency teams where traditional radios and cell networks failed. Additionally, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has increased its testing of Starlink connections to enhance air traffic control systems, now testing 41 connections across New Jersey, Alaska, and Oklahoma, up from eight earlier in the year.

T-Mobile is set to launch its satellite texting service, T-Satellite, in partnership with SpaceX's Starlink on July 23, 2025. The service will cover 500,000 square miles across the United States, including remote areas that lack traditional cellular coverage. T-Satellite will support texting capabilities for both Android and iOS devices and will be available to customers of all carriers for a monthly fee of $10. Following the initial launch focused on texting, T-Mobile plans to roll out satellite-based data services starting October 1, 2025.

This data service will enable third-party applications such as WhatsApp, X, AccuWeather, and AllTrails to function in dead zones. The initiative aims to eliminate cellular dead zones and improve connectivity nationwide. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert emphasized the service's potential to allow texting and emergency 911 communications from virtually anywhere. Additionally, T-Mobile is collaborating with Apple on satellite-optimized applications to enhance user experience. The company has already registered over 1.8 million customers for the T-Satellite network during its beta phase, which will conclude prior to the official launch. The service is positioned as a $10-per-month option to extend cellular coverage beyond traditional network limits.

The Vegas Golden Knights have unveiled a seven-game exhibition slate for the 2025-26 National Hockey League campaign, beginning 21 September against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. The club will play four home contests at T-Mobile Arena, starting with a 23 September meeting against the Los Angeles Kings and followed by games versus the Utah Mammoth on 25 September, the Colorado Avalanche on 1 October and a second matchup with San Jose on 3 October. Road stops include a return visit to San Jose on 26 September and a trip to Denver to face Colorado on 30 September.

The announcement is part of a wider rollout of preseason schedules across the league. The Philadelphia Flyers, Anaheim Ducks, and Buffalo Sabres each confirmed seven- or six-game itineraries that also open during the 21-24 September window, while the Kings, Sharks and several Eastern Conference clubs have likewise published their dates. Most teams will conclude exhibitions during the first week of October.

The NHL is expected to release its full 2025-26 regular-season calendar in mid-July, giving clubs roughly three months between the start of preseason action and opening night.

Berlin police are investigating suspected arson after 36 delivery vans belonging to Amazon and Deutsche Telekom were destroyed by fire in the early hours of 17 June. Local media reported that the vehicles, parked at several locations across the city, ignited almost simultaneously, producing large plumes of smoke but causing no injuries.

More than 100 firefighters were deployed to contain the blazes, which left the vehicles gutted and temporarily disrupted logistics operations for both companies. Authorities have not yet disclosed an estimate of the financial damage.

Investigators are examining the authenticity of an online letter in which a self-described left-wing extremist group claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks. Police said they are reviewing security-camera footage and forensic evidence but have not announced any arrests.

SoftBank Group has raised approximately $4.8 billion through an unregistered overnight block sale of 21.5 million T-Mobile US shares, according to deal terms reviewed by Bloomberg News. The shares were priced between $224 and $228 each, representing about a 3% discount to the previous Monday's closing price. This transaction reduced SoftBank's stake in T-Mobile from 7.5% to 5.6%. The sale marks one of the largest U.S.

equity block sales in recent years, following TD's $13.1 billion Schwab divestiture. Proceeds from the sale are intended to support SoftBank's extensive plans in artificial intelligence development. Following the announcement, T-Mobile's stock price declined, and Deutsche Telekom shares also fell by over 2%. SoftBank still holds over 60 million T-Mobile shares, indicating potential for further sales.

SoftBank Group Corp. has raised about $4.8 billion by selling 21.5 million shares of T-Mobile US Inc. in an overnight block trade, according to a term sheet seen by Bloomberg and Reuters. The shares were priced between $224 and $228, roughly a 3% discount to Monday’s closing price, valuing the deal at as much as $4.9 billion and reducing SoftBank’s stake in the U.S. carrier to about 5.6% from 7.5%.

The transaction is the biggest U.S. equity block sale since Toronto-Dominion Bank’s $13.1 billion divestiture of Charles Schwab Corp. stock in 2023. SoftBank, led by founder Masayoshi Son, is expected to use the proceeds to fund its expanding artificial-intelligence investments. Market reaction was mixed: T-Mobile shares slipped in early trading, Deutsche Telekom AG fell more than 2% in Frankfurt, while SoftBank’s stock touched a three-and-a-half-month high in Tokyo.

Paraguay has experienced a major data breach affecting 7.4 million citizen records, which have been leaked and put up for sale on the dark web. A ransomware group claims responsibility for stealing this sensitive information and is demanding a ransom of $7.4 million. The breach has raised concerns about the exposure of personal data across the country, with Paraguayan media highlighting the severity of the incident. Separately, there are reports of another large-scale data breach involving over 64 million T-Mobile records, although details on this incident remain limited.

Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, the hosts of the popular “SmartLess” podcast, have entered the telecommunications sector with the creation of SmartLess Mobile. The phone company, unveiled during the week of 10–12 June, extends the comedians’ media franchise beyond audio entertainment and into consumer connectivity.

Marketing materials indicate that subscribers will be able to stream the “SmartLess” podcast directly through the service, though pricing, network partners and a commercial launch date have yet to be disclosed. The venture underscores a broader trend of high-profile podcasters using their audiences to launch standalone consumer businesses.

T-Mobile US is undergoing a leadership transition as its current CEO is set to leave the post early, according to reports from Handelsblatt. The company's owner plans to hand over leadership to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as T-Mobile aims to pursue a new strategic direction. This change follows prior announcements by Thomas Rabe, the long-serving CEO, who had indicated his intention to step down. The succession issue has also brought attention to sensitive details within the owning family. The leadership shift is part of a broader trend of challenges faced by retiring company owners in Germany who struggle to find successors.

T-Mobile has begun distributing settlement payouts totaling $350 million to millions of customers affected by a 2021 data breach. The breach, which occurred in August 2021, compromised the personal information of approximately 76 million U.S. customers, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The class action lawsuit related to this incident was settled in 2022. Some customers have already received payouts as large as $25,000. The payments are being managed by the settlement administrator and will continue to be issued in the coming weeks.

T-Mobile has officially launched its fiber home internet service, initially available to over 500,000 households, with plans to expand to 12 to 15 million homes in the US by 2030. The service offers four plans: Fiber 500 (500 Mbps), Fiber 1 Gig (1 Gbps), Fiber 2 Gig (2 Gbps), and a limited-time Fiber Founders Club plan with 2 Gbps speeds and a 10-year price lock at $70 per month. All plans include a five-year price guarantee, unlimited data, and no contracts, with discounts for customers who also have T-Mobile voice lines.

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T-Mobile is celebrating the ninth anniversary of its T-Mobile Tuesdays customer rewards program by offering customers a range of perks and prizes, including a $90,000 cash prize, a Honda Prologue SUV, a Pixel 9a smartphone, and other giveaways. In addition, T-Mobile has launched a satellite beta service that is now available to non-T-Mobile customers, including those on AT&T and Verizon, as a 90-day free trial. This service provides free satellite connectivity along with access to T-Mobile's 5G network, which includes 50GB of high-speed data and unlimited texting. The initiative aims to extend T-Mobile benefits beyond its own subscriber base, offering unique incentives not available to competitors' customers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced the home portion of their 2025-26 NBA preseason schedule, which includes four games. The Lakers will open their preseason on October 3 against the Phoenix Suns, followed by a game against the Golden State Warriors on October 12. A notable game will take place on October 15, when the Lakers face the Dallas Mavericks at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This matchup will feature key players such as LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers, and Luka Doncic for the Mavericks, with Cooper Flagg also expected to participate.

The Lakers will conclude their home preseason games with a contest against the Sacramento Kings on October 17. Tickets for the games will be available starting June 6 at 10 a.m. PT. Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks previously held their training camp in Las Vegas last year but did not play a preseason game there until this announcement.

The Seattle Mariners announced they will retire Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson's No. 51 jersey during the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Johnson, known as 'The Big Unit,' played for the Mariners from 1989 to 1998.

Johnson threw the first no-hitter in Mariners history on June 2, 1990, and won the team's first Cy Young Award in 1995 with an 18-2 record and a 2.48 ERA. In 1995, the Mariners went 27-3 in Johnson's 30 starts. Over his ten seasons in Seattle, he recorded 130 wins, 2,162 strikeouts, and a 3.42 ERA.

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Patrick Mahomes has publicly addressed speculation regarding the future of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is entering his 13th NFL season in 2025. Mahomes stated that Kelce does not appear to be considering retirement soon and is motivated to improve his performance. Despite rumors swirling around Kelce's potential retirement, Mahomes emphasized that Kelce "feels better" than the previous year and "doesn't seem like a guy" who is ready to leave the game. Former NFL player Greg Olsen also weighed in, noting that Kelce controls how and when he chooses to retire. The discussion around Kelce's career comes as the NFL star participated in the annual "Big Slick Celebrity Weekend" in Kansas City, an event co-hosted by actors Jason Sudeikis and Paul Rudd, which aims to raise funds for charity. The Big Slick Auction Show at the T-Mobile Center seeks to surpass its previous fundraising record of $3.9 million.

T-Mobile's T-Life app, designed for iPhone users, includes a screen recording tool that automatically records on-screen activity while the app is in use. This feature is enabled by default and sends screen recordings to T-Mobile without explicit user permission. The carrier has stated that the screen recording function is intended to help troubleshoot issues with the service and has asserted that it does not pose a privacy risk. However, the automatic activation of this feature has drawn criticism from customers and media outlets, who have expressed concerns about privacy and the lack of user consent.

Kenyan police in Nairobi have recovered 77 to 70 stolen mobile phones valued at approximately 3 million Kenyan shillings during a recent operation targeting a phone theft syndicate. Six suspects were arrested in connection with the case, and cash amounting to 614,000 shillings believed to be linked to the stolen phones was also seized. The operation included a raid on a mobile phone shop in Nairobi's Central Business District, which was reportedly selling stolen electronics. Nairobi Regional Police Commander George Seda publicly addressed the recovery and arrests.

Separately, in other parts of Kenya, a joint raid by NACADA and police in Dagoretti South led to the arrest of one suspect and the destruction of drug dens. In Nigeria, the Imo State Police Command arrested 147 suspects linked to various serious crimes including kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, rape, child trafficking, and terrorism. The Lagos State Taskforce apprehended 277 individuals during a week-long operation targeting criminal hotspots and environmental infractions. In South Africa, 32 suspects were arrested in Mpumalanga for violations of the Immigration Act and fraud during Operation Vala Umgodi. In Russia, security forces detained 172 underground gunsmiths across 58 regions and shut down 62 workshops involved in weapons modernization and ammunition manufacturing, seizing a total of 404 firearms.

British actress Rosamund Pike, known for her role in "Gone Girl," has recounted a violent mugging incident that occurred in London in 2006. During the attack, Pike was punched in the face by a mugger who snatched her phone while she was on a call with her mother. She described the ordeal as "15 minutes of hell," noting that her mother only heard her scream after the phone was taken. The incident involved the assailant arriving on a bike and forcibly taking her mobile device. Pike has shared this experience publicly, highlighting the dangers of street crime in the city.

Deutsche Telekom has acquired the exclusive television broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Germany. This deal grants Telekom full control over the live coverage of the tournament, while public broadcasters ARD and ZDF may only be able to show games if they obtain a sublicense from Telekom. The acquisition of these rights by Telekom marks a shift in the German broadcasting landscape for the World Cup, traditionally shared with public broadcasters. The move has sparked discussions about the cost and strategy behind Telekom's investment in the tournament's TV rights.