Technology

Trump Postpones AI Executive Order Signing Hours Before Tech CEO Summit

Trump pulled the planned AI executive order signing hours before tech CEOs including Dario Amodei were due at the White House, saying he didn't like certain aspects. The draft would have required labs to share new models with the federal government 90 days before release.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 'Brick After Brick', Knicks Take 2-0 on Cavs, Mandalorian & Grogu Opens, and Google I/O Aftershocks — May 22, 2026

Nigel Sylvester's Air Jordan 4 Brick After Brick ($230) drops today. Knicks lead Cavs 2-0 in the ECF, The Mandalorian & Grogu opens nationwide, and Google I/O aftershocks continue to ripple through tech.

Culture

Stephen Colbert Ends Late Show With Paul McCartney Singing "Hello, Goodbye"

Colbert's finale ran 17 minutes long, closed with Paul McCartney performing "Hello, Goodbye," and pulled in Barack Obama, David Letterman, and the full Strike Force Five for one last broadcast. The 33-year CBS franchise is now off the air, with the slot returning to local affiliates.

Sports

Knicks Beat Cavaliers 109-93 in Game 2 to Take 2-0 ECF Lead

Josh Hart scored a playoff career-high 26 points and the Knicks closed out Game 2 with an 18-0 third-quarter run, beating Cleveland 109-93 at Madison Square Garden. New York heads to Cleveland up 2-0, two wins from its first Finals trip since 1999.

Sports

Games to Watch — Thursday, May 21: Cavs Try to Avoid 0-2 in New York

Knicks-Cavs Game 2 is the only basketball game tonight that matters. Cleveland just blew a 22-point lead with under eight minutes to go. The rest of the slate is baseball.

Sports

Minnesota Lynx 2026 Season: Roster, Schedule, and What to Watch

Napheesa Collier is healing from dual ankle surgery, Olivia Miles arrives as the No. 2 pick, and the Lynx open Season 30 against a 15-team field that finally has weight behind the ratings.

Sneakers

Air Jordan 10 'Red Steel' Releases March 20, 2027 for $215

The Air Jordan 10 'Red Steel' releases March 20, 2027 for $215, style code HJ6779-100. White tumbled leather with Varsity Red and Light Steel Grey accents — the colorway's first retro since 2005.

Culture

Vince Staples Releases 'White Flag' Single and Video Ahead of June 5 Album 'Cry Baby'

Vince Staples released "White Flag," the second single and music video from his upcoming seventh studio album Cry Baby, dropping June 5 via Loma Vista. The video closes with Staples shooting an American flag he has painted white.

Technology

Spotify and Universal Music Sign Licensing Deal for AI-Generated Covers and Remixes

Spotify and UMG announced a landmark licensing agreement letting Premium subscribers create AI covers and remixes of opted-in UMG artists' songs — the first major-label AI framework inside a mainstream streaming service.

Technology

Spotify Launches Reserved, Holding Two Pre-Sale Concert Tickets for Premium Superfans

Spotify's new Reserved program holds two concert tickets per artist superfan in a roughly 24-hour pre-sale window. Launching summer 2026 in the U.S. with Live Nation, gated to Premium subscribers 18+.

Culture

Sushi Club Debuts Kids Line With Location-Coded Tees at $95

Sushi Club, the Chris Stamp and Nobu Matsuhisa streetwear brand, has launched its debut kids' collection — unisex relaxed tees in BHSC, ASC, and NYSC marques, $95, sizes 2T-6T, gated behind Members Only.

Sports

Mamdani Secures 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for NYC Residents in FIFA Deal

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 each for city residents — a roughly 91% discount, with free bus rides to MetLife and a five-day lottery starting May 25.