3 asteroid watchers for China’s ‘planetary defense force’

Alaska Airlines resumed operations around 11 p.m. PT on Sunday after a three-hour ground stop due to an IT outage affecting their systems. The issue was identified as a hardware failure in a critical piece of third-party equipment, but the airline confirmed that flight safety was never compromised. Want More Context? 🔎

One of Jeffrey Epstein's accusers, Annie Farmer, is urging the government to release information related to the case, feeling that it has been politicized and misused for sensationalism. She expresses skepticism about the Trump administration's commitment to justice for victims and raises concerns over recent developments, including the firing of prosecutor Maureen Comey and calls to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell. Want More Context? 🔎

Donald Trump's Trial and Judicial TensionsIn May 2024, Donald Trump was found guilty on all 34 charges related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, marking a historic moment as a former president became a convicted felon. Following his conviction, Trump's administration has actively challenged judicial authority, with threats and hostility towards judges increasing, prompting concerns about the integrity of the US judicial system. Want More Context? 🔎

A former Kentucky police officer, Brett Hankison, was sentenced to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a botched raid that led to her fatal shooting. His conviction marks the first direct accountability from law enforcement in connection with Taylor's death, which sparked widespread protests and discussions on racial justice. Want More Context? 🔎

Sen. Maria Cantwell is urging President Trump to modernize the U.S. weather forecasting system, emphasizing that such investments could save lives and reduce costs after recent disasters, including deadly floods in Central Texas. In her letter, Cantwell proposed five bipartisan recommendations for enhancing forecasting capabilities, amidst budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which could hinder critical weather research and technology upgrades. Want More Context? 🔎

US President Donald Trump's administration has released 230,000 pages of FBI surveillance files related to Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, previously withheld since 1977. While King's children condemned the release as potentially harmful to their father's legacy, some family members welcomed it as a step towards transparency, amidst ongoing criticism of Trump's handling of other sensitive documents. Want More Context? 🔎