Social Security chief backs down on threat to shut down agency after DOGE ruling

A premier Los Angeles restaurant, République, faced backlash after one of its owners expressed support for Elon Musk in a New York Times article about a Tesla café. Walter Manzke's comments sparked controversy among patrons, prompting the restaurant to clarify that their remarks were not political. République is a popular French bistro known for its exceptional food, and Musk's plans for the Tesla café in Hollywood have been in the works since 2022. Full Article

A motorcyclist in his 30s was found dead after disappearing into a massive sinkhole in Seoul's Myeongil-dong neighborhood, with the sinkhole measuring 65 feet wide and deep. It took rescuers almost 18 hours to find the victim, who was wearing a helmet and motorcycle boots, with his Japanese-made motorcycle and cell phone located before his body. The cause of the sinkhole is still being investigated, while a woman in a passing van sustained only minor...

The White House downplayed the seriousness of mistakenly including a journalist in a group chat discussing military attack details on Yemen, denying that war plans were discussed and no classified material was shared. Democrats are calling for the resignation of national security adviser Michael Waltz and defense secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing classified information, while some Republicans, like Representative Don Bacon, demand honesty from the White House about the breach. Journalist Jeffrey Goldberg was added...

The White House announced that Ukraine and Russia agreed to cease fighting in the Black Sea and negotiate a halt to strikes on energy facilities, marking progress towards a full cease-fire. Deals were reached after intense negotiations in Riyadh, with the involvement of U.S. mediators, but details on implementation remain unclear. The agreements aim to eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea, with potential implications for port infrastructure and operations in frontline Ukrainian...

Senator Michael Bennet and CIA Director John Ratcliffe clashed over how a reporter was added to a Signal chat discussing a potential attack on the Houthis in Yemen, with Bennet questioning Ratcliffe's knowledge and judgment. Ratcliffe, unable to confirm who added the reporter, admitted it was inappropriate for him to be included. Despite Ratcliffe's claim that the contents were not classified, using a private messaging app for such discussions raised concerns about security protocols within...

In the Season 29 finale of "The Bachelor," Juliana Pasquarosa, a 28-year-old woman from Newton, accepted day trader Grant Ellis' marriage proposal, despite being seen as an underdog. Grant expressed his love for Juliana, calling her his best friend and partner, leading to her tearful acceptance. Litia, the other finalist, expressed her admiration for Juliana but also questioned Grant's intentions. In the live portion of the finale, Juliana and Grant discussed their excitement about publicly...