A top Qatari official urges Israel and Hamas to do more to reach a cease-fire deal

Elon Musk has been making unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud in federal spending, particularly targeting entitlement programs like Social Security, through the Department of Government Efficiency. However, there is no evidence to support these claims, as unauthorized immigrants actually contribute more in taxes to programs like Social Security and Medicare than they receive in benefits. Mr. Musk also misrepresented findings from a 2024 report by the Government Accountability Office on fraud, which was governmentwide and...

NASA has been closely monitoring the South Atlantic Anomaly, a large region of weakened magnetic intensity above Earth between South America and southwest Africa. This anomaly poses a threat to satellites and spacecraft passing through it, as they are exposed to high-energy particles from the Sun that can cause malfunctions. Scientists believe the anomaly is caused by a complex interplay of Earth's molten iron core and the African Large Low Shear Velocity Province. Recent studies...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of AI-powered suicide drones, pushing for increased production, while a federal judge allowed The New York Times' lawsuit against OpenAI to move forward. Suzanne Somers' late husband created an AI 'twin' of her based on her famous 'Three's Company' character, and Amazon introduced a beta AI shopping tool called 'Interests' to personalize product recommendations for users. Full Article

After winning his third straight U.S. Figure Skating national title, Ilia Malinin was overcome with grief due to the loss of 28 people in a tragic accident, including members of his skating club. Struggling to skate again, he dedicated his performances at the World Figure Skating Championships to those who died, delivering his best performance ever and showcasing his unique style and technical skills. With his dynamic routines and ability to connect with audiences, Malinin...

A majority of assistant teachers and library assistants at Francis W. Parker School announced their intention to unionize this week, with 80% of the 30 staff members expressing their intent to form a union with the Illinois Federation of Teachers. The school administration recognized the effort, leading to plans for collective bargaining and discussions on better compensation, benefits, and clearer job responsibilities for the union members. The assistant teachers and library assistants aim to work...

Utah Governor Spencer Cox allowed a ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags and political flags like MAGA flags at government buildings and schools to become law without his signature, citing concerns but avoiding a potential veto override. The ban, effective May 7, imposes a $500 daily fine for displaying unauthorized flags, limiting it to American, state, and military flags. The move sparked protests in Salt Lake City, with local officials expressing opposition to the law's perceived...