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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...

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...

ICE announced a six-day operation in Massachusetts resulting in 370 arrests, with over 200 illegal immigrants having serious criminal convictions or charges, including murder and drug trafficking. Despite being a sanctuary city, Boston saw arrests of MS-13 and Tren de Aragua members. Federal agencies collaborated in seizing drugs and apprehending criminal offenders, emphasizing public safety and national security. Full Article

Luigi Mangione, awaiting trial for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, has requested a laptop in jail solely for legal purposes, not for communication. Prosecutors are hesitant due to alleged threats against witnesses, but Mangione's lawyers argue there is no connection. The laptop would allow him to review over 15,000 pages of case material, as he faces state and federal charges with potential death penalty implications. Full Article

Russia has been accused of persecuting Christians in occupied Ukrainian territory during Putin's invasion, with reports of mistreatment and abuse of religious minorities. The International Criminal Court has charged Putin with illegal deportation of Ukrainian children, adding to Russia's list of human rights violations. The Institute for the Study of War reports ongoing persecution of Evangelical Christian communities in Kherson, as Russia demands Ukraine cede occupied territories for a potential ceasefire in the war. Full...