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President Donald Trump defended National Security Advisor Michael Waltz during an ambassador meeting amid backlash over a leaked Signal text chain involving sensitive war plans. Trump expressed support for Waltz, stating he believes he is doing his best and should not apologize for the blunder. The president also discussed the security breach, questioning whether hackers can access Signal conversations and directing Waltz to investigate the matter with White House technical experts and legal teams to...

The FDA approved the first new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections in nearly 30 years, with GSK's pill Blujepa targeting E. coli bacteria resistant to standard antibiotics. UTIs are common and can lead to complications if untreated, making new treatment options crucial. Blujepa was successful in clinical trials and is expected to be available later this year, although the cost may be higher than generic options. Full Article

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...