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Last year, Donald Trump claimed he could resolve the Ukraine War in "24 hours," but after a recent call with Vladimir Putin, he stated peace negotiations should occur between Russia and Ukraine, possibly with the Pope's assistance. While Trump remains optimistic, suggesting negotiations for a ceasefire could start soon, Putin emphasized addressing the war's "root causes." Concerns grow regarding the U.S.'s potential withdrawal from negotiations and support for Ukraine, which could empower Russia, as Ukrainian...

Mortgage Rates Surge Following Moody's DowngradeThe average interest rate for a 30-year mortgage has risen above 7% for the first time since April, triggered by Moody's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating due to growing debt concerns. Although the rate slightly eased to about 6.99%, elevated mortgage rates are expected to persist amid record-high home prices and a lack of affordable properties, with only 20% of homes listed being affordable for households earning $75,000. Experts...

Geologists in Mississippi discovered a fossilized lumbar vertebra believed to belong to a mosasaur, a marine apex predator from the Late Cretaceous period. The vertebra, estimated to be from a 30 to 40-foot-long specimen, was found during a sampling expedition south of Starkville, revealing the distinct shape indicative of a mosasaur. This finding is particularly significant as it represents the largest mosasaur fossil encountered in the region, which is known for its rich fossil record....

US Legislation Against Revenge Porn and DeepfakesPresident Donald Trump has signed the Take It Down Act, criminalizing the non-consensual posting of "intimate images," including deepfake content, requiring tech companies to remove such content within 48 hours. Although the bill received bipartisan support, critics, including digital rights groups, argue it may lead to censorship of legitimate content and threaten free expression and privacy rights. First Lady Melania Trump, who has advocated for the bill, highlighted the...

A Delaware animal shelter is caring for thousands of chicks abandoned in a postal truck for three days, leading to many deaths before their discovery on May 2. The USPS acknowledged a process breakdown and is investigating how 12,000 chicks were left at a mail distribution center, with the hatchery unable to reclaim them due to biosecurity concerns. Currently, over 2,000 surviving chicks are at the shelter, and while adoptions have begun, financial strain is...

Brooklyn Bridge Navy ship crash press conference expected shortlyThe National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is set to hold a press conference regarding the Brooklyn Bridge ship crash that occurred on Saturday evening, which resulted in the deaths of two Navy cadets and left three other sailors critically injured. The incident involved the Mexican Navy's Cuauhtémoc sailing ship, whose masts snapped upon contact with the bridge while carrying 277 crew members. Live updates from the conference...