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A woman named Esperanza backed out of a surrogacy arrangement with Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan after feeling uneasy about their request for additional surrogates and conflicting information. The couple is under investigation by local and federal authorities following a traumatic head injury to their infant and allegations of misleading multiple surrogates, leading to the custody of 21 children, most born via surrogacy. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A woman decided not to...

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been vocally criticizing President Trump and his administration's management of the Epstein files on social media, posting over 35 times on the topic. Musk's remarks include accusations of a cover-up and questioning the administration's transparency, which has led to a public feud between the two, with Trump labeling Musk's behavior as a "TRAIN WRECK." Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been criticizing former President...

The search for victims of severe flooding in Texas Hill Country continues as officials assess the number of missing individuals, which has decreased to about 100. Following the floods that killed at least 135 people, the Texas Legislature is convening to address authorities' responses and improve warning systems, amidst criticism of local preparedness and infrastructure. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The search for victims of devastating floods in Texas Hill Country continues into...

Russia has launched a significant drone and missile attack on Ukraine, particularly targeting the Black Sea port city of Odesa, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries, including a child. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy reported over 300 drones and 30 missiles were used, condemning the escalation of violence amid ongoing international support for Ukraine's defense efforts. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Russia is attacking Ukraine with lots of bombs and drones, and...

A vehicle crashed into a crowd outside a nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood, injuring 30 people, with three in critical condition. The incident is under investigation by the LAPD, and one victim was found with a gunshot wound, prompting a significant police response. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A car drove into a lot of people waiting to go into a nightclub in Los Angeles, hurting many of them, and...

Israeli troops opened fire on Palestinians gathering for food distribution in southern Gaza, resulting in at least 32 deaths, as reported by witnesses and health officials. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, operates the hubs, amid claims that the Israeli army only fires warning shots, while many local accounts describe indiscriminate shooting at crowds. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli soldiers shot at a large group of people in...