Flashback: Musk used his 'what did you get done this week' directive before gutting Twitter

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is expanding its K-9 training program, deploying highly trained dogs for drug interdiction, explosive detection, and tracking missions. Lt. Boyd Lamb, a 19-year DPS veteran, showcased their Florence, Texas training facility that transforms untrained dogs into specialized law enforcement assets. With 74 K-9 teams statewide, including drug detection, explosive detection, and tracking teams, DPS aims to integrate K-9 units into operations across Texas, ensuring highly trained dogs are...

Proper nutrition in middle age is found to have a significant impact on longevity, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy diet as one ages. A new blood test has been developed to measure the progression of Alzheimer's disease, providing a valuable tool for tracking the development of dementia. A recent study explores the reasons why parents may show favoritism towards certain children, shedding light on the dynamics of family relationships. Full Article

The head of the Wilson Center, Mark Green, a Republican, resigned following a visit from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team, as part of Trump administration's efforts to largely dismantle the nonpartisan policy group. The center's federal employees were placed on administrative leave, with leadership staff and senior government employees also ousted. The Wilson Center, founded in 1968 as a memorial to Woodrow Wilson, faces an uncertain future as it seeks to comply with...

The U.S. government has imposed a ban on American government personnel in China, along with family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging in romantic or sexual relationships with Chinese citizens. This policy was put into effect by departing U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns in January, expanding on previous restrictions, in response to concerns raised by members of Congress. The ban covers all U.S. missions in mainland China and requires personnel to report any pre-existing...

The European Union is ready to implement further countermeasures against U.S. tariffs if negotiations fail, as stated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. President Donald Trump imposed 20% tariffs on the bloc, leading to concerns about the impact on the global economy. The E.U. is prepared to reintroduce previously suspended duties and impose new tariffs on a variety of U.S. goods, including steel, aluminum, bourbon, and agricultural products, in response to the U.S....

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited Hungary, where an arrest warrant against him by the International Criminal Court was ignored due to Hungary's rejection of the court's jurisdiction. Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Netanyahu, showcasing their shared views on national sovereignty and defying international law. Netanyahu's visit signals strength amidst domestic opposition in Israel, while Orban uses the opportunity to gain attention and distance himself from EU isolation, with both leaders facing domestic challenges...