Gunman tries to attack U.S. Embassy in Lebanon, military says

The remains of 19 Black Americans, taken to Germany for "racial pseudoscience" experiments in the 1880s, were repatriated to New Orleans for memorialization. A jazz funeral is set for Saturday, organized by Dillard University and local institutions, honoring the individuals as people with histories. The Cultural Repatriation Committee, formed in 2024, identified their names and backgrounds, with many arriving in New Orleans post-Civil War, though no descendants have been traced. Full Article

As the Atlantic hurricane season approaches, the National Weather Service (NWS) is grappling with significant staffing shortages, having lost over 10% of its workforce due to cuts initiated by the Trump administration to reduce government spending. This depletion, affecting approximately 550 employees within the NWS, raises concerns about the agency's ability to effectively forecast and respond to an anticipated "above-normal" hurricane season, which may yield up to 19 named storms. Lawmakers and former agency leaders...

After nine months of searching, the Maynard family, who went missing during a boat trip in Kachemak Bay, Alaska, has been found. The family, consisting of David, Mary, and their two children, was lost in August 2024 when their boat began taking on water, leading to a distress call. In May 2025, their vessel was discovered with potential human remains on board, and subsequent dive operations recovered three sets of remains, with efforts continuing to...

US Defense Secretary Warns of Imminent Chinese Threat to TaiwanDuring the Shangri-la Dialogue, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth emphasized the imminent threat China poses to Taiwan, urging Asian nations to enhance their defense spending and collaborate with the US against potential aggression. He characterized China as seeking hegemony in Asia and warned that any forceful attempt to conquer Taiwan would have severe global repercussions. Hegseth's remarks come amid heightened concerns about China's military preparations...

SummaryIn Strasburg, Colorado, Stephanie Peabody discovered a touching moment in her garage's security footage after her son, Bridger, bravely retrieved his grandmother's phone during a crisis. After a fall left 78-year-old Sharon Lewis unable to get help, Bridger, only three years old, faced the dark alone, whispering "Don't be afraid" to himself, and successfully opened the car door. The incident inspired Peabody to pursue a career in special education, embodying the lesson of courage in...

Summary During a send-off in the Oval Office, Elon Musk addressed allegations from a New York Times report claiming he frequently used ketamine during the 2024 campaign, dismissing the publication's credibility. He acknowledged having a prescription for ketamine but contradicted the report by stating he uses it infrequently to manage depression. As Musk concludes his role overseeing the Department of Government Efficiency in the Trump administration, he has faced criticism regarding his drug use and...