Sen. Maria Cantwell urges Trump to invest in modernized weather forecast system: “The money will save you money”

Hunter Marquez, a 22-year-old Air Force Academy cadet who earned dual degrees, faced a setback in their dream to serve after the Supreme Court upheld a ban on transgender troops initiated by President Trump. Following this, Marquez joined a lawsuit challenging the ban, advocating for the rights of transgender individuals to serve in the military. Want More Context? 🔎

A 22-year-old graduate student, Eliotte Heinz, from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin, was found dead in the Mississippi River after being reported missing on Sunday. Her family expressed devastation at her loss, while the police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, awaiting autopsy results. Want More Context? 🔎

In Salt Lake City, the U.S. Postal Service's Remote Encoding Center processes around three million letters daily, with about 75,000 requiring further examination due to illegible addresses. Led by Ryan Bullock, a team of data conversion operators, including veteran Amy Heugly, work tirelessly to decipher addresses, resorting to manual inspections when necessary to prevent mail from being returned as undeliverable. Want More Context? 🔎

The $8bn merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media has been approved by the FCC, following a legal settlement with Donald Trump regarding a CBS interview. Skydance will implement changes at CBS, including a commitment to unbiased journalism, while the deal facilitates the transfer of broadcast licenses for 28 CBS stations. Want More Context? 🔎

During a tour of the Federal Reserve's headquarters, President Trump and Fed Chair Jerome H. Powell engaged in a discussion regarding the escalating costs of renovations, with Trump stating the figure has risen to $3.1 billion, a claim Powell disputed. Despite the debate, Trump expressed a desire for collaboration to complete the renovation project, emphasizing a positive meeting atmosphere. Want More Context? 🔎

A vehicle explosion occurred in a parking lot in Arlington, Virginia, near Washington, D.C., resulting from a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) due to a ruptured fuel tank. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, which damaged three nearby vehicles, with no reported injuries; the incident has been deemed non-suspicious as investigations continue. Want More Context? 🔎