Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows

Nearly 4,000 NASA employees, over 20% of its workforce, have applied for the agency's deferred resignation program, which aims to reduce personnel from 18,000 to 14,000 amid a proposed 25% funding cut for fiscal year 2026. The agency is also facing leadership turmoil following the withdrawal of billionaire Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator and the appointment of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as interim leader. Want More Context? 🔎

Women experiencing perimenopause often face debilitating hot flushes and night sweats, with nearly 40% reporting these vasomotor symptoms, according to a Monash University study published in The Lancet. The research emphasizes the need for better recognition and treatment of perimenopausal symptoms, advocating for a symptom-based approach to improve women's health care during this transitional period. Want More Context? 🔎

Two British teenagers were sentenced to life in prison for the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, whom they stabbed 27 times on a London bus in January. The incident has intensified concerns over rising knife crime and youth gang violence in the UK, with knife-related incidents increasing by nearly 80% since 2015, highlighting the tragic impact on young lives. Want More Context? 🔎

Anthony ZurcherNorth America correspondentEPATrump at his National Golf Club in Sterling, VirginiaMick Mulvaney recounted his experiences playing golf with Donald Trump, emphasizing Trump's competitive nature and how he often bested his opponents. Trump, who owns multiple golf courses and views the sport as a business and networking opportunity, has a strong passion for golf, using it to forge connections with influential figures while maintaining his competitive edge on the course. Want More Context? 🔎

Emma Raducanu reached her first semi-final of 2025 at the Washington Open, defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 7-5 after trailing 5-2 in the second set. The 22-year-old previously overcame seventh seed Marta Kostyuk and Naomi Osaka, and will face either Anna Kalinskaya or fourth seed Clara Tauson in her quest for a WTA final since winning the US Open in 2021. Want More Context? 🔎

A retired US special forces officer, Anthony Aguilar, has resigned from his role with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, citing witnessed shootings by the Israeli Defense Forces at Palestinian crowds. He described the level of brutality and indiscriminate force used against unarmed and starving civilians as unprecedented in his career. Want More Context? 🔎