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A British man named Tyler Buchanan pleaded guilty to helping steal at least $8 million in virtual money by hacking into company computers and tricking employees in the US. He used fake text messages to get login information and is set to be sentenced in August with a possible 22-year prison term.
Key Facts
Tyler Buchanan is 24 years old and from Dundee, UK.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft crimes related to stealing virtual currency.
The theft happened between September 2021 and April 2023.
Buchanan and others sent fake text messages (phishing) to employees of various companies to steal login details.
They targeted entertainment, telecom, technology, and virtual currency firms.
At least $8 million worth of virtual currency was stolen from US individuals.
Buchanan has been in US custody since April 2025 and will be sentenced on August 21.
The case is linked to a cybercriminal group called Scattered Spider, with more suspects in the US facing charges.
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A South Florida man named Maikel Rojas was held for nearly five months in a remote immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz." He described poor living conditions and limited legal access before being released after a legal petition called habeas corpus.
Key Facts
Maikel Rojas was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in October 2025 after a routine check-in.
He was held at a remote facility nicknamed "Alligator Alcatraz" for about four and a half months.
Rojas reported overcrowded, unsanitary conditions with inadequate privacy and spoiled food.
Detainees were not allowed visits from family and had little access to legal help.
His wife, Roxana Torres, protested outside the facility and learned about habeas corpus, a legal action to challenge detention.
Habeas corpus helped secure Rojas’ release in March 2026.
Rojas must wear an ankle monitor and attend future hearings to determine his legal status.
He must still check in with immigration authorities and has a scheduled report date at the Miramar detention center.
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The Trump administration changed its decision and extended permission for some countries to buy Russian oil, despite earlier saying it would not. This extension lasts until May 16 and was announced during tensions related to the Iran war.
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The Trump administration extended a waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
The waiver allows certain countries to keep buying Russian oil until May 16.
A high-ranking official had recently said the U.S. would not extend this permission.
The change was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department.
The extension came amid ongoing tensions related to the Iran war.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to explain his 2024 comments about Black children taking certain ADHD medicines. Newsom criticized Kennedy’s remarks about those children being “re-parented” through medication.
Key Facts
Governor Gavin Newsom is from California and is a Democrat.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kennedy made comments in 2024 regarding Black children on ADHD medications.
He described these children as being “re-parented” by the medication.
Newsom publicly demanded that Kennedy provide answers about these remarks.
Newsom questioned Kennedy’s fitness to serve in his current role.
The issue involves ADHD, a condition that affects attention and behavior in children.
The controversy focuses on race and medication use in children.
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The US Congress voted to temporarily extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days after failing to approve a longer extension. The law allows intelligence agencies to gather foreign intelligence from US telecom companies, but some lawmakers oppose it due to concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
Key Facts
FISA is a law from 1978 that controls how intelligence agencies collect foreign information and involves telecom companies.
Section 702 of FISA, added in 2008, lets agencies collect communications of non-US persons outside the US without a warrant.
This section can also collect data on Americans who communicate with those foreign targets.
Some lawmakers from both parties want to reform the law to stop warrantless searches of Americans’ data.
President Trump wants an 18-month extension of FISA without any changes.
Critics argue that Section 702 allows mass surveillance without court approval, which raises privacy concerns.
National security officials say Section 702 is essential for preventing terrorism, espionage, and other threats.
The law was due to expire but was extended temporarily by unanimous votes in the House and Senate to allow more time for negotiations.
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President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have exchanged strong criticisms over issues including the war in Iran and U.S. immigration policies. The conflict worsened after a military operation in Iran, with the pope urging peace and criticizing mass deportations, and President Trump responding with sharp personal attacks online and in public.
Key Facts
Pope Leo XIV criticized the U.S. government’s mass deportation policies as disrespectful to immigrants.
Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. and Israeli airstrike in Iran, triggered concern from the pope who called for peace.
Pope Leo called President Trump’s threats against Iran’s civilization “unacceptable.”
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7.
President Trump called the pope “weak on crime” and “very liberal” on social media after a TV segment showing Catholic leaders criticizing the war.
Trump claimed Pope Leo’s election was influenced by his own presidency and questioned the pope’s role, urging him to focus on church leadership rather than politics.
Trump created and later deleted an AI image that showed him resembling Jesus, saying it was meant to show him as a doctor.
The dispute reflects tensions between U.S. political leadership and the Catholic Church’s stance on immigration and war.
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Police in the United States rescued a 2-month-old baby after the baby's father took the child from the mother and led officers on a high-speed chase. Authorities are investigating the incident as an alleged abduction.
Key Facts
The baby involved is 2 months old.
The baby's father took the baby from the mother against her will.
Police followed the father in a high-speed chase.
The police successfully saved the baby.
The incident is being treated as an alleged abduction.
The location of the event is in the United States.
Authorities continue to investigate the case.
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A 10-year-old boy from Idaho named Grant Mullen volunteered with his dad at a center for people with special needs. For his birthday party, he wanted to invite everyone from the center to show acceptance and kindness.
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Grant Mullen is 10 years old and lives in Idaho.
He volunteers with his father at a recreation center for people with special needs.
For his birthday, Grant asked to invite all the people from the center to his party.
His birthday wish highlights acceptance and love for others.
The story was covered by CBS News and shared through their “On the Road” series.
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Three men in California were sentenced for faking bear attacks on luxury cars to collect insurance money. They used a person dressed in a bear costume to make the damage look real and received over $140,000 from insurance claims.
Key Facts
Three men from California were involved in an insurance scam.
They dressed someone in a bear costume to fake bear attacks on expensive cars.
The scam targeted a Rolls-Royce and two Mercedes cars on January 28, 2024.
Wildlife experts reviewed the video and identified the "bear" as a person in costume.
The state insurance department launched "Operation Bear Claw" to investigate.
A search found the bear outfit in the suspects' home.
The fraud resulted in $141,839 paid out by insurance companies.
The three men pleaded no contest to felony insurance fraud and got 180 days in jail plus two years probation.
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President Donald Trump announced at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix that he will instruct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release government files about UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs). He said these files will become public soon.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix.
He said he will tell Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release government UFO files.
The files concern UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena, also called UAPs.
This announcement was made publicly on a Friday.
President Trump used the phrase "Secretary of War" to refer to Defense Secretary.
The release of documents is expected to provide more information about these phenomena.
The timing of the document release was described as soon or upcoming.
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FBI Director Kash Patel denies reports by The Atlantic that he behaved erratically and was intoxicated on several occasions. Patel threatened legal action against the magazine over these claims, calling them false.
Key Facts
The Atlantic published a story alleging Patel acted erratically and suspiciously at work.
The report claims Patel "freaked out" over small issues and made quick judgments without enough evidence.
It also says Patel was frequently intoxicated, causing security problems.
Patel responded by saying the allegations are false and said he will sue The Atlantic.
The FBI has been contacted for comment but did not provide a statement.
More than 24 people were interviewed for the article.
The report was first published online on a Friday evening.
This is an ongoing story with updates expected.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a Turning Point USA event in Phoenix to encourage Republican voters before the midterm elections. He also declared that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
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President Trump appeared at a Turning Point USA rally in Phoenix.
The event aimed to motivate Republican voters.
It took place ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.
President Trump stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway important for global shipping.
The news was reported by CBS News.
Erika Kirk hosted the event.
Caitlin Huey-Burns provided related coverage.
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President Donald Trump spoke about his policies on Iran at a Turning Point USA event in Arizona. The crowd of mostly young conservatives responded with strong applause during his speech.
Key Facts
The event took place in Arizona and was organized by Turning Point USA, a conservative youth group.
President Trump focused on his approach to the situation with Iran during his speech.
The audience gave him loud and frequent applause.
The event showed how young conservatives are reacting to President Trump’s views on international issues.
President Trump spoke about Iran multiple times in the presentation.
Turning Point USA is known for supporting conservative ideas among young people.
The speech highlighted Trump’s stance on a key international conflict with Iran.
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The family of Charles Adair, who died after a Kansas sheriff’s deputy pressed his knee into Adair’s back for over a minute, has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit calls for the video of the incident to be made public and accuses the deputy and local authorities of improper use of force and failure to address Adair’s medical and mental health issues.
Key Facts
Charles Adair died after a sheriff’s deputy, Richard Fatherley, pressed his knee into Adair’s back for 1 minute and 26 seconds.
Adair was handcuffed and had serious medical conditions, including a leg infection and schizophrenia.
The incident happened after Adair was arrested on misdemeanor warrants related to traffic violations.
The deputy involved, Fatherley, was charged with second-degree murder in September.
The family’s attorneys have seen the video but want it released to the public.
Other officers did not intervene during the incident, according to the lawsuit.
Fatherley was allowed to access his sheriff’s office email after being charged, but it was later deactivated.
The deputy’s lawyer called the death a tragic accident and denied it was caused by Fatherley’s actions.
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Jordan Acker, a University of Michigan regent involved in actions against pro-Palestinian students, is linked to obscene sexual messages about a Democratic strategist and a female student. These messages appeared in a Slack group and surfaced during a tense election for two university board seats, where candidates have different views on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Key Facts
Jordan Acker is a University of Michigan regent known for a pro-Israel stance and led efforts against pro-Palestinian students.
Leaked Slack messages from 2020 and 2021, attributed to Acker, contain lewd sexual comments about a Democratic party strategist and a female student.
The messages were revealed just before a primary election for two open seats on the university’s board of regents.
The university board election has become a local example of the wider campus debate over criticism of Israel.
Acker’s legal team questions the authenticity of the Slack messages but neither fully denies nor confirms them.
The Slack group included about 30 left-leaning professionals discussing Michigan politics and sports.
Acker faces challengers including Amir Makled, a progressive lawyer who supports pro-Palestinian students and has union endorsements.
The controversy comes amid criticism of the university’s dismantling of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts under pressure from political forces including President Trump.
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A tornado hit Lena, Illinois, causing heavy damage and blocking roads with fallen trees and wires. Emergency services have closed the town to traffic, and no injuries have been reported despite damage to local schools.
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A tornado touched down in Lena, Illinois, around 4:45 p.m. Central Time.
The storm caused extensive damage, including snapped trees and downed power lines.
Emergency officials have closed the town, not allowing any cars or people to enter or leave.
Schools in Lena, including the high school and elementary school, suffered damage while students were inside.
No injuries have been reported so far.
Authorities warn people to stay off roads and only check on neighbors if it is safe.
A second storm was expected to move through the area soon after the tornado.
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Two U.S. Army soldiers training in Anchorage, Alaska, were injured after encountering a brown bear during a training exercise. They used pepper spray on the bear and are currently receiving medical care, while the incident is under investigation.
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The soldiers were in a mountainous area called Arctic Valley at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
The incident happened during a land navigation training event.
Both soldiers used pepper spray to defend themselves against the bear.
Their medical conditions have not been publicly released yet.
The army is working with local wildlife officials to keep personnel safe.
The base covers 100 square miles in Anchorage, where many black and brown bears live.
The military is investigating what happened to prevent future encounters.
The injured soldiers are from the 11th Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.
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More than one in three young men aged 20-35 in the UK were living with their parents in 2025, a rise from 26% in 2000. High housing costs and the rising cost of living are the main reasons why many young adults cannot afford to live independently.
Key Facts
In 2025, 35% of young men aged 20-35 lived with their parents in the UK, compared to 22% of young women.
The increase is linked to high rent and rising house prices.
Nathan, 24, lives with his father in Manchester and has saved £50,000 by not paying rent.
A study found that money problems are a major barrier for young adults leaving home.
About three in 10 UK households were single-person households in 2025.
Nearly half of single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The share of married couples has decreased, while unmarried couples and single parents are becoming more common.
Rising food and petrol prices are major concerns, with many adults struggling to handle unexpected expenses or buy enough food.
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Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas do not plan to retire from the U.S. Supreme Court this year. This means President Donald Trump will not have the chance to nominate a new justice to the court in 2024.
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Justice Samuel Alito is not planning to retire in 2024.
Justice Clarence Thomas also does not plan to step down this year.
Both justices are part of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority.
If neither retires, President Trump will not have a vacancy to fill on the court this year.
Alito’s plans were first reported by Fox News.
The news comes ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
The Supreme Court has been involved in several recent high-profile cases.
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Alex Jones, a conspiracy theorist, accused President Donald Trump of planning to harm Republican chances in the upcoming midterm elections. The dispute is part of a larger disagreement between Trump and some conservative figures over his stance on Iran and other political issues.
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Alex Jones said President Trump is intentionally sabotaging the midterm elections for Republicans.
Jones criticized Trump’s foreign policy, especially about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump responded by insulting Jones and other conservative figures like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens.
Some conservatives have called for removing Trump from office using the 25th Amendment.
Trump’s approval rating is about 40% according to recent polls, with 56% disapproving.
The party holding the presidency usually loses seats in midterm elections.
Trump and his team are expected to campaign to support Republican candidates before the midterms.
The conflict shows divisions within the Republican base that helped Trump rise politically.
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