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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has told House Speaker Mike Johnson that he won’t be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid, effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch. Trump, who sent a letter to Johnson, R-La., on Thursday, is using what’s known as a pocket rescission — when a president submits a request to …

For most 20-something-year-olds fresh out of college, 4:30 a.m. is when the night ends, after a night of partying. For Twilio’s CEO, Khozema Shipchandler, it was the beginning of his day. The 51-year-old exec says he’s always been a morning person—on weekdays, at least—and that starting his day while others slept is why he got ahead faster than most. “I …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Researchers use supercomputers to simulate and predict earthquake dynamics with unprecedented detail. 🏢 The EQSIM project highlights how geological conditions can amplify or dampen seismic waves. 💡 Smaller earthquakes can cause more damage than larger ones due to specific geological factors. 🔍 Simulations provide critical data to enhance infrastructure resilience and disaster preparedness. In a groundbreaking …

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday said she would ask the United States to share the $15 billion it expects to extract from convicted Mexican drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada with her country’s poor. Sinaloa drug cartel co-founder Zambada pleaded guilty in a New York court on Monday to murder and drug trafficking, particularly of fentanyl — a powerful …

New York Penn Station $7 Billion Overhaul to Begin Work in 2027  Bloomberg Penn Station Renovation Will Begin in 2027, Officials Say  The New York Times Thursday’s Headlines: ‘Blessed’ By Duffy and Byford Edition  Streetsblog NYC Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reveals Penn Station redesign, renovation plans and schedule  ABC7 New York Feds Promise Faster Penn Station Renovations Now as Trump Priority  THE CITY – NYC …

The Powerball jackpot is approaching the $1 billion mark for Saturday night’s drawing. It’s at an estimated $950 million after no tickets came up winners for Wednesday night’s jackpot of roughly $850 million — the game’s sixth-largest ever at the time. Those winning numbers were 9, 12, 22, 41, 61 with a Powerball of 25. The estimated cash value of …

With over 2.5 billion active users worldwide, Google’s Gmail app would be one of the apps that attackers would love to hack. Last month, Google said, “attackers are intensifying their phishing and credential theft methods,” which together make up 37% of “successful intrusions.” Google warns Gmail users that they need to change their passwords to have their Gmail account secured. …

More than 2.5 billion Gmail users could be at risk following a massive cyberattack that compromised a Google database managed through Salesforce’s cloud platform. The incident, linked to hacker group ShinyHunters, is being described by security experts as one of the largest breaches in Google’s history. How the Breach Happened The attack, which began in June 2025, relied on social …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌕 The Apollo 17 mission marked the end of the initial Space Race, leaving a legacy of peace and exploration. 🚗 SpaceX captured global attention by launching a cherry-red Tesla Roadster into orbit, showcasing their technological prowess. 🌍 The UNESCO Memory Disk project aims to preserve Earth’s linguistic diversity on the Moon, promoting cultural unity. 🛰️ Space …

EchoStar to sell wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T in $23 billion deal  Reuters Dish gives up on becoming the fourth major wireless carrier  The Verge EchoStar stock skyrockets 75% on AT&T deal to buy wireless spectrum for $23 billion  CNBC AT&T to Acquire Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar  AT&T Newsroom EchoStar Announces Spectrum Sale and Hybrid Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Agreement, Steps Toward Resolving Federal …