Three strikes hit four boats, bringing the total killed in recent operations to at least 57.

Hegseth said strikes were ordered by President Trump and targeted vessels run by Designated Terrorist Organizations.

Officials reported one survivor whose rescue coordination was handed to Mexican authorities.

The campaign has prompted legal and policy questions over using lethal force against traffickers at sea.

Judge Tony Graf cited the “extraordinary” public and media attention surrounding the case.

The defense argued that showing Robinson shackled in jail attire could bias potential jurors.

Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for Robinson, who has no prior criminal record.

The court prohibited media from photographing or filming Robinson’s restraints.

Netanyahu called Hamas’ return of partial remains of an Israeli hostage a “clear violation” of the truce.

The IDF said Hamas opened fire on troops in Rafah, prompting return fire.

Israel is weighing further steps, including halting humanitarian aid or expanding operations in Gaza.

Over 68,000 Palestinians have been killed in the two-year war, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Amazon is eliminating 14,000 corporate positions, or roughly 4 percent of its white-collar workforce, as it boosts multibillion-dollar investments in artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. CEO Andy Jassy said the company is cutting costs while aggressively pursuing AI growth. Read More

Presidents Trump and Xi are expected to announce progress on rare earth exports, tariffs, and soybean purchases at this week’s Busan meeting, easing tensions without resolving deeper trade disputes. Both sides signaled optimism, with Washington likely delaying new tariffs and Beijing poised to ease rare earth controls. Read More

U.S. air traffic controllers missed their first full paychecks as the government shutdown enters its fourth week, forcing some to take second jobs to stay afloat. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned that nearly half of weekend flight delays were tied to staffing shortages, as recruitment and training efforts stalled. Read More

A Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany was diverted to Boston after a passenger allegedly stabbed two 17-year-old passengers with a metal fork, authorities said. The suspect, 28-year-old Indian national Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli, was restrained by crew members and arrested upon landing. He faces federal assault charges and could receive up to 10 years in prison if convicted. Read More

Tetsuya Yamagami, the man accused of assassinating former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday, admitting, “Everything is true.” The 45-year-old confessed to shooting Abe in 2022 using a handmade gun, an act that stunned Japan and sparked nationwide scrutiny of the Unification Church’s ties to politicians. Yamagami’s defense plans to argue that his actions stemmed from years of personal suffering caused by his mother’s devotion to the controversial religious group. Read More

Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica with 185 mph winds, the strongest storm in 174 years, causing catastrophic flooding, landslides, and power outages across the island. Officials report at least seven deaths in the Caribbean as the storm moves toward Cuba, threatening 1.5 million people in its path. Read More

Over 1 million federal employees remain unpaid as the impasse deepens.

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), representing over 800,000 workers, urged Congress to pass a “clean” continuing resolution.

Democrats say they won’t back a funding bill unless concerns over rising health care costs are addressed.

Republicans are demanding that the government reopen before any negotiations proceed.

Both parties continue to trade blame as frustration grows among federal workers.

Baby Alma Grace was born at 1:27 PM, taking both her parents’ last names.

Evans, 44, and Baptista, 28, tied the knot on September 9, 2023, in a private Cape Cod ceremony.

The couple first went public with their relationship in late 2022.

Evans recently listed his Hollywood Hills mansion for $7 million to move closer to family on the East Coast.

The Frasier star revealed the happy news on the Pod Meets World podcast, saying, “We just had our fourth one, it just became eight kids... Christopher has just joined the family.”

This is Grammer and Walsh’s fourth child together, joining Grammer’s four older children from previous relationships.

Grammer shares two of his older children with ex-wife Camille Grammer, known from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The actor appeared on the podcast to promote his book, “Karen: A Brother Remembers,” which recounts the tragic story of his sister’s murder at age 18.

John Glenn Returns to Space, 1998 – The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on mission STS-95 with 77-year-old John Glenn aboard, making the former astronaut and senator the oldest person ever to travel into space.

Hurricane Sandy Strikes, 2012 – Hurricane Sandy slams into New Jersey, killing 110 people, causing $50 billion in damage, and forcing the New York Stock Exchange to close for two days.

China Ends One-Child Policy, 2015 – After 35 years, China announces the end of its one-child policy, allowing couples to have two children in an effort to address an aging population and shrinking workforce.