More than two dozen news executives called on Israel to lift its ban on foreign reporters entering Gaza, saying independent reporting is essential after deadly attacks on journalists.

A Michelin‑awarded chef will open Brisa in Buzzard Point this summer. The coastal‑Latin spot pairs seafood‑forward plates with a 15‑seat street‑food counter.

Mitsui agreed to buy most cobalt metal from EVelution Energy’s planned solar-powered Yuma plant in a roughly $850M, five-year deal, giving the project a major customer while some sulfate terms remain unsettled.

Senators pressed Jeffrey Kuntz about a February 2025 opinion that let President Trump’s defamation suit against the Pulitzer Prize Board proceed. Advocacy groups say the timing of his contacts with senators and the White House raises recusal concerns.

A Free Minds book club and writing workshop welcomed speakers including Wallo267 inside the D.C. Jail, part of a local push to pair reading and reentry supports with accreditation and program growth. Participants say the sessions offer a new routine and options beyond street life.

DOJ's rescheduling of medical cannabis is opening investor pipelines for cannabis drug startups, prompting private raises and IPO talk while banks and state rules still complicate the picture.

Charles Lieber, convicted in 2021, now heads i‑BRAIN in Shenzhen with a new ASML nanofab and primate infrastructure — a move that raises policy and security questions.

FBI Dallas warns violent “764” networks are grooming and coercing minors on social media and gaming apps; agents urge victims to preserve evidence and report tips to the FBI.

The Supreme Court heard a key skinny‑label case that could redefine when generic marketing becomes patent 'inducement' — and could affect drug prices nationwide.

A boat burned at James Creek Marina early Thursday, drawing fireboats and damaging nearby slips. No injuries were reported and authorities have opened an investigation.

A Vanderbilt analysis finds Americans may be overcharged about $150 billion a year on insurance and urges federal loss‑ratio guardrails to lower premiums. The proposal would reshape a market usually regulated by states.

Top cyber officials told senators an Election Security Group has not yet been reconvened for the 2026 midterms, prompting bipartisan concern about coordination against foreign meddling.

A Southern California woman says DHS billed her $1.82M while her green‑card case remains pending, spotlighting a revived rule that lets agencies impose daily fines.