President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, citing a need for change in the education system. Key programs like Pell Grants and Title I will be preserved, while other responsibilities will shift to states. Critics say class sizes will soar, teachers will be fired, special ed programs will be lost, and college will get more expensive. (UPI)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the eighth recall for Tesla Cybertrucks due to a risk of an exterior panel detachment near the windshield, potentially leading to road hazards and crashes. Over 46,000 Cybertrucks from 2024 and 2025 model years are affected. This adds to a long series of safety recalls impacting Cybertrucks. (AP)
Scientists are making progress in understanding dark energy, a mysterious force that makes up 70% of the universe and is driving stars and galaxies apart. Recent findings suggest dark energy may be weakening, challenging previous theories. Research supports this idea, hinting at a potential major discovery about the nature of the universe. (CBS News)
U.S. citizen George Glezmann, a Delta Airlines mechanic detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for over two years, has been released with the assistance of Qatar. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed his freedom and highlighted ongoing efforts to secure the release of other detained Americans. Afghanistan remains a high-risk travel destination. (ABC News)
A federal judge criticized the Justice Department’s response to his request for information about deportation flights conducted under the Alien Enemies Act, deeming it ‘woefully insufficient.’ The DOJ’s submission did not provide new details, and the judge requested an explanation for non-compliance with the court’s orders. (NBC News)
