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The US military launched a long-range hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral on Friday morning during a test flight that could pave the way for operational deployment later this year. The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, officially named "Dark Eagle," was fired shortly after sunrise and traveled east over the Atlantic Ocean. While residents shared images of the launch, success isn't guaranteed, and the official outcome hasn't been confirmed yet. This marks the first ground-based hypersonic weapon test since 1988, with broader implications for military strategy and capabilities in the region.

Get ready to simplify your tech worries—Ubuntu 20.04 just got an upgrade made easy! Thanks to Ubuntu Pro, you can now add Extended Support Maintenance (ESM) for free with your personal account, offering 10 years of vulnerability updates starting from 20.04 until 2030. Whether you’re sticking with 20.04 or eyeing the upcoming 22.04 release, this makes extending support a breeze—just sign up, get your token, attach your system, and enjoy peace of mind knowing your data is protected long-term. Remember, sometimes it's best not to stress over something you can handle effortlessly!

This study reveals that baby humpback whales are being born farther south than previously believed, including in Tasmania and parts of New Zealand. These calves, typically born in warmer tropical waters, have distinctive appearance features, such as tail-first swimming with folded-over dorsal fins. Dr. Vanessa Pirotta notes the need for more research to understand their migration shift, potentially linked to climate change. Increased awareness is crucial for protecting these whales from human impacts like shipping and tourism.

Donald Trump withdrew Janette Nesheiwat from his nomination as surgeon general after her brother appeared on a key health initiative. Instead, he nominated Dr. Casey Means, who lacks government experience but has academic credentials and a background in health advocacy. Means is pushing for comprehensive health reforms tied to a "Maha" agenda aimed at improving public health. However, her brother's influence within Trump's administration could create conflicts of interest if confirmed. Nesheiwat was initially favored but faces criticism over potential ties to controversial vaccine practices. The nomination highlights Trump's evolving strategy in selecting nominees based on various factors.

Golden State Warriors pulled off a thrilling upset against the Houston Rockets in Game 1, thanks to Stephen Curry's standout performance with 31 points and Jimmy Butler III adding 25 points. Despite Houston's late rally cutting the deficit to just three points, Curry and Butler held strong, securing a 95-85 victory. The Rockets struggled with poor shooting (39.1%) and 17 turnovers, while the Warriors' defense stepped up in the closing stages. Game 2 promises another intense clash as the series shifts to Houston.

The Minnesota Timberwolves shocked the NBA by annihilating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, sending them packing early with a dominant 103-96 win. Center Rudy Gobert was the catalyst, recording 27 points and 24 rebounds as the Lakers were eliminated for the second straight first-round exit. The Wolves advance to face either the Golden State Warriors or Houston Rockets in the Western Conference semifinals.

The competitive landscape in college baseball continued to heat up after a week filled with dramatic moments and significant team advancements. The Florida Gators secured their series win against the University of Georgia Longhorns due to improved performance on the roster, while the Louisiana State University Tigers rose to No. 1 in the rankings following a dominant weekend. Notable movements included the University of Alabama Crimson Tide climbing to No. 20 after defeating South Carolina, and the University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles dropping from No. 6 to No. 19 as they fell to Troy.

Pedro Pascal has harshly criticized J.K. Rowling after she supported the UK Supreme Court ruling that legally recognizes trans men as non-women under the Equality Act. His sister, who is transgender, likely fueled his resentment, prompting him to make strong public remarks disapproving of her stance. Meanwhile, J.K. Rowling inadvertently contributed to this ruling by supporting a group pushing for legal changes affecting trans individuals and had her name removed from "Harry Potter" materials as a result.

Understanding oneself is like peeling an onion—each layer reveals more about who we are, and the deeper we go, the brighter our path forward. The Delphic Oracle’s wisdom reminds us that self-awareness is the foundation of personal growth, while cognitive health helps shape reality positively. A growth mindset, rather than a fixed one, allows us to turn discomfort into opportunity through constructive feedback and actionable goals tailored to challenge and improve ourselves.

Simon Armitage’s *Dwell* takes readers on a journey through Heligan’s Lost Gardens, where his poems celebrate the extraordinary homes of wildlife and serve as a poignant call to slow down, reflect, and consider our impact on nature in an increasingly fast-paced world.

Anthony Albanese will remain prime minister despite the Coalition losing the election, with Prime Minister Peter Dutton himself losing his seat in Dickson. Matilda Boseley is live-b blogging the results, offering an early update on the outcome and its implications.

Mach Industries, founded by 21-year-old Ethan Thornton after dropping out of MIT, has raised $100 million in fresh funding led by Khosla and valued at nearly $470 million. The company is advancing advanced defense technologies, including vertical liftoff vehicles and weapons, with a notable contract for its "Strategic Strike" precision cruise missile signed with the Army Applications Laboratory. Sequoia Capital previously invested in the company's growth.

WhatsApp is introducing "Advanced Chat Privacy" to enhance security by preventing conversations from being exported or used with Meta AI services like generating images. The feature blocks access to chat history exports, media downloads, and message-based AI interactions while still allowing manual screenshots or media extraction. This marks WhatsApp's first step in safeguarding private chats, with further safeguards planned for future updates.

Mission patches have long been a tradition in spaceflight, symbolizing both practicality and cultural significance. Recently, China introduced a series of innovative mission patches for top-secret satellite launches, diverging from its previous formulaic designs. These new patches feature the Four Heavenly Kings of Buddhism, each depicted with unique symbols—like an umbrella for the north, a sword for the south, a musical instrument for the east, and a serpent for the west—to convey themes of governance, growth, national strength, andAll-seeing awareness, respectively.

Khaman Maluach, a 7-foot-2 freshman from Duke University, made waves by declaring for the NBA draft at just 19 years old, becoming one of the youngest prospects in recent memory. With impressive stats like 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, he has shown prodigious potential as a rim-runner with an elite vertical reach. Duke coach Jon Scheyer praised Maluach's upside, noting his ability to develop further while already showcasing dominance on both ends of the floor. Despite facing visa uncertainty due to U.S. policy changes, Maluach remains focused on his NBA journey and building on his promising college career at Duke.

Star Wars fans are eagerly bidding for a custom-made rebel pilot helmet from *The Empire Strikes Back*, now up for sale at the Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles. Made by Oscar-winning costume designer John Mollo, this original helmet used in the film—one of only two with the intact liner—could fetch between $200K and $400K. A portion of its proceeds will help settle Han Solo’s debts to Jabba the Hutt! Meanwhile, fans can still find opportunities to enhance their collections by participating in this auction or others like Propstore’s recent sales of iconic Star Wars memorabilia.

A thrilling weekend at the box office saw several standout performances, with A Minecraft Movie crossing $800 million globally and marking its 100th week in theaters. Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* continued to draw strong international interest despite a slight drop, while *The Accountant 2* also found success in international markets. Meanwhile, *Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith* set a new benchmark for the franchise, grossing an impressive $17 million overseas and nearing its global cume of $892 million ahead of sequels and other big-screen releases.

Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners* follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack as they host a party in 1932 Mississippi Delta, inviting local characters and their cousin Sammie, a blues musician. The twins and Sammie survive a vampire threat, with smoke-related protection and a guitar-assisted final battle. Post-credits reveal Sammie’s return to perform blues for his brother before death, while the twins vanish in an emotional sequence tied to their uncle.

The article introduces *Last Defense Academy*, a game that blends high school survival with detective elements, featuring 100 days of monster fights with a potentially global impact. Unlike similar games like Danganronpa or Fire Emblem Engage, the combat system here is grid-based and unique, focusing on life management rather than traditional strategic tactics. The narrative remains confusing, allowing players to piece together the story through their experiences without clear direction, while characters' over-the-top but logical decisions add depth and refreshingly challenge typical isekai tropes.

Karen Read walked into court in a sleek black outfit and flawless makeup, exuding confidence as she prepared for her retrial against Boston cop John O'Keefe. After a mistrial last year on charges including second-degree murder, the jury left the case open for vehicular manslaughter. Now, Read is determined to shut down the case again, with both her defense team and prosecutors presenting new evidence in her defense this time around.

The second round of tariff talks between the United States and Japan ended with no major breakthroughs and came as Japan signaled that negotiations remain at the preliminary stages. While Japan reportedly remains in preliminary negotiations, key issues and potential agreements remained off the table.

President Trump has shown a surprising amount of flexibility in discussing the potential ban on TikTok in the U.S., even hinting that he might delay enforcement again due to his playful relationship with the app and its owner, ByteDance. The initial plan was to either ban TikTok or require ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations, but Trump’s willingness to offer more time suggests a softer approach than previously suggested during his presidency. His comments also reflect how he often tailors his stances to align with the moment and the people he wants to please at decision-making.

A Goofy Movie cards will be one of the biggest additions to Disney Lorcana with Fabled, but the team wasn't ready to share exactly which cards will become available. They did share, however, that Mickey and Minnie will be the very first Iconic Cards. Alongside Iconic Cards will be Epic Cards, which are rarer than Legendary but not as hard to get as Enchanted and Iconic. Disney Lorcana Fabled Cards and Art View 15 ImagesFans of older cards shouldn't worry too much though, as there will be plenty of ways to play your older cards, including in a new format called Infinity Constructed. Get Ready For the Disney Lorcana World ChampionshipThe competitve scene in Lorcana is heating up as the Disney Lorcana World Championship will take place on June 28 and 29 in Walt Disney World.

Roblox is shaking up its pricing model with a new feature allowing creators to set region-specific prices for in-game items, ensuring fairness across its global audience. The move comes after years of caution over potential arbitrage risks, but early testing shows no abuse. Creators using Roblox’s price optimization tool have already seen earnings rise by 4% on average, and the company plans to extend this regional pricing option to avatar items later in the year.

Friedrich Merz, Germany's conservative leader, faces a second vote in parliament after losing the first round of votes as he seeks to become Germany's new chancellor. Despite his potential to restore stability following a year of political instability and despite forming a coalition with the SPD to govern, his path remains uncertain.

Engaging viewers with clearer subtitles is a growing need, especially for those who find traditional subtitles distracting or difficult to understand. Netflix has addressed this by introducing a simplified subtitle option that focuses solely on spoken words, eliminating extra details like character names or sound effects. This change aims to make subtitles more accessible and less intrusive, particularly for individuals with hearing disabilities. The feature will first be available in the upcoming season of *You* in multiple languages before expanding to older shows in the library.

Jeremy Fowler reports on how the Eagles and former center Jason Kelce might have helped sway teams into not banning the tush push. Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie made an impassioned speech in defense of the play. One of Kelce's talking points was to dispel the rumor that he retired because of the tush push, sources told Fowler. Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said Kelce's perspective was that the tush push "is a safe play, not something we need to worry about that much." "That's the fun part of having these meetings, and here we are -- the world champion is the main focus of the tush push, and here we are debating it and having to decide, 'Am I really against the tush push or do I just want Philadelphia to [not] have an edge?'

Paleontologists have uncovered a 500-million-year-old fossilized creature with three eyes and a mouth shaped like a pencil sharpener, known as "Mosura fentoni." Found in the Burgess Shale of the Canadian Rockies, this "sea moth" has a finger-like body length, circular mouth with teeth, and flaps for swimming, alongside 16 body segments similar to arthropods. This discovery highlights its complexity, suggesting it evolved advanced adaptations like specialized body parts, contributing to Earth's early animal diversity during the Cambrian period.

The article explores various types of garlic bread, highlighting categories like Full-House for traditionalists, Gluten-Free options catering to dietary preferences, and Sliced varieties for convenience. Each type offers unique benefits—full-flavored traditional options versus gluten-free choices with potential trade-offs in taste, and sliced products for easy consumption. The study also considers presentation, packaging, and scent, which influence consumer attraction. The conclusion emphasizes that the best choice depends on individual priorities: taste, texture, budget, or specific allergen needs.

Jorge Xolalpa, known for creating the critically acclaimed series *Strangelove*, has signed with Posh Talent Agency for commercial and theatrical representation. His next directing project, *Huehxolotl*, an immigration thriller following a undocumented Mexican woman's struggle to stay in Los Angeles, is set to begin filming this summer. Xolalpa, alongside Mighty Aphrodite Pictures, continues his mission to highlight underrepresented voices through his work with NYTA Film Group and collaborations like the upcoming television adaptation of *La Casa De Los Secretos*.

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Iga Swiatek revealed how the strict anti-doping protocols can be mentally exhausting for tennis players, sharing her experience of surviving a positive test after testing contaminated melatonin. Her admission comes amid growing paranoia among athletes as both Swiatek and Jannik Sinner failed drug tests, despite not admitting to doping. The incident underscores the high stakes in sports, with Swiatek previously receiving a one-month suspension for melatonin contaminated with trimetazidine last year after ITIA accepted her explanation.

A young TikTok influencer was tragically killed while streaming at a beauty salon in Jalisco, Mexico, on Tuesday night—Valeria Márquez, who had over 113,000 followers, was shot by two men after identifying her during her live broadcast. Authorities confirmed the attack as they investigated, revealing that one of the attackers entered the salon, approached her directly, and shot her before fleeing in a motorbike. A video circulating online shows Márquez seemingly sitting calmly but later slumping over, captured moments after the tragic event.

The new Virtual Game Card system on Nintendo Switch allows users to hide their acquired game cards from others by hiding them on Nintendo's VGC portal, though they remain in your list until uninstalled. Users can access this feature via "Redownload Software" but will need to log into their account to view hidden games on the portal. While effective for privacy or control purposes like limiting access to specific titles, it has some limitations and is best suited for niche scenarios.

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl LIX victory by visiting the White House, where President Trump interacted with Taylor Swift, calling her out during a tweet following the event. After the game, Trump praised his team but also took jabs at Swift's performance, which drew cheers from K.C., his archenemy, as he was booed off the field. This unexpected interaction highlighted Trump's controversial public persona and his habit of making snarky remarks about pop stars.

Twenty years ago, John Hancock shared a rare moment of warmth with his mother, Gina Rinehart, during their last positive interaction. In an insightful interview, he reflects on how their relationship unraveled and reveals the legal battle that could undermine her business empire, highlighting the personal and professional stakes at play.

"Unbox a new Samsung TV and think it's fresh, but default settings might be outdated! Here's how to tweak your TV for an improved viewing experience: disable Eco Mode, switch Picture Modes for optimal visuals, adjust brightness based on content type (SDR or HDR), use Local Dimming, turn off Motion Smoothing, and avoid Vivid mode. Experiment with these settings to find what works best."

Luka Doncic scores a game-high 31 points as the LA Lakers strike back to tie up their first-round Western Conference playoff series against Minnesota Timberwolves. Luka Doncic scored 16 of his 31 points in a dominating first quarter and added 12 rebounds and nine assists as the Los Angeles Lakers evened their Western Conference first-round playoff series with a 94-85 victory over the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. Minnesota hit a season-low five 3-pointers on 25 attempts in Game 2 and scored its fewest points this season. Los Angeles roared out to a double-digit lead less than seven minutes into the game. The Lakers were up 34-15 at the end of the first quarter, shooting 55 percent while holding Minnesota to 27.8 percent.

Secretary Marco Rubio, along with Foreign Ministers Therese Kayikwamba Wagner of DR Congo and Olivier Nduhungirehe of Rwanda, recently signed a declaration committing to peace, stability, and economic development in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The agreement aims to address territorial disputes, enhance security, strengthen regional economic ties, and support displaced populations. Key participants reaffirmed their support for MONUSCO and expressed efforts to facilitate IDPs' return and invest in shared priorities like hydropower and mineral value chains. This joint effort, part of the Nairobi Process framework, outlines plans to draft a peace agreement by May 2, 2025.

Northampton Saints demonstrated remarkable resilience despite significant challenges such as injuries and facing a much stronger opposition to secure a thrilling Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles. Their victory highlighted their enduring contribution to European rugby history, showcasing key performances from players like Alex Coles and Jamie Mayanavanua as they Closing games with determination.

Parents face significant challenges with limited sleep due to a chaotic toddler, leading them to feel "years older." Remedies like feeding butter to infants under six months are harmful as they disrupt gut health. Baby sleep is more variable than feared; while younger children wake multiple times overnight, as they grow older, their sleep patterns become more consistent and longer. Parents should focus on creating a calming bedtime routine rather than seeking quick fixes or overreacting to what may be normal regression.

The US facilitated a joint declaration between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to halt military support for non-state armed groups, including M23 rebels. Denying DRC backing, Rwanda claims to defend itself against hostile militias. The deal, brokered by the US and UN, could pave the way for significant US investment in energy and mining, areas already influenced by China. The agreement follows weeks of violence in the east since January, killing thousands. Analysts suggest U.S. pressure may have driven the nations toward diplomacy, though the M23's true backers remain uncertain.

China and the United States have agreed to pause their tariffs for 90 days as part of a tentative trade deal aimed at easing a growing economic conflict that threatens global stability. U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were reduced from 145% to 30%, while China lowered its tariffs on American products from 125% to 10%. While this move is seen as a step toward cooling tensions, analysts warn it may only delay rather than resolve the underlying issues, with both sides still holding out for deeper changes.

The article discusses a new device called AIRUS designed to help fighter pilots urinate during flights. Traditionally, women pilots have had limited options for relieving themselves, leading many to dehydrate, causing health issues like dizziness and headaches. AIRUS is a high-tech undergarment system with various pumps and tubes that make in-flight urination easier. It includes interchangeable cups for different body types and has a collection bag that can hold up to 1800 milliliters of urine. The device was initially designed for women but is now gaining interest from male pilots as well.

The FDA recently approved Teal Health’s at-home cervical cancer test, marking a significant step in making screenings more accessible. Unlike traditional pap smears, which require a speculum insertion, Teal Health’s device uses a spongelike wand for a less invasive, more comfortable process. This innovation aims to empower women with a simpler option that could help bridge the gap in cervical cancer screening rates, particularly in rural areas and among those without insurance coverage. Studies show at-home tests can significantly increase screening rates when distributed widely.