Defense Secretary denies sharing military plans in group chat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied allegations that he shared military war plans in a group text that included Jeff Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic. The incident involves a discussion about airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen. The White House is reviewing how Goldberg was included in the chat, which took place on Signal, an encrypted messaging service. Hegseth referred to Goldberg as a "so-called journalist" and insisted that no war plans were shared. Despite Hegseth's comments, Goldberg reported that the group chat contained detailed information on military targets and timing. He noted that he left the chat after determining it likely contained real information. Political reactions have varied, with some Democrats expressing disbelief, while Republicans have offered mixed responses. In another update, a second woman has been strangled during a family visit at a California prison. The two victims were killed within a year during visits. The most recent victim, Tania Thomas, was 47 and was attacked during a visit in July. Concerns over prison safety have been raised, especially by the family of the victims. Meanwhile, 23andMe, a genetic testing company, has filed for bankruptcy, raising concerns about user privacy. The company claims its data storage practices will not change, but privacy advocates warn that users have little control over their genetic data. California's Attorney General has provided guidance on how users can delete their data if they choose.