Trump officials shared military plans with journalist group chat

Top officials from former President Donald Trump's administration discussed military plans in a group chat that included a journalist. This chat involved details on U.S. airstrikes against Iranian-backed forces in Yemen. The National Security Council confirmed the authenticity of the messages, which included information about targets and weapons. Shortly after the journalist received this information, the U.S. launched airstrikes. In El Salvador, lawyers hired by the Venezuelan government have taken legal action to free 238 Venezuelans deported by the U.S. These individuals are currently in a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. The lawyers filed a petition asking the court to justify the detentions of their clients. The Salvadoran government has not commented on the situation. The United Nations plans to reduce its presence in Gaza after an Israeli tank strike killed one of its staff members and injured others. The U.N. believes that the attack was caused by Israeli fire, although Israel denies responsibility. The U.N. Secretary-General said the organization would still maintain operations in Gaza, but more details about changes have not been provided. The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop a judge's order that would reinstate thousands of federal workers dismissed in mass firings. The administration argues that the judge exceeded his authority by requiring the rehiring of around 16,000 employees. The order followed a ruling that found the firings violated federal law. In New Mexico, body camera footage showing the scene outside actor Gene Hackman's home has been released. Authorities were called after workers found him and his wife unresponsive. Medical investigators later confirmed that Hackman died of heart disease, while his wife died from a rare disease. As discussions continue about U.S. relations abroad, Americans living overseas are finding it challenging to explain their country’s politics. Many say their identity as Americans shapes conversations, often leading to awkward discussions related to Trump's policies. Meanwhile, U.S. negotiators are working on a partial ceasefire in Ukraine. Talks took place in Saudi Arabia, following discussions with Ukrainian representatives. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of hindering ceasefire efforts. A key issue remains which targets should be off-limits during fighting. In the Carolinas, firefighters are battling wildfires driven by wind and dry conditions. North Carolina is under burn bans and mandatory evacuations have been issued in certain areas. In contrast, firefighters in New Jersey have managed to contain a forest fire in the Pinelands region. Former U.S. Representative Mia Love's death due to glioblastoma has brought attention to this aggressive brain cancer. Diagnosed in 2022, she surpassed doctors' expectations for survival despite undergoing treatment in a clinical trial. Sadly, her family shared that she stopped responding to treatment recently. Experts recommend that people eat more slowly to improve health. Eating a meal in under 20 minutes may increase risks for obesity and digestive issues. Suggestions for slowing down include avoiding distractions like phones and focusing on the food.