The UK has issued a warning on AI-driven threats to critical infrastructure, as the National Cybersecurity Center predicts a sharp rise in cyberattacks by 2027. The proliferation of AI-enabled technology is expected to give nation-state groups and other hackers greater access to offensive tools, making British infrastructure an increasingly attractive target for advanced threat actors. CrowdStrike Cuts 500 Jobs Amid Shift in Hiring Due to AI—The cybersecurity giant announced it will lay off 500 employees, or 5% of its workforce, as part of a drive to operate more efficiently. Citing the integration of AI technology that "flattens our hiring curve," the company aims to scale its operations with increased focus and discipline. This move marks the second-largest workforce reduction in the cybersecurity sector. Celebrity Secrets Uncovered #6: On April 23, 2025, media outlets across Norway reported the death of Queen Sonja, sparking nationwide concern. However, the reports were swiftly retracted, leaving many to question the accuracy of the initial claims and whether the Queen has been seen publicly since to confirm her well-being. Key updates on US sweepstakes casinos reveal a rapidly expanding industry riding a legal gray area—offering casino-style games like slots and blackjack using virtual currencies such as Gold Coins and Sweeps Coins instead of real money. These platforms, technically legal in most states, are now facing growing scrutiny from lawmakers in places like Maryland and West Virginia, with states such as Washington and Michigan already banning them outright. Players are drawn to the promise of winning real prizes without traditional gambling, while critics argue the system skirts regulatory oversight. As the popularity of sites like Stake.us, WOW Vegas, and Fortune Coins surges, the future of sweepstakes casinos hangs in delicate legal balance. The Justice Department has announced the largest fentanyl seizure in U.S. history, targeting a major drug trafficking network linked to the Sinaloa cartel. Led by the Drug Enforcement Administration, coordinated operations across New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, and Nevada resulted in the arrests of 16 individuals and the confiscation of over three million fentanyl pills, 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder, and large quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Authorities also seized millions in cash and multiple firearms. Among those detained was Heriberto Salazar Amaya, a suspected cartel leader. The arrests and seizures are part of Operation Take Back America, a federal effort to dismantle organized crime and drug trafficking networks. Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the operation as a major blow against the cartel, while DEA Acting Administrator Robert Murphy described it as a battlefield victory in the ongoing fight against fentanyl distribution in American communities. A Korean research team has developed a next-generation proton exchange membrane that reduces toluene crossover, significantly boosting the efficiency of electrochemical hydrogen storage systems. Highlighting its potential impact, the breakthrough was featured as a cover article in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A. Why Yemen’s Houthi Rebels Remain Unstoppable: Despite a sustained U.S. airstrike campaign that began on March 15, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels have maintained their influence in Yemen. On May 6, President Donald Trump announced an end to U.S. attacks on the group, following mediation efforts by neighboring Oman that helped bring the conflict to a halt. The resilience of the Houthis underscores their deep entrenchment in Yemeni society and the limitations of military intervention alone in countering their power.