Pete Hegseth Criticizes Resigning West Point Professor Over Trump-Era Education Changes — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded sharply to the resignation of West Point philosophy professor Graham Parsons, who announced his departure after 13 years, citing fundamental changes in the academy’s educational mission. In a public op-ed, Parsons criticized what he described as a politicized shift in West Point’s curriculum driven by Trump-era directives, claiming it undermines academic freedom and core educational principles. Hegseth, a vocal supporter of former President Trump, dismissed the resignation, stating bluntly on social media, “You will not be missed Professor Parsons.” Keir Starmer is weighing the possibility of deploying British troops on European Union military missions as part of a proposed Brexit defence agreement. A leaked draft of a new defence and security partnership, marked "classified and sensitive," outlines that British participation in EU civilian and military operations could occur at the invitation of the bloc. The agreement, to be discussed at the UK-EU summit on May 19 in London, would also pave the way for the UK to join the EU’s £127 billion Security Action For Europe (SAFE) scheme. This initiative aims to boost European arms procurement, and UK involvement could open doors for British defence firms to secure lucrative contracts. Farrell sends a clear message to players omitted from his latest squad, emphasizing that the door remains open for future selection, while rugby legend Jiffy predicts a breakthrough performance from a rising Welsh star expected to shine in the upcoming matches. 37signals finalizes its on-premises transition, officially shutting down its Amazon Web Services account in a move to cut costs. The company expects to save an additional $1.3 million annually after migrating its data out of the cloud. CTO David Heinemeier Hansson criticized the industry's push toward cloud computing, claiming it misled businesses into believing it was the only viable option. The Internet Storm Center has set the Infocon level to Green for Friday, May 9th, 2025, indicating a stable cybersecurity environment with no significant threats detected. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a test of short-range ballistic missiles and long-range artillery, in what state-run media described as a display of the country's nuclear counterattack capabilities. This latest demonstration underscores Pyongyang's continued focus on advancing its strategic weapons program. President Donald Trump has appointed former Fox News host and ex-prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., placing a high-profile media personality and seasoned legal figure in a key federal prosecutorial role. Ireland rugby legend Brian O'Driscoll says Prendergast's Lions will have their time, but believes the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia has arrived too soon for the young talent. O'Driscoll suggested that while Sam Prendergast is a rising star, his peak Lions opportunity may come in future tours. Karl-Anthony Towns issued a caution to the Knicks after their historic NBA performance, reminding them that despite a 2–0 series lead, the job is far from finished. The Knicks became the first team in league history to mount consecutive 20-point comeback victories on the road in the playoffs, the latest a dramatic 91–90 win over the Celtics. Despite the feat, Towns tempered the moment, stating, “It means we’re up two-zip. It doesn’t really mean anything.” The Knicks' composure under pressure and balanced effort from Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart showcased a team focused on execution rather than celebration, as they prepare for a pivotal Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.