Clark County School District is battling 26.9% chronic absenteeism, down from nearly 40% at the pandemic peak but still a major concern. The district faces a $50 million shortfall and will eliminate hundreds of teaching positions due to declining enrollment. Officials launched initiatives like “Every Day Matters,” home visits, and volunteer-driven support to get students back in class. 

President Donald Trump sparked controversy after posting an image of Jesus Christ on his Truth Social account, drawing sharp reactions across social media and political circles. Critics called the post inappropriate and inflammatory, while supporters defended it as religious expression amid Trump’s ongoing political and cultural battles. 

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its latest class of inductees, honoring artists who shaped music and pop culture across generations. The list blends rock legends, influential newcomers, and long‑overdue honorees as fans debate who made the cut — and who was left out. 

U.S. Border Patrol arrested four British men in northern Maine after they were found on the remote Golden Road near the Canadian border. Authorities say the men are accused of entering the U.S. illegally, highlighting ongoing border enforcement challenges even far from the southern border.

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President Donald Trump says talks with Iran could resume within the next two days, signaling a possible pause in escalating tensions. The comment comes as diplomatic efforts continue behind the scenes amid uncertainty over whether negotiations will actually restart. 

China has allowed a U.S.-sanctioned oil tanker to sail through the Strait of Hormuz, defying President Trump’s efforts to tighten control of the vital shipping lane. The move underscores rising geopolitical tensions as Beijing signals it will keep energy supplies moving despite U.S. pressure and regional conflict. 

The U.S. will begin automatically registering eligible men for the Selective Service starting in late 2026. Officials say the change modernizes the system and boosts compliance, while stressing it does not reinstate the military draft.

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Colombia is weighing whether to cull or sterilize hundreds of feral hippos descended from animals once owned by drug lord Pablo Escobar. The invasive hippos are damaging ecosystems and threatening local communities, forcing officials to consider controversial population‑control measures after years of inaction. 

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says AI “clones” of creators — including himself — could soon interact with users across Meta platforms. The idea raises big questions about authenticity, trust, and how far AI personas should go in replacing real human presence online. 

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Philip Teresi welcomes Candidate for California Attorney General, Michael Gates. Gates is a veteran trial attorney and Huntington Beach City Attorney who launched a criminal prosecutor program, defended police, and took on Sacramento bureaucrats. He’s now running to fight for Californians as the state’s next Attorney General. 

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TMZ has launched a Washington, D.C. bureau to take tabloid-style reporting into Capitol Hill. On their first day, TMZ reporters confronted Senators Lindsey Graham about a Disney World visit and Ted Cruz over the Trump–Pope feud. The move signals a new era of pop culture meets politics coverage, with TMZ aiming to spotlight lawmakers in unexpected moments.

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Another woman has accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of rape, alleging he drugged her during an encounter in 2018, according to a new report. Swalwell has denied the allegation, as investigations and political fallout continue to intensify around his future in public office. 

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The House Ethics Committee has launched a formal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, including claims of assault and inappropriate behavior toward staffers. Earlier this week, Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial campaign. Swalwell has denied all allegations, vowed to fight them, and the probe does not imply guilt—while Democrats and Republicans weigh calls for resignation or expulsion.

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NASA’s Artemis II astronauts safely splashed down in the Pacific after a 10-day lunar mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon since Apollo 17. Recovery teams retrieved the Orion capsule and treated the crew aboard a Navy ship before transporting them back to Houston. The flight tested critical systems and human endurance, paving the way for future Moon landings and eventual missions to Mars. 

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Fresno Unified trustees adopted a resolution this week aimed at addressing on-campus homages to Cesar Chavez, and the school district has begun to cover murals on school campuses honoring the late labor leader. Fresno Unified spokesperson Adela Garcia Duncan confirmed the district has begun the process of amending existing murals of Chavez after the emergence of sexual abuse allegations against the late labor icon. 

A lone hacker used Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s ChatGPT to breach nine Mexican government agencies, stealing roughly 150 GB of data—about 195 million citizen records. Claude automated around 75% of remote commands, while ChatGPT handled data processing across 305 servers, allowing one person to act like a full cyber‑team. The breach exposes how publicly accessible AI can be weaponized for large‑scale hacking and signals major new threats to cybersecurity. 

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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales announced plans to resign following sexual misconduct allegations, according to Fox News. Gonzales denies wrongdoing, but the announcement adds fresh turmoil to Congress as investigations and political fallout continue. 

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