President Trump met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky and promised “very good protection” for Ukraine, without specifying details. Trump expressed optimism for a peaceful resolution and hinted at potential agreements between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting, which also included European leaders, aimed to discuss security and peace efforts. (Story URL)
Dominion Voting Systems has settled a defamation lawsuit against Newsmax for $67 million, as disclosed in an SEC filing. The settlement, finalized on Friday, is the latest in a series of payouts by conservative news outlets regarding false claims made about the 2020 election. Dominion previously settled a similar case with Fox News for $787 million and Newsmax with Smartmatic for $40 million. (Story URL)
Hurricane Erin is projected to bring “life-threatening surf and rip currents” to the U.S. East Coast this week. Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, intensified to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 140 mph. The storm’s path is expected to stay east of the southeastern Bahamas and move between Bermuda and the U.S. East Coast by midweek. (Story URL)
The Department of Transportation has initiated a new million-dollar challenge aimed at fostering innovation in American transportation and infrastructure. This challenge seeks to encourage cost-saving ideas and enhance safety. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the importance of developing 21st-century technologies to propel transportation forward. (Story URL)
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning about counterfeit Labubu dolls, referred to as “Lafufus,” due to their potential choking hazard for young children. These knock-off versions, resembling the popular plush toys from PopMart, have been found to easily break apart, releasing small pieces that could lead to choking incidents. (Story URL)