President Trump has reversed his earlier stance on releasing footage of the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors. Pressed by ABC, Trump said, “Whatever Hegseth wants to do is OK with me.” The Defense Secretary has not committed to releasing the video, citing security concerns. Rep. Adam Smith, who viewed the footage, called it “deeply disturbing.” (Story URL)
A federal judge has approved the Justice Department’s request to unseal extensive grand jury transcripts and evidence from Ghislaine Maxwell’s New York sex trafficking case under the new Epstein Files Transparency Act. The judge said the law covers grand jury materials, unclassified records, and investigative documents. He ordered victims’ identities to be redacted. (Story URL)
Beginning Wednesday, Australians under 16 will lose access to major social media platforms under a new national law. The measure blocks 10 popular sites including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Reddit, YouTube, Twitch, Kick, Snapchat and Threads. Companies face fines up to $32 million for violations, not users or parents. Ages must be verified through facial age checks. (Story URL)
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $930 million after no ticket matched all numbers in Monday night’s drawing. The winning numbers were 8, 32, 52, 56, 64, and Powerball 23. Monday’s estimated $875 million prize was the seventh-largest in the game’s history. The new jackpot has a cash value of $429 million. The last Powerball jackpot was won in September. (Story URL)
A new Pew Research Center survey shows 28% of U.S. teens use AI chatbots daily, including tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. Overall, 64% of teens ages 13 to 17 said they have used such chatbots, while 36% said they have not. The online survey found 4% use chatbots almost constantly. Another 12% use them several times a day, and 12% once a day. (Story URL)