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WASHINGTON — Elon Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the Trump administration, ending the billionaire tech mogul’s brief but chaotic four-month tenure overseeing a polarizing initiative to drastically cut federal spending. Musk, who had already reduced his involvement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), confirmed his departure in a May 28 post on X. His exit coincides with the expiration of his status as a "special government employee," a designation that limited his service to 130 days per year. *"With my time as a Special Government Employee concluding, I want to express my gratitude to President @realDonaldTrump for the chance to tackle wasteful spending,"* Musk wrote. *"The @DOGE mission will only grow stronger, becoming ingrained in the government’s culture over time."* A White House official verified Musk’s departure, he said,"The transition process is underway." During his time leading DOGE and s...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that federal law enforcement is reviewing a since-deleted social media post by former FBI Director James Comey, which some Republicans have interpreted as inciting violence against former President Donald Trump. Comey’s Instagram post featured a photo of seashells arranged in what appeared to spell “86 47,” accompanied by the caption: “Cool shell formation on my beach walk.” Several Trump allies, including Noem, claimed the numbers were a veiled call for Trump’s assassination—referring to him as the 47th president. “DHS and the Secret Service are investigating this threat and will respond accordingly,” Noem stated. While Merriam-Webster (the dictionary used by The Associated Press) defines “86” as slang for “to reject” or “remove,” it acknowledges a more recent, less common usage meaning “to kill.” Comey later deleted the post and clarified: “I shared a photo of shells that I thought formed a political message—unaware some...

Bangladesh Secures $1.3 Billion IMF Loan Following Exchange Rate Reform Agreement  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will disburse $1.3 billion to Bangladesh in June after finalizing its fourth review of the country’s $4.7 billion loan program. The decision follows months of stalled negotiations, primarily due to IMF demands for enhanced exchange rate flexibility, including the implementation of a crawling peg system.   This release covers the fourth and fifth tranches of the loan, which had been delayed as Bangladesh worked to align with IMF reform requirements. Earlier, the South Asian nation received $2.3 billion through the first three disbursements under the program.   Discussions intensified after an April review in Dhaka and subsequent talks during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., where reforms to revenue management, fiscal policies, and the foreign exchange system took center stage. 

 A leading global automaker has delayed plans to invest billions in transitioning its Ontario operations to electric vehicle production, including a proposed battery plant, citing declining market demand.   On Tuesday, Honda Canada confirmed a two-year pause on its Ontario initiatives, halting construction of the battery facility and postponing upgrades to its vehicle assembly plant and two battery component factories. In a statement, Honda attributed the decision to "the recent slowdown in the EV market," calling the move a "two-year postponement of the comprehensive value chain investment project in Canada."   The company emphasized that the delay will not affect its existing Alliston, Ontario, manufacturing plant and stated it will "continue evaluating the timing and progression of the project as market conditions evolve."   The paused initiatives—which included the battery plant, parts facilities, and assembly line upgrades—were projected to genera...

 India and Pakistan have stated they will avoid further escalation of hostilities, conditional on reciprocal restraint, following an exchange of missile barrages across their shared border.** The recent strikes mark the sharpest escalation in tensions since last month’s deadly gun attack, which India attributes to Pakistan.   **Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced on Saturday that de-escalation would be possible if India halts additional aggression**, though he cautioned that any further strikes by India would necessitate a retaliatory response. “Our patience had its limits, prompting this action. Should India cease hostilities, we will reciprocate,” Dar stated during an interview with Pakistan’s Geo News. He added that he had relayed this stance to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during post-strike communications.   Meanwhile, **Indian Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh reiterated India’s commitment to de-escalation**, emphasizing that restra...

VATICAN CITY — White smoke curled from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, announcing to crowds below that the 133 Roman Catholic cardinals sequestered inside had chosen a new pope. The new pontiff’s identity remains shrouded in secrecy, but Vatican officials are poised to formally reveal his name in Latin from St. Peter’s Basilica balcony imminently. Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, the 73-year-old French-born cleric raised in Morocco, was poised to deliver the historic proclamation — unless he had himself been chosen as pontiff.

  Two nuclear-armed adversaries, India and Pakistan, are locked in a dangerous escalation following a retaliatory military strike in the disputed Kashmir region, a flashpoint that has fueled decades of hostility. The crisis erupted on May 7, 2025, when India launched missile attacks targeting what it described as “terrorist infrastructure” in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, a Himalayan territory divided between the two nations.   Pakistan’s military claims to have shot down five Indian aircraft during the assault, though India has not verified this. The strikes came days after a deadly attack on tourists, which further inflamed tensions.  Casualty figures remain contested. Pakistani authorities report at least 26 civilians killed and 46 injured in the Indian operation, including a strike on a madrasa in Bahawalpur, where mourners gathered for funeral prayers. India, meanwhile, accuses Pakistani forces of cross-border shelling in Kashmir, alleging 10 civilian deaths an...

General Motors has announced the immediate promotion of Duncan Aldred to President of North America. Aldred, previously serving as Vice President of Commercial Growth Strategies and Operations, will now oversee GM’s North American operations and join the company’s senior leadership team.   In his expanded role, Aldred will report directly to Rory Harvey, GM’s Executive Vice President and President of Global Markets. He has been charged with sustaining GM’s sales growth, leveraging its broad vehicle lineup—spanning both internal combustion engines (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs)—and adapting to dynamic market conditions.   Harvey highlighted Aldred’s track record, including his decade-long leadership in expanding Buick and GMC, as well as his recent modernization of GM’s commercial strategies. The promotion aligns with GM’s commitment to offering customers diverse mobility solutions across its ICE and EV portfolios.   Aldred expressed confidence in GM’s No...

  Exercise is widely recognized for its dual benefits, enhancing both physical health and cognitive function. Extensive research indicates that consistent physical activity safeguards and maintains brain health across the lifespan.   A recent study has pinpointed high-intensity interval training (HIIT) as potentially superior to other exercise forms in promoting long-term brain health. The research revealed that older adults engaging in HIIT exhibited enhanced memory retention and greater preservation of brain volume, with these advantages persisting up to five years post-study.   The study involved 194 cognitively healthy adults aged 65–85, randomly divided into three groups: low-intensity exercise, moderate-intensity exercise, or HIIT. Each group followed their assigned program for six months, completing three weekly sessions.   - **Low-intensity routines** included 30 minutes of stretching, balance exercises, and relaxation.   - **Moderate...