A Senate committee is set to vote on holding Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Covid-era hearing. The move intensifies political tensions as scientists and Democrats oppose the vilification of public health experts.

North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward the eastern sea, while Japan said it could have been a ballistic missile. The launch continues North Korea's weapons testing and signals advancing military capabilities after recent missile, rocket, artillery, and howitzer trials.

Scientists say a wayward SpaceX upper stage likely struck the moon near Einstein Crater after drifting off course for a year. The likely impact underscores concerns about growing lunar traffic as NASA and private companies pursue more moon missions.

The Senate confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, making her the agency's first confirmed director since last year. She takes office amid low morale, mass resignations, vaccine-policy tensions, measles resurgence and a cyclospora outbreak.

Israel struck southern Lebanon after an evacuation warning, killing one and injuring 12 when a prayer hall roof at Tibnin cemetery was hit. Israel said the strikes answered a Hezbollah ceasefire violation, as 360,000 people remain displaced despite 820,000 returning across Lebanon.

Chaplain Joanna Whaley may become the first transgender person elected to the Michigan Legislature. Her campaign highlights representation and LGBTQ rights in a district that favors Democrats statewide.

Republican Chuck Edwards will not seek reelection to his North Carolina US House seat after an Ethics Committee censure recommendation. The recommendation, tied to workplace conduct violations, was the key cited factor in his decision.

Rep. Chuck Edwards ended his North Carolina re-election bid after a House Ethics Committee recommendation for censure. The committee cited persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two female staffers.

Leading AI architects say the singularity has arrived as Google and OpenAI report research advances and organizational changes. Emerging autonomous AI behaviors raise questions about governance, trust, and the pace of machine-led research.