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Trump Launches "Genesis Mission": A National AI Initiative to Accelerate Scientific Breakthroughs and Secure US Technology Leadership
Nov 25, 2025 01:20 pm CST
President Trump's executive order establishes the Genesis Mission, a national AI initiative comparable to the Manhattan Project, creating an integrated platform combining supercomputing resources and federal datasets to accelerate scientific breakthroughs across multiple domains while countering China's technological advances and preventing fragmented state-level AI regulations.
Ethiopian Hayli Gubbi Volcano Erupts After 12,000 Years: What Scientists Are Discovering
Nov 25, 2025 01:10 pm CST
After 12,000 years of dormancy, Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted unexpectedly, sending ash clouds across multiple countries and providing scientists with valuable insights into this understudied geological region. Experts are now analyzing evidence to determine the true history of this ancient volcano in the East African Rift Zone.
Viola Ford Fletcher: Last Survivor of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Dies at 111 After Lifelong Pursuit of Justice
Nov 25, 2025 01:08 pm CST
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died at 111. Her remarkable life journey included witnessing the destruction of Tulsa's thriving Black Wall Street at age 7, working as a WWII welder, and dedicating her final years to seeking justice for one of America's darkest chapters of racial violence. Despite legal setbacks in her quest for reparations, Fletcher's testimony and memoir ensured that the massacre's history and impact would not be forgotten.
Historic Superman No. 1 Comic Found in Attic Breaks Records with $9.12 Million Sale
Nov 25, 2025 01:07 pm CST
A rare Superman No. 1 comic from 1939, discovered by three brothers in their late mother's San Francisco attic, has sold for a record-breaking $9.12 million at Heritage Auctions. This perfectly preserved piece of comic book history, rated 9.0 by CGC, has become the most expensive comic ever sold, surpassing the previous $6 million record set by Action Comics No. 1.
Historic Eruption of Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi Volcano After 12,000 Years of Dormancy: Impacts and Eyewitness Accounts
Nov 25, 2025 12:45 pm CST
Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, sending massive ash plumes 14 km into the sky that drifted across multiple countries. Local residents described the event as feeling "like a sudden bomb," while nearby villages were covered in ash, affecting local livestock and tourism with no human casualties reported.
White House Defends Trump's "Nuanced" H-1B Visa Policy: Balancing Foreign Expertise with American Jobs
Nov 25, 2025 12:24 pm CST
The White House has clarified President Trump's position on H-1B visas as a balanced approach that initially welcomes specialized foreign workers to establish new industries while emphasizing long-term transition to American employment. Despite imposing a $100,000 fee for new applications to prevent system abuse, Trump supports strategic foreign expertise for sectors like semiconductor manufacturing, with the expectation these workers will train Americans. This policy has sparked debate among conservatives and faces legal challenges from business organizations, even as Indian workers continue to receive the majority of H-1B approvals.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Postpones India Visit Following Security Concerns After Delhi Terror Attack
Nov 25, 2025 10:48 am CST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his scheduled visit to India due to security concerns following a deadly terror attack in New Delhi. This marks his third cancellation this year, with plans to reschedule his meeting with Prime Minister Modi in the coming year pending security assessments. The two leaders have maintained strong diplomatic ties since their historic visits in 2017-2018.
NASA and Boeing Postpone Crewed Starliner Missions Following Technical Challenges
Nov 25, 2025 10:18 am CST
Following technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft that left astronauts stranded at the ISS for nine months, NASA announces plans to conduct an uncrewed cargo mission before resuming human flights. The revised strategy reduces planned Starliner missions from six to four as engineers work to resolve propulsion system problems before potential flights in 2024.
Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Seeks Enhanced Trade and Diplomatic Ties with India Amid Regional Tensions
Nov 25, 2025 09:38 am CST
Afghanistan's Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi has called for expanded trade and diplomatic relations with India during his first visit to New Delhi. Despite tensions with Pakistan leading to border closures, Afghanistan is pursuing alternative trade routes through air corridors and Central Asia while offering security guarantees for Indian diplomats in Kabul. The Taliban government plans to send a commercial attaché to India within a month and has invited Indian businesses to invest in Afghanistan's mineral resources and collaborate with Afghan women entrepreneurs.
South Africa Investigates Former President's Daughter for Alleged Illegal Recruitment of Soldiers for Russian War
Nov 25, 2025 09:36 am CST
South African authorities are investigating allegations that Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, deceived 17 men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. According to police, Zuma-Sambudla allegedly lured the men with false promises of security training, only for them to be forced into combat roles with Russian mercenary groups. This investigation comes as South African diplomats work to repatriate these citizens from the frontlines of the conflict.