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The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) is laying off nearly 70 employees based in Redwood City, marking one of the largest workforce reductions in the organization’s history. The move signals a significant internal restructuring as the philanthropy-backed initiative realigns its priorities toward long-term scientific research, education platforms, and technology-driven investments. According to people familiar with the changes, the layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations and focus resources on projects considered to have the highest long-term impact. Leadership at CZI has emphasized that the decision was not taken lightly and reflects a strategic shift rather than a retreat…

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has stated that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly attempted to persuade him to visit Epstein’s private island, an invitation Musk says he consistently refused. According to Musk, the requests happened many times over a period of interaction, ultimately leading him to block Epstein entirely. Musk’s remarks come amid renewed public and media attention surrounding Epstein’s past associations with powerful and high-profile individuals. Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges, has remained a focal point of controversy as documents, testimonies, and discussions related to his network continue to surface…

Hollywood star Chris Pratt highlighted the work ethic of military veterans in the entertainment industry, calling them some of Hollywood’s most reliable and dedicated professionals during a recent interview. Pratt — who stars in and produces the hit series The Terminal List — spoke about the number of former service members on the show’s cast and crew, praising their discipline and ability to execute tasks efficiently without constant oversight. “Our room is populated with a bunch of veterans… they just get s— done,” Pratt said, emphasizing the value of military training when applied behind the scenes in film and television…

Home prices continued to climb across much of the United States in the final quarter of 2025, with values increasing in 73% of metro areas nationwide, underscoring the housing market’s resilience despite high mortgage rates and affordability challenges. According to newly released data from housing market analysts, the majority of metropolitan regions recorded year-over-year price gains between October and December 2025. The trend highlights persistent demand, limited housing supply, and demographic pressures that continue to support prices even as borrowing costs remain elevated. Large and mid-sized metro areas led the gains, particularly in the South and Midwest, where relative affordability…

U.S. authorities have arrested a “key participant” connected to the deadly 2012 Benghazi attack, marking a significant development in one of the most closely scrutinized national security cases of the past decade. The announcement was made by Pam Bondi, who confirmed the arrest following a long-running investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Benghazi attack occurred on September 11, 2012, when militants assaulted the U.S. diplomatic compound and a nearby CIA annex in Benghazi, killing four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. The incident sparked years of investigations, congressional hearings, and legal efforts to identify and prosecute those…

High-stakes nuclear negotiations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran took place in Muscat, Oman, Friday, representing a cautious attempt by Washington and Tehran to reopen diplomatic channels over Iran’s contentious nuclear programme amid heightened regional tensions. The indirect talks — mediated by Oman’s Foreign Ministry — brought together Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. representatives including President **Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner. Oman’s capital has served as a neutral diplomatic hub for U.S.–Iran dialogue in recent years. Iran’s top diplomat described the round of talks as “a very…

A wind energy research project in Minnesota funded through an Obama-era clean energy grant has been hit with a federal fine after a bald eagle — protected under U.S. wildlife law — was killed by a turbine, officials confirmed. The incident occurred at the University of Minnesota’s Eolos Wind Energy Research Field Station in Dakota County, where investigators determined that a turbine blade struck and killed the eagle, dismembering the bird and leaving torn remains beneath the structure. Federal authorities say the university violated the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which strictly prohibits killing or disturbing bald eagles without…

The newly approved Fiscal Year 2026 federal spending package includes significant funding for key housing programs aimed at expanding affordability, increasing supply, and assisting vulnerable populations across the United States. Lawmakers in United States Congress reached bipartisan agreement on the comprehensive budget deal, which allocates billions of dollars to housing initiatives that advocates say are urgently needed amid rising rents and persistent shortages of affordable units. The funding represents one of the most substantial commitments to housing programs in recent years. Under the package, resources are directed to programs such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s rental assistance…

Television journalist Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal as the search for her mother, Nancy Guthrie, entered its fifth day, with authorities yet to confirm her whereabouts or condition. According to reports, concerns escalated after troubling signs were discovered inside Nancy Guthrie’s home, prompting law enforcement to launch a multi-day investigation. While officials have not disclosed full details, the prolonged search has heightened anxiety among family members and the public alike. In a deeply personal plea, Savannah Guthrie reportedly asked authorities and anyone with information to provide proof that her mother is alive, underscoring the emotional toll of…

The long-running scandal surrounding disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein is once again casting a dark shadow over global politics — and analysts warn its most serious consequences may fall on a powerful world leader far from the United States. As new legal filings, investigative reports, and resurfaced documents continue to emerge, attention is increasingly shifting beyond American political figures traditionally linked to the case. While former U.S. President Donald Trump has often been mentioned in public debate, experts argue that the real political danger may lie elsewhere, particularly in countries where Epstein’s elite connections intersect with fragile political systems. Epstein maintained…