Someone used AI to impersonate U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, sending fake messages to foreign officials, a U.S. senator, and a governor. The State Department confirmed the scam didn’t work, but it’s part of a worrying trend—high-profile figures, especially in the Trump administration, keep getting hit by deepfake hoaxes.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another phishing scam—it’s a sign of how easily AI can now mimic real people in power. If even top officials are being impersonated, it raises big questions about how we verify who’s really on the other end of a message. And with elections coming up, the stakes for these kinds of tricks are only getting higher.

Great news for travelers—you can now keep your shoes on at U.S. airport security checkpoints. The TSA just scrapped the post-9/11 rule requiring passengers to remove footwear, a small but symbolic win for convenience. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the change, signaling a shift toward more streamlined screenings.

Editor’s Note: This might seem like a minor update, but it’s a big deal for anyone who’s ever fumbled with laces or struggled with slip-ons in a crowded security line. It reflects evolving security tech and a push to make air travel less of a hassle—though you’ll still need to ditch your liquids and laptops for now.

The Supreme Court just cleared the way for Trump to fire large numbers of federal employees without needing Congress' sign-off, overturning a previous block by a lower court. This could lead to major shake-ups across government agencies.

Editor’s Note: This isn't just bureaucratic fine print—it could reshape how federal agencies operate. If the administration starts replacing career civil servants en masse, it may lead to instability in key agencies, politicize long-standing roles, and disrupt everything from environmental regulations to public health oversight. For critics, it's a concerning power grab; for supporters, it’s a chance to "drain the swamp." Either way, the fallout could linger long after this presidency.

John Bolton, Trump's former national security advisor, is raising eyebrows by calling out Trump's erratic foreign policy approach. He says Trump's lack of a clear philosophy and inconsistent policies—like slapping tariffs on allies while chasing Nobel-worthy peace deals—is making U.S. allies nervous. Meanwhile, figures like Netanyahu are backing Trump's Nobel bid, highlighting the odd mix of confrontation and diplomacy that defines his strategy.

President Trump has pushed back the deadline for trade negotiations to August 1 but simultaneously raised tariffs on more than a dozen countries—including close allies like Japan and South Korea. This move keeps tensions high in an ongoing global trade conflict that’s unsettling economies worldwide.

Nearly 50 years after Argentina’s brutal military dictatorship, a 48-year-old man has just been confirmed as the 140th "stolen grandchild"—a baby taken from political prisoners and raised under a false identity. Thanks to DNA testing and relentless work by the Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo, he’s finally learned the truth about his origins.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just a historical footnote—it’s a testament to the enduring fight for justice. Argentina’s dictatorship forcibly disappeared tens of thousands, including newborns given to regime allies. Each identity restored is a small victory against that legacy, proving that even decades later, truth can still be uncovered. For families torn apart, it’s a chance, however late, for closure.

The FBI and Justice Department just dropped a major update on the Jeffrey Epstein case, shutting down years of swirling conspiracy theories. In a joint memo, they confirmed Epstein died by suicide in prison back in 2019—no foul play—and shot down claims about a secret "client list" of powerful figures tied to his sex trafficking ring. They also clarified he wasn’t blackmailing anyone. Basically, the feds are saying the wildest rumors got way ahead of the facts.

Tensions flared between the U.S. and Brazil after former President Donald Trump jumped into the legal drama surrounding Brazil’s ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro. Trump called Bolsonaro’s trial—over allegations he plotted to overturn the 2022 election—a "witch hunt" and told authorities to back off. Bolsonaro could face decades in prison if convicted, and Trump’s comments add fuel to an already fiery political showdown.

A beloved Texas summer camp, Camp Mystic, is reeling from the tragic loss of 27 campers and counselors after catastrophic floods swept through the area over the Fourth of July weekend. The devastation highlights the state's struggle to cope with disasters of this magnitude without federal support. Experts warn that climate change is intensifying such extreme weather events, making them harder to manage.