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Kyiv faced a heavy assault early Saturday as Russian forces launched a barrage of drones and missiles, filling the city with the sounds of explosions and machine gun fire. The attack marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict, putting civilians in the capital at risk.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another headline—it’s a stark reminder that the war in Ukraine remains intense and unpredictable. Attacks on major cities like Kyiv disrupt daily life, deepen humanitarian crises, and signal that peace is still far off. For global observers, it underscores the urgent need for diplomatic or military solutions to protect civilians and stabilize the region.

The Indiana Pacers are rolling at the worst possible time for the Knicks. Behind Pascal Siakam’s explosive 39-point playoff career high and a gutsy all-around performance from Tyrese Haliburton (14 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds), the Pacers snatched a second straight road win in New York to take a commanding 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Jalen Brunson dropped 36 for the Knicks, but it wasn’t enough—now they’re staring down a must-win Game 3 just to stay alive.

Editor’s Note: The Pacers aren’t just winning—they’re stealing the Knicks’ home-court mojo, and Siakam’s breakout game signals they might be more dangerous than anyone expected. For New York, this is a nightmare: injuries are piling up, and dropping two at home puts their Cinderella run on life support. If the Knicks can’t flip the script in Indiana, this Cinderella story might end with a thud.

Two Democratic senators, Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal, are pushing the Justice Department to hold Boeing accountable for allegedly misleading regulators before two fatal 737 crashes. Their letter came just before the Trump administration reportedly dropped the prosecution—a move that could let Boeing off the hook despite the tragic deaths of 346 people.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about legal technicalities—it’s about whether a giant corporation faces consequences for mistakes that cost hundreds of lives. If the DOJ backs down, it could signal weaker enforcement for powerful companies, undermining public trust in both regulators and the justice system. Families of the victims, and anyone who flies, have a stake in how this plays out.

A tragic plane crash in California has claimed the lives of all passengers on board, according to official reports. Details are still emerging, but authorities have confirmed there were no survivors.

Editor’s Note: Plane crashes, while rare, are devastating events that shake public trust in air travel and prompt urgent safety reviews. This story matters not just for the lives lost but also for the broader questions it raises about aviation protocols and emergency response—especially in a state like California, where air traffic is heavy. Families deserve answers, and the industry needs to learn from this.

Booz Allen Hamilton, a major government consulting firm, is slashing 2,500 jobs as federal spending tightens under the Trump administration. The cuts come as contracts dry up, and the company expects a 3% hit to its 2026 revenue—a big deal since most of its money comes from government work.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just another round of layoffs—it’s a ripple effect from shifting political priorities. When the feds pull back spending, contractors like Booz Allen take the hit first, and thousands of workers pay the price. It’s a reminder of how tightly some businesses are tied to government budgets, and how quickly changes at the top can shake the ground beneath employees.