Skip to Main Content
 

Major Digest Home Major Digest - Reliable and Comprehensive News Sources

Trending in the United States

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”.

Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims

A Texas elementary school teacher is accused of continuous sexual assault of a child. Police say there may be additional victims and are asking for tips.

Heart-stopping video shows middle schoolers saving their bus after driver passes out at the wheel

Heart-stopping video shows middle school students grabbing the wheel and hitting the brakes after their bus driver lost consciousness behind the wheel.

Carnival cruise ship passenger dies after falling from balcony – FBI investigates high-seas horror

A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California.

Florida man allegedly shot woman in neck, dragged her back inside before hiding in backyard pool

Florida man Robert Anthony Morgan allegedly shot a woman in the neck and threatened her mother after the shooting, Wildwood police say.

Appeals court rejects Trump’s no-bond immigration detentions, setting stage for Supreme Court review

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without a chance for a bond hearing, citing “serious constitutional questions.”.

Texas elementary school teacher accused of sexually assaulting child as police search for more victims

A Texas elementary school teacher is accused of continuous sexual assault of a child. Police say there may be additional victims and are asking for tips.

Around the world

Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists

Analysts say Russia's Africa Corps defeat in Mali could be a turning point for Moscow's influence in West Africa as jihadist attacks continue.

Trump admin warns Iraq over Iran terror proxies as US reportedly blocks cash payments

The Trump administration reportedly halted dollar shipments to Baghdad to pressure Iraq into disbanding Iran-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel.

Hezbollah disarmament deadlock risks civil war, analysts say, as US prepares for Israel–Lebanon talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosts Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as diplomats confront the unresolved question of Hezbollah's disarmament.

89-year-old man allegedly opens fire with shotgun in Greek capital, injuring 4

An 89-year-old man allegedly opened fire inside two Athens government buildings, wounding at least four people in a rare shooting incident in Greece.

South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest

A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

US embassy in London warns to 'exercise increased caution' near Jewish sites in UK, Europe after attacks

Americans in the U.K. and Europe are urged to exercise caution after the U.S. Embassy in London cited rising threats to Jewish and American areas.

US targets Chinese refinery in sweeping Iran oil crackdown, sanctions ‘shadow fleet’ tankers

The OFAC sanctioned a major Chinese oil refinery and dozens of Iran-linked shadow fleet vessels in an escalation of a maximum pressure campaign on Tehran.

Technology

Microsoft cuts OpenAI revenue share in a fresh step to loosen their AI alliance

Microsoft said Monday it will no longer pay a share of its revenue to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, the latest move to untether a close partnership that helped unleash an artificial intelligence boom.

Cirrascale to offer on-prem Google Gemini models

Cirrascale Cloud Services has announced it will make artificial intelligence models available for on-premise use through Google Distributed Cloud, a move aimed at organizations that want advanced AI capabilities while keeping data inside their own firewall.

Trump administration fires independent board overseeing the National Science Foundation

The Trump administration has fired members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation.

Infected Cisco firewalls need cold start to clear persistent Firestarter backdoor

Security researchers have discovered a chilling backdoor aimed at Cisco System firewalls that exploits unpatched vulnerabilities to maintain persistence, even after patching. This means that attackers can continue to access compromised devices without re-exploiting the holes.

You could get paid from Google’s Android data lawsuit

A $135 million settlement claims Google's Android system allegedly transferred cellular data in the background without users knowing or consenting.

Your AI strategy is all wrong

Every CEO and executive enthusiastically slashing headcount in anticipation of an AI-driven productivity boom should read a new meta-analysis from the UK’s Royal Docks School of Business and Law. It suggests those decision-makers might be optimizing for the wrong thing.

Where to begin a cloud career

Cloud computing is a key foundation of modern business, yet many approach learning it in overly complicated ways. New learners often believe they need costly boot camps, certification bundles, or long technical courses before they can get a job in the field.

Sports News

McDavid in Edmonton lineup as the Oilers face elimination in Game 5 against the Ducks

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will play Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the teams’ first-round playoff series.

Dallas Cowboys 1st-Rounder Caleb Downs: I Got 'Bored' at Ohio State

Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs said that he got "bored" at Ohio State because offenses weren't challenging him.

Pro wrestling star Steph De Lander reveals how colleague’s advice helped lead her to title triumph at ACW

Steph De Lander returns to pro wrestling after two years on the shelf with a neck injury and wins the ACW Women's Championship in her first match.

Lions star files lawsuit claiming NCAA, conferences unlawfully profited from his likeness

Detroit Lions receiver Jameson Williams is reportedly suing the NCAA, Big Ten and SEC over alleged unpaid use of his name, image and likeness rights.

McDavid in Edmonton lineup as the Oilers face elimination in Game 5 against the Ducks

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid will play Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the teams’ first-round playoff series.

Dallas Cowboys 1st-Rounder Caleb Downs: I Got 'Bored' at Ohio State

Dallas Cowboys first-round pick Caleb Downs said that he got "bored" at Ohio State because offenses weren't challenging him.

Pro wrestling star Steph De Lander reveals how colleague’s advice helped lead her to title triumph at ACW

Steph De Lander returns to pro wrestling after two years on the shelf with a neck injury and wins the ACW Women's Championship in her first match.

Politics News

Pentagon urges Congress to codify 'Department of War' name change it estimates will cost $52 million

The Pentagon is seeking congressional approval to codify the Department of War name change, estimating a $52 million cost to taxpayers for the rebranding.

Assault charge for immigration officer in Colorado could test immunity provisions for federal agents

The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled away could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents in the line of duty.

Dem plot to limit Trump war powers on Cuba fails as GOP falls in line with military action abroad

Republicans blocked Senate Democrats' war powers resolution seeking to prevent President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without Congress' approval.

FBI brings alleged China-linked hacker to US in rare extradition as Patel defends Italy trip

FBI Directo Kash Patel says the FBI arrested alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei, accused of targeting U.S. universities and COVID-19 vaccine research for Beijing.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visiting 9/11 Memorial and other NYC landmarks as part of US trip

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are headed to New York City as part of their closely watched diplomatic trip to the U.S. to mark the 250th anniversary of the country declaring independence from England.

Trump picks a University of Minnesota professor to lead his economic council

President Donald Trump is nominating University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan as the next chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. The nomination was posted on the White House website on Tuesday.

Warsh faces first big test on Capitol Hill as Trump’s Fed vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve pick, faces a key Senate Banking Committee vote that could reshape the central bank's future direction.