SUMMARY: Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Gerry Connolly, are questioning Elon Musk about potential risks to national security from his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They warn that staffers may have shared sensitive defense and intelligence information over unsecured channels, potentially compromising U.S. national security. Accessing various databases without proper security protocols puts sensitive data, including classified employee numbers from intelligence agencies, at risk. The lawmakers demand clarity on DOGE’s staffing, security measures, and data handling since its inception, expressing concern over Musk’s and the Trump administration’s cost-cutting initiatives jeopardizing national security and the economy.

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SUMMARY: Hamas recently returned the remains of four hostages, while Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in a ceasefire exchange. This marked the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire, with negotiations for the next phase still pending. A total of 33 Israelis were freed, including eight fatalities, amid ongoing tensions as many hostages remain in Gaza. The October 7 attack resulted in 251 kidnappings and approximately 1,200 deaths. Meanwhile, over 48,000 Palestinians have reportedly died in the conflict. To date, 147 hostages have been released, with 59 still held captive.

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SUMMARY: A nurse, Tosha Trostle, shared her harrowing experience on Facebook after surviving an armed attack at UPMC Memorial Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. She was held at gunpoint by Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, who zip-tied her arms and used her as a human shield. Trostle recounted walking toward a group of officers, hearing gunshots, and feeling the weight of the attacker as he was shot and killed. Her colleague, Jessica Breighner, also survived after breaking free and escaping. Officer Andrew Duarte was fatally shot during the incident, which left several others wounded. Trostle expressed deep sadness and guilt over the traumatic event.

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