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BARNEGAT LIGHT, N.J. — Former Congressman George Santos has begun a new chapter of his ever-unpredictable career — this time as a marine biologist.

Santos, 37, who was expelled from Congress in 2023 following multiple ethics violations and criminal fraud charges (many still pending), announced this week that he has joined a shark-tagging research team operating off the coast of New Jersey. The project, operated under the Atlantic Apex Predators Initiative (AAPI), focuses on tracking migratory patterns and breeding behaviors of great white sharks in the region.

Austin, Texas - Elon Musk issued a rare public apology Monday for the sweeping cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) enacted by his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), acknowledging the agency’s previously strong record of accurate flood warnings and expressing regret over the consequences of the reductions.

Buga, Colombia — What was first hailed as a possible extraterrestrial encounter may now have a down-to-earth explanation. A mysterious metallic sphere discovered in the outskirts of Buga has sparked intense speculation in recent weeks, with theories ranging from a crashed satellite to a visitor from beyond the stars. But a new theory, proposed by an Italian researcher, is turning heads—and raising eyebrows.

Washington, DC - In a  move that has reignited global debate over space governance and resource exploitation,  President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order Friday asserting the right of U.S. companies to explore and extract oil resources on the Moon.

Washington, D.C. — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ignited a national debate by asserting that petroleum-based synthetic food dyes are contributing to what he calls an "autism epidemic" in the United States. Kennedy’s claims, made during a series of press briefings and public events this week, accompany sweeping new federal measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes from the nation’s food supply by the end of next year.

Cape Canaveral, FL - Pop superstar Katy Perry and actress Cheryl Hines successfully launched into low Earth orbit early Sunday morning as part of an all-female civilian space crew. The mission, backed by private space company AstraNova in partnership with NASA, marks a significant milestone in the democratization of space travel and the ongoing push for gender equity in the field.

Dallas - Colossal Biosciences Inc., a leading biotechnology firm, has revealed significant progress in resurrecting the ancient Dire Wolf and Bear Market species, while making strides toward reviving the Woolly Mammoth. The ambitious projects, which combine cutting-edge genetic engineering and de-extinction technologies, mark the firm’s latest achievement in their effort to undo some of the ecological damage caused by human intervention over millennia.

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to cut off federal funding for the Doomsday Clock and freeze its time signature. The Doomsday Clock, maintained by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, symbolizes the likelihood of a man-made global catastrophe, with midnight representing the apocalypse.

Seoul - A new video has emerged, capturing mysterious drones flying in close proximity to Jeju Air Flight 2216 moments before its tragic crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea. The footage, which has gone viral on social media platforms, adds a perplexing element to the ongoing investigation of the disaster that claimed 179 lives.

Petersburg, KY - The Creation Museum has recently unveiled its latest exhibit, titled "A Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes," which combines an interactive display with a cinema experience. This new addition aims to engage visitors in a unique exploration of the relationship between humans and apes, framed within a biblical context.