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A Surgeon General from the wellness world, popes and policies, and one very unapologetic Bernie Sanders.

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1. Trump Nominates Wellness Advocate Casey Means as Surgeon General

President Trump has officially nominated Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-trained physician and wellness entrepreneur, to be the next US Surgeon General. Dr. Means is known for her best-selling book Good Energy, and is a key figure in the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

2. Americans Expected to Spend $34 Billion on Mother’s Day

Despite economic uncertainty, Americans are projected to spend over $34 billion on Mother's Day this year, averaging $259 per person.

3. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Accused of Cutting Line at Airport

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett is under fire after being accused of using her position to cut in front of passengers in wheelchairs at an Atlanta Airport heading to Washington, DC airport. She denies the allegations.

4. Trump Floats 80% Tariffs Ahead of US-China Talks

President Trump said an 80% tariff on Chinese goods “seems right” ahead of trade talks between US and China in Switzerland this weekend.

5. Bernie Sanders Defends $221k Private Jet Bill on ‘Fight the Oligarchy’ Tour

Senator Bernie Sanders got defensive when Fox News’ Bret Baier pressed him on his $221,000 private jet expenses during a nationwide tour aimed at ‘Fighting the Oligarchy’. Sanders shot back, “Think I’m going to be sitting in line at United waiting with 30,000 people? The only way you can get around. No apologies.”

6. Trump Picks Jeanine Pirro as Acting US Attorney General

President Trump has appointed Fox News host and former judge Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for Washington, DC. The move comes after Ed Martin’s nomination failed in the Senate. Pirro is a former Westchester County prosecutor, judge, and district attorney.

7. Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass as Head of Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, led his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel, drawing global attention and crowds.

8. Pete Hegseth Orders Trans Troops to Exit Military in 30 Days

The Trump administration has initiated the removal of up to 1,000 transgender service members from the military, following a Supreme Court-approved directive. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that troops diagnosed with gender dysphoria have 30 days to voluntarily separate, after which involuntary discharges will begin. The Department of Defense stated that this policy aims to maintain military readiness and unit cohesion.

9. Buttigieg Warns Democrats: Returning to Status Quo Will Lead to Failure

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned that Democrats can’t just run ‘against’ Trump anymore. He said the party must, “Make sure that our opposition and everything we’re against, and obviously theres a lot to be passionately against right now… But it has travel with a clearer picture of what we are for.”

10. Gavin Newsom Launches AI Chatbot for Wildfire Resources

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced “CAL FIRE”, an AI chat to help residents prepare for wildfires. The tool is part of the state’s prep for peak fire season and aims to improve emergency access for diverse communities.

The Last Atom: Steve Jobs 💻

“You did the impossible, because you didn’t realize it was impossible.”

That’s how Debbie Coleman described working with Steve Jobs at Apple. There were no limits. Only problems to solve, a future to reimagine, and technology to redefine for all of humanity.

The lesson? Sometimes, belief creates space for the unbelievable.

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-Adam