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Russias Ambitious Moon Mission: A Nuclear Power Plant by 2036 Russia is forging ahead with ambitious plans to build a nuclear power plant on the Moon by 2036, aiming to establish a permanent presence there. This move comes amidst intense global competition, including from the US and China, and despite recent setbacks like the Luna-25 probe crash. The project, led by Roscosmos, involves Rosatom and the Kurchatov Institute, and will supply energy for rovers, an observatory, and the joint Russian-Chinese International Lunar Research Station.

One point seven billion dollars up for grabs in the Powerball jackpot, the fourth largest in U.S. history, with tickets costing just two dollars. The odds are tough, one in two hundred ninety-two million, but the cash option is seven hundred eighty-one point three million. Players across forty-five states and territories are buzzing, with recent million-dollar winners and smaller prizes keeping hopes alive. The drawing takes place tonight, reminding us that someones holiday could change forever.

U.S. and Ukraine make progress in peace talks, but territorial disputes and nuclear plant control remain challenges. Zelenskyy praises security guarantees, army expansion, EU membership, and aid fund. Final talks loom, potentially reshaping Europes security.

Bari Weiss, CBS News new editor-in-chief, is revamping the networks standards and procedures with a new masthead. This move comes after controversy over a pulled sixty minutes segment, Inside CECOT, which examined a prison in El Salvador. Weiss pulled the story due to missing statements from key government departments, sparking debate over editorial decisions and political influence. To address these issues, the masthead plans to establish a tighter chain of command and uniform processes, aiming to provide more oversight for sensitive stories. Weiss, a former New York Times columnist, brings her experience in navigating editorial challenges to her new role at CBS.

A devastating explosion at Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bristol Township, near Philadelphia, resulted in multiple fatalities and trapped residents. Emergency responders battled flames and gas leaks to evacuate everyone. Five people remain unaccounted for, with investigations focusing on a potential gas leak. The nursing home had recent fire safety violations, raising questions about the cause and response.

Republicans divided on Trumps Venezuela strategy: Some back military strikes, others fear regime change

U.S. Bans European Activists for Censorship Attempts: The State Department blocks five Europeans accused of pressuring U.S. tech companies to censor American viewpoints, marking a stance against foreign influence in U.S. online speech.

Republicans grapple with military pressure on Venezuelas Maduro, divided over drug-smuggling strikes and regime change fears. Senators voice support for targeted attacks but warn against deeper involvement, with some pushing for clarity on U.S. goals beyond drugs. The administration faces a delicate balance, aiming to combat drugs without escalating into another foreign conflict.