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The Internal Revenue Service's acting chief counsel, William Paul, was removed from his position due to his opposition to the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) push to share tax information with multiple agencies, raising concerns about potential misuse of sensitive taxpayer data. This move comes amidst significant workforce reductions at the IRS, with plans to cut its staff by as much as half.

Nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo explains that dietary choices significantly affect both gut health and mental health, recommending fiber-rich foods and components of the Mediterranean diet. She emphasizes inclusion of extra-dark natural chocolate, lean proteins, healthy fats, and spices from various cultures to reduce inflammation and improve physical and mental well-being.

On Thursday afternoon, OpenAI's ChatGPT faced significant disruption, impacting many users due to technical glitches attributed to an upstream provider. After several hours, the service restored full functionality, with an investigation ongoing into separate issues affecting OpenAI's video generation model, Sora.

Clinical psychologist Michael Breus highlights the common mistakes people make with essential health practices like sleeping, hydrating, and breathing and offers simple adjustments for improvement. By implementing easy daily strategies such as consistent wake-up times and correct breathing techniques, individuals can significantly enhance their overall health.

The Trump administration is further restricting Russia's access to U.S. payment systems, making it harder for other countries to buy Russian oil and potentially leading to a price increase. This move comes as the administration tries to convince Russia to accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.