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Scientists at the National Ignition Facility in California have achieved a breakthrough in fusion energy, generating more energy than consumed in a reaction, marking a significant step towards a clean and limitless energy source. This advancement could revolutionize the energy sector and address climate change concerns.

A judge and the Trump administration are locked in a legal battle over the deportation of alleged gang members, with the judge demanding details and the administration invoking state secrets privilege to protect national security. The dispute centers on the use of the Alien Enemies Act, which allows for deportation without due process, raising concerns about indefinite detention.

Minnesota Senate Republicans will move to expel their colleague Sen. Justin Eichorn on Thursday following his arrest on charges of soliciting sex from a minor. Eichorn, a Republican from Grand Rapids, allegedly responded to an online ad placed by law enforcement as part of an operation targeting sex trafficking and was arrested during an arranged meeting with a purported teenager.

The Blue Ghost Mission 1, a successful commercial moon landing by Firefly Aerospace, delivered 10 NASA science payloads and captured stunning sunset images before concluding its two-week mission. This historic mission set a record for the longest commercial mission and demonstrated groundbreaking science and technology, paving the way for further lunar exploration.

Aimee Bock and Salim Said were found guilty of stealing tens of millions of dollars meant to feed hungry children through the Feeding Our Future program. The pair, who worked together to create fake meal counts and invoices, were convicted on all counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit federal programs bribery.