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Mount Spurr volcano near Anchorage, Alaska, is experiencing heightened volcanic activity, indicating a potential eruption in the coming weeks or months, although the possibility remains uncertain. Previous eruptions have significantly impacted communities with ashfall and disrupted aviation, posing substantial hazards to local residents and travelers.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a 6% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2025, raising the monthly premium from $174.70 to $185.00 due to expected higher costs and greater healthcare use. These increases typically surpass inflation and the Social Security annual cost-of-living adjustments, impacting higher-income seniors even more significantly through additional premium charges.

The Athena moon lander operated by Intuitive Machines tipped onto its side after touchdown near the lunar south pole, causing its batteries to drain prematurely and ending the mission early. Despite this setback, Athena managed to complete several key mission objectives and relay essential data before shutdown.

China, Russia, and Iran have jointly called for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran and urged the resumption of diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program. This stance comes in response to increased U.S. sanctions, Iran’s nuclear advancements, and escalating regional tensions following America's 2018 withdrawal from the nuclear accord.

Former Franco-Italian mafia boss Jean-Pierre Maldera, aged 71, was killed on a busy highway near Grenoble, France, after assailants opened fire from another vehicle and shot him with military-grade weapons. Maldera previously led a violent mafia clan along with his brother Robert, who mysteriously vanished in 2015.