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President Trump delivered a fiery speech at the Justice Department, outlining his vision for the department and airing his grievances over the federal investigations into him. He referred to a "corrupt group of hacks and radicals" within the government who had "obliterated" trust and promised "those days are over."

The Russell 2000, a stock index of small companies, has plummeted over 18% since November 2016, signaling a potential bear market and raising concerns about the impact of trade wars and uncertainty on the U.S. economy. This decline in the Russell 2000, a leading indicator of broader economic trends, highlights the vulnerability of small businesses and the potential for a more significant economic downturn.

A widespread power outage struck Cuba on Friday night, plunging millions into darkness across Havana and multiple provinces. The incident was triggered by an outage at a substation near Havana, disrupting the National Electric System and highlighting ongoing issues with aging infrastructure and fuel shortages.

A Russian captain has been charged with gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of a crew member who went missing after a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship collided with a U.S. tanker in the North Sea. The missing crew member, identified as Filipino national Mark Angelo Pernia, is now presumed dead after extensive searches.

OpenAI warns that US copyright restrictions are hindering American AI development, giving China an unfair advantage due to its unrestricted access to copyrighted data. The company urges the US government to adopt a "freedom-focused" approach to copyright, allowing AI researchers greater access to training data to ensure US leadership in the field.