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TOP STORY TODAY

Iran Strike Confirmed

U.S. and Israeli warplanes struck Iran Saturday in a coordinated daytime operation. Iranian state television reported Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed, along with several senior military and political officials, including the IRGC commander and defense minister. Israel called it the largest air campaign in its history, striking nearly 500 targets.

The operation followed failed nuclear negotiations (WSJ). Iran's final proposal would have preserved thousands of centrifuges and allowed 20% uranium enrichment -- terms the U.S. rejected. Intelligence identified a rare window where multiple senior Iranian officials were meeting simultaneously.

Iran retaliated with strikes across the Persian Gulf, hitting targets in Dubai, Bahrain, and Qatar. The U.S. and Israel said operations would continue for days.

Data Centers' Hidden Risk

Virginia data centers posed an unexpected threat to power grid stability in two separate incidents. In July 2024, roughly 70 facilities simultaneously disconnected from the grid; in February 2025, about 40 more followed. Both times, grid operator PJM Interconnection scrambled to rebalance supply and demand.

The problem: data centers automatically switch to backup power during grid disturbances, causing sudden demand drops. Losing under 2,000 megawatts was manageable both times, but officials warn losses of 3,000 to 5,000 megawatts could trigger cascading failures. Data centers may consume 17% of U.S. electricity by 2030.

NERC and Dominion Energy are actively working with tech companies to prevent automatic disconnections. Texas grid operator Ercot estimates losses exceeding 2,600 megawatts could crash its system entirely.

Gen Z's Interview Plus-One

A new survey of roughly 1,000 Gen Z workers found 20% had a parent join them during a job interview: 15% in person, 5% virtually. The same survey found 44% had parents help write their resume, and one in five had a parent contact an employer directly on their behalf.

Experts largely view parental involvement in formal hiring as a red flag (Kevin O’Leary weighs in). Hiring managers may interpret it as a sign of dependency, with analysts warning it could hurt candidates' long-term ability to self-advocate, negotiate raises, and handle workplace conflict independently.

The trend may be self-correcting. Analysts note the job market doesn't reward dependency, and candidates lacking confidence or independence risk being passed over entirely.

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Why Chewing Slower Changes Everything You Eat

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The Benefits of Tai Chi Walking

Tai Chi walking — a slow, controlled gait that eliminates momentum — has gone viral, partly due to AI-generated videos making exaggerated claims about muscle gain.

Experts say the real benefits are meaningful but modest: better balance, reduced fall risk, and lower stress. Beginners can start with two to three minutes daily, anywhere, no equipment needed.

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