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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during President Donald Trump’s administration.
Driscoll’s departure follows months of internal disputes at the Pentagon. He contributed to improving Army readiness and supported military operations, including peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. The White House acknowledged his role in advancing the president’s goals. His resignation adds to recent leadership changes in the Army.
Key Developments
- The Federal Trade Commission and 22 states sued Amazon for inflating online advertising prices and misleading customers about auction competitiveness.
- Sony Music and Warner Music filed a lawsuit against AI company Anthropic for using copyrighted songs without permission to train its AI system.
- Carlos Alcaraz returned to singles tennis after a 139-day wrist injury break by winning his first-round match at the US Open.
- Dale Sanders, age 91, reclaimed the record as the oldest person to complete the Appalachian Trail despite health challenges and falls.
- Wildfires in Borneo and Sumatra are threatening orangutan habitats, prompting rescue efforts to treat and release injured animals.
- Honolulu’s mayor is negotiating with China to bring giant pandas to the city’s zoo, requiring high-level diplomatic approval and fees.
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