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Two Israeli Diplomats Killed In DC Attack

A deadly shooting in Washington, D.C. left two Israeli embassy staffers dead outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The attacker, shouting "Free Palestine," opened fire before being stopped by building security. Authorities identified the gunman as Elias Rodriguez, a former affiliate of a far-left group with known anti-Israel rhetoric. Investigations are underway as international security protocols are now being urgently reviewed.

Shooter Confesses: ‘Did It for Gaza’

The suspect in the shocking D.C. shooting, Elias Rodriguez, told a museum attendee he “did it for Gaza” before shouting pro-Palestinian slogans. Authorities say Rodriguez approached a group outside the Capital Jewish Museum and opened fire, killing two Israeli diplomats. He then entered the building and was arrested shortly after by police. Federal investigators are now piecing together the suspect’s ties to far-left organizations and past protest activity.

Judge Halts Trump Plan To Trim Education Dept.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from cutting over 1,300 jobs at the U.S. Department of Education. The court ruled in favor of Democrat-led states, who claimed the mass layoffs aimed to dismantle the agency. The move would have slashed the department’s size in half compared to when Trump first took office. Legal battles are now unfolding as cost-cutting efforts clash with federal oversight.

Why JEPQ May Be Safer Than QQQI

After 25 years of dividend investing, one expert explains why the JEPQ ETF may outperform QQQI in the long run. While QQQI offers a higher yield, it's also more heavily concentrated in just a few tech giants, which increases risk. JEPQ, by contrast, spreads its holdings more evenly and still delivers a solid 10.66% post-fee yield. For those looking to protect income while reducing volatility, JEPQ may offer a steadier hand.

Home Sales Hit 15-Year April Low

April home sales fell to their slowest pace since 2009 as high mortgage rates and record prices pushed buyers out of the market. The average 30-year mortgage hovered above 6.6%, keeping monthly costs too steep for many families. Despite more listings on the market, affordability remains the top hurdle as median prices jumped to $414,000. First-time buyers and cash investors are still active, but overall demand continues to shrink.

Moderna Pulls COVID-Flu Shot Application

Moderna has withdrawn its request for FDA approval of a combination COVID and flu shot aimed at adults over 50. The company plans to resubmit the application later this year after gathering new efficacy data from a late-stage flu vaccine trial. This move follows the FDA’s announcement that it now requires fresh clinical trials for annual COVID boosters in healthy adults under 65. Moderna expects to have interim trial results ready by summer to support its future filing.

Snooze Button May Wreck Your REM Sleep

New research shows over half of people hit the snooze button, disrupting critical morning REM sleep and hurting overall rest quality. Experts say those extra minutes feel good but actually lead to grogginess and unstable sleep cycles. The study found snooze-heavy users tend to have erratic schedules and lower energy throughout the day. Sleep professionals now urge Americans to ditch the snooze for better mood, energy, and long-term health.