The Trump transition team is compiling a list of U.S. military officers involved in the Afghanistan withdrawal for possible courts-martial, considering charges as serious as treason. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are skeptical about Matt Gaetz’s confirmation as attorney general, and Pete Hegseth’s past is under scrutiny. Lebanon’s historic sites are at risk due to Israeli airstrikes, contributing to ongoing conflict. In politics, Sen. Markwayne Mullin defends Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding vaccine skepticism. AI is changing the job application process, with benefits and drawbacks. Dengue fever cases are rising due to climate change. In other news, Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-provided weapons inside Russia, a typhoon hit the Philippines, and a woman used botox to fraudulently apply for hurricane aid. Elon Musk’s X Corp. is involved in Alex Jones’ bankruptcy case, the U.S. reports its first case of a more aggressive strain of mpox, and a rare oarfish washes up on a California beach. Gymnastics coach Béla Károlyi has passed away at 82.
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