Stellar Blast, Deportation Fears and Ant Chemical Warfare — Today’s Top Briefs

5 Things PM — Quick Briefing

Here’s a concise roundup of the day’s most notable stories you may have missed.

Giant Stellar Explosion

Astronomers say they detected a massive eruption from a star beyond our solar system. Scientists report the blast resembled the solar storms that affected Earth last week but occurred on a much larger — and potentially more powerful — scale. Researchers are studying the event to better understand how such stellar eruptions form and what they reveal about star behavior.

Deportation Case: Roman Surovtsev

Roman Surovtsev, who arrived in the United States as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union, is now a married father of two young daughters facing deportation to war-ravaged Ukraine. He is one of 83 immigrants whose removal has drawn community concern and legal attention.

Somalia’s Quiet Tourism Uptick

Long associated with civil war, piracy and instability, Somalia is witnessing a modest rise in Western visitors. Despite ongoing security challenges, some regions are seeing carefully managed tourism growth as entrepreneurs and heritage sites attract cautious interest from foreign travelers.

Posture Matters — But Movement Matters More

If you worry about slouching at your desk, experts say posture is not a fixed position. Rather than aiming for a single "perfect" pose, they recommend frequent movement, micro-adjustments and regular breaks to reduce strain and improve comfort.

Ant Chemical Warfare Revealed

Researchers have decoded how a parasitic ant species uses chemical deception to take over the nests of another species. The takeover unfolds like a dramatic contest: invaders emit compounds that disrupt defenders and allow the parasites to seize control of brood and resources.

Controversial Private Community in Arkansas

An application for membership in a roughly 160-acre private community being developed by Eric Orwoll near the Ozark Mountains has drawn scrutiny. Prospective members are asked about views on immigration, transgender issues and segregation, prompting criticism that the project could effectively exclude nonwhite residents.

Short briefs

• Epstein files: Former President Trump said he would sign legislation to release court files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
• Comey indictment: A judge warned that the indictment of former FBI director James Comey may be compromised by what were called "profound investigative missteps."
• FEMA chief: The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency resigned amid an administration push to replace him.
• Turkey mystery: Massive stone figures near the summit of a tall mountain in southeastern Turkey guard a roughly 2,000-year-old archaeological puzzle.
• Inspiration: College quarterback Jack Curtis, battling cancer, is determined to finish his senior season and has become an inspiration to teammates and coaches.
• Europe’s shoulder season: What used to be a quiet travel season in Europe has been filled in recent years, changing the rhythm of tourism.
• Energy impact: Data centers in Maryland are driving up local electricity costs, a trend experts warn could foreshadow wider grid pressures.
• Chile runoff: Chile is headed to a presidential runoff between candidates from the hard right and the left after a closely contested first round.
• Most-read: Researchers say they verified and sequenced what they claim is Hitler’s DNA — a finding that has sparked significant controversy.

That’s it for today — we’ll be back tomorrow with more highlights and context.

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