DPRK test-fires sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles: KCNA

The Missile Administration of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Tuesday test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise missiles in the western waters off the Korean Peninsula, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Wednesday.

The cruise missiles, improved for the launch from the ship, were fired vertically and flew for over 7,800 seconds along the preset route above the western waters to destroy the target, the KCNA report said.

25 U.S. states sue Trump administration for blocking food aid funding

Democratic governors and attorneys general from 25 U.S. states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging its conclusion that it lacks the authority to use emergency funds to maintain food assistance for millions of Americans next month.

The officials, including those from California, New York, as well as the District of Columbia, announced that they are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for unlawfully suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs amid AI-focused restructuring

mazon said Tuesday that it is planning to reduce its corporate workforce by about 14,000 positions as part of a broader effort to streamline operations, eliminate bureaucracy, and accelerate investment in artificial intelligence (AI).

The move marks the e-commerce giant's second-largest round of layoffs after it cut around 22,000 jobs in 2022.

At least 64 killed in huge police operation in Rio de Janeiro favelas