The top official at the Social Security Administration, Michelle King, resigned after clashing with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency over access to sensitive data. The disagreement involved government records containing Americans’ personal information. In other news, a Delta jet flipped over upon landing in Toronto, injuring 18 people but causing no fatalities. Los Angeles homeowners affected by wildfires are struggling to rebuild due to affordability and equity concerns. Rebuilding isn’t an option for many due to high housing costs post-disaster.
In other stories, a cult leader linked to multiple killings, including the fatal shooting of a border patrol officer, was arrested in Maryland. A missing University of Colorado student was found dead in Boulder County. Actress Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since her husband’s death. An Ohio sex worker charged with drugging and killing customers was found competent to stand trial. Finally, NBC News won a George Polk Award for their investigative series “Dealing the Dead,” which exposed the unethical treatment of human remains in medical research.
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