Nearly a mile deep, the Pacific Ocean volcano known as Axial Seamount is drawing increasing scrutiny from scientists who only discovered its existence in the 1980s. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

Tesla will roll out about 10 self-driving cars in some parts of Austin, Texas, and deployment would scale up to about a thousand within a few months. New York Post

VOA VIEW: It seems too aggressive, too fast.

A sixth rabid raccoon has been found in the same Long Island town since January. New York Post

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A 2022 Sleep Foundation survey found that 42% of adults start their day with a refreshing rinse, while 25% wait to wash before hitting the hay. New York Post

VOA VIEW: The morning seems more aggressive.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Golan sparked outrage on Tuesday after he accused the Israel Defense Forces of killing babies in the Gaza Strip "as a hobby." New York Post

VOA VIEW: Shear stupid lie.

A veteran air traffic controller who was alone during the terrifying 90-second blackout at Newark Liberty International Airport says it’s “only a matter of time” before there’s a “fatal crash.” New York Post

VOA VIEW: It has been fortunate that no one has been hurt.

A group is coalescing around the health secretary’s drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts. New York Times

The tech giant is taking its next big step in artificial intelligence by adding interactive capabilities to its flagship product. New York Times

Nearly 100 neurology experts collaborated on the creation of a new method of evaluating patients with traumatic brain injuries. New York Times

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A biological male athlete who identifies as a woman reportedly won five events at a women’s swimming competition for the U.S. Masters Swimming in San Antonio last month, prompting an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. OANN

VOA VIEW: As he should and wrong disadvantage to real women.

President Donald Trump vowed to investigate former President Joe Biden’s use of the autopen to sign executive orders, specifically noting his administration's loose "open border" policy. OANN

VOA VIEW: As he should.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has received the first AN/TPY-2 advanced radar system to defend against next-generation threats. Washington Times

The U.S. Senate will move this week to block California from enforcing a series of vehicle emissions standards that are tougher than the federal government's, including first-in-the-nation rules phasing out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: As they should.

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Several colleges have stopped offering optional graduation ceremonies divided by race, sexuality and income amid federal and state bans on ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It's about time.

Nebraska is the first state to receive a federal waiver to ban the purchase of soda and energy drinks under the benefit program for low-income Americans long known as food stamps. Washington Times

The recently purchased $8.6 million mansion in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, D.C., was undergoing renovations. CBS

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The DOJ says Rep. LaMonica McIver, a Democrat from New Jersey, assaulted a federal agent outside an ICE facility. CBS

VOA VIEW: She should be prosecuted.

A House committee is holding a late-night meeting, which marks the last hurdle to get President Trump's budget bill to the floor. CBS

VOA VIEW: The GOP should work together.

Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6. CBS

VOA VIEW: They got off cheap.

Moody's lowered its rating on U.S. debt from Aaa to Aa1, pointing to sustained increase in federal debt and interest payments. CBS

The Senate took a key procedural vote Monday evening on a first-of-its-kind crypto regulation bill after Democrats tanked it earlier this month. CBS

VOA VIEW: Dems always want the opposite what the GOP want.

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The FDA recommended different standards of evidence for approval based on patients' risk of getting severely sick from Covid. CNBC

House Speaker Mike Johnson wants a major tax bill passed before Memorial Day. GOP debates over the SALT deduction, Medicaid and deficits could thwart that. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Fools!

Empire Wind 1 would have been the first offshore wind project to deliver electricity directly to New York City. CNBC

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JPMorgan is now allowing clients to buy bitcoin, a major shift for the largest U.S. bank. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Be smart, don't buy.

Former Border Patrol Chief Chris Clem says Trump administration officials are going after illegal immigrants exploiting unaccompanied minors through fraudulent sponsorship. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The Biden fools tried to game the illegals.

Authorities announced that a fourth inmate has been apprehended after escaping from a New Orleans jail on Friday with 6 other inmates. FOX News

VOA VIEW: They should find them all.

Benjamin Ritchie was executed in Indiana for the 2000 shooting of Officer Bill Toney. The execution marks the state's second in 15 years. FOX News

VOA VIEW: As they should.

Russian strikes against targets across central and eastern Ukraine overnight injured at least six people, five of them passengers on a bus hit in the southern city of Kherson. UPI

The Trump administration is imposing visa restrictions on India-based travel agencies and their owners for facilitating illegal migration to the United States. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

A near collision between two commercial jets at LaGuardia Airport in New York City earlier this month is under investigation, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed Monday. UPI

The first immigrants who agreed to self-deport and accept a $1,000 stipend left on a chartered flight out of the United States on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security said. UPI

VOA VIEW: Smart move.

President Donald Trump awarded the first-ever Medals of Sacrifice, during a ceremony Monday at the White House, to three "heroic law officers" who were killed in the line of duty last year. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

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