A Connecticut mother has been arrested for allegedly attempting to poison her husband during an ongoing child custody battle, state police said. Authorities reported that the investigation began after the husband noticed suspicious behavior and evidence suggesting foul play.

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump to stop the deployment of federalized National Guard troops to Chicago. The legal move comes as hundreds of Guard members from Texas head to the nation’s third-largest city amid rising tensions.

President Donald Trump pledged to tackle violent crime “city by city,” beginning with Chicago, as Illinois officials challenge his decision to deploy federal troops. The move has sparked a political and legal standoff between the White House and state authorities over federal intervention in local law enforcement.

Residents of San Francisco de Asis in Venezuela’s Aragua state celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi in a unique way — by organizing a tortoise race. The lighthearted event honored the patron saint of animals and reflected the community’s joyful spirit and devotion.

In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, pets of all kinds gathered with their owners to receive blessings during a special church mass dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. The annual event celebrates love, compassion, and care for all living creatures.

When asked about the possibility of granting a pardon to Ghislaine Maxwell, President Donald Trump said he would “take a look at it.” His remarks came after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear Maxwell’s appeal against her conviction related to sex trafficking charges.

Gold prices soared to a record high on Tuesday as the ongoing deadlock between the two houses of the U.S. Congress showed no signs of easing, leading to a government shutdown. Investor sentiment was further boosted by growing expectations of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this month.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high on Monday, driven by strong investor demand and growing confidence in the cryptocurrency market. As the world’s largest digital asset by market value, Bitcoin’s latest rally highlights renewed interest from both institutional and retail investors.

Palestinian twins Uday and Hamza Abu Odah were born in Gaza less than a month after the conflict began on October 7, 2023. Since birth, their lives have been shaped by Israel’s relentless military offensive—growing up amid airstrikes, displacement, and loss. Their story reflects the struggle and resilience of Gaza’s youngest generation.