News for May 12, 2025

President Donald Trump is moving to accept a luxury jet from Qatar as a future Air Force One, drawing criticism over ethics, security, and the “America First” message.

Tory Lanez was taken to hospital after being stabbed multiple times in a California prison, and officials say an investigation is underway.

Ras Baraka’s arrest at a federal immigration detention center could boost his standing in New Jersey’s crowded Democratic governor primary by strengthening his appeal to progressive voters.

Tory Lanez was hospitalized after being attacked in prison while serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

Huy Nguyen’s family fled Saigon as refugees and, after years of hardship and public aid, built a three-generation medical career in the United States.

Phoenix Ikner has been charged with murder and attempted murder after police say he carried out a deadly shooting at Florida State University.

General Motors hired former Tesla and Aurora executive Sterling Anderson as its new chief product officer to help lead product development for both gas and electric vehicles.

Hamas released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander as a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration, and the move may help open talks for a new ceasefire.

The Pentagon spent more than $21 million on military flights to Guantanamo Bay as part of President Donald Trump’s migrant deportation effort.

Consumers are cutting back on uncertain spending, and that shift is hurting the luxury market while Donald Trump Jr. draws attention for business ties that raise conflict concerns.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ New York criminal trial is moving forward as prosecutors build their case around sex trafficking and abuse claims, with Cassie Ventura already finished testifying.

Sean Combs is set to face dueling stories in his sex trafficking trial, with prosecutors calling him a violent abuser and his defense saying the case is about consensual relationships.

Pope Leo XIV is drawing attention as a possible voice for a more humane immigration debate in the U.S., especially as he stands in sharp contrast to President Donald Trump.