📰 News Roundup: The Wrap

End the week with a sharp briefing. Explore world affairs, tragedies, shocking news, crime reports, odd and weird stories, celebrity buzz, entertainment trends, and important health findings shaping headlines. Here are the defining stories.

1. US Treasury Eyes $1 Trump Coin for 250th Anniversary

Key Points:

• The U.S. Treasury released a draft design for a $1 coin featuring Donald Trump.

• It is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (2026).

• Legal debates have arisen over whether it violates rules against featuring living persons on currency.

What happened?
The U.S. Treasury Department announced a proposed design for a $1 coin celebrating the country's 250th birthday. The coin would portray former President Donald Trump on both faces: his profile on one side and him with a clenched fist raised on the other. Legal experts have already flagged possible violations of the law restricting the use of living persons' likeness on U.S. currency. The Treasury noted that it was simply a draft design, and they had not yet undertaken a proper review. They further added that when federal operations return in some form to normal, more information will be made available.
Source: Reuters

2. Dave Chappelle Sparks Backlash with Charlie Kirk Joke and Free-Speech Remarks

Key Points:

• Dave Chappelle performed at a Saudi Arabia comedy festival.

• He joked about Charlie Kirk and cancel culture.

• He claimed it is easier to talk in Saudi Arabia than in the U.S., sparking backlash.

What happened?
During his set at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, Dave Chappelle made a joke referencing the recent killing of Charlie Kirk, suggesting that talking about him in the U.S. would get you "canceled." He also quipped that he felt freer to speak in Saudi Arabia than in America. Given Saudi Arabia's record of strict censorship and suppression of dissent, many criticized him for hypocrisy. Some performers pulled out of the festival, and others publicly condemned participating comedians for condoning a repressive regime while talking about free speech.
Source: Entertainment Weekly

3. D4vd Hires Harvey Weinstein’s Ex-Lawyer as Authorities Probe Teen’s Body in His Tesla

Key Points:

• A teenage girl’s body was found in a Tesla registered to singer d4vd.

• The artist has engaged a high-profile attorney with Weinstein connections.

• Authorities are investigating how the body ended up in his vehicle.

What happened?
Authorities found a rotting body inside the front trunk (the "frunk") of a Tesla taken to a Hollywood impound lot. The car belongs to the singer d4vd (real name David Anthony Burke). The victim was subsequently identified as a 15-year-old girl who had gone missing in 2024. The cause and manner of her death remain unknown, and a homicide case has not yet been established. In connection with this, d4vd has hired a high-powered attorney with prior relationships associated with Harvey Weinstein, indicating that his legal position is quite serious. The singer's homes have been searched, he canceled tour dates in the United States, and he claims to be cooperating with investigators.
Source: ABC News

4. ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ Creator Bombarded with Hate Emails After Musk Calls for Netflix Boycott

Key Points:

• Elon Musk urged a boycott of Netflix over Dead End: Paranormal Park.

• The show includes a transgender character.

• Its creator has received many hateful emails in response.

What happened?
Elon Musk publicly asked his followers to cancel Netflix, targeting Dead End: Paranormal Park for featuring a transgender character. In the wake of his remarks, the show’s creator, Hamish Steele, received a flood of hate messages, including homophobic and antisemitic emails. The show ended some time ago, but Musk’s statement reignited cultural debate and spurred harassment. Steele defended his work and called out the attacks. Netflix has not officially responded to Musk’s boycott call.
Source: Variety

5. Man Killed in Suspected Bear Attack Shortly After Sending Photos to Family

Key Points:

• A man camping in Arkansas sent his family photos of a nearby bear.

• He was later found dead, with signs of a struggle and drag marks.

• Authorities believe a bear may have killed him.

What happened?
A 60-year-old man from Missouri was camping at Sam’s Throne Campground, Arkansas. Two days before his death, he sent photos to family of a bear near his tent. When he failed to check in, his son alerted authorities. Deputies found signs of disturbance, drag marks from the campsite into the forest, and then his body several yards away, with injuries consistent with a large carnivore. The Newton County Sheriff said the wounds and evidence strongly suggest a bear attack, though autopsy results are pending.
Source: CBS News

6. Secrets to Living 117 Years: New Study Reveals Biological and Lifestyle Clues

Key Points:

• Scientists studied María Branyas Morera, who lived to 117.

• They analyzed her genetics, cellular aging, microbiome, and habits.

• They found traits and behaviors possibly linked to extreme longevity.

What happened?
A new study explored how María Branyas Morera lived until age 117. Researchers collected samples (blood, saliva, stool) and examined her DNA, immune system, cell function, and gut bacteria. They found she had favorable genetic variants for heart and cognitive health, low inflammation, and cells that “behaved” younger than her age. Her lifestyle also played a role: she ate a Mediterranean diet (including frequent yogurt), remained socially active, walked often, avoided smoking and alcohol, and kept a calm social environment. These combined genetic and lifestyle traits may help explain her longevity.
Source: Nature

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