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A small private plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday, igniting fires in at least 15 homes. According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. local time when a Cessna 550 went down near Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport. Firefighting teams responded promptly to the scene to tackle the blazes, which were reportedly fueled by jet fuel from the aircraft. Local authorities have confirmed that there are no fatalities reported, but several individuals have sustained injuries, necessitating medical attention. The full extent of property damage is still being assessed as investigations into the cause of the crash continue. Witnesses described seeing flames and smoke rising from the neighborhood shortly after the plane went down, which led to an immediate evacuation of affected homes. “We never imagined this could happen in our community,” one resident remarked. The FAA is expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A bomb explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, on May 17, 2025, resulted in the death of 25-year-old Guy Bartkus, who allegedly had connections to antinatalism, an ideology opposing procreation. According to the FBI’s Los Angeles field office, Bartkus targeted the clinic in a calculated act of terrorism that injured five individuals and caused significant property damage. Investigators uncovered Bartkus’ online presence hinting at nihilistic beliefs, with writings suggesting he viewed himself as "anti-life." Notably, he expressed motivations to minimize human suffering, aligning with promortalist viewpoints. Officials noted that the attack was possibly motivated by Bartkus's rejection of life and pro-creation efforts, raising concerns about the influence of online nihilism on violent actions in the U.S. and Europe. This incident follows a report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) that links nihilistic ideologies to several violent acts and warns of a growing trend in the normalization of such beliefs among younger demographics, potentially signaling a need for preventive measures against similar future attacks.

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $111,000 on Thursday, continuing its remarkable bull run in 2025, despite declines in US stock markets, particularly the tech-heavy Nasdaq. Analysts attribute this surge to heightened institutional interest, with significant inflows into bitcoin investment products amounting to $557 million last week, raising year-to-date totals to $7.5 billion, according to Nexo Dispatch analyst Iliya Kalchev. Regulatory developments in the United States are also bolstering market confidence. The GENIUS Act, aimed at providing a regulatory framework for stablecoins, advanced in the Senate, potentially alleviating compliance concerns for cryptocurrency firms. Lane Rettig, head of research at Near Foundation, emphasized the importance of ensuring regulatory clarity without imposing excessive burdens on startups. Supply dynamics contribute significantly to Bitcoin's price rise, as reserves on centralized exchanges have dwindled to historic lows. Data from CryptoQuant indicates that 7,206 BTC were withdrawn from exchanges in the last 24 hours alone. With ongoing demand and reduced supply, analysts expect Bitcoin's rally may continue, with Standard Chartered forecasting prices could eventually reach $200,000.