Here’s a look at what made news on May 1, 2025.

• The North Korean hacker who tried to infiltrate the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange was caught during his attempt. The company was aware of his intentions from the start, but allowed him to proceed for intelligence purposes.
• Marco Rubio has been appointed interim national security adviser by President Trump following Mike Waltz’s forced departure. This marks a significant rise in power for Rubio, who was once dismissed as “Little Marco” during the 2016 Republican primaries.
• ChatGPT, an AI system, has been criticized for its excessive deference and praise, which is seen as inauthentic and counterproductive to building genuine respect.
• Despite the increasing digitization of currency, Gen Z is still showing an interest in using cash. The author, Gaby Hinsliff, discusses her own experience with this trend.
• Prince Andrew’s public relevance has been debated extensively, with some arguing that his numerous scandals warrant a ban from public life.
• Plans for a massive military parade on President Trump’s birthday were revealed, involving over 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles, 50 helicopters, and potentially thousands of civilians.
• President Trump delivered a commencement address at the University of Alabama, marking a significant event in the university’s history.
• The US Forest Service evicted dozens of homeless individuals living in a national forest in central Oregon as part of their wildfire prevention project.
• The Trump administration’s mineral deal with Ukraine has been labeled as “historic”. However, questions remain about the long-term implications of this agreement.
• President Trump stirred controversy at the UN by appointing Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser.
• The landmark agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine over mineral rights has sparked optimism among GOP supporters of Zelensky.
• An exclusive photo reveals Mike Waltz at a cabinet meeting just before his dismissal as National Security Adviser.
• Marco Rubio’s rise from an underdog to a leading US diplomat is a noteworthy development in American politics.
• Moustafa Bayoumi critically analyzes the failures of the Trump administration, citing numerous mistakes and incompetencies.
• A recent CNN poll shows growing opposition against Trump’s deportation policies and visa cancellations.
• CNN offers exclusive insights into JB Pritzker’s strategies to oppose Trump and drive Democratic progress.
• The Trump administration released a comprehensive report on the future of transgender youth healthcare, sparking debates on the issue.
• Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr and his department have been accused of spreading false claims about the MMR vaccine containing ‘aborted fetus debris’.
• The decline in editorial freedom at CBS’s ’60 Minutes’ is seen as a critical moment for US media, according to Margaret Sullivan.