U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for the first time since a previous spat, focusing on peace negotiations amid ongoing conflict and military aid issues.

The U.S. power grid saw the highest addition of solar energy capacity in over twenty years, as reported by the Solar Energy Industries Association. This announcement follows criticism from U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and former President Donald Trump regarding the effectiveness and costs of renewable energy.

Southwest Airlines will begin charging customers to check bags, marking the first time in its history that it will impose such fees, a change influenced by activist shareholder Elliott Investment Management. Customers will have to pay for checked bags unless they hold elite status or have certain credit cards.

Former Navy SEALs are using their skills to promote marine conservation through the nonprofit Force Blue, engaging volunteers in projects like coral reef restoration and shoreline defense.

The article raises concerns regarding the reliability of U.S. economic data under the Trump administration, especially after the disbandment of advisory committees and proposed changes to how GDP is calculated.