Pentagon May Cut Troops in Europe, and the 'Godfather of AI' Warns Time Is Running Out

The U.S. military may soon make one of its biggest changes in decades. The Pentagon — the headquarters of the U.S. military — is looking at a plan to remove up to a third of its troops from Europe. Seven current and former officials shared information about this plan, which could pull between 25,000 and 40,000 soldiers out of Europe. If it happens, it would be the biggest pullback since the Cold War ended in the 1990s.

The countries most affected would likely be Germany, Italy, and Spain. Those three nations are home to most of the U.S. troops in Europe. Their leaders have also clashed with President Trump over the war with Iran, adding to the tension around this decision.

NATO allies — the group of countries the U.S. teams up with for defense — have warned that removing troops could be dangerous. Russia is seen as a growing threat in the region. The Pentagon started a six-month review of its forces in Europe in June, and a report with possible options was expected to be delivered to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Geoffrey Hinton, a Nobel Prize winner nicknamed the 'Godfather of AI,' met with lawmakers in Washington this week. He warned that Congress may have only about a year to create rules for artificial intelligence before it becomes very hard to control. His warning came after a researcher from an AI company called Anthropic quit his job and publicly warned about the dangers of powerful AI systems.

Even with all the warnings, there didn't seem to be much progress toward passing new AI laws. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro called on the federal government to act quickly. He said now is not the time to delay and push the problem off for someone else to solve later.

A man named Raúl Suárez Herrero says immigration officers kept him inside a cage barely bigger than a phone booth for about 15 hours at a Florida detention camp. The camp is nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz' and sits in the middle of the Everglades, a large swampy area. Suárez said he feared snakes and was constantly bitten by mosquitoes during his time there.

The Department of Homeland Security's watchdog group confirmed that cages were used at the camp. The cages measured about 7 feet, 9 inches tall and just over 4 feet wide. Staff told inspectors the cages were 'calming areas' and that no one stayed inside for more than two hours — but Suárez said his experience lasted much longer than that.

Buckingham Palace pushed back strongly this week against claims made by Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer. Spencer wrote in a new memoir that King Charles — who was still a prince at the time — said the world would soon forget Diana after her death in a 1997 car crash. The palace denied the claims and suggested that grief over losing a loved one can sometimes change the way people remember events.

When NFL players arrive at a stadium, they walk through a tunnel from the team bus to the locker room. That short walk has become a major fashion moment. Players wear bold, colorful outfits to express their personal style before putting on their uniforms. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott recently impressed fans with a sharp navy blue suit with baby blue stripes.

Top stylists now work with players to plan their weekly tunnel looks. They choose fabrics, colors, and designs that match each player's personality. It has become a booming business, turning the tunnel walk into something close to a fashion show.