Pentagon UFO Declassifications: The U.S. Department of “War” posted a fifth batch of declassified UAP files on WAR.GOV/UFO, including Middle East video from 2025, with more releases promised. Travel Friction Point: TSA PreCheck can be fast—if you have your Known Traveler Number (KTN) entered correctly on your booking; missing it can mean losing the special line. Publishing Excerpt: HarperCollins India released an English translation excerpt from Mohsin Khan’s debut novel Allah Miyan’s Workshop, following a 14-year-old’s childhood in rural Awadh upended by his father’s arrest. Book Culture & Craft: A new Book Club feature spotlights Valeria Luiselli’s Beginning Middle End, pairing its Sicily journey with references to Proteus, Pliny the Elder, and Polaroid photos. Sports Betting Promo: Polymarket pushed referral codes (OREGON, SILIVE) tied to MLB slates, including Rays–Mariners and New York matchups. AI Backlash Opinion: A guest viewpoint argues people shouldn’t treat AI as inevitable or unregulated, calling for both regulation and accountability. Japan Nuclear Policy Watch: Japan’s PM said the country “maintains” its non-nuclear principles but stopped short of committing to future wording as security documents may be reviewed.