North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly set to name his daughter as his successor, according to a Sky News report. The announcement could come at the country's largest political gathering, a party congress scheduled for later this month.
Ahead of the conference, Kim appears to be consolidating his daughter's position, according to the report. The girl, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, could be appointed first secretary of the ruling party.
In other news, SpaceX removed the Crew Access Arm from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as reported by Ars Technica. The removal paves the way for the company's Starship program. The launch pad, originally built for the Saturn V rockets, has been used for the Space Shuttle program and is currently leased to SpaceX for its Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump received a trophy from the Washington Coal Club, which named him the "Undisputed Champion of Clean, Beautiful Coal," according to Ars Technica. Trump subsequently issued an executive order that would require the military to purchase coal. Coal is the second most expensive source of power for the US grid, and it also produces the most pollution.
Elon Musk's company X is potentially violating US sanctions by selling premium accounts to Iranian leaders, according to a report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) shared with Wired. The TTP identified more than two dozen X accounts allegedly run by Iranian government officials, state agencies, and state-run news outlets that display a blue checkmark. Musk has publicly supported Iranian protesters and provided free access to his Starlink satellites.
In a separate development, The Verge reported on the potential role of AI in legal disputes. Bridget McCormack, the former chief justice for the Michigan Supreme Court and now president and CEO of the American Arbitration Association, discussed the use of AI-powered courts and the future of law.
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