Nvidia, now the world's most valuable publicly traded company, reported soaring profits as demand for computer chips powering artificial intelligence continues to surge. The company's dominance in the artificial intelligence chip market has made its financial results a key indicator for the broader technology industry, which is investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukraine faces a major corruption scandal involving members of President Volodymyr Zelensky's inner circle, who are accused of embezzling $100 million from a state-owned nuclear company, threatening his political standing as the war with Russia continues. In the United States, Orthodox Christianity is seeing a surge in new adherents, particularly among young men drawn to its traditions, while other news includes economic updates, legal developments, and cultural trends.