Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, resigned from his position today following a viral video incident at a Coldplay concert, as reported by BNO Desk. This development comes amid other notable events, including a significant defense exercise and corporate policy changes. Separately, the U.S. Department of Defense announced today that the 3rd Multi-Domain Task Force successfully conducted its first midrange capability live-fire exercise outside the U.S. during Exercise Talisman Sabre 25. This historic event for the U.S.-Australia alliance involved sinking a maritime target. In corporate news, PepsiCo announced today its plans to eliminate artificial colors and flavors from Lay’s and Tostitos by the end of the year. Additionally, PepsiCo will expand the use of avocado and olive oil, replacing canola and soybean oil, as stated by Secretary Kennedy. Secretary Kennedy urged other food companies to adopt similar practices. In political developments, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated today that she voted against Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s amendment, explaining that it would cut off defensive Iron Dome capabilities while allowing the flow of U.S. munitions to continue. Ocasio-Cortez affirmed her focus on cutting the flow of U.S. munitions, stating that she does not believe adding to the death count of innocent victims is constructive. Ken Klippenstein also reported today that President Donald Trump named him in a lawsuit related to a Jeffrey Epstein letter.
