Car thefts in the UK have reached alarming levels, with a vehicle stolen every 8.5 minutes. Specific parts are under siege, notably parking sensors, which have seen thefts rise by 294% in just one year. Criminals are quick to capitalize on the black market for these easily removable components.

Meanwhile, Admiral Insurance reported over 10,000 theft claims last year, warning car owners to bolster security. The rise in illegal "chop shops," where stolen cars are dismantled for parts, is a direct reaction to organized crime adapting to demand.

In the political arena, President Trump signed an executive order cutting federal funding to PBS and NPR, branding them as promoters of "radical woke propaganda." This move could sever approximately half a billion dollars in annual support. PBS leaders are concerned over the potential disruption to public services, while the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has filed a lawsuit against Trump, alleging he overstepped his authority.

The Digest, 5/2/2025 @100AM, CDT

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