Fri Feb 28 02:10:00 UTC 2025: ## AI-Generated Audio, Lunar Landing Attempt, and Hollywood News Dominate Headlines

**London, UK** – A purported audio clip of Donald Trump Jr. advocating for sending arms to Russia instead of Ukraine has been exposed as likely AI-generated, according to audio forensics experts consulted by the BBC. The revelation casts doubt on the authenticity of the widely circulated podcast segment.

Elsewhere, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost shuttle is set to attempt a lunar surface descent on March 2nd. The Academy Awards, also scheduled for March 2nd, will be hosted by Conan O’Brien. The entertainment world also mourns the passing of a prominent actress known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl” at the age of 39.

In other news:

* A 15-year-old climber was rescued after being stuck between rocks for six hours.
* A Colorado pet shop was targeted in a puppy theft scheme involving a faked seizure.
* A crew capsule successfully landed after a suborbital spaceflight.
* A Democratic politician flew across state lines to vote, unable to do so remotely.
* A fire department building collapsed after its crew safely evacuated.
* A horse was rescued from a slope by firefighters.
* The White House confirmed a presidential call with the US ice hockey team.
* The SS United States is slated to become an artificial reef.
* Rapper A$AP Rocky was acquitted of assault.
* Elon Musk addressed potential conflicts of interest between his businesses and government role.
* Aviation experts analyze footage of a recent plane crash.
* A burst water main flooded Detroit streets amid freezing temperatures.
* The BBC interviewed Trump supporters regarding a controversial advisory body.
* The President threatened to cut federal funding for Maine over non-compliance with an executive order.
* A police officer recounted the rescue of a woman from a burning car.

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