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Trump officials shared war plans in a group chat, but that chat also included a journalist.

Tara Kopp and Amir Madani report,

National Security officials sent texts about military strikes in Yemen to a secure group chat in the Signal app,

which happened to include the editor-in-chief for the Atlantic. The magazine reported that the chat included details about the strikes, such as targets and weapons to be used.

And just two hours after, the U.S. began airstrikes in Yemen.

While it's unclear if the information was classified, it's usually secure to protect operations. The National Security Council is now investigating how a journalist got added to the group.

This incident raises questions about how government officials handle sensitive information on apps like Signal.

Sea lions are washing up sick along the Southern California coast, and experts say this is one of the worst poisoning events in years.

Summer Lynn reports it's not just a crisis for marine life. It's impacting people too.

In Oxnard, surfer RJ Lamondola was bitten by a sea lion he called demonic, a terrifying encounter likely caused by toxic algae.

As of last Friday, the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro had taken in at least 146 sea lions,

and at least 50 dolphins have been stranded on area beaches.

The culprit is demoic acid. It's a neurotoxin from harmful algal blooms,

which build up in the fish that marine mammals eat. If you see a stranded animal, make sure

to call for help, and more importantly, stay back.

23 and Me, the genetic testing giant just filed for bankruptcy.

Caroline Petro Cohen reports that shares tumbled over 50% after the company announced it will seek court authorization to sell its assets, calling it the best path forward to maximize the value of the business.

CEO and Wojikoki is stepping down but staying on the board.

The company struggled to build a profitable business around DNA testing and its efforts

to license data to pharmaceutical companies never caught on. 23 and Me holds DNA data from

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