The great Pluto debate, an Oscar wrap, a war on oil: Week in review

Recapping some of the most talked-about news this week from the nation and around the world – in case you missed it.

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s right-hand woman and one of the most powerful people in Washington, is battling breast cancer. Wiles, 68, the first woman to hold her position, has an “excellent” prognosis, is starting treatment immediately and will stay on at the White House, Trump said on Truth Social. Wiles confirmed her diagnosis in a post on X and noted that nearly 1 in 8 women in the United States face a similar fight: “Every day, these women continue to raise their families, go to work, and serve their communities with strength and determination. I now join their ranks.”

Tiny Pluto has some big boosters. Considered the ninth and outermost planet in the solar system before it was downgraded to a “dwarf planet” in 2006, the distant world now has some prominent figures pushing for it to regain planetary status – perhaps even by presidential proclamation. Among them is new NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, who said in an interview with the Daily Mail that he would be in favor of President Donald Trump “making Pluto great again” by executive order. It was not clear whether the president could do that, nor has he weighed in on the question. 

Google Maps is about to get even better at taking you where you need to go. The search giant is rolling out Ask Maps, a button on the Maps app that lets drivers ask “complex, real-world questions a map could never answer before” and get answers, including suggested stops on your route, amenities at your destination and options for parking and restrooms. Another new app feature, called Immersive Navigation, creates a 3D view that reflects structures and terrain around you and highlights crosswalks, lanes, stop signs and traffic lights. More than 2 billion people use Google Maps each month, the company says. 

Hollywood rolled up the red carpet, ending awards season in style with a spirited 98th Academy Awards and crowning “One Battle After Another” with six trophies, including the big one: best picture. “Sinners,” which entered the night with a record-setting 16 nominations, took home just four wins − to the chagrin of some Oscar watchers − but netted best actor for an emotional Michael B. Jordan. Ireland’s Jessie Buckley won best actress for “Hamnet,” noting in her acceptance speech that it was Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom and dedicating her award to “the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart.”

Would you like a burger with that? See Michael B. Jordan take his Oscar to In-N-Out