
ICE protesters march to College World Series; governor activates National Guard as precaution
Not long after protesters marched to the College World Series, the governor issued an emergency proclamation activating the National Guard, citing plans for widespread protesting at many cities across the country.
Source: https://www.wowt.com

A reluctant brawler, Mayor Bass takes direct aim at Trump over immigration raids
For Bass, a high-profile Democrat who has avoided public conflicts with other elected officials, the days of tiptoeing around Trump are over. The tumultuous events of the past week have also given her an opportunity for a reset after the Palisades fire.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Immigrant rights groups launch ‘Summer of Resistance,’ calling for end to ICE raids, deportations
In response to the ICE raids across Los Angeles, labor and immigrant rights groups are launching what they’re calling a “Summer of Resistance,” a rapid response effort calling for an end to the raids and mass deportations.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles

Pillen puts National Guard on standby
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9 questions about Trump’s military parade
By some measures, President Donald Trump’s military parade has been years in the making. The event planned for Saturday will mark the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, with thousands of soldiers and dozens of massive military vehicles and aircraft descending on the National Mall. The estimated cost: up to $45 million. Trump has reportedly long sought this kind of celebration. Eight years ago, he witnessed France’s Bastille Day parade and said the United States is “going
Source: PBS.org

Trump breaks historic Columbia River deal between U.S. government, tribes, Northwest states • Oregon Capital Chronicle
In an order Thursday, Trump said he is withdrawing the U.S. from a 2023 deal made with tribes, states, to end lawsuits over fish losses.
Source: Oregon Capital Chronicle

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shows up for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial but can’t get in
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Friday to support the hip-hop mogul, a longtime friend. Ye, dressed in white, arrived at Manhattan federal court before noon while the trial was on a break and spent about 40 minutes in the building. After emerging from an airport-style security screening, Ye was asked if he was at the courthouse to support Combs.
Source: Yahoo

Scale AI Announces Next Phase of Company’s Evolution
Scale AI, Inc. (“Scale” or the “Company”), the humanity-first AI company, today announced a significant new investment from Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: MET…
Source: Business Wire

The 125th US Open Championship tees off on a course that ‘challenges your sanity’ | CNN
All week in the build-up to the US Open, the course at Oakmont Country Club outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was touted as a beast – a track so difficult that the world’s best might look like weekend hacks trying to navigate it.
Source: CNN

Most South Omaha ICE raid detainees taken to Nebraska detention center, organization says
A local organization working to assist those impacted by Tuesday’s immigration raid in South Omaha told First Alert 6 on Thursday that most of those detained have been taken to a detention center in Nebraska.
Source: https://www.wowt.com

Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms experience outage, affecting tens of thousands of users
Google, OpenAI, Spotify, Amazon Web Services ad Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Source: CBS News

Internet outages show signs of recovery as Spotify, Google and other popular online services are down for thousands of users | CNN Business
Multiple popular online services were hit by outages on Thursday afternoon, including Spotify, Discord, Google and Amazon Web Services, according to Downdetector, a website that tracks service disruptions across the web.
Source: CNN

Trump administration tells immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela they have to leave
The Department of Homeland Security is notifying hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans that their temporary permission to live and work in the United States has been revoked and they should leave the country.
Source: AP News

Anti-Tesla demonstration highlights safety concerns with self-driving vehicles, see photos
The Dawn Project, Tesla Takedown and Resist Austin held the demonstration to show safety concerns with the vehicle failing to stop for unexpected pedestrians.
Source: Austin American-Statesman

Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela that their legal status is terminated | CNN Politics
The Department of Homeland Security on Thursday told hundreds of thousands of migrants that their permission to live and work in the United States had been revoked and they should leave the country, according to a copy of the notice obtained by CNN.
Source: CNN

Unanimous Supreme Court makes it easier to sue schools in disability cases
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the unanimous opinion, with Justice Clarence Thomas, joined by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor, joined by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson writing separate concurring opinions.
Source: NPR

Live updates: Protests against Trump ICE raids flare across US | CNN
Protests similar to those in Los Angeles are popping up in other major US cities, including New York, Seattle, Austin, Spokane and Washington, DC, with demonstrations planned into the weekend. Follow for live news updates.
Source: CNN

CPI Shows U.S. Inflation Remains Muted as Tariff Impact Is Limited
The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4 percent in May, from a year ago, a reading that reflects only the initial impact of President Trump’s tariffs.
Source: The New York Times

US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London, officials say | CNN Business
The United States and China have agreed on a framework to implement their trade truce, officials on both sides said Wednesday, after concluding two days of talks in London to defuse tensions and ease export restrictions that threaten to disrupt global manufacturing.
Source: CNN

Who gave Clarke the biggest lift toward acrobatic catches? Mom
ANAHEIM -- As his catch for the ages from the previous night still had the baseball world buzzing, Athletics center fielder Denzel Clarke couldn’t help but feel grateful for the person who made this all possible -- his mother, Donna Smellie-Clarke.
For those unfamiliar, Smellie-Clarke is somewhat of an icon
Source: MLB.com

You Are Completely Unprepared for What Tesla’s Robotaxi Actually Looks Like
We’ve finally gotten a glimpse at one of Tesla’s robotaxis in action. But don’t expect your socks to be blown off. As seen in a bystander’s footage taken in Austin, Texas that Elon Musk has proudly reshared, it’s a black Model Y with the word “robotaxi” scrawled on the side in a painfully outdated graffiti font. The future is truly upon us. “Beautifully simple design,” Musk tweeted. BREAKING: First ever Tesla Model Y robotaxi with no-one in the drivers seat spotted testing on public roads in Aus
Source: Yahoo

Trump Says Protesters at Military Parade Will Be Met With ‘Very Big Force’
“I haven’t even heard about a protest,” at the Saturday event in Washington celebrating the Army, he said, but “this is people that hate our country.”
Source: The New York Times

Colorado will soon force insurance companies to recognize homeowners’ wildfire mitigation efforts. Will it lower premiums?
Lisa Lewis was curious to see what $500,000 worth of wildfire mitigation work in her mountain community might do for her homeowners insurance premium. Her Summit County neighborhood, situated mere feet from U.S. Forest Service-owned…
Source: Summit Daily | News

TikTok superstar Khaby Lame was detained by ICE before being allowed to leave the U.S.
Lame, 25, produces nearly silent videos that have made him the most-followed personality on TikTok. But U.S. officials say Lame, an Italian citizen, overstayed his visa earlier this month.
Source: NPR

LA Protests Live Updates: Marines Deployed on Trump’s Orders Amid Muted Demonstrations
As Marines joined a contingent of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, officials asked a judge for an emergency order that would limit them to protecting federal property, prohibiting other law enforcement activities.
Source: The New York Times

At Least 10 Dead After Austria School Shooting, Police Say
The victims’ names and ages have not been released. The police said the gunman also died, in an apparent suicide. The attack in the city of Graz is among the worst school shootings in Europe in years.
Source: The New York Times

Harvard gets new legal backing from 5 Ivies and over 12,000 alumni
Schools including Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, Brown and the University of Pennsylvania, and alumni including Conan O’Brien, filed new court documents to support Harvard’s legal battle.
Source: NBC News

Gunman opens fire in Austrian school, killing 10 and throwing country into shock | CNN
A shooter opened fire at a high school in the Austrian city of Graz on Tuesday, killing 10 people, including teenagers, in one of the worst rampages in the country’s history.
Source: CNN

3 sisters allegedly killed during visit with their dad were suffocated: Sheriff
Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5, were located on June 2 near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington, police said.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles

Israel Says Gaza Aid Boat Passengers, Including Greta Thunberg, Are Being Deported
Greta Thunberg and three other activists who were on the intercepted ship were taken to an airport to be flown home, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
Source: The New York Times

Commentary: Why this overheated invasion of L.A. looks so ugly and feels so personal
Trump is sending an army to Los Angeles, but isn’t this invasion really about putting on a show, creating a crisis where there was none?
Source: Los Angeles Times

2025 U.S. Open expert picks, bets, odds, sleepers: Golf insider ducking Rory McIlroy at Oakmont Country Club
Golf expert Sia Nejad has revealed his U.S. Open 2025 picks and PGA best bets for Oakmont Country Club, beginning Thursday, June 12
Source: CBSSports.com

Sly Stone, Family Stone Architect Who Fused Funk, Rock, and Soul, Dead at 82
Sly Stone, the wildly inventive musician and head of Sly & the Family Stone who fused rock, funk and soul, has died at age 82.
Source: Rolling Stone

Jennifer Lyell, Southern Baptist Church Sexual Abuse Whistle-Blower, Dies
Jennifer Lyell died at 47 on Saturday. As her denomination started its annual meeting this week, there was no mention of her from the dais.
Source: The New York Times

Republican congressman Green to resign after tax bill vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican U.S. House Representative Mark Green said on Monday that he will resign from Congress to take up an offer from the private sector after the House votes again on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill. “Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up,” Green, who chairs the House Committee on Homeland Security, said in a statement. “As a result, today I notified the Speaker and the House of Representatives that…
Source: Yahoo

Sly Stone, Maestro of a Multifaceted, Hitmaking Band, Dies at 82
Leading Sly and the Family Stone, he helped redefine the landscape of pop, funk and rock in the late 1960s and early ’70s.
Source: The New York Times

Apple Just Showed Off a New Look for iPhones. Here’s Everything Coming in iOS 26.
iOS 26 will launch this fall, bringing a sleek, transparent redesign and AI-powered features such as real-time call translation.
Source: The New York Times

Trump to promote $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is set to host a roundtable at the White House on Monday to promote a key feature of the sweeping Republican domestic policy bill – a provision that would provide every American newborn with a $1,000 investment account, a White House official told CNN.
Source: CNN

3 things to watch at the Raiders’ mandatory minicamp
From Geno Smith and his pass catchers, to the usage of Ashton Jeanty and competition at cornerback, there’s plenty to focus on during the Raiders’ minicamp this week.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

WWDC 2025: Everything announced, including Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence updates, and more | TechCrunch
At WWDC 2025, Apple will likely focus on the next iOS, which is rumored to have the most significant design change since the introduction of iOS 7.
Source: TechCrunch

How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020
Christians remain the largest religious group, and Muslims grew the fastest from 2010 to 2020. Read how the global share of Buddhists, Hindus, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated changed, according to Pew Research Center.
Source: Pew Research Center

Jennifer Lyell, notable SBC abuse survivor, dies at 47
Jennifer Lyell, a former Lifeway Christian Resources executive and abuse survivor who played a key role in the Southern Baptist Convention s response to sexual abuse allegations, has died at age 47
Source: The Christian Post

L.A. protests bring scattered violence, arrests, steely resolve from federal authorities
As President Trump deployed National Guard troops, large groups of protesters in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend decried immigration raids, shutting down a freeway and clashing with law enforcement.
Source: Los Angeles Times

College World Series: 6 teams clinch berths to Omaha, including Arkansas who ousted defending champion Tennessee
Joining Coastal Carolina in Omaha: Arkansas, Oregon State, LSU, Louisville, Arizona and UCLA. The last remaining ticket will come down to Murray State vs. Duke.
Source: Yahoo Sports

Ukraine Says Russia Launched 499 Missiles and Drones in Biggest Air Assault of War
Most of the drones and missiles were intercepted, according to the Ukrainian Air Force, and there were no immediate reports of widespread damage.
Source: The New York Times
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Tony Awards 2025 Full Recap: Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, Cole Escola and Anyone Who Watched Win Big
The 2025 Tony Awards were filled with big wins by Nicole Scherzinger, Darren Criss, Cole Escola, Sarah Snook and more and performances from shows like Sunset Boulevard, Maybe Happy Ending and Hamilton. Here’s the full play-by-play
Source: Peoplemag

Apple heads into annual showcase reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump’s trade war
After stumbling out of the starting gate in Big Tech’s pivotal race to capitalize on artificial intelligence, Apple will try to regain its footing Monday at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. The pre-summer rite, which attracts thousands of developers to Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters, is expected to be more subdued than the feverish anticipation that surrounded the event during the previous two years. In 2023, Apple unveiled a mixed-reality headset that has been little more than a niche pro…
Source: Yahoo

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast Reunited for a Tonys Medley
Marking the 10th anniversary of the show’s opening, the creator and cast reunited to perform “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters” and other notable songs.
Source: The New York Times

Six hospitalized, multiple injured after plane crash in Coffee County
Two people were taken to hospitals via helicopter, and four were sent by an ambulance, for serious injuries.
Source: https://www.wsmv.com

No fatalities reported after skydiving plane crashes in Tennessee, officials say
Several people are receiving medical treatment after a skydiving plane with 20 passengers and crew on board crashed in Coffee County, Tennessee, about 60 miles south of Nashville, according to the City of Tullahoma, where the crash occurred Sunday afternoon.
Source: Yahoo

Runaway Zebra Recaptured in a Tennessee County
The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, which had been searching for the animal for nearly a week, said that it was found on Sunday and returned to its owner.
Source: The New York Times

Ram to return to NASCAR Truck Series: ‘The way we’re going to do it is unlike anyone else’
Ram, which previously competed from 2001-2012, will join Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota as the fourth manufacturer participating for NASCAR.
Source: The New York Times

National Guard to be sent to L.A. amid clashes; Newsom calls Hegseth’s threat of Marines ‘deranged’
The Trump administration said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops into Los Angeles after a second day in which protesters confronted immigration agents during raids of local businesses.
Source: Los Angeles Times

When is the U.S. Open golf tournament? What to know for championship week at Oakmont
From dates, tee times, tickets, parking information and more, here is what you need to know ahead of the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club.
Source: Beaver County Times
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Air Force veteran Gina Ortiz Jones wins runoff race for San Antonio mayor
Jones, who served in the Biden administration, defeated Rolando Pablos, a former Texas secretary of state, in a high-profile, bitterly partisan contest.
Source: The Texas Tribune

What happened in the San Antonio mayor, City Council runoff election on June 7, 2025
San Antonio, meet your next mayor. Gina Ortiz Jones defeated Rolando Pablos with 54.3% of the vote in the June 7 runoff for San Antonio’s top spot.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More

Gina Ortiz Jones wins mayoral race against Rolando Pablos
As of 9:14 p.m. on Saturday, 92 of 182 polling sites with an estimated16,901 of 119,279 casted voteshad been counted, and the early results are as follows:May
Source: KABB

Gina Ortiz Jones, a Progressive, Is Elected San Antonio’s Mayor
Ms. Jones, a former under secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration, prevailed over Rolando Pablos, a conservative with ties with to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Source: The New York Times

Grant House Prevails in Landmark Settlement, But Olympic Sports Will Be Severely Affected
With the majority of the revenue sharing likely headed to football and men’s basketball, some smaller programs in major athletic departments will receive none.
Source: Sports Illustrated
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Father Accused of Murdering His 3 Daughters Allegedly Made These Chilling Online Searches Days Before They Went Missing
Travis Decker, the man accused of murdering his three young daughters, reportedly searched online about how to move to Canada, days before he went missing and the bodies of the girls were found.
Source: Peoplemag

What channel is UFC 316 fight card on tonight? Start time, how to watch, where to stream
The UFC 316 fight card gets underway at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Start time, where to watch, PPV cost and more.
Source: The Indianapolis Star

2025 NCAA baseball bracket: Men’s College World Series scores, schedule
Everything to know leading up to the 2025 Men’s College World Series, including the tournament bracket, schedules, championship history and more.
Source: NCAA.com

UMich student protesters report surveillance by undercover investigators
Five surveilled students told The Guardian they had been followed, eavesdropped, recorded and verbally harassed.
Source: The Michigan Daily

Schefter: Aaron Rodgers Wasn’t Pittsburgh’s First (Or Second) Option
The Pittsburgh Steelers are excited to have answers at quarterback. Aaron Rodgers is signed, sealed, and delivered. Though Mike Tomlin and company will tout Rodgers’ Hall of Fame resume, ESPN’s Adam Schefter says if the organization had their way, Rodgers wouldn’t be in Pittsburgh. The Steelers’ quarterback would be Justin Fields. Or Matthew Stafford. Rodgers, […]
Source: Steelers Depot

Jessica Ramos, Former Cuomo Critic, Endorses Him for New York City Mayor
The decision by Ms. Ramos, a state senator from Queens, is at odds with her frequent criticism of Andrew M. Cuomo, including comments questioning his “mental acuity.”
Source: The New York Times

Former Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison has been recaptured, sheriff’s office says | CNN
Grant Hardin, the one-time Arkansas police chief who escaped from prison where he was serving sentences for murder and rape, has been recaptured, according to the Izard County Sheriff’s Office.
Source: CNN

Trump, Facing Challenges Overseas, Focuses on Red-Meat Domestic Issues
When the issues are intractable, why not pivot to surefire red meat?
Source: The New York Times

D.C. Hosts WorldPride Parade in the Shadow of Trump
Washington is hosting WorldPride, a global celebration of the L.G.B.T.Q. community, but the event has been made more difficult by shifts in U.S. policy.
Source: The New York Times

Keyshawn Davis misses weight by four pounds ahead of title defense, will vacate WBO lightweight title
WBO lightweight champion Keyshawn Davis will be forced to vacate his title ahead of his bout against Edwin De Los Santos Saturday night in front of his hometown crowd at Norfolk Scope
Source: News 3 WTKR Norfolk

How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards hosted by Cynthia Erivo
Details on the 2025 Tony Awards’ pre-show and main ceremony, which can be watched on broadcast, cable and a streaming platform, with the right kind of subscription.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Harvard’s Legal Battles With Trump: What to Know
This week, a federal judge sided with Harvard in one of its two lawsuits, blocking an order by President Trump to prevent international students from enrolling.
Source: The New York Times

Why Tottenham sacked Ange Postecoglou, the manager who ended their 17-year trophy drought
The inside story behind Levy’s decision to sack Postecoglou, after a historically bad domestic season but also Europa League glory
Source: The New York Times

The US economy added 139,000 jobs in May, slightly more than expected | CNN Business
The long-resilient US labor market slowed down a little in May, adding 139,000 jobs, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released Friday.
Source: CNN

An Engineering Marvel, Decades in the Making: A Rail Line to Kashmir
Officials say the train will help the troubled region, but many Kashmiris see it as a tool to entrench the Indian government’s control.
Source: The New York Times

Father who killed 3 daughters was ‘active dad’ but the ‘system failed’ him, ex-wife’s attorney says
Travis Decker, the father accused of murdering his three young daughters, lacked mental health resources and struggled with PTSD, his ex-wife’s attorney told ABC News.
Source: ABC News

In face-off with Trump, Tesla shares plunge and Musk threatens NASA
Musk said he will decommission Dragon aircraft, only US spacecraft capable of flying humans in orbit and used by NASA.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Netanyahu admits Israel backing ‘criminal’ groups, rivals of Hamas, in Gaza
First acknowledgement Israel using armed gangs, which aid groups have accused of stealing aid from trucks.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Israel Armed Palestinian Militia to Fight Hamas, Officials Say
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged only that Israel had been working with “clans.” But the opposition leader warned that the “weapons going into Gaza will eventually be pointed at Israeli soldiers and civilians.”
Source: The New York Times

Elon Musk Suggests Trump Is in Epstein Files, a Source of Conspiracy Theories
In a spat with President Trump, Elon Musk invokes the Epstein files, a source of endless speculation and conspiracy.
Source: The New York Times

Mahmoud Khalil, Trapped in “Immigration Gulag” for Nearly 3 Months, Challenges Deportation Efforts
We get an update on the case of former Columbia University student protest negotiator Mahmoud Khalil from Baher Azmy, a member of Khalil’s legal team at the Center for Constitutional Rights. Khalil has been detained in Louisiana for nearly three months, in what Azmy calls one of “our immigration gulags.” Khalil’s legal team is now challenging the State Department’s determination that his presence in the United States harms the country’s foreign policy interests.
Source: Democracy Now!

Reform U.K.’s Chairman, Zia Yusuf, Quits Amid Infighting
The sudden departure of Zia Yusuf, chairman of Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration party, is a blow to the organization and comes after a clash with another party member over the burqa.
Source: The New York Times

Despite key bills’ passage, legislative session ends on sour note
A number of bills passed in the waning hours of CT’s 2025 legislative session, but many more died, and there were a few twists along the way.
Source: The Connecticut Mirror

Judge Threatens To Bar Sean “Diddy” Combs From Courtroom If He Continues To Interact With Jurors
Sean “Diddy” Combs might be barred from his own trial, the judge said Thursday in a bombshell moment. With the jury absent, Judge Arun Subramanian warned defense attorneys in a sidebar that he might exclude the defendant from the Lower Manhattan courtroom if he continued to look, nod or make facial expressions at jurors, CNN …
Source: Yahoo

Softball National Championship Celebration set for Saturday, June 7 at 6 p.m. - University of Texas Athletics
Join Texas Athletics, Texas Cheer, Texas Pom, Bevo XV, Smokey the Cannon, and Hook `Em in welcoming home your national championship Texas Softball team this Saturday,

In Gaza, daily food intake has fallen well below ‘survival’ level
The lack of food entering Gaza caused by ongoing Israeli aid restrictions is leaving increasing numbers of Palestinians “vulnerable to starvation”, with daily energy intake now well below what a human body needs to survive, the UN warned on Thursday.
Source: UN News

Pampers diaper maker will slash 7,000 jobs as tariffs fuel uncertainty | CNN Business
Procter & Gamble will cut 7,000 jobs, or about 6% of its workforce, over the next two years, as part of a restructuring that will include the Tide maker exiting some product categories in certain markets.
Source: CNN

Gold prices pushing to $4,000 as weekly jobless claims rise by 8k
The Kitco News Team brings you the latest news, videos, analysis and opinions regarding Precious Metals, Crypto, Mining, World Markets and Global Economy.
Source: Kitco NEWS

Israel says it recovered the bodies of 2 U.S.-Israeli hostages in Gaza
The bodies of Judi Weinstein Haggai, 70, an Israeli who held U.S. and Canadian citizenship, and her husband, Gad Haggai, 72, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, were recovered, the country’s military said.
Source: NPR

David Jolly, a Trump critic, former GOP congressman, to run for governor as Democrat
A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and he’s running as a Democrat
Source: ABC News

New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 lawmakers who performed Māori haka in protest
The suspended lawmakers from the Māori Party performed the haka, a dance of challenge, last November to oppose a widely unpopular bill, now defeated, that they said would reverse Indigenous rights.
Source: NPR

Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s What to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman.
Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.
Source: The New York Times

Donald Trump raises steel and aluminum tariffs to 50%: Will higher levies affect US industry? What’s next - Times of India
International Business News: US President Trump has escalated tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50%, aiming to bolster the domestic steel industry. However, sectors like ho
Source: The Times of India
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Texas’ undocumented college students no longer qualify for in-state tuition
Within hours of a federal lawsuit targeting Texas’ policy of letting its nearly 20,000 undocumented students qualify for lower public tuition rates, the 24-year-old law was no more.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Djokovic drops 1st set, outlasts Zverev at French
Novak Djokovic, the No. 6 seed, proved too much for No. 3 Alexander Zverev, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to set up a French Open semifinal showdown vs. No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Source: ESPN
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion public education funding plan into law. Here’s how it works.
The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Putin Intends to Respond to Ukraine Strikes on Russian Bombers, Trump Says
President Trump spoke with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia amid escalating attacks between Russia and Ukraine, even as their officials have been engaged in direct talks.
Source: The New York Times

Karine Jean-Pierre, Former Biden Press Secretary, Leaves Democratic Party
In a coming book, Ms. Jean-Pierre will describe a “betrayal” by her party when Joseph R. Biden Jr. ended his re-election campaign. Democrats were quick to criticize her.
Source: The New York Times

Palm Springs accomplice fled to Europe after supplying ingredient for bomb, feds say
Federal authorities have arrested a man at JFK airport in New York who allegedly provided bomb ingredients to the suspect responsible for last month’s attack on a fertility clinic in Palm Springs.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s White House press secretary, says she’s no longer a Democrat
Karine Jean-Pierre, who was White House press secretary under former President Joe Biden, has left the Democratic Party, according to her publisher.
Source: CBS News

U.K. Exempt From Trump’s 50% Steel Tariff, but Europe Still Has to Pay
Despite an exemption from 50 percent tariffs, Britain still faces a 25 percent duty because its trade deal with the United States has yet to be put in place.
Source: The New York Times

VA plans to cut 1,000 IT positions, undoing Biden-era hiring surge
The VA would see a 4% spending increase under the FY 2026 budget proposal, but is looking to cut about 2,000 positions from the Veterans Benefits Administration
Source: Federal News Network

Budgetary and Economic Effects of Increases in Tariffs Implemented Between January 6 and May 13, 2025
CBO estimates the budgetary and economic effects of increases in tariffs that were implemented through executive action between January 6 and May 13, 2025.
Source: Congressional Budget Office

Boulder Jewish community unites in support of each other after attack, prepares for festival at Colorado site of antisemitic attack
Following Sunday’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, the Jewish community has come together to support each other, and one of the places that’s been an anchor is the Boulder Jewish Community Center.
Source: CBS News

Missing Wenatchee girls likely cause of death revealed in court documents
Court documents reveal new details in the murders of three young girls in Chelan County, along with the ongoing search for the suspect, Travis Decker.
Source: FOX13 News | Seattle & Western Washington | Formerly Q13 News

Candidate Criticized Over Diversity Blocked From Becoming U. of Florida President
Santa Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, was also criticized by conservatives for his handling of campus protests.
Source: The New York Times

California teen ID’d as suspect in teacher’s 1978 fatal stabbing
Harry Nickerson, who was 16 when, authorities say, he killed Diane Peterson in a San Jose high school, was identified after a relative told authorities he confessed minutes after the killing.
Source: NBC News

Police Hunt for Father Who They Say Killed 3 Daughters Near Campground
The bodies of the girls, ages 5, 8 and 9, were found near a campground in Washington State on Monday. They had apparently been asphyxiated, and each was found with a plastic bag over her head, the police said.
Source: The New York Times

Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president, rejected for Florida job
Santa Ono resigned his job at the University of Michigan last month when he was named the sole finalist for the top job at the University of Florida.
Source: Detroit Free Press

Jim Marshall, Iron Man Defensive End for the Vikings, Dies at 87
Part of Minnesota’s famed unit the Purple People Eaters, he started a record 270 consecutive games. Also famously, he once scooped up a fumble and ran to the wrong end zone.
Source: The New York Times

Bakersfield girl who faced deportation and loss of lifesaving medical care is allowed to stay in U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services granted a Bakersfield family’s application for humanitarian parole, allowing the Mexican girl to remain in the U.S. where she receives lifesaving treatment for short bowel syndrome.
Source: Los Angeles Times

There Are Limits to Republican Lawmakers’ Reach, Even in Texas
Republican factions united to pass most but not all of their conservative priorities in this year’s legislative session, illustrating the limits of right-wing governance.
Source: The New York Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial recap: Hotel security guard says Combs paid $100,000 for video of Cassie Ventura assault; heckler is removed from the courtroom
Eddy Garcia, a former security officer at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, testified that Combs also made him sign an NDA in exchange for the surveillance footage.
Source: Yahoo

Satellite Pics Show How Russia Tried To Avert Ukraine Drone Strikes, But Failed
Hi-resolution satellite imagery of air bases deep inside Russia, taken before Ukraine carried out what’s been described as the most audacious drone attack in military history, shows several Russian Air Force jets parked on the tarmac.
Source: NDTV

Milwaukee man charged with identity theft for allegedly writing letter that led to arrest of man by ICE agents
A Milwaukee man is facing criminal charges after he admitted to sending letters threatening President Donald Trump under an immigrant’s name, telling police his plan was to have the man deported.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio

Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Former Prime Minister, Pushes Kindness in New Book
The former prime minister, who led New Zealand through the pandemic, has published a memoir arguing for more empathy in politics.
Source: The New York Times

‘They’re Here to Detain Me’ | Rozina Ali
Mahmoud Khalil’s first court hearing was held in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, March 12, a morning that teetered between sun and clouds. Friends,
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From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new discipline rules, more Christianity in classrooms and a DEI ban.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Actor Who Voiced John Redcorn, Is Fatally Shot, Police Say
A neighbor in San Antonio who opened fire on the actor during a dispute was charged with murder, the authorities said. Mr. Joss also appeared in “Parks and Recreation.”
Source: The New York Times

Acting FEMA Chief Told Staff He Didn’t Know About U.S. Hurricane Season
In a meeting with FEMA staff, David Richardson said he was unaware the United States had a hurricane season. Two staff members said it was unclear if he was serious, but the agency said he was joking.
Source: The New York Times

Minnesota issues first ever “Maroon” Air Quality Alert - Fox21Online
DULUTH, Minn. & ST. PAUL, Minn. – For the first time ever the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has issued a “Maroon Alert” which means hazardous air quality. The alert is issued from Monday, June 2, through Wednesday, June 4, 2025. The Maroon Alert is for Northwest Minnesota including the areas generally from Red Lake to the north and west including…
Source: Fox21Online

Diddy’s Defense Accused of Humiliating Ex-Assistant in Court Amid Suggestion She’s Lying
“Mia,” the pseudonymous name used in court by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-assistant, stepped down on Monday after a tough cross-examination.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Marc Maron ends iconic podcast after 16 years: ‘We’re burnt out’
Marc Maron has interviewed Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, former President Barack Obama and many more. But after 16 years and 1,600+ episodes, he’s ready to call it quits.
Source: NPR

U.S. Open final qualifying 2025: Scores, host sites, notable players
U.S. Open final qualifying takes place at 10 sites Monday. Here are the scores, venues, notable names entered and much more you need to know.
Source: Golf.com

Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease?
A construction project on one of Newark Liberty International airport’s three main runways wrapped up nearly two weeks early, so the Federal Aviation Administration should be able to ease flight limits one of the three major airports in the New York City area, but the shortage of air traffic control
Source: AP News

Elon Musk Returns to His Tech Empire, Facing Questions of Inattention
As Mr. Musk steps away from Washington, he faces concerns over his prolonged absence from his businesses including Tesla, SpaceX, xAI and X.
Source: The New York Times

Texas Legislature ends with Gov. Abbott facing big decisions on school vouchers, THC, and abortion
The 89th Texas Legislative Session concludes Monday with big moves on schools, THC, and abortion laws. Explore some of the legislation ABC13 has covered this session.
Source: ABC13 Houston

No pay raise for federal employees in 2026 budget request
Unlike the “skinny” budget released in early May, the administration did include funding requests for OPM, Education and independent agencies like CFBP.
Source: Federal News Network

Mexico’s first judicial elections marked by low turnout, confusion and disillusionment
Instead of judges being appointed on a system of merit and experience, Mexican voters are now choosing among 7,700 candidates vying for more than 2,600 judicial positions.
Source: NBC News

How To Watch CNN’s Special Presentation of George Clooney’s “Good Night, and Good Luck” on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET
CNN will broadcast live the penultimate performance of Good Night, and Good Luck from Broadway’s Winter Garden Theatre on Saturday, June 7 at 7pm ET across CNN and CNN International and will stream the event live on CNN.com, and via CNN’s apps on connected TVs and mobile devices, without requiring a cable login. This CNN special event will stream live on Max across all subscription plans.

As Courts Call Tariffs Into Question, Trump Again Turns to His Favorite Tool
The president is set to raise tariffs on steel and aluminum this week, even as the courts are challenging the legitimacy of other levies.
Source: The New York Times

Suspect threw a flamethrower and yelled ‘Free Palestine’ in Colorado attack, FBI says | CNN
A suspect is in custody, and police say they are investigating after a man reportedly set people on fire in Boulder, Colorado, in an antisemitic attack.
Source: CNN

2025 Tony Awards performances announced | New York Theatre Guide
The casts of a dozen musicals, including the nominees for Best Musical and Best Musical Revival, will perform at the June 8 ceremony at Radio City Music Hall. Read more on New York Theatre Guide.
Source: NewYorkTheatreGuide.com

Mexico Votes in Sprawling, First-Ever Judiciary Election
Voters were choosing the nine members of the Supreme Court on Sunday, along with more than 2,600 other judges and magistrates.
Source: The New York Times

ICE, federal partners arrest nearly 1,500 illegal aliens in Massachusetts during immigration enforcement operation
More than half the 1,461 arrested had significant criminal convictions or charges. Seven-hundred and ninety of the alien offenders were charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States or abroad.

$105 Million Reparations Package for Tulsa Race Massacre Unveiled by Mayor
The plan, the first large-scale attempt to address the impact of the 1921 atrocity, will raise private funds for housing assistance, scholarships and economic development.
Source: The New York Times

Poland’s presidential election on a knife edge after heated election, exit polls show | CNN
Warsaw’s liberal mayor and his insurgent populist challenger are locked in a dead heat as they fight for the presidency of Poland, exit polls projected after Sunday’s head-to-head vote, leaving the country tilting between two wildly different political futures.
Source: CNN

34% of Russian strategic missile bombers at main airfields damaged in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU reports
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the June 1 “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 billion in damages and disabled 34% of cruise missile carriers in key Russian airbases.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Dozens of Palestinians massacred at US-Israel backed food distribution sites | MSF
Dozens of Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured today, 1 June, as they waited for food at the newly created Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution centres in Rafah and close to the Netzarim Corridor, according to the Ministry of Health. MSF teams joined the mass casualty response in Nasser hospital, Khan Younis. Patients told MSF they were shot from all sides by drones, helicopters, boats, tanks and Israeli soldiers on the ground.
Source: Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Trump Is Said to Have Known About NASA Nominee’s Donations Before Picking Him
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, because of donations he had made to Democrats. But people with knowledge of the events say Mr. Isaacman had disclosed the contributions.
Source: The New York Times

A rare geomagnetic storm may bring northern lights to parts of Texas. See where
hanks to heightened solar activity, the aurora borealis could be coming to the skies in parts of Texas, space weather forecasters said.
Source: Austin American-Statesman

Piastri wins in Spain amid Verstappen and Russell drama
Oscar Piastri has further strengthened his championship lead by clinching a commanding victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, the Australian leading team mate Lando Norris in a McLaren 1-2 amid a dramatic end to the race that saw Max Verstappen and George Russell collide.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

2 killed, including officer, in California shooting, sheriff says
At least two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
Source: ABC News

MIT taught her well. That is why Megha Vemuri could speak for others
Barring her from the graduation ceremony, MIT acted against the values that students are expected to learn in such hallowed campuses, including compassion for others
Source: The Indian Express

China says Hegseth is touting a Cold War mentality in calling the country a threat
China on Sunday denounced U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for calling the Asian country a threat, accusing him of touting a Cold War mentality as tensions between Washington and Beijing further escalate. The foreign ministry said Hegseth vilified Beijing with defamatory allegations the previous day at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a global security conference. “Hegseth deliberately ignored the call for peace and development by countries in the region, and instead touted the Cold War mentality for bloc conf…
Source: Yahoo

Trans Athlete Earns, and Shares, First Place in Track Event
In a rules compromise, AB Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump in the California high school championship, and shared spots on the awards podium, too.
Source: The New York Times

Transgender track athlete wins gold in California state championships despite Trump threat
Transgender athlete AB Hernandez, a 16-year-old junior at Jurupa Valley High School, won multiple metals at California’s state track and field championships Saturday, after President Trump ordered officials to block her from competing.
Source: Yahoo Sports

Illinois Democrats float delivery fees and sports betting tax hike as legislative clock winds down
Democratic members of the General Assembly were confident they’d pass the budget by a midnight deadline, but weren’t as sure about a transit package to help the CTA, Metra and Pace avert a $770 million fiscal cliff.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

M.I.T. Class President Barred From Graduation Ceremony After Pro-Palestinian Speech
According to the school, the student delivered a speech, which denounced M.I.T.’s ties to Israel, that had not been preapproved.
Source: The New York Times

Wayzata High School father jumps into action amid post-graduation shooting outside Mariucci Arena
Two men, a 19-year-old and a 49-year-old, were taken to the hospital after the shooting around 8:20 p.m. Both were said to be in stable condition on Saturday, according to a University of Minnesota (UMN) spokesperson.
Source: KSTP-TV LLC

Luis Enrique’s PSG produced a footballing exhibition to destroy Inter and win Champions League
In a way, football came home on Saturday night. This tournament was invented in Paris in 1954. And now, finally, PSG have won it…
Source: The New York Times

Joni Ernst posts sarcastic apology video following comments that ‘we all are going to die’
Ernst, a Republican, posted a video to her Instagram story on Saturday, May 31, where she spoke directly to camera about the incident
Source: The Des Moines Register

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement on the Final Passage of Senate Bill 1, the Texas Senate’s Budget for Texas - Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick
Today, the Texas Senate approved the Senate’s budget for Texas. Upon signing the conference committee report, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement: “Texas becomes stronger and stronger each biennium because our conservative principles guide our approach to budgeting. These principles have kept our state on the right track and will continue to... Read more »
Source: Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick

Aide to Rep. Nadler Is Handcuffed Amid Confrontation With Federal Agents
Captured on video, the episode occurred in the congressman’s Manhattan office, shortly after the aide observed agents detaining immigrants outside a courtroom.
Source: The New York Times
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Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief
A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus.
Source: The Texas Tribune
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13-Year-Old with Brain and Spinal Cancer Faces New Health Struggle 2 Months After Becoming Honorary Secret Service Agent
DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old honorary U.S. Secret Service agent living with brain and spinal cancer, has three new tumors, according to DJ’s father Theodis Daniel. Theodis shared the health update on May 19, two months after President Donald Trump made DJ an honorary agent.
Source: Peoplemag

Commentary: If people taking care of our elders get deported, will anyone take their place?
How will millions of seniors get healthcare, especially with Trump’s policies on immigration and proposed cuts to Medicaid?
Source: Los Angeles Times

Trump Says He Fired Kim Sajet, National Portrait Gallery Director
Kim Sajet, the director of the Smithsonian museum for more than 12 years, has tried to bring in more contemporary artists.
Source: The New York Times
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Loretta Swit, Emmy-Winning M*A*S*H Actress Known for Playing ‘Hot Lips’, Dies at 87
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning ‘M*A*S*H’ actress, died Friday of natural causes at 87, her publicist Harlan Boll confirmed. The actress was best known for playing Major Margaret J “Hot Lips” Houlihan on ‘M*A*S*H’ from 1972-1983.
Source: Peoplemag

Defending Medicaid Cuts, Ernst Tells Iowans, ‘We All Are Going to Die’
Senator Joni Ernst’s flip response in an exchange with constituents about the effects of Trump’s domestic policy bill spread quickly online.
Source: The New York Times

Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse
A woman has accused Pelicans forward Zion Williamson of rape in addition to “sexual, physical, emotional and financial” abuse during a relationship that lasted from 2018 to 2023, according to a lawsuit submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court.
Source: ESPN
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Taylor Swift Reveals She Bought Back Her Music Catalog in Emotional Announcement 6 Years After Scooter Braun Drama
Taylor Swift announced on Friday, May 30, that she has bought back her music catalog, giving her control of her first six albums, six years after her drama with Scooter Braun and former label Big Machine.
Source: Peoplemag

Liverpool submit €130m transfer offer for Florian Wirtz
Wirtz, 22, has emerged as a key target for Liverpool and the Germany international playmaker is keen on a move to Anfield.
Source: The New York Times

Oakland teacher ID’d as pedestrian killed by driver who lost control following CHP chase
Marvin Boomer, a beloved Castlemont High School teacher, was identified as the pedestrian killed by a driver who lost control following a CHP chase in Oakland.
Source: ABC7 San Francisco

By pulling Jake Oettinger, Pete DeBoer tried to spark the Stars. Instead, he burned them
DeBoer didn’t back down from the goalie swap, saying the “status quo had not been working.”
Source: The New York Times

Scripps National Spelling Bee Final 2025 Live Updates: Contest Celebrates 100 Years
After flubbing a chance to win earlier in Thursday’s Scripps National Spelling Bee final, the 13-year-old from Plano, Texas, came back and spelled “éclaircissement” correctly to become champion.
Source: The New York Times

‘I’m not going to last long’: Man pinned in frigid creek by boulder kept alive for hours by his wife until rescuers arrive from Seward
Kell Morris and Joanna Roop, a former Alaska state trooper, were hiking when Morris was caught in a rockslide.
Source: Anchorage Daily News

Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza
Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Bernard Kerik, former New York police commissioner and 9/11 figure, dies at 69
Bernard Kerik, former NYC police commissioner and 9/11 hero, dies at 69. Known for his rise during 9/11, later faced legal issues, and was pardoned by Trump.
Source: Fox News

7NEWS Sources: Concerts at Fenway Park canceled due to stage safety concerns - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
BOSTON (WHDH) - According to Live Nation, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Shakira, Jason Aldean, and Brooks & Dunn performances scheduled for Thursday and Friday<a class=“excerpt-read-more” href=“https://whdh.com/news/7news-sources-concerts-at-fenway-park-canceled-due-to-stage-safety-concerns/”>Read More</a>
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Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, dies at age 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler, grandson of President John Tyler, died at age 96. He founded ChemTreat, preserved Sherwood Forest and was the last remaining grandchild of the 10th president.
Source: Fox News

Top Officials Overseeing Deportations Leave Their Roles at ICE
Kenneth Genalo, the top ICE deportation official, is retiring, and two other officials are moving on to different roles, the Department of Homeland Security announced.
Source: The New York Times

Harrison Ruffin Tyler, Grandson of the 10th President, Is Dead at 96
He was the last of three generations spanning nearly the entire history of the United States: When his grandfather was born, George Washington had just become president.
Source: The New York Times

Costco revenue misses estimates as shoppers cut back | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Costco Wholesale missed Wall Street expectations for third-quarter revenue today, as consumers grappling with rising living costs pared back on large purchases, especially of non-essential goods such as home furnishings.
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser

After Rubio seeks to revoke their visas, Chinese students say U.S. resembles the country they left
“In China, the government can control education, high schools, colleges, universities. We thought that the USA could be different,” one student said.
Source: NBC News

Man charged after Liverpool crash is father-of-three, businessman, and former Royal Marine
Paul Doyle, 53, faces six charges related to grievous bodily harm and one count of dangerous driving after the incident at Liverpool FC’s parade.
Source: BBC

Labor Dept to suspend Job Corps centers it says put students in danger, cost taxpayers $1.7B
EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Labor is suspending operations of Job Corps centers across the nation after revelations that the program, which costs taxpayers more than $1.7 billion per year, is no longer achieving its intended outcomes and is putting students in danger.
Source: Fox News

Julie Chrisley makes first public outing after Trump pardon
On Thursday, Julie Chrisley, 52, was seen leaving a butcher shop in Nashville, Tennessee, just one day after being released from federal prison.
Source: Fox News

British Man Faces 7 Charges Over Liverpool Parade Car Crash
Paul Doyle, 53, was accused of dangerous driving and other assault charges after almost 80 people were injured when a vehicle plowed into a crowd at a soccer parade.
Source: The New York Times

Elon Musk leaving Trump administration after efforts to slash federal budget through DOGE
The billionaire entrepreneur posted Wednesday about his decision on X, his social media website. “As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” he wrote.
Source: PBS.org

Next Steps on Building an America First State Department - United States Department of State
Over the past quarter century, the domestic operations of the State Department have grown exponentially, resulting in more bureaucracy, higher costs, and fewer results for the American people. Since my first day as Secretary, I have said that this Department must move at the speed of relevancy and, in April announced a broad reorganization of […]
Source: United States Department of State

Asked About ‘TACO’ and Tariffs, Trump Lashes Out at Reporter
The term “TACO,” short for Trump Always Chickens Out, has been used to describe how markets tumble on the president’s tariff threats, then rebound when he gives way.
Source: The New York Times

Crypto crime spills over from behind the screen to real-life violence
While crypto thefts are not new, the use of physical violence is a far more recent trend, said John Griffin, a finance professor at the University of Texas in Austin who tracks financial crimes. “I think this kind of physical violence is a natural manifestation of the emboldened nature of crypto activities,” he said. In the New York case, two American crypto investors — John Woeltz and William Duplessie — have been arrested on kidnapping and assault charges in recent days after a 28-year-old Italian man t…
Source: Yahoo

U.K. Weighs Sanctions on 2 Israeli Cabinet Ministers as Gaza Crisis Worsens
Facing rising pressure over the acute suffering of civilians in Gaza, the British government is considering sanctions on two far-right ministers, Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
Source: The New York Times

Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Writer Who Condemned Colonists and Elites, Dies at 87
Mr. Ngugi composed the first modern novel in the Gikuyu language on prison toilet paper while being held by Kenyan authorities. He spent many prolific years in exile.
Source: The New York Times

A Disillusioned Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington
The billionaire has made clear he is frustrated with the obstacles he encountered as he tried to upend the federal bureaucracy.
Source: The New York Times

News Wrap: Germany’s chancellor offers to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems
In our news wrap Wednesday, Germany’s chancellor offered to help Ukraine build long-range missile systems that could strike deep into Russia, a judge ordered the release of a Russian-born scientist and Harvard researcher saying she was unlawfully held by immigration authorities, the White House says President Trump issued a full pardon for former Congressman Michael Grimm.
Source: PBS.org

Exploring the potential impact of Medicaid cuts in Trump’s big budget bill
As Republicans work to advance a massive bill containing much of President Trump’s domestic agenda, one of the central flashpoints is its potential cuts to Medicaid. Geoff Bennett discussed the impact on healthcare access for millions of lower-income Americans, the elderly and people with disabilities with Jennifer Tolbert, deputy director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured at KFF.
Source: PBS.org

New Visa Policies Put America First, Not China - United States Department of State
Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with the Department of Homeland Security to aggressively revoke visas for Chinese students, including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields. We will also revise visa criteria to enhance scrutiny of all future visa applications from the People’s Republic […]
Source: United States Department of State

Secretary Rubio’s Phone Call with Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov - United States Department of State
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Secretary Rubio welcomed Russia and Ukraine’s exchange of “1,000-for-1,000” prisoners over the weekend. The Secretary reiterated President Trump’s calls for constructive, good faith dialogue with Ukraine as the only path to ending this war.
Source: United States Department of State

Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in U.K.
British prosecutors have approved 21 charges against self styled misogynist influencers, brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, including rape, assault, and human trafficking.
Source: NPR

Trump to Nominate Emil Bove to Appeals Court
The president tapped his former defense lawyer to join the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which covers Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Source: The New York Times

ACC Announces Men’s Basketball Conference Opponents For 2025-26 - University of North Carolina Athletics
Carolina will play home-and-away games against Duke and Syracuse in 2025-26, the ACC announced today as it released the list of opponents for each of the 18…
Source: University of North Carolina Athletics

Trump cuts to Education Department grants will cost students opportunities, educators and former employees say
In March, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate the federal Department of Education. Now, employees who served the nation’s students and educators say they fear for the future of public education.
Source: PBS.org

Trump was just asked about the ‘TACO trade’ for the first time. He called it the ‘nastiest question’ | CNN Business
Wall Street has been riding a historic roller coaster the past few months due to President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariff threats. Now, investors are learning to take his words with a grain of salt — and a bit of salsa, too.
Source: CNN

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US will begin revoking the visas of Chinese students
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the U.S. will begin revoking the visas of some Chinese students, including those studying in “critical fields.” China is the second-largest country of origin for international students in the United States, behind only India. In the 2023-2024 school year, more than 270,000 international students were from China, making up roughly a quarter of all foreign students in the United States.
Source: Yahoo

Andrew and Tristan Tate Charged With Rape, Human Trafficking in the U.K.
Andrew Tate, Tristan Tate have been charged with rape, human trafficking, bodily harm, and more in the U.K. following Romania sex trafficking charges.
Source: Rolling Stone

‘Bring Carol home:’ ICE snatches rural Missouri mom at immigration check-in
A Kennett, Missouri, woman went to St. Louis last month for what she thought was a routine meeting with immigration officials to renew her immigration documents. Instead, they shackled her and are now trying to deport her to Hong Kong.
Source: STLPR

Duke, Louisville, Clemson among ACC teams visiting Pitt’s Petersen Events Center next season
Three of the ACC’s top men’s basketball teams will visit the Petersen Events Center next season as part of Pitt’s nine-game home conference schedule. Duke, which was a Final Four team this past season, as well as Louisville, ranked No. 21 in the final AP Top 25, and No. 22
Source: TribLIVE.com

Announcement of a Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Who Censor Americans - United States Department of State
Free speech is among the most cherished rights we enjoy as Americans. This right, legally enshrined in our constitution, has set us apart as a beacon of freedom around the world. Even as we take action to reject censorship at home, we see troubling instances of foreign governments and foreign officials picking up the slack. […]
Source: United States Department of State

‘Corrupt’ medical journals have to change, RFK Jr. says, or the NIH will publish in-house
The criticism of The Lancet, NEJM and JAMA is not new, but the health secretary may use his position to influence research that journals publish.
Source: STAT

SpaceX Loses Control of Starship, Adding to Spacecraft’s Mixed Record
Much was riding on Flight 9 for Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket after debris from January and March flights fell into the Atlantic Ocean, disrupting air travel.
Source: The New York Times

Former Sean Combs employee Capricorn Clark says he kidnapped her
On Tuesday, Clark, who worked for Combs for more than a decade, accused him of kidnapping her during a chaotic 2011 episode involving his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and the rapper Kid Cudi.
Source: NPR

ICE, Shifting Tactics, Detains High School Student at N.Y.C. Courthouse
The detention of a 20-year-old Venezuelan appears to be the first reported instance of immigration officials apprehending a student in the city this year.
Source: The New York Times

Bitten by Alligator, Man Is Killed After Charging at Deputies, Sheriff Says
The authorities say that Timothy Schulz, 42, of Mulberry, Fla., swam across an alligator-filled lake before a violent encounter with deputies in the neighborhood.
Source: The New York Times

Sarah Milgrim, Victim of D.C. Shooting, Is Mourned by Kansas City Jewish Community
At the funeral for Sarah Milgrim, who was killed outside a Jewish museum in Washington last week, the Israeli embassy aide was mourned as someone who wanted to help everyone.
Source: The New York Times

Wisconsin’s Ron Johnson leads Senate Republican opposition to Trump’s signature budget bill
A budget bill that would form the cornerstone of President Donald Trump’s agenda passed the U.S. House last week with support from all six of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen. But Wisconsin Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson is now leading opposition to the legislation as it makes its way through that chamber.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio

Another Suspect Is Arrested in Bitcoin Kidnapping and Torture Case
The man, William Duplessie, surrendered to the police Tuesday morning. Authorities have said the victim was an Italian man who was tormented in a luxury Manhattan townhouse for weeks.
Source: The New York Times

Harvard Professor Who Studied Honesty Loses Tenure Amid Accusations of Falsifying Data
Francesca Gino, a prominent behavioral scientist at Harvard Business School, was accused of manipulating data in papers.
Source: The New York Times

NPR Sues Trump Over Order to Cut Funding
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington by NPR and other public radio organizations, said President Trump’s executive order violated the Constitution and the First Amendment.
Source: The New York Times

More than 800 lawyers, judges call for UK sanctions on Israel over Gaza war
Israel’s breaches of international law in Gaza risk setting ‘anarchy’ loose upon the world, a signatory says.
Source: Al Jazeera English

‘Scapegoated and targeted’: Harvard international students react to Trump’s order to block them from enrolling
International students, including from Colombia, Israel, and Bangladesh, condemned the move and called on Harvard to do more to protect them.
Source: Boston.com

Trump Pardons MAGA Sheriff Convicted of Cash-For-Badge Scheme
President Donald Trump pardoned a MAGA sheriff from Virginia who was convicted of accepting more than $75,000 in bribes. Trump announced in a Truth Social post on Monday that he was issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon for Scott Jenkins, who was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison earlier this year following his December 2024 conviction of conspiracy, honest services fraud, and bribery. The president claimed that Jenkins and his family had been “dragged through HELL by a Corrupt and Wea
Source: Yahoo

Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Was Also a Vote Against California
For decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.
Source: The New York Times

Charles B. Rangel, Longtime Harlem Congressman, Dies at 94
As the dean of New York’s delegation and the first Black chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, he was a powerful political force for decades.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools
In a social media post, the president mused about redirecting $3 billion in research grant funding that his administration has frozen or withdrawn, but he gave no details.
Source: The New York Times

Macron Plays Down Video of Shove From Wife: ‘It’s Nonsense’
The French president, Emmanuel Macron, was pushed in the face as he left a plane in Vietnam. The bigger issue, he said, was the reaction, part of a string of disinformation by “crazy people.”
Source: The New York Times

Fever Guard Caitlin Clark Suffers Quad Injury
INDIANAPOLIS (May 26, 2025) — Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark has suffered a left quadriceps strain and will be out a minimum of two weeks, the team announced today. Further updates will be provided, as available, following re-evaluation.

Iran says it’s ready to compromise with Trump, suggests US understands its red lines | CNN
Iran is open to compromises on its nuclear program in talks with the United States, but uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable, the foreign ministry spokesperson told CNN, indicating Washington understands this position.
Source: CNN

Manhunt Underway for Former Police Chief Imprisoned for Murder and Rape
Grant Hardin, 56, escaped on Sunday from a high-security prison in Arkansas, where he was serving a decades-long sentence for first-degree murder and rape.
Source: The New York Times

Chastain goes from worst to 1st in Coca-Cola 600
Ross Chastain, who started in 40th place and led only eight laps, passed William Byron with five laps left and won the Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday at Charlotte Motor Speedway, becoming the first driver to win the event after starting at the back of the field.
Source: ESPN

Tech’s Trump Whisperer, Tim Cook, Goes Quiet as His Influence Fades
Apple’s chief executive has gone from winning President Trump’s praise to drawing his ire, deepening the company’s woes in a very bad year.
Source: The New York Times

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Head, Jake Wood, Resigns
Jake Wood quit the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, saying it was “not possible” to implement a new Israeli-backed aid system in the enclave while remaining neutral and independent.
Source: The New York Times

Venezuela’s Government Claims Victory in Polls Boycotted by Opposition Leader
Polling places in Caracas, the capital, and other cities were sparsely populated but officials claimed turnout was higher than 40 percent.
Source: The New York Times

Israel bombs Gaza school, killing 19; EU, Arab nations urge end to war
Israel kills two Red Cross workers and 11-year-old influencer Yaqeen Hammad after seizing 77 percent of Gaza’s land.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Trump Says He’s ‘Not Happy’ With Putin’s Escalation of Ukraine Attacks
“He’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all,” President Trump said of his Russian counterpart.
Source: The New York Times

Hannah Gutierrez, ‘Rust’ western movie armorer, released from prison
Gutierrez spent 14 months in prison following her conviction in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Source: Los Angeles Times

What channel is the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 on TV today? Start time, where to watch, how to stream
What channel is the 2025 Coca-Cola 600 on TV today, May 25? What we know about streaming the NASCAR race live, where to watch, start time and more.
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Over 100,000 without power across New Orleans, Jefferson Parish area
A widespread power outage left more than 51,000 customers without power Sunday afternoon across parts of New Orleans, according to Entergy’s online outage map.
Source: https://www.fox8live.com

U.S. wins 1st worlds in 92 years, honors Gaudreau
Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson scored 2:02 into overtime, and Team USA outlasted Switzerland 1-0 in the final of the ice hockey world championship Sunday, the first American title in this tournament in 92 years after bringing it home back in 1933.
Source: ESPN

US citizen charged with trying to attack US embassy branch in Tel Aviv
Joseph Neumeyer, who is also a German citizen, approached the building on May 19 with Molotov cocktails, officials say.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Israeli Airstrike Kills Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say
Two more children were missing, and the doctor’s husband and one other child were injured in the strike on Friday, the officials said. Israel said it was checking if it had harmed “uninvolved civilians.”
Source: The New York Times

French Open 2025 live updates: Latest on Day 1 as Roland Garros honors Rafael Nadal, Ben Shelton in action
Follow our live coverage from the French Open at Roland Garros, with the tournament honoring 14-time champion Rafael Nadal
Source: The New York Times

‘Merci Rafa’: Fans, rivals salute Nadal at French
An emotional Rafael Nadal, who retired in November, was honored with a farewell ceremony on Court Philippe-Chatrier, where he won a record 14 French Open championships.
Source: ESPN

6 shot near Palmer Park and Academy in Colorado Springs Saturday night
Six people were injured — one critically — in a shooting late Saturday night near Palmer Park and Academy boulevards in Colorado Springs, apparently after an argument escalated, police said
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

5 Years After George Floyd’s Murder, the Backlash Takes Hold
The Black Lives Matter movement, kicked into high gear after Mr. Floyd’s murder on May 25, 2020, has given way to the politics of “white grievance” championed by President Trump.
Source: The New York Times

Biden’s chief of staff scolded Obama campaign architect for calling Biden’s age an issue, book reveals
President Joe Biden’s former Chief of Staff, Ron Klain, shut down President Barack Obama former advisor, David Axelrod, for repeatedly calling Biden’s age an issue, a new book revealed.
Source: Fox News

Car keys lost for weeks(!), Mayer gets a ride to Fenway for MLB debut
BOSTON -- Marcelo Mayer got the news Saturday between games of Triple-A Worcester’s home doubleheader against Durham. The news that every Minor Leaguer dreams about: He was being promoted to the Major Leagues.
Mayer, Boston’s No. 2 prospect and No. 8 in MLB, was added to the Red Sox’s roster
Source: MLB.com

News Wrap: Ukraine and Russia exchange hundreds of POWs
In our news wrap Saturday, Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners hours after a large-scale Russian attack on Kyiv, dozens of staff members have been removed from Trump’s National Security Council, the U.S. measles outbreak passed 1,000 confirmed cases, tennis star Novak Djokovic won his 100th career singles title, and a wildlife center is going to great lengths to help a bear cub.
Source: PBS.org

Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Man for Weeks
The investor, 37-year-old John Woeltz, and another man abused their victim for three weeks in a Manhattan townhouse as they tried to get his Bitcoin password, prosecutors say.
Source: The New York Times

The Israeli Connections to a New Gaza Aid Plan Promoted as Independent
Foreign contractors are set to carry out a contentious new food aid system in Gaza, displacing experienced aid agencies like the United Nations. It was conceived and largely developed by Israelis as a way to undermine Hamas.
Source: The New York Times

Caitlin Clark, Fever fall in final seconds to Liberty after controversial no-call
With 2.2 seconds left, Clark had her game-winning 3-point attempt stripped by Liberty guard Natasha Cloud as the clock ran out.
Source: The New York Times

‘Un Simple Accident’ Wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
The film, “Un Simple Accident,” was directed by Jafar Panahi, a longtime festival favorite. The award capped a contest that was widely seen as the strongest in years.
Source: The New York Times

Runway lights not working before fatal San Diego plane crash, NTSB says
Everyone on board, including music executive Dave Shapiro, was killed when the private plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood, setting homes and cars alight.

Since George Floyd’s Murder, Police Killings Keep Rising, Not Falling
The number of people killed by the police has risen every year since the murder of Mr. Floyd by a Minneapolis officer in 2020.
Source: The New York Times

Which retail stores are open Memorial Day 2025? Target, Home Depot, more
Here’s what you need to know about which retailers are open and closed on Memorial Day, which falls on Monday, May 26 this year.
Source: USA TODAY

Judge Orders Trump Officials to Seek Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S.
Judge Brian Murphy criticized the government for errors in the case and said the man, who feared persecution if he was deported, was likely to show “his removal lacked any semblance of due process.”
Source: The New York Times

Supreme Court, for Now, Shields DOGE from Turning Over Records
The chief justice put a temporary hold on a lower court ruling that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team and the Office of Management and Budget turn over internal records.
Source: The New York Times

Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
“This order, like the others, seeks to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like,” wrote Judge John Bates.
Source: NBC News

Knife Attack at Train Station in Hamburg, Germany, Wounds at Least 17
Four of the victims are in critical condition. The police say they believe a 39-year-old woman carried out the attack, for which no motive has yet been given.
Source: The New York Times

Providing Sanctions Relief for the Syrian People - United States Department of State
In accordance with the President’s promise to deliver sanctions relief to Syria, I have issued a 180-day waiver of mandatory Caesar Act sanctions to ensure sanctions do not impede the ability of our partners to make stability-driving investments, and advance Syria’s recovery and reconstruction efforts. These waivers will facilitate the provision of electricity, energy, water, […]
Source: United States Department of State

Can Trump suspend habeas corpus? : Consider This from NPR
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem got a pop quiz at a senate hearing this week. The question came from Democratic Senator Maggie Hassan, of New Hampshire.Hassan asked Noem to to explain habeas corpus. For the record, habeas corpus is the legal principle, enshrined in the Constitution, that protects people from illegal detention. The reason that this bit of Latin is under discussion – is because the Trump administration says it’s considering suspending habeas corpus. This core constitutional protec…
Source: NPR

Paris Court Convicts Eight in 2016 Robbery of Kim Kardashian
The reality TV star, who was held at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen from her, said she was satisfied by the ruling.
Source: The New York Times

Boeing to Avoid Guilty Plea With DOJ Over 737 Max Crashes
A deal between the plane maker and the Justice Department, which was opposed by some of the families of those who died in the crashes, includes paying millions into a victims’ fund.
Source: The New York Times

‘Grandpa robbers’ who terrorized Kim Kardashian sentenced to prison, but will walk free | CNN
Eight people behind the 2016 multimillion-dollar armed robbery of reality TV star Kim Kardashian in her rental apartment in Paris were found guilty Friday, with some sentenced to prison, after a weekslong trial.
Source: CNN

Billy Joel Was Diagnosed With a Reversible Type of Dementia. What Are the Symptoms?
Billy Joel revealed has normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), a rare, but reversible type of dementia. Signs include, memory problems, trouble walking, incontinence.
Source: Yahoo

Cornell Lacrosse: Championship Weekend Preview
What a year it has been so far for the Cornell lacrosse program. Coming into the season, there certainly were high expectations for what this team could | College, NCAA, News, Cornell Lacrosse
Source: Lacrosse All Stars

The Small Tweaks That Republicans Slipped Into the Domestic Policy Bill
In their fiscal package, Republicans have slipped in a hodgepodge of tweaks that are, at times, only tangentially related to the rest of the bill.
Source: The New York Times

Who is Justin Sun, the Chinese billionaire at Trump’s crypto dinner?
Sun, known for his showy publicity stunts, has spent more than $20 million on the $TRUMP meme coin, making him one of the largest holders of the coin.

9 things to know about the big, private-school voucher plan in Republicans’ tax bill
NPR asked researchers, advocates, tax experts, a parent and a public school leader for their thoughts on this first-of-its-kind national voucher plan. Here’s what they said.
Source: NPR

What channel is the 2025 Indy 500 on TV? Schedule, start time, how to watch, where to stream
What channel is the 2025 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25? What we know about streaming the Indy 500, where to watch, schedule, start time and more.
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Constellation, Meta Sign 20-Year Deal for Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy in Illinois
Constellation and Meta have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of the Clinton Clean Energy Center to support Meta’s clean energy goals and operations in the region with 1,121 megawatts of emissions-free nuclear energy.
Source: Constellation

Court papers say suspect in embassy killings declared, ‘I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza’
The man charged with fatally shooting two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in D.C. told police after his arrest, “I did it for Palestine, I did it for Gaza.”
Source: AP News

Shock at Harvard After Government Says International Students Must Go
Fear and confusion mounted quickly on Thursday as international students, who make up more than a quarter of the university’s enrollment, sought clarity or reassurance.
Source: The New York Times

Mahmoud Khalil Testifies That Deportation Could Mean Death for Him
The activist, who has been detained in Louisiana for two months, was allowed to meet privately with his wife and child. He is fighting deportation.
Source: The New York Times

Texas is about to pass a law allowing designated prayer time in public schools
“I don’t think there’s anyone here who thinks that the moral, emotional or mental well being of our students is overall better than it was in 1962, when this prayer was removed from our public schools.”
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Brendan Shanahan’s Maple Leafs odyssey: Vision, hope, stubborn belief and failure
After 11 years as Maple Leafs president, Brendan Shanahan is out. How did a tenure that began with so much promise grow so stale?
Source: The New York Times

Klarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive’s OpenAI deal | TechCrunch
Hours after Sam Altman and Jony Ive announced on Wednesday that OpenAI was buying Ive’s company, io, in an all-stock transaction valued at $6.5 billion, Investors were happy about the hefty returns they got from the sale of io to OpenAI.
Source: TechCrunch

Trump’s image of dead ‘white farmers’ came from Congo, not South Africa | CNN
The footage shows a mass burial in Goma, Congo, and was filmed by Reuters video journalist Djaffar Al Katanty, who said seeing Trump holding the article with the screengrab of his video was a shock.
Source: CNN

House Passes Bill That Would Devastate Health Coverage for Millions in Medicaid and Medicare - Medicare Rights Center
Today Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed their sweeping reconciliation bill. It now heads to the Senate, with a goal of final passage this summer. Cuts to Vital Programs Would Pay for Administration Priorities The House-passed bill would extend and expand upon many of the tax cuts Republicans passed in 2017, boost spending […]
Source: Medicare Rights Center

ICE agents swarm San Diego immigration court, arresting people after their hearings
Agents, some in plainclothes, surrounded immigrants in narrow hallways as they exited courtrooms. Lawyers and advocates say the tactic, which ICE has used in other cities across the country, is aggressive and unnecessary.
Source: KPBS Public Media

Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky Were Israeli Embassy Workers Killed in D.C. Shooting
Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said. Mr. Lischinsky had just bought an engagement ring, an official said.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Administration Wrongly Impounded Infrastructure Aid, Watchdog Finds
The findings appeared to inch the government closer to a constitutional showdown, as President Trump increasingly claims expansive powers over the nation’s purse strings.
Source: The New York Times

Blown-Up Cars and Backstage Secrets - Trial By Jury: Diddy - Podcast on CNN Audio
As the second week of Sean “Diddy” Combs’s racketeering trial came to an end, all eyes turned to another entertainer, Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi, whose explosive testimony about Diddy included allegations of a burned-out Porsche and a frightened dog. CNN entertainment correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister joins Laura Coates to break it all down, and we revisit a conversation with Diddy’s former makeup artist, Mylah Morales, which was referenced in today’s testimony.
Source: CNN

We’re Suing the Trump Administration to Win Back Funding for Programs…
In April, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) abruptly terminated roughly $820 million in grants that funded more than 200 organizations across 37 states to do life-saving work that makes communities safer. Today, we are leading the challenge to these illegal and arbitrary funding…
Source: Vera Institute of Justice

Mahmoud Khalil, detained Columbia grad, set for critical immigration hearing | CNN
Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate student and lawful permanent resident detained by immigration authorities since March, is due to appear at a pivotal immigration hearing Thursday that could determine his future in the United States.
Source: CNN

Kim Jong Un’s fury after watching North Korea’s new navy destroyer crippled in botched launch | CNN
North Korea’s newest warship was severely damaged during a launch ceremony Wednesday, with leader Kim Jong Un, who witnessed the accident, saying it brought shame to the nation’s prestige and vowing to punish those found responsible, state media reported.
Source: CNN

Trump Adviser Blames “Scientific Slowdown” on DEI, Red Tape
Science policy adviser Michael Kratsios wants private research funding to make up for the “diminishing returns” he says federal investments have yielded. But data shows that federal R&D continues to produce enormous value.
Source: Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Meet Carlie Irsay-Gordon, who is expected to take over the Colts from her father, Jim Irsay
Irsay-Gordon is expected to share ownership of the team with her sisters, Casey Foyt and Kalen Jackson
Source: The Indianapolis Star

Shedeur Sanders takes a financial blow from Cam Ward after accomplishing something he never will in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns
The first overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft, Cam Ward, has achieved what Shedeur Sanders never will. After making headlines for dropping to the fifth round, Deion Sanders’ son is
Source: Marca.com

Nor’easter To Bring Wet, Windy And Cool Conditions To Northeast | Weather.com
Expect unpleasant weather in the second half of this week and pencil in extra time if you are traveling, including from Philadelphia to New York City, Hartford, Providence and Boston. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel

A 24-year-old Venezuelan man posed as a teenage homeless migrant and forged documents to enroll at an Ohio high school, officials say | CNN
A 24-year-old man was arrested Monday for allegedly forging documents to enroll in an Ohio high school, where he studied for over a year before the identity fraud was discovered, authorities said.
Source: CNN

How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners
Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.
Source: The New York Times

Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75
He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.
Source: The New York Times

Commanders, NFC East to be featured on HBO’s in-season ‘Hard Knocks’
For the first time ever, the Washington Commanders will be part of HBO’s popular “Hard Knocks” docuseries.
Source: Washington Commanders

Trump Won’t Force Medicaid to Cover GLP-1s for Obesity. A Few States Are Doing It Anyway. - KFF Health News
Late last year, South Carolina Medicaid approved a class of medications known as GLP-1s to treat obesity, placing it among the few state programs covering these effective but expensive drugs. But access remains limited, even for patients covered by Medicaid, because of stringent prerequisites that must be satisfied before starting the drug.
Source: KFF Health News

Andriy Portnov, Former Ukrainian Official, Is Shot Dead in Spain
Andriy Portnov was a senior aide to Ukraine’s former president Viktor F. Yanukovych, who was ousted in a 2014 uprising over his alignment with Moscow.
Source: The New York Times

Tennessee prepares to execute Oscar Smith, 3 years after last-minute reprieve | CNN
Just over three years ago, Oscar Smith came within minutes of being executed before Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee issued a surprise reprieve that revealed problems with the lethal injection drugs. On Thursday, the state is prepared to try again.
Source: CNN

House GOP lawmakers are proposing $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Here’s who could be impacted | CNN Politics
House Republicans are pushing to slash at least $1 trillion from two of the nation’s bedrock safety net programs, Medicaid and food stamps, as part of their sweeping package aimed at enacting President Donald Trump’s agenda. If the legislation is approved, millions of Americans could lose access to these benefits due to this historic pullback in federal support.
Source: CNN
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Ted Cruz introduces bill incentivizing K-12 scholarships
The bill, titled the Universal School Choice Act, would provide a tax credit to match an amount donated to organizations that provide K-12 scholarships.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target
After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.
Source: The New York Times

Justice Department opens investigation into former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo | CNN Politics
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and a top candidate for New York City mayor, following a referral from congressional Republicans who accused Cuomo of lying during an investigation of his administration’s Covid-19 response, a person briefed on the matter said.
Source: CNN

Britain, France and Canada Condemn Israel’s Expansion of Gaza War
Britain, France and Canada called the Israeli plans for escalation “disproportionate” and “egregious” at a time when the U.N. is warning the population is at risk of famine.
Source: The New York Times

Trump’s New Position on the War in Ukraine: Not My Problem
In a reversal, President Trump appears to have backed off joining a European push for new sanctions on Russia, seemingly eager to move on to doing business deals with it.
Source: The New York Times

George Wendt’s Norm Made Every ‘Cheers’ Entrance Feel Fresh
George Wendt of “Cheers,” who died on Tuesday, could walk into a bar and imply his character’s entire life outside it.
Source: The New York Times

New intelligence suggests Israel is preparing possible strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, US officials say | CNN Politics
The US has obtained new intelligence suggesting that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, even as the Trump administration has been pursuing a diplomatic deal with Tehran, multiple US officials familiar with the latest intelligence told CNN.
Source: CNN

Supreme Court Orders Maine House to Restore Voting Power to Censured Lawmaker, for Now
State Representative Laurel Libby, a Republican, had been banned from voting over comments opposing transgender athletes in girls’ sports.
Source: The New York Times

Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Source: FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Cucumbers (May 2025)
Do not eat, sell, or serve recalled cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc. FDA’s investigation is ongoing.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

‘What are we doing here?’: Democrats were shocked at Biden’s decline but stayed quiet, according to new book | CNN Politics
In the final two years of his presidency, Joe Biden had private moments where he could not recall the names of top aides, had an increasingly limited private schedule, was prone to incoherence and losing his train of thought, and was hidden from the public eye to shield the extent of his decline, according to a new book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson.
Source: CNN

Business owners in the Delmar Maker District hope to rebuild, but their employees come first
Business and restaurant owners in the Delmar Maker District, one of the hardest hit areas, are still in repair mode after last Friday’s tornado violently blew through the area. Many owners are evaluating whether to rebuild, but right now are more worried about their employees’ livelihoods.
Source: STLPR
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World Health Assembly adopts historic Pandemic Agreement to make the world more equitable and safer from future pandemics
Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) today formally adopted by consensus the world’s first Pandemic Agreement. The landmark decision by the 78th World Health Assembly culminates more than three years of intensive negotiations launched by governments in response to the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and driven by the goal of making the world safer from – and more equitable in response to – future pandemics.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

How the Trade War Shaped a Chinese Battery Giant’s Hong Kong Debut
Shares of the company, CATL, surged in their first day of trading. Onshore U.S. investors were blocked from buying its stock as a “decoupling” of finance continued.
Source: The New York Times

Victims of explicit deepfakes can now take legal action against people who create it | CNN Business
In recent years, people ranging from Taylor Swift and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to high school girls around the country have been victims of non-consensual, explicit deepfakes — images where a person’s face is superimposed on a nude body, using artificial intelligence.
Source: CNN

Fisherman in Fremont react to train crash that killed 3, injured baby
The fishing community in Fremont is still trying to come to terms with the tragedy that unfolded Sunday night. Some of them even witnessed the child’s body being recovered from the water Monday morning.
Source: https://www.13abc.com

Warming of +1.5 °C is too high for polar ice sheets - Communications Earth & Environment
Warming of +1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels is too high for the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, and even the current climate forcing of +1.2 °C is likely to lead to several meters of sea-level rise, meaning that only a return to +1 °C or lower will avoid extensive loss and damage to coastal populations, according to a synthesis of recent evidence.
Source: Nature

Israel Wavers as Far Right and Military Disagree on Gaza Strategy
Israel allowed some aid into Gaza on Monday, ending a two-month blockade. Coupled with equivocation over battlefield strategy, the move highlights the government’s effort to balance competing interests.
Source: The New York Times
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S&P 500 Gains & Losses Today: Solar Stocks Fall, UnitedHealth Shares Jump
The S&P 500 eked out a gain of 0.1% on Monday, May 19, 2025, as investors weighed the implications of Moody’s downgrading its U.S. credit rating.
Source: Investopedia

Mohsen Mahdawi, Released From ICE Custody, Graduates From Columbia
Mr. Mahdawi, who led pro-Palestinian demonstrations at Columbia University, was released from detention late last month and allowed to travel from Vermont to get his diploma.
Source: The New York Times

William F. Tate IV Named 22nd President of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

Zelensky dismisses Putin’s demand to withdraw troops from 4 Ukrainian regions
“It means that they (Russia) don’t want peace,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. “If they demand what they know we won’t agree to,” he added.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Severe Storms Bring Risk of Tornadoes and Hail to Oklahoma
Much of Oklahoma is at high risk for tornadoes on Monday, but forecasters warned the region could see additional hazards including very large hail, severe winds and flash flooding.
Source: The New York Times

CBS News President to Depart Amid Network’s Tensions With Trump
Wendy McMahon, the president of CBS News and Stations, had allied herself with Bill Owens, the “60 Minutes” executive producer who recently resigned.
Source: The New York Times

Unrest in paddock, fan mocks Penske, Boles speaks: What happened with Indy 500 tech inspections?
The paddock remains discontent with Roger Penske’s roles in the IndyCar series after another scandal bringing conflict of interest concerns into full view.
Source: The Indianapolis Star

NBA Eastern Conference finals preview: Knicks-Pacers X-factors, predictions and more
This might not be the conference finals matchup that many expected, but that just makes things all the more interesting.
Source: The New York Times

Gary Lineker leaving BBC after 26 years
Lineker, 64, “apologised unreservedly” last week after being heavily criticised for sharing a social media post that included a rat emoji.
Source: The New York Times

An Interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang About Chip Controls, AI Factories, and Enterprise Pragmatism
An interview with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about new problems, including chip controls and China, and new opportunities, including AI Factories and enterprise pragmatism.
Source: Stratechery by Ben Thompson

Thunder stay ‘in character,’ join a delightfully surprising NBA Final Four
In this age of parity and second-apron hell that has all been by design, you couldn’t ask for a better flurry at the finish.
Source: The New York Times

China’s economy remains resilient in April despite sky-high US tariffs
China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent in April, beating estimates as domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent, slightly below expectations.
Source: South China Morning Post

Mick Abel Dazzles, but José Alvarado Is Out! Phillies Talk With Anthony Dabbundo. - The Ringer
Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the latest with Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and how that will affect the team going forward. But first, the Phillies’ 2020 first-round pick, Mick Abel, made his…
Source: The Ringer

Scott, Colleagues Pave the Way for Historic Digital Asset Legislation | United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
The Official website of The United States Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Russia Unleashes One of Its Largest Drone Barrages of the Ukraine War
The bombardment, which Ukrainian officials said mostly targeted Kyiv, came just a day before President Trump was expected to talk with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.
Source: The New York Times

India roundup: Made in US, China, or India? Global supply tug-of-war deepens
As Apple expands in India and Trump pushes for US production, a global tug-of-war over manufacturing and supply chains underscores the shifting dynamics between India, China, and the US.
Source: DIGITIMES Asia

Nicusor Dan Beats George Simion in Romana’s Presidential Election
Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, defeated George Simion, a nationalist aligned with President Trump who had been seen as the front-runner.
Source: The New York Times

Power, Newgarden cars fail inspections at Indy
Qualifying day for the Indianapolis 500 turned into a Team Penske disaster Sunday, when all three of its cars were denied a chance to run for the pole, including the vehicle for Will Power, which was returned to the garage after it failed inspection.
Source: ESPN

Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass Draws World Leaders and Catholic Faithful
The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Vice President JD Vance was among the dignitaries.
Source: The New York Times

WNBA looking into allegations of hateful comments toward Angel Reese: Source
“The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms,” the league said.
Source: The New York Times

Pope Leo, Taking Helm of a Divided Church, Urges Unity
Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals.
Source: The New York Times

Poland Election: Trzaskowski Wins Critical Vote for President
Rafal Trzaskowski, the Warsaw mayor, appeared to have won the first round of the election. Prime Minister Donald Tusk is hoping his eventual victory will help push through a liberal agenda.
Source: The New York Times

Suspect in Palm Springs Explosion at Fertility Clinic Is Said to Have Died in Blast
Officials said Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, targeted the fertility clinic in the bombing that damaged the facility and injured four people.
Source: The New York Times

José Alvarado gets 80-game suspension for PED use, a big blow to Phillies bullpen
What it means for the Phillies, who said Alvarado tested positive for a banned substance after taking a weight-loss drug in the offseason.
Source: The New York Times

Verstappen storms to victory in thrilling Emilia-Romagna GP
Max Verstappen has surged to an impressive second victory of the season at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the Dutchman having snatched P1 at the start before holding his position ahead of the McLaren pair in an eventful afternoon that featured Virtual Safety Car and full Safety Car phases.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Caitlin Clark gets triple-double, flagrant foul for shoving Angel Reese in season-opening win | CNN
Caitlin Clark had an eventful season opener on Saturday, claiming the third triple-double of her WNBA career and receiving a flagrant foul for a shove on long-time rival Angel Reese, as the Indiana Fever routed the Chicago Sky 93-58.
Source: CNN

Russia launches largest drone attack against Ukraine since beginning of war, Ukrainian military says | CNN
Russia has battered Ukraine overnight with its largest drone attack since the war began, Ukraine’s military said Sunday, as Moscow intensified its military assault despite holding direct peace talks with Kyiv Friday.
Source: CNN

Carlos Alcaraz extends ‘Big Titles’ lead over Jannik Sinner with Rome title | ATP Tour | Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz extended his ‘Big Titles’ lead over Jannik Sinner by defeating the Italian on Sunday in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia final. Alcaraz now owns 11 Big Titles, a combination of Grand Slam championships, trophies at the Nitto ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, and Olympic singles gold medals.
Source: ATP Tour

Trump Urges Walmart to Absorb Tariffs After Retailer Says It Could Raise Prices
Walmart, the nation’s largest retailer, is just one of several companies that have said they will be forced to pass on the costs of President Trump’s global tariffs to consumers.
Source: The New York Times

After delay, FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, but only for older people and those at high risk | CNN
After a six-week delay, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter from the agency, but only for people 65 and older and those 12 and up who have at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness.
Source: CNN

Palm Springs Bombing Kills 1 and Damages Fertility Clinic, Officials Say
The explosion on Saturday morning, which occurred in or near a vehicle less than a mile from downtown Palm Springs, Calif., was “an intentional act of terrorism,” the F.B.I. said.
Source: The New York Times

Israel kills 59 in pre-dawn attacks on Gaza, resumes truce talks with Hamas
Israel mobilises for a new ground assault on Gaza, even as it resumes ceasefire talks with Hamas in Qatar.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Caitlin Clark Turns Heads With Outfit Before Season-Opener
Earlier this week Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark turned quite a few heads with her comments about Taylor Swift, whom she attended a Kansas City Chiefs playoff game with earlier this year. “I think what people don’t always realize about people with a certain spotlight, whether it’s her, whether…
Source: Yahoo Sports

Preakness Stakes 2025 predictions, odds, picks, horses, time: Best bets by same expert who hit Kentucky Derby
Gene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals his 2025 Preakness Stakes bets and 2025 Preakness Stakes betting strategy for Pimlico Race Course
Source: CBSSports.com

Which Premier League teams will qualify for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League?
How the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League qualifying spots will be decided this season, including what Crystal Palaces FA Cup win means for the Eagles and other Premier League sides…
Source: Sky Sports

Piastri beats Verstappen and Russell to pole in Imola
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri charged to pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the end of a dramatic, incident-filled Qualifying session in Imola, narrowly getting the better of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

How Father Bob Became Pope Leo
A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a nudge from Pope Francis — put Robert Prevost on the fast track.
Source: The New York Times

Russian attack on bus in Sumy region kills nine, Ukraine says, hours after peace talks | CNN
A Russian drone attack on a bus in northeastern Ukraine killed at least nine people and injured seven others, Ukrainian officials said Saturday, just hours after the two countries met for the first direct peace talk in three years.
Source: CNN

Republican bill cuts Medicaid for unemployed, undocumented children, Planned Parenthood
New rules would restrict access to the low-income health insurance program, punish states covering undocumented children, and shift costs to states.
Source: USA TODAY

Fans shower boos on Soto, then Yankees’ Plan B outshines him
It may well be that Friday’s Subway Series opener is remembered for the vitriolic boos that rained upon Juan Soto for most of the evening, especially during his first Yankee Stadium at-bat since last year’s World Series, a moment marked by a sarcastic batting helmet doff that
Source: MLB.com

For Trump, Adulation and No Risk of Protests Made the Gulf a Dream Trip
At every step of President Trump’s whirlwind tour, he has been treated with the kind of honor and respect he has long desired.
Source: The New York Times

2 dead after shooting inside LVAC; suspected gunman killed — VIDEO
Two people were dead, including the suspected shooter, who was killed by Las Vegas police, and multiple people were injured in a shooting Friday at a Las Vegas Athletic Clubs gym.
Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s Middle East policy shifts
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump’s trip to the Middle East and his policy shifts in the region, Qatar’s luxury plane gift, the Supreme Court’s birthright citizenship hearing, talks of an immigration reality show and the administration investigating James Comey.
Source: PBS.org

A Kentucky Weather Office Scrambles for Staffing as Severe Storms Bear Down
The office in Jackson, Ky., is one of several left without an overnight forecaster after hundreds of jobs were recently cut from the National Weather Service.
Source: The New York Times

Fire levels Nottoway Plantation, iconic antebellum mansion reduced to rubble
Nottoway Plantation, a historic 1859 antebellum mansion in White Castle, is a total loss after a massive fire
Source: https://www.fox8live.com

Sources: Purdy, 49ers reach 5-year, $265M deal
Brock Purdy, the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft who has gone on to become a Pro Bowler, is finalizing a 5-year, $265M deal with the 49ers, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Source: ESPN

Novo Nordisk to Replace C.E.O. After Losing Edge in Weight-Loss Drugs
The Danish drugmaker, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, has seen its stock tumble as competition in the weight-loss drug market has grown fiercer.
Source: The New York Times

After Bruce Springsteen calls Trump “treasonous,” the president responds by criticizing the rock star’s skin
Bruce Springsteen, a long-standing and prominent supporter of Democratic presidential candidates, made his remarks at a concert in Manchester, England.
Source: CBS News
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Juvenile detention, imported shrimp, forever chemicals among hundreds of bills cut off by House deadline
Some measures that made it through before midnight dealt with jail bonds, an unconstitutional ban on gay sex, and the liability of vaccine manufacturers.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Joaquin Phoenix Tears Up During 5-Minute Cannes Standing Ovation for MAGA Western ‘Eddington’
“Eddington,” Ari Aster’s modern Western starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, Austin Butler and Pedro Pascal, earned a standing ovation at Cannes.
Source: Variety

One World for Health: The Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly convenes from 19 to 27 May 2025
The Seventy-eighth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA78) will convene from 19 to 27 May 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “One World for Health”. The Health Assembly will bring together high-level country representatives and other stakeholders to address health challenges. This year’s gathering comes at a pivotal moment for global health, as Member States confront emerging threats and major shifts in the landscape for global health and international development.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)

Israel kills 143 Palestinians in one day as Gaza death toll exceeds 53,000
Israel continues attacks on healthcare in Gaza, striking the European Hospital and putting it out of service.
Source: Al Jazeera English

She Vanished for 3 Weeks in the Sierra. Then the Phone Rang: ‘Dad, I’m Alive.’
A search for Tiffany Slaton, 28, covered roughly 600 square miles of mountainous terrain in California. She was found at a cabin, where she waited out a blizzard.
Source: The New York Times

DOGE’s Fraud Tracker at Social Security Turns Into a Massive Self-Own
How’s that for efficiency? Procedures implemented by the Department of Government Efficiency suggested that just two out of 110,000 calls to the Social Security Administration this spring had a “high probability” of being fraudulent, Federal Computer Week reported. That is a far cry from the 40 percent figure that was parroted by MAGA in recent months, including by DOGE’s recently departed leader, Elon Musk, and Vice President JD Vance. The real figure is about .0018 percent.
Source: Yahoo

Husband charged with murder of Anna Maciejewska, a Chester Co. mom missing since 2017
Allen Gould reported Anna Maciejewska missing on April 12, 2017, though investigators believe she was killed roughly two weeks earlier.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia

A day of confusion and chaos as Russia and Ukraine agree to first direct talks in 3 years | CNN
After five days of confusion over Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for direct talks with Ukraine, the day they were supposed to begin initially brought only more of the same: a seven-hour stakeout on the banks of the Bosphorus, an unruly scrum at the Russian consulate, and finally a decision from Ukraine’s president that may open a new chapter in this intractable conflict.
Source: CNN

U.S. Moves Russian Scientist’s Case to Criminal Court in Boston
For months, the Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova has challenged efforts to deport her to her native Russia for a customs violation. This week, the government charged her with a criminal felony.
Source: The New York Times
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Her Son Was Planning A ‘Mass’ Attack at Middle School. She Bought Him Ammo Anyway: Affidavit
Ashley Pardo, 33, is facing a charge of aiding in terrorism after authorities learned she allegedly bought ammunition and tactical gear for her son, whose concerning behaviors had previously been communicated to her by law enforcement, Child Protective Services, and school officials.
Source: Peoplemag

As a heat dome settles over Texas, some cities are hotter than the Sahara Desert
Several cities, including Houston, San Antonio and Austin, could set new daily temperature records. And there will be little relief in the coming days.
Source: NBC News

Gabbard fires 2 top intelligence officials, changes who preps Trump’s daily brief
The firings, which were first reported by Fox News Digital, follow the release of a declassified memo from the National Intelligence Council that found no coordination between Venezuela’s government and the Tren de Aragua gang.
Source: PBS.org

How a working-class Chicago suburb and a tight-knit Catholic parish shaped Pope Leo XIV | CNN
In one of Chicago’s south suburbs, while other boys were playing cops and robbers, the future Pope Leo XIV would pretend to hold Mass in the basement of his family’s small brick home, reading from scripture and distributing disk-shaped candy wafers to his two older brothers.
Source: CNN

Why a $10,000 Deduction Is Blocking the G.O.P.’s $3.8 Trillion Tax Bill
House Republicans, mostly from New York, have gone to war with party leadership over their push to raise or abolish the $10,000 cap on the so-called SALT deduction.
Source: The New York Times
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Beauty Influencer Shot Dead at 23 During TikTok Livestream Filmed at Her Own Salon
Valeria Marquez, 23, was shot while filming a TikTok livestream at her own salon. The Mexican influencer and model — who had over 200,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram — was confirmed dead after authorities arrived at the scene, per a report from the Jalisco attorney general’s office.
Source: Peoplemag

In Menendez Brothers Case, a Reckoning With the 1990s
As a court reviewed the Menendez murder case, the culture and politics of the 1990s were scrutinized almost as much as the horrific crime.
Source: The New York Times

Valeria Márquez, TikTok Influencer, Shot Dead During Live Stream in Mexico
The death of Valeria Márquez, 23, was the latest reminder of the rise in violence against women in the country.
Source: The New York Times

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning First Reviews: Some of the Most Jaw-Dropping Action You Will Ever Witness
Critics say the purported final chapter of the Mission: Impossible franchise is a little messy, but more than makes up for it with spectacular action set pieces, a surprising sentimental streak, and a fearless Tom Cruise.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes

U.S. Charges Russian Scientist with Smuggling
A government lawyer told a federal judge on Wednesday that the intention is to deport Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard researcher, to Russia.
Source: The New York Times

Cowboy Wrestling Trio Set for World Team Trials - Oklahoma State University Athletics
Former Oklahoma State wrestlers Dustin Plott and Dean Hamiti Jr. , as well as current Cowboy Carter Young , compete Friday and Saturday at the S…
Source: Oklahoma State University Athletics

‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’ Review: Tom Cruise Defies All
For the eighth installment of this stunt-spectacular franchise, the star returns to fight off A.I. planetary domination, the bends, gravity and maybe mortality itself.
Source: The New York Times

Qatar Airways to Buy 210 Boeing Jets
The United States and Qatar also signed a statement of defense cooperation. No additional details, such as the text of the documents, were released immediately.
Source: The New York Times

Melvindale man’s planned terrorist attack at Warren military base is thwarted, feds say
Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, 19, of Melvindale is charged in a criminal complaint in federal court in Detroit.
Source: Detroit Free Press

Pope Leo XIV makes 1st social media post as pontiff, deletes personal accounts
As of May 14, Pope Leo XIV had deleted his old, personal social media accounts, which featured posts that criticized the Trump administration.
Source: USA TODAY

El Chapo’s Family Members Crossed the Border in Apparent Deal With U.S., Official Says
Mexico’s security secretary confirmed reports that 17 family members of Sinaloa Cartel leaders had entered the United States, likely as part of a deal with the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times

Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Max to Become HBO Max this Summer
May 14, 2025 – At the Warner Bros. Discovery Upfront presentation in New York today, it was announced that Max, the company’s premier streaming platform,
Source: Pressroom

Militant’s Death Would Be Blow to Hamas, but May Have Limited Long-Term Consequences
Israel tried to kill Muhammad Sinwar, a key Hamas leader in Gaza. If confirmed, it would deprive the group of another top commander, but it is unclear if it would lead to a strategic shift.
Source: The New York Times

Saudis Greet Trump to His Tastes, With Pomp, Opulence and Real Estate
The Saudi crown prince gave President Trump a warm and opulent welcome, reflecting the amity between a royal family and presidential family with diplomatic and business alliances.
Source: The New York Times

Uruguay’s Jose Mujica, a president famed for sparse living, dead at 89
Mujica, a former Marxist guerrilla known by the nickname ‘Pepe’, became a beloved figure for his simple lifestyle.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Uruguay’s ex-President José Mujica, nicknamed ‘world’s poorest president,’ dies at 89
José Mujica, the charismatic former guerrilla fighter who later went on to lead Uruguay and became known as “the world’s poorest president” for his austere lifestyle, has died at 89.
Source: NPR

Dallas Weather: Summer heat returns to Texas
Ready or not, it will feel like summer in Texas by the end of the day. By Wednesday afternoon, heat records are expected to fall.
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

President Trump Gets Lavish Welcome in Saudi Arabia for Middle East Visit: Live Updates
The president, who will also visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, is making the first major international trip of his second term. He was set to speak at a meeting of business leaders, where many top U.S. executives are seeking deals.
Source: The New York Times

Book Review: ‘Original Sin,’ by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson
“Original Sin,” by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson, depicts an aging president whose family and aides enabled his quixotic campaign for a second term.
Source: The New York Times

Why has Trump given white South Africans refugee status?
Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, a minority group descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a ‘genocide’
Source: Al Jazeera English

Pochettino Names 27-Player Roster for Training Camp ahead of June Matches Against Turkey and Switzerland
USA Hosts Turkey in East Hartford on June 7 Nearly One Year Before World Cup Comes to North America; Send-Off for Gold Cup on June 10 in Nashville for USA-Switzerland, presented by Coca Cola
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation

After a series of twists and turns, the Menendez brothers are set to face their resentencing hearing | CNN
After seven months of hearings, court filings and press conferences, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the possibility of freedom as a two-day resentencing hearing commences Tuesday, three decades after they were convicted for the 1989 murders of their parents.
Source: CNN

First batch of white South African refugees land in US as Trump cites ‘racial discrimination’ - Times of India
US News: In a controversial move, the Trump administration granted refugee status to 49 white South Africans, mostly Afrikaners, citing racial persecution. Wel
Source: The Times of India

Kohli and Test cricket gave each other their best
His competitiveness was something to behold, his love for Test cricket infectious, and he had this special ability to take you along on the ride
Source: ESPN Digital Media Private Limited

D.N.C. Takes Step to Void Election of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs
David Hogg has faced sharp criticism for his plan to fund challenges to incumbent Democrats, but a D.N.C. vote on Monday began with an earlier complaint about the procedures used in an internal party election.
Source: The New York Times

In Trump Tax Package, Republicans Target SNAP Food Program
Limiting funding for SNAP could help defray the costs of President Trump’s tax plans, but could result in millions of low-income families losing access to aid.
Source: The New York Times

US President Trump embarks on three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE
Trump is expected to focus on securing investment in the US from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Source: Al Jazeera English

RFK Jr. Swims in D.C.’s Rock Creek, Which Flows With Sewage and Bacteria
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, shared photos of himself and his grandchildren swimming in waters that handle sewer overflow.
Source: The New York Times

Should You Fly Through Newark Airport? Here’s What You Need to Know.
Technology and staffing problems have plagued the airport, one of the nation’s busiest hubs. Officials say they are trying to resolve the issues, but concerns remain.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Installs Top Justice Dept. Official at Library of Congress, Prompting a Standoff
The president named Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general, as the acting librarian. But staff members refused access to two department officials he chose for key roles at Congress’s main research arm.
Source: The New York Times

Chiefs superfan ‘ChiefsAholic’ sentenced to 32 years in Oklahoma prison
A Kansas City Chiefs superfan known as “ChiefsAholic” was sentenced Monday in an Oklahoma courtroom to serve 32 years in state prison for robbing a Tulsa-area bank, a sentence that will be carried out after he finishes serving time in federal prison. Xaviar Babudar, 30, appeared in a Tulsa courtroom and apologized to the court and to the victims of the December 2022 robbery of the Tulsa Teachers Credit Union in Bixby, Oklahoma, said Babudar’s attorney, Jay-Michael Swab. Babudar already was serving more th…
Source: Yahoo

Midwest Grapples With Wildfires Amid Record Heat and Dry Conditions
A large swath of Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Nebraska was on high alert on Monday. Temperatures were expected to approach 100 degrees in some places.
Source: The New York Times

American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander freed from Hamas captivity, in IDF custody
American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who had been held captive by Hamas in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, was released on Monday.
Source: ABC News

Dow soars 1,100 points after Trump team and China dramatically lower tariffs | CNN Business
US stocks surged on Monday after President Donald Trump’s top trade officials brokered a surprisingly dramatic de-escalation in trade tensions with China over the weekend, dropping tariffs to much lower levels, which some economists say could stave off a US recession.
Source: CNN

In India and Pakistan, Signs of Normalcy After Weekend Cease-Fire
Civilian airports were reopened and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt the most alarming fighting in decades was holding.
Source: The New York Times

Republicans Want Budget Cuts, but Not the Political Consequences
With a crucial week looming in the House, the G.O.P. is groping for ways to achieve savings without provoking a political backlash. It’s a little tricky.
Source: The New York Times

Hamas Frees Edan Alexander, American Hostage Held in Gaza, in Deal With U.S.
Edan Alexander, a dual Israeli American national, was released following pressure from President Trump, who is set to travel to the region.
Source: The New York Times

Derelict former factory where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews opens as a museum
A former textile factory which German businessman Oskar Schindler used to save 1,200 Jews from the Nazis has been transformed into a museum. The factory on an a dilapidated industrial site in the Czech Republic was stolen by from its Jewish owners in 1938 and turned into a concentration camp, now it’s the Museum of Survivors.
Source: Yahoo

As Congressional Republicans contemplate ways to save money on food aid, advocates for SNAP worry for the program’s future
Colorado’s delegation is split on the proposals, which include expanding work requirements or shifting more costs to the states.
Source: Colorado Public Radio

Newsom Asks Cities to Ban Homeless Encampments, Escalating Crackdown
“There are no more excuses,” the California governor said in pushing for municipalities to address one of the most visible byproducts of homelessness.
Source: The New York Times

Famine stalking across Gaza, 500,000 face starvation: Analysis
All 2.1 million people in the Gaza Strip at critical risk if Israeli blockade persists, says report.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Pope Leo XIV Calls for News Media to Shun Divisive Language
In his first audience with the press as pontiff, Leo renewed his pleas for a more peaceful world and quoted his predecessor, Pope Francis, who had called for communication that is free from aggression.
Source: The New York Times

2 bodies among debris after home ‘explodes’ in Washington Twp., New Jersey
The bodies of a man and a woman were removed from the scene after, neighbors said, a home exploded near the intersection of Orion Way and Tranquility Court early Sunday.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia

India has 5 years to build on China+1 supply chain change: World Bank Group president Ajay Banga
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga emphasizes India’s crucial five-year window to capitalize on supply chain shifts driven by the China+1 strategy. He advises focusing on logistics, regulatory reforms, and skilling to fully leverage these opportunities. Banga also highlights the importance of private sector-led growth and strategic investments in key sectors like infrastructure and healthcare for job creation.
Source: The Economic Times

Hamas Says It Will Release Its Last American Hostage
The announcement, which did not say when the hostage, Edan Alexander, would be set free, came as President Trump planned to visit the region.
Source: The New York Times

No. 4 Terps Defeat Air Force, 13-5, Advance To NCAA Quarterfinals - University of Maryland Athletics
COLLEGE PARK, MD – No. 4-ranked and No. 2-seeded Maryland men’s lacrosse advanced to the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals after defeating Air Force, 13-5, in the first
Source: University of Maryland Athletics

Maple Leafs lineup vs. Panthers: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s where in Game 4
Leafs captain Auston Matthews missed the team’s skate on Sunday morning, but will play in Game 4.
Source: The New York Times

Flights Could Be Disrupted Across U.S., Transportation Secretary Warns
After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said that he would meet with airline leaders to plan a scaling back of Newark flights.
Source: The New York Times

Fatal apartment fire in Milwaukee near 27th and Highland, 4 dead
Additionally, about 30 people had to be rescued either by ladder, or by firefighters getting on their hands and knees and dragging them out.
Source: FOX6 News Milwaukee | Wisconsin & Local Milwaukee News WITI

Atmospheric River To Soak Southeast, Including Florida | Weather.com
The Southeast, including Florida, will be soaked the next several days due to a slow-moving weather system tapping a long plume of moisture. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel

Another Newark airport disruption as Trump’s transportation secretary talks of reducing flights
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark’s airport for the “next several weeks” as it struggles with radar outages and other issues, including another Sunday that again slowed air traffic. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press” that aired Sunday, Duffy said he will meet this week with all major carriers flying through Newark Liberty International, New Jersey’s largest airport.
Source: Yahoo

NASCAR at Kansas spring 2025: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for AdventHealth 400
All the information you need to get ready for the AdventHealth 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday at Kansas Speedway.
Source: USA TODAY

IMF loan to Pakistan: why the latest tranche was passed
IMF loan to Pakistan: Why has the IMF given Pakistan money? Is it a loan or a grant? How is Pakistan’s economy doing now, and why does the country need frequent grants and loans from other nations and institutions? We explain.
Source: The Indian Express

A Night in Kashmir, Caught Between India and Pakistan’s Fight
Far from the missile strikes and drone combat that grabbed the world’s attention, ordinary Kashmiris suffer the heaviest toll of India and Pakistan’s confrontation.
Source: The New York Times

Trump administration to halt new federal research grants for Harvard as battle over political ideology and academic freedom flares | CNN
The Trump administration unveiled new steps to target federal funding to Harvard University, announcing Monday that it is cutting off all new federal research grants. The move marked the administration’s latest effort to demand political policy changes from the elite university amid a major clash over academic freedom, federal funding and campus oversight.
Source: CNN

Trump Offers to Pay Immigrants Who Deport Themselves
The administration says the program to pay migrants $1,000 once their travel home is confirmed will save money because of how expensive it is to find, detain and deport people.
Source: The New York Times

Police ID 2 men, teen boy shot to death outside Glendale restaurant
Police have released the names of two men and a teen boy who died in a shooting Sunday night outside a Glendale restaurant that also left five others hurt, including a teen.
Source: https://www.azfamily.com

NHL playoffs second-round winners, 2025 Stanley Cup champion and more predictions
The Athletic polled its staff on who would win each second-round series, plus the conference champions, Stanley Cup winner and Conn Smythe.
Source: The New York Times

University of Michigan President, Santa Ono, Set to Lead University of Florida
The University of Michigan’s president, Santa Ono, is set to leave for the University of Florida to become one of the highest-paid public university presidents ever.
Source: The New York Times

Red Arrows, royals, veterans and tea: VE Day at 80 in pictures
Commemorations opened with a military procession and flypast watched by WW2 veterans, royals and huge crowds, and ended with tea parties around the country.
Source: BBC

Source: Washington, D.C., to host 2027 NFL draft
The 2027 NFL draft will be held in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, a source told ESPN, confirming an Axios report.
Source: ESPN

Temple student suspended after antisemitic sign at Center City bar
A Temple University student was suspended after an antisemitic sign was on display at Barstool Sansom Street in Center City. The company’s owner, Dave Portnoy, is demanding answers.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia

Even After Unparalleled Success, Katie Ledecky Is Still Chasing History
The 28-year-old just broke her own 800-meter freestyle world record. And with the world championships and Olympics up ahead, she’s not slowing down.
Source: Sports Illustrated

What we know about the massive staffing shortage that has caused 7 days of major delays at Newark Airport | CNN
The shortage of certified air traffic controllers in the US has led to flight disruptions and headaches for travelers across the country, most recently at busy Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, where staffing issues have led to major delays for an unparalleled seventh day in a row.
Source: CNN

A New Trend in Global Elections: The Anti-Trump Bump
In voting in Canada and Australia, right-wing parties that borrowed from the MAGA playbook were punished. Elsewhere, President Trump is having a more complex impact.
Source: The New York Times

Ministers approve plans to expand Gaza offensive, renew and overhaul aid delivery
Ground op not set to intensify before Trump’s Mideast trip, and supplies will only resume when necessary; Ben Gvir the only security cabinet member to oppose humanitarian aid plan
Source: The Times of Israel

Projected Lineup: Game 7 at Winnipeg | St. Louis Blues
One win to move on.
It’s literally that simple.
The St. Louis Blues have an opportunity to upset the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets on Sunday evening in Game 7 at Canada Life Centre (6 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network, TBS, MAX, 101 ESPN).
The Blues will be playing their first
Source: NHL

Dave Portnoy responds to antisemitic sign at Barstool Philadelphia
“I’ve been shaking,” said Dave Portnoy, owner of Barstool Philadelphia. Portnoy first saw an antisemitic sign that was ordered with bottle service at his bar, he was furious. Portnoy posted this “emergency press conference” on social media.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia

Hiring incentives and new technology: Sec. Duffy’s plan to fix Newark’s air traffic issues amid mounting delays
As of 5 p.m., there were more cancellations Sunday than on all of Saturday, and nearly as many delays.
Source: News 12 - New Jersey

Ravens Sign 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents
The Ravens signed an All-American linebacker from Iowa, two big-bodied defensive tackles, the younger brother of a 2022 first-round pick, and more.
Source: BaltimoreRavens.com

Trump Plays Down Talk of a Third Term, Backing Vance and Rubio
President Trump, who has frequently raised the idea of pursuing a third term in defiance of the Constitution, told “Meet the Press” that his vice president and his secretary of state were potential successors.
Source: The New York Times

Trump, asked if he has to ‘uphold the Constitution,’ says, ‘I don’t know’
Trump said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that he’s following lawyers’ advice as he tries to execute rapid deportations, arguing that giving immigrants due process is time-consuming.
Source: NBC News

Israel’s Total Blockade of Gaza Has Created ‘Catastrophic’ Conditions, Doctors Say
The effect of Israel’s total siege has become “catastrophic,” doctors say. Food, water and medicine shortages are prompting a surge of preventable illnesses, and deaths.
Source: The New York Times

Israel fails to intercept Houthi missile targeting its main airport, showing the limits of US efforts to weaken the group | CNN
A failed interception of a missile fired from Yemen forced Israel to briefly shut down its main international airport on Sunday, exposing the country’s vulnerabilities and the Houthi rebels’ continued ability to strike distant targets despite a sustained US military campaign.
Source: CNN

Anxiety, fear set in for student loan borrowers in default | CNN Politics
When a car accident nearly killed Davina Rush’s son three years ago, forcing her to leave her job and become his full-time caregiver, she stopped paying her $49,000 in student loan debt. Now, the 42-year-old single mother from Florida is one of the millions of student loan borrowers in default who are at risk of having their benefits and wages garnished.
Source: CNN

After 100 Years, Britain’s Two-Party Political System May Be Crumbling
Nigel Farage’s right-wing populist party, Reform U.K., is presenting a serious challenge to the governing Labour Party and to the opposition Conservatives.
Source: The New York Times

‘Roundball Rock,’ NBC’s beloved sports anthem, returning to network’s NBA coverage next season
“Roundball Rock” became popular during NBC’s coverage of the NBA from 1990 to 2002.
Source: The New York Times

People close to the fan who fell onto field at PNC Park share positive update | CNN
The fan who fell onto the field at PNC Park earlier this week, identified as Kavan Markwood, is “awake and continuing to work toward making his body stronger each day,” according to a post on social media from his girlfriend Alonna Brown.
Source: CNN

Three Thoughts on Nebraska Volleyball’s Sweep of South Dakota State in Ord
A packed Ord High School gymnasium, 2½ hours northwest of the Bob Devaney Sports Center, saw a dominant Husker volleyball performance Saturday. Nebraska won all
Source: Sports Illustrated

Verstappen surges to pole in Miami GP Qualifying
Max Verstappen delivered an incredible performance to clinch pole position in Qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix, the reigning World Champion going fastest from Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli despite a slight error on his final run.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Amid cheers and protests, Gov. Abbott signs $1 billion Texas school voucher bill into law
The sweeping legislation creates Education Savings Accounts, which allow parents to use state tax dollars toward private education costs. With $1 billion in initial funding, Texas’ program is the largest day 1 plan of its kind in the nation.
Source: KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

Washington Week with The Atlantic full episode, 5/2/25
President Trump ousts his national security adviser, making Mike Waltz the first casualty of Signalgate. And federal judges across the country call the biggest parts of Trump’s deportation agenda unlawful. Join guest moderator Laura Barrón-López, Leigh Ann Caldwell of Puck, Michael Scherer of The Atlantic, Ali Vitali of MSNBC and Alexander Ward of The Wall Street Journal to discuss this and more.
Source: PBS.org

Warren Buffett Criticizes Trump’s Trade Policies
“Trade should not be a weapon,” he said at Berkshire’s annual shareholders’ meeting. Investors had been awaiting his comments on trade, given the conglomerate’s status as an economic bellwether.
Source: The New York Times

Why OPEC Plus Is Increasing Oil Supplies Despite Falling Prices
The group agreed to raise output in June, a sign that Saudi Arabia and its allies appear to be weary of cutting output and may be trying to appease President Trump, who has pushed for lower prices.
Source: The New York Times
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Private school vouchers are set to become law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.
Source: The Texas Tribune

GAMEDAY – Clemson at Florida State
• 6 p.m. at Tallahassee, Fla. (Dick Howser Stadium) • Starting Pitchers - RHP Drew Titsworth (CU) vs. LHP Joey Volini (FSU) • Watch on ESPN2 • Radio Information • Fan Information • Media Information • Clemson - Roster | Stats | Notes | Media Guide • Florida State - Roster | Stats
Source: Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site

Department of Justice sues Colorado, state officials over “sanctuary” policies
On Friday, the Department of Justice sued the State of Colorado alongside several state officials over Colorado’s immigration laws.
Source: https://www.kktv.com

Trump’s Tariff on Cheap Chinese Imports Will Cost Big Tech Billions
For Meta, Alphabet and other platforms, the elimination of the tariff exemption for inexpensive goods is already cutting into advertising revenue.
Source: The New York Times

University of California’s New President, James Milliken, Will Come From Texas
James B. Milliken will lead the California system, relinquishing his position as the chancellor of the University of Texas system.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Labels Haiti’s Powerful Gangs Terrorists
The move will enable harsh sanctions on the gangs, which control important sectors of the country’s economy, and anybody who does business with them.
Source: The New York Times

Projected Lineup: Game 6 vs. Winnipeg | St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues return to Enterprise Center for a must-win matchup and the last home game of their first-round series, where they hope to force a Game 7 against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night (7 p.m. CT, FanDuel Sports Network, TNT, TruTv, Max, 101 ESPN).
Coming off a
Source: NHL

Game Two Between Vols & Tigers Suspended, Sunday Schedule Modified - University of Tennessee Athletics
Game two suspended in 10th inning, Sunday schedule altered.
Source: University of Tennessee Athletics

2025 Kentucky Derby predictions, odds, horses, post positions, date: Surprising picks by horse racing expert
When is the 2025 Kentucky Derby? The annual Run for the Roses takes place Saturday, May 3, at Churchill Downs at 6:57 p.m. ET
Source: CBSSports.com

James B. Milliken, University of Texas chancellor, named UC president
UC regents have named University of Texas Chancellor James B. Milliken as the next president of the University of California.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Trump Administration Unveils EPA Overhaul With Shift to Approving New Chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency’s administrator, Lee Zeldin, announced the agency was “shifting its scientific expertise.”
Source: The New York Times

From hero of the anti-death penalty movement to felon, former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dead at 91
George Ryan, who served as Illinois secretary of state, Illinoia House speaker, lieutenant governor and ultimately governor, is best known for declaring a state moratorium on the death penalty in 2000 that led to its abolition.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times

C.I.A. to Cut Over 1,000 Staff Positions, Using Attrition
The agency plans, for now, to use attrition, including retirements and voluntary resignations, to reduce the size of the C.I.A. instead of more mass firings.
Source: The New York Times

Gov. Youngkin acknowledges John Reid as candidate for lieutenant governor
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin firmly told reporters that John Reid is the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, exactly one week after Youngkin called Reid asking him to drop out of the race.
Source: https://www.12onyourside.com

US to settle with family of woman killed during Capitol riot, reports say
The U.S. government has reached a settlement with the family of Ashli Babbitt, a supporter of President Donald Trump who was shot and killed by a police officer during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to U.S. media reports.
Source: KSL.com

Antonelli storms to remarkable pole in Sprint Qualifying
Kimi Antonelli has clinched his debut pole position after delivering a stunning lap during Sprint Qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix, the Italian holding off the challenge from both McLarens to become the youngest polesitter ever in F1.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Former Fetterman Aide Expressed Concern to Doctor About Senator’s Mental Health
The former chief of staff to Senator John Fetterman last year wrote to a doctor who had treated him, pointing to “warning signs” that suggested the senator could be backsliding on his recovery from a mental health crisis.
Source: The New York Times
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U.S. declares military zone around El Paso, allowing soldiers to arrest migrants
It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Scientists reel as turmoil roils National Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation, a major government funder of basic science research, is being shaken up, with over 1,000 grants already terminated and the White House looking to halve its budget.
Source: NPR

Woman saying racial slurs in viral Rochester video raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for herself
A woman in Rochester, Minnesota, was recorded in a viral video saying racial slurs when a man accused her of calling a child the “N-word” at a playground.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

7 Killed in Crash Involving a Tour Van and a Pickup Near Yellowstone
The crash in eastern Idaho killed six people in a van who had been part of a tour group, as well as the driver of a pickup truck, the State Police said.
Source: The New York Times

Teen, family’s sole survivor in Vancouver attack, to give half his donations to other victims
Andy Le, whose father, stepmother and 5-year-old sister were killed in the festival attack, had stayed home from the festival to finish some homework.
Source: NBC News

House budget bill should preserve Medicaid’s ‘original purpose,’ says Rep. Jeff Hurd
Medicaid cuts loom over House Republicans’ budget reconciliation. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo. says the “right reforms,” like work requirements and stopping “improper” spending, could save money.
Source: NPR

Kentucky Derby 2025 horses, updated odds, favorites after Bob Baffert contender scratched
What horses are running in Kentucky Derby 2025? See horse list for the Run for the Roses, Kentucky Derby odds after Bob Baffert horse scratched, more:
Source: The Courier-Journal

World’s oldest person, Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, dead at 116 | CNN
The world’s oldest person, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, has died at age 116, her order announced on Wednesday.
Source: CNN

DHS releases documents on 2nd protective order against mistakenly deported man
As lawyers argue for Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release and return to the U.S. after his mistaken removal from Prince George’s County, Maryland, in March, the Department of Homeland Security released documents showing his wife filed a protective order against him less than a year before she filed a different petition. The documents DHS released Wednesday show Jennifer Vasquez Sura filed…
Source: NBC4 Washington

Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated for UN role in White House shakeup
Three months into his second term, President Trump is shaking up his national security team. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, whose use of an unclassified messaging platform caused an uproar starting in March, will leave his job and be nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will replace Waltz as national security adviser. Nick Schifrin reports.
Source: PBS.org

Marco Rubio, Secretary of Everything
The former senator from Florida is now the head of four government bodies. He has outdone Henry Kissinger and even Xi Jinping, China’s leader, who has only three titles.
Source: The New York Times

Why Bill Belichick didn’t talk about how he met girlfriend Jordon Hudson in ‘awkward’ CBS interview
Bill Belichick says he appeared on ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ to promote his new book, not talk about how the 73-year-old met his girlfriend, 24-year-old Jordon Hudson.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Following Landmark Court Ruling, Spotify Submits New App Update to Apple to Benefit U.S. Consumers — Spotify
Yesterday, a U.S. federal judge ordered Apple to stop its illegal behavior and loosen its iron grip on its App Store, finding that the company was in “willful violation” of a 2021 injunction. This means that Apple will now have to stop restricting developers’ ability to communicate with their customers free of charge. While other…
Source: Spotify

Ford CEO does the math on Trump’s auto tariffs : Consider This from NPR
Americans are rushing to car dealerships as they worry about what President Trump’s tariffs will do to car prices in the coming months. New vehicle sales have been increasing steadily this year, and they jumped in March, according to market research firm Cox Automotive. That’s the month when President Trump announced upcoming auto tariffs. Shoppers are racing to buy cars this spring because they believe that prices are going to go up in the summer and fall. And experts say if tariffs remain in place, that’…
Source: NPR

Justice Dept.’s Criminal Inquiry of Columbia Protesters Raised Alarms Internally
Behind the scenes, a top department official pressed employees to gather a list of activists and investigate them, people familiar with the matter said.
Source: The New York Times

Driver in crash at Illinois after-school program that killed 4 may have had medical emergency, police say | CNN
The driver of a car that barreled through a building used for a popular after-school camp in central Illinois, killing three children and a teenager, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol and may have had a medical emergency, police said Thursday.
Source: CNN

The EU is ‘making progress’ toward a €50 billion trade deal with the US, trade commissioner tells FT | CNN Business
Maroš Šefčovič, the European Union’s trade commissioner, said in an interview with the Financial Times Thursday that the bloc is making “certain progress” toward a trade deal with the United States, which would involve buying €50 billion more of US products.
Source: CNN

Trump-appointed federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act for Venezuelans in South Texas
The Trump administration, U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, Jr., ruled, does not “possess the lawful authority under the (Alien Enemies Act), and based on the Proclamation, to detain Venezuelan aliens, transfer them within the United States, or remove them from the country.”
Source: NPR

SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner Army
Hegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters.
Source: Defense News

Tony Nominations Snubs and Surprises: Denzel Washington Misses for ‘Othello’ and More
Ensemble-driven plays like “Purpose” and “English” received a slew of nominations, while Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal and Idina Menzel were overlooked.
Source: The New York Times

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he rejected plea offer ahead of sex trafficking trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed on Thursday that he rejected prosecutors’ offer for a plea deal, paving the way for the hip-hop mogul to go to trial next week on sex trafficking charges. At a hearing in Manhattan federal court, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian asked Combs, 55, if he had reviewed the offer and rejected it. “Yes I did,” Combs said, dressed in tan jail garb.
Source: Yahoo

President Trump Participates in National Day of Prayer
President Donald Trump participated in the 2025 National Day of Prayer at the White House. He was joined by White House Faith Office Senior Adviser Paula White-Cain, TV personality Dr. Phil, House Speaker Mike Johnson ( R-LA), and faith leaders.At the end of the ceremony, President Trump signed an executive order to establish a White House Religious Liberty Commission.

‘I do what I like’: British woman, 115, claims world’s oldest living person title
Ethel Caterham, who lives in a care home in Surrey and takes life in her stride, is first Briton to claim title since 1987
Source: The Guardian

In an Uncertain Economy, McDonald’s Sees Spending Decline
The burger giant, a much-watched barometer for consumer sentiment, reported lower revenue in the first quarter.
Source: The New York Times

Musk Is Less Confident About DOGE Goals, 100 Days Into Trump Presidency
The billionaire was evasive about whether he could meet his goals for the Department of Government Efficiency, and said he would continue his work part time.
Source: The New York Times

From Evasion to Defiance | David Cole
On June 2, 1919, bombs went off in eight cities across the country. One blew the door off the house of the country’s attorney general, A. Mitchell Palmer,
Source: The New York Review of Books

Judge Rebukes Apple and Orders It to Loosen Grip on App Store
The ruling was a stinging defeat for Apple in a long-running antitrust case brought by Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, on behalf of app developers.
Source: The New York Times

Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says
A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more than 6 feet, dramatically heightening the risk of flooding.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Chris Krebs kicked off CBP’s Global Entry program | CNN Politics
Chris Krebs’, President Donald Trump’s former director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, membership in Global Entry has been revoked. Krebs, who has repeatedly attested to the security of the 2020 election, told CNN he finds it hard to believe this isn’t another act of retribution from the administration.
Source: CNN

Marco Rubio and Salvadoran president have been in touch about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, sources say | CNN Politics
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele have been directly in touch about the detention of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whom the US mistakenly deported to El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, according to multiple sources familiar with the previously undisclosed discussions.
Source: CNN

Fifty Years After the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam Veterans See Mistakes Repeated
The conflict profoundly affected the American troops who served there, as well as the nation’s culture and politics. But 50 years later, veterans say they see its mistakes being repeated.
Source: The New York Times

Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia Student Detained by Trump Administration, Is Freed
Mohsen Mahdawi had been an organizer of pro-Palestinian protests at the university. The Trump administration is trying to deport him for it.
Source: The New York Times

11 High School Lacrosse Players Face Charges in Hazing of Teammates
The teenagers in Syracuse, N.Y., turned themselves in after the district attorney gave them 48 hours to surrender. He called the episode “hazing on steroids.”
Source: The New York Times

Bill Belichick pushes back on claims about girlfriend Jordon Hudson following viral CBS interview | CNN
The ‘Chapel Bill’ era has already taken an interesting route in North Carolina, despite the famed Super Bowl-winning head coach having yet to lead the Tar Heels in a game. Bill Belichick defended his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, after an interview he sat for, which aired on “CBS Sunday Morning” last weekend.
Source: CNN

Police ID driver of U-Haul truck accused of killing UD student, injuring 7 others
Officials identified the driver of a U-Haul truck accused of killing a University of Delaware student and injuring seven other people in a chain-reaction crash in Newark, Delaware, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia

Violent online network’s leaders — dubbed “War” and “Trippy” — charged over alleged child exploitation
Group leaders of 764, Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as “War,” and Prasan Nepal, also known as “Trippy,” could spend the rest of their lives in prison if found guilty.
Source: CBS News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Path From Harlem to Stardom, and Now Federal Court
As Puffy, Diddy or Love, the mogul found success and trouble. After years of accusations with few consequences, he’ll stand trial next month.
Source: The New York Times

House Oversight Committee Approves $50.9 Billion in Federal-Postal Retirement Cuts By 1 Vote
On Wednesday afternoon, April 30, after 6 hours of debate, the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability approved,…

We Got It Done: Governor Hochul Celebrates Huge Budget Win to Put Nearly $5,000 Back in Pockets of Working Families
Governor Hochul rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor’s affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York families.
Source: Governor Kathy Hochul

Trump, who promised Day 1 relief and lower prices, talks of a ‘transition period’
In an interview Tuesday with ABC News, the president said Americans knew what they were signing up for, despite his campaign’s pledge to immediately bring down prices.
Source: NBC News

After an Awkward Photo, Whitmer Coaxes a Win for Michigan Out of Trump
Weeks after she hid from the cameras in the Oval Office, Gretchen Whitmer welcomed the president to her state as he delivered the federal funding she had sought for an air base.
Source: The New York Times

Thunderbolts* First Reviews: A Breath of Fresh Air for the MCU
Critics say it’s a welcome return to form for the franchise, with thoughtfully fleshed out characters, spectacular visuals, engaging action sequences, and fantastic performances from Florence Pugh and Lewis Pullman in particular.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes

DA gives 11 high schoolers involved in extreme hazing of lacrosse players 48 hours to surrender or face kidnapping charges | CNN
At least 11 high school students in Syracuse, New York, have 48 hours to turn themselves in or face felony charges of kidnapping for their alleged involvement in victimizing at least five younger lacrosse players in an incident the district attorney says, “goes way beyond hazing.”
Source: CNN

Harvard University renames its DEI office as its battle with the Trump administration expands to more fronts | CNN
Hours after Harvard University faced the Trump administration in court for the first time in its push to restore more than $2 billion in blocked federal funding, the nation’s oldest and wealthiest college made a symbolic bow to White House demands, renaming its diversity, equity and inclusion office.
Source: CNN

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain
Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.
Source: The New York Times

Consumers Give Thumbs Down on Tariffs, Economy as Trump Hits 100-Day Mark
Sentiment has fallen well below what the economic data shows, indicating growing pessimism over tariffs and the labor market.
Source: U.S. News & World Report

Cargo That Set Off Blast at Iran Port Was Improperly Documented, Investigators Say
The death toll from the explosion rose to 70, as officials said the massive blast involved a shipment whose documentation obscured the nature of the substances it carried.
Source: The New York Times

49ers’ Kittle: Signed 4-year, $76.4M extension
Tight end George Kittle, who was entering the final year of a deal he signed in 2020 with the 49ers, said Tuesday on the “Bussin’ With The Boys” podcast that he signed a four-year, $76.4 million extension.
Source: ESPN

The Americans Fled Vietnam 50 Years Ago. I Visited the Buildings They Left Behind.
These structures, now surrounded by a modern metropolis, tell the story of the nation that has evolved in the decades since the war’s end.
Source: The New York Times

Canada’s Liberals projected to win election overshadowed by Trump’s threats | CNN
Canada’s Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Mark Carney, is on course to win the country’s federal election, Canadian media projects, in a campaign that has been overshadowed by provocations and tariffs from US President Donald Trump.
Source: CNN

Dubas Provides Insight into Coaching Change, Path Forward | Pittsburgh Penguins
After it was announced that the Penguins and Head Coach Mike Sullivan have agreed to part ways, Kyle Dubas said it was not a decision that was taken lightly.
“But as we continue to navigate the Penguins through this transitional period, we felt it was the best course forward for
Source: NHL

Congress Passes TAKE IT DOWN Act Despite Major Flaws
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, giving the powerful a dangerous new route to manipulate platforms into removing lawful speech that they simply don’t like. President Trump himself has said that he would use the law to censor his critics. The bill passed the…
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation

Victim, boat operator’s names released in fatal Clearwater accident
The victim of Sunday night’s fatal hit-and-run boat crash in Clearwater Bay has been identified as Jose Castro, 41, of Palm Harbor. Additional details are emerging in about the incident, in which a 37-foot pleasure boat with six persons aboard struck the 40-foot Clearwater Ferry, which transports passengers to and from the mainland and the [...]
Source: St Pete Catalyst

Titans Already Loving Cam Ward’s Leadership Qualities in First Few Days on the Job
Ward, known for his leadership qualities, has openly talked about how he wants to be a leader, even as a rookie. Titans GM Mike Borgonzi said Ward has great leadership traits, even as a 22-year-old.
Source: Tennessee Titans

Gerald Connolly, Top Democrat on House Oversight Panel, to Retire
Mr. Connolly, of Virginia, said he would not run for re-election. He will also give up his leadership spot on the oversight panel as he faces cancer.
Source: The New York Times

CNN Poll: A growing majority says Trump has made the economy worse, with most skeptical of his tariff plans | CNN Politics
A 59% majority of the public now says President Donald Trump’s policies have worsened economic conditions in the country, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, up from 51% in March and on par with the worst numbers Joe Biden saw during his presidency.
Source: CNN

Spain-Portugal power outage latest: Power cut chaos in Spain and Portugal caused by ‘rare’ atmospheric phenomenon, says operator
Trains, traffic lights, card payments, and phone networks have been hit - officials say restoring power will take hours.
Source: BBC

The Opener: Glasnow, Cardinals, Yankees, Orioles
Today’s baseball news includes an injury update on Tyler Glasnow, a roster move in St. Louis, and a series in Baltimore. Read more at MLBTR.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors

Jerry Jones says Cowboys could still add WR after passing in draft: ‘The train has not left the station’
The Cowboys had a productive 2025 NFL Draft, bulking up the lines and adding potential pop in the backfield. Jerry Jones’ club, however, didn’t add a wide receiver to a questionable depth chart behind CeeDee Lamb.
Source: NFL.com

100 days in, Mass. AG Campbell says she’s busier than expected suing the Trump administration
While Campbell said her office has “delivered real wins for Massachusetts,” she acknowledged that she won’t win every fight. And she lamented what she called “the divisiveness and the hatred” that characterizes some of Trump’s policies, “especially towards immigrants.”
Source: WBUR

One person died and multiple injuries reported following boat hit-and-run near Memorial Causeway bridge
According to Rob Shaw with the City of Clearwater, 42 people were on board the ferry. Of the injuries, six were listed as trauma alerts.
Source: ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS)

D.E.A. Says More Than 100 Undocumented Immigrants Were Detained in a Colorado Raid
Officials said agents found weapons and illicit drugs inside the nightclub, including cocaine, methamphetamine and a mixture of powdered drugs known as pink cocaine.
Source: The New York Times

Patient Aboard an Ambulance Fatally Stabs a Firefighter Paramedic
The emergency worker in Kansas City, Mo., was stabbed in his chest while transporting a patient in what started as a routine call on Sunday, officials said.
Source: The New York Times

Jiggly Caliente, ‘RuPaul Drag Race’ Star and Judge, Dies at 44
Fans knew Ms. Caliente for her sense of humor, vigorous dance skills and interactions with fellow cast members on the popular drag television show.
Source: The New York Times

Palestinians struggle to feed their families as Israel blocks Gaza aid for nearly 60 days
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
Source: PBS.org

Elon Musk lost popularity as he gained power in Washington, AP-NORC poll finds
Musk spent years building cachet as a business titan and tech visionary, brushing aside critics and skeptics to become the richest person on the planet. But as he gained power in Washington in recent months, his popularity has waned, according to a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Source: PBS.org

Jiggly Caliente, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant, dead at 44 | CNN
Jiggly Caliente, a performer and actress who rose to prominence as a contestant on “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” has died, according to a statement from her family. She was 44.
Source: CNN

Titanic Survivor’s Letter, Written Aboard the Ship, Sells for Nearly $400,000
Col. Archibald Gracie wrote the letter while traveling on the Titanic days before the ship sank and plunged him into the icy North Atlantic.
Source: The New York Times

Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky Offers Ukrainians a Glimmer of Hope
The United States has been pushing Ukraine to accept a peace plan that seems in part a gift to Moscow. But the short meeting of the leaders, and subsequent comments, appeared to be a change in tone.
Source: The New York Times

For nearly 60 days, Israel has blocked food from Gaza. Palestinians struggle to feed their families
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
Source: AP News

11 injured,1 dead in Myrtle Beach officer-involved shooting, SLED investigating
The State Law Enforcement Division confirmed to WMBF News on Sunday morning that they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Myrtle Beach.
Source: https://www.wmbfnews.com

Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years: POLL
Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, with public pushback on many of his policies and extensive economic discontent, including broad fears of a recession, according to a new poll.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia

India Seems to Be Building Its Case for Striking Pakistan
As world powers face multiple crises, the one set off by a terror attack in Kashmir is getting scant attention, and little help de-escalating between two nuclear-armed neighbors.
Source: The New York Times

Cowboys reflect on 2025 draft haul, address future at wide receiver
The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, Brian Schottenheimer’s first as head coach of the Cowboys. He along with Stephen and Jerry Jones and Will McClay reflected on the team’s draft choices, and spoke about the future in the wide receiver room.
Source: Dallas Cowboys

Officials: Attendance at NFL draft hits 600,000
The NFL world descended upon Green Bay, Wisconsin this week, for the draft, and if attendance is any indication, it was a major hit, as league officials said Saturday that the total attendance ended up at 600,000, more than doubling the original forecast.
Source: ESPN

Using Only Immunotherapy Successfully Treats Several Cancers With MMRd Mutation, Improves Quality of Life
Learn about a clinical trial that used immunotherapy alone to treat people with several different types of cancer, meaning they did not need to undergo surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

News Wrap: Iranian port rocked by massive, deadly explosion
In our news wrap Saturday, there was a deadly explosion at a Persian Gulf port in southern Iran, India said Pakistani soldiers shot at Indian posts for a second straight night in the disputed Kashmir region, a federal judge wants the Trump administration to explain why a 2-year-old U.S. citizen was deported, and Virginia Giuffre, a key figure in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case, has died.
Source: PBS.org

Virginia Giuffre, plaintiff in Epstein and Prince Andrew sex trafficking case, dies at 41
The American-born Giuffre, who lived in Australia for years, became an advocate for sex trafficking survivors after emerging as a central figure in Epstein’s prolonged downfall.
Source: PBS.org

NFL Draft 2025 Rounds 4-7 live updates: Shedeur Sanders latest, today’s best available players, grades
Follow pick-by-pick coverage as the NFL Draft concludes with rounds 4 through 7 today
Source: The New York Times

Trump Gets Called Out in Front of Millions at Pope’s Funeral
President Donald Trump may have gotten his front row seat at Pope Francis’ funeral, but the Pope rebuked him from beyond the grave anyway. The posthumous criticism came after Trump was mobbed by a group of world leaders, including France’s President Emmanuel Macron, Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of Pope Francis’s funeral. The pressure from European leaders appeared to pay off after Trump sat down briefly with Zelensky before th
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UN say Israel guilty of imposing ‘man-made starvation’ on Gaza’s population
‘Children are starving’ in Gaza, UN official warns, as Israel continues eight-week blockade on food, water, medicine.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Missing Princeton University student Lauren Blackburn found dead, school says
A Princeton University undergraduate student who had been missing since last weekend has been found dead, the school said in a statement Friday.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,157
These are the key events on day 1,157 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian Peace Plan Hints at Concessions, but Major Obstacles Remain
Officials in Kyiv plan to deliver their proposal to President Trump’s team, after rejecting a White House plan that would have given the Kremlin much of what it wants.
Source: The New York Times

Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick loses mother hours after being selected | CNN
The day that he was drafted into the NFL will always carry bittersweet memories for Derrick Harmon. Just hours after being selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st pick in the 2025 NFL draft Thursday night, his mother, Tiffany Saine, died at a Michigan hospital, according to multiple media reports.
Source: CNN

On same day mistrial declared, Ontario jury set in new sexual assault trial for ex-major junior hockey players | CBC News
A new jury was chosen in London, Ont., on Friday for the trial of five former world junior hockey players accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2018. Earlier in the day, the judge declared a mistrial, setting up the need for a new trial.
Source: CBC

How Trump has influenced immigration and DOGE efforts these first 100 days : The NPR Politics Podcast
When running for office, Donald Trump promised to execute the largest deportation in American history and issue massive cuts to federal spending. In his administration’s first 100 days, has he kept those promises? This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondents Susan Davis and Stephen Fowler, and immigration correspondent Ximena Bustillo.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen t…
Source: NPR

Voters See Trump’s Use of Power as Overreaching, Times/Siena Poll Finds
Skepticism has grown of his efforts to expand his authority and of his handling of issues long seen as strengths for him, including the economy and immigration.
Source: The New York Times

Houston toy store owners feeling impact of U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports | Houston Public Media
Misfit Toys recently cancelled a $10,000 order from a Chinese supplier because a spike in tariffs made the purchase financially risky. Two years after enjoying record sales, the owners of the Houston toy store are worried about its future.
Source: Houston Public Media

2025 NFL Draft Rounds 2-3 live updates: Shedeur Sanders’ fall, graded picks, today’s revised draft order
Follow pick-by-pick coverage as the NFL Draft continues with rounds 2 and 3 today
Source: The New York Times

At Southern Border, Defense Secretary Visits Newly Created National Defense Area
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the newly established New Mexico National Defense Area, where U.S. troops now have enhanced authority to detain individuals crossing the southern border
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

HHS Walks Back “Autism Registry” Plans - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
On Monday, April 21st, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to collect federal and private health data for upcoming autism studies. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya also announced that NIH would create a “new disease registry” focused on autism. This announcement led…
Source: Autistic Self Advocacy Network

2025 NFL Draft: Atlanta Falcons pick tracker
If you’re looking for a rundown of all the draft action, or a place to find the latest Falcons draft coverage, this is a good place to start
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,156
These are the key events on day 1,156 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Rulings coming fast and furious in lawsuits over Trump’s policies on immigration, elections and DEI
The Trump administration was handed a rapid-fire series of court losses Wednesday night and Thursday in lawsuits filed over its policies on immigration, elections and its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools.
Source: AP News

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health | CNN
In an abrupt reversal, the US Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that it no longer plans to cut funding for the Women’s Health Initiative, a groundbreaking research project focused on preventing disease in older women. The move comes after a wave of concern and criticism about the threat to the long-standing study.
Source: CNN

Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Harmful U.S. Department of Education Certification Requirement
Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of a certification requirement from the U.S. Department of Education that threatens schools with a loss of federal funding based on harmful misinterpretations of civil rights laws, threatening Black students’ equal access to a quality education. On April […]
Source: Legal Defense Fund

A frustrated Trump privately concedes ending the Ukraine war has been harder than he thought | CNN Politics
Five days before his 100th day in office – and 93 days since his own deadline passed for resolving the conflict in Ukraine – President Donald Trump is frustrated his efforts to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine have so far fallen short, and has privately told advisers that mediating a deal has been more difficult than he anticipated, sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.
Source: CNN

How to watch, stream the 2025 NFL Draft
Download the Eagles Mobile App for real-time updates, exclusive analysis, and highlights of the newest Eagles.
Source: PhiladelphiaEagles.com

Trump Directs Justice Dept. to Investigate ActBlue, Democrats’ Cash Engine
The president ordered an inquiry into ActBlue, the main Democratic fund-raising platform, in his latest move using the government to target political opponents.
Source: The New York Times

After a yearslong fight, the school voucher bill heads to Gov. Abbott for approval
Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott’s top priority.
Source: KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

NFL Draft 2025 live updates: Latest mock draft, start time, order, top prospects and picks by team
Follow pick-by-pick coverage of the NFL Draft as the first round gets underway today
Source: The New York Times

‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at Pentagon | CNN Politics
Last month, after news broke that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was using Signal to discuss sensitive military operations in violation of Pentagon policy, one of his closest military aides made an unusual inquiry to the Defense Department’s chief information officer: Would they grant an exception so Hegseth could keep using Signal freely?
Source: CNN

Mick Shots: With the 12th pick in the NFL Draft …
The draft is upon us, and as Mickey Spagnola writes, the hope is Brian Schottenheimer’s first draft pick will be as good as some of his predecessors’ selections. Plus, needing to see Micah’s leadership, rehab updates and more.
Source: Dallas Cowboys

Daniel Jeremiah 2025 NFL mock draft 4.0: Broncos, Giants trade up; Steelers pick Shedeur Sanders
In his fourth and final mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah predicts two teams will trade up for help on offense, including one squad that makes a move for a quarterback. See his full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

On Major Economic Decisions, Trump Blinks, and Then Blinks Again
President Trump has said his punishing tariffs would force companies to build factories in the United States. But it is far from clear that they will have the effects he predicted.
Source: The New York Times

Trump’s Approval Rating Has Been Falling Steadily, Polling Average Shows
President Trump’s approval rating has sunk to about 45 percent, down from 52 percent one week after he took office.
Source: The New York Times

Trump approval falls, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, 100 days, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: April 19-22, 2025 Economist/YouGov Poll | YouGov
Findings from the latest Economist/YouGov poll about Donald Trump’s approval rating, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, immigration, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims.
Source: YouGov US

‘Peaches’ and ‘Baby Doe,’ bodies found near Gilgo Beach, ID’d as mother and 2-year-old daughter
A body found on Long Island in 1997 was identified as Tanya Jackson, a 26-year-old U.S. Army veteran, and a body found in 2011 was identified as Jackson’s daughter, Tatiana Dykes.
Source: NBC News

Trump’s Job Rating Drops, Key Policies Draw Majority Disapproval as He Nears 100 Days
Trump’s approval rating stands at 40%, and Americans mostly disapprove of his tariffs and government cuts.
Source: Pew Research Center

Evacuation orders lifted and portion of Garden State Parkway reopens as crews battle New Jersey wildfire | CNN
Weather conditions are improving Wednesday as firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that’s burned more than 11,500 acres in southern New Jersey since it ignited on Tuesday, prompted more than 3,000 evacuations and briefly shut down part of the Garden State Parkway.
Source: CNN

Pine Barrens fire today: New Jersey declares state of emergency in Ocean County wildfire
As of the last update, the Jones Road wildfire had more than doubled in size, scorching 8,500 acres. The fire was 10% contained as of 9:30 a.m.
Source: Asbury Park Press

Trump was warned of financial turmoil if he fired Powell. Now, his U-turn has stocks roaring higher | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused alarm among some of his top advisers, who warned him that any attempt to remove the head of the central bank could cause as much market turmoil as his ongoing trade war, according to people familiar with the conversations.
Source: CNN

Alabama leaders, students react to President Trump giving University of Alabama commencement speech
“Regardless of which way you lean, it is a huge honor because after all it’s the President of the United States,” said Sydney Taylor, a UA student.
Source: https://www.wbrc.com

Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds
Weakening or rolling back longstanding environmental regulations would worsen the problem, the American Lung Association assessment says.
Source: The New York Times

Tariff tracker, April 23: Relief rally in the markets as Bessent says tariffs against China not sustainable
The IMF states that the “first priority should be to restore trade policy stability and forge mutually beneficial arrangements”. On that front, however, there was less actual movement and more assurances.
Source: The Indian Express

Gunmen open fire on tourists in Himalayan region, killing at least 26 people, police say | CNN
At least 26 people were killed and a dozen injured in a suspected terror attack in the disputed Himalayan region of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, a rare assault on tourists in a region fraught by decades of insurgency and opposition to India’s rule.
Source: CNN

Judge castigates Trump administration for ‘bad faith’ in Abrego Garcia’s deportation case
A federal judge says the Trump administration is ignoring court orders, obstructing the legal process and acting in “bad faith” by refusing to provide information about the steps they have taken, if any, to free a mistakenly deported man from an El Salvador prison and return him to the U.S.
Source: AP News

Women’s Health Initiative, known for hormone therapy trials, to lose federal funding
The Women’s Health Initiative, the enormous study that shaped treatment of menopause and other conditions, is on the verge of shutting down.
Source: STAT

Jury convicts California judge of second-degree murder for shooting wife during argument
Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, convicted of shooting wife, Sheryl, in Orange county in 2023 as they quarreled while watching TV
Source: The Guardian

President Trump blasts courts for getting in the way of deportation agenda
Speaking at the White House Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump blasted courts standing in the way of his administration’s immigration agenda of deporting “some very bad people,” who he said include “killers, murderers, drug dealers.”
Source: Fox News

Mike Patrick, longtime ESPN announcer, dies at 80
Mike Patrick, who voiced decades of NFL coverage for ESPN along with college football, basketball, and baseball, has passed away.
Source: USA TODAY

West Palm Beach resident blew the whistle on Walgreens. Now they owe $300 million.
Dr. Elmer Mosley worked at Walgreens for about 50 years, starting as an intern in Chicago when he was fresh out of college, working his way up to pharmacy manager.
Source: WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm

National Science Foundation Terminates Hundreds of Active Research Awards
The agency targeted grants focused on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as research on misinformation.
Source: The New York Times

Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the most religiously diverse county in the U.S., with 160,000 students of almost all faiths.
Source: NPR

WATCH: Bondi launches taskforce on ‘anti-Christian policies’ in government and regulations
Trump signed an executive order in February directing the task force to identify unlawful policies, practices, or conduct by all executive departments and agencies, and recommend any additional presidential or legislative action.
Source: PBS.org

Shannon Sharpe names accuser, who was 19 when their relationship began in 2023, reveals explicit text messages, denies allegations
Audio leaks between Shannon Sharpe and woman suing the podcaster for $50 million, alleging sexual assault, harassment, and battery. Shannon
Source: Yahoo

Rubio unveils first stage of major State Department overhaul | CNN Politics
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday rolled out the first stage of a major plan to reorganize the US State Department with changes that will eliminate 132 domestic offices, cut around 700 positions in Washington, DC, and close offices focused on war crimes and global conflict, according to a senior State Department official and documents obtained by CNN.
Source: CNN

Harvey Weinstein’s Life Behind Bars: “He’s Still Running Sh**” (Exclusive)
On the eve of his New York retrial, the fallen mogul spends 23 hours a day alone in his cell, reading biographies and compulsively calling his “prison consultant” (who also looks out for Luigi Mangione). And he still manages to phone in the occasional Page Six item.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Russia and Ukraine, Under Trump Pressure, Signal Openness to Direct Talks
An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.
Source: The New York Times

US and global economies to slow sharply due to Trump’s tariffs, IMF warns | CNN Business
President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariff policy and countermeasures by America’s trading partners will likely deal a heavy blow to economies worldwide, with US prosperity hit particularly hard, the International Monetary Fund warned on Tuesday.
Source: CNN

It’s Harvard 1, Trump 0 in fight over academic freedom (Your Letters)
If the government can dictate what universities teach, how students behave and what professors can say, academic freedom is at risk, writes Syracuse professor emeritus.
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Roche to invest USD 50 billion in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics in the United States over the next five years
USD 50 billion commitment includes new state-of-the art research and development (R&D) sites, new and expanded manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and California and…

Pope Francis successor: who’s in contention to be the next pontiff? | CNN
An old saying about papal elections goes as follows: “He who enters the conclave as pope, leaves it as a cardinal.” In other words, any candidate seen as the frontrunner before the voting begins should be treated with caution, and no cardinal should go into the Sistine Chapel assuming they will get the votes.
Source: CNN

Mahmoud Khalil’s Son Arrives After ICE Refuses to Let Him Attend Birth
Mr. Khalil, a permanent resident detained in Louisiana, had requested a monitored furlough for the birth. His request was denied in less than an hour.
Source: The New York Times

Nadine Menendez Is Found Guilty of Taking Bribes and Obstructing Justice
Ms. Menendez had been charged with her husband, Robert Menendez, a former New Jersey senator convicted in July of trading his political influence for gold, cash and a Mercedes-Benz.
Source: The New York Times

Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University
Dear Members of the Harvard Community,Over the course of the past week, the federal government has taken several actions following Harvard’s refusal to
Source: Harvard University

Wife of former US Sen. Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme | CNN
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted Monday of teaming up with her husband to accept bribes of cash, gold bars and a luxury car from three New Jersey men looking for help with their business dealings or legal troubles.
Source: CNN

Federal judge seems to signal she’s willing to extend a restraining order banning Salvadoran deportations from Denver under Alien Enemies Act
Last week, U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney temporarily halted the federal government from deporting two men to a Salvadoran prison until she could hear arguments from both sides.
Source: Colorado Public Radio

Pope Francis dies at 88 from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says: Live updates and reactions
Francis, who emerged from his convalescence on Easter Sunday to bless the thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square, died on Monday morning, the Vatican announced.
Source: Yahoo

Melania Trump Opts for Trench Coat at White House Easter Egg Roll
For the White House Easter Egg Roll, the first lady opted for, of all things, a trench coat.
Source: The New York Times

Eric Edholm 2025 NFL mock draft 3.0: Four first-round quarterbacks! Jaguars take RB Ashton Jeanty
In his third and final mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm projects FOUR quarterbacks will hear their names called on Thursday night! Plus, running back Ashton Jeanty goes in the top five. See the full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag, including $3,000 in cash, is stolen from DC restaurant | CNN Politics
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.
Source: CNN

Florida State University students are returning to class after last week’s campus shooting
For some, like Olivia Washinski, the idea of heading back to the classroom feels nerve-wracking.“It’s a little more intimidating to think about finishing the semester and going back to class,” Washinksi says. “I haven’t opened my computer because I don’t know how it’s going to make me feel, but I still have exams to study for, so I have to face that reality at some point.”
Source: WFSU News

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,152
These are the key events on day 1,152 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Wall Street Journal: Trump administration plans to cut $1 billion more from Harvard after growing tension | CNN
The Trump administration plans to pull another $1 billion in federal grants and contracts for health research from Harvard University amid an escalating, high-stakes battle between the government and the university over institutional oversight and independence, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Source: CNN

WWE WrestleMania 41 results: Live updates, grades, Night 2 recap, highlights, 2025 match card, start time
John Cena challenges Cody Rhodes for the undisputed WWE championship in the Night 2 main event
Source: CBSSports.com

Hegseth shared detailed military plans in second Signal chat that included his wife and brother | CNN Politics
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared detailed plans about a military operation against the Houthis in Yemen on a second Signal group chat, this one on his personal phone and including his wife, lawyer and brother, three people familiar with the chat told CNN.
Source: CNN

Derrick White scores 30, Tatum stays in game after fall and Celtics beat Magic 103-86 in Game 1
Derrick White scored 30 points, Jayson Tatum had 17 points and finished the game after a scary late fall, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
Source: AP News

BREAKING: Names identified in Illinois plane crash, four victims from Menomonie
A small plane crashed in Coles County Illinois Sunday morning, killing all 4 on board according to law enforcement. NBC News reports the small engine plane had taken off from Menomonie, Wisconsin and went down in Trilla, Illinois.
Source: https://www.weau.com

The Knicks Gave The Pistons A Lesson In Playoff Entropy | Defector
The Detroit Pistons roster a bunch of rowdy youths fresh to a playoff atmosphere, with all that entails—good and bad. They don’t know what they don’t know, which is often a successful mindset: Many a game has been lost by knowing you’re supposed to lose it, and many a game won by the weightlessness of […]
Source: Defector

Pope Francis Blesses Faithful at Easter Mass
The pontiff, appearing frail from a balcony at St. Peter’s Basilica, blessed a crowd gathered on the square outside. But a Vatican aide delivered a papal address that focused on global conflicts.
Source: The New York Times

MS State wins series finale vs. Florida with pair of five-run frames - Southeastern Conference
Ace Reese goes 4-for-5 with a two-run homer while Gehrig Frei, Bryce Chance and Joe Powell also add multiple hits to the Bulldogs’ 16 total and defeat the Gators, 14-8.
Source: Southeastern Conference

DHL to suspend global shipments of over $800 to US consumers | CNN Business
DHL Express, a division of Germany’s Deutsche Post, said it would suspend global business-to-consumer shipments worth over $800 to individuals in the United States from April 21, as US customs regulatory changes have lengthened clearance.
Source: CNN

‘Shame!’ Protesters Nationwide Rally Again to Condemn Trump Policies.
Thousands of demonstrators rallied at hundreds of events on Saturday to speak out against the president’s handling of immigration, civil liberties, job cuts and many other issues.
Source: The New York Times

Verstappen clinches stunning Jeddah pole as Norris crashes
Max Verstappen has stormed to pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix amid a dramatic end to Qualifying that saw the Dutchman beat Oscar Piastri by just one-hundredth of a second, while Lando Norris suffered a hefty crash early in Q3.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Small Plane Crashes Into Nebraska River, Killing 3
The plane was traveling along the Platte River when it crashed into the water south of Fremont, Neb., on Friday night, officials said.
Source: The New York Times

How to watch Columbus Crew vs Lionel Messi, Inter Miami: Streaming info
The Crew are playing their home game against Lionel Messi, Inter Miami at Huntington Bank Field, home of the Cleveland Browns. Here’s how to watch.
Source: The Columbus Dispatch

2025 NBA playoff odds, picks: Pacers vs. Bucks predictions from betting expert on 143-83 roll
SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who has returned $4,452 on all NBA picks, reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 1 of the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers
Source: CBSSports.com

NHL playoff predictions 2025: First-round winners, dark horse and Stanley Cup champion
The Athletic’s NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.
Source: The New York Times

2025 NFL Draft: First-round fits for every ream
While mock drafts aim to project where this year’s top prospects will land, they don’t always capture which players fit best with each team. Factors like positional value, draft order, player availability and class depth all influence how things actually unfold on draft night.
Source: PFF

DEI rollbacks hit campus support systems for students of color
As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.
Source: AP News

Education watchdog group identifies 20 Catholic universities with DEI programs
A Wednesday report by an education watchdog organization identified 20 Catholic colleges and universities that had “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs.
Source: Catholic News Agency

What the UK ruling on the definition of ‘woman’ means for same-sex spaces, culture wars and more | CNN
The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has ruled that a woman is defined by “biological sex” under the country’s equality law – excluding transgender women – in a case that is expected to impact accommodations for trans women in bathrooms, hospital wards, sports clubs and more.
Source: CNN

As Famine Rages in Sudan, U.S. Aid Remains Scarce
The stark consequences of the rollback are evident in few places as clearly as in Sudan, where a brutal civil war has combined with a staggering humanitarian catastrophe.
Source: The New York Times

US has preliminary plan to monitor ceasefire in Ukraine, WSJ reports
The U.S. indicated during recent talks in Paris that it has developed a draft concept for how a comprehensive ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia might be monitored if one can be achieved, a Western official said.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Guns, Extreme Views and Chaotic Childhood Shaped Suspect in Florida State Shooting
His biological mother said in an interview on Friday that she was bewildered by the attack, and had been against the presence of firearms in her son’s life.
Source: The New York Times

DC judge won’t pause deportation flights under Alien Enemies Act but is concerned about Trump admin’s actions | CNN Politics
A federal judge in Washington, DC, told lawyers for migrants in Texas who believed the Trump administration is about to swiftly deport them under the Alien Enemies Act that he did not have the power to pause the deportations, even though he was concerned about the administration’s actions.
Source: CNN

Trump’s pick for acting IRS commissioner is ousted days after his appointment | CNN Politics
Gary Shapley, whom President Donald Trump named acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service earlier this week with the support of Elon Musk, will no longer serve in the role, sources told CNN — a win for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s office, which had opposed his appointment.
Source: CNN

Stars’ Jason Robertson out week to week with lower-body injury, will miss start of NHL playoffs
The 25-year-old, Dallas’ second-leading scorer this season, will not play Saturday in Game 1 vs. Colorado.
Source: The New York Times
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Dr. Oz’s Swearing-In Ceremony Turns to Chaos When Granddaughter Faints During Trump’s Speech: ‘Everybody Out!’
Dr. Mehmet Oz had just been sworn in as Donald Trump’s administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday, April 18, when his 11-year-old granddaughter reportedly suffered a medical incident, bringing remarks by the president to an abrupt end
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Two victims killed in Florida State campus shooting identified
Former Leon High assistant football coach Robert Morales and 45-year-old Tiru Chabba of Greenville, South Carolina, lost their lives Thursday after FSU student Phoenix Ikner fired shots on the university’s campus.
Source: https://www.wctv.tv

Why Does Everyone Hate Katy Perry So Much?
The world’s rotation these days is propelled by the power of the division, polarization, discord, and vitriolic disagreement that exists on it. Thus it’s a surprise for the earth to briefly stand still in a moment of unity. And that seems to be over the hatred of Katy Perry. How ironic that one major source of that ire is Perry’s recent trip to gaze at that world from the lower limits of space. Did she know what we were saying about her down here while she was looking out the window of the rocke
Source: Yahoo

Trump’s Trade War With China Puts Bromance With Xi Beyond Reach
President Trump says he wants Xi Jinping, China’s leader, to call him to talk tariffs. Mr. Xi is ghosting Mr. Trump, and markets are plummeting.
Source: The New York Times

Nintendo Maintains Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing, Retail Pre-Orders to Begin April 24 in U.S. - News - Nintendo Official Site
Retail pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 will begin on April 24, 2025. At launch, the price for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will remain as announced on April 2 at $449.99, and the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle will remain as announced…
Source: Nintendo

Records Related to the Assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
On This Page The National Archives’ Role in Fulfilling Executive Order 14176 How is the National Archives Making These Records Available? 2025 Release Other Records Related to RFK Contact Us President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14176, Declassification of Records Concerning the Assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on January 23, 2025. Records relating to the assassination of Senator Robert F.

‘We will bring them home,’ US amb. Huckabee vows at Western Wall
Huckabee also noted Trump’s support of Israel, such as through recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the Golan Heights.
Source: The Jerusalem Post

China provides weapons to Russia, Zelensky says
“Today we have general information from the Security Service (of Ukraine), from intelligence about gunpowder, artillery,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

American citizen detained under ICE hold in Florida | CNN
A US-born man is in custody on a 48-hour U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold at the Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida, after he was charged as an “unauthorized alien” who entered Florida without being inspected by immigration officers, according to Leon County court records.
Source: CNN

LIVE: Tornado touches down in Omaha area; another in Iowa
Strong thunderstorms could produce hail up to 3″ in diameter, damaging winds, and potentially a few tornadoes tonight.
Source: https://www.wowt.com

Michigan State University labor unions rally to ‘stand up for higher education’
MSU labor unions are calling actions by the Trump Administration unreasonable, unscientific, and unethical. The groups rallied for higher education and shared their message with News 10’s Marz Anderson.
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In private school voucher push, Gov. Abbott breaks through by playing hardball
Anti-voucher Republicans said they voted for the bill so they could fight to improve it, and also to fend off political retribution.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Massive cuts at National Weather Service spark fears about forecast quality, public safety
Mass firings at the National Weather Service have started to affect local offices across the nation, with some locations limiting operations. And it could just be the beginning with further budget cuts looming.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Round 1 Schedule: Blues vs. Jets | St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues will open the Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, April 19 at 5 p.m. CT.
Games 1 and 2 will be played at Canada Life Centre, while Games 3 and 4 will be held at Enterprise Center in St. Louis. If necessary, Game
Source: NHL

Bulldogs lead Winnipeg Jets into NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
If you’re a fan of Bulldogs hockey, especially one from Hermantown, you may find yourself rooting for the Winnipeg Jets during the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Source: Duluth News Tribune

Artemi Panarin, MSG reached settlements with Rangers employee after sexual assault allegation
The alleged assault occurred in December 2023 during a Rangers road trip, according to two Rangers sources briefed about the matter.
Source: The New York Times

Global economic growth will slow amid Trump tariffs, IMF warns – business live
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as ECB reduces main interest rate from 2.5% to 2.25%, the seventh cut in a year
Source: The Guardian

Legendary ESPN Broadcaster Lee Corso to Work His Final College GameDay Show on August 30 – Week 1 of the 2025 College Football Season
Lee Corso, the legendary ESPN broadcaster and former coach who has entertained fans for 38 college football seasons, will make his final headgear pick on College GameDay Built by The Home Depot on Saturday, Aug. 30 – Week 1 of the 2025 college football season – at a destination to be announced later this spring.
Source: ESPN Press Room U.S.

IMF Warns Trump Tariffs Will Weaken Economy and Increase Inflation
Kristalina Georgieva, the managing director of the International Monetary Fund, warned in a speech that protectionism erodes productivity.
Source: The New York Times

The most important facts ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP
Formula 1 moves on from Bahrain to Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking the final stop of a triple header sequence. Need to Know is your all-in-one guide with statistics, driving pointers, strategy tips and plenty more.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program
The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school, home-school or virtual learning.
Source: The New York Times

Finally! Name of Elon Musk’s 13th child revealed! All you need to know about Musk’s 14 kids - The Times of India
Elon Musk’s 13th child, a son with Ashley St. Clair, is named Romulus, revealed the Wall Street Journal. Romulus, in Roman mythology, is the founder o
Source: The Times of India

Astronomers Detect a Signature of Life on a Distant Planet
Further studies are needed to determine whether K2-18b, which orbits a star 120 light-years away, is inhabited, or even habitable.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species
Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.
Source: The New York Times

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes
The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.
Source: The New York Times

Sanders: ‘One person, one vote, not billionaires buying it’
Thousands of people packed the Adams Center in Missoula on Wednesday to rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and their Fight Oligarchy tour.
Source: The Missoula Current News - Daily News in Missoula Montana

Once a champion for Venezuelans, Rubio endorses Trump decision to end Venezuela TPS
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, once a stalwart champion of Venezuelan immigrants, supports President Donald Trump’s decision to end the deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of people already in the United States who fled dictatorship and humanitarian crises in their home country.
Source: Yahoo

Bernie Sanders and AOC Inject New Anti-Trump Energy Into the Democratic Party
Bernie Sanders and his apparent heir, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have drawn enormous crowds on their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour, energizing a beaten-down Democratic Party.
Source: The New York Times

Third Pentagon appointee placed on administrative leave | CNN Politics
Colin Carroll, the chief of staff of Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg, has been placed on administrative leave, two defense sources said Wednesday, the third such appointee to be placed on leave reported this week.
Source: CNN

Federal judge calls Trump’s order targeting prominent law firm a ‘shocking abuse of power’
Trump, three months into his term, has moved swiftly to use the powers of the presidency in unprecedented ways to punish, weaken and silence his enemies, experts say.
Source: NBC News

Law Firms Made Deals With Trump. Now He Wants More From Them.
To avoid retribution, big firms agreed to provide free legal services for uncontroversial causes. To the White House, that could mean negotiating trade deals — or even defending the president and his allies.
Source: The New York Times

Columbus immigration attorney says DHS letter telling people to ‘self-deport’ is illegal
A Customs and Border Protection email to immigrants who used Biden-era CBP One is illegal, those who got it shouldn’t self-deport, attorney says.
Source: The Columbus Dispatch

New Jerseyans may see the northern lights tonight. See locations, time, map
The northern lights shone bright in some states Tuesday, but is tonight the night to view the dazzling display in New Jersey? Here’s a map, timing.
Source: North Jersey Media Group

Italy’s Meloni Heads to Washington to Meet Trump. Will It Pay Off for Europe?
The stakes are high as Giorgia Meloni, a conservative who shares some of Mr. Trump’s nationalist ideology, meets with him on Thursday as his trade war has frayed nerves worldwide.
Source: The New York Times

What is Donald Trump’s approval rating? See how it compares to 1st term, other presidents
In the midst of President Trump’s legislation and changes, polls have showcase his approval rating. See what Florida, the nation thinks about Trump.
Source: The Palm Beach Post

PennLive: Suspect in arson at Pennsylvania governor’s home targeted the governor for his views on war in Gaza, warrant says | CNN
Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence, allegedly told 911 operators he targeted the governor in part because of his views on the war in Gaza, according to a search warrant obtained by news site PennLive.
Source: CNN

Nvidia braces for $5.5 billion blow as Trump administration tightens grip on AI chip exports to China - Times of India
International-Business News: Nvidia warned that it expects a $5.5 billion hit to its revenue after the Trump administration blocked sales of its China-specific AI chips, a move th.
Source: The Times of India

Betsy Arakawa, Gene Hackman’s Wife, Asked About Flulike Symptoms Before Deaths
Videos, photographs and police reports released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in New Mexico offered a look into the days before Betsy Arakawa and Mr. Hackman died.
Source: The New York Times

Israel at War, Day 556 | Latest on US-Iran talks, Gaza war, Syria
Shin Bet politicians react to Shin Bet leak • Israel reportedly strike vehicle in s. Lebanon • Security forces arrest brothers involved in attacks
Source: The Jerusalem Post

White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires
The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.
Source: The New York Times

The Trump White House is axing the wire service spot from the coverage pool, the latest salvo in its battle with the AP | CNN Business
Instead of restoring access to The Associated Press newswire, as required by a federal judge, the Trump administration is removing the wire position in the daily press corps rotation altogether.
Source: CNN

U.S. Cites Mideast Peace Process to Justify Move to Deport Student
Mohsen Mahdawi, who led Columbia protests, engaged in activities that could threaten attempts to end the war in Gaza, a memo from Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Source: The New York Times

Iconic Trestles Beach set to host surfing at LA28 Olympics
The surf spot, a cultural centre for surfing in Southern California, was revealed as the venue for surfing on Tuesday, 15 April. Click to learn more.
Source: International Olympic Committee

At Trial, Mark Zuckerberg Avoids Explaining Takeovers of Instagram and WhatsApp
The Meta chief executive, testifying in a landmark antitrust trial, denied he was trying to snuff out competitors.
Source: The New York Times

Tariffs, the dollar, and equities: High-frequency evidence from the Liberation Day announcement
On 2 April 2025, the US announced tariffs on most of its trading partners, creating a major trade policy shock to the world economy. This column shows that the US dollar depreciated on impact, rather than appreciating as expected based on standard theory and prior evidence. The authors argue that this unusual transmission impact of the tariffs on the dollar was driven by foreign equity portfolio rebalancing away from US equities. US trade policy not only needs to consider possible impacts on US safe assets…
Source: CEPR

Who is Cody Balmer? What we know about suspect charged with torching Pa. Gov. Shapiro’s residence
Cody Balmer had in recent years struggled with problems in his home life as well as issues stemming from problems covering his own home mortgage, according to court records reviewed by ABC News.
Source: 6abc Philadelphia
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Olivia Wilde Has Eyebrow-Raising Reaction to All-Female Blue Origin Flight: ‘Billion Dollars Bought Some Good Memes I Guess’
Olivia Wilde spoke out about Blue Origin’s first all-female flight crew that included Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, making its way to the edge of space in an Instagram Stories post on Monday, April 14.
Source: Peoplemag

Columbia student detained while attending naturalization ceremony, lawyer says
Mohsen Mahdawi, who was born and raised in a refugee camp in the West Bank and is a U.S. permanent resident, was taken into custody in Vermont, his lawyer said.
Source: NBC News

US Army to control land on Mexico border as part of base, migrants could be detained, officials say
A long sliver of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border that President Donald Trump is turning over to the Department of Defense would be controlled by the Army as part of a base, a move that could allow troops to detain any trespassers, including migrants.
Source: AP News

China has stopped exporting rare earths to everyone, not just the U.S., cutting off critical materials for tech, autos, aerospace, and defense
Exports of rare earths now require special licenses, but Beijing has yet to fully establish a system for issuing them, the New York Times reported.
Source: Fortune

Tufts University student and government argue in court whether she can challenge ICE arrest | CNN
Attorneys for Rümeysa Öztürk told a federal judge in Vermont Monday that she was unconstitutionally arrested, leading to her detention in a Louisiana immigration facility that the Tufts University PhD student described as “unsanitary, unsafe, and inhumane.”
Source: CNN

Inside Trump’s Pressure Campaign on Universities
The opaque process, part of a strategy by conservatives to realign the liberal tilt of elite universities, has upended higher education.
Source: The New York Times

Rory McIlroy’s Masters win gives him, at last, his seat at the table
Catharsis, thy name is Rory.
Source: The New York Times

Why Trump’s nuclear talks with Iran could be far more successful than Biden’s
“The Iranians are, I think, a little bit more desperate than they were in 2022, and they are faced with a very weak economy,” one analyst told CNBC.
Source: CNBC

Bears reportedly sign cornerback Kyler Gordon to a 3-year, $40 million contract extension
The Chicago Bears appear to have locked up one of their defensive centerpieces. The Bears have reportedly signed cornerback Kyler Gordon to a three-year, $40 million contract extension, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The deal is said to include $31.25 million in guaranteed money. Gordon, 25, was entering the final year of his rookie contract in 2025. With the new…
Source: Yahoo Sports

China Halts Export Of Key Metals, Magnet As Trade War With US Intensifies
As the trade war between the US and China escalates, Beijing has suspended the export of several critical rare earth elements, metals and magnets, threatening to choke off supplies to the West
Source: NDTV

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2, Episode 1: Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
It seems this season will be driven by one simple idea: that when Joel saved Ellie at the end of Season 1 and then lied to her, he made a mess.
Source: The New York Times

Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel-Winning Peruvian Novelist, Dies at 89
Mr. Vargas Llosa, who ran for Peru’s presidency in 1990 and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010, transformed episodes from his personal life into books that reverberated far beyond the borders of his native country.
Source: The New York Times

Harris County officials release new details surrounding death of former LSU star football player Kyren Lacy
Houston-area officials have released new information surrounding the timeline of events that led to the death of former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.
Source: Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2

Cubs’ Steele to have elbow surgery, done for ’25
Cubs pitcher Justin Steele, who went on the IL last week after feeling discomfort in his left elbow, will undergo season-ending surgery, manager Craig Counsell said.
Source: ESPN

Denver blueliner, 2024-25 NCHC player of the year Buium leaves Pioneers after sophomore season, inks NHL deal with Wild - College Hockey | USCHO.com
Denver sophomore defenseman Zeev Buium has signed a three-year, entry-level contract beginning this season with the Minnesota Wild. Buium is expected to
Source: College Hockey | USCHO.com

Piastri storms to controlled victory in Bahrain Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri has become the first multiple race winner of the 2025 season by taking a sublime victory in the Bahrain Grand Prix, the Australian driver putting in a cool and collected drive to seal P1 on his 50th start in F1 as well as marking McLaren’s first triumph in Sakhir.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Israel Strikes Hospital in Northern Gaza and Captures Key Part of South
No one was killed but the attack hit the Ahli Arab Hospital, a mainstay of Gaza’s decimated health care system. Separately, Israel said its troops had expanded their occupation of southern Gaza.
Source: The New York Times

International students in Pa. and N.J. have had their visas revoked by the Trump administration, sparking anxiety on college campuses
Federal agents searched dorms at Columbia and seized a Tufts student off the street, while visas were revoked for students at Rowan, Temple, and Rutgers
Source: https://www.inquirer.com

7 years after pulling out, why is Donald Trump re-engaging Iran on nuclear deal, and what does Israel want? - The Times of India
US News: Iran is not allowed to have nuclear weapons because it is a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which it signed along with most othe
Source: The Times of India

Western Michigan tops BU, nets Frozen Four title
Owen Michaels scored two third-period goals, helping Western Michigan to secure its first Frozen Four championship, in a 6-2 victory over Boston University Saturday night, a crowning achievement for a proud program that’s been in existence for 52 years.
Source: ESPN

Trump Adds Tariff Exemptions for Smartphones, Computers and Other Electronics
A long list of electronic products got a reprieve for now from at least some of the levies on China, which had been expected to take a toll on tech giants like Apple.
Source: The New York Times

At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.
Source: The New York Times

News Wrap: Israel cuts off Rafah as it expands military activity in Gaza
In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli forces said they have completely encircled Rafah in southern Gaza, the Trump administration is excluding smartphones, laptops and other electronics from tariffs, Trump said he’s in good shape after his annual physical, and the CDC says there are now more than 700 confirmed cases of measles in 25 states.
Source: PBS.org

Budapest goes ‘Gray Pride’ as protesters in muted tones mock Pride ban law
On Monday, the parliament is set to vote on a constitutional amendment that would strengthen the legal foundations for the prohibition of the Pride march. Waving gray flags, including rainbow flags turned monochromatic, more than 10,000 people joined the humourous demonstration with a serious cause in Budapest on Saturday.
Source: Le Monde.fr

Best facts and stats after Bahrain GP Qualifying
Oscar Piastri became the first repeat polesitter of the 2025 season after claiming top spot for the Bahrain Grand Prix, edging George Russell as McLaren team mate Lando Norris was sixth. Here’s a round-up of all the best facts and stats from another Qualifying session…
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Trump says he’s ‘in good shape,’ but results of his physical aren’t immediately released
President Donald Trump had an annual physical Friday and concluded, “I did well,” praising his own heart, soul and cognitive ability while noting medical reports from White House doctors may not be ready until the weekend.
Source: PBS.org

Meteor Activity Outlook for April 12-18, 2025
The American Meteor Society, Ltd. is established to inform, encourage, and support the research activities of people who are interested in the field of Meteor Astronomy

Mikal Mahdi, South Carolina inmate convicted in two separate 2004 murders, executed by firing squad
Mikal Mahdi, 42, was executed by the state of South Carolina on April 11 for the violent killing of off-duty Orangeburg Public Safety Officer James Myers in 2004.
Source: Fox News

Before a Fatal Helicopter Crash, 2 Midair Breakdowns and Unpaid Bills
The charter firm whose helicopter plunged into the Hudson River, killing the pilot and a family of five, had been struggling financially, records show.
Source: The New York Times

RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies
The nation’s health secretary addressed agency employees, asking them to shed any corporate influence. But he did not address the mass layoffs that have gutted oversight of tobacco and vapes, food safety and drug reviews.
Source: The New York Times
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After Dire Wolves Are Resurrected, Trump Administration Says U.S. Endangered Species List Should ‘Go Extinct’
After biotechnology and genetic engineering company Colossal Biosciences said it successfully created three dire wolf puppies earlier this week, the Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum shared his thoughts on resurrecting other extinct animals — and is reconsidering the endangered species list.
Source: Peoplemag

Staffers Walk Out of RFK Jr.’s Slur-Ridden Speech About Deep State
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stunned FDA staff Friday with a 40-minute tirade featuring a disability slur, “deep state” conspiracy theories, and accusations they are shills for the industries they regulate. During his bonkers rant to employees at the Food and Drug Administration, Kennedy, an anti-vaccine crusader and Trump appointee, dropped the slur “r----ded” when referring to Wassaic State School, a former institution for people with developmental disabilities that once included the word in its name
Source: Yahoo

Luigi Mangione: Lawyers ask judge to block DOJ from seeking death penalty | CNN
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing United Healthcare’s chief executive, are asking a federal judge to block the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty, calling their decision a “political stunt.”
Source: CNN

Immigration Judge Rules Khalil Can Be Deported, but Legal Hurdles Remain
The decision by a judge in Louisiana is an early victory for Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but a broader challenge is still being heard in federal court in Newark.
Source: The New York Times

Butler man arrested in Butler Township accused of threatening to kill Trump, ICE agents
A man arrested Wednesday, April 9, in Butler Township is accused of making online threats against President Donald Trump, as well as agents of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a…
Source: Butler Eagle - Butler County's great daily newspaper

China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125%, Calling Trump’s Policies a ‘Joke’
Beijing’s retaliation came after the White House ratcheted up its tariff on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax.
Source: The New York Times

Eric Dane, McSteamy of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Says He Has A.L.S.
The actor, who plans to return to his role on the hit show “Euphoria,” told People magazine about his diagnosis.
Source: The New York Times

Dow Jones falls more than 1,000 points amid Trump tariff announcements
Economic experts explain the consumer impact and potential domestic benefits of tariffs.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More

Indiana Houses passes amended SB 1, bill heads back to Senate for final action
After weeks of major rewrites and public outcry, the Indiana House passed an amended SB 1 Thursday in a 65-29 vote. Although the amended bill doesn’t fully align with Gov. Mike…
Source: Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

Western ‘coalition of the willing’ stumbles on reassurance force troop numbers, timeline - Breaking Defense
“We are stepping up as one ready to secure Ukraine’s future following any peace deal, we advance the momentum of that planning here today, planning to put Ukraine in [the] strongest possible position to protect its sovereignty and to deter any future Russian aggression,” John Healey, UK defense secretary, said.
Source: Breaking Defense

American Airlines plane struck on ground at Washington airport by another plane, no injuries reported
An American Airlines plane carrying at least three members of Congress at Reagan Washington National Airport was struck on the taxiway by the wingtip of another American Airlines jet, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday. American Airlines flight 5490, a Bombardier CRJ 900 headed to Charleston, South Carolina, struck American flight 4522, an Embraer E175 headed to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport, around 12:45 p.m. ET (1645 GMT), the FAA said. Representative Josh Gottheimer, a New Jersey…
Source: Yahoo

In about half of U.S. states, schools say international students are losing visas. What’s behind it.
As schools like Harvard, Stanford, Columbia and more say their students’ visas being revoked, lawyers say it’s all part of the larger plan to reduce immigration.
Source: NBC News

Will the court overturn a 1930s precedent to expand presidential power, again? - SCOTUSblog
In the two-and-a-half months since Donald Trump’s inauguration, a rush of challenges to executive orders and directives have made their way through the courts and have now started to reach the justices in earnest. Alongside those orders, Trump fired the heads of several independent government agenci
Source: ScotusBlog

A message from President Tim Sands
At last week’s community conversation, I noted how much we value the international members of our community. Representing more than 130 countries, their talent, global perspectives, and diverse ideas are an important part of our teaching and research mission. Their cultures, traditions, and histories enrich all of our lives and they are true Hokies.

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Markets Rise After Trump Pauses Most Tariffs
Stocks in Asia and Europe rallied after President Trump paused punishing global levies. But U.S.-China trade tensions accelerated, and analysts cautioned that their full effects wouldn’t be felt for weeks.
Source: The New York Times

From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’: Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs
Economic turmoil, particularly a rapid rise in government bond yields, caused President Trump to reverse course on the steep levies.
Source: The New York Times

RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps
The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.
Source: The New York Times

Wife of Weezer bassist is shot by LAPD during hit-and-run manhunt, accused of attempted murder
Jillian Shriner, the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, was shot by the LAPD in her Eagle Rock backyard. She was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Trump order threatens cancellation for over-budget, delayed Pentagon programs - Breaking Defense
The new Executive Order, signed by President Donald Trump today, gives the Pentagon 90 days to review all of its major defense acquisition programs and compose a list of poor-performing programs for potential termination.
Source: Breaking Defense

Johnson Delays Budget Vote As G.O.P. Defectors Balk
After more than an hour of labored negotiations with conservative holdouts, House G.O.P. leaders yanked their blueprint for the president’s tax and spending package, lacking the votes to pass it.
Source: The New York Times

70% Drop In U.S.-Canada Travel Is Not Just A Geopolitical Issue, It Can Be A Climate Setback
The implications stretch far beyond airline revenue. While Canada was a relatively low-carbon, close-to-home travel option for U.S. tourists, this sudden collapse risks diverting travelers toward longer-haul, higher-emission alternatives.
Source: Forbes

Ray Shero Ushered in New Era of Penguins Hockey | Pittsburgh Penguins
When Ray Shero was named general manager of the Penguins in 2006, he called Sidney Crosby’s parents and introduced himself.
He said to them, “I’m going to take care of your son, and hopefully it will go well.”
Shero, who died on Wednesday at age 62, ended up having a
Source: NHL

Wisconsin superintendent says schools will not comply with federal request to eliminate DEI programs
Wisconsin school districts won’t comply with a directive from the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs until the districts have more information.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio

US makes it clear: We will Revoke or Deny Visa if your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram posts are in support of ... - The Times of India
TECH NEWS : The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that social media activity can now impact visa approvals or lead to visa revocatio
Source: The Times of India

RFK Jr visits Arizona tribes to talk about food, gets history lesson on sovereignty
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., spoke about food availability, but his comments on AI in health care drew disapproval.
Source: The Arizona Republic

LA28 event programme marks strong commitment towards innovation and gender equality
ith a total of 351 medal events, 22 more than at Paris 2024 (329), the LA28 programme maintains the core athlete quota of 10,500, with an extra 698 quota places allocated for the five sports proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee (baseball/softball, cricket, flag football, lacrosse and squash).
Source: International Olympic Committee

Here’s which grocery store items will get more expensive because of tariffs | CNN Business
President Donald Trump, during his announcement last week of sweeping tariffs on countries around the world, called groceries an “old-fashioned” and “beautiful term.” But his policies will make America’s groceries more expensive today, supermarket executives and food industry experts say.
Source: CNN

Russia says Ukraine violated moratorium on energy infrastructure strikes six times in past day
Russia’s defence ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that Ukraine had carried out six attacks on Russian energy infrastructure over the past day, in violation of a U.S.-brokered moratorium on hitting energy infrastructure targets. Ukraine and Russia agreed to pause strikes on each other’s energy facilities last month, but both sides have repeatedly accused each other of breaking the moratorium. In statements published on the Telegram messenger app, the ministry said that Kyiv had damaged energy infr…
Source: Yahoo

Opposition to Republican Budget Plan Builds in the House Over National Debt Concerns
Conservative fiscal hawks lined up in opposition to the Senate-passed fiscal blueprint, arguing it would add too much to the nation’s debt. Its collapse would threaten President Trump’s agenda.
Source: The New York Times

A biotech company has, sort of, revived the long-extinct dire wolf | CBC News
Colossal Biosciences made a surprise announcement Monday, claiming it had brought the dire wolf back from the dead, achieving the biotech company’s first successful de-extinction. But some scientists say that while the wolves’ existence is an impressive feat, they are not exactly as advertised.
Source: CBC

Ken Paxton Says He Will Challenge Senator John Cornyn in 2026
The announcement by Mr. Paxton, the attorney general of Texas and a firebrand conservative, set up what is expected to be a blockbuster showdown in Texas.
Source: The New York Times

Cornell: Dept of Defense cancels over 75 research contracts at the University
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Guterres, at U.N., Denounces Israel’s Gaza Aid Blockade
“The floodgates of horror” have been opened for Palestinians since the collapse of the temporary cease-fire, Secretary General António Guterres said.
Source: The New York Times

UN chief says Palestinians in Gaza in ‘death loop’, demands end to blockade
Antonio Guterres has rejected Israel’s bid to control aid deliveries, calls Gaza a ‘killing field’ as blockade persists.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Trade concerns won’t be solved overnight, top Trump official says | CNN Business
(CNN) –– President Donald Trump’s US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday defended the administration’s expansive tariffs, saying that its concerns would not be resolved overnight, and in at least one case, the tariffs were about “running up the score.”
Source: CNN

China Mulling Ban on Hollywood Film Releases in Response to Trump Tariffs (Report)
Two widely followed Chinese public figures — one an editor for a state media outlet, the other the son of a former party chief — released identical outlines on Tuesday of countermeasures Chinese authorities are said to be considering in response to Trump’s tariffs.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Europe Prepares to Counter Trump’s Tariff Moves. Will Retaliation Work?
Europe wants to negotiate, but it is also trying to project strength. As Trump warns nations against retaliation, that strategy could be perilous.
Source: The New York Times

Two Chinese Citizens Captured in Ukraine While Fighting for Russia, Zelensky Says
The Ukrainian president did not suggest that they had been sent by Beijing’s military, but he pointed to their presence as further evidence that Moscow was not truly interested in peace.
Source: The New York Times

The latest Houston Heartbreak? An ‘incomprehensible’ finish in final possession vs. Florida
For Houston, this ending was supposed to be the one that erased all the others. Instead, the Cougars couldn’t even get off a shot.
Source: The New York Times

Florida swamps Houston, winning 3rd NCAA men’s basketball national championship
The Florida Gators downed Houston, denying the Cougars their first-ever title. Florida, one of a record 14 Southeastern Conference teams to make the men’s tournament, won its third NCAA championship.
Source: NPR

HHS, EPA to study fluoride in drinking water as RFK Jr. says he’ll tell CDC to stop recommending it | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services said Monday that it is reconvening the Community Preventative Services Task Force, an independent panel of public health and prevention experts, “to study and make a new recommendation on fluoride.”
Source: CNN

Supreme Court requires noncitizens to challenge detention and removal in Texas - SCOTUSblog
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted a pair of orders by a federal judge in Washington, D.C., that had barred the government from removing noncitizens who are designated as members of a Venezuelan gang under a March 15 executive order issued by President Donald Trump. By a vote of 5-4, the justices
Source: ScotusBlog

Texas Governor Sets November Election to Fill Heavily Democratic House Seat
Democrats have argued that Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, did not act faster to fill the vacant seat because he didn’t want the narrow Republicans majority in Congress to shrink.
Source: The New York Times

Nearly 150 Students Have Had Visas Revoked and Could Face Deportation
Dozens of schools, including the University of California and Harvard, said the Trump administration ended the visas of their students in recent days. For many, the reasons are unclear.
Source: The New York Times

‘Dad, help me… we were targeted by the Israelis’: Audio and video capture last moments of aid workers killed in Gaza | CNN
A CNN review of audio and video capturing the attack, photos and satellite imagery of the mass grave, along with interviews with an eyewitness, forensic experts and family members provides a detailed account of the Israeli military’s targeting and burial of clearly marked rescue crews from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, Civil Defense, and the United Nations.
Source: CNN

Conservatives look for answers, point blame following spring election losses
After a bruising Wisconsin Supreme Court defeat, conservatives are searching for answers — and some are pointing fingers.
Source: Wisconsin Public Radio

Kennedy to Kick Off Tour on Fighting Chronic Disease
After a second measles death in West Texas, the health secretary is expected to begin a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation, among other priorities.
Source: The New York Times

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Firings, Reinstating 2 Federal Board Leaders
A full appeals court panel voted 7-4 to restore Cathy Harris and Gwynne Wilcox to their positions, setting up an expected Supreme Court finale.
Source: The New York Times

A $4 Billion Sex Abuse Settlement in L.A., After Childhoods of ‘Pure Hell’
Thousands of plaintiffs, once children in Los Angeles County’s juvenile detention and foster care systems, are part of a record-breaking payout.
Source: The New York Times

Duran shares suicide attempt story in new Netflix docuseries
BOSTON -- Years before he emerged into an All-Star, Jarren Duran battled such severe depression that he attempted suicide, the outfielder revealed to Netflix in a docuseries about the 2024 Red Sox that is being released on Tuesday.
“The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox,” is an eight-part docuseries
Source: MLB.com

What’s at stake with the House v. NCAA settlement? Goodbye amateurism, hello revenue sharing
If approved, schools will be permitted to directly pay athletes through about $20.5 million in revenue sharing in the 2025-26 athletic year.
Source: The New York Times

Sources: Jays give Vlad Jr. 14-year, $500M deal
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Sunday, a no-deferral deal to keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the rest of his career.
Source: ESPN

Who is Jim Cramer? Harvard expert predicting a ‘Black Monday’ for markets
Black Monday: In 1987, the Dow Jones fell by 22.6 percent in a single day, which, according to Jim Cramer, could be repeated due to the Trump’s tariffs.
Source: Hindustan Times

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: ‘Sometimes you have to take medicine,’ says Trump as Wall Street reels from tariff shock - The Times of India
Trump tariffs news: More than 50 countries have approached Donald Trump in a bid to ease the sweeping tariffs he announced last week, according to th
Source: The Times of India

Stocks in Asia Fall Sharply, Extending a Rout Caused by Trump’s Tariffs
Futures on the S&P 500, which allow investors to trade the index before regular trading begins on Monday, added to last week’s sell-off.
Source: The New York Times

Amid anti-DEI push, National Park Service rewrites history of Underground Railroad
Since Trump took office, the park service, an agency charged with preserving American history, has changed how its website describes key moments from slavery to Jim Crow

Will There Be A Season 4 Of ‘The White Lotus’? Here’s Everything To Know So Far
The White Lotus” Season 3 has ended, but the HBO hit is far from over. Here’s everything to know about Season 4, including the likely release timeline, filming locations, and more.
Source: Forbes
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Jay North, ‘Dennis the Menace’ and ‘Maya’ Child Actor, Dies at 73: ‘Shed His Mortal Coil’
Jay North, the actor who starred as the titular character in the ‘Dennis the Menace’ television series, has died on April 6, 2025, after ‘fighting cancer for a number of years,’ PEOPLE confirmed. He was 73.
Source: Peoplemag

Man Is Shot by N.Y.P.D. After Attacking 4 Girls With Cleaver
The man may be related to the girls, who all survived, the police said. An 11-year-old called 911, and officers rushed to the house in Brooklyn where the children lived.
Source: The New York Times

Ravens Predicted to Make Trade With Bills
Like the rest of the NFL, the Baltimore Ravens are gearing up for the 2025 NFL Draft. In terms of what the Ravens could plan to do with the 27th overall pick, d
Source: Sports Illustrated

The latest from Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Heaven isn’t for ‘perfect’ people, says Young Women leader
The latest news, talks and announcements from Sunday’s sessions of LDS General Conference.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

Americans Wrestle With How Trump’s Tariffs May Change Shopping Lists
In the first weekend since President Trump unveiled broad tariffs, many shoppers sought to get ahead of expected price hikes, while others showed patience.
Source: The New York Times

Le Pen vows to fight conviction in front of supporters but large-scale protests fail to materialize | CNN
The leader of France’s National Rally (RN) party, Marine Le Pen, told supporters she would not give up despite being found guilty of embezzling European Union (EU) funds and banned from running for office, but large-scale protests against the move did not materialize Sunday.
Source: CNN

Taiwan pledges more US investment, aims to remove trade barriers after Trump tariffs
Taiwan, which has a major trade surplus with US, is among the nations hit by the new tariffs, though key exports like semiconductors remain exempt.
Source: Hindustan Times

Vietnam Urges United States to Delay Imposing Tariffs On It
In recent years, Vietnam has forged strategic and economic links with the United States, its former foe, making the steep tariff rate all the more of a shock.
Source: The New York Times

Far from being cowed by US airstrikes, Yemen’s Houthis may be relishing them | CNN
For more than two weeks, US airstrikes have pounded Houthi targets in Yemen, hitting oil refineries, airports and missile sites.
Source: CNN

Bull rider, 24, trampled to death in ‘freak accident’ at rodeo event: ‘Deeply upsetting to all of us’
Wyoming bull rider Dylan Grant, 24, died after he was thrown off a bull during an event in Texas and stepped on. He had been riding since 2018.
Source: Fox News

Defending America’s Security through Visa and Travel Restrictions on South Sudan - United States Department of State
It is time for the Transitional Government of South Sudan to stop taking advantage of the United States. Enforcing our nation’s immigration laws is critically important to the national security and public safety of the United States. Every country must accept the return of its citizens in a timely manner when another country, including the […]
Source: United States Department of State

Trump administration cancels more than a dozen international student visas at University of California, Stanford
Amid a national sweep over student visas that has hit colleges across the U.S., the Trump administration on Friday canceled more than a dozen international student visas at the University of California — including UCLA and UC San Diego — and Stanford University.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Rivers in Central U.S. Swell Rapidly as Storm Inundates Region
The rising water levels have prompted rescues and road closures. The storm, which has killed at least 14 people across the South and the Midwest, doesn’t show signs of letting up.
Source: The New York Times

Former Aides to Ken Paxton Win $6.6 Million in Whistle-Blower Case
A judge found that four whistle-blowers who accused Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, of corruption and reported him to the F.B.I. were unjustly fired.
Source: The New York Times

British Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Pauses Shipments to U.S.
The luxury automaker, which faces 25 percent import tariffs, said it was halting shipments in April as it addresses the new trading terms.
Source: The New York Times

Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past | CNN
This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space travel, and more.
Source: CNN

Auctioning off millennial saint-to-be’s relics is Satan’s work, archbishop says | CNN
Millennials will soon have their first video-gamer saint when Carlo Acutis is canonized later this month, but auctioning off relics purported to be tied to “God’s influencer” online is a no go, the Catholic Church said after an anonymous seller tried to sell strands of Acutis’ hair online.
Source: CNN

Firing of National Security Agency Chief Rattles Lawmakers
Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, who was also the head of U.S. Cyber Command, was one of several national security officials fired on the advice of a conspiracy theorist.
Source: The New York Times

Reuters: Russia arranged blow-ups of parcels with sex toys, Ukrainians involved
Russian secret services are involved in a number of parcel blow-ups in European countries, in which Ukrainians were involved, among others.
Source: Українська правда

Republicans Like to Cut Taxes. With Tariffs, Trump Is Raising Them.
President Trump’s tariffs are scrambling the Republican plan for the economy, long centered on tax cuts and growth.
Source: The New York Times

Israeli attacks kill, injure at least 100 children a day in Gaza: UN
Palestinian death toll mounts, hospitals overwhelmed as Israeli forces push deep into Gaza taking control of territory.
Source: Al Jazeera English

How to buy Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals jersey, shirts, gear, and more
Celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s milestone with new gear including jerseys, shirts, hats and more.
Source: USA TODAY

Ex-49ers, Cowboys QB Trey Lance signing one-year contract with Chargers
Trey Lance, the No. 3 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, has agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported.
Source: NFL.com

No ‘Torpedo’ bat necessary for red-hot Donovan, Herrera
BOSTON -- Long before baseball was abuzz with talk of “Torpedo” bats, Cardinals standout Brendan Donovan traveled to the Tennessee factory of his batmakers and designed lumber with relocated and larger sweet spots.
These days, those technologically advanced bats can seemingly do no wrong, regardless of which Cardinals hitter is
Source: MLB.com

IRS plans to cut up to 25% of staff, starting with closing its civil rights office, AP sources say
The IRS plans to cut as many as 20,000 staffers as part of layoffs that began Friday. That’s according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity.
Source: AP News

Boy Swept Away by Raging Waters in Kentucky as Rain Soaks Central U.S.
Waters continued to rise in communities from Arkansas to Michigan as the storm, which has killed at least eight, drenched the region. More tornadoes were also possible.
Source: The New York Times

IRS begins RIF process, VA renews ‘deferred resignation’ offer
The IRS has begun nonvoluntary layoffs through a reduction in force, and VA employees have another chance to accept the “deferred resignation” offer.
Source: Federal News Network

Judge Orders Tufts Student’s Detention Case Moved to Vermont
The student, Rumeysa Ozturk, was detained by ICE agents in Massachusetts, driven to Vermont and flown to a detention center in Louisiana, where the government was trying to argue her court case.
Source: The New York Times

In unprecedented payout, L.A. County will settle sex abuse claims for $4 billion
The $4 billion, if approved, would appear to dwarf the largest sex abuse settlements in U.S. history.
Source: Los Angeles Times

SpaceX, ULA, Blue Origin win $13.7 billion in U.S. military launch contracts through 2029
The contracts, announced April 4 by the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, are part of the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 Lane 2 procurement
Source: SpaceNews

Theodore McCarrick, former archbishop accused of sexual abuse, dies at 94 | CNN
Theodore McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington who was accused of sexually abusing minors and adults, has died, according to a statement by his successor, Cardinal Robert McElroy.
Source: CNN

Museums’ funding slashed by DOGE order. One L.A. museum vows to fight
The National Endowment for the Humanities warned museums across the country that it was slashing funding, including money previously pledged to places such as LACMA and the Japanese American National Museum.
Source: Los Angeles Times

Russian Strike Kills 16, including Six Children, Ukraine Says
The missile strike was the latest in a series of attacks that have caused civilian casualties, despite ongoing cease-fire talks. Russia said it had targeted a meeting of Western military instructors.
Source: The New York Times

US added 228,000 jobs in March as economy showed strength in buildup to Trump trade wars
U.S. employers added a surprising 228,000 jobs last month, as the American labor market continues to show resilience as President Donald Trump wages trade wars, purges federal workers and deports immigrants working in the United States illegally.
Source: AP News

Ja Morant ignored NBA’s warning with another gun gesture in Memphis Grizzlies’ win over Miami Heat | NBA News - The Times of India
NBA News: Ja Morant repeated his controversial finger gun gesture during the Memphis Grizzlies’ 110-108 victory over the Miami Heat, despite the NBA warning him
Source: The Times of India

‘Real Genius’ Director Remembers ‘Charismatic, Energetic, and Funny’ Val Kilmer
Martha Coolidge, the director of cult hit ‘Real Genius,’ remembers the “charismatic, energetic, and funny” leading man Val Kilmer
Source: Rolling Stone

Take One Last Lap in the Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition - Toyota USA Newsroom
LONG BEACH, Calif. (April 3, 2025) - Born on the track, the GR Supra is a testament to Toyota’s commitment to motorsports-bred vehicle development, blending engineering excellence, innovation, and lessons learned from the most demanding conditions that only racing can provide. For the 2026 model year, Toyota celebrates this legendary sports car with the GR Supra MkV Final Edition.
Source: Toyota USA Newsroom

After Meeting With Laura Loomer, Trump Fires National Security Council Officials
During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and Michael Waltz, the national security adviser.
Source: The New York Times

K-12 schools must sign certification against DEI to receive federal money, administration says
As a condition for receiving federal money, the Trump administration is ordering K-12 schools to they’re following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
Source: AP News

Trump Administration Probably Violated Court Order on Deportations, Judge Says
The judge, James E. Boasberg, said he was likely to wait until next week to rule on whether the White House was in contempt of court for having ignored his order.
Source: The New York Times

Congress Moves to Cut Medicaid - Medicare Rights Center
Yesterday, Senate Republicans released a budget resolution that sets the stage for significant program cuts. The House and Senate are still negotiating policy specifics, but Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act, and SNAP remain under threat. New Budget Plan Sticks to Fast-Track Timeline but Lacks Specifics Under pressure from the White House to pass a […]
Source: Medicare Rights Center

Chris Pappas Jumps Into 2026 Senate Race in New Hampshire
Mr. Pappas, a 44-year-old Democratic congressman, is the first major candidate to enter the race to succeed the retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools
State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new memo.
Source: The New York Times

Forecasters predict another active 2025 Atlantic hurricane season » Yale Climate Connections
Colorado State University’s hurricane forecasting team is calling for yet another unusually active season with 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes.
Source: Yale Climate Connections

Cultural groups across U.S. told that federal humanities grants are terminated
Among the thousands of groups affected by the sudden cessation of funds are state arts councils, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, educators and media outlets in all 50 states.
Source: NPR

Maurice Jones-Drew 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: Jets land Travis Hunter; Bears, Broncos, Raiders pick RBs
In his one and only mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Maurice Jones-Drew projects Travis Hunter to slip out of the top five, and that’s not the only surprise. Check out the complete first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Nintendo Switch 2 Leveled Up With NVIDIA AI-Powered DLSS and 4K Gaming
The Nintendo Switch 2, unveiled April 2, takes performance to the next level, powered by a custom NVIDIA processor featuring an NVIDIA GPU with dedicated RT Cores and Tensor Cores for stunning visuals and AI-driven enhancements. With 1,000 engineer-years of effort across every element — from system and chip design to a custom GPU, APIs Read Article
Source: NVIDIA Blog

Trump imposes 50% tariff on Africa’s Lesotho, the highest among nations
The move deals a harsh blow to the small, impoverished state, which Trump mocked as a place ‘nobody has heard of’.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Trump’s tariffs — if sustained — likely to push the U.S. and globe into recession, says JPMorgan
If implemented, the trade policy will raise the effective U.S. tariff rate to 25%, hurting the U.S. growth and inflation outlook, according to JPMorgan.
Source: CNBC

Netanyahu says Israel is now dividing up Gaza. What does that mean on the ground? | CNN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s military is “switching gears” in Gaza, dividing and seizing more parts of the strip, a move experts say could mean Israel establishing deeper, more long-term control over the territory.
Source: CNN

Russ ruins historic game for Jokic, Steph looks refreshed, Draymond’s issues with older era and Carmelo HOF
On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, Vince and Jason Goff react to Russell Westbrook’s blunders that ruined a historic night for Nikola Jokic, Steph Curry is refreshed and Draymond Green’s issues with past eras of the NBA.
Source: Yahoo Sports

Visas revoked for UCCS, CU Boulder and Colorado State students
Ten international students have had their visas revoked by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security across Colorado universities. The University of Colorado released a statement confirming that F-1 visas issued to four international students on its Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses were revoked. Colorado State University issued an update stating they “are aware that some CSU international students have been impacted by visa revocations and SEVIS terminations.”
Source: Colorado Springs Gazette

Student fatally stabbed at Frisco track meet, one in custody, police say
One person is in custody after a student was fatally stabbed at a high school track meet in Frisco Wednesday morning, police say.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

San Francisco Rethinks Its Free Handouts of Drug Paraphernalia
Daniel Lurie, the city’s new mayor, is scaling back a program that gives away clean foil, pipes and plastic straws for fentanyl consumption. Nonprofits will have to direct people toward treatment.
Source: The New York Times

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans
The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.
Source: The New York Times

Milbank Is the Latest Law Firm to Reach a Deal With Trump
Milbank, based in Manhattan, agreed to provide $100 million in pro bono legal services to causes supported by the president and the firm.
Source: The New York Times

Border czar Tom Homan speaks out about ICE sweep near Sackets
President Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, is speaking with 7News about an immigration case in his own backyard.
Source: https://www.wwnytv.com

Live updates: Rare level 5 of 5 threat for long-lived, EF3-plus tornadoes in effect today | CNN
A powerful, wide-reaching spring storm is threatening parts of the central and eastern US, with a life-threatening outbreak of long-lived and strong tornadoes possible in some areas. Follow here for live updates.
Source: CNN

Trump to weigh options for potential TikTok deal, sources say, with ban days away | CNN Politics
Advisers to President Donald Trump are expected Wednesday to present the president with options for a deal to invest in TikTok that involves a number of well-heeled venture capital, private equity funds and tech companies, multiple sources familiar with the discussions say, as the White House tries to cleave the popular social video app away from Chinese ownership ahead of an April 5 deadline.
Source: CNN

Judge dismisses Eric Adams case and says it cannot be brought again, defying Trump DOJ | CNN Politics
The judge overseeing the corruption case against Eric Adams has dismissed the charges against the New York City mayor, and in a spilt with the Trump Justice Department, ordered that the charges cannot be brought again.
Source: CNN

Tesla sales plunge: Biggest decline in history | CNN Business
Tesla sales plunged 13% in the first three months of this year, as the company reported the largest drop in deliveries in its history by far, as backlash against CEO Elon Musk, and growing competition from other automakers’ electric vehicles, took a large bite out of demand for its EVs.
Source: CNN

Nobel Laureate and Ex-Leader of Costa Rica Says U.S. Revoked His Visa
Óscar Arias Sánchez, twice president of Costa Rica, has been a vocal critic of President Trump, describing him as acting like a “Roman emperor.”
Source: The New York Times

Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable. At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.
Source: The New York Times

Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre was charged by cops days before crash
Virginia Giuffre, née Roberts, 41, posted a photograph on Instagram on Sunday night, allegedly from her hospital bed, claiming she had just four days left to live.
Source: Mail Online

Trump is betting the economy on his tariff theory : Consider This from NPR
In President Donald Trump’s telling, tariffs are the political equivalent of duct tape: you can use them to fix anything. For example, they’re a negotiating tool — he used the threat of tariffs to pressure Canada and Mexico to implement border policies he liked. He also sees tariffs as a revenue source that might help offset his proposed $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and as a shield to protect American manufacturing jobs from overseas competition.With all of these potentially conflicting aims, and with another…
Source: NPR

Updated timeline for severe weather in Metro Detroit on Wednesday: What to know
Check your sump pump and move valuables out of the basement, as flooding, rain, and severe weather are expected on Wednesday.
Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Calais Campbell, 38, returning to Cardinals for his 18th NFL season
Campbell, the NFL’s oldest non-quarterback, spent his first nine seasons with the Arizona Cardinals after being drafted by them in 2008.
Source: The New York Times

Last US soldier found dead after Lithuania training accident. 3 others identified
The Army released the identities of the three soldiers recovered Monday: Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., of Joliet, Illinois; Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, of Glendale, California; and Pfc. Dante D. Taitano, of Dededo, Guam.
Source: AP News

Breaking down chance of accumulating snow, 2 rounds of severe storms for SE Michigan on Wednesday
Accumulating snowfall and two rounds of severe storms are possible for Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, and some of those storms come with the risk of hail, flooding, and tornadoes.
Source: ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

As RIFs get underway, several agencies renew deferred resignation offers
At least seven agencies have relaunched their deferred resignation programs to make a “fork in the road” offer to employees, Federal News Network has confirmed.
Source: Federal News Network

Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says
The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.
Source: The New York Times

Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo, Isaiah Stewart, others suspended for Pistons-Wolves fight
There were seven technical fouls handed out during the incident.
Source: The New York Times

Professors Pushed Harvard to Resist Trump. Now Billions Are on the Line.
Harvard, the wealthiest school in the world, sought compromise amid pressure to do more to combat antisemitism. The Trump administration is examining its funding anyway.
Source: The New York Times

23 states, DC sue Trump administration over billions in lost public health funding | CNN
Democratic attorneys general in 23 states and Washington, DC, have filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Health and Human Services and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alleging that the department’s sudden rollback of $12 billion in public health funding was unlawful and harmful.
Source: CNN

U.S. Says Deportation of Maryland Man Was an ‘Administrative Error’
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was in the U.S. legally, is now in prison in El Salvador, and federal courts have no jurisdiction to order his release, the Trump administration said in a court filing.
Source: The New York Times

China’s military says it’s launching combined drills around Taiwan, testing US resolve | CNN
China’s military said Tuesday it had kicked off joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around Taiwan as a “stern warning,” days after US defense chief Pete Hegseth vowed to counter “China’s aggression” on his first visit to Asia.
Source: CNN

Aaron Rodgers, Steelers WR DK Metcalf had throwing session; Mike Tomlin appreciates ‘intimacy’ with free-agent QB
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers WR DK Metcalf conducted a throwing session over the weekend, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported. While there remains no timeline on Rodgers’ decision, Mike Tomlin said he appreciates “spending time together and getting t
Source: NFL.com

Scientists sound alarm on Trump administration’s dismantling of research funding
The Trump administration is waging a ‘wholesale assault on U.S. science’ that threatens the country’s health, economic development, national security and scientific preeminence. That’s according to an open letter published by nearly 2,000 doctors, scientists and researchers. William Brangham discussed the letter with Dr. Steven Woolf, one of its authors.
Source: PBS.org

Trump Takes Aim at Smithsonian, Wading Into Race and Biology
His executive order faulted an exhibit which “promotes the view that race is not a biological reality but a social construct,” a widely held position in the scientific community.
Source: The New York Times

IRS sidelines dozens of top IT officials seen as possible ‘blockers’ to immigration enforcement data-sharing | CNN Politics
As many as 50 senior IT professionals at the Internal Revenue Service, including some of the agency’s top cybersecurity experts, were placed on administrative leave Friday as the Trump administration finalizes controversial plans to share taxpayer data with federal immigration authorities, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
Source: CNN

Traveling to the U.S. Under Trump: Visas, Border Control and What to Know
With increasing news reports of travelers being denied entry, understanding what might prompt extra scrutiny is key. Here’s what to know.
Source: The New York Times

Murray, DeLauro, Baldwin Demand Answers on RFK Jr.’s Plans to Gut HHS - Senator Patty Murray
Top appropriators press Trump administration for details about its vast, illegal plans to unilaterally weaken and reorganize HHS—calling for the “radical transparency” it has promised but utterly failed to deliver Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations […]
Source: Senator Patty Murray

Trump Science Funding Cuts May Hurt Economy, Experts Say
Since World War II, U.S. research funding has led to discoveries that fueled economic gains. Now cutbacks are seen as putting that legacy in jeopardy.
Source: The New York Times

What holiday is today? See whether banks, DMV are open today as Cesar Chavez is remembered
Cesar Chavez, the prominent labor rights activist and co-founder of United Farm Workers, is honored on Monday, March 31. Are schools open today?
Source: The Desert Sun

Live updates: Trump news on tariffs, Elon Musk and DOGE, Russia and Iran | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is expected to impose major new tariffs in the coming days, but uncertainty still surrounds his plans after weeks of trade war whiplash. Meanwhile, Trump has ramped up his fiery rhetoric on Russia and Iran. Follow for live updates.
Source: CNN

As Rescuers Work at Collapsed Bangkok Building, Those Who Found Love There Await News
The Bangkok building razed by Friday’s quake employed men and women who had found love at work. Despite glimmers of hope, many were still beneath the rubble.
Source: The New York Times

Mensik, 19, shocks Djokovic in Miami Open upset
Phenom Jakub Mensik, 19, upset Novak Djokovic in a rain-delayed Miami Open final, keeping Djokovic at 99 career titles.
Source: ESPN

Source: Tush push ban has support in committee
At the league meetings this week in West Palm Beach, Florida, a source with direct knowledge told ESPN that the Green Bay Packers’ proposal to ban the push sneak, popularly known as the tush push, has support within the NFL’s competition committee.
Source: ESPN

Trump Orders Firing of Prosecutor Investigating One of His Donors
A Los Angeles-based federal prosecutor was reportedly fired Friday on instruction of the White House, with sources saying that it was likely due to his part in a case involving one of Trump’s top donors. Citing several sources familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Los Angeles Times reports that prosecutor Adam Schleifer was fired Friday morning at around 11 a.m. via an email that read “on behalf of President Donald J. Trump.” Carley Palmer, a former Los Angeles fe
Source: Yahoo

Trump’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Hobble Earthquake Response in Myanmar
While China, Russia and other nations have rushed emergency response teams to the devastated country, the U.S., once a leader in foreign aid, has been slow to act.
Source: The New York Times

Lepodisiran, ALPACA, and Lp(a), with Steve Nissen, MD
Steve Nissen, MD, discusses the phase 2 ALPACA trial and how it informs the potential of lepodisiran for lowering Lp(a).
Source: HCP Live

Richard Chamberlain, TV Heartthrob Turned Serious Actor, Dies at 90
An overnight star as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s, he achieved new acclaim two decades later as the omnipresent leading man of mini-series.
Source: The New York Times

Trump roars down multiple paths of retribution as he vowed. Some targets yield while others fight
In the early part of his second term, President Donald Trump has taken action against individuals, law firms, private corporations, media companies and universities he regards as adversaries.
Source: AP News

Ukraine breaches US trust with operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, NYT says
The American side has viewed Ukraine’s operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast as a breach of trust, yet they chose not to halt their support in order to prevent the deaths of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers who were already on Russian territory.
Source: Українська правда

Violent storms threaten tornadoes and golf ball-sized hail from Illinois to eastern Texas on Sunday | CNN
A volatile weather system is poised to unleash severe thunderstorms across the central United States on Sunday, with the potential for tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds. Nearly 175 million people from Illinois to eastern Texas and beyond could be affected, as unseasonably warm air collides with a powerful cold front.
Source: CNN

Trump is using the power of government to punish opponents. They’re struggling to respond | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump is using the power of the federal government to intimidate or neuter potential sources of opposition to him: The legal establishment, academia and prominent cultural institutions, the media, the judiciary, the Democratic Party, Congress and independent government oversight.
Source: CNN

Louisiana voters reject 4 constitutional amendments, handing Landry major defeat • Louisiana Illuminator
In a stunning rejection of Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana voters turned down all four of his constitutional amendments Saturday.
Source: Louisiana Illuminator

March Madness: Duke’s Jon Scheyer filled the biggest shoes of all after Coach K left, and he appears to be a perfect fit
Duke is in the Final Four in Jon Scheyer’s third season in charge, and his team has shown it’s much more than Cooper Flagg. The Blue Devils have a collection of NBA prospects, and Scheyer has them peaking at the right time.
Source: Yahoo Sports

Rescuers in Myanmar race to find survivors as quake death toll tops 1,600
Search for survivors continues as death toll in Myanmar climbs to 1,644 and at least 11 are killed in Thailand.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Duke tames Tide for school’s 18th Final Four bid
The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils took the next step in their seasonlong quest Saturday night, defeating the East’s No. 2 seed, the Alabama Crimson Tide, 85-65, at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., to advance to next week’s national semifinal in Texas.
Source: ESPN

Feds cancel $4.3M worth of poultry, cheese, eggs to Michigan food banks
The government’s decision to cancel the food shipments has caught food banks off guard, and could lead to shortages.
Source: Detroit Free Press

Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 4 South Texas counties amid flooding
Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Saturday for four South Texas counties impacted by rainfall and flooding, according to a press release.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More

Sabalenka, ‘best player in the world,’ wins Miami
Aryna Sabalenka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, defeated Jessica Pegula on Saturday to cap off an impressive run at the Miami Open with a title, as the No. 1 seed from Belarus rolled to a 7-5, 6-2 victory in a rematch of the 2024 US Open final.
Source: ESPN

Faye Hall, American detained by Taliban, has been released
Faye Hall, an American woman who had been detained by the Taliban since February, has been freed, a source with knowledge of the release told Fox News Saturday.
Source: Fox News

Top FDA official resigns, criticizes RFK Jr. ‘misinformation’
Dr. Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official who played a crucial role in the development of COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic, has resigned, with one source telling ABC News that he was pushed out of his position by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles

F.A.A. Investigates After Air Force Jets Near Delta Plane Activate Safety Alert
Four jets came close enough to the Delta flight, which was taking off from Washington’s Reagan National Airport, to set off a collision-avoidance alert.
Source: The New York Times

Hamas agrees to Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel counters | CNN
Hamas has agreed to a new Egyptian proposal to release 5 hostages, including the American-Israeli Edan Alexander, in exchange for a renewed ceasefire, a Hamas source tells CNN.
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Boy, 15, Ran Naked into a Store After Escaping ‘Deplorable’ Home with ‘Feces and Urine Throughout.’ Now, 3 People Have Been Arrested
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse and neglect after authorities said a 15-year-old boy ran naked into a local California grocery store while ‘bound at the wrists.’ A welfare check allegedly led to the discovery of ‘feces and urine throughout’ his home.
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Photos: Partial Solar Eclipse Captivates Much of the Northern Hemisphere
The moon slipped between the Earth and the sun on Saturday, casting a shadow on our planet in parts of the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia and Africa.
Source: The New York Times

Semaglutide, or Ozempic, reduces symptoms of feared diabetes’ complication, study finds
The results of the clinical trial show that Semaglutide improved quality of life and increased the distance that participants could walk without the debilitating calf cramping
Source: The Globe and Mail

A PhD student was snatched by masked officers in broad daylight. Then she was flown 1,500 miles away | CNN
Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk was walking alone Tuesday night to meet friends at a dinner where they would break their 13-hour fast when six plainclothes officers suddenly encircled her on the street near her apartment in Somerville, Massachusetts, surveillance video shows.
Source: CNN

Top FDA Vaccine Official Resigns, Citing Kennedy’s ‘Misinformation and Lies’
Dr. Peter Marks, a veteran of the agency, wrote that undermining confidence in vaccines is irresponsible and a danger to public health.
Source: The New York Times

Columbia University’s President, Katrina Armstrong, Resigns
Katrina Armstrong is leaving the post a week after the university agreed to a list of demands from the White House.
Source: The New York Times

4 deputies from same sheriff’s office die by suicide in 6 weeks, officials say
A Texas sheriff’s office is mourning the loss of four deputies in just six weeks, according to officials.
Source: https://www.fox10tv.com

Visiting Greenland, Vance Finds the Weather and the Reception Chilly
The trip was both a reconnaissance mission and a passive-aggressive reminder of President Trump’s determination to fulfill his territorial ambitions, no matter the obstacles.
Source: The New York Times

F.C.C. Chairman Orders Inquiry Into Disney’s D.E.I. Practices
The chairman, Brendan Carr, sent a letter to the company accusing it of violating equal employment opportunity regulations.
Source: The New York Times

At least 3 people dead, hundreds rescued after severe storms flood streets in South Texas
Drenching rain along the Texas-Mexico border let up Friday, but rescues were still ongoing a day after severe storms trapped residents in their homes, forced drivers to abandon their vehicles on flooded roads and shut down an airport.
Source: PBS.org

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs higher ed bill that eliminates DEI, bans faculty strikes
Senate Bill 1 eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion programs, prevents faculty strikes and bans schools from weighing in on controversial topics.
Source: The Columbus Dispatch

CoreWeave Disappoints on Opening of Trading
The start-up, which provides the processing power to help develop A.I. systems, faces questions about its debt and the overall economy.
Source: The New York Times

Diggs: ACL, 1,000-yard history affected Pats deal
Stefon Diggs says his Patriots contract -- worth $69 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter -- is the range the wide receiver expected, in part because he is coming off a torn ACL.
Source: ESPN

Midwest, South, East Brace For Possible Strong Tornadoes, Hail, High Winds | Weather.com
The multiday severe weather threat will develop in the Midwest and South this weekend and then spread toward the East Coast by Monday. Destructive straight-line winds, large hail and strong tornadoes are all potential threats. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel

Eric Edholm 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Browns snag Abdul Carter AND Shedeur Sanders; RB to Cowboys
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Eric Edholm projects one team will land Abdul Carter AND Shedeur Sanders. Plus, the Cowboys fill a huge need. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32, and a bonus pick!
Source: NFL.com

Joaquin Phoenix, Sandra Oh, Emma Thompson and More Sign Letter Condemning Academy for Lack of Support for Hamdan Ballal
“It is an attack on all those who dare to bear witness and tell inconvenient truths,” the group of more than 500 Hollywood leaders writes The post Joaquin Phoenix, Sandra Oh, Emma Thompson and More Sign Letter Condemning Academy for Lack of Support for Hamdan Ballal appeared first on TheWrap.
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On Delivering an America First Foreign Assistance Program - United States Department of State
Foreign assistance done right can advance our national interests, protect our borders, and strengthen our partnerships with key allies. Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago. As a result, the gains were too few and the costs were too high. Thanks to President Trump, this misguided and fiscally irresponsible era is now over. […]
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Trump asks justices to intervene on Alien Enemies Act removals - SCOTUSblog
The Trump administration came to the Supreme Court on Friday morning, asking the justices to allow it to enforce an executive order that directs government officials to quickly remove, without a hearing, noncitizens who are designated as members of a Venezuelan gang. The order relies on a 1798 law t
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The vibecession is back. But a change in mood about the economy is often ‘a harbinger of things to come’: a drop in consumer spending and business investment, economist says
“If you believe the latest survey data…you would think the economy is on the cusp of a recession,” said Jeffrey Roach, LPL Financial chief economist.
Source: Fortune

Democrats outraged at Trump’s changes pour millions of dollars into 2 special elections in Florida
Democrats, with few electoral outlets for their outrage at President Donald Trump’s dramatic restructuring of the federal government, are pouring millions of dollars into two special elections in Florida. While Democratic leaders aren’t predicting outright wins in such Republican-leaning districts, they say they think they’ll exceed expectations.
Source: Yahoo

Wife of doctor accused of Pali attack: ‘He’s trying to kill me’
According to newly released court documents, Arielle Konig said her husband struck her with a rock 10 times on the head, grabbed her hair, and smashed her face into the ground.
Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Elon Musk and DOGE Aides Try a Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview
Most of Elon Musk’s associates at the Department of Government Efficiency have kept a low profile. Democrats have repeatedly criticized his effort to shrink the federal government, warning that critical services will be cut.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Targets WilmerHale, Citing Law Firm’s Connection to Robert Mueller
Mr. Mueller, who worked at WilmerHale before retiring in 2021, had investigated the Trump campaign’s ties to Russian officials during the president’s first term.
Source: The New York Times

A Video From Tufts Captures the Fear and Aggression in Trump’s Crackdown
The tactics on display in the arrest of Rumeysa Ozturk were not new — plainclothes officers, faces obscured — but as ICE actions ramp up, scrutiny may increase.
Source: The New York Times

TOLEDO REGION: Cornell stuns Michigan State with Mack goal in final seconds of NCAA regional game - College Hockey | USCHO.com
TOLEDO, Ohio -- Cornell just won’t let the Mike Schafer retirement tour end. The latest entry was punctuated with Sullivan Mack’s power-play goal with 10
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EPA offers industrial polluters a way to avoid rules on mercury, arsenic and other toxic chemicals
As part of a push to roll back dozens of environmental regulations, the Trump administration is offering coal-fired power plants and other industrial polluters a chance to receive exemptions from rules requiring them to reduce emissions of toxic chemicals, including mercury, arsenic and benzene.
Source: AP News

US-Canada relationship faces fundamental change amid trade threats, Canadian PM warns | CNN
“It’s clear the US is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that with comprehensive negotiations, we could reestablish an element of confidence but there will be no going backwards,” the Canadian leader said.
Source: CNN

King Charles taken to hospital after cancer treatment ‘bump in the road’
(Reuters) -Britain’s King Charles spent a brief time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said, with royal sources saying it was just a “minor bump in the road”. The 76-year-old king has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate. The palace said he had returned to his home Clarence House, and…
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Flyers fire John Tortorella with 9 games left in Year 3 of tenure
John Tortorella was fired Thursday. The head coach, stewarding the Flyers’ rebuild, was 28-36-9 in Year 3 behind the team’s bench.
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Charles Davis 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Patriots nab Travis Hunter; Cowboys, Commanders select WRs
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Charles Davis projects the New England Patriots to land two-way star Travis Hunter. Plus, a pair of NFC East squads get WR help. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Adam Silver to pitch NBA owners on new European pro league: How it might look, who could join
The venture could include 16 teams, defectors from the EuroLeague and new franchises in major markets like Paris and London.
Source: The New York Times

Kristi Noem tours El Salvador’s hell-hole CECOT prison ahead of negotiations for more gangbanger deportation flights
Noem, 53, arrived at the Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT), where 250 suspected Tren de Aragua and MS-13 gang members were shipped from the US by President Trump earlier this month.
Source: New York Post

Immunization funding pulled by Trump administration, Minneapolis Health Department says
Federal COVID-19 immunization funding has been pulled back by the Trump administration, the Minneapolis Health Department announced on Wednesday.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

Trump Floats Chinese Tariff Cuts in Exchange for TikTok Deal
The social media app could shut down on April 5 unless it is sold to a new non-Chinese owner. Mr. Trump issued an order delaying the enforcement of a federal ban, and told reporters he could extend that delay, if necessary.
Source: The New York Times
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Lubbock health official says federal funding cuts will hurt efforts to contain measles outbreak
In Lubbock, federal grants helped hire workers to help with measles testing, vaccination to combat the outbreak that has spread to 15 counties.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Marvel Unveils ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast With MCU Mainstays and ‘X-Men’, ‘Fantastic Four’ Stars
Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU with other confirmed actors including stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston, ‘X-Men’ stars like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, and a good chunk from the studio’s ‘Thunderbolts.’
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Tracking showers and storms in San Antonio area
Heavy rainfall to affect the area through Friday morning.
Source: San Antonio News, Texas News, Sports, Weather from KSAT.com, Expect More

Social Security Administration backtracks on some ID requirements after backlash
The Social Security Administration said Wednesday that people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income who are not able to use agency’s online portal, can complete their claim entirely over the phone instead of at an office.
Source: AP News

Vehicle Carrying 4 U.S. Soldiers Is Found in a Lithuanian Swamp, Officials Say
A U.S. military official said the soldiers were on a training mission when their heavy vehicle sank in a swamp in eastern Lithuania, near the border with Belarus.
Source: The New York Times

Top-five mock draft with Stefon Diggs in New England, Russell Wilson in New York
Inside: Why the Giants signed Wilson, Patriots added Diggs and mocking the top five picks of the 2025 draft.
Yesterday saw a receiver finally take the Patriots’ money and the Giants add Russell Wilson to a room with Jameis Winston, Tommy DeVito and DeVito’s agent. This deserves a Netflix series titled “Quarterback?” This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. Late yesterday evening brought two anticipated…
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Austin borrower sues Education Department after monthly student loan payments increase by over 300%
Ashley Morgan filed the federal lawsuit after the agency quietly halted access to income-driven repayment plans. Morgan’s payment of $507 per month is skyrocketing to $2,463.
Source: KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station

Ross Hodge Named West Virginia Head Men’s Basketball Coach - West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Ross Hodge, who has won 80% of his games as a head coach and is considered one of the nation’s top defensive masterminds, has been named the
Source: West Virginia University Athletics

Every ‘X-Men’ Actor in the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Cast: Channing Tatum, Patrick Stewart, James Marsden, Ian McKellen and More
From Channing Tatum’s Gambit to Ian McKellen’s Magneto and James Marsden’s Cyclops, here are all the X-Men stars joining “Avengers: Doomsday.”
Source: Variety

GameStop Announces Proposed Private Offering of $1.3 Billion of Convertible Senior Notes
GRAPEVINE, Texas, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GameStop Corp. (NYSE: GME) (“GameStop”) today announced that it intends to offer, subject to market…
Source: GlobeNewswire

GameStop is closing a ‘significant number’ of stores and will invest heavily in bitcoin | CNN Business
After GameStop closed about a quarter of its locations within the past year, shuttering 1,000 stores across the world, the company said it’s not close to done. And as the struggling company closes stores, it will invest cash in cryptocurrencies.
Source: CNN

QB Russell Wilson signing with Giants on one-year, $10.5M deal
Russell Wilson is signing a one-year, $10.5 million deal with the New York Giants, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported Tuesday.
Source: NFL.com

Russia, Ukraine agree to sea, energy truce; Washington seeks easing of sanctions
The United States reached deals on Tuesday with Ukraine and Russia to pause attacks at sea and against energy targets, with Washington agreeing to push to lift some sanctions against Moscow in its latest step toward endorsing Russia’s positions.
Source: KSL.com

Texas Prosecutors Will No Longer Pursue Death Penalty in El Paso Shooting
The gunman, who killed 23 people at a Walmart in 2019, was previously sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms after pleading guilty to federal hate crimes.
Source: The New York Times

Analysis: The US may have a deal with Russia and Ukraine. But with the Kremlin, there’s always a rub | CNN
US President Donald Trump, who insists he remains determined to end the bloodshed in Ukraine, has found himself confronted with the complex reality of even pausing this brutal war, exploited by Putin’s tough and seasoned negotiators.
Source: CNN

Trump administration highlights drug cartels as major national security threat but omits climate change | CNN Politics
The US intelligence community’s annual threat assessment led with the threat from drug cartels for apparently the first time in the report’s nearly 20-year history, according to Senate Intelligence Chairman Tom Cotton and a CNN review of previous assessments, highlighting a top agenda item for President Donald Trump.
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Amazon’s Spring Sale Is Bursting with Some of the Best Deals I’ve Seen as a Shopping Writer
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale 2025 just kicked off, and I found the best deals to grab as an Amazon shopping expert. Shoppers can save on Apple AirPods, Coach bags, Levi’s jeans, Estée Lauder skincare, and so much more, with prices starting at $15
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Pope concelebrates Mass, continues therapy at Santa Marta - Vatican News
Pope Francis is continuing with treatment, physical therapy, and concelebrating Mass at his residence of Casa Santa Marta, the Holy See Press Office…
Source: Vatican News

Death of former Yankees star Brett Gardner’s 14-year-old son may have been caused by asphyxiation related to food poisoning | CNN
Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, may have died from asphyxiation related to food poisoning, Costa Rican officials told CNN on Tuesday.
Source: CNN

Stanford Football Program Statement from Andrew Luck
Stanford Football makes head coaching change, effective immediately, as announced by General Manager Andrew Luck on Tuesday.
Source: Stanford University Athletics

‘People will die based on these decisions’: Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of HIV studies | CNN
The NIH has eliminated funding for dozens of HIV-related research grants, according to a US Department of Health and Human Services database that was updated last week, halting studies and threatening patient care across the country. Several researchers said the cuts put a stop to hopes of ending HIV in the US and around the world.
Source: CNN
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Majority of Producer Rodney Jones’ Claims Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed
Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones’ RICO, emotional distress and breach of contract allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs were dismissed by a Southern District of New York judge on Monday, March 24. However, the judge also ruled that some of the producer’s claims against Combs can move forward.
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Cam Ward looked like NFL Draft’s No. 1 pick at pro day. Now a clear QB picture is emerging for the Titans, Browns and Giants.
Before the workout, Ward caught the glance of Titans execs and let them know where he expects to be selected. “I said, ‘I’m solidifying it today.’ They know what I said. I made sure they heard me.”
Source: Yahoo Sports

Pilot, 2 children aboard missing plane found alive after hours on wreckage, family says
The pilot of a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser that was reported overdue Sunday night and two juveniles were found alive Monday after an overnight search for the plane on Tustumena Lake.
Source: https://www.alaskasnewssource.com

Columbia Student Hunted by ICE Sues to Prevent Deportation
Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7, participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration agents visited residences looking for her.
Source: The New York Times
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Texas A&M can’t ban “Draggieland” drag show, federal judge rules
Judge Lee H. Rosenthal said the student group that organizes Draggieland, the Queer Empowerment Council, was likely to succeed in showing the ban violates the First Amendment.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Alina Habba Is Trump’s Pick for Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
Alina Habba, who defended President Trump against E. Jean Carroll’s sexual abuse and defamation claims, will oversee the work of about 150 prosecutors.
Source: The New York Times
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Brett Gardner and Family Were on Vacation in Costa Rica When Son Miller, 14, Fell Ill and Died
Brett Gardner’s family was on vacation in Costa Rica when the former Yankee’s son Miller, 14, fell ill and died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 23, PEOPLE can confirm.
Source: Peoplemag

Lionizing Mark Twain, Conan O’Brien Subtly Skewers Trump
In accepting the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the comedian mounted a bristling political attack artfully disguised as a tribute.
Source: The New York Times

Former Utah Rep. Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman elected to the US House, has died
Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday. She was 49. Love had been undergoing treatment for brain cancer prior to her death.
Source: AP News

Stocks rally as Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ is looking like yet another tariff retreat | CNN Business
For more than a month, President Donald Trump and his administration have been promoting April 2 as a kind of tariffs Super Bowl, during which all of his many promised import taxes will go into effect. But as he has demonstrated many times before, Trump once again appears to be offering a lot of hype and little action.
Source: CNN

Rallying Anti-Musk Donors, Liberal Judge Raises $24 Million in Key Court Contest
With Elon Musk backing her conservative opponent, a Wisconsin judge seeking a seat on the state’s top court has amassed what is believed to be a record war chest for a judicial campaign.
Source: The New York Times

Wildfires in the Carolinas burn more than 6000 acres, prompting evacuations, a burn ban and National Guard deployment | CNN
High temperatures, strong winds and low humidity are causing a group of wildfires to spread rapidly through western North Carolina, risking further damage to areas already ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Source: CNN

Greenland’s prime minister slams ‘highly aggressive’ visit by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance | CNN
Greenland’s prime minister said a planned visit to the island by US officials, including second lady Usha Vance, is “highly aggressive,” plunging relations to a new low after President Donald Trump vowed to annex the autonomous Danish territory.
Source: CNN

Mia Love, First Black Republican Woman Elected to Congress, Dies at 49
Ms. Love, who represented Utah in Congress from 2015 to 2019, was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2022.
Source: The New York Times

Mia Love, Utah’s history-making former congresswoman, dies at 49
Mia Love, who was the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress and the first Black member of Congress from Utah, is dead at age 49 after a three-year battle with brain cancer.
Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

Colorado woman arrested after dementia-stricken mother, 76, mauled to death in home with 54 neglected dogs
“Detectives learned that while LaVonne Hoff was left alone, she was attacked by the dogs that were loose in the home,” police said, citing an autopsy report that determined she died from a dog attack.
Source: AOL.com
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A Mom with Dementia Was Allegedly Left Home Alone with Dozens of Dogs That Killed Her. Now, Her Daughter Has Been Charged
Colorado resident Jessica Hoff is facing a criminal negligence charge and more than 50 counts of animal cruelty after she allegedly left her 76-year-old mother, LaVonne Hoff, home alone with dozens of dogs.
Source: Peoplemag
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Tiger Woods Goes Instagram Official with Vanessa Trump with Snuggled-Up Photo: ‘Love Is in the Air’
Tiger Woods and Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., have made their relationship Instagram official, with the golf star sharing a snuggled-up photo of the pair. PEOPLE first confirmed on March 13 that Woods and Vanessa had been quietly dating for several months.
Source: Peoplemag

Baylor Bears vs. Duke Blue Devils Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections, DFS Projections and Player Prop Projections - Sunday 03/23 19:04 PM - SportsLine.com
Picks, odds, and game forecast for Bears at Blue Devils on Sunday 03/23 19:04 PM in Blue Devils
Source: SportsLine

Schumer Again Defends Decision to Avoid Shutdown Amid Calls to Resign
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the minority leader, said a government shutdown would have been “10 or 20 times worse” than the Republican stopgap spending bill.
Source: The New York Times

Mark Carney Calls Snap Elections in Canada Amid Trump Threats
Mark Carney, who has only been prime minister for 10 days, has called for a general election to be held on April 28.
Source: The New York Times

North Carolina Wildfires Scorch More Than 2,000 Acres
Forecasters posted an elevated fire-weather risk for an area from northern Georgia, through western portions of the Carolinas and into central Virginia.
Source: The New York Times

Sources: Texas nearing deal with Xavier’s Miller
Less than a week after appearing in the First Four of the NCAA tournament, where it lost to Xavier, Texas on Sunday informed coach Rodney Terry that he has been fired, with athletic director Chris Del Conte later saying the decision was “very difficult.”
Source: ESPN

Israeli Cabinet Moves to Fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, contends the top lawyer sought to undermine him. His critics in Israel call it part of a purge of those he considers disloyal.
Source: The New York Times

Noor Abdalla on the arrest of her husband, Mahmoud Khalil: “I was terrified”
In her first TV interview, Noor Abdalla, a U.S. citizen, says the White House is mischaracterizing Khalil and his role in campus protests against Israel’s attacks on Gaza, as the Trump administration seeks to deport him – a legal resident.
Source: CBS News

50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says | CNN
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza since Israel’s war with Hamas began, the territory’s health ministry said Sunday, a grim milestone for a war with no end in sight as Israel resumes fighting and warns of even tougher days ahead.
Source: CNN

Bulls dominate Lakers behind Josh Giddey’s historic stat line, 146-115 | Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey was the first player in NBA history with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds, 15+ assists and 8+ steals in a game, coming just two steals shy of t…
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‘Severance’ cast on the ‘complicated love tetrahedron,’ those Ricken goat theories, and what’s ahead for Season 3
If the Season 2 finale of Severance had you seeing red, that’s exactly what the producers intended. The bold new color palette — which was introduced so memorably in the final frame of the episode — was just one of the burning questions discussed in a standing room only Q&A on Saturday with the Apple …
Source: Yahoo

Colorado woman with dementia attacked, killed by daughter’s sick dogs, police say; daughter charged
A Colorado woman is facing charges related to the death of her mother after police say the mom, who had dementia, was attacked by her daughter’s dogs. Police found a total of 54 dogs between two properties connected to the daughter.
Source: CBS News

Academia Confronts a Watershed Moment at Columbia, and the Right Revels
Threatened with losing $400 million in federal funding, the university agreed to overhaul its protest policies and security practices.
Source: The New York Times

Former US attorney for Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber found dead at 43
Jessica Aber, former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead Saturday morning, the Alexandria Police Department said. She was 43 years old. The cause and circumstances of Aber’s death are still under investigation and will be determined by The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia, according to APD. After receiving a report of…
Source: NBC4 Washington

Florida boat capsizes, leaving 1 person dead; Coast Guard searching for 3 others, including 2 children
Three passengers remain missing after a boat capsized in the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. Four others were rescued, and one person was found dead.
Source: Fox News

Kitty Dukakis, former first lady of Massachusetts, dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, who spoke openly about her struggles with depression and addiction, has died.
Source: PBS.org

NFL QB Rumors: Rodgers, Wilson, Ward
The waiting game continues as we anticipate an Aaron Rodgers decision that should have a domino effect on other decisions around the NFL…
Source: profootballrumors.com

George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight
The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.
Source: The New York Times

Trump revokes legal status for 530,000 immigrants in the US
Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans could face deportation from April 24.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Israel Resumes War in Gaza With Plan To Conquer Strip
JERUSALEM—When Israel’s defense minister on Friday threatened to take the Gaza Strip from Hamas piece by piece, he was not just sabre-rattling. Rather, Israel Katz was describing a war plan that already appeared to be underway. Amid airstrikes across Gaza starting early Tuesday, Israeli ground forces on Wednesday retook much of the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza and on Thursday entered the cities of Beit Lahiya in the north of the strip and Khan Younis and Rafah in the south, according to military offi…
Source: Washington Free Beacon

Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Biden, Harris, Clinton and More
The tally of names read like President Trump’s enemies list, from Letitia James to Liz Cheney.
Source: The New York Times

Historic U.S. Open Cup Matches Showcase Excitement And Milestones
March 21, 2025, saw a night of thrilling soccer action in the first round of the 2025 U.S. Open Cup as several teams made a mark, showcasing talent, determination,…
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Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers
Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing and information company. The California-based company has publicly reported that it is in financial distress and stated in securities filings that there is substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Source: State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

Homeland Security revokes temporary status for 532,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans
The Department of Homeland Security says it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about a month.
Source: AP News

U.S. to revoke legal status of more than a half-million migrants, urges them to self deport
A total of 532,000 migrants from from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela entered the U.S. under the CHNV policy.
Source: CBS News

Letter to the Editor: Finstad support for Trump hurting farmers - Austin Daily Herald
Many farmers voted for Finstad and Trump because he promised less regulation and greater prosperity for America’s farmers, but Trump’s DOGE efforts, tariff wars and the USAID shutdown are all hurting southern Minnesota farmers by: Provoking harmful trade wars: Canadian buyers can’t trust the stability of U.S. exports with Trump in office, and Canadians are […]
Source: Austin Daily Herald

Air Force Chief: How the New F-47 Will Improve on the F-22
The Air Force is promising upgrades in range, stealth, schedule, cost, and number of airframes for its F-47 fighter compared to the F-22.
Source: Air & Space Forces Magazine

Texas Measles Outbreak May Continue for a Year, Officials Say
Vaccination efforts have faltered, and many residents have turned to alternative treatments endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary.
Source: The New York Times

FRIDAY DEBRIEF: What next after Hamilton’s surprise pole?
Lewis Hamilton tore the formbook to shreds to take a remarkable pole position in Sprint Qualifying at the Chinese Grand Prix as pre-event favourites McLaren slipped up. It sets up a tantalising weekend, kicking off with the first Sprint of the year, ahead of Qualifying and Sunday’s Grand Prix showpiece.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Defense Department Reassesses Archived Content
Defense Department personnel are reviewing archived content to determine if it was mistakenly removed or, in other cases, if it can be edited to make it eligible for reposting.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Sudan’s Army Retakes the Presidential Palace in Khartoum
Two years into a civil war, troops recaptured the palace in Khartoum, routing a paramilitary foe. Civilians have been trapped in the middle in a city with an apocalyptic air.
Source: The New York Times

Alaskans could pay heavy price as Social Security Administration moves to increase in-person identity checks
Residents in remote villages will have to pay several hundred dollars to fly into Social Security offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, Alaska leaders say. There are other challenges, including English language barriers and unreliable internet.
Source: Anchorage Daily News

ESPN & ABC’s 2025 WNBA Regular Season Schedule
ESPN and ABC today, in conjunction with the WNBA, unveiled their 2025 regular season broadcast schedule. ESPN, which has aired the WNBA since the league’s inception in 1997, will tip off its 29th consecutive season on Saturday, May 17, with expanded coverage across ESPN, ABC, Disney+, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes (Spanish).
Source: ESPN Press Room U.S.

Administration’s Details on Deportation Flights ‘Woefully Insufficient,’ Judge Says
In an angry order, the judge, James E. Boasberg, told the Trump administration to explain why he should not find that officials had violated his instructions for the flights to return to the United States.
Source: The New York Times

Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to enable parents, teachers, and
Source: The White House

USMNT vs. Panama: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
Tonight’s USMNT Starting XI vs. Jamaica: 1-Matt Turner; 3-Chris Richards, 4-Tyler Adams, 6-Yunus Musah, 8-Weston McKennie, 9-Josh Sargent, 10-Christian Pulisic, 11-Tanner Tessmann, 13-Tim Ream (capt.), 19-Joe Scally, 21-Tim Weah
Source: U.S. Soccer Federation

Top Democrats reach deal on budget with more cuts, some tax increases
After weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations among top Democrats, an agreement on a new state budget appears imminent.
Source: The Baltimore Banner

Edible Arrangements introducing THAT type of edible to Texas
Edible Brands, the parent company behind the iconic Edible Arrangements, is introducing a new type of edible and launched its program in Texas.
Source: Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2

Man Last Seen With Missing Student Leaves the Dominican Republic
The man, Joshua Steven Riibe, was never named as a suspect in the disappearance of Sudiksha Konanki in Punta Cana, but he said he had not been allowed to leave the Dominican Republic.
Source: The New York Times

Live Blog: Suspect in Troy hospital parking garage shooting taken into custody in Macomb Township
One person was shot in a “targeted incident” in a parking garage at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital on Thursday morning. The shooting involved two employees, police say.
Source: WXYZ 7 Action News Detroit

Delta plane that crashed at Pearson airport was travelling at high rate of descent, prelim report suggests | CBC News
The proximity warning system aboard the Delta Air Lines flight that crashed at Pearson airport last month sent an alert indicating a high rate of descent less than three seconds before the plane touched down, according to a preliminary report that’s part of an ongoing investigation by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada
Source: CBC

In Rush to Release Kennedy Files, Personal Information Went Public, Too
Social Security numbers and other personal details were included in the 64,000 pages of documents that the Trump administration declassified this week.
Source: The New York Times

This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.
Source: CNBC

Reinstated, but Not Back to Work: Fired Workers Linger in ‘Limbo’
More than a dozen federal agencies have reinstated employees and immediately placed them on administrative leave, according to court filings.
Source: The New York Times

Zelensky agrees to pause on attacks on energy, but questions remain about what Trump and Putin hammered out | CNN Politics
The White House is ramping up its efforts to make good on President Donald Trump’s long-held promise to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with Washington, Moscow and Kyiv all expected to send officials to Saudi Arabia for meetings in the coming days.
Source: CNN

Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal.
Source: The New York Times

Lakers vs. Nuggets odds, how to watch, prediction, free 2025 NBA picks, props, bets for Wednesday, March 19
The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its best bets for Wednesday’s Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers game on ESPN
Source: CBSSports.com

Greenpeace Is Ordered to Pay Energy Transfer, a Pipeline Company, $660 Million
The environmental group had said the lawsuit, over its role in a protest movement, could mean an end to its operations in the United States.
Source: The New York Times

Israeli Ground Forces Seize Part of Gaza Corridor, Raising Pressure on Hamas
Israel said it recaptured an area from which it withdrew in the recent cease-fire, in the most significant ground operation since the truce with Hamas collapsed.
Source: The New York Times

Far From Giving Ground, Putin Digs In With His Demands on Ukraine
Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held.
Source: The New York Times

Movie Review: ‘Snow White’ is no poisoned apple but it doesn’t whistle
Good intentions, like swirling bluebirds, flutter through the new live-action “Snow White.” But all those well-meaning efforts add up to a mishmash of a fable, caught in between now and once upon a time, writes Associated Press Film Writer Jake Coyle in his review.
Source: AP News

U.S. Institute of Peace Sues DOGE and Trump Over ‘Lawless Assault’
The institute, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting peace, sued President Trump and Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting team over the administration’s attempts to dismantle it.
Source: The New York Times

Colorado researchers warn of lost advances and a lost generation of scientists due to federal cuts
A collection of scientists, all pursuing breakthroughs in their fields, and top administrators, held a roundtable discussion to tell their stories to Senator Hickenlooper
Source: Colorado Public Radio

The Boeing Starliner astronauts have returned to Earth after nine long months—but their $150,000 salary won’t come with overtime
In comparison, bankers in New York make an average of $111,000 annually, without the risk of being exposed to an indefinite stay in dark, noiseless, uninhabited space.
Source: Fortune

As Vt. towns recover from flooding, Trump launches FEMA changes
As numerous Vermont communities continue to face the economic impacts of catastrophic flooding over the past two years, the Trump administration has begun plans to change how FEMA operates.
Source: https://www.wcax.com

7,000 IRS workers ‘reinstated’ — but not yet returning to work
An email from the acting IRS commissioner, citing a federal court order, says certain probationary employees will receive salaries, back pay, and benefits but are “not [to] report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance.”
Source: Journal of Accountancy

Euclid opens data treasure trove, offers glimpse of deep fields
On 19 March 2025, the European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Here, hundreds of thousands of galaxies in different shapes and sizes take centre stage and show a glimpse of their large-scale organisation in the cosmic web.
Source: European Space Agency

Putin Agrees to Limits on Energy Targets but Not Full Ukraine Cease-Fire
In a call with President Trump, Russia’s leader agreed to pause strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine also appeared willing to accept such a halt, though it fell short of the unconditional cease-fire the country had already agreed to.
Source: The New York Times

Kupp ready for his ‘new adventure’ with Seahawks
Seattle wide receiver Cooper Kupp, 31, displayed his Seahawks jersey on Tuesday, telling reporters that he’s excited as he steps “into this new adventure, this new place, this new chapter in my career,” following a standout run with the Los Angeles Rams.
Source: ESPN

Pentagon history purge highlights which stories are told and why others are ignored
The Trump administration’s efforts to strip diversity, equity and inclusion prompted the Defense Department to remove thousands of pages and images honoring the contributions of women and people of color. The Pentagon is restoring some of those web pages, saying the removal was a mistake. For a deeper look at what stories are told and which are ignored, Geoff Bennett spoke with Don Moynihan.
Source: PBS.org

Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians
The Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians -- and 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.
Source: ABC News

Canada Bolsters Arctic Defenses as Trump Sets His Sights North
As President Trump talks about U.S. dominance of the Arctic, Canada says it will spend billions to defend the region, including buying new radar technology from Australia.
Source: The New York Times

Australia’s ‘biggest defence export’ was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump
For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia’s world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt.
Source: ABC

‘We Finally Got You.’ Immigrant-Rights Advocate Arrested in Colorado.
Jeanette Vizguerra, who made national news evading deportation in a church basement, is the latest activist to be taken into custody by federal immigration agents.
Source: The New York Times

Justin Eichorn, Minnesota Lawmaker, Tried to Meet With Underage Prostitute, Police Say
The arrest of Justin Eichorn, a Republican senator, leaves both parties in the closely divided State Senate with a lawmaker facing felony charges.
Source: The New York Times

Elon Musk’s Role in Dismantling USAID Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds
It appears to be the first time a federal judge has acted to constrain Elon Musk, a top adviser to President Trump. The judge also ordered agency functions be partially restored, though that relief could be temporary.
Source: The New York Times

Parents of Missing Student Believe They Know What Happened to Her
Sudiksha Konanki’s parents have been forced to come to terms with their daughter’s disappearance, reverting to the likelihood that she drowned. The 20-year-old’s parents Subbarayudu and SreeDevi Konanki confirmed on Tuesday that they now believe they lost their daughter to the unpredictable ocean when she was strolling on the beach early on the morning of March 6, the New York Post reported. “Both sides of the authorities have shown us how high the ocean waves were at the time of the incident, a
Source: Yahoo

Minnesota senator arrested, accused of soliciting minor for prostitution
A Minnesota Senator from Grand Rapids was arrested, accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution.
Source: FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul

A letter to Cleveland Browns fans in Northeast Ohio and beyond on our stadium process
Cleveland Browns Home: The official source of the latest Browns headlines, news, videos, photos, tickets, rosters, stats, schedule, and gameday information
Source: clevelandbrowns.com

Two Men Found Guilty in Theft of $6 Million Gold Toilet
The glimmering commode, an artwork by Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen during a break-in at Winston Churchill’s ancestral home in 2019.
Source: The New York Times

Daniel Jeremiah 2025 NFL mock draft 3.0: Giants, Steelers, Titans pick QBs; Cowboys select WR
In his third mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah has three teams filling voids at quarterback, while the Cowboys stay in-state to find their next playmaker. See his full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Hungary: Pride ban is full-frontal attack on LGBTI people and must not be signed into law
Reacting to the passing of a bill that will ban Pride marches in Hungary and allow authorities to impose fines on organizers and participants as well as use facial recognition software to identify attendees, Dávid Vig, Director of Amnesty International Hungary, said: “This law is a full-frontal attack on the LGBTI community and a blatant […]
Source: Amnesty International

Players file suits vs. ATP, WTA: ‘Tennis is broken’
Multiple lawsuits were filed Tuesday by the PTPA and 22 players against the ATP, WTA, ITF and ITIA, alleging anticompetitive business practices, monopolizing of professional tennis and systemic abuse.
Source: ESPN

2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, scores, TV channels for the men’s tournament
Here’s the schedule and bracket for the 2025 NIT, which begins with the first round on Tuesday, March 18 and goes through Thursday, April 3.
Source: NCAA.com

What medical experts are saying about Texas’ ongoing measles outbreaks, treatments
The College of American Pathologists came together to discuss this measles outbreak to address some concerns, believing the number of measles cases in Texas is an underestimation of how much of the disease is actually out there.
Source: Click2Houston | Houston News, Texas News, Weather, Sports | KPRC 2

Official: Roughly 21,000 DOD Civilians Volunteered for Deferred Resignation
As part of DOD’s effort to align its civilian workforce with national security priorities, the department has been actively processing Deferred Resignation Program applications while working to
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Small Plane Crashes Off Roatán Island in Honduras, Killing 12
The police said five people had survived the crash off Roatán Island, a tourist destination known for its diving spots.
Source: The New York Times

Chinese Nationalists Praise Trump’s Cuts to Voice of America
Beijing has long criticized the outlet, as well as Radio Free Asia, for highlighting human rights abuses in China.
Source: The New York Times

At Kennedy Center, Trump envisions remaking Honors, suggests he could host
Trump and his board suggested several artists for Kennedy Center Honors including Sylvester Stallone, Andrea Bocelli, Elvis Presley and Babe Ruth.

Trump Visits the Kennedy Center and Muses on Hosting its Honors Gala
The president had harsh words for “Hamilton,” which canceled a planned tour there after he took over the center, but seemed excited about a long-planned “Les Misérables.”
Source: The New York Times

Darnold’s center, a potential Seahawks target, now free agent
Garrett Bradbury, who was the starting center for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, is a potential fit for one of the Seattle Seahawks’ needs.
Source: Seattle Sports

Trump EEOC Hits Big Law Firms With DEI Bias Investigations (2)
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is investigating Kirkland & Ellis, Ropes & Gray, and Simpson Thacher, among other top law firms, for discrimination in their diversity programs.
Source: Bloomberg Law

Urgent: Act Now to Save IMLS
NOW is the time to speak up for museums! On March 14, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO), Continuing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy, directing further cuts to the Instit…
Source: American Alliance of Museums

Women’s NCAA Tournament bracket: UCLA, South Carolina, Texas, USC land No. 1 seeds
UCLA eclipsed 30 wins for the first time in program history, and the Bruins were rewarded with the No. 1 overall seed.
Source: The New York Times

Brown University Professor and Doctor Is Deported to Lebanon Despite a Judge’s Order
Dr. Rasha Alawieh, a kidney transplant specialist and Brown University professor who had a valid visa, was expelled in apparent defiance of a court order.
Source: The New York Times

Men’s March Madness Selection Sunday live updates: NCAA Tournament bracket, seeds, schedule
The bracket for the 2025 men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has been revealed, led by Auburn as the No. 1 overall seed
Source: The New York Times

5 reasons federal cuts are hitting veterans especially hard
For the past month, the Trump administration has been cutting federal spending, causing numerous hardships for government employees, the agencies they work for and the people they serve. But veterans are among those hardest hit, and the impact goes well beyond job loss.
Source: PBS.org

‘Absolutely Ridiculous’: Democrats Seethe at Schumer for Backing G.O.P. Spending Bill
Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, continued to face criticism from members of his own party after he reversed course and allowed the stopgap spending bill to come to a vote.
Source: The New York Times

Brown University advises all international community members to postpone, reconsider travel
One week before spring break, Brown advised international community members, including green card holders and permanent residents, to postpone international travel in a campus-wide email sent on Sunday.
Source: The Brown Daily Herald
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Soccer Star, 25, Dies After Reportedly Trying to Save Lives in Nightclub Fire: ‘His Heroic Act Will Remain in Our Memories’
Soccer player Andrej Lazarov died in the North Macedonian nightclub fire on March 16. The 25-year-old’s soccer team, FC Shkupi, claims he died attempting to save others.
Source: Peoplemag

No more lost territory, return of deported children — Kyiv names red lines for peace deal, Independent reports
“It is not reasonable to demand that, for example, Zaporizhzhia or Kherson be fully handed over — that sounds like a f*** off to us,” a high-level Ukrainian official said.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Historic Lawsuit Filed by ADC and Partners Challenging Attack on Free Speech; National Injunction Demanded - ADC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2025 media@adc.org Washington, D.C. | The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), along with co-counsel, filed a historic federal lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, challenging the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional campaign against free speech—particularly as it targets international students and scholars who protest or
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Starbucks Ordered To Pay $50 Million to Man Burned by Hot Tea in Drive-Thru Incident
Starbucks was ordered to pay Michael Garcia, a delivery driver who was burned by hot tea in a California drive-thru, $50 million, a Los Angeles jury decided on March 14, 2025. The coffeehouse chain plans to appeal the verdict, per the L.A. Times.
Source: Peoplemag

35 dead from monster storm system charging across US, spawning violent tornadoes, dust storm, blizzard
A powerful storm system that has been sweeping across the central and eastern U.S. has produced violent tornadoes, a dust storm, raging wildfires and even blizzard conditions, tragically leaving more than 30 people dead in its path.
Source: FOX Weather

2025 NIT bracket: Schedule, TV channels for the men’s tournament
Here’s the schedule and bracket for the 2025 NIT, which begins with the first round on Tuesday, March 18 and goes through Thursday, April 3.
Source: NCAA.com

US bombs Yemen, killing 24, after Houthis threaten Israel over Gaza
The Houthis had threatened to resume attacks on Israeli ships over Israel’s total blockade on the Gaza Strip.
Source: Al Jazeera English

SpaceX Dragon Docks to Station With Four Crew-10 Members - NASA
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, as the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the orbiting complex at 12:04 a.m. EDT, while the station was roughly 260 statute miles over the Atlantic Ocean.
Source: NASA

Ovechkin nets 887th, now 8 away from NHL record
In Washington’s 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, as the Capitals captain deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary with 9:06 left in the third period.
Source: ESPN

Protest Against Serbian Leader Draws Over 100,000 in Biggest Crowd Yet
The rally on Saturday in the capital, Belgrade, came as protests have spread to towns around the country and have drawn increasingly insistent calls that President Aleksandar Vucic step aside.
Source: The New York Times

Over 16K sign Democrat petition against Chuck Schumer: “Enough is enough”
“I have not seen such uniting anger across the party in a long, long time,” Charlotte Clymer, the Democrat behind the petition, said.
Source: Newsweek

Falcons keep Kirk Cousins on roster through Saturday, allow 2026 $10 million bonus to become guaranteed
More money coming due did nothing to move the Falcons off Kirk Cousins. Atlanta is keeping him on its roster through Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, meaning his $10 million roster bonus for 2026 becomes fully guaranteed, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
Source: NFL.com

American linked to missing student has passport ‘confiscated’ by Dominican authorities, lawyers say
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — The passport of Joshua Riibe, an American linked to the disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student, has been confiscated by Dominican authorities as part of an ongoing investigation, his attorneys told NBC News.
Source: Yahoo
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FBI Warns Gmail, Outlook Users About Data Stealing Scheme That Asks for Ransom — Here’s How to Stay Protected
The FBI, MS-ISAC and CISA released a joint cybersecurity advisory about the Medusa ransomware variant, advising people and organizations to use multifactor authentication and other strategies to prevent attacks from the ransomware-as-a-service provider that has targeted hundreds since 2021.
Source: Peoplemag

Israel Keeps Up Attacks in Gaza Despite Truce
In the latest strikes, the Israeli military killed at least nine people, according to the Gaza health ministry. Israel says militants were threatening its forces.
Source: The New York Times

Trump targets law firm Paul Weiss, restricting government access
President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending security clearances of Mark Pomerantz and those who work at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
Source: ABC News

Mixed bag of weather expected for Saturday: blizzard, winter storm and high wind warnings
Our spring storm system continues to bring a myriad of weather conditions, including blizzard warnings, gusty winds, freezing rain, heavy rain, and accumulating snow. Numerous warnings remain in effect statewide as this powerful system moves through.
Source: MPR News

When does March Madness start? NCAA Tournament schedule, dates
The 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed on Selection Sunday. Here’s when March Madness starts, including time, dates, and schedule.
Source: USA TODAY

Trump’s Clash With Maine Gov. Janet Mills Fuels Tensions Across State
Funding cuts, a censured lawmaker, citizen protests: The state has had a bumpy month since Gov. Janet Mills tangled with President Trump over transgender athletes.
Source: The New York Times

In Mexico, a Grisly Discovery of Piles of Shoes, Ovens and Human Remains
The authorities are investigating the discovery of cremation ovens, human remains, piles of shoes and other personal effects at an abandoned ranch outside Guadalajara.
Source: The New York Times

Friends of Big Bear Valley Provide Update on Jackie, Shadow, and Their Chicks - Victor Valley News
BIG BEAR, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) have provided an update regarding the current situation of Jackie, Shadow, and their three chicks. As of 5:30 PM, on March 14, 2025, the team has been closely monitoring the nest, but due to snow accumulation around the nest bowl, the full view is …
Source: VVNG - Victor Valley News Group

Piastri leads Russell and Verstappen during final practice
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri posted the fastest time during final practice for the Australian Grand Prix, leading the way from Mercedes’ George Russell and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, while Haas rookie Ollie Bearman endured a second costly incident of the weekend.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website

Citing its private demands, Witkoff rejects Hamas offer to free Edan Alexander, 4 dead hostages
Dismissed by Israel, Hamas terms said to be belated response to its aborted direct talks with US; Trump envoy reveals details of his ‘bridge’ proposal; Rubio calls Hamas ‘savages’
Source: The Times of Israel

Trump administration targets college and university budgets in DEI crackdown
The Department of Education announced new investigations into more than 50 colleges for alleged racial discrimination, part of President Trump’s campaign to end DEI efforts nationwide. It comes one month after an administration memo warned schools they could lose funding for considering race in admissions, scholarships, or any aspect of student life. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Sarah Brown.
Source: PBS.org

State Farm can hike rates on California homeowners — if it pauses cancellations and proves need
If State Farm is successful at proving its need for rate hikes at next month’s hearing, its interim rates will climb on June 1 an average 22% for homeowners, 15% for renters and condos, and 38% for rental dwellings.
Source: CalMatters

U.S. Arrests 2nd Person Tied to Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia
The action came less than a week after Mahmoud Khalil, a recent Columbia graduate and a prominent figure in campus demonstrations, was arrested.
Source: The New York Times

Seahawks agree to terms with ex-Rams WR Cooper Kupp on three-year, $45 million contract
Cooper Kupp is staying in the NFC West. The Seattle Seahawks have agree to terms with the former Los Angeles Rams wideout on a three-year, $45 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Friday.
Source: NFL.com

Fact check: Trump’s false claims on immigration, Biden, Ukraine in DOJ remarks | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump made multiple false claims in a Friday speech at the Department of Justice in which he discussed the legal system and crime but also a wide range of other topics, including immigration, the war in Ukraine, and former President Joe Biden.
Source: CNN

Photos Show Blood Moon Lunar Eclipse Around the World
The first total lunar eclipse in more than two years lit up the sky last night as humanity, forever fascinated with the Earth’s only natural satellite, watched.
Source: The New York Times

Alan K. Simpson, a Folksy Republican Force in the Senate, Dies at 93
A plain-spoken lawmaker from Wyoming, he balanced his conservative views with moderate stands on abortion rights, gay marriage and immigration reform.
Source: The New York Times

‘Conditions for Ukraine’s surrender’ — Why Putin’s demands for ceasefire make no sense
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s conditions for a ceasefire are unrealistic and tantamount to demanding that Ukraine disarm itself and surrender, analysts say. Putin said on March 13 that Russia was ready to agree to the U.S.-backed 30-day-long ceasefire in Ukraine but then followed by listing a number of
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Germans Reach Deal to Spend Big on Defense, Climate and More
The agreement between centrist parties, led by the likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, was billed as a response to America’s shrinking security guarantees.
Source: The New York Times

Trump administration demands Columbia overhaul academic courses in extraordinary ultimatum
The Trump administration has delivered an extraordinary ultimatum to Columbia University, threatening to permanently end federal funding to the school unless it cedes control of an international studies department and implements sweeping changes to other campus policies. In a letter sent Thursday night, federal officials said the university must immediately place its Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies Department…
Source: NBC New York

Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later.
Source: The New York Times

A strengthening storm threatens intense, long-lasting tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and a wildfire outbreak starting today | CNN
A cross-country storm will explode in strength as it moves over the central United States Friday, delivering extreme weather to millions through the weekend, including the chance of multiple strong tornadoes.
Source: CNN

DOGE, without warning, cancels leases on buildings across Nebraska - Flatwater Free Press
The cost-saving moves left federal employees in the dark and landlords frustrated. They also may affect eastern Nebraska farmers, tax help in western Nebraska and tourists in Valentine.
Source: Flatwater Free Press

Happy Holi 2025: Top 200+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to celebrate the festival of colours | Today News
Happy Holi 2025: Celebrate Holi 2025 today with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and stunning images. Share Happy Holi 2025 wishes in English to spread joy and positivity this festive season. Here are top 200+ wishes, messages, quotes and images to share with loved ones.
Source: mint

Trump Administration Must Rehire Thousands of Fired Workers, Judges Rule
A federal judge called the administration’s justification for the firings of workers with probationary status a “sham.” Another ruling barred the administration from carrying out future mass reductions.
Source: The New York Times

The EPA is rolling back environmental regulation, but most Americans support climate policies, study finds
Two-thirds of Americans support a transition to clean energy by 2050, and 3 out of 4 support regulating carbon emissions, according to a long-running Yale study. These maps show the results.
Source: CBS News

Seahawks wanted to keep Geno Smith and DK Metcalf but had to pivot, GM says
GM John Schneider thought he could resolve DK Metcalf’s trade request, while it was “pretty evident” Geno Smith and Seattle were far apart.
Source: The New York Times

As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk
The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus.
Source: The New York Times

Ukraine war latest: Russia needs war, Zelensky says in response to Putin’s preconditions for ceasefire
Key developments on March 13: * ‘Russia needs war,’ Zelensky says in response to Putin’s preconditions for ceasefire * Russia claims to retake Sudzha; Ukraine hasn’t confirmed * Ukrainian drones strike covert UAV plant in western Russia, sources claim * Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant part of peace talks, Trump says Russian President Vladimir
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Woman locked up stepson for 20 years until he lit a fire to escape, police say
Waterbury, Connecticut police said the stepson, now 32, weighed just 68 pounds when they found him. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, has been charged with kidnapping and cruelty.

Miami Beach mayor proposes ending O Cinema’s lease over showing Oscar winner ‘No Other Land,’ calling it antisemitic - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - An Oscar-winning movie has become the center of a film fight brewing in Miami Beach pitting the city’s mayor against<a class=“excerpt-read-more” href=“https://wsvn.com/entertainment/miami-beach-mayor-proposes-ending-o-cinemas-lease-over-showing-oscar-winner-no-other-land-calling-it-antisemitic/”>Read More</a>
Source: WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale

Pete Buttigieg, a Possible 2028 Contender, Won’t Run for Senate in Michigan
The former transportation secretary, who moved to Michigan from Indiana in 2022, had been seen as the most prominent potential candidate in next year’s marquee contest.
Source: The New York Times

When is Holi 2025? Find events in North Jersey for India’s Festival of Colors
Holi, the annual colorful festival that marks the end of winter and beginning of spring, will be celebrated later this month across North Jersey.
Source: North Jersey Media Group

Ukraine loses grip on key Russian territory, as Trump says peace ‘is up to Russia now’ | CNN
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining chip amid pressure to negotiate an end to the war.
Source: CNN

CNN Poll: Optimism about the economy sags as 55% say cuts to federal programs will cause harm | CNN Politics
Concerns about the nation’s economy have grown in the first months of President Donald Trump’s return to office, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, as few Americans see his policies as having helped economic conditions and 55% say his cuts to federal programs will do economic harm.
Source: CNN

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore likely to have ‘baby feet’ after arrival on earth: What is this strange condition and why does it happen to astronauts? | - The Times of India
Astronauts returning from space experience ‘baby feet,’ where their soles become hypersensitive due to microgravity. This is caused by the lack of wei
Source: The Times of India

NFL free agency live updates: Latest news, rumors, signings, cuts, best available players
The countdown is on until the new NFL league year hits at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, when players can officially sign. Here’s the latest news and more.
Source: USA TODAY

Robert Morris indicted on child sex charges, Oklahoma Attorney General says
Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Church, has been indicted on five counts of lewd or indecent acts to a child, the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office said on Wednesday.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

E.P.A. Declares ‘Greatest Day of Deregulation Our Nation Has Seen’
Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, reframed his agency’s mission, saying it is to make it cheaper to buy cars, heat homes and run businesses.
Source: The New York Times

EPA head announces sweeping plan to revoke dozens of environmental regulations
In what he called the “most consequential day of deregulation in American history,” the head of the Environmental Protection Agency announced a series of actions Wednesday to roll back landmark environmental regulations, including rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants, climate change and electric vehicles.
Source: PBS.org

Severe Weather Outbreak Likely, Including Tornadoes | Weather.com
The setup Friday through the weekend is a dangerous one in parts of the South, Midwest and East. Some tornadoes could be strong and widespread damaging winds are also a threat. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel

A message to the “Pokémon GO,” “Pikmin Bloom,” and “Monster Hunter Now” communities
Today we shared our agreement to welcome the games business of Niantic to Scopely, and would like to introduce ourselves to “Pokémon GO,” “Pikmin Bloom,” and “Monster Hunter Now” players.

Military-Crewed SpaceX Flight Set to Bring Back Astronauts
The SpaceX Crew-10 mission will launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on a quest to bring back a pair of NASA astronauts who have been on the International Space Station since June 2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Balochistan train hijack: Separatists bomb tracks, over 100 hostages rescued; 20 Pakistan soldiers, 16 militants killed - The Times of India
Pakistan News: In Pakistan’s Balochistan province, armed militants hijacked a passenger train, killing three people and taking over 450 hostages. Security forces res
Source: The Times of India

Trump’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Go Into Effect
President Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on metal imports. The move is expected to raise costs for U.S. manufacturers of cars, solar panels and other products, potentially slowing the economy.
Source: The New York Times

Republican Refers to Sarah McBride, Transgender Congress Member, as a Man
Representative Keith Self of Texas insisted on calling Representative Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender member of Congress, “Mr. McBride,” and adjourned the session when challenged about it.
Source: The New York Times

A prominent Palestinian activist’s case heads to court days after he was arrested and his green card revoked | CNN
When attorneys for Mahmoud Khalil enter the Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in New York on Wednesday, they will have one mission in mind: to get their client, a Palestinian activist, released from an ICE facility in Louisiana and back to New York to be closer to legal counsel and family.
Source: CNN

Five years later, Long COVID patients still battle life-altering impacts
Five years after COVID-19, some of the hardest-hit North Texans are still struggling to reclaim their lives.
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.
Source: The New York Times

Dow Sinks Nearly 500 Points To New 6-Month Low—As Trump Brandishes Another Set Of Tariffs
“Markets are going to go up and they’re going to go down but, you know what, we have to rebuild our country,” Trump said Tuesday, addressing the recent stock market woes.
Source: Forbes

Nine takeaways from Day 1 of NFL free agency, including what’s next for Seahawks, Vikings
Inside: Nine things you should know about the first wave of free-agent signings, plus the best short-term rentals still available. Let’s jump in. This article is from Scoop City, The Athletic’s NFL newsletter. Sign up here to receive it directly in your inbox. The top 20 signings prior to today, according to The Athletic’s Top 150 (grades by Mike Jones):
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Source: The New York Times

Jet fuel has spilled into the North Sea. Hear why it could be an environmental disaster | CNN
Environmental agencies are concerned about a potential disaster off the coast of England after a cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military, sparking a huge fire that is still burning in the North Sea. Paul Johnston, principal scientist at Greenpeace Research Laboratories, spoke to CNN about the potential environmental impact.
Source: CNN

Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.
Source: The New York Times

Navy Intends to Ramp Up Shipbuilding Through Collaborative Efforts
At a time when adversaries around the globe challenge the maritime commons, the U.S. shipbuilding industry is challenged to produce the quantity of ships at the rate required, Brett A. Seidle said.
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Katie Porter enters California governor’s race as Harris’ possible entry looms | CNN Politics
The California governor’s race isn’t waiting for former Vice President Kamala Harris to make up her mind whether she’s going to run. Former Democratic Rep. Katie Porter, who represented Orange County in the US House for three terms, announced Tuesday she’s entering the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited from running again.
Source: CNN

Source: Busy Broncos to add linebacker Greenlaw
The Denver Broncos reached an agreement with linebacker Dre Greenlaw, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday night, a veteran who now rejoins his former San Francisco 49ers teammate, Talanoa Hufanga, on coach Sean Payton’s new-look team.
Source: ESPN

Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C. referenced Trump to FBI
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a second passenger and vulgarly berating a flight attendant.
Source: CBS News

Video verified by CNN shows graphic extent of violence in Syria | CNN
Eyewitness testimonies and video verified by CNN shows Syrian government loyalists carrying out field executions, with some speaking of “purifying” the country during a, now ended, military operation against remnants of the former Assad regime. CNN’s Paula Hancocks explains what we know.
Source: CNN

U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case challenging Colorado’s conversion therapy ban. Here’s what to know
The outcome of the case, expected in 2026, could either protect or roll back conversion therapy bans across the nation.
Source: Colorado Public Radio

Ex-Raiders CB Hobbs joining Pack with $48M deal
Free agent cornerback Nate Hobbs is signing a four-year, $48 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, his agent, Gregg Linton, told ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
Source: ESPN.com

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Law Banning Conversion Therapy
Colorado, like more than 20 other states, bars licensed therapists from trying to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of minors in their care.
Source: The New York Times

Firm Targeted by Trump Over Clinton Campaign Work Hires Top Litigators
President Trump stripped Perkins Coie of access to federal buildings and personnel, citing its work for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. The firm hired Williams & Connolly, which is skilled in fighting the government, to represent it.
Source: The New York Times

Covid’s Long-Term Effects on the Lungs, Gut, Brain and More
Five years on, scientists are starting to understand how the virus can lead to long-term, sometimes invisible changes.
Source: The New York Times

2025 Players Championship: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times
How to watch the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week, including a full Players Championship TV schedule and streaming info.
Source: Golf.com

Severe Weather Outbreak, Blizzard Conditions Possible Later This Week | Weather.com
This storm will enter California and the West Coast on Wednesday with rain and mountain snow. It will then head into the central and eastern states late this week into the weekend with severe weather, snow and high winds. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Source: The Weather Channel

Phillips 66 All-Big 12 Men’s Basketball Awards Announced
Texas Tech’s JT Toppin was named Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year to highlight the 2024-25 Phillips 66 All-Big 12 men’s basketball awards, voted on by the league’s head coaches. Houston’s Joseph Tugler (defensive player), LJ Cryer (Scholar-Athlete) and Kelvin Sampson (coach) earned league superlatives after a 19-1 regular season. Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe (freshman), BYU’s Richie Saunders (most improved) and Iowa State’s Curtis Jones (sixth man) completed the Conference’s superlatives.

Book Review: ‘Careless People,’ by Sarah Wynn-Williams
“Careless People,” a memoir by a former Facebook executive, portrays feckless company leaders cozying up to authoritarian regimes.
Source: The New York Times

Rocket Companies to Acquire Redfin, Accelerating Purchase Mortgage Strategy
/PRNewswire/ -- Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT), the Detroit-based fintech platform consisting of mortgage, real estate and personal finance businesses, today…
Source: PR Newswire
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With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
Source: The Texas Tribune

Rollbacks Gut Environmental Justice Gains, Former EPA Official Says - Inside Climate News
“The worst outcome I feared is happening,” says Matthew Tejada, the former director of EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice, reflecting on changes the Trump administration has brought to the agency.
Source: Inside Climate News

China says it will grow relations with Canada on basis of mutual respect
BEIJING (Reuters) -China will continue to grow bilateral relations with Canada on the basis of mutual respect and equality, the foreign ministry said after Mark Carney won the race to lead Canada’s ruling party and become the next prime minister. Carney, a two-time central banker who has never held elected office, won the leadership race with 86% of the votes cast on Sunday and will succeed Justin Trudeau who resigned in January. Speaking at a regular press conference on Monday, Chinese foreign ministry s…
Source: Yahoo

Who is Mark Carney, the crisis-handling former central bank governor turned Canada’s next leader? | CNN Business
Canada’s next leader is a relative political newcomer, coming instead from a decades-long career in finance where he steered governments through major global crises and periods of upheaval – experience he’s hoping to now leverage as he prepares to take over from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Source: CNN

Death Stranding 2 PS5 to release on June 26: All details - The Times of India
GAMING News: Sony and Kojima Productions have announced that Death Stranding 2 will release for PlayStation 5 on June 26, 2025. Pre-orders, starting March 17, offe
Source: The Times of India

Bills lock down QB Josh Allen with record-breaking $330 million extension
The Buffalo Bills have made a bold statement by securing their quarterback, Josh Allen, with a monumental six-year, $330 million extension, marking one of the most lucrative deals
Source: Marca.com

2025 NCAA DII men’s basketball: Bracket, schedule, how to watch
The 2025 DII men’s basketball championship kicked off with a selection show on Sunday, March 9 at 11 p.m. ET. The tournament will begin on Saturday, March 15 at 12 p.m. ET.
Source: NCAA.com

‘Cheap blackmail’: Hamas slams Israel for cutting off Gaza’s power supply
Hamas says Israel is trying to ‘impose a new roadmap’ and is using cuts to electricity, food, as ‘cheap blackmail’.
Source: Al Jazeera English

Sources: Landry reunites with Vrabel, joins Pats
LB Harold Landry III, who led the Titans with nine sacks in 2024, has a three-year, $43.5M deal with the Patriots, where he’ll reunite with Mike Vrabel, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN

Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.
Source: The New York Times

Ukraine war latest: Trump won’t resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal; Kursk situation ‘difficult but under control’
Key developments on March 8-9: * Trump won’t resume Ukraine military aid after signing minerals deal, NBC News reports * Ukraine releases video of Russian attack via gas pipeline in Kursk Oblast * Ukrainian drone reportedly attacks oil depot in Russia’s Chuvashia for first time * France to provide $211 million in military aid
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Near the White House
President Trump was in Florida at the time of the episode, during which a 27-year-old man held a gun and a confrontation ensued, the agency said.
Source: The New York Times

Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group.
Source: The New York Times

Transcript: Fiona Hill on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” March 9, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Fiona Hill, former White House Russia expert, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on March 9, 2025.
Source: CBS News

NASA Launches Missions to Study Sun, Universe’s Beginning - NASA
NASA’s newest astrophysics observatory, SPHEREx, is on its way to study the origins of our universe and the history of galaxies, and to search for the
Source: NASA

House Republicans unveil spending bill likely to draw opposition from Democrats
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is teeing up the bill for a vote on Tuesday despite the lack of buy-in from Democrats, essentially daring them to vote against it and risk a shutdown. He also is betting that Republicans can muscle the legislation through the House largely by themselves.
Source: PBS.org

Ryan Wedding, ex-Olympian-turned drug kingpin, added to FBI 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list
The FBI has named Canadian ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding as one of America’s top 10 most-wanted fugitives. Wedding is accused of ordering murders in Ontario to protect his drug empire.
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles

The Public’s Views on Potential Changes to Medicaid | KFF
Amid discussion of changes to the Medicaid program, most of the public say that Medicaid is important to their local communities. About two in ten favor cuts to Medicaid spending. Support for Medicaid cuts remain low even among typically conservative groups such as Republicans, Trump voters, and those living in rural communities. The poll also gauges the impact of arguments for and against Medicaid work requirements and reductions to federal spending on ACA expansion.
Source: KFF

China Says It Will ‘Resolutely Counter’ U.S. Tariff Pressure
China’s top foreign affairs official, Wang Yi, cast his country as a force for peace and order even as Beijing provokes its neighbors and fuels trade tensions.
Source: The New York Times

Key players, match-ups, pitch: Your guide to the ICC Champions Trophy final
When and where is the final? Who are the key players and match-ups? What’s the team news and prize? Al Jazeera answers.
Source: Al Jazeera English

South Korea Grounds All F-16 Fighters After Bombing Its Own People; Comes After Crash Of Korean-Made Aircraft
After being in the limelight for all the good reasons, South Korean fighter jets may have suffered a massive upset this week. A day after a South Korean-origin FA-50 fighter jet belonging to the Philippines Air Force (PAF) crashed, a South Korean F-16 accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian location. In light of the circumstances, […]
Source: The EurAsian Times

Trump’s Policies Have Shaken a Once-Solid Economic Outlook
Economic forecasts have deteriorated in recent weeks, reflecting the upheaval from federal layoffs, tariff moves and immigration roundups.
Source: The New York Times

Republican Voters Support Medicaid but Want Work Requirements, Poll Finds
More than 60 percent of all voters — and 47 percent of Democrats — supported a work requirement for Medicaid, the country’s largest health insurance program.
Source: The New York Times

Unexploded World War II Bomb Found at Gare du Nord in Paris Halts Trains
Trains in France, including the Eurostar, were disrupted for hours as the authorities worked to remove the old device near tracks north of the French capital.
Source: The New York Times

South Korean Court Orders Impeached President’s Release From Jail
Yoon Suk Yeol, who is being tried on insurrection charges over his imposition of martial law last year, was not immediately freed, pending a possible appeal by prosecutors.
Source: The New York Times

Pakistan plays the Sharifullah Trump card
Pakistan captured and extradited Sharifullah, the mastermind behind the August 2021 Kabul airport suicide bombing, to the US. This move strengthens its counter-terrorism credentials. The UNSC acknowledged the sustained threat from ISKP, while Pakistan seeks US support, emphasizing its role as a terrorism victim.
Source: The Economic Times

Trump signs executive order to establish government bitcoin reserve
Under Trump’s new order, the U.S. government will retain the estimated 200,000 bitcoin it’s already seized in criminal and civil proceedings, , according to Trump’s “crypto czar” David Sacks.
Source: AP News

New Zealand Dismisses Top Diplomat in U.K. After His Remarks on Trump
The envoy, Phil Goff, questioned President Trump’s understanding of history at a public event about the war in Ukraine.
Source: The New York Times
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Adnan Syed Sentenced to Time Served in Former Girlfriend’s 2000 Murder, Will Not Go Back to Prison
Adnan Syed will not be going back to prison for the 2000 murder of his former girlfriend, Hae Min Lee, a Maryland judge ruled on Thursday, March 6.
Source: Peoplemag

On the eve of Women Int’l Day: Rural and project women, the two separate worlds
The struggle of women in Afghanistan has two different faces; one in conference halls, international media, reports by human rights organizations, and development projects, and the other in the silent back alleys of villages, behind mud walls, among dried-up fields, and houses that are not shelters for women but prisons of tradition and oppression. On […]

West Virginia Senate passes bills regarding transgender children
The West Virginia Senate passed bills Thursday prohibiting use of hormone therapies for children diagnosed with gender dysphoria and requiring school staff to inform parents when a student seeks transgender preferences. The Senate passed Senate Bill 154, prohibiting sexual orientation instruction in public schools, in a 33-1 vote Thursday afternoon, followed by a […]
Source: newsandsentinel.com/

Cockpit voice recorder from deadly Philly plane crash never recorded audio: NTSB, says
The cockpit voice recorder -- or black box -- recovered from the deadly Philly plane crash never recorded the flight, the NTSB revealed.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia

Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Is on the Moon, but Its Fate Is Unclear
After hours of uncertainty, officials from the Houston company said there are clues that the spacecraft is on its side, which could limit the mission’s scientific accomplishments.
Source: The New York Times

Gavin Newsom Splits With Democrats on Transgender Athletes: ‘It’s Deeply Unfair’
The remarks by Gov. Gavin Newsom of California, a potential White House hopeful, were an extraordinary break from fellow Democrats and signaled a newly defensive position on the issue.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Ramps Up Attacks on Law Firms With Order Targeting Perkins Coie
The order against the firm, which did work for Democrats during the 2016 campaign, represents an escalation of efforts to punish groups the president sees as aiding his enemies.
Source: The New York Times

With Trump’s Tariff Reprieve, Mexico and Canada, Still Wary, Breathe Easier
President Trump delayed tariffs for both countries after Mexico’s leader presented her security successes, and after U.S. markets fell and business leaders urged the White House to change course.
Source: The New York Times

Defunded Aid Programs Are Asked by Trump Administration to Prove Their Value, on a Scale of 1 to 5
A week after terminating thousands of contracts, the administration has sent questionnaires to those programs asking how their work benefits the U.S. national interest.
Source: The New York Times
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Pamela Bach, ‘Baywatch’ Actress and David Hasselhoff’s Ex Wife, Dies by Suicide at 62
Pamela Bach, who was married to David Hasselhoff for 17 years and shares two daughters with him, was found dead in her L.A. home of a suicide on March 5.
Source: Peoplemag

Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisers | CNN
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US Food and Drug Administration told senators in a tense confirmation hearing Thursday that, if confirmed as FDA commissioner, he plans to evaluate school lunches, the abortion pill mifepristone and agency advisory committees.
Source: CNN

Following pardon, Hunter Biden is mired in debt and without a permanent home, court filing says
Hunter Biden may have his freedom, but the son of former President Joe Biden now finds himself mired in debt and without a permanent home, according to a court filing.
Source: ABC News

$10M reward offered for arrest of former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug lord
Ryan Wedding, 43, a Canadian national, has also been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office revealed Thursday.
Source: ABC News

Senators Press Marty Makary on Abortion Pills and Vaccines
At a hearing, Dr. Marty Makary, the nominee for F.D.A. commissioner, fielded questions focused on whether he would review or reopen certain policy areas.
Source: The New York Times

Trump FDA nominee turns vaccine question on Dem, recalling controversial Biden decision
Dr. Marty Makary, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Food and Drug Administration, pointed out the Biden administration’s decision to skip key committee meetings when authorizing vaccines in response to a top Democrat’s question.
Source: Fox News

Former Olympian Wanted for Running Transnational Drug Enterprise and Ordering Several Murders Added to FBI’s List of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives | Federal Bureau of Investigation
Former Olympic snowboarder and Canadian national, Ryan Wedding, 43, has been added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list.
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation

Minnesota radio station owner among three skiers buried in Alaska avalanche
Authorities said they believe that David Linder, 39, and the two other skiers, identified as Charles Eppard, 39, of Montana, and Jeremy Leif, 38, of Minnesota, are buried under more than 30 feet of snow. It happened after a helicopter delivered the skiers to a backcountry peak in the Chugach Mountains.
Source: MPR News

Government Watchdog Ends Fight to Keep His Job After Trump Firing
Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel, has been a critical figure scrutinizing the recent mass firings of federal workers.
Source: The New York Times

Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants
Grant funding with a total value of at least $148 million at stake for California programs that address state’s ongoing teacher shortage LOS ANGELES – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s unlawful termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs.
Source: State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General

‘Entirely avoidable’: Stand Up For Science to rally in Tallahassee against federal attacks
“Everyone has a responsibility to stand up for science since science impacts everyone,” said Jane Benoit, a 27-year-old FSU graduate student.
Source: Tallahassee Democrat

Inside the perfect storm of the deadly measles outbreak in Texas | CNN
Gaines County is a vast, flat expanse far in the west of Texas: more than 1,500 square miles of sparsely populated farmland. And right now, this is the epicenter of a measles outbreak the likes of which this state hasn’t seen in more than 30 years. Many here say the Mennonites, a tight-knit Anabaptist community that works much of this land, are at the root of the outbreak’s lightning spread.
Source: CNN

A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy
After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.
Source: The New York Times

Charles Davis 2025 NFL mock draft 1.0: QBs Shedeur Sanders, Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart go 1-2-3!
In his first mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Charles Davis has three quarterbacks flying off the board in the first three picks! Plus, the Commanders grab another weapon for Jayden Daniels. Check out his full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Raiders sign DE Maxx Crosby to multi-year extension
Crosby was selected by the Raiders in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has totaled 364 tackles, 105 tackles for loss, 59.5 sacks, 23 passes defensed, nine forced fumbles and three fumble recovery over his first six NFL seasons.
Source: Las Vegas Raiders

Democratic Response to Trump Shows a Party Divided on How to Resist Him
Party leaders opted for a soberly delivered, centrist counter to the president’s speech, but the dominant image of Democratic pushback was a liberal congressman waving his cane in protest.
Source: The New York Times

Sylvester Turner, Congressman and Former Houston Mayor, Dies at 70
A former mayor of Houston, he was in attendance at the president’s speech on Tuesday night and was later taken to a hospital.
Source: The New York Times

3 Helicopter Skiers Feared Dead in Alaska Avalanche, Officials Say
The group was traveling with guides from a commercial heli-skiing operation, which escorts backcountry skiers via helicopter to the tops of mountains that are otherwise inaccessible.
Source: The New York Times

Los Angeles County sues Southern California Edison, alleging utility’s equipment sparked wildfire | CNN
Los Angeles County said Wednesday that it’s suing Southern California Edison, alleging the utility’s equipment sparked January’s Eaton Fire, which destroyed more than 9,400 structures and killed 17 people in the Altadena area.
Source: CNN

Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with the M4 chip and a sky blue color
Apple announced the new MacBook Air, featuring the M4 chip, up to 18 hours of battery life, a 12MP Center Stage camera, and a lower starting price.
Source: Apple

Tariff trouble? Nebraska companies, farmers trapped in middle of brewing trade war - Flatwater Free Press
The Trump administration has now placed tariffs on the United States’ three biggest trading partners. They are retaliating. It’s starting to affect Nebraska businesses, who wonder: How big of an impact will it have?
Source: Flatwater Free Press

Instead of vaccines, RFK Jr. focuses on unconventional measles treatments, driving worries about misinformation | CNN
As a measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, the response from US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has leaned heavily on treatment with vitamin A, as well as “good results” from the use of the steroid budesonide, the antibiotic clarithromycin and cod liver oil.
Source: CNN

Israel slams Egypt’s Gaza plan, Hamas welcomes call for elections
Arab leaders say the $53bn reconstruction plan would not displace Palestinians from Gaza, unlike Trump’s proposal.
Source: Al Jazeera English

ANALYSIS | One day into tariff war, U.S. says de-escalation now possible | CBC News
Less than a day after firing the opening shot in a trade war, the Trump administration is now talking about de-escalation. “We’re probably gonna be announcing that tomorrow,” said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, after speaking by phone with a Canadian counterpart and the premier of Ontario.
Source: CBC

Trump’s Latest Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China Could Be His Biggest Gamble
President Trump has offered a mix of reasons for upending global trade relations, baffling and angering America’s biggest trading partners.
Source: The New York Times

As Measles Spreads, Kennedy Embraces Remedies Like Cod Liver Oil
In an interview, the H.H.S. secretary claimed that unconventional treatments were helping patients but did not mention vaccination.
Source: The New York Times

U.S. Embassies Halt Air Quality Monitoring Abroad
Since 2008, embassies and other diplomatic posts had been publishing data about local air quality. In many countries, it was the only reliable source of such information.
Source: The New York Times

Zelensky Offers Terms to Stop Fighting, Assuring U.S. That Ukraine Wants Peace
“We are working on all possible scenarios to protect Ukraine,” said President Volodymyr Zelensky, whose country was looking to European allies for support.
Source: The New York Times

Trump Threatens Columbia With Millions in Cuts Over Antisemitism Claims
The university, the administration’s first big target in a campaign to root out what it called harassment on campus, could lose more than $50 million in funding.
Source: The New York Times

Germans Agree to Borrow More for Military, in Sharp Response to Trump
The agreement between Friedrich Merz, the likely next chancellor, and his potential coalition partners also includes big new infrastructure spending.
Source: The New York Times

Exclusive-US, Ukraine now plan to sign minerals deal, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and Ukraine plan to sign a minerals deal that fell through after a disastrous Oval Office meeting Friday in which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was dismissed from the building, four people familiar with the situation said on Tuesday. Trump had told his advisers that he wanted to announce the agreement in his address to Congress on Tuesday evening, three of the sources said, cautioning that the deal had yet to be signed and the situation could change.…
Source: Yahoo

ACC, FSU, Clemson reach revenue settlement
The ACC’s board of directors has agreed to a new revenue distribution model and a reduced exit fee should any member choose to leave the conference before 2036, putting an end to ongoing litigation between the league, Florida State and Clemson.
Source: ESPN

Blue Ghost Begins Surface Operations, Captures Descent Video, Sunrise - NASA
Shortly after landing on the Moon March 2, Firefly Aerospace and NASA teams kicked off surface operations for the science and technology instruments on the company’s Blue Ghost lunar lander. Firefly also captured the lunar sunrise and a video during descent and landing. All NASA instruments onboard continue to be healthy and several payloads have…
Source: NASA

Cowboys re-sign DT Osa Odighizuwa to four-year, $80 million contract
The Dallas Cowboys re-signed defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa to a four-year, $80 million contract, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Tuesday. The deal includes $58 million guaranteed, per Rapoport.
Source: NFL.com

Video shows juvenile detention officers standing by as teens fight each other | CNN
In a video obtained by the LA Times, several probation officers at a juvenile detention facility in Southern California can be seen standing by as teens fight each other. Thirty officers are facing charges including child endangerment and abuse, conspiracy, and battery, according to the the state’s attorney general office.
Source: CNN

Statement on President Trump’s Truth Social post threatening funding cuts for ‘illegal protests’
Free speech on college campuses is a proud American tradition, and President Trump’s message this morning threatening punishment for protected speech is deeply chilling.
Source: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Cowboys, Odighizuwa reach 4-year, $80M deal
The Cowboys and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa reached agreement on a four-year, $80 million contract that includes $58 million guaranteed, his agent told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Tuesday.
Source: ESPN

Gene Hackman Friends Made Telling Admission About His Wife
Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who starred in movies like “Hoosiers” and “Crimson Tide,” was found dead in his New Mexico home last week. Hackman, who retired from acting after starring in “Welcome to…
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Melania Trump’s State of the Union guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley | CNN Politics
A teenage girl bullied with AI-generated deepfakes, the family of the firefighter killed during the Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, and the mother and sister of slain student Laken Riley are among those headed to the US Capitol Tuesday evening where President Donald Trump is set to deliver an address to a joint session of Congress.
Source: CNN

ACC, Clemson, and Florida State Settle Litigation
Charlotte, NC, Clemson, SC, and Tallahassee, FL – The ACC, Clemson University, and Florida State University announce today that they have resolved all ongoing legal disputes.

Triple-threat storm bears down on central and southern US, disrupting Mardi Gras celebrations | CNN
More than 55 million people across the central and southern US are at risk of severe weather on Tuesday as a violent storm sweeps across the country, bringing the potential for blizzard conditions, tornadoes and fire weather.
Source: CNN

With education secretary confirmation, Hawaii teachers fear possible cuts to programs
As the U.S. Senate confirms former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as secretary of education, Hawaii educators say they’re afraid of looming changes and possible funding cuts.
Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com

Tracking NFL free agency: Live updates on every signing, trade, cut and rumor
We’re following NFL signings, trades and cuts for 2025 free agency. Players can begin to agree to deals on March 10, but free agency opens March 12.
Source: ESPN.com
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Dolly Parton’s Husband Carl Dean Last Seen in Rare Tennessee Outing 5 Years Before His Death: See the Photos
Dolly Parton’s husband Carl Dean was last seen in photos during a rare outing in December 2019. The singer’s husband died five years later, on March 3, 2025, according to Parton’s Instagram Stories.
Source: Peoplemag

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton’s husband of nearly 60 years, has died. The country music superstar says Dean died Monday in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 82.
Source: AP News

Dolly Parton’s husband, Carl Dean, dead at 82
Dolly Parton’s husband of 60 years, Carl Dean, died on Monday, she announced on social media. He was 82. The couple was married for 60 years.
Source: Fox News

Trump’s Address to Congress Might Include Some News, Including the Lifting of Sanctions on Russia
White House says the speech will expound upon his “accomplishments” in his first six weeks in office and “the president’s plan for peace around the globe,” but many Dems plan to skip the theatrics.
Source: Get the Latest Ukraine News Today - KyivPost

James Dennehy, New York’s Top F.B.I. Agent, Forced Out After Defiant Email
James E. Dennehy had told agents to “dig in” in the face of the Trump administration’s culling of officials who investigated the Jan. 6 attack.
Source: The New York Times

HHS, ED, and GSA Announce Additional Measures to End Anti-Semitic Harassment on College Campuses
HHS, ED, and GSA Announce Additional Measures to End Anti-Semitic Harassment on College Campuses in light of ongoing investigations for potential violations.
Source: HHS.gov

Internal Memos: Senior USAID Leaders Warned Trump Appointees of Hundreds of Thousands of Deaths From Closing Agency
One million children will go untreated for severe malnutrition, up to 166,000 people will die from malaria and 200,000 more children will be paralyzed by polio over the next decade, the memos estimated. The programs were cut anyway.
Source: ProPublica

Hegseth orders iconic Georgia base to revert to Fort Benning, but with a twist
Fort Moore, a Georgia U.S. Army installation, will revert back to its old name, Fort Benning, on the orders of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
Source: Fox News

Gazans Worry as Israeli Border Block Sends Food Prices Climbing
The halt on aid and commercial goods was intended to put pressure on Hamas, but it is already having a broader effect, Palestinians say.
Source: The New York Times

Trump administration weighs sanctions relief for Russia, Reuters reports
The White House has directed the State and Treasury departments to compile a list of sanctions that could be lifted, according to sources. While internal government offices routinely prepare such options, the White House’s direct request signals a serious consideration of sanctions relief.
Source: The Kyiv Independent

Coast-to-coast chaos of severe storms, flooding and blizzards to slam US this week. Here’s what to expect
A powerful storm system is sweeping across the U.S., bringing a dangerous mix of severe weather, including tornadoes, flooding, heavy snow and high winds, impacting millions from the West Coast to the East Coast.
Source: FOX Weather

SS United States arrives in Alabama to be transformed into world’s largest artificial reef
After being docked in Philadelphia for nearly three decades, the SS United States -- once the world’s fastest ocean liner -- has arrived in Mobile, Al., ahead of schedule to be prepared to be turned into an artificial reef.
Source: NBC10 Philadelphia

Lance Zierlein 2025 NFL mock draft 2.0: Tetairoa McMillan at 5; Shedeur Sanders, Will Johnson slide
In his second mock of the 2025 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein has two wide receivers coming off the board in the top five. Meanwhile, QB Shedeur Sanders and CB Will Johnson both slide into the 20s. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32.
Source: NFL.com

Inside the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Conan O’Brien, Zoe Saldaña, Timothée Chalamet and more packed the annual post-awards bash for burgers, cocktails and victory laps.
Source: The New York Times

The pace of Trump’s deportation flights is so far similar to Biden’s | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to deport millions of undocumented immigrants residing in the United States, but so far, the pace of deportations has held steady compared to last year, according to a CNN analysis of deportation flight data.
Source: CNN

Archbishop: Pope’s convalescence is reminder everyone deserves proper care
Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must be given proper care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Source: National Catholic Reporter

Oscars 2025’s Best and Worst Moments: Speeches, Performances and More
There was plenty to take in, including a “Wicked” opener, Conan O’Brien gags, and memorable speeches both good and bad. And people watching on Hulu saw almost all of it.
Source: The New York Times

‘It’s the shadow OPM’: How DOGE is using a once-obscure federal agency as ground zero for its plans to shrink government | CNN Politics
The once-obscure Office of Personnel Management, essentially the human resources department of the federal government, is now ground zero for Elon Musk and President Donald Trump’s efforts to slash bureaucracy and deconstruct vast portions of the administrative state.
Source: CNN
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What You Didn’t See During the 2025 Oscars
The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, had several memorable moments that will go down in the history books, all thanks to its star-studded guests including Timothée Chalamet, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Ariana Grande and Zoe Saldaña.
Source: Peoplemag

‘No Other Land,’ Whose Politics Deterred Distributors, Wins Best Documentary
In their acceptance speeches, the Israeli and Palestinian co-directors called for “serious actions to stop the injustice.”
Source: The New York Times

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Perform ‘Defying Gravity’ at Oscars
The stars also paid tribute to “The Wizard of Oz,” with Grande singing “Over the Rainbow,” and “The Wiz,” with Erivo singing “Home.”
Source: The New York Times

Oscars 2025 live updates: ‘Anora’ sweeps top categories, including best picture and best actress
The 97th Academy Awards are airing live on ABC and streaming on Hulu. “Anora” has four awards. “The Brutalist” has three. “Emilia Pérez,” “Anora,” “Wicked,” and “Dune:Part Two” all have two wins, with one left to go.
Source: AP News

Hegseth Orders Pentagon to Stop Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia
The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.
Source: The New York Times

2025 COTA Grand Prix odds, Austin NASCAR predictions: Expert who hit 17 winners choosing 80-1 longshot
SportsLine’s Steven Taranto reveals his picks for NASCAR at Circuit of the Americas, where Shane Van Gisbergen, Tyler Reddick, and Connor Zilisch are favorites
Source: CBSSports.com

Rubio Attacks Zelensky, Firmly Defending Trump and Vance
Facing a wave of criticism from his former Senate colleagues, Secretary of State Marco Rubio backed the complaints lobbed by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance against Ukraine’s leader.
Source: The New York Times

4 killed, 8 taken to hospitals after fiery I-10 crash west of Phoenix
The fatal I-10 crash occurred just west of the community of Tonopah and claimed the lives of four people, with eight others injured.
Source: The Arizona Republic

Secretary of State Marco Rubio with George Stephanopoulos of ABC This Week - United States Department of State
QUESTION: Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us this morning. Has there been any contact with President Zelenskyy since Friday? SECRETARY RUBIO: Well, I haven’t had any contact with him since Friday. We have plenty of contacts with him, though. Plenty. I mean, he met – in the last ten days, he’s met with the Secretary […]
Source: United States Department of State

San Diego FC coach, sporting director denounce homophobic chants at inaugural home match
The chants, which have been common in Mexican soccer and are widely considered homophobic, largely occurred in the game’s final moments.
Source: The New York Times

Firefly Aerospace Becomes First Commercial Company to Successfully Land on the Moon - Firefly Aerospace
Firefly’s Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down in Mare Crisium carrying 10 NASA instruments Cedar Park, Texas, March 2, 2025 – Firefly Aerospace, the leader in end-to-end responsive space services, today announced its Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt. As part…

Latest Bennett Report: Taliban’s Law for the Propagation of Virtue and Prevention of Vice Spares No One
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned of the escalating
Source: Hasht-e Subh Daily

Federal judge rules Trump’s firing of head of special counsel was unlawful, will maintain his job
Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled late Saturday evening that President Donald Trump’s firing of the head of the Office of Special Counsel, Hampton Dellinger, was unlawful, keeping him in his post.
Source: Fox News

David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75
David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls, has died.
Source: AP News

Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B artist, dead at 63 | CNN
Angie Stone, a soul and R&B singer behind hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died Saturday morning in a vehicle collision, her longtime publicist, Yvonne Forbes, told CNN.
Source: CNN

David Johansen, Who Fronted the New York Dolls and More, Dies at 75
In the 1970s, he and the transgressive Dolls were proto-punk pioneers. He later refashioned himself as the pompadoured lounge lizard Buster Poindexter.
Source: The New York Times

Francis Collins Retires From N.I.H., Saying Colleagues ‘Deserve the Utmost Respect’
Dr. Collins, a renowned geneticist, ran the National Institutes of Health for 12 years. His parting statement offered a pointed, if veiled, message to the Trump administration.
Source: The New York Times

Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to End Funds for Trans Youth Health Providers in 4 States
The states — Washington, Oregon, Minnesota and Colorado — had sued to block President Trump’s plan to withhold federal funds from hospitals that offer transgender treatment to people under 19.
Source: The New York Times

EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix 2025: TV channel, live stream, how to watch NASCAR at COTA
NASCAR’s first road-course race of 2025 is Sunday, with the Circuit of the Americas hosting the EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix. Here’s what to know.
Source: Austin American-Statesman

DOD Statement on Deployment of Stryker Brigade Combat Team to Help Secure Our Southern Bor
As directed by President Donald J. Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and General Support Aviation Battalion to reinforce and expand current
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Pentagon Deploys Stryker Brigade, Aviation Battalion to Southern Border
The Pentagon is deploying a Stryker Brigade Combat Team and a General Support Aviation Battalion to the southwestern border, accelerating efforts to fulfill President Donald J. Trump’s directive to
Source: U.S. Department of Defense

Trump Says He Will Posthumously Pardon the Baseball Star Pete Rose
President Trump also repeated his call for Rose, who was banned from the sport for gambling, to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Source: The New York Times

South Floridians react to Trump’s executive order on English as official language of US
After President Donald Trump’s administration announced an executive order Friday making English the official language of the United States, many in the area had mixed feelings about the move.
Source: WPLG Local 10 | Miami News, Fort Lauderdale News, Weather | Local10.com

Zelensky bristled at his berating by Trump and Vance. After three years of war, what did they expect? | CNN
Trump and Vance have never seen war up close, but are still disgusted by it. They seem to have felt Zelensky, soaked in war’s horror for three years, needed a lecture about the peace anyone who had seen war would yearn for.
Source: CNN

Social Security Administration aims to cut about 7,000 jobs, prompting fears of customer service impact | CNN Politics
Calling its workforce “bloated,” the Social Security Administration announced Friday plans to slash about 7,000 jobs, or roughly 12% of its staff. The potential cuts are part of a larger reorganization at the agency in line with the Trump administration’s drive to downsize the federal government.
Source: CNN

Kennedy moves to eliminate notice and public comment requirements for certain HHS decisions | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services has reversed an obscure requirement called the Richardson Waiver, which requires a period of notice and an opportunity for public comment on a wide range of decisions related to “agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits, or contracts.”
Source: CNN

Man convicted of hate crime in fatal stabbing of 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy
Joseph Czuba, the family’s landlord, was indicted on multiple murder charges, as well as attempted murder, aggravated battery and hate crime counts.
Source: ABC News

College Football Coach Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer at 55
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among men, outside of skin cancer. In the United States, roughly one in every eight men will receive a prostate cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. It’s important to get regular checkups, so if the diagnosis does come, it comes early. A…
Source: Yahoo

The People’s Union USA’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Organizer Served Jail Time on Sex Charge
John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to “disseminating voyeuristic material.”
Source: The New York Times

Rafael Caro Quintero, Notorious Mexican Drug Lord, Is Arraigned in New York
The move by Mexico to allow the transfer of Rafael Caro Quintero to the United States signaled a potentially new era of cooperation in the drug war.
Source: The New York Times

What the SEC’s new crypto strategy means for the industry: CNBC Crypto World
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin dips under $80,000 before recovering back to the $84,000 level following a week of volatility. Also, the SEC provides guidance on meme coins, saying most are not securities and don’t fall under the regulator’s scope. Kit Addleman of Haynes Boone shares how crypto firms should operate given the recent SEC shakeup.
Source: CNBC

What we learned from Day 3 of pre-season testing in Bahrain
Formula 1’s 10 teams clocked up 3, 896 laps – the equivalent of around 21,085km, which is distance of a little under halfway around the world – during three days of testing at a Bahrain International Circuit that endured a mix of sunshine, heavy cloud cover and rain.
Source: Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website
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Everyone performing at the 2025 Oscars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Queen Latifah, more
From the luminous stars of ‘Wicked’ to the trio behind a recent pop hit, see everyone who’s set to perform at the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.
Source: EW.com

Deal Struck to End N.Y. Corrections Officers’ Strike, Governor Says
The officers union did not authorize the strike, and it was unclear how it would enforce the agreement. The stoppages have affected all but one of the state’s 42 prisons.
Source: The New York Times

How Consumers Can Protect Themselves With the CFPB on Pause
Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says.
Source: The New York Times

Emmanuel Macron used every diplomatic trick in the book at the White House – but Trump writes his own rules
Trump’s diplomatic how-to guide boasts new chapters on the arts of bullying, harassment, gaslighting and, of course, the deal.
Source: The Conversation

When It Comes to Tariffs, Trump Can’t Have It All
The president has promised big results, from raising revenue to reviving domestic manufacturing. But many of his goals undermine one another.
Source: The New York Times

Citigroup mistakenly credited a customer account with $81 trillion | CNN Business
Citigroup erroneously credited $81 trillion, instead of $280, to a customer’s account and took hours to reverse the transaction, a “near miss” that shows up the bank’s operational issues it has sought to fix, the Financial Times first reported on Friday.
Source: CNN

NASCAR, hot off recent Daytona 500, brings its annual stop to Austin’s COTA this week
Three weeks into the NASCAR season, the annual EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas will be NASCAR’s earliest road course ever.
Source: Austin American-Statesman

February 27 Meeting in Istanbul - United States Department of State
Following the agreement between Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Lavrov to initiate talks on issues affecting the operations of our respective diplomatic missions, delegations from both countries met on February 27 in Istanbul, Turkey. The U.S. delegation was led by Sonata Coulter, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Russia and Central Europe, and the Russian […]
Source: United States Department of State

Bezos’ Directive for Washington Post Opinion Pages Leads to Editor David Shipley’s Exit
Jeff Bezos, the owner of The Post, said that the newspaper’s opinion section would focus on “personal liberties and free markets.”
Source: The New York Times
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French President Emmanuel Macron Grabs President Trump by the Arm, Corrects Him and Warns, ‘Be Careful’
Presidents Emmanuel Macron and Donald Trump met in the Oval Office on Feb. 24 to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Though Trump contended Europe will “get their money back” after contributing aid to Ukraine, Macron countered that there is no plan established for European funds to be returned following the war’s end.
Source: Peoplemag

Chen and Kerrigan are added to cast of a figure skating event benefiting victims of DC plane crash
Nathan Chen, Nancy Kerrigan and Peggy Fleming are among the figure skaters added to the cast of a benefit event this weekend in Washington, D.C., for victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Source: AP News

Ukraine Faces New Crisis After Trump Freezes Funds; ‘Thousands Struggle to...’
Ukraine hit by Trump’s USAID funding freeze: The freezing of all funds to USAID ordered by Donald Trump has affected the jobs of thousands of people in the United States and abroad, and halted humanitarian programs around the world. One of the many countries badly hit by the funding freeze is Ukraine.
Source: The Times of India