At least 39 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near El Paso
Officials reported that a fire broke out late on Monday at a migrant holding center in Ciudad Juarez, a Mexican city on the border with the United States, apparently caused by a protest over deportations. At least 39 migrants from Central and South America died in the incident, according to officials on Tuesday. The Guatemalan national migration institute confirmed that twenty-eight of the dead were … Continue reading At least 39 dead in fire at Mexico migrant center near El Paso
Pentagon Gears Up for Space Conflict
Amidst China and Russia’s development of missiles and lasers capable of destroying satellites and disrupting communication systems, the Pentagon is preparing for a possible space-based conflict. The U.S. military has abandoned the idea of deploying crewed orbiting space weapons, as the challenges of supporting humans beyond Earth’s atmosphere are daunting. Furthermore, the physics of space make it difficult to launch surprise attacks or execute sudden … Continue reading Pentagon Gears Up for Space Conflict
Moscow Elite in Panic Over Tape Blasting Putin as ‘Satan’
A leaked 35-minute phone conversation has caused a major scandal in which two notable supporters of Vladimir Putin, Russian oligarch and former senator Farkhad Akhmedov, and prominent Moscow music producer Iosif Prigozhin, have been accused of referring to the Russian president as “Satan” and a “dwarf.” The leaked phone call, which was shared by Ukraine’s Channel Five, reportedly includes a profanity-filled tirade against Putin and … Continue reading Moscow Elite in Panic Over Tape Blasting Putin as ‘Satan’
Rapid earthquake cluster jolts San Francisco awake
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, at least three earthquakes with magnitudes of up to 3.5 shook Northern California near San Francisco. The first quake, which was nearly 6 miles deep, occurred at 6:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, less than a mile from Pacifica, located about 14 miles southwest of San Francisco, the Sacramento Bee reported. The agency reported that a pair of 2.6-magnitude … Continue reading Rapid earthquake cluster jolts San Francisco awake
Chris Christie Targets Trump as He Explores 2024 Presidential Bid
During his recent visit to New Hampshire, Chris Christie, who ran for president in 2016, expressed a desire for a do-over in the state, as he tests the waters for a potential 2024 campaign. He not only criticized Donald J. Trump but also reminisced about his own brief primary campaign from seven years ago, DNYUZ reported. Although Chris Christie, the former Republican governor of New … Continue reading Chris Christie Targets Trump as He Explores 2024 Presidential Bid
As Trash Strike Ends, French police brace for protest violence
France saw protests and strikes against unpopular pension reforms on Tuesday, with tens of thousands taking to the streets. Police increased security measures after the government warned of radical demonstrators with intentions to cause harm, the Associated Press reported. To prevent violence during the demonstrations, an unprecedented deployment of 13,000 officers, nearly half of them concentrated in Paris, was implemented. The police faced down ultra-leftist … Continue reading As Trash Strike Ends, French police brace for protest violence
Sam Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40M bribe to China
A recently revised indictment unveiled on Tuesday accuses Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, of orchestrating $40 million in bribes to one or more Chinese officials in exchange for unfreezing assets related to his cryptocurrency business. The new charge of conspiring to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act’s anti-bribery provisions brings the total number of charges against Bankman-Fried to 13 since his arrest in the … Continue reading Sam Bankman-Fried charged with paying $40M bribe to China
AP: Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill
The individual who was once a student at a Christian elementary school in Nashville and responsible for killing three children and three adults had meticulously planned the attack by creating a detailed map of the school that included possible entry points, and conducting surveillance of the building beforehand. Although Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake did not reveal the shooter’s exact motive for unleashing gunfire … Continue reading AP: Nashville shooter was ex-student with detailed plan to kill
A second giant ‘hole’ has opened on the sun, could send 1.8 million mph solar winds towards Earth
A colossal opening has emerged on the sun’s surface, potentially unleashing solar winds traveling at a speed of 1.8 million mph towards Earth by Friday. This development comes in the wake of identifying a coronal hole on the sun, measuring 30 times the size of Earth, Yahoo News reported via Business Insider. While the initial ‘hole’ is moving away from us, a massive coronal hole, … Continue reading A second giant ‘hole’ has opened on the sun, could send 1.8 million mph solar winds towards Earth
Louisiana city worker fired, arrested after peeing in city’s drinking water supply
According to officials, an employee at the Donaldsonville water plant was fired after being caught on video surveillance urinating into the water supply. The authorities were alerted to the incident on Wednesday, March 22, and by 2:45 p.m. that same day, the employee was terminated and arrested by the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office. The employee was identified as Michael Mastin, 57, and was charged with … Continue reading Louisiana city worker fired, arrested after peeing in city’s drinking water supply
Major cities occupied by Russia rocked by powerful explosions
Powerful explosions have recently shaken two strategic cities in occupied Ukraine, with video footage revealing smoke billowing from a Russian military barracks in one of the affected areas. On Monday morning, a round of explosions left a Russian-appointed police chief in the city of Mariupol injured, the Express reported. Meanwhile, a second salvo of shelling occurred in occupied Melitopol, situated between the Crimean peninsula and … Continue reading Major cities occupied by Russia rocked by powerful explosions
6 killed in Nashville Christian elementary school shooting
A private school shooting in Nashville resulted in six fatalities, among them three children. The Covenant School, situated on the city’s outskirts, was the location of the tragic incident. According to law enforcement officials, the perpetrator, a female shooter whose name has not been disclosed, was responsible for the deaths of three adults and three children before being fatally shot by police. While her identity … Continue reading 6 killed in Nashville Christian elementary school shooting
Archeologists uncovering more than expected at Court Square site
Charlottesville’s history is being uncovered by archaeologists who have been working on the Court Square Project for approximately a month. The team has been discovering more than what was initially expected. “Lots of evidence of late 18th and early 19th century activity here,” Rivanna Archeological Services Project Manager Nick Bonharper said, as reported by NBC 29. More than 300 orange flags have been planted on … Continue reading Archeologists uncovering more than expected at Court Square site
Chinese Scientists Discover Water Source on the Moon
Lunar surface water has garnered considerable attention due to its potential for utilization by future lunar exploration missions and other space endeavors. Recently, a team of researchers led by Prof. Sen Hu from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics (IGG) at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered that impact glass beads found in the lunar soils collected by the Chang’e-5 (CE5) mission contain … Continue reading Chinese Scientists Discover Water Source on the Moon
Man arrested after ‘Sustained’ laser strike on police helicopter
Police have confirmed that a laser was aimed at a police helicopter as it flew over Exeter, the BBC has reported. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) tweeted: “Our aircraft has just come under sustained laser strike.” According to the NPAS, the attack occurred at 20:56 BST on Sunday, southwest of Exeter Airport, and was described as “stupid and dangerous.” “If the laser hits our pilot … Continue reading Man arrested after ‘Sustained’ laser strike on police helicopter
Elon Musk Offers Employees Stock Grants Valuing Twitter at About $20 Billion
According to an email seen by The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk announced that Twitter Inc. employees would be receiving stock awards based on a valuation of roughly $20 billion, which is less than half of the $44 billion he had acquired the company for last year. In the note to staff, Musk expressed his optimism about the future of the social media company, stating … Continue reading Elon Musk Offers Employees Stock Grants Valuing Twitter at About $20 Billion
Macron holds crisis meeting as more France protests loom
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron convened a crisis meeting with government ministers amidst rising tensions, just one day ahead of another significant round of strikes and protests against his proposed pension reforms. Following his controversial move to push through pension reforms without a vote, French President Emmanuel Macron has summoned government ministers for a crisis meeting ahead of a new round of strikes and … Continue reading Macron holds crisis meeting as more France protests loom
Poll: Americans Pull Back From Values That Once Defined U.S.
According to a recent poll conducted by the Wall Street Journal and NORC, priorities that have long defined the national character of Americans, such as patriotism, religious faith, and having children, are becoming less significant to the population. A nonpartisan research organization, NORC at the University of Chicago, conducted the survey, which reveals that the country is deeply divided along political party lines when it … Continue reading Poll: Americans Pull Back From Values That Once Defined U.S.
Axios: Netanyahu set to suspend Israeli judicial overhaul plan after protests
According to officials in his Likud party, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to declare on Monday the suspension of his coalition’s judicial overhaul legislation, following a night of widespread protests and the announcement of a general strike in many parts of the country. Since the announcement of the plan to diminish Israel’s Supreme Court in January, the country has experienced instability and an … Continue reading Axios: Netanyahu set to suspend Israeli judicial overhaul plan after protests
Israel sees mass protests, step up pressure on Netanyahu
On Monday, a massive protest movement in Israel threatened to disrupt the economy as tens of thousands of Israelis gathered outside parliament and workers launched a nationwide strike. The movement aimed to put a halt to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to overhaul the judiciary, which have been met with growing resistance, the Associated Press reported. The protest caused significant disruptions, including the grounding of … Continue reading Israel sees mass protests, step up pressure on Netanyahu
Philadelphia rescinds bottled-water alert after chemical spill in the Delaware River
On Sunday afternoon, officials in Philadelphia withdrew their recommendation for residents to consume bottled drinking water in the wake of a toxic spill in the Delaware River. City officials had issued alerts for bottled water as a precautionary measure following the spill from a chemical plant upstream in Bucks County on Friday night, NBC News reported. However, testing conducted later determined that there was no … Continue reading Philadelphia rescinds bottled-water alert after chemical spill in the Delaware River
AP: 4th person found dead in chocolate factory blast; 3 missing
On Sunday, it was reported that a fourth individual had passed away, and three others were still missing, following a potent blast at a chocolate factory in a Pennsylvania small town. The West Reading Borough’s Chief of Police, Wayne Holben, verified that the fourth victim’s remains were located under rubble early that Sunday at the R.M. Palmer Co. establishment in West Reading, situated roughly 60 … Continue reading AP: 4th person found dead in chocolate factory blast; 3 missing
WSJ: Pentagon Woos Silicon Valley to Join Ranks of Arms Makers
In an effort to keep up with China’s military advancements, the Pentagon is looking to collaborate with Silicon Valley startups to finance and develop new weaponry technology and more agile suppliers. There is growing concern that the U.S. defense industry’s consolidation has resulted in a reliance on a small group of large corporations that depend on government funding for research, hindering innovation. Meanwhile, China has … Continue reading WSJ: Pentagon Woos Silicon Valley to Join Ranks of Arms Makers
French anger shifts from pension law to focus on Macron
The likelihood of King Charles III’s state visit to France being postponed had grown significantly. President Emmanuel Macron dining with the British monarch at Château de Versailles while Paris was in flames would not only have been inappropriate, but also appeared as a deliberate provocation to the working class protesters leading the country’s demonstrations and strikes. In the past week, these protests have evolved into … Continue reading French anger shifts from pension law to focus on Macron
Paris using Olympics to introduce Big Brother surveillance
On Tuesday, France’s National Assembly is set to pass a law in anticipation of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France 24 reported. The most contentious component of this legislation is Article 7, which permits the use of AI video surveillance to identify unusual behavior. The French left and human rights groups have criticized this provision. On March 28, the National Assembly of France is … Continue reading Paris using Olympics to introduce Big Brother surveillance
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