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New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say

The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters in Albuquerque was targeted in a suspected arson attack early Sunday. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, which damaged the front entryway and caused smoke damage throughout the building. Graffiti reading “ICE=KKK” was also found on the site. Party officials condemned the incident as politically motivated violence, while the Democratic Party of New Mexico also denounced the attack, ABC News … Continue reading New Mexico Republican Party headquarters targeted in suspected arson attack, officials say

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Parachutist doing BASE jump hits cliff, dies, authorities and witnesses say

A 47-year-old man from Entiat, Washington, died on Sunday in a BASE jumping accident in central Washington. The man was parachuting when his chute failed to fully open, causing him to spin uncontrollably and crash into a rock wall. He fell about 650 feet to the ground and suffered fatal injuries. Witnesses reported the incident, and the Chelan County Sheriff’s office confirmed the man’s death … Continue reading Parachutist doing BASE jump hits cliff, dies, authorities and witnesses say

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Evacuations in California as huge wildfire rages through 1,000 acres

The Silver Fire in California’s Eastern Sierra has burned 1,000 acres and forced evacuations in multiple counties. The blaze, which started Sunday near Highway 6 in Inyo County, remains zero percent contained. High winds have hampered firefighting efforts, grounding aircraft. Authorities have closed a 30-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 6, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported, The Independent has reported. The cause … Continue reading Evacuations in California as huge wildfire rages through 1,000 acres

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U.S. News

US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan believed to be on board crashed plane in Minnesota

A plane registered to US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan crashed in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, over the weekend. While authorities have not confirmed his presence on board, US Bank believes he was. The Socata TBM 700 aircraft, traveling from Des Moines to Minnesota, crashed into a home, but the resident inside escaped safely, The Guardian has reported. The NTSB is investigating the incident. Written by B.C. … Continue reading US Bank vice-chair Terry Dolan believed to be on board crashed plane in Minnesota

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Politics

France’s far-right leader Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office

Marine Le Pen was sentenced to four years in prison and banned from holding public office for five years after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds. The ruling threatens her 2027 presidential bid, where she was a frontrunner. Le Pen plans to appeal, but she remains ineligible unless overturned, NBC News has reported. The trial, accusing her and 24 others of misusing over €3 … Continue reading France’s far-right leader Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office

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U.S. News

Storms target East Coast after leaving at least 6 dead Sunday

A powerful storm that spawned multiple tornadoes, baseball-sized hail, and deadly winds is moving toward the eastern seaboard after killing at least six people in the central U.S. over the weekend. Three children died in Michigan when a tree fell on their vehicle, while severe winds also caused fatalities in Indiana and Oklahoma. More than 400,000 homes lost power, primarily in Michigan, Louisiana, and Mississippi, … Continue reading Storms target East Coast after leaving at least 6 dead Sunday

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World News

Five dead, four injured in Spanish coal mine accident

Five miners were killed and four injured in a coal mine accident in Asturias, Spain, after a machine malfunctioned on Monday. Two workers were unharmed. Emergency services responded with helicopters and ambulances, CNN has reported. Regional leader Adrián Barbón declared two days of mourning, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez offered condolences. Written by B.C. Begley Continue reading Five dead, four injured in Spanish coal mine accident

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Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN

Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including a UN employee, were killed by Israeli forces on March 23 in Rafah while attempting to aid colleagues. Their bodies were later found in a mass grave. The Red Crescent says they were deliberately targeted, with one found with hands tied. Israel claims the vehicles moved suspiciously in a combat zone, The Guardian has reported. The UN and … Continue reading Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN

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Israel to reoccupy 25% of Gaza to press Hamas to release hostages

Israel plans to expand its ground operation in Gaza to occupy 25% of the enclave within weeks, aiming to pressure Hamas into releasing more hostages. The move is displacing civilians and could lead to a broader reoccupation. Since the war resumed on March 17, over 1,000 Palestinians have been killed, with Israel issuing new evacuation orders in Rafah, Axios has reported. Ceasefire negotiations remain stalled, … Continue reading Israel to reoccupy 25% of Gaza to press Hamas to release hostages

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3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing

Three U.S. Army soldiers were found dead after their armored recovery vehicle sank in a Lithuanian peat bog during a training mission on March 25. A fourth soldier remains missing. The soldiers, from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, were deployed for Operation Atlantic Resolve and stationed at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Recovery efforts took six days, involving U.S. and Lithuanian forces using helicopters, … Continue reading 3 U.S. soldiers found dead in Lithuania; 1 still missing

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Thailand probes earthquake toppling of Bangkok high-rise, official sees “something suspicious”

A 30-story skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed during a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, killing at least 19 people and leaving 77 missing. It was the only tower in the city to fail, prompting an urgent investigation into potential design flaws, poor materials, or inspection failures. Authorities, including Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, have questioned why this building alone collapsed. Experts are testing steel reinforcement … Continue reading Thailand probes earthquake toppling of Bangkok high-rise, official sees “something suspicious”

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Space

Upcoming Private SpaceX Mission Will Boldly Go Where No Human Has Orbited Before

SpaceX is preparing for its unique Fram2 mission, set to launch on March 31, 2025, sending four private astronauts into a polar orbit to observe Earth’s remote regions. The crew will fly at an altitude of 265 to 280 miles above Earth, becoming the first to orbit the planet’s poles. The mission, funded by Chun Wang, includes crew members Jannicke Mikkelsen, Eric Philips, and Rabea … Continue reading Upcoming Private SpaceX Mission Will Boldly Go Where No Human Has Orbited Before

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NASA Is Watching a Huge, Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field

NASA is closely monitoring the South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA), a large region of weakened magnetic intensity above Earth, stretching between South America and southwest Africa. This anomaly, which doesn’t impact life on Earth but poses a risk to satellites and spacecraft, can cause malfunctions due to exposure to charged particles from the Sun. The SAA, likened to a “pothole in space,” weakens the magnetic field, … Continue reading NASA Is Watching a Huge, Growing Anomaly in Earth’s Magnetic Field

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Nasa rover discovers largest organic compounds yet found on Mars

NASA’s Curiosity rover has discovered the largest organic compounds ever found on Mars, sparking speculation about the possibility of past life on the planet. The compounds, long-chain alkanes, were found in a 3.7 billion-year-old rock from an ancient Martian lakebed. While these molecules can form through both chemical and biological processes, they are key components of cell membranes on Earth, raising the possibility they could … Continue reading Nasa rover discovers largest organic compounds yet found on Mars

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Technology

Tiniest Flying Robot Soars Thanks to Magnets

A new prototype of the smallest, lightest untethered flying robot has been developed, with a wingspan under a centimeter and weighing just 21 milligrams. The robot is powered wirelessly using magnetic fields and can fly without tethers, making it suitable for tasks like search and rescue, machinery inspection, and pollination. However, its current range is limited to about 10 centimeters from the magnetic source. Researchers … Continue reading Tiniest Flying Robot Soars Thanks to Magnets

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Technology

U.S. tech giants are betting big on humanoid robots 

Tech giants like Tesla and Nvidia are racing to develop humanoid robots, seen as key to future economies, but analysts warn that China is ahead in the field. Tesla’s Optimus robot project, aiming to produce 5,000 units this year, is facing competition from Chinese companies like Unitree Robotics and Agibot, which are underpricing U.S. competitors due to better manufacturing capabilities. China leads in humanoid robot … Continue reading U.S. tech giants are betting big on humanoid robots 

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Technology

YouTube may mute notifications from channels you don’t watch

YouTube is testing a new approach to reduce notification overload by turning off push notifications for channels viewers haven’t recently engaged with, even if they’ve opted to receive “All” notifications. The notifications will still appear in the inbox, but push notifications will be limited for inactive users. The goal is to prevent viewers from disabling notifications entirely due to annoyance, which could affect creators who … Continue reading YouTube may mute notifications from channels you don’t watch

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Business

Elon Musk’s AI company buys X in blockbuster $33B stock deal

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired his social media platform, X, in a deal that values X at $33 billion. The all-stock transaction combines xAI’s advanced AI technology with X’s broad reach. Musk announced the merger on Friday, stating that the combined company would create smarter experiences for billions of users while advancing knowledge. xAI’s AI chatbot, Grok, integrated into X, will compete … Continue reading Elon Musk’s AI company buys X in blockbuster $33B stock deal

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Charlie Javice, college financial aid startup founder, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan

Charlie Javice, founder of the now-defunct college financial aid company Frank, was found guilty of swindling JPMorgan Chase into buying her company for $175 million. Prosecutors accused Javice of falsely inflating her company’s user base, claiming 4.25 million customers when only 300,000 were verified. She faces up to 30 years in prison for wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy, with a lower maximum sentence for … Continue reading Charlie Javice, college financial aid startup founder, found guilty of defrauding JPMorgan

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Disney faces US investigation over DEI practices

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating Disney’s diversity and inclusion practices, citing concerns that the company may not be complying with government regulations. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Disney, prompting the review of its DEI initiatives, including whether they violated equal employment opportunity laws. The investigation comes amid broader scrutiny of diversity programs under the Trump administration, which has targeted DEI … Continue reading Disney faces US investigation over DEI practices

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Politics

US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Philippines military alliance, aiming to counter China’s aggression in the Indo-Pacific. Hegseth emphasized deploying advanced military capabilities, enhancing joint training, and prioritizing defense cooperation. He described the alliance as “ironclad” amid rising tensions over China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea. Hegseth’s visit to Manila comes as the Trump administration shifts focus to the … Continue reading US defense chief Hegseth vows to counter ‘China’s aggression’ on first Asia visit

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Politics

Trump reveals why he pulled Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination: ‘Cannot take a chance’

President Donald Trump withdrew Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination for U.N. ambassador, citing concerns about the slim Republican majority in the House and the importance of maintaining it. Trump explained that he didn’t want to risk losing her congressional seat, especially with upcoming special elections in Florida that could affect the GOP’s control of the House. Trump praised Stefanik for her strong polling and popularity in … Continue reading Trump reveals why he pulled Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination: ‘Cannot take a chance’

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Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest

President Vladimir Putin commented on U.S. interest in Greenland, stating that President Trump’s push for control over the territory was not surprising, as the U.S. has long sought control of the resource-rich region. Putin highlighted that the U.S. had previously attempted to buy Greenland after World War II and emphasized the strategic value of the territory in the Arctic. He also noted Russia’s concerns about … Continue reading Putin says US push for Greenland rooted in history, vows to uphold Russian interest

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Justice Sotomayor calls for ‘fearlessly independent’ judges

Justice Sonia Sotomayor, speaking at Georgetown University, emphasized the importance of “fearlessly independent” judges and the need for citizens to hold public representatives accountable. She criticized recent attacks on the judiciary, particularly from President Trump and his allies, who have called for impeaching judges and defying court orders. Sotomayor stressed that judges must protect rights and ensure the state respects the Constitution. Her comments came … Continue reading Justice Sotomayor calls for ‘fearlessly independent’ judges

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Denmark Rebukes USA for Tone After Vance Greenland Trip

Denmark criticized US Vice President JD Vance’s remarks during his visit to Greenland, accusing Copenhagen of neglecting the territory. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen expressed discontent over the tone of Vance’s comments, emphasizing that such criticism is not how close allies should communicate. Vance had claimed Denmark under-invested in Greenland’s people and security, a view echoed by former President Trump, who argued the US needs … Continue reading Denmark Rebukes USA for Tone After Vance Greenland Trip

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