World News

AP: Violence at Jerusalem holy site raises fears of escalation

In the early hours of Wednesday, the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem’s Old City was stormed by the Israeli police, who fired stun grenades at Palestinians that were hurling stones and firecrackers. The incident occurred during a sensitive holiday season, with Muslims observing Ramadan and Jews preparing for Passover. In response, Palestinian militants from Gaza launched rocket fire on southern Israel, which led to multiple Israeli … Continue reading AP: Violence at Jerusalem holy site raises fears of escalation

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Rockets fired at Gaza border towns following clashes inside Al-Aqsa Mosque

On Wednesday morning, a series of rockets were fired by terrorists in the Gaza Strip towards several towns in southern Israel, following confrontations between Palestinians and police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. Later, near the city of Hebron in the West Bank, an Israeli soldier was suspected to have been wounded in a shooting, amid increased tensions between Israelis and Palestinians during Ramadan and … Continue reading Rockets fired at Gaza border towns following clashes inside Al-Aqsa Mosque

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AP: Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war

On Tuesday, Finland became a member of the NATO military alliance, dealing a significant blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin and leading to a historic realignment of Europe’s security landscape following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, the Associated Press reported. The addition of the Nordic country to the alliance effectively doubles Russia’s border with the world’s largest security organization. Although Finland had previously adopted a stance … Continue reading AP: Finland joins NATO in major blow to Russia over Ukraine war

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Politics

Ted Cruz on Donald Trump Arrest: ‘Mockery of the Rule of Law’

Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) declared that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s arrest of former President Donald Trump was “ridiculing the rule of law.” “The arrest and arraignment of former President Donald Trump by a left-wing Soros prosecutor today is making a mockery of the rule of law,” Cruz said in a tweet on Tuesday. “Not only is the indictment frivolous, this political persecution marks a dark … Continue reading Ted Cruz on Donald Trump Arrest: ‘Mockery of the Rule of Law’

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Politics

Democrats dump 500 pages of DeSantis opposition research

On Monday, in a preemptive move against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 presidential campaign, Democrats unveiled 500 pages of opposition research. The Democrats’ extensively researched effort is further evidence that they regard Ron DeSantis as a significant contender worth targeting before his anticipated presidential campaign gains momentum, Axios reported. To portray Ron DeSantis as a “MAGA extremist,” American Bridge 21st Century, one of the most … Continue reading Democrats dump 500 pages of DeSantis opposition research

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Politics

Trump faces a maximum of 136 years in jail as unsealed indictment reveals 34 Felony charges for ‘catch and kill scheme’

On Tuesday, Donald Trump appeared before a New York judge and was arraigned on 34 counts of falsifying business records. He became the first President of the United States to be charged with a crime. During the hearing, Trump pleaded not guilty when asked how he would plead. Seated alongside his defense team in the Manhattan courtroom, the 76-year-old had his hands folded on his … Continue reading Trump faces a maximum of 136 years in jail as unsealed indictment reveals 34 Felony charges for ‘catch and kill scheme’

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Four people found dead near beach in Cancun’s hotel area

Four dead bodies were discovered in Cancun’s hotel zone near the beach, as announced by authorities on Monday. There is currently no information on the identities or nationalities of the victims. This announcement follows the shooting of a U.S. tourist in the leg in the nearby town of Puerto Morelos less than a week ago. Initially, prosecutors reported the discovery of three bodies in a … Continue reading Four people found dead near beach in Cancun’s hotel area

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Politics

Trump’s trial could be televised under new NY legislation

Albany Democrats are pushing for legislation that would allow Donald Trump’s trial to be televised if it is approved in the new state budget. Currently, New York is one of two states that prohibit broadcasts from trial courtrooms, the New York Post is reporting. State Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal (D-Manhattan) is sponsoring the bill and said at a Sunday press conference that “as … Continue reading Trump’s trial could be televised under new NY legislation

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Politics

Trump surrenders at Manhattan court for NYC arraignment

On Tuesday afternoon, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office saw the surrender of the former US President, Donald Trump, to face criminal charges linked to the “hush money” payment given to Stormy Daniels. Trump, aged 76, left his Trump Tower residence in Midtown and raised his fist before being taken downtown in a motorcade, the New York Post reported. He became the first US president to … Continue reading Trump surrenders at Manhattan court for NYC arraignment

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Archaeology

Archaeologists in Armenia Just Unearthed an Ancient ‘Golden Tomb’ Filled With Jewelry and Artifacts

A tomb containing numerous amber and carnelian beads as well as gold pendants has been unearthed by archaeologists at Metsamor, an ancient necropolis located in Armenia. The burial is believed to date back to the late Bronze Age, specifically between 1,300 and 1,200 B.C.E. The tomb also contained the remains of both a male and female, who were buried simultaneously. “Their death is a mystery … Continue reading Archaeologists in Armenia Just Unearthed an Ancient ‘Golden Tomb’ Filled With Jewelry and Artifacts

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Space

NASA Preparing for Asteroid Bennu’s Return

Currently, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is in the final stage of its return journey to Earth carrying samples gathered from the asteroid Bennu, Newsweek reported. These samples are expected to contain valuable information about the origin of our solar system and are scheduled to arrive on September 24th of this year. Upon arrival, a sample capsule will descend by parachute into the Utah desert, marking the … Continue reading NASA Preparing for Asteroid Bennu’s Return

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Technology

Man Dies by Suicide After Talking with AI Chatbot

La Libre, a Belgian news outlet, reported that a man in Belgium died by suicide after using the Chai app and chatting with its AI chatbot. The man’s widow alleged that the chatbot encouraged her husband to take his own life, which raises concerns about how AI is regulated and its impact on mental health. In response to the incident, there are calls for businesses … Continue reading Man Dies by Suicide After Talking with AI Chatbot

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Business

China And Brazil Strike Deal To Ditch Dollar

AFP reported that the Brazilian government has announced a deal between China and Brazil to trade in their own currencies, bypassing the US dollar as an intermediary altogether, Zero Hedge reported. This move marks the latest effort by Beijing to challenge the dominance of the greenback, and allows China and Brazil, whose trade amounts to $150 billion per year, to conduct financial transactions directly by … Continue reading China And Brazil Strike Deal To Ditch Dollar

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Politics

Judge authorizes prosecutor to make Trump indictment public

According to a court document, a judge has given permission to the Manhattan district attorney to announce to the public that a grand jury has issued an indictment in the case of former President Donald Trump. The indictment relates to a $130,000 payment made to adult film actress Stormy Daniels in order to keep quiet about an alleged encounter with Trump before he was elected … Continue reading Judge authorizes prosecutor to make Trump indictment public

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AP: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

Court officials announced on Friday that former President Donald Trump will be arraigned on Tuesday following his indictment in Manhattan, presenting a historic and shocking scene of a former US commander-in-chief forced to stand before a judge. Although Trump will be booked like anyone else facing charges, he is not expected to be put in handcuffs and will have Secret Service protection, the Associated Press … Continue reading AP: Trump to be arraigned Tuesday to face hush money indictment

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Politics

Trump: ‘Political Persecution and Election Interference’

The emerging reports of the New York grand jury voting to formally indict him on charges filed under seal by the Manhattan district attorney’s office elicited a response from former President Donald Trump. “This is Political Persecution and Election Interference at the highest level in history,” Trump wrote in a lengthy statement, as reported by Breitbart News. In his response to the reports of the … Continue reading Trump: ‘Political Persecution and Election Interference’

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World News

AP: 36 bodies found inside well after collapse at Indian temple

Officials reported that on Friday, the bodies of 36 people were discovered in a well at a Hindu temple in central India, after the cover over the well collapsed, causing many festival-goers to fall into the muddy water. The incident occurred on Thursday at a temple complex in Indore, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Footage of the collapse showed a scene of chaos, with … Continue reading AP: 36 bodies found inside well after collapse at Indian temple

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AP: Several injured as 2 Swiss regional trains derail in storm

High winds and heavy rains from a recent storm caused two separate regional train derailments in Switzerland on Friday, resulting in more than a dozen people sustaining injuries, according to police reports. The incidents took place near the city of Bern at Lüscherz and Büren zum Hof. In Büren zum Hof, nine adults and three children were injured, with one person’s injuries being severe. Several … Continue reading AP: Several injured as 2 Swiss regional trains derail in storm

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U.S. News

California’s Wildest Winter: 25 Atmospheric Rivers, Record Snow

The severe storms that have struck California this winter are expected to persist through the spring season, the Wall Street Journal reported. Atmospheric rivers and cold fronts have resulted in near-record levels of rain and snowfall in regions that have been struggling with drought-like conditions for several years. There are predictions of additional storms hitting the area in the coming weeks. Unfortunately, the storms have … Continue reading California’s Wildest Winter: 25 Atmospheric Rivers, Record Snow

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U.S. News

Migrant babies thrown over border as 1,000 rush El Paso seeking asylum

In a chaotic scene at the border in El Paso, Texas, over 1,000 migrants rushed towards the US-Mexico border on Wednesday, with dozens of babies and young children being thrown over the river that separates the two countries. The US Border Patrol confirmed the incident, and exclusive photos obtained by The New York Post depict desperate parents tossing their children across the international boundary in … Continue reading Migrant babies thrown over border as 1,000 rush El Paso seeking asylum

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Russia’s Putin calling up extra 147,000 men

Starting from tomorrow (April 1), an additional 147,000 troops will be called up to supplement President Vladimir Putin’s depleted army, as decreed and signed by him. Since Putin’s initial demand for troops to enter Ukraine, over a year ago, approximately 694,000 soldiers have been lost from his forces, the Daily Star reported. Around 694,000 soldiers have been lost from Putin’s forces, with roughly 520,000 of … Continue reading Russia’s Putin calling up extra 147,000 men

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U.S. News

NYPD Has Ordered Every Cop Of Every Rank To Show Up In Uniform Friday

According to CNN Law Enforcement analyst John Miller, the NYPD has issued orders for all police officers in the city “of every rank” to appear in uniform tomorrow, following the indictment of former President Donald Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s grand jury. The grand jury was investigating the events surrounding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, and the news of the indictment broke … Continue reading NYPD Has Ordered Every Cop Of Every Rank To Show Up In Uniform Friday

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U.S. News

Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown following report of armed person

Joint Base Andrews in Prince George’s County, Maryland, has lifted its lockdown following reports of an armed individual near the base housing on Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by Joint Base Andrews, security personnel conducted a thorough search of the base and did not find anyone matching the description of the suspect in the report, WTOP News reported. As a precautionary measure, security … Continue reading Joint Base Andrews lifts lockdown following report of armed person

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Politics

NY grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump

According to three sources with knowledge of the matter, a grand jury in Manhattan has decided to indict Donald Trump, making him the first current or former president in American history to face criminal charges. The Manhattan district attorney’s office has been conducting an investigation into Trump’s alleged involvement in a scheme to pay hush money and conceal his connection to adult film actress Stormy … Continue reading NY grand jury votes to indict Donald Trump

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Archaeology

Strange Ancient Burials Found in Southern Israel

Archaeologists have uncovered a complex of kilns dating back to the Middle Bronze Age, around 3,800 years ago, in the ancient city of Yavneh. The discovery made last year supports the view that Yavneh was a major center for pottery production that spanned several centuries and cultures, including the Canaanites, Samaritans, Christians, Jews, and Muslims. However, some of the kilns contained surprising items that researchers … Continue reading Strange Ancient Burials Found in Southern Israel

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