Bay Area sees Tesla backlash as owners fed up with Musk sell their cars: Some Bay Area residents are opting to leave Tesla in their rear-view mirrors.
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Bay Area sees Tesla backlash as owners fed up with Musk sell their cars
Houthis claim attacks on American carrier group: The Iran-backed Houthis claimed on Monday to have twice attacked an American aircraft carrier group within 24 ...
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Houthis claim attacks on American carrier group
McGregor to meet Trump at White House this afternoon: Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor visited the White House for St Patrick's Day ...
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McGregor to meet Trump at White House this afternoon
Quick Glance: McGregor's Remarks Do Not Reflect Irish Sentiment
  • Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris emphasized that Conor McGregor's critical comments on Ireland's immigration policies do not represent the views of the Irish people.

  • McGregor labeled the Irish government as neglectful and criticized the country's immigration policies during his visit to the White House.

  • Harris clarified that McGregor is speaking in a personal capacity and does not represent Ireland or its citizens.

  • The Chief Executive of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre expressed shock over McGregor's meeting with the President, especially in light of the recent civil judgment against him.
US President Invokes Wartime Law to Send Criminal Gang Members to El Salvador: President Trump invokes the 1798 Enemy Aliens Act to deport 238 Tren de Aragua and ...
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US President Invokes Wartime Law to Send Criminal Gang Members to El ...
Give us back the Statue of Liberty, French MEP tells America: Raphael Glucksmann says ‘those who chose to side with tyrants, we gave it to you as a gift ...
telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/16/give-us-back-the-statue-of-liberty-french-mep-tells-america/
Give us back the Statue of Liberty, French MEP tells America
Quick Glance: France's Demand for Statue of Liberty Stirs Controversy
  • Politician Raphael Glucksmann's call for the return of the Statue of Liberty reflects his view that Trump's policies contradict the values associated with the gift.

  • The demand has ignited outrage among MAGA supporters, leading to mixed reactions regarding the statue's future.

  • Glucksmann emphasized that the statue, given by France in 1884, symbolizes freedom, which he believes is no longer appreciated in the U.S.

  • This controversy highlights the growing diplomatic tensions between the U.S. and Europe amidst ongoing issues like the Ukraine conflict.
Trump says 'many elements' agreed to ahead of Putin call: Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are due to speak about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine on Tuesday.
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Trump says 'many elements' agreed to ahead of Putin call
Top Senate Democrat Schumer postpones book tour for security reasons: Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, who has faced backlash from his party since saying he ...
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Top Senate Democrat Schumer postpones book tour for security reasons
Trump cancels Joe Biden’s last minute pardons, declares them ‘void’ and ‘vacant’: Trump alleged that any pardons linked to the committee are illegitimate ...
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Trump cancels Joe Biden’s last minute pardons, declares them ‘void’ and ...
Quick Glance: Trump Challenges Biden's Pardons as Invalid
  • President Trump questioned the legitimacy of Biden's preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee members, citing their use of an autopen for signatures.

  • Legal experts believe Trump's reasoning lacks merit and that a court would likely not permit a president to revoke a predecessor's pardons.

  • Trump alleged on social media that committee members were accountable for the pardons without Biden's consent.

  • Legal analysts caution that pursuing legal action against individuals who have been pardoned could lead to substantial costs and stress, regardless of the outcomes in court.
This is the moment astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore welcomed a new NASA crew at the International Space Station ... Show more
NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their replacements to space station: Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space ...
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NASA's stuck astronauts welcome their replacements to space station
Quick Glance: Astronaut Exchange at the International Space Station
  • A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station to facilitate the return of two stranded NASA astronauts.

  • Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are returning after nine months, despite their mission being initially scheduled for only one week.

  • The new astronauts will spend the next few days learning from Wilmore and Williams and are set to stay for approximately six months.

  • Wilmore and Williams plan to depart on Wednesday using a SpaceX capsule, while continuing their scientific research.
A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without explanation, despite US visa
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A professor from Brown University was deported to Lebanon without ...
Quick Glance: Brown Professor Deported Against Court Ruling
  • Rasha Alawieh, a professor at Brown University, was deported to Lebanon despite having a valid US visa and a court order blocking her removal.

  • Federal prosecutors claim the deportation was based on her connections to Hezbollah and attendance at a funeral for its leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

  • Brown University expressed concern over the incident and advised international students to avoid travel due to potential changes in restrictions.

  • These events occur amidst intensified immigration policies by the Trump administration targeting universities.
President Michael D Higgins gives last St Patrick’s Day message after 14 years
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President Michael D Higgins gives last St Patrick’s Day message after 14 ...
Quick Glance: Global Celebrations of St. Patrick's Day
  • St. Patrick's Day, honoring Ireland's patron saint, is celebrated worldwide.

  • Originally a solemn religious observance in Ireland, the day has transformed into a lively cultural festival abroad.

  • Saint Patrick, born in the 5th century, is known as a missionary who introduced Christianity to the Irish.

  • Today, parades and festivities in green, attended by people of all backgrounds, are central to the celebrations.
Finland turns down US request for eggs: "The amount we could export would not solve their egg shortage," says the head of the Finnish Poultry Association.
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Finland turns down US request for eggs
A judge told Trump to halt deportation flights. They went ahead anyway.: Trump’s new attempt to test the courts’ limits, explained.
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A judge told Trump to halt deportation flights. They went ahead anyway.
Trump revokes secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter and Ashley: U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday revoked secret service protection for ...
cnbc.com/2025/03/17/trump-revokes-secret-service-protection-for-bidens-children-hunter-and-ashley.html
Trump revokes secret service protection for Biden's children Hunter and ...
"He knew nothing": Trump declares Biden pardons "invalid": Shortly before the end of his term, Joe Biden pardons several people - | sometimes even preemptively ...
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US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable': Remarks by South Africa's ambassador to the United States about President Donald Trump were ...
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US says South African ambassador's remarks were 'unacceptable'
Czechs to raise Radio Free Europe with EU states after US funding cut: EU powers said on Monday they would try to save Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty - the U.S ...
reuters.com/world/europe/czechs-raise-radio-free-europe-with-eu-states-after-us-funding-cut-2025-03-17/
Czechs to raise Radio Free Europe with EU states after US funding cut
Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less: The changes go into effect for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Harvard says tuition will be free for families making $200K or less
A SpaceX capsule delivered four astronauts to the International Space Station early on Sunday (March 16) in a NASA crew swap mission that will allow a pair of ... Show more
West Virginia governor threatens legal action over NCAA Tournament selection: West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday that the state will launch an ...
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West Virginia governor threatens legal action over NCAA Tournament ...
Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday: Previously withheld documents on the assassination of US president John F. Kennedy will be released on ...
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Trump says JFK assassination files to be released Tuesday
Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home
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Federal workers cast Trump's many Mar-a-Lago trips as working from home
Trump visits Kennedy Center, slams 'Hamilton,' vows to restore it: In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-03-17/trump-visits-kennedy-center-slams-hamilton
Trump visits Kennedy Center, slams 'Hamilton,' vows to restore it
Harvard announces free tuition for students whose families make $200K or less: Harvard announced it will be offering free tuition to students whose families make ...
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Harvard announces free tuition for students whose families make $200K or ...
Why Trump Can’t ‘Void’ Biden’s Pardons Because of Autopen: President Donald Trump signaled that he intends to nullify the presidential pardons—an act experts say ...
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Why Trump Can’t ‘Void’ Biden’s Pardons Because of Autopen
Quick Glance: Trump Claims Biden's Pardons Are Invalid
  • Donald Trump asserted that Joe Biden's pardons for members of the Jan. 6 committee are invalid because Biden used an autopen.

  • He questioned whether Biden was aware of the pardons and called for investigations into the committee members.

  • The Constitution allows the president to issue pardons regardless of the method used, which is supported by legal guidelines.

  • Committee members responded strongly to Trump's comments, defending their work and rejecting his threats.
Live updates: The latest on Trump's presidency
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Live updates: The latest on Trump's presidency
Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor’s work ethic during St Patrick’s Day meeting at the White House
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Donald Trump praises Conor McGregor’s work ethic during St Patrick’s Day ...
Trump warns Iran: You’ll be held responsible for any Houthi attacks: US President Donald Trump warns Iran that it will be held responsible for “any shot fired” ...
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Trump warns Iran: You’ll be held responsible for any Houthi attacks
Contrary to court order: Trump's deportation show in El Salvador: Using martial imagery, the USA has deported hundreds of Venezuelans to El Salvador ...
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Contrary to court order: Trump's deportation show in El Salvador
He voted for Trump. Now his Peruvian wife is stuck in ICE custody: Newlyweds Bradley Bartell and Camila Muñoz were on their way home after honeymooning in ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-deportations-wisconsin-couple-b2716616.html
He voted for Trump. Now his Peruvian wife is stuck in ICE custody
Quick Glance: Lithuania Blames Russia for IKEA Arson Attack
  • Lithuanian prosecutors have accused Russian military intelligence of orchestrating an arson attack on an IKEA store in Vilnius.

  • This incident is viewed as part of a broader Russian sabotage campaign, especially following a similar fire in Poland.

  • Investigations revealed a complex network of over 20 intermediaries involved in the attack.

  • The symbolic significance of IKEA's colors, which resemble Ukraine's flag, is considered a key motive behind the attack.
Contributor: Democrats have four theories to beat Trump. Good luck: When they’re not wasting time arguing over decorum or recording cringey 'choose your fighter' ...
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Contributor: Democrats have four theories to beat Trump. Good luck
Nafisa is a nurse helping people in the Nuba Mountains in Sudan, where she fled with her family a year ago. Famine has been declared in parts of the Nuba ... Show more
Zurich airport says ‘non’ to French announcements: Switzerland's busiest airport, Zurich, will drop French language tannoy announcements ...
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Zurich airport says ‘non’ to French announcements
Quick Glance: Swiss Nationals Allegedly Fighting in Ukraine Deny Claims
  • Two Swiss nationals accused by pro-Russian websites of fighting in Ukraine deny any involvement.

  • Patrick Schärrer, a trained military instructor, has had personal data and photographs published that falsely depict him as a combatant.

  • It is illegal in Switzerland to serve as a mercenary, and pro-Russian websites have released personal information about alleged mercenaries, leading to threats.

  • According to military authorities, 13 proceedings have been initiated against Swiss nationals suspected of fighting in Ukraine.
Jonathan Majors Admits to Strangling Ex-Girlfriend In Newly Unearthed Audio: Jonathan Majors admitted to strangling an ex-girlfriend in a previously unreleased ...
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Jonathan Majors Admits to Strangling Ex-Girlfriend In Newly Unearthed ...
A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said ... Show more
US judge questions Trump's deportation of Venezuelans: A U.S. judge on Monday ordered Trump administration officials to explain whether they violated his order ...
reuters.com/world/us/group-seeks-answers-deportation-venezuelans-despite-court-order-2025-03-17/
US judge questions Trump's deportation of Venezuelans
USA: Trump deports 238 Venezuelans to notorious prison: The USA has deported more than 200 people to El Salvador - | and is paying the country money for their ...
handelsblatt.com/politik/international/usa-trump-schiebt-238-venezolaner-in-beruechtigtes-gefaengnis-ab/100114227.html
USA: Trump deports 238 Venezuelans to notorious prison
US President Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for Houthi strikes, warns of ‘dire consequences’
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US President Trump says Iran 'will be held responsible' for ...
BYD: New battery with charging time of five minutes unveiled: Charging an electric car currently still takes longer than a refueling stop. Chinese manufacturer ...
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BYD: New battery with charging time of five minutes unveiled
Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy: Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all ...
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Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
Quick Glance: Forever 21 Declares Bankruptcy Again
  • Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and plans to wind down its U.S. operations.

  • The company carries $1.58 billion in debt and faces competition from foreign fast-fashion brands.

  • Liquidation sales will occur at approximately 350 U.S. stores, while international locations remain unaffected.

  • Despite a brief recovery post-2019 bankruptcy, the company has suffered further losses and is now owned by Catalyst Brands.
In the past couple of days, X users in India discovered that the artificial intelligence tool Grok had little reverence for figures against whom criticism is ... Show more

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