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Little Amarah sings for Shakem: Slain ridesharing services driver Shakem Charles was serenaded for the last time by his daughter at his funeral service yesterday ...
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Another MAGA wall goes up, this one around UW and other colleges: Like the wall of insults against Canada, the Trump administration is building a wall of ...
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Kitui county to get Sh800M stadium ahead of Mashujaa Day: Kitui County is set to get a 10,000-seater stadium ahead of this ...
standardmedia.co.ke/eastern/article/2001516713/kitui-county-to-get-sh800m-stadium-ahead-of-mashujaa-day

Judge Overseeing Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s Case Considers Contempt Charges for U.S. Officials
democracynow.org/2025/4/16/headlines/judge_overseeing_kilmar_abrego_garcias_case_considers_contempt_charges_for_us_officials

Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else?
theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/apr/17/after-25-years-of-the-same-housing-policies-pushing-up-demand-australia-needs-a-new-approach

Abandoned school set for new lease of life as retail space : An abandoned public school building is set to be transformed into retail and office space ...
royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20250416/abandoned-school-set-for-new-lease-of-life-as-retail-space/

Nvidia Pledges to Build $500 Billion AI Supercomputer in Texas
extremetech.com/computing/nvidia-pledges-to-build-500-billion-ai-supercomputer-in-texas

‘Interval birth’: Expert describes rare case of twins born weeks apart: A rare medical case in which a woman gave birth to one twin at a district hospital and ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-04-16-interval-birth-expert-describes-rare-case-of-twins-born-weeks-apart/

Florence Pugh Asked Marvel to Jump Off World's Second Tallest Building: Florence Pugh jumped off the second tallest building in the world while filming ...
variety.com/2025/film/news/florence-pugh-marvel-jumped-off-second-tallest-building-thunderbolts-1236369280/


Image from the original article. Source: Meta's Zuckerberg eyed Instagram spinoff amid antitrust scrutiny, document shows: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg considered spinning off popular photo-sharing app ...
reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/us-antitrust-trial-metas-zuckerberg-admits-he-bought-instagram-because-it-was-2025-04-15/

Key Facts: Mark Zuckerberg on Meta's Challenges and Competition
Apr 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Mark Zuckerberg defended Meta's acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp during the FTC trial.
- He expressed concerns that Instagram and WhatsApp could threaten Facebook's dominance and suggested a spin-off of Instagram in 2018.
- Zuckerberg noted a decline in Facebook's content sharing, with messaging gaining popularity among users.
- YouTube is recognized as a major competitor, particularly among younger audiences who are increasingly spending time on the platform.
"The amount that people are sharing with friends on Facebook, especially, has been declining."— Mark Zuckerberg during his testimony at the FTC antitrust trial.
Kiss ur kids goodbye’: Mom arrested after bringing gun to school to stop ‘indoctrination’ of students
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/mom-arrested-gun-school-indianapolis-b2733858.html

OpenAI is building a social network: Sam Altman’s OpenAI has recently starting woking on an internal prototype social network to rival Elon Musk’s X.
theverge.com/openai/648130/openai-social-network-x-competitor

LILLEY: Momentum building for Poilievre as business, union leaders offer endorsements
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/lilley-momentum-building-for-poilievre-as-business-union-leaders-offer-endorsements

US-Iran talks: US President Trump asserts 'Iran cannot have nuclear weapon'
wionews.com/videos/us-iran-talks-us-president-trump-asserts-iran-cannot-have-nuclear-weapon-8963642

Image from the original article. Source: Tufts student grabbed off street by ICE says hijab removed, asthma not treated at Louisiana facility
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Key Facts: Potential Constitutional Crisis in Tufts Student's Case
Apr 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- A federal judge in Vermont is considering ordering the release of Turkish student Rumeysa Ozturk from immigration custody.
- The ACLU claims her arrest is unconstitutional and indicates a violation of free speech rights.
- Ozturk's detention is part of a broader immigration crackdown by the Trump administration targeting pro-Palestinian activists.
- Her lawyers reported health issues during her detention as they await a decision on her release.
Her continued detention, Rossman said, 'sends a very dangerous message to everyone else that if you do something against the government in terms of your speech, you're going to be punished.'— Jessie Rossman, a lawyer for Ozturk with the ACLU of Massachusetts, urging for her return to Vermont.
Nvidia To Make AI Supercomputers Entirely In U.S.: Chipmaking giant Nvidia announced it will make AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S ...
forbes.com/sites/gennacontino/2025/04/14/nvidia-to-make-ai-supercomputers-entirely-in-us/

Staff report attack on clinic in Gaza City: Israel's military has once again hit a hospital in Gaza City with airstrikes. It suspects a Hamas command center ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/israel-militaeroffensive-gazastreifen-102.html

Funeral to be held for Idaho teen with autism shot 9 times by police in his yard: A funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon for a 17-year-old Idaho boy with ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/funeral-held-idaho-teen-autism-shot-9-police-yard-rcna201360

A stranger helps a grieving daughter clean her mother's grass-covered gravestone: Ashley Blas visited her mother's grave for the first time since the funeral ...
npr.org/2025/04/15/nx-s1-5359034/a-stranger-helps-a-grieving-daughter-clean-her-mothers-grass-covered-gravestone

Former Malaysian PM Abdullah laid to rest after thousands pay their respects: Singapore’s SM Lee Hsien Loong attended the funeral, accompanied by Mrs Lee and ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/sm-lee-pays-respects-at-funeral-of-former-malaysian-pm-abdullah

64 parishioners to become church lay leaders in Mayo: Over 60 parishioners will be commissioned as Catholic Church lay leaders at a ceremony in Co Mayo marking ...
rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0415/1507678-religion-lay-leaders/

Image from the original article. Source: RSS chief calls for Hindu community to end caste differences: ‘One temple, one well, one cremation ground'
hindustantimes.com/india-news/rss-chief-calls-for-hindu-community-to-end-caste-differences-one-temple-one-well-one-cremation-ground-101745146651892.html

Key Facts: RSS Leader Advocates Unity Among Hindus
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: hindustantimes.com
- Mohan Bhagwat called for the Hindu community to overcome caste differences and promote social harmony.
- He emphasized the significance of 'sanskar (values)' as the foundation of Hindu society, urging the creation of a society based on tradition and moral principles.
- Bhagwat encouraged 'swayamsevaks' to reach out to all social segments and spread the message of harmony at the grassroots level.
- His visit to Aligarh includes meetings with RSS Pracharaks in preparation for the centenary celebrations of the RSS.
"One temple, one well, one cremation ground."— Mohan Bhagwat, calling upon the Hindu community to strive for social harmony and end caste differences.
Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff compares Élysée Palace to Mar-a-Lago resort: Donald Trump’s presidential envoy Steve Witkoff compared Élysée Palace to the ...
independent.co.uk/tv/news/trump-elysee-mar-a-lago-steve-witkoff-b2735975.html

Image from the original article. Source: Violent crime in Tübingen: 68-year-old woman robbed and kidnapped in supermarket parking lot
spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/tuebingen-68-jaehrige-seniorin-auf-supermarkt-parkplatz-ueberfallen-und-entfuehrt-a-00316393-dac1-418a-9dcd-7aa18d8b9d36

Key Facts: Elderly Woman Abducted and Robbed in Tübingen
30m · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- A 68-year-old woman was assaulted and abducted in a supermarket parking lot in Tübingen.
- The perpetrator forced her into the trunk of her own car using a knife and then fled.
- The woman managed to escape after the man parked the car in front of a bank.
- Police are seeking witnesses and describe the suspect as approximately 45 to 50 years old with gray hair.
Image from the original article. Source: ‘50501’ protesters denounce Trump administration in nationwide rallies while supporting impacted communities
cnn.com/2025/04/19/us/50501-protests-trump-administration/

Key Facts: Nationwide Protests Against Trump and Musk Policies
9h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- On the National Day of Action, demonstrators across all 50 states protested against perceived authoritarianism under the Trump administration.
- The decentralized 50501 movement organized 900 events, including marches and voter registrations, to oppose political overreach and the erosion of democracy.
- A key focus was the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a wrongfully deported Salvadoran, with protesters demanding his release while highlighting the unjust treatment of immigrants.
- The protests included comparisons of Trump to historical dictators, as the president spent the day at a golf club.
It’s horrifying and terrifying. I'm watching my country be destroyed really fast and I feel hopeless.— Teri Lenfest, a 79-year-old docent at California Academy of Sciences and San Francisco Zoo who showed up to the San Francisco protest.
Image from the original article. Source: Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday: A capsule with Don Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station ...
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Key Facts: Astronauts Return: A Milestone in Space Cooperation
10h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- Russian astronauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner, along with American astronaut Donald Pettit, returned from a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station.
- The Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan on April 20, 2025, coinciding with Pettit's 70th birthday.
- During their 220 days in space, they completed 3,520 orbits around Earth while conducting various scientific experiments.
- Space exploration remains one of the few areas of cooperation between the US and Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
"Happy birthday, @astro_Pettit! Many happy returns (including this one) 🥳"— NASA celebrated Donald Pettit's 70th birthday and the crew's return to Earth.
Image from the original article. Source: Former President Clinton speaks at memorial service 30 years after Oklahoma City bombing
pbs.org/newshour/nation/former-president-clinton-speaks-at-memorial-service-30-years-after-oklahoma-city-bombing

Key Facts: Bill Clinton Commemorates Bombing Victims in Oklahoma City
5h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Thirty years after the deadliest domestic attack in U.S. history, Bill Clinton returned to Oklahoma City to honor the victims of the bombing.
- Clinton, who was president in 1995, delivered a keynote address at a remembrance ceremony, reflecting on the nation's grief and the importance of unity and kindness.
- He cautioned against the divisiveness in modern politics and highlighted the lessons to be learned from the 'Oklahoma Standard' that emerged after the attack.
- The ceremony included the reading of the 168 names of those killed and was relocated to a nearby church due to heavy rain.
I still remember as if it were 30 minutes ago, coming here with Hillary to that memorial service and saying: ‘You have lost too much, but you have not lost everything. You have certainly not lost America, and we will be with you for as many tomorrows as it takes.’— Bill Clinton, during his keynote address at the remembrance ceremony in Oklahoma City.
Image from the original article. Source: Boeing begins flying back planes refused by Chinese airlines: The US plane manufacturer Boeing has begun flying 737 Max jets that were refused by Chinese airline ...
bangkokpost.com/business/general/3006447/boeing-begins-flying-back-planes-refused-by-chinese-airlines

Key Facts: Boeing Returns Rejected Jets from Chinese Airlines
17h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
- Boeing has started returning 737 Max jets that were declined by Chinese airlines.
- China has instructed its airlines to halt the delivery of Boeing jets.
- The first aircraft, meant for Xiamen Air, was flown from Zhoushan to Guam.
- President Trump accused China of backing out of a significant Boeing deal.
"China has instructed airlines to stop taking delivery of Boeing jets."— US President Donald Trump earlier this week accused China of reneging on a 'big Boeing deal', as reports emerged about Beijing’s decision.
Homan: Trump administration ‘did the right thing’ deporting Abrego Garcia: 'We have followed the Constitution. We have followed the law,' border czar says.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/homan-trump-administration-thing-deporting-abrego-garcia/story

Child dies in the Maximare - | Police release details of the swimming pool accident
wa.de/hamm/kind-stirbt-im-maximare-in-hamm-polizei-geht-von-tragischem-unglueck-aus-schwimmbad-93691892.html

Trump tariffs: DHL suspends high value US deliveries : The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.
bbc.com/news/articles/c1jx9ep5l63o

Image from the original article. Source: Trump rebrands Covid health website to promote ‘lab leak’ theory: The new site features a photo of President Donald Trump walking between the words “lab” and ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-covidgov-website-lab-leak-theory-b2735990.html

Key Facts: Trump's Covid Website Promotes Lab Leak Theory
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: independent.co.uk
- The federal Covid-19 website has been revamped to support the lab leak theory regarding the pandemic's origins.
- It claims that Wuhan, China, hosts a research lab with inadequate biosafety standards.
- Dr. Anthony Fauci is accused of promoting a narrative that Covid-19 originated naturally.
- On average, 325 Americans have died from Covid-19 each week over the past month.
"The Trump administration has been very clear that, in contrast to the previous administration, we WILL be the most transparent administration in U.S. history."— White House spokesman Kaelan Dorr said in a statement regarding the new website.
Trump slams 'weak' judges as deportation row intensifies: The clash over President Donald Trump's bid to exercise unprecedented powers in ...
rte.ie/news/world/2025/0420/1508615-trump-judges/

Image from the original article. Source: Pope wishes worshippers Happy Easter after serious illness: Pope Francis, who has been recovering after his release from hospital, appeared in St Peter's Square ...
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Key Facts: Pope Sends Easter Greetings After Recovery
6h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Pope Francis wished the faithful 'Happy Easter' from a wheelchair in Rome on Easter Sunday.
- His traditional Easter message was delivered by a clergy member while the Pope sat in the background.
- He expressed concern about global conflicts, particularly the war in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.
- Before the celebrations, the Pope made several public appearances after recovering from a serious illness.
"There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others."— The Pope spoke about the necessity of peace and freedom during his Easter address.
UK's 'most dangerous prisoner’ transferred to new jail after 46 years in a glass box underground
uk.news.yahoo.com/uks-most-dangerous-prisoner-transferred-100954419.html
Image from the original article. Source: Freemasons to donate fee for hosting McGregor interview: The Freemasons of Ireland are to donate the money they were paid for hosting an interview between Conor ...
rte.ie/news/ireland/2025/0420/1508594-freemasons-mcgregor/

Key Facts: Freemasons to Donate McGregor Interview Fee to Charity
6h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- The Freemasons of Ireland will donate the fee received from the Conor McGregor and Tucker Carlson interview to charity.
- Grand Secretary Philip Daley admitted it was a mistake to host the interview and stated that full booking details will be required in the future.
- The interview took place at the Freemasons' Hall in Dublin, without prior notification of the participants to the organization.
- Daley mentioned the fee was between €1,000 and €2,000, which will now be donated to a suitable charity.
In hindsight we’re not happy with that decision, I mean, look, we made a mistake, put my hands up, fully admit that.— Philip Daley, Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Ireland, reflecting on the decision to host the interview with Conor McGregor.
After US attack: Drone films complete destruction of Houthi port: Dozens of people die in a US military attack on a Houthi rebel port in Yemen ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Drohne-filmt-komplette-Zerstoerung-von-Huthi-Hafen-article25716010.html

92 dead in Gaza in 48 hours - Netanyahu says: "no other choice": In the past two days, at least 92 Palestinians have been killed and more than 200 ...
de.euronews.com/2025/04/20/92-tote-in-48-stunden-in-gaza-netanjahu-israel-hat-keine-andere-wahl-als-kampfe-fortzusetz

Image from the original article. Source: Comment: A muzzle for the churches - Klöckner's inappropriate initiative: The new President of the Bundestag is publicly banning the churches from speaking ...
handelsblatt.com/meinung/kommentare/kommentar-ein-maulkorb-fuer-die-kirchen-kloeckners-unpassender-vorstoss/100122603.html

Key Facts: Church and Politics: Klöckner's Misguided Approach
11h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- Julia Klöckner, the new CDU Bundestag President, has imposed a speaking ban on churches regarding political issues, which is considered inappropriate.
- Despite membership decline, the Catholic Church remains the largest NGO in Germany and should actively address issues of humanity and justice.
- The churches’ clear stance against the AfD demonstrates courage, while the Union struggles to establish a firm boundary to the right.
- The growing estrangement between the Union and the churches is evident, and the churches should not relinquish their right to political involvement.
Ruhr area: Tragedy at the swimming pool! Child (6) drowned: A terrible tragedy occurred at the Maximare water park in Hamm. A six-year-old child drowned.
derwesten.de/region/ruhrgebiet-tragoedie-schwimmbad-kind-tot-id301539529.html

Glass pane falls from height at Star Vista mall, injuring 4: The glass appeared to have fallen to the ground level from the third floor of the mall ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/glass-pane-falls-from-height-at-star-vista-mall-injuring-4

Thousands demonstrate in Israel for hostage release: In Israel, thousands of people once again demonstrated for a deal to release the Hamas hostages. In Tel Aviv ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/asien/gaza-demonstration-geiseln-100.html

Supreme Court halts Venezuelan migrant deportations under Alien Enemies Act: Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented.
axios.com/2025/04/19/supreme-court-trump-deportations-venezuelan-migrants

Image from the original article. Source: Kilmar Abrego Garcia Moved Out of El Salvador's Notorious CECOT, Van Hollen Says: Van Hollen spoke in Washington upon his return from El Salvador to discuss his ...
newsweek.com/kilmar-abrego-garcia-moved-out-notorious-cecot-van-hollen-says-2061639

Key Facts: Sen. Van Hollen Addresses Constitutional Crisis Over Trump
3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Senator Chris Van Hollen accused President Trump of leading the U.S. into a constitutional crisis by disregarding court orders in the Abrego Garcia case.
- Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador, is at the center of a legal battle, with the Trump administration claiming it cannot assist in his return.
- Courts have sided with Garcia and the Democrats, recently ordering the Trump administration to facilitate his return.
- Van Hollen and other Democrats are seeking to increase pressure on the Salvadoran government while examining the financial implications of the Trump administration's policies.
If you have evidence, take it to the court. That’s where we litigate these things, and otherwise just shut up on social media.— Senator Chris Van Hollen, accusing members of the Trump administration of litigating through social media.
Civil courage in Zurich: From helper to accused: Jörg Nink helps a woman and a child at Zurich-Altstetten station to protect themselves from an attack ...
beobachter.ch/magazin/gesetze-recht/vom-retter-zum-beschuldigten-807338

GE2025: SDP launches manifesto, proposes HDB flats to sell for no higher than $270,000, scrap PSLE
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ge2025-sdp-launches-manifesto-proposes-flats-to-sell-for-up-to-270000-do-away-with-psle

Image from the original article. Source: Trump-fearing Haitian migrants fleeing across border from US to Canada: Thousands of migrants scared of deportation by President Trump's administration are ...
nypost.com/2025/04/19/world-news/surge-in-haitian-migrants-scared-of-deportation-head-to-canada/

Key Facts: Trial of Hajnowka Five for Aiding Refugees
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dw.com
- About 100 demonstrators gathered in Bialystok to support the Hajnowka Five, on trial for providing illegal assistance to refugees.
- The five individuals are accused of providing food and shelter to an Iraqi family and an Egyptian man during their illegal crossing into Poland.
- Lawyer Hanna Machinska condemned the trial as shameful and called for integrating helpers into state institutions to reduce border deaths.
- The restrictive migration policies of Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government are under scrutiny, especially the suspension of asylum rights at the Belarus-Poland border.
We are not talking about human trafficking here. We are talking about humanitarian assistance. It's a refusal to provide such assistance that should be a crime.— Hanna Machinska, lawyer at the Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights, on the trial against the Hajnowka Five.
Image from the original article. Source: US Supreme Court intervenes to pause Trump deportations: The US Supreme Court, in a dramatic night-time intervention, paused President Donald Trump's ...
rte.ie/news/us/2025/0419/1508452-us-migration-venezuela/

Key Facts: Supreme Court Halts Trump's Deportation of Venezuelan Migrants
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rte.ie
- The US Supreme Court intervened to stop President Trump's deportation of Venezuelan migrants, which was set to occur without due process.
- The ruling temporarily prohibits the government from removing any migrants under the Alien Enemies Act until further notice.
- Trump defends the deportations as a crackdown on violent Venezuelan gangs, raising constitutional concerns among critics.
- The ACLU welcomed the ruling, stating it prevented migrants from being sent to a foreign prison without a chance to contest their deportation.
"These men were in imminent danger of spending their lives in a horrific foreign prison without ever having had a chance to go to court. We are relieved that the Supreme Court has not permitted the administration to whisk them away the way others were just last month."— Lee Gelernt, lead attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union, following the Supreme Court ruling.
Ramaphosa’s top picks for next ambassador to the United States: President Cyril Ramaphosa reportedly has a shortlist of four Afrikaners to take over as the new ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/821462/ramaphosas-top-picks-for-next-ambassador-to-the-united-states/

Image from the original article. Source: Harvard is correct to fight Trump. Every other school should too.: The Trump administration has written a letter to Harvard University demanding changes to the ...
thehill.com/opinion/5256318-harvard-vs-trump-administration/

Key Facts: Trump-Harvard Conflict: Miscommunication Sparks Tension
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- Harvard received an unauthorized letter from the Trump administration containing extreme demands regarding hiring and curriculum.
- The university felt compelled to publicly reject the demands, leading to a confrontation with the administration.
- A Trump official stated that the letter should not have been sent, creating confusion over internal processes.
- The government's response included freezing funding, while Harvard highlighted the inappropriateness of the demands.
It was malpractice on the side of Harvard’s lawyers not to pick up the phone and call the members of the antisemitism task force who they had been talking to for weeks.— May Mailman, the White House senior policy strategist, commenting on Harvard's response to the Trump administration's demands.
Costa Rica Faces UN Lawsuit Over Rights of Deported Migrant Children: Costa Rica faces a UN lawsuit for detaining 81 migrant children deported from the U.S ...
ticotimes.net/2025/04/19/costa-rica-faces-un-lawsuit-over-rights-of-deported-migrant-children

Image from the original article. Source: Officers who attended Jan. 6 rally ask Supreme Court to keep identities anonymous
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/seattle-officers-attended-jan-6-rally-us-supreme-120979630

Key Facts: Seattle Officers Seek Anonymity in Supreme Court Case
19h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.go.com
- Seattle police officers who attended the Jan. 6 rally are requesting anonymity.
- The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that their names can be publicly disclosed.
- The officers claim that revealing their identities would violate their privacy rights.
- A response to their petition for a stay is expected next week.
Image from the original article. Source: WATCH: 'We will return hostages without surrendering to Hamas': Netanyahu addresses Israel
jpost.com/israel-news/benjamin-netanyahu/article-850703

Key Facts: Netanyahu: No Surrender to Hamas
8h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: jpost.com
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized in a recorded message that he will not capitulate to Hamas, as it would jeopardize Israel's security.
- Hamas has once again rejected a proposal for hostage release and demanded an end to the war, which Netanyahu views as unacceptable.
- He dismissed opposition calls to prioritize the return of all hostages before resuming fighting against Hamas, claiming such demands are unrealistic.
- Netanyahu also reaffirmed his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and strongly rejected criticism of his military strategy against Iran.
"If we capitulate to the dictates of Hamas now, all the great achievements of the war, which we achieved with the merit of our soldiers and our fallen and our heroic injured, all these achievements will disappear."— Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, in a recorded message to the citizens of Israel.
Elections Canada announces record turnout on 1st day of advance voting: Elections Canada has announced preliminary estimates that show nearly two million ...
cbc.ca/news/politics/elections-canada-record-turnout-first-day-advance-voting-1.7514390

Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he had instructed the military to intensify pressure on ...
rte.ie/news/world/2025/0420/1508569-israel-gaza/

Microplastics found in human ovary follicular fluid for the first time: Peer-reviewed study’s findings raises fresh question on the toxic substances’ impact on ...
theguardian.com/society/2025/apr/19/microplastics-human-ovary-follicular-fluid

This is Huaqiangbei, the world’s craziest technology market: Shenzhen, China, is a technology lover's dream, and nowhere is this epitomized than Huaqiangbei ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/this-is-huaqiangbei/

4 Marin County high school students dead, 2 in critical condition after Friday night crash
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/fatal-crash-marin-county-high-school-students/

Houstonians back at City Hall as part of nationwide Trump protest: As part of the 50501 nationwide protest of President Trump's policies, protesters gathered ...
houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/article/5051-houston-trump-protest-20283385.php

Image from the original article. Source: ‘Holy Light’ from Jerusalem arrives in Greece for Easter celebrations: The mission from Jerusalem carrying the Holy Light arrived in Greece shortly after 8 p.m ...
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Key Facts: Holy Light from Jerusalem Reaches Greece for Easter
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ekathimerini.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ekathimerini.com
- The mission from Jerusalem carrying the Holy Light arrived in Greece shortly after 8 p.m.
- Following the welcoming ceremony, the Holy Light was taken to the Church of Agioi Anargyroi in Plaka.
- Aegean and Olympic Air have organized flights to distribute the Holy Light to 18 new destinations across Greece.
- The Holy Light will be shared among the faithful in churches after the midnight hymn "Christ Is Risen."
It is of great importance for every Greek government to have this unique and honorable privilege — to stand here, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, at the Holy Tomb, and to receive from your hands, as guardian of the Holy Sepulchre, this Holy Light — a symbol of hope and optimism for all of humanity.— Giannis Loverdos, Deputy Foreign Minister, during the handover of the Holy Light by the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans: Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
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State: Magashule faces 15 years in prison if convicted: According to the prosecution, if found guilty, the accused persons face up to 15 years in jail.
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‘Not going to be great out there’: Experts have candid advice for national park visitors
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23-year-old stabs woman (59) and man (18) in front of supermarket in Saxony: In front of a supermarket about 30 kilometers north of Chemnitz, a customer is ...
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Shettima not barred from Villa, has no rift with Tinubu – Presidency: The Vice President remains focused on his duties and on supporting the President in ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Transgender women in Britain fear ruling could place toilets, sports and hospitals off limits
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Key Facts: Trans Rights Protest Following UK Court Decision
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euronews.com
- Thousands of trans rights protesters gathered in London after the UK Supreme Court ruled that a woman must be biologically female.
- Concerns have risen regarding the ruling's impact on transgender rights, with fears of potential further judgments threatening existing progress.
- The Equality and Human Rights Commission indicated that transgender women may be excluded from women's toilets and sports teams.
- The ruling was celebrated by gender-critical groups that argue women's safety is compromised by allowing transgender women into single-sex spaces.
The message we’re getting, frankly, from the highest equalities office in the country is that they want to get rid of us, and they don’t really care where we go.— Cleo Madeleine, spokesperson for Gendered Intelligence, expresses concern about the future of vulnerable trans individuals following the ruling.
Anxiety on US college campuses as foreign students deported: High-profile detentions and visa revocations are putting students on edge, as Trump tightens his ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Why Ryan Coogler’s Sinners Is Scaring Hollywood Execs: Hollywood studio executives are sweating over Warner Bros.’ unusual rights agreement with Ryan Coogler for ...
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Key Facts: Coogler's Deal: A Threat to Hollywood's Studio System
Apr 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vulture.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vulture.com
- Ryan Coogler's agreement with Warner Bros. may set a dangerous precedent by allowing directors to retain ownership rights to their films.
- Warner Bros.' decision challenges traditional power dynamics in the film industry and could have long-term implications for studio strategies.
- Competing studios fear that such deals will create unrealistic expectations among other talented filmmakers and strain relationships.
- The effects of Coogler's deal are already being felt, leading to a shift in negotiations and demands within the industry.
"It could be the end of the studio system."— A studio executive discussing the implications of the Sinners deal.
Italian prisoners now have sex rooms to spend time with their partners: World | In January 2024, the court said inmates should have the right to private meetings ...
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Trump on course for failure on Ukraine peace deal, Ben Wallace warns: Former defence secretary Wallace said Donald Trump is ‘not actually very good at doing ...
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Image from the original article. Source: WD launches HDD recycling process that reclaims rare earth elements, cuts out China
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Key Facts: WD Initiates HDD Recycling Program for Rare Earth Elements
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tomshardware.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tomshardware.com
- Western Digital has launched a recycling program for hard drives aimed at reclaiming rare earth elements and reducing reliance on China.
- The initiative, in partnership with Microsoft and recycling firms, has already saved 47,000 pounds of hard drives and SSDs from landfills.
- The ADR technology used achieves a recovery rate of over 90% for rare earth elements and 80% for all materials.
- In the future, this program could play a significant role in recycling materials from data centers and reducing electronic waste.
"HDDs are vital to our data center infrastructure, and advancing a circular supply chain is a core focus for Microsoft."— Chuck Graham, Microsoft CVP, Cloud Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sustainability, and Security, in a press release.
Israeli strikes on Gaza kill more than 90 Palestinians: Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed more than 90 people in 48 hours. That's according to Gaza’s Health ...
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US strikes on key Yemeni fuel port kill at least 80, Houthis say rescuers still searching for bodies
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Mark Carney unveils a plan to Trump-proof Canada: Liberals pledge offense with defense, a new NATO commitment and plans to bolster Canada’s North
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'Andrew Tate phenomena' surges in schools - with boys refusing to talk to female teacher
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Rapist Luca Fairgray’s $120k taxpayer-funded battle to keep identity secret: Serial sex offender Luca Fairgray’s years-long battle to keep his name secret cost ...
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Long lines at polling stations as Canadians turn up for advance voting: Canadians reported long lines as polling stations opened for advance voting on Friday ...
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Conflict with elite university: Email from the Trump administration to Harvard University was apparently unauthorized
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump’s faceoff with the courts: New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join William ...
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Generation 'screwed': How gen Z and millennial housing concerns are shaping the election
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Image from the original article. Source: Wisconsin Supreme Court Says Governor’s 400-Year Edit Was Within Veto Authority: Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, used his veto power to increase school funding ...
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Key Facts: Crucial Ruling on Governor's Veto Power
Apr 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that Governor Tony Evers legally used his veto power to extend school funding limits by 400 years.
- The decision was made by a 4-3 majority, with the liberal justices affirming the veto's legality, while the conservative justices dissented.
- Wisconsin's veto practice, known as the 'Vanna White veto,' allows governors to cross out words or numbers, leading to controversial changes in legislation.
- The ruling has sparked a political dispute between parties, with critics questioning the court's interpretation of the constitution.
"The decision today cannot be justified under any reasonable reading of the Wisconsin Constitution."— Justice Brian Hagedorn added in that dissent regarding the court's decision on the governor's veto.
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