A shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, claimed the lives of three people, including the 15-year-old suspect, Natalie Rupnow, and injured six others. Police are investigating multiple factors, including bullying, and the authenticity of a manifesto allegedly written by Rupnow. Authorities are also tracing the firearm and examining potential parental negligence, though it currently appears unlikely.
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A Washington state federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s order banning transgender individuals from military service, marking the second injunction within two weeks. This decision maintains the existing policy and prevents enforcement of the discriminatory order, highlighting ongoing legal challenges and impacts on transgender military personnel.
The US cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency (CISA) faces an uncertain future under President Donald Trump amid republican criticism. Trump has yet to appoint a director, and homeland security secretary Kristi Noem has suggested curtailing the agency’s role. CISA has been praised for securing elections but faces GOP accusations of censoring conservative views. A conservative plan, project 2025, proposes limiting Cisa’s election role, raising concerns about future cybersecurity... Expand
Senior officials from the Trump administration, including prominent Cabinet nominees, attended a crucial transition exercise at the White House, hosted by President Biden's team. This simulation, focusing on national security crises like terror attacks and avian flu, is part of a long-standing transition tradition. Key figures from both administrations engaged to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the US security alliance with South Korea and Japan as a significant threat and vowed to expand his country's nuclear weapons program. Kim also reaffirmed support for Russia's efforts in Ukraine, accusing the US of exacerbating the conflict.
A new generation of Africans is increasing pressure on Western museums to return looted artefacts, reflecting growing awareness and changing attitudes, says Unesco's Ernesto Ottone. While countries like France and Britain hold vast collections of stolen cultural heritage, restitution efforts remain complex, often requiring bespoke laws. Some items, like Benin bronzes and Madagascar's royal crown, have been loaned, but widespread returns face legal and political resistance, stalling progress.
Donald Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz claimed that many Canadians wish to become American citizens due to dissatisfaction with Trudeau's liberal policies. Waltz asserted that there are no plans to annex Canada, but noted significant interest in the United States' economic benefits. He emphasized the renewed American influence in the Western Hemisphere under Trump's leadership.