A viral post highlighted that searching 'trans' on the US State Department's website suggested 'trains,' sparking humor and reactions online. Elon Musk engaged with the post, which drew mixed comments about government priorities. This comes amid directives from the Trump administration to remove gender-related references from government sites, affecting passport applications, email signatures, and other content.
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Russian drone attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv targeted a military hospital, shopping center, and apartment blocks, resulting in casualties. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of prolonging ceasefire talks. Meanwhile, US President Trump criticized Putin over his remarks about Ukrainian leadership.
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Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians, including women and children, and a Hamas political leader. The military ordered evacuations in Rafah as tanks advanced. The ceasefire collapsed, leading to renewed conflict. Humanitarian conditions worsened, displacing many residents, while casualties and destruction mounted in the region.
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