US Vice President JD Vance criticized journalist Mehdi Hasan after being accused of hypocrisy regarding free speech in Europe. This occurred in the context of the Trump administration banning the Associated Press from the White House over its usage of 'Gulf of Mexico,' raising questions about press freedom in the US.
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Zuckerberg said third-party fact-checking veered from what the original intent was. "Early on, we made it really limited; we said, ‘All right, we're just going to have a system where third-party fact-checkers handle the worst of the worst stuff.’ Things that are very clear hoaxes—like "the Earth is flat"—not parsing speech about whether something is slightly true or slightly false; that was the original intent."
In Florida, a man named Jordan Wilson was apprehended by Jacksonville Sheriff's officers on horseback after allegedly dealing illegal drugs. Despite trying to escape on foot, he was outpaced and surrendered. Wilson was charged with resisting without violence and later released. The mounted unit highlighted their effective crime-fighting efforts on social media.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump discussed the ongoing UK-US trade agreement talks. They acknowledged progress and agreed to accelerate discussions. Trump suggested a favorable deal could mitigate upcoming US tariffs. While a formal agreement remains elusive, Starmer remains optimistic.
French President Emmanuel Macron convened a meeting with European leaders to coordinate a response to Russia’s “existential threat†following a policy shift by the US under Donald Trump. France, a key Ukraine ally, is considering sending military experts but not combat troops. Macron emphasized the need for European unity, warning that inaction could bring the conflict closer to Europe's borders.
Tom Homan said he is closing in on the individual believed to be responsible for leaking the details of an upcoming ICE operation as what reportedly happened in Aurora, Colorado tipping off gang members. The leaked information reportedly allowed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua to evade capture last week and about 30 people were taken into custody.
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Malibu at 8.17 pm, causing mild shaking felt from Long Beach to Oxnard. The earthquake's epicenter was four miles from Thousand Oaks. It is part of a pattern of increased seismic activity in Southern California, with no reported damage.
Recent sightings in New Jersey have reignited UFO curiosity, with historical events such as the Great Moon Hoax, the Roswell incident, and various famous abductions adding fuel to the speculation. From the Phoenix Lights to the Rendlesham Forest incident, these mysterious occurrences continue to intrigue and baffle researchers.
In a significant departure, members of the Board of Deputies of British Jews have openly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza. Thirty-six members expressed their concern over the loss of life and accused the government of encouraging violence against Palestinians. They mourned the Palestinian lives lost since the collapse of the truce on March 18.