A knife attack in Mulhouse, eastern France, left a 69-year-old Portuguese civilian dead and two police officers seriously injured. President Emmanuel Macron condemned it as an Islamist terror act. The suspect, on a terror watchlist, targeted municipal officers while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'.
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Republican commentator Charlie Kirk said had it not been for RFK Jr, the Kennedy legacy would be completely dead. "The Kennedys were a great American family who faced a choice – they could continue their legacy as statesmen, or they could devolve into useless trust fund babies good for nothing but tabloid fodder. Most chose the latter."
An American Airlines regional jet collided with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C., resulting in the deaths of all 64 individuals onboard. The crash occurred in tightly controlled airspace, leading to an NTSB investigation into communication records and staffing levels at the air traffic control tower.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent advocated for international cooperation and criticised the IMF and World Bank for straying from their core missions, signaling a nuanced approach to global finance. However, this message was immediately countered by the White House, which reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining tariffs on China until a new deal is reached.
Denmark is on the verge of approving a defence agreement with the US, potentially allowing American troops to be stationed on Danish soil. Parliament is reviewing the bill, driven by heightened European tensions due to the Ukraine war. The agreement grants the US military access to three airbases in Jutland.
During the Signal chat controversy, President Trump reportedly held a secret dinner at Mar-a-Lago with several attendees, including Elon Musk and his son. The dinner took place after the US bombed Yemen, which led to congratulatory messages among group members. The incident caused backlash after journalist Jeffrey Goldberg leaked details of how he was added to the group, although the administration claimed no war plan was discussed.
A massive five-alarm fire at a Bronx apartment building injured seven people, including five firefighters, and displaced 160 residents. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, started early Friday morning. Residents used space heaters due to inadequate heating. Authorities and the FDNY are investigating the cause while temporary shelters are set up to aid the displaced.
As Pete Hegseth reached the Pentagon Monday morning starting his new job as the defense secretary of the Trump administration, he said, "Every moment that I'm here, I'm thinking about the guys and gals in Guam, in Germany, in Fort Benning, and Fort Bragg, on missile defense sites, and aircraft carriers. Our job is lethality and readiness and warfighting."
US President Donald Trump attended the Daytona 500, welcomed by loud cheers from the crowd. He emphasized the event's unifying spirit, describing it as a tribute to America's strength. Trump, along with family members and officials, led ceremonial laps before addressing drivers. The event was briefly halted due to rain, and the crowd showcased strong support for Trump.
Georgia Representative Rich McCormick suggested students should work for their meals rather than receiving them for free, citing national financial woes. He emphasizes the potential for gaining valuable work experience and self-sufficiency, though acknowledges that not all students are of working age.