Bryan Kohberger has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students to avoid the death penalty. The victims, Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen, and Kaylee Goncalves, were fatally stabbed in November 2022. The Goncalves family expressed anger towards the State of Idaho following the news of the plea deal.
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Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced he will not seek reelection after opposing President Trump's tax and spending proposal. This decision opens up a competitive Senate seat in 2026, offering Democrats an opportunity to gain ground. Tillis, known for occasional bipartisanship, faced criticism from his own party and Trump, who publicly attacked him and celebrated his retirement.
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Amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, Donald Trump's son, Barron, has become the center of online debate. Social media users are demanding Barron's enlistment in the U.S. Army, questioning the President's decision to engage in military action while his own family remains uninvolved.
Republicans, led by Donald Trump, are targeting Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, with racist and Islamophobic attacks. Trump labeled Mamdani a "100% Communist Lunatic," while other Republicans called for his deportation and linked him to 9/11. Democrats are condemning these attacks, recalling similar tactics used against Barack Obama.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's potential first Indian-origin and Muslim mayor, is gaining attention for a 2020 retweet. He shared a post from CPI-M Puducherry congratulating Arya Rajendran on becoming Thiruvananthapuram's mayor at just 21, making her India's youngest mayor. Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, seemingly endorsed Rajendran's mayorship, sparking interest amidst his mayoral campaign.
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Emirates has expedited the launch of its Airbus A350 on the Dubai-Muscat route to meet surging summer travel demands, commencing a week ahead of schedule. This upgrade offers passengers enhanced comfort and connectivity between the UAE and Oman. The A350 features optimized overnight departures, facilitating seamless connections to global destinations.