A federal judge in Missouri ruled that China was responsible for covering up the COVID-19 pandemic and hoarding protective equipment, entering a $24 billion judgment. Missouri officials plan to enforce the judgment by seizing Chinese assets. The ruling highlights China's alleged actions of withholding virus information and limiting PPE supply, causing early pandemic response challenges.
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Iranian student Alireza Doroudi, studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama, has been detained by ICE. His detention details and the facility are unknown. Doroudi's F-1 visa was revoked six months after his arrival in January 2023. ICE has been targeting university campuses, leading to several arrests and deportations.
At least three people were killed and around 30 others injured when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in southern Lebanon. Demonstrators breached roadblocks to protest Israel's delayed withdrawal, which has been deferred due to security concerns over Hezbollah's presence. Lebanese officials urge restraint and highlight concerns for sovereignty.
A real estate executive's home in Pacific Palisades has been destroyed in the Palisades Fire. Keith Wasserman faced backlash for asking for private firefighting services on social media to protect his residence, now confirmed lost along with other homes in the area.
Tren de Aragua is a prison gang of Venezuela's Aragua which became active in several parts of the United States. In New York City, the gang was stealing cellphones, plundering retail stores and dealing with a synthetic drug, known as Tusi. Trump Saturday invoked the Alien Enemies Act targeting the gang members of Tren de Aragua so that they can be "apprehended, restrained, secured, and removed as Alien Enemies".
In a groundbreaking move, U.S. diplomats held their first high-level meeting in Damascus since the regime change, engaging with the new interim government, including Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani. Discussions focused on counterterrorism, the fate of missing Americans, and humanitarian aid. The U.S.
Born in 1976 in a small village in Iran’s Mazandaran province, Alinejad grew up in a conservative household where veiling was non-negotiable, even inside the home. Her early rebellion came in the form of political pamphlets and underground activism. Arrested as a teenager for criticizing the regime, she transitioned from dissident to journalist, eventually covering the Iranian parliament. Her coverage was bold and often embarrassing for officials. In 2005, she was expelled from parliament... Expand
The Everglades restoration is crucial for Florida Bay's health. High salinity threatens seagrass. A project elevating Tamiami Trail helps water flow. An early wet season is promising. A reservoir project will store and clean water. This will improve the entire system. Restoration boosts Florida's economy. It provides water and reduces flood risk. Protecting the environment secures Floridians' wealth.
US President Donald Trump received a warm welcome at the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia, with loud cheers and chants of 'USA! USA!'. Attendees included key allies like Elon Musk and Jim Jordan. Senator Markwayne Mullin highlighted the crowd's admiration for Trump, linking it to their respect for a fighter. Mullin also contrasted this reception with what President Joe Biden might receive at such events.