An explosion at Texas Tech's substation led to power outages affecting the main campus and Health Sciences Centre. Evacuations were conducted, and an early Spring Break was announced. Emergency services responded to a gas leak, with smoke and flames visible. Lubbock Fire Rescue reported no injuries, advising students to delay departures for safety.
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Wall Street experienced significant losses on Thursday, with the Dow Jones dropping 427 points and the Nasdaq plunging 483 points. Despite President Trump's decision to delay tariffs, market instability persists. Retailers like Macy's and Victoria's Secret reported disappointing forecasts, while major tech firms, including Nvidia, also declined.
President Trump has appointed Indian-American Kush Desai as deputy press secretary. Desai previously served in various communications roles within the Republican Party, notably contributing to the success in battleground states. His appointment is part of a broader series of recent key staff announcements by Trump.
Two Sydney nurses were suspended after a video showed them making threats against Israeli patients. The footage, condemned by political leaders, led to investigations by NSW Health and police. The healthcare professionals, identified as Bankstown Hospital staff, face possible lifelong bans from NSW Health. Authorities assured patient safety and emphasized zero tolerance for such behavior.
Hamas aired a video showing two Israeli hostages, Elkana Bohbot and Yosef Haim Ohana, captured during the October 7 attack. The men, barefoot and unshaven, are seen in a dim room urging another hostage to recount his experiences to speed their release. Families urged Israeli and US leaders for urgent action.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned Putin's suggestion of a "missile duel" with the US as irrational. Putin proposed testing Russia's Oreshnik hypersonic missile against US defenses, claiming its superiority. Russia first deployed the Oreshnik on November 21 against Dnipro, Ukraine, allegedly in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory.
A Boca Raton police officer fatally shot a man Wednesday morning after he allegedly lunged at the officer. Witnesses reported hearing the officer command the man to comply before tasing him twice. The man then reportedly lunged at the officer, leading to the shooting. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth denied sharing sensitive 'war plans' with a journalist accidentally included in a Signal group chat. The group discussed operational specifics about Houthi terrorist airstrikes, with Hegseth and other officials involved in coordinating the US response.