President Donald Trump suggested that arson attacks on Tesla cars were acts of 'domestic political terrorism' by left-wing operatives. Recent incidents include vandalism, shootings, and arson at Tesla dealerships across multiple states. Trump claimed that perpetrators are linked to highly political groups and praised Tesla CEO Elon Musk as a 'patriot.'
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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran's Evin prison, returned home to Rome after diplomatic efforts from the Italian government. Sala was held in harsh conditions for three days before her release. Her detention occurred shortly after Italy arrested Iranian businessman Mohammad Abedini, leading to suspicions of political motivations.
Russian drones attacked Odesa, Ukraine, injuring at least three people and hitting civilian infrastructure after a purported Easter ceasefire ended. This attack occurred before a meeting in London to discuss the war, where US involvement hinges on progress. Both Russia and Ukraine are preparing for a spring-summer military campaign, despite failed ceasefire attempts and ongoing long-range attacks.
President Donald Trump removed security protection for former officials Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook, despite ongoing threats from Iran due to their roles in the 2020 drone strike against General Qassem Soleimani. Trump emphasized the inherent risks but stated protection can't last a lifetime.
​Amid a lot of teas from who did what at Jimmy Carter's funeral service which saw a stellar gathering of five presidents -- Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Donald Trump, Kamala Harris cropped Donald Trump out of the photo that she posted on the Instagram account of the Vice President.
Former Ohio Senator Nina Turner criticized Elon Musk's involvement in the impending government shutdown debate, calling him an oligarch. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, co-chiefs of the Department of Government Efficiency, opposed spending bills, leading to a Congressional stalemate. Turner's comments sparked backlash from MAGA supporters and a debate about Musk's political influence.
REAL ID: The upcoming May 7 deadline requires all US travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant license or identification to board domestic flights. If a flyer does not have a REAl ID-compliant identity card, then he or she will have to show a passport for even domestic flying. After the 9/11 attacks, the REAL ID Act of 2005 was passed by Congress to set stricter standards for identification used to access federal facilities, board commercial flights, or enter nuclear power plants.
Pope Francis spent a peaceful night in hospital, the Vatican said Friday, a day after it noted improvement in his clinical condition for a second straight day. After a difficult weekend in which the Argentine, who has been pope since 2013, suffered a respiratory attack, the Vatican this week noted slight, incremental improvements in his condition.
North Korea is dismantling the Mount Kumgang Reunion Centre, a venue for reunions of families separated by the Korean War, which South Korea labelled as 'inhumane.' Seoul demands an immediate cessation and holds Pyongyang accountable for the emotional impact on aging separated families.
A violent storm in the Kerch Strait severely damaged two Russian oil tankers, causing an oil spill and a rescue operation. One tanker split in half, resulting in one fatality and injuries. The other tanker ran aground. Authorities are investigating potential safety breaches and working to contain the environmental impact.
​In 2016, Bezos said Trump's wish to lock up Hillary Clinton or refuse to accept a loss in that election "erodes our democracy around the edges." "One of the things that makes this country as amazing as it is, we are allowed to criticize and scrutinize our elected leaders," Bezos said at the time. But this time he said he is actually optimistic about Trump's term as Trump has changed in the last eight years.