Kamala Harris recently hinted that she would announce her future political endeavor by the end of summer but Democrat leaders vying to contest in the gubernatorial race don't want to be kept in the dark any more. Former state (California) controller Betty Yee told Politico that voters deserve real conversation, not these last-minute musical chairs.
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Venezuela repatriated nearly 200 undocumented migrants from the US, amid UN concerns over forced returns. Caracas aims for improved US ties, while Washington does not recognize Maduro’s presidency. Trump revoked deportation protections for 600,000 Venezuelans and pledged mass expulsions. Some deportees had suspected gang ties. Venezuela insists returns respect human rights, while the US maintains sanctions amid political instability and unresolved election disputes in the country.
The United States faces a "quad-demic" this winter, with flu, Covid-19, RSV, and norovirus surging due to increased indoor activities, holiday gatherings, and weakened immune systems. Health officials advocate for vaccinations, hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and staying home when sick to combat the rising infections.
The EU has agreed to new sanctions on Russia, including a ban on Russian aluminium imports, aligning with US-EU concerns over Trump's direct talks with Moscow for ending the Ukraine war. As the EU marks Russia's invasion anniversary, tensions rise over the US sidelining Ukraine and Europe in Riyadh discussions.
Wildfires fueled by strong Santa Ana winds have devastated Southern California, destroying thousands of homes and causing 27 deaths. The fires, affecting urban areas and the Olympic preparation, are worsened by climate change and urban expansion. Firefighters, including inmates, struggle to contain the blazes. It has been more than a week that residents left their home and fled.
Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle, who recently split, purchased two waterfront mansions in Jupiter, Florida, near Mar-a-Lago. While Guilfoyle prepares for her ambassadorship in Greece, the future of the properties remains uncertain. Insiders report Guilfoyle is enthusiastic about her new diplomatic role, while Trump Jr has been spending time with his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson.
Heather Tessman discovered her long-lost half-brother, who endured horrific abuse in a Connecticut home for over 20 years. His stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, and her daughters kept him locked up, starving, and drinking from a toilet. Rescued from a burning home, he weighed just 68 pounds. Tessman demands severe punishment for the accused and emphasizes her relentless search for him.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy declined a US proposal to exchange support for 50% ownership of Ukraine's mineral wealth, citing lack of security guarantees in return. Zelenskyy rejected the agreement, emphasizing it prioritized US interests. The proposal involved minerals, oil, and gas resources, sparking criticism of colonial exploitation from European diplomats.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will visit Hungary on April 2, his office said on Sunday, defying an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The ICC issued warrants for Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over allegations of crimes against humanity and war crimes -- including starvation as a method of warfare -- in Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, who is accused of supporting Hamas, without evidence presented. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was detained by ICE, and her case is pending jurisdiction determination.