US Secretary of State Marco Rubio humorously suggested Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was 'probably spying somewhere' after she missed an event. This comes amid a Senate Intelligence Committee's review of a 'Signalgate' scandal involving Gabbard and discussions about war plans on an encrypted app.
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A crucial water reservoir in Pacific Palisades, the Santa Ynez Reservoir, was offline for maintenance when wildfires began, contributing to water supply issues for firefighters. Though storage tanks were filled, high demand quickly depleted them. Officials are investigating whether the reservoir's offline status affected firefighting efforts, with questions about the timing of maintenance during fire risk periods.
Tragically, stampedes at two Nigerian Christmas charity events claimed 32 lives, including children. Crowd surges occurred as people desperately sought food amidst a severe cost-of-living crisis. Twenty-two died in Anambra state, while ten perished in Abuja. Police are investigating these incidents, highlighting the need for improved safety measures at such events.
Local authorities in Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, demolished a mural depicting significant events from the Liberation War on the country's Independence Day. The mural was covered following demands from the student group Students Against Discrimination. Transparency International Bangladesh announced plans to protest this action.
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.
Stanley Zhong, a teenager with a perfect academic record and a job at Google, is suing multiple universities after being rejected by 16 colleges. The lawsuits allege discrimination against Asian-American applicants in admissions, despite affirmative action being banned in California and by the US Supreme Court.
A Tennessee pastor, Reverend Steve Caudle, called for possible violence against Elon Musk, citing fears of Musk interfering with the US Treasury and personal information. He suggested that violence might be necessary, invoking religious justification and referring to spiritual conflict. "I'm worried that we are on the verge of bloodshed. This is an attempt to take us back to a day that we do not want to go and we will not go. Therefore, there will be conflict," the pastor said.
Mississippi native Andrew Eaves has been identified as one of the pilots in the tragic Blackhawk helicopter crash, which collided with an American Airlines plane, resulting in no survivors. Speculation about a transgender pilot led to online attacks against Jo Ellis, who clarified she was not involved in the crash.
President Trump met with Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, who was murdered by an illegal immigrant. He expressed his support for strict deportation policies. This came as the White House criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for visiting a deported man in El Salvador, while Morin accused the senator of neglecting her daughter's case.
Former King Gyanendra Shah of Nepal received an enthusiastic welcome from supporters in Kathmandu, urging for the reinstatement of the monarchy amid political instability and economic dissatisfaction. Despite increased pro-monarchy sentiments, the likelihood of a return to monarchical rule remains uncertain.