Bernie Sanders, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, rallied tens of thousands in Los Angeles, denouncing the influence of billionaires and Trump's policies. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and musicians like Neil Young, Sanders urged resistance against what he sees as a slide towards authoritarianism.
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Noushin Faraji, a former Fox Sports hairstylist, has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior by network executives and host Skip Bayless. Faraji claims Bayless made unwanted advances and propositions, while her complaints were met with retaliation. The suit seeks damages and highlights a toxic work culture at Fox.
Federal agencies removed gender and diversity references from websites following a directive linked to President Trump's executive orders. The changes affected multiple areas, including health pages and passport applications, resulting in significant backlash from various organizations and concerns about government transparency.
President-elect Donald Trump plans to create an 'External Revenue Service' to collect tariffs on foreign imports, reaffirming his commitment to imposing trade levies. Critics question the need for a new agency, given that Customs and Border Protection already handles tariff collection. Experts warn these tariffs may inflate consumer prices without generating substantial revenue.
Pope Francis's death on Easter has reverberated globally, with US Vice-President JD Vance among the last dignitaries to meet him. Vance's visit to the Vatican included a meeting with the Pope, where he expressed concern for his health and exchanged gifts. Following the Pope's passing, both Vance and President Trump issued statements honoring his legacy and contributions.
China has deployed nearly 400 troops at Larung Gar Buddhist Academy to enforce stricter surveillance, with plans to impose regulations in 2022 limiting monks' residency to 15 years and requiring registration. These measures aim at reducing the monastery's population. The academy has experienced significant crackdowns since its founding, including demolitions in 2016-2017.
A gunman was fatally shot after opening fire at UPMC Memorial in York, Pennsylvania. All patients are safe, with no reported injuries among them. Law enforcement is in control of the situation, and the facility has instructed off-duty staff to stay home.
Israeli strikes on the southern Gaza Strip killed at least 19 Palestinians, including women and children, and a Hamas political leader. The military ordered evacuations in Rafah as tanks advanced. The ceasefire collapsed, leading to renewed conflict. Humanitarian conditions worsened, displacing many residents, while casualties and destruction mounted in the region.
Tesla shareholders are growing frustrated as the stock continues to slide for six sessions, demanding accountability from CEO Elon Musk. Investors are concerned about Musk's divided focus on multiple ventures and his recent role as the U.S. government's efficiency czar. The increasing competition in the EV market and production challenges are also contributing to Tesla's stock volatility.
President Trump has sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, urging a quick agreement on a new nuclear deal. Trump has given Khamenei a two-month deadline, stating alternative measures will be considered if an agreement isn't reached diplomatically. Rising tensions include allegations of Iran plotting against Trump and its support for Houthi militants.