A widespread power outage plunged Puerto Rico into darkness, affecting all 1.4 million clients as the island prepared for Easter weekend. The blackout disrupted daily life, impacting businesses, tourism, and essential services like water supply. Officials are investigating the cause and working to restore power, facing public anger and calls to overhaul the island's energy infrastructure.
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Walmart unveils its first logo refresh in 17 years featuring a thicker font, a deeper blue background, and an energized yellow spark. The update, aimed at modernizing while remaining familiar, was met with online criticism for its minimal changes, with many users expressing disbelief and sarcasm.
Mary Ann Krupsak, the first woman elected to statewide office in New York as lieutenant governor in 1974, has passed away at 92. A lifelong Democrat, she served with Gov. Hugh Carey and later challenged him in 1978. Krupsak contributed significantly to saving Radio City Music Hall and was a senior partner at two law firms.
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid has accused prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government of resisting a state investigation into Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack. A court-ordered cabinet meeting on the issue ended without a decision. Lapid insists an inquiry is necessary to prevent future attacks, while Netanyahu’s government argues that a probe should wait until the war ends. A proposed commission was rejected by lawmakers last month.
Elon Musk appears on the Time Magazine cover as 'President Musk' in an illustration done by the magazine as he and his Department of Government Efficiency gain strength in the administration. The cover story noted that no man before Elon Musk wielded such authority in the government and these are just the beginnings, it said.
Barack and Michelle Obama's daughter, Sasha, was seen for the first time since rumors of her parents' divorce emerged, according to reports. Sasha appeared somber in the viral photo triggering speculations about whether the rumors of her parents' divorcing and her father Barack Obama dating Jennifer Aniston affected her. In the photo, Sasha who is a student is seen carrying books.
'Woah' and 'Yikes' are the two responses that Elon Musk has so far given in reacting to posts concerning Ashley and her son. Elon Musk is a pro-natalist and he has a legion of children from different women. Speculations are rife whether he is not acknowledging this one because it would affect his relationship with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis who appears to be in a relationship with Musk and is also the mother of three of his children. ​​​​
Sheryl Crow sold her Tesla to protest Elon Musk's push to defund NPR, donating the proceeds to the media organization. This move aligns with her longstanding opposition to conservative policies and support for unbiased news coverage.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa President Junaid Akbar Khan announced plans for a protest movement post-Ramazan and reiterated the commitment to a grand opposition alliance. Junaid criticised government restrictions and asserted unwavering support for PTI's founding chairman, Imran Khan, despite denied jail visits.
As wildfires tore through Los Angeles, firefighters battled relentlessly to stop the flames from reaching iconic landmarks like the J Paul Getty Museum and UCLA. Fires have already destroyed over 12,000 structures across 56 square miles, and thousands of residents faced evacuation orders. Grim recovery efforts continue amid allegations of inadequate firefighting resources.