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The Israeli military confirmed the targeted killing of senior Hezbollah commander Hassan Abbas Ezzedine in an airstrike, intensifying tension despite a truce. Concurrently, airstrikes continued in Gaza, with several fatalities reported, amidst ongoing efforts for a stable ceasefire in both regions.
According to the announcement made on Friday, the plan to increase the withholding rate from 10% to 100% will take effect on March 27, and will only apply to “new overpayments.†The administration said that the withholding rate for current beneficiaries with an overpayment before March 27 will not change, nor will the withholding rate for Supplemental Security Income overpayments.
As Vance took the stage at the factory, he spoke about the protesters and wondered how they had free time on a Friday afternoon. 'I can't be the only person wondering it's a little after noon on a Friday ... Don't you all have jobs?' he asked making Usha Vance smile and the crowd applaud.
Bangladesh Bank faces significant financial losses due to the interim government's decision to withhold Taka 15,000 crore worth of printed notes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, leading to a market crisis.
An Army helicopter crew potentially misread their altitude and missed crucial radio communications before colliding with an American Airlines jet over Washington, DC. The NTSB is investigating the cause of the crash, which killed 67 people, with the final report expected to take over a year to complete.
Steve Jobs' handwritten letter expressing his desire to attend the Kumbh Mela fetched $500,312.50 at auction. His wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, fulfilled his wish by attending the 2025 event despite facing allergies. She participated in spiritual practices under the name 'Kamala,' given by her guru. This visit honors Steve Jobs' spiritual journey and Indian traditions.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva, 79, was discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital Sunday after undergoing two brain surgeries. The procedures relieved pressure from a head injury sustained in October. Doctors report his recovery exceeded expectations, restricting him only from strenuous activity. Lula expressed relief and a return to work after experiencing concerning symptoms.
Accenture is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals in response to shifts in the US political landscape. The company will no longer track gender and racial diversity targets or use DEI metrics in employee evaluations. This move aligns with similar actions by other major tech companies.
President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA administrator following a tragic aircraft collision near Washington, D.C. Rocheleau, with over two decades of experience at the FAA, most recently served as the chief operating officer at the National Business Aviation Association.