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Early morning blaze at ArcelorMittal facility contained by 40 firefighters; officials confirm no toxic threat to nearby communities...
40 firefighters using aerial ladders contained a 4 a.m. fire at ArcelorMittal's Contrecoeur facility, 50km northeast of Montreal on St. Lawrence River's south shore. The blaze in scrapped vehicles sent smoke toward Richelieu River communities. Quebec Environment Department confirmed no toxic threat, no evacuations needed. Smoke nearly extinguished by late morning.
Fifteen emergency responders killed in Rafah incident leads to commander's reprimand after military finds no weapons, prompting UN investigation calls...
Israeli forces killed 15 emergency workers in Rafah March 23, including Red Crescent and Civil Defence staff. Cellphone video showed ambulances had visible lights. Military claimed 6 were Hamas militants. Maj. Gen Har-Even confirmed no weapons found. Bodies bulldozed into mass grave. Commanding officer reprimanded, deputy commander fired. UN demands independent inquiry.
Liberal Leader's ambitious proposal targets defense, infrastructure, and housing sectors to strengthen Canadian economic sovereignty and security...
Liberal Leader Mark Carney's $130B crisis response addresses US threats to Canada's economy and sovereignty through three sectors: defense ($18B+$32B), infrastructure ($20B for trade corridors, digital, health-care, Arctic projects), and housing ($11.8B for Build Canada Homes, $6B municipal development, $4.1B rental incentives).
British Typhoons scramble for unprecedented number of interceptions in 2023, including 21 incidents in just three weeks near Baltic region...
RAF Typhoons from Malbork and Lossiemouth conducted Quick Reaction Alerts, intercepting 50 Russian aircraft in 2023, including 21 in 21 days and a Bear-F bomber. Recent Baltic operations with Norwegian F-35A and Swedish forces involved Il-20M and Kaliningrad aircraft April 15-17. Under Operation Chessman and Starmer's 2.5% GDP pledge, Pollard affirmed NATO commitment.
Oscar Jenkins shown in interrogation video from Luhansk region as PM Albanese pledges diplomatic intervention for his release...
Australian teacher Oscar Jenkins, captured December 2024, faces mercenary charges in Russian-annexed Luhansk, where Putin recognized independence before 2022 invasion. Video shows bound interrogation. Allegedly paid 600,000-800,000 rubles monthly. PM Albanese promises intervention, FM Wong demands release. Russian proxy forces began 2014 insurgency.
Six arrested after 62-year-old pedestrian struck by van at Aston Wood Golf Club, prompting IOPC investigation into West Midlands incident...
Suzanne Cherry, 62, from West Midlands, died after a grey Nissan van hit her at Aston Wood Golf Club during a police pursuit. Six arrests include suspects from Coseley (36, 26), Wednesbury (34), Bloxwich (51), Dudley (22), and Worcester (41) for murder, manslaughter, and assisting offenders. IOPC investigates. Police seek witnesses from Blake Street and Birmingham Road.
Council turns to artificial intelligence to plan 12,000 new homes after government doubles building requirements through 2041...
Forest of Dean council must deliver 12,000 homes by 2041, increased from 6,600 after Ministry of Housing mandated 597 annual builds, up from 330. Leader Adrian Birch commissioned AI research to analyze locations including Lydney, Beachley, Newent, Churcham garden town between A40/A48, and M50 junction 2 near Redmarley. Council unanimously approved plan review.
New deregulatory actions target mercury standards and fossil fuel rules, promising lower consumer costs while sparking environmental concerns...
EPA Administrator Zeldin detailed to Weijia Jiang on Face the Nation (April 2025) 31 deregulatory actions affecting mercury standards, coal-fired plants, and oil/gas development. Changes reverse Biden-era industry regulations, addressing heating, grocery, and medication affordability. Process follows Administrative Procedures Act, requiring public comment, targeting trillion-dollar compliance costs impacting American households.
Rep. Fitzpatrick, fresh from Ukraine visit, discusses historic prisoner exchange and reaffirms support for Zelenskyy during Face the Nation appearance...
On April 20, 2025, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick appeared on Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan from Langhorne, discussing the largest Russia-Ukraine POW exchange since the three-year invasion. Fresh from Ukraine's frontline, he shared his friendship with Zelenskyy, condemned Putin's untrustworthiness, and pledged support for Ukraine's victory and peaceful settlement.
Conservative Len Webber's nationwide campaign, inspired by late wife's death, has helped millions register as organ donors across Canada...
Conservative MP Len Webber retires at 65 before 2025, after catalyzing Alison Redford's 2014 resignation and championing organ donation following wife Heather's 2010 death at 47. Their Red Deer College romance led to tax form donation initiative, implemented in Ontario (2.5M donors), Nunavut (3,900), BC, pending in Alberta, addressing 33% waitlist mortality. He honors her marathon coaching legacy.
Agency confirms both pens and pencils are valid for ballot marking, addressing social media misinformation about voting integrity...
Independent agency Elections Canada refutes social media claims on X about mandatory pencil use for voting. Their website confirms both pencils and pens are valid, though they provide black-lead pencils to prevent ink-related spoilage. Sealed ballots are counted election day by paired workers, with candidate representatives witnessing to ensure against tampering fears.
Federal debates proceed amid controversy over participation rules, as commission grapples with leadership changes and calls for electoral reform...
Leaders' Debates Commission hosted French and English debates in Montreal, excluding Greens (232 candidates vs 309 required). Commissioner Johnston departed March 2023 for foreign interference rapporteur role. Last-minute changes included Canadiens game rescheduling and cancelled media scrums. NDP and Bloc warrant inclusion for power balance. Reform needs 4% poll threshold.
Investigation reveals commander misidentified 15 emergency responders during nighttime operation, leading to deadly five-minute barrage in Tel al-Sultan...
Israeli probe of March 23 Tel al-Sultan killings found deputy commander's nighttime misidentification led to 5-minute barrage killing 15 medics: 8 Red Crescent, 6 Civil Defense, 1 UN staff. Cellphone video showed visible emergency signals. Bodies bulldozed to mass grave. No weapons found. Over 150 responders, 1000 health workers killed in war. Case with Military Advocate General.
Ukrainian officials document over 1,000 ceasefire violations during Putin's 30-hour Orthodox Easter pause, including drone strikes and artillery fire...
Putin's 30-hour Easter truce in Ukraine saw immediate violations, with 387 shellings, 290 drone uses, 59 shelling cases, and 24 Russian assaults reported by Commander Syrskii. Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv as Zelenskyy accused Russia of PR manipulation. Kremlin spokesman Peskov told TASS the ceasefire would end at 21:00 GMT, amid 1000+ alleged violations.
Investigation reveals operational failures in March 23 incident that killed 15 emergency workers, leading to deputy commander's dismissal and renewed scrutiny...
IDF investigation of March 23 killing of 15 Gaza emergency workers revealed operational misunderstandings. Video evidence contradicted claims of unlit vehicles, showing Palestinian Red Crescent ambulances with signals on. Deputy commander dismissed for false reporting. Bodies remained buried week-long. Similar to World Central Kitchen incident, prompting calls for independent investigation.
Massachusetts Governor condemns $2.2B funding freeze affecting Harvard and Boston Children's Hospital, as scientists consider relocating to China...
Gov. Maura Healey criticizes Trump's $2.2 billion Harvard funding freeze and NIH cuts affecting Massachusetts institutions, including Boston Children's Hospital. The cuts disrupt cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's research, forcing lab closures and researcher exodus to China. While Healey pursues state tax cuts and housing initiatives, the freeze threatens American scientific leadership and defense research.
Chicago Fed's Goolsbee addresses proposed trade barriers and central bank independence amid concerns over inflation and business impact...
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee discussed on Face the Nation Trump's expanded April 2 tariffs and Powell's termination threat. Midwest businesses anticipate significant impacts during the 90-day revision period. Despite Gary Cohn warning of preemptive purchasing effects and Powell predicting higher inflation, current data shows steady unemployment and declining inflation. Secretary Besent envisions a potential golden age of trade, while Goolsbee emphasizes monetary independence's importance.
Friends of The Bowes Museum ends operations with £170,000 donation, as aging membership prompts closure of longstanding support organization...
The Friends of The Bowes Museum ends 75 years of financial and practical support in Barnard Castle, County Durham. Chairman Colin Hardy led the unanimous trustee decision to wind up with dignity, citing declining membership and aging demographics. Their £170,000 legacy will fund museum programs, while 1,300 members retain access before transitioning to direct membership.
Historic ruling blocks removals citing centuries-old Alien Enemies Act, with multiple states following suit amid due process concerns...
Supreme Court blocked Trump administration's Venezuelan deportations from Bluebonnet Center under 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Alito and Thomas dissented from 7-member majority's ruling. Following April 9 decision, courts in Colorado, New York, and Texas barred removals pending due process. Some deportees sent to El Salvador prison. Act previously used for WWII Japanese-American internment.
Former Sheriff's youth council member used stolen service weapon in attack after expressing white supremacist views and being expelled from campus group...
Phoenix Ikner, 20, killed 2 and wounded 6 at Florida State University using his stepmother's former service weapon. The Leon County Sheriff's Office youth council member and political science student expressed racist, white supremacist views, complained about Black people, and opposed multiculturalism before being expelled from a student club. He remains hospitalized after arrest.
Police stepson identified as shooter who targeted dining staff before being stopped by officers; university offers flexible attendance options...
FSU resumes Monday after Phoenix Ikner, 20, police stepson, killed dining coordinator Morales and Aramark executive Chabba, wounding 6. Arriving an hour early, he waited in parking lot before shooting pre-lunch. Tallahassee Police confronted and shot him within 4 minutes. McCullough implements flexible attendance, remote options, incomplete grades.
MLB superstar rejoins team following paternity leave, as wife Mamiko Tanaka welcomes daughter in Southern California...
30-year-old Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers against Texas after his wife Mamiko Tanaka, 28, a former professional basketball player, delivered their daughter in Southern California. He played all 20 previous games, hitting .288 with 6 homers and 21 runs, one off MLB lead. The Dodgers split two games during his paternity leave.
Van Hollen demands proof of alleged MS-13 ties after court finds no terrorist links in controversial imprisonment case...
On Face the Nation, Maryland Senator Van Hollen told Weijia Jiang, following Camilo's segment, about Abrego Garcia's wrongful imprisonment in El Salvador. While distinct from Venezuelan cases, Trump administration admitted illegal abduction but ignored Supreme Court's release mandate. Van Hollen challenges administration to prove alleged MS-13 connections in court, citing federal court's finding of no terrorist links.
Military investigation reveals 'professional failures' led to March killing of 15 medical workers in Rafah ambulance convoy attack...
Israeli investigation of March 23 Rafah killings found professional failures when deputy commander mistook ambulances for militants. Cellphone video showed flashing lights before 15 medics died. Bodies bulldozed to mass grave. Following Oct 7 Hamas attack killing 1,200 Israelis, war killed 51,000 Palestinians. 59 hostages remain. Military Advocate General reviewing charges.
Two separate incidents claim lives near Nairobi and Nyeri as conservationists grapple with growing lion population and human-wildlife interaction...
Two fatal wildlife attacks in Kenya: a lion killed a 14-year-old girl near Nairobi's Savannah Ranch, discovered by Mbagathi River, and an elephant killed a 54-year-old man in Nyeri County. Lion population grew from 2,000 in 2010 to 2,489, despite conflicts leading to 11 lions being speared. KWS and WildlifeDirect's Paula Kahumbu advocate improved safety measures.
President Aoun's ultimatum comes as Israeli strikes kill Hezbollah commander, escalating regional tensions despite Lebanon's push for state control...
President Aoun sets 2025 Hezbollah disarmament deadline amid Israeli strikes in Hula and Kaoutariyet as-Siyad, killing two including a Hezbollah deputy commander. Following 1982 invasion and 2006 war, Lebanon's army seizes weapons in Sidon while PM Sharif asserts state authority. Qassem refuses disarmament as violations of November ceasefire continue.
Seven justices halt removals from Texas facility after ACLU challenge, marking latest setback for controversial immigration policy targeting alleged gang members...
Supreme Court's 7-member majority halted Trump's Venezuelan deportations from Bluebonnet Center near Abilene under 1798 Alien Enemies Act. Alito and Thomas dissented the 8-hour ruling. ACLU's emergency appeal cited targeting of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members. Following April 9 order, Colorado, New York, and South Texas judges blocked deportations. Some Venezuelans sent to El Salvador prison.
Local favorite shoots final-round 65 to clinch fifth European Tour victory, as early leaders Li and Chacarra stumble...
Wu Ashun (65) won the China Open at 14-under at Enhance Anting Golf Club, his second title there and fifth European tour victory. Leaders Li Haotong and Eugenio Chacarra (72) faltered. Jordan Smith (67) finished second, Yannik Paul (69) third, while Li, Chacarra, and Zecheng Dou (70) shared fourth. The tour continues at Hainan Classic.
Masterful 73 not out and century stand with Padikkal guides team to third place in tournament standings..
Kohli's unbeaten 73 led Bengaluru to chase 157-6, beating Punjab Kings by 7 wickets in IPL. Padikkal's 61 supported a 103-run partnership after Salt's dismissal. Spinners Pandya and Sharma (4-51) restricted Punjab despite Prabhsimran (33) and Arya's (22) start. Shashank's 31* couldn't accelerate. Victory moved Bengaluru to third place, pushing Punjab to fourth.
WWII veteran and former customs appraiser Burdett Sisler marks milestone with 250 guests, sharing a century of wisdom and service...
Burdett Sisler, 110-year-old Fort Erie resident and Canada's oldest man, born in Akron 1915, moved to Toronto's tire factory before WWII service. The former CBSA appraiser drove until 100, volunteered with literacy groups, called bingo. With 5 children, 47 descendants, his 250-guest celebration showcased his philosophy: treat others as you wish to be treated.
Edmonton soldier who trained Ukrainian forces witnesses war's devastation while teaching in Lviv, as Canada debates increased defense spending...
Ukrainian-Canadian veteran from Edmonton, former Operation Unifier trainer, returned March 2023 to war-transformed Ukraine. Witnessed devastation in Vasylkiv, Bucha's mass graves on Yablunska Street, while teaching IT professionals in Lviv. As Zelenskyy champions freedom, Canadian parties debate raising defense spending from current levels to 2-3% GDP, considering frozen Russian assets transfer.
Quraye's Good Friday reenactment returns as local man portrays Christ's crucifixion, marking spiritual resilience following recent ceasefire...
Quraye, Lebanon's Good Friday tradition features Charbel Antoun, 37, portraying Jesus' crucifixion with crown of thorns. Following November's Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Rev. Chalhoub conducts foot-washing rituals at St. George Maronite church. Despite social media criticism, the professional reenactment emphasizes hope, redemption and triumph over suffering, supported by visitor Michel Badr.
Gunman killed dining staff before being shot by police; six others injured. University offers remote learning options following tragedy...
FSU President McCullough resumes classes Monday after Phoenix Ikner, 20-year-old deputy's stepson, killed dining coordinator Robert Morales and Aramark executive Tiru Chabba near a parking garage before lunch, using a handgun. Six others injured. Police wounded Ikner within 4 minutes. Remote learning optional; attendance requirements waived.
Military investigation reveals operational failures led to fatal shooting of ambulance workers in Rafah, resulting in dismissal of commanding officer...
Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics in Tel al-Sultan, Rafah on March 23 due to operational misunderstanding. Investigation found professional failures, dismissed subcommander who misidentified marked ambulances as Hamas militants. 5-minute gunfire killed Red Crescent, Civil Defense, UN workers. Bodies and vehicles crushed into mass grave. One survivor detained. Military Advocate General reviewing case.
Military cites operational error after mistaking lit ambulances for militants; incident under internal review as sole survivor remains in detention...
Israeli forces killed 15 Palestinian medics in Rafah March 23: 8 Red Crescent, 6 Civil Defense, 1 UN staffer. Investigation found operational misunderstanding led deputy commander to mistake lit ambulances for Hamas militants. Five-minute barrage followed, bodies bulldozed to mass grave. Military Advocate General reviewing case; one survivor detained. No external investigation ongoing.
Emergency ruling blocks removals from Texas facility, with ACLU citing controversial WWII-era Alien Enemies Act in last-minute appeal...
Supreme Court's midnight order blocked Trump's deportation of Venezuelans from Bluebonnet Center, 24 miles north of Abilene. Alito and Thomas dissented, questioning the hasty process. ACLU's emergency appeal challenged deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, last used for WWII Japanese internment. Two federal judges and 5th Circuit declined intervention before April 9's unanimous order.
Stand-up performer describes home life as 'psych ward,' highlighting growing trend of parents balancing late-career work with child-rearing...
A workaholic stand-up comedian parenting five children aged 12-20 finds performing less draining than home life, where missing shoelaces and teenage chaos create a psych ward atmosphere. Post-vacation exhaustion contrasts with energetic work weeks. Rising retirement ages reflect later family planning, with many working until 65-70 for adequate pensions, coinciding with children moving out.
Over 100 attacks reported during supposed truce, with both sides trading fire in Donetsk and Kherson regions despite holiday peace attempt...
Putin's Easter ceasefire collapsed as Ukraine reported 59 Russian attacks and Russia launched 48 drones. Fighting in Donetsk and Kherson caused civilian casualties. Attacks intensified after 10 a.m. Zelenskyy questioned Putin's army control and PR motives. Despite no air raid sirens, Trump claimed Ukraine-Russia negotiations progress in three-year war.
Patrick Crusius pleads guilty to killing 23 Hispanic shoppers in 2019 racist attack, avoiding death penalty through plea agreement...
Patrick Crusius, diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, drove from Dallas to kill 23 Hispanic shoppers at El Paso Walmart in 2019. His anti-Hispanic manifesto preceded the AK-rifle attack. DA Montoya's plea deal means life without parole, adding to 90 federal sentences. Victims included Mexican nationals, the Anchondos protecting their baby, and Guillermo Garcia.
Humanitarian crisis deepens with 90% of Gazans displaced and food scarce, while 59 Israeli hostages remain in Hamas captivity...
After Hamas killed 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages October 7, Netanyahu's offensive killed 51,000 Palestinians. One Israeli soldier and 40 militants died recently as Israel plans security zones. Of 59 remaining hostages, 24 live. 90% of Gazans are displaced, children malnourished, eating once daily amid destroyed food production. Protests mount as Hamas demands full withdrawal.
Military investigation leads to commander's dismissal after 15 medical workers killed in March incident where ambulances were mistaken for militant targets...
Israeli probe into March 31 Rafah killings found professional failures, firing deputy commander. 15 medics (8 Red Crescent, 6 Civil Defense, 1 UN) died when troops mistook ambulances for militants despite visible lights. Cellphone evidence contradicted initial claims. Bodies bulldozed to mass grave. Separate UN vehicle targeted. Israel claims Hamas uses ambulances; medics deny.
Catholic convert Vance receives papal gifts amid tensions over migration policies, discusses persecution of Christians with Vatican officials...
VP Vance met recovering Pope Francis at Vatican hotel for 17-minute Easter visit, receiving eggs and rosaries amid migration policy disputes. Vance, a 2019 Catholic convert, attended St. Paul's basilica and met Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Gallagher discussing persecuted Christians. The Holy See maintains neutrality while critiquing Trump's deportation plans and war positions.
Russia reports over 1,000 Ukrainian violations while Zelensky questions Putin's sincerity as conflict continues across occupied territories...
Putin declared Easter ceasefire after February 2022 invasion, controlling one-fifth of Ukraine. Russia reported 1000+ violations, including 900 drone attacks causing civilian casualties. Ukraine counted 26 Russian assaults. Putin thanked Trump, Xi, and BRICS for mediation. EU remained skeptical. Zelensky, at Saint Sophia Cathedral, questioned Putin's sincerity and control.
Justices block controversial deportation to El Salvador, granting ACLU challenge time despite dissent from Alito and Thomas...
Supreme Court blocked Trump's deportation of alleged Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang members from Bluebonnet Center to Salvadoran prison, despite 200 prior deportations. Alito and Thomas dissented. Solicitor Sauer challenged ACLU's rushed Good Friday filing (24A1007). Court mandated time for deportation challenges under 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Hedge funds fill void left by post-2008 banking regulations, raising concerns about potential liquidity crisis in unregulated financial sector...
Shadow banking's $250 trillion sector, monitored by the Financial Stability Board, raises liquidity crisis fears. Post-Lehman and subprime crisis, Dodd-Frank banned banks' proprietary trading as market makers pursuing arbitrage opportunities. Hedge funds, now 15x larger than 2008, filled this void, prompting 'too big to fail' concerns amid Trump-era instability.
Federal Reserve report reveals aerospace engineers top earnings at $125K mid-career, while tech and engineering degrees dominate high-paying fields...
Federal Reserve study shows STEM majors start at $80,000, reaching $125,000 for aerospace engineering mid-career. Computer ($122,000), chemical/electrical engineering ($120,000) follow. Economics ($110,000), business analytics, information systems, international affairs, math, physics ($100,000) prosper. AI drives tech sector growth. Early childhood education lowest at $49,000 mid-career.
Analysis shows divergence between rolling forecasts and fixed-period projections, highlighting potential disconnect in market expectations...
Morgan Stanley's Wilson analyzes S&P 500 earnings through dual temporal perspectives: NTM estimates rise via continuous incorporation of strong 2026 EPS growth, though recently flattening, while static 2025/2026 projections declined 1%. His side-by-side visualization demonstrates how rolling future projections offset deteriorating fixed-period expectations, using identical analyst data.
Vanguard study reveals Gen X workers can offset decades of minimal retirement savings by briefly delaying retirement, as 2025 target hits $1.26M...
Vanguard analysis shows Gen Xers can match 30 years of 1% salary savings by working 3-6 months longer. During Trump's trade war, 90% of investors held steady, with most buying the dip. Delaying 401(k) and Social Security withdrawals enables continued investment growth. The 2025 retirement target is $1.26 million, requiring 12-15% annual savings including employer contributions.
Emmy-winning Frasier star channels Buster Keaton in Roundabout Theatre's Gilbert & Sullivan revival, drawing on four decades of stage expertise...
David Hyde Pierce performs at Roundabout Theatre in Pirates of Penzance, influenced by Buster Keaton and Monty Python. Since meeting husband Brian Hargrove in 1983, his career spans from Yale to Frasier (4 Emmys, 2 Tonys) to playing Julia Child's husband on HBO. The Gilbert & Sullivan enthusiast's minimalist style continues charming audiences.
Putin and Zelenskyy report dozens of attacks during failed holiday truce, while Trump pushes for peace in ongoing conflict...
Putin's Easter ceasefire failed as Zelenskyy reported 26 Russian attacks while Russia claimed 1000+ Ukrainian violations. Trump seeks peace in US-Russia proxy war. Putin ordered Gerasimov to respond to violations, thanking Trump, Xi, and BRICS for mediation. Russia controls 20% of Ukraine, including five regions. UN supports Ukraine's sovereignty amid failed energy targets moratorium.