A judge will hear arguments for and against dismissing the classified documents charges against Donald Trump. Experts consider what a TikTok ban in the U.S. could look like. And a “superbloom” may soon erupt in Southern California. Here’s what to know today. Trump attorneys to fight for dismissal of classified …
Read More »North Korea’s Kim ‘drives’ new tank during mock battle
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un guided a military demonstration involving a new battle tank, state media KCNA reported Thursday, in the latest show of force by the isolated state as South Korea and the United States wrapped up joint drills. Kim expressed “great satisfaction” that …
Read More »Cannibal claims about Haiti crisis used by Musk to smear migrants
As Haiti faces an extreme political and societal crisis amid a wave of intense violence, tech billionaire Elon Musk and right-wing pundits online are weaponizing unverified claims of cannibalism coming out of the conflict to advance a political agenda on immigration. Musk and conservative influencers have spread the message to …
Read More »Man allegedly tries to storm cockpit during Alaska Airlines flight from San Diego to Dulles
A student pilot tried getting into the cockpit of a cross-country flight to Washington D.C., telling crew members he was merely “testing them” with this dangerous stunt, authorities said. 19-year-old Nathan Jones was aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 322 from San Diego to Dulles International Airport on March 3 when he …
Read More »Restaurant blast in Hebei, China, kills 2
“I was at home when I heard a loud blast, I initially thought it might be a gunshot,” said Zhao Li, who lives near the blast site. “The loud explosion was accompanied by a crash of glass and clouds of smoke,” said Zhao, adding that police officers had sealed off …
Read More »Retired UFC fighter Mark Coleman hospitalized after rescuing parents from house fire, manager says
Retired UFC fighter Mark Coleman was in an induced coma in intensive care after rescuing his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday, his manager said. Despite the urgent medical attention, family, including Coleman’s rescued mother, believe he will pull through, manager Michael DiSabato said late Tuesday. …
Read More »RFK Jr. considering Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura as possible running mates
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering a shortlist of candidates for his running mate that includes New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura, NBC News confirmed Tuesday. Kennedy said in an interview last month that he would likely name his VP pick …
Read More »Michelle Yeoh on confusing Oscar moment when Emma Stone seemed to ‘ignore’ her
After the internet was fired up about how best actress Oscar winner Emma Stone seemed to ignore Michelle Yeoh while accepting the award, Yeoh addressed the moment on social media on Monday. Yeoh, who was among several previous winners of the category to present the award to Stone for her role …
Read More »India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes Muslims
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government on Monday announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office. The Citizenship Amendment Act provides a fast track to naturalization for Hindus, Parsis, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains …
Read More »Support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ protections dipped in 2023, survey shows
The share of U.S. adults who support same-sex marriage and laws that protect LGBTQ people from discrimination has dipped in the last year, a survey has found. After steadily increasing over the last decade, support for same-sex marriage dipped to 67% in 2023 from a record high of 69% the …
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