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Memphis rallies for progressive Democrat after four fatal shootings by taskforce: ‘Fight of our lives’
Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez and Ayanna Pressley join rally to support Justin Pearson’s bid for a seat in CongressMore than a thousand people rallied for Justin Pearson, a Democratic state representative running for Congress, in the wake of four fatal shootings by members of the Memphis Safe Task Force over the last two months.Crowds packed New Direction Christian Church in the city’s Hickory Hill neighborhood in support of Pearson, who is running in the now-fractured ninth congressional district’s Democratic primary. Continue reading...
'No Border Will Be Safe': Iran Warns Of Full-Scale Offensive Against US
Tehran is ready to resume "full-scale offensive operations" if US strikes against it continue for another two or three days, a senior military advisor to Iran's supreme leader warned Friday.
Experts cast doubt on Trump and DHS chief’s claim 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in four US states – as it happened
This blog is now closed.DHS secretary doubles down on Trump’s baseless 2020 election claimsTrump makes unverified claims of China ‘election meddling’Sign up for US News Breaking emailTrump also took to Truth Social today to claim that there were “great reviews” of his address to the nation on Thursday – where he repeated baseless claims undermining the electoral integrity of the 2020 election, and the safety of the election process at large in the US. During his speech, Trump also tried to unveil new information – with scant evidence – that China’s interfered in the race that he lost to Joe Biden. This despite assessments from intelligence officials that no foreign actor, including China, attempted to alter any technical aspect of the 2020 voting process. Continue reading...
San Francisco police find wreckage of boat that sank as body identified
Tondra Madruga named as second victim in deadly capsizing as police continue search for two missing peoplePolice on Friday discovered the wreckage of a boat that sank this week in the San Francisco Bay after recovering the body of a missing person the day before.The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said. She was one of three people missing after the Volare, a 49ft (15m) cabin cruiser, sank on Wednesday afternoon with 20 people onboard after being hit by a wave and capsizing. The group was on the boat to scatter the ashes of a loved one. Continue reading...
"We Don't Want Them": Trump Set To Replace Immigrant Truckers With Veterans
Addressing the military investment summit, Trump said his administration was preparing to take what he called "historic action" against undocumented truck drivers.
UK Nationalises British Steel, Takes Control From China's Jingye
The country's last factory that can make steel from scratch faced imminent closure last year after Jingye said the plant in Scunthorpe, northern England, was no longer financially viable.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alert Issued
A series of aftershocks, including some with magnitudes between 5 and 6, were also felt in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador.
How Is Bangladesh's PM Dealing With Student Protests
The Tarique Rahman government is keen to project a student-friendly image and does not want to be seen as clashing with students.
Australia updates travel advice for Laos as charges announced over mass methanol poisoning
Distillery owner could face only three months in jail over alleged poisoning of Australian teenagersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government has increased its travel alert level for Laos, advising travellers to “exercise a high degree of caution” due to the risk of methanol poisoning.It comes as a distillery owner in Laos was charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident killed six foreign nationals, including the Australian backpackers Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles. Continue reading...
'We exist in hell': Trump's 'unforgivable' threats against US neighbor spark outrage
Trump's tariff threats against Canada because of its wildfires drew online outrage as critics jumped to the neighboring country's defense.On Friday, Trump went after Canada in a Truth Social post because of smoke from its wildfires, which he said is "costing the United States Billions of Dollars." He warned that the "cost of this pollution must of necessity be added to the TARIFFS Canada is currently paying."Trump's attack drew swift condemnation on social media."Such a neighborly thing to do," reacted Democratic strategist Leslie Marshall."America's mad king is now threatening Canada with additional tariffs because of the wildfire smoke," Canadian journalist Geoffrey P. Johnston wrote. "America is kicking us when we are down. This is unforgivable. Canada & USA will never be friends again after this. Too many Americans are going along with Trump's insanity.""He is such a d— embarrassment!" national opinion columnist Sophia A. Nelson described Trump."Trump is a climate science denier," writer Matthew Todd pointed out. "He's aggressively heating the planet - and then blaming Canada. This is all so intolerable. How are we meant to exist in this hell?""Man you gotta be kidding me," reporter Mike Freeman reacted.The popular account Republicans against Trump pointed out, "higher tariffs on Canadian goods mean higher prices for American consumers."Others pointed out that Canada has sent firefighters to the U.S. to help combat wildfires. MeidasTouch, a political news network, noted, "When fires ravaged Southern California, Canada sent firefighting crews to help battle the blazes.""When wildfires hit America, Canada sends firefighters," wrote journalist Aaron Parnas. "When wildfires hit Canada, America sends tariffs."
"Trying To Survive": Indians, Others Hit As Iran War Triggers Dubai Job Crisis
Months after the US-Israeli war with Iran spilt across the Gulf, many workers say jobs have disappeared, salaries have been cut and finding new employment has become increasingly difficult.
Women amputees in South America train to be World Cup soccer contenders
Women amputees from several South American countries are training in Bolivia for the 2027 Women's Amputee Football World Cup
