Governor Newsom formally requested the Trump administration to rescind its order deploying the National Guard to Los Angeles, citing the action as unlawful and inflammatory. The deployment followed ICE raids and subsequent protests, with Newsom and Mayor Bass arguing that local law enforcement is sufficient and that federal intervention escalates tensions. The Trump administration, however, maintains the deployment is necessary to restore order, framing the situation as a crisis stemming from insufficient state response to violence. The dispute highlights the ongoing conflict between sanctuary jurisdictions and federal immigration policy.
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After a week-long escape, Ed the zebra was successfully captured in a Christiana, Tennessee pasture. A Texas-based animal capture team, aided by helicopter, safely secured Ed, who had become a viral internet sensation following his escape and numerous sightings around the area, including a brief highway closure. His owner, Laura Ford, reported that Ed is unharmed. The capture concluded a highly publicized search that generated numerous social media memes.
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Midea is recalling approximately 1.7 million air conditioning units due to a drainage issue causing water to pool and potentially fostering mold growth. This recall encompasses various brands including Comfort Aire, Frigidaire, and Insignia, sold at major retailers from March 2020 to May 2024. At least 152 reports of mold buildup, with 17 resulting in respiratory issues, prompted the recall. Consumers can obtain a full refund or free repair by contacting Midea, with free return shipping provided or alternative proof of destruction.
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A new report by the Center for Macroeconomic Analysis and Short-Term Forecasting (CAMAC) warns that Russia’s economy is teetering on the brink of stagflation, with a potential recession looming in the second and third quarters of 2025. The report cites slowing GDP growth (1.4 percent in Q1 2025), high inflation (9.8 percent), and weakening consumer demand as key contributing factors. This precarious situation is exacerbated by falling investments and construction projects. To mitigate the crisis, the report recommends tackling inflation and stimulating investment, while the Central Bank of Russia maintains a tight monetary policy despite cutting its key interest rate.
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A coordinated series of approximately 30 sabotage attacks targeted Swedish telecommunications infrastructure along the E22 highway, primarily severing cables and destroying equipment. While service disruptions were minimal, the scale and precision of the attacks, occurring over the Easter weekend, are highly unusual. Investigators suspect a single organized actor, though possibilities including foreign involvement and anti-5G activism are not being ruled out. This incident follows a history of similar, albeit less extensive, sabotage in Sweden, raising concerns about national security.
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Democrat Annie Andrews is challenging Senator Lindsey Graham’s reelection bid in South Carolina’s 2026 Senate race, citing Graham’s alleged corruption and inaction on critical issues impacting children and families. Andrews, a physician with fifteen years of experience at a children’s hospital, attributes her political aspirations to witnessing firsthand the negative consequences of current policies. She previously ran for Congress in 2022, gaining valuable experience despite losing, and now aims to leverage her medical background to advocate for expanding access to healthcare and addressing pressing social issues. Andrews believes her campaign presents a viable alternative to Graham, whose approval ratings are currently lower than several other Republican figures in the state.
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Iranian state television reported its intelligence agency recently acquired numerous Israeli defense and nuclear documents, images, and videos. An Israeli analyst suggests the information, obtained likely through hacking, may have been acquired last year and sold on the dark web. This alleged breach follows a Microsoft report identifying Israel as a prime target of Iranian cyberattacks, and recent arrests of Israeli citizens suspected of spying for Iran. The nature of the stolen information remains unclear, but its acquisition is part of a broader Iranian campaign targeting Israeli infrastructure and personnel.
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Senator Sanders condemned President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles during immigration protests as a move towards authoritarianism, noting the action was taken without the request of local officials. He cited this, along with Trump’s attacks on the media, legal firms, universities, and judges, as evidence of a president exceeding his constitutional authority and undermining the rule of law. Sanders emphasized the critical role of Republican members of Congress in upholding the Constitution and preventing further erosion of democratic norms. This action follows widespread criticism of the deployment and mirrors similar presidential actions only seen during the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
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President Trump’s Sunday stumble boarding Air Force One, following comments about deploying troops to quell protests, drew immediate social media mockery. This incident contrasted sharply with Trump’s past criticism of President Biden’s physical gaffes. The event occurred after Trump addressed the possibility of invoking the Insurrection Act. The juxtaposition highlighted the double standard some perceived in media coverage of such incidents.
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A DeHavilland DH-6 Twin Otter carrying 20 passengers and crew crashed near the Tullahoma Regional Airport in Tennessee on Sunday afternoon. Three individuals were airlifted, and one was transported by ground, for treatment of serious injuries, while others received on-site medical attention for minor injuries. No fatalities resulted from the crash, and no ground injuries were reported. The FAA is currently investigating the incident, which involved significant damage to the plane’s tail section.
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