Video footage showing aid workers, clearly identifiable by their ambulance and emergency gear, killed in Gaza under a barrage of gunfire, has surfaced. The sheer brutality of the event is undeniable; the images are deeply disturbing and highlight the horrific realities of the ongoing conflict. The fact that this occurred while the ambulance’s lights were on underscores the deliberate nature of the attack, raising serious concerns about the targeting of civilians and medical personnel.
The international humanitarian law clearly prohibits the targeting of medics, and this incident constitutes a grave war crime under the Geneva Conventions. This is not a grey area; it’s a blatant violation of established norms of warfare and basic human decency.… Continue reading
Senator Ted Cruz warns that President Trump’s tariffs pose significant economic risks, potentially leading to high inflation and market instability. He fears this could cause a Republican electoral defeat in the upcoming midterm elections, with Democrats potentially regaining control of the House and even the Senate. Cruz, along with other Republicans like Rand Paul, openly criticizes the tariffs, arguing they constitute a tax on consumers and advocating for their repeal or Congressional oversight. Several GOP senators are actively working to mitigate the impact of the tariffs through legislation and opposing votes.
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In response to new U.S. tariffs, the Yukon government announced retaliatory measures targeting Elon Musk’s companies. These actions include ending Tesla rebates under the Good Energy program, canceling Starlink contracts where possible, and abandoning the X social media platform. The government cited unfair U.S. trade practices as justification, emphasizing the need to support Canadian businesses and workers. Further measures are being considered as the Yukon seeks to mitigate the economic impact of these tariffs.
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In celebration of Microsoft’s 50th anniversary, Bill Gates has released the original Altair BASIC source code, a 157-page PDF of scanned documents from 1975. Inspired by Popular Electronics’ Altair 8800 feature, Gates and Paul Allen, lacking the necessary hardware, created a BASIC interpreter using a PDP-10 mainframe, simulating the Altair’s Intel 8080 chip. This foundational code, built over two months with Monte Davidoff, represents Microsoft’s origins before its iconic products and is available for viewing, though not readily usable by modern tools. The release offers a historical glimpse into the company’s humble beginnings.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing a third superseding indictment from federal prosecutors, adding a charge of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. This significantly increases the potential prison time he faces if convicted. The trial is set for May 5th, and the anticipation is palpable, fueled by speculation about the potentially damaging revelations that could emerge during the proceedings. Many believe that the sheer volume of evidence presented and the fact that both the Biden and Trump administrations are pursuing this case indicates a significant amount of damning information exists.
The prospect of revisiting past traumas for victims adds another layer of complexity to this case.… Continue reading
The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) is challenging the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese imports, arguing that their imposition via the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) constitutes an unconstitutional overreach of executive power. The lawsuit claims that the IEEPA, intended for swift responses to international economic crises, does not grant the president authority to unilaterally levy tariffs, a power reserved for Congress. The NCLA asserts that the tariffs are not only unauthorized but also lack a demonstrable connection to the declared national emergency, specifically citing the discrepancy between the stated opioid crisis and the broad-based tariff implementation. The group seeks a court order declaring the tariffs unlawful and halting their enforcement.
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Evenezer Cortez-Martinez, a 39-year-old DACA recipient, was deported to Mexico City after a brief trip to visit his grandfather’s grave. Despite possessing Advance Parole, allowing for temporary travel outside the U.S., he was detained upon his return and deported based on an allegedly erroneous removal order issued in June 2024, of which he was unaware. A lawsuit has been filed against the Department of Homeland Security and CBP, arguing his deportation violated DACA regulations and his right to a formal removal hearing. The lawsuit contends that Cortez-Martinez’s deportation is an anomaly and sets a concerning precedent for other DACA recipients.
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Fueled by President Trump’s new tariffs and fears of a global trade war, technology stocks experienced a massive selloff, losing a combined $1.8 trillion in market value over two days. The “Magnificent Seven” megacaps were hardest hit, with Apple losing over $533 billion and Tesla dropping more than 10% on Friday alone. Broader technology sector losses were also significant, impacting companies like Nvidia, Amazon, and semiconductor manufacturers, causing the Nasdaq to suffer its worst week since March 2020. This downturn reflects widespread concern over the economic impact of escalating trade tensions.
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In response to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on goods from nearly 180 countries, China announced retaliatory 34% tariffs on all US goods, effective April 10th. Trump, on Truth Social, declared China’s actions a panicked mistake. This tariff war has prompted global market turmoil, with stock markets plummeting and world leaders expressing concern over the potential for widespread economic damage. China has also added 27 US firms to its sanctions list and filed a WTO lawsuit against the US tariffs.
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