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Sectarian violence has erupted again in Syria, raising fresh doubt on the ability of the new Islamist rulers to control armed factions and calm tensions. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Let there be peace.
Harry Enten argued that the president’s unfavorable ratings don’t look nearly as drastic when viewed side-by-side with Democrats in office. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The liberal media are helping Dems spread lies.
A survey of 2,000 cat and dog owners revealed that 56% have been rescued by their four-legged friend in one way or another. New York Post
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Reports circulated Thursday morning indicating Waltz would be out of a job. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Liberals were lying.
The agency suggested that clinical trials in humans may be required for updated Covid shots, raising questions about whether they will be available in the fall. New York Times
Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars. New York Times
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with top officials from both countries in an effort to avoid another conflict over the disputed region of Kashmir. New York Times
VOA VIEW: War and fighting are too expensive.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was critical on Thursday of President Donald Trump’s mineral deal with Ukraine, giving him sarcastic praise for making a deal with a country that will eventually “disappear,” in his own words. OANN
VOA VIEW: Putin is talking rubbish.
173 dogs and monkeys were carelessly abandoned and left to die by Michigan Democrat Rep. Shri Thanedar's former pharmaceutical company, after it filed for bankruptcy in 2010 -- according to multiple reports. OANN
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Beijing claims that the COVID-19 pandemic—which brought global society to a standstill, shuttered businesses and instilled fear in millions, ultimately contributing to the emergence of a forced-vaccine public health culture—is most likely the fault of the United States and not China. OANN
VOA VIEW: No intelligent person believes China's lies.
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton issued a stark warning, telling U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that he should resign from his position “for his own safety’s sake.” OANN
VOA VIEW: Bolton is acting like a fool.
Five people were killed and a toddler and a baby were among eight wounded by shootings across Minneapolis on Wednesday. Washington Times
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a comprehensive transformation of the Army. Washington Times
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Homeland Security said Wednesday that it discovered Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the MS-13 gang suspect at the center of a political and legal battle, had a second domestic violence allegation lodged against him when he was living in the U.S. illegally. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He is a scumbag.
The federal government is expanding the reasons international students can be stripped of their legal status in the U.S., where thousands have come under scrutiny in a Trump administration crackdown that has left many afraid of being deported. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: There should be no fear if they act civilized and not talk against the US.
For the first time, a federally recognized Indigenous tribe in the U.S. has led research using DNA to show their ancestral history. Washington Times
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President Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and deputy Alex Wong are leaving the White House. CBS
VOA VIEW: A sharp decision.
Columbia University student and activist Mohsen Mahdawi was freed after a federal judge ordered his release as he fights deportation. Mahdawi, a green card holder, was arrested at his final citizenship appointment in Vermont. CBS
VOA VIEW: He will be leaving.
Tesla Chair Robyn Denholm said report claiming company's board contacted recruitment firms to begin search for new CEO is "absolutely false." CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite," filed an antitrust lawsuit alleging that Apple had built an illegal monopoly around its popular App Store. CBS
VOA VIEW: Apple needs to be sanctioned.
An effort aimed at blocking President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Senate fell short Wednesday, with Senate Republicans largely united in opposition. CBS
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Initial unemployment claims posted an unexpected increase last week in a potential trouble sign for the wobbling U.S. economy. CNBC
The minerals deal, long coveted by U.S. President Donald Trump, comes more than three years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. CNBC
The IRS treats gold — and exchange-traded funds backed by physical gold — as collectibles. Collectibles have a top 28% tax rate for long-term capital gains. CNBC
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Starting July 1, Caremark will prioritize Wegovy on its formulary, making the weekly injection more accessible to its members. CNBC
The Telsa CEO told Trump, "Well, they like to burn my cars," when the president said Musk had "sacrificed a lot" to work on DOGE. CNBC
American defense contractor Tony Holden has been released from detention in Kuwait, where he was held on false drug charges. He thanked President Trump and all those who worked to secure his freedom. FOX News
Trump-era crackdowns are forcing gangs like Tren de Aragua to flee the U.S. through the Northern border and exploit Canada’s softer policies. FOX News
Drones accounted for nearly two-thirds of near-midair collisions with commercial aircraft in 2024, forcing the FAA to act in the interest of aviation safety within the U.S. FOX News
The Los Angeles Police Department recovered about 500 firearms from rubble leftover from the Palisades Fire, and now they are trying to reconnect the guns with their owners. FOX News
An eyeball-scanning ID device from Open AI used to globally verify identity debuts in the United States Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW: How many mistakes will be made?
Former Vice President Kamala Harris made her first major public remarks Wednesday, with a focus on the actions undertaken by President Donald Trump and his administration over its first 100 days. UPI
VOA VIEW: Harris is an idiot.
Protests are scheduled to take place across the United States Thursday as May 1 is seen by many as a day for demonstrations across the nation. UPI
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday night broke a 49-49 tie in the U.S. Senate to kill a bipartisan resolution to end President Donald Trump's tariffs. UPI
British warplanes have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen, joining ally the United States in its airstrikes targeting the Iran-backed militia. UPI
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New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration’s threats to terminate federal education funding. They should suffer the consequences.
Daniel Morton-Bentley, counsel and deputy commissioner of the state Department of Education, said in a letter dated Friday to the federal Education Department that state officials do not believe the federal agency has authority to make such demands. “We understand that the current administration seeks to censor anything it deems ‘diversity, equity & inclusion,’” he wrote. “But there are no federal or State laws prohibiting the principles of DEI.”
Morton-Bentley also wrote state officials were “unaware” of any authority the federal Department of Education has to demand that states agree with its interpretation of court decisions or to terminate funding without a formal administrative process. The U.S. Department of Education did not immediately respond to emailed requests for comment.
The Trump administration ordered K-12 schools nationwide to certify within 10 days that they are following federal civil rights laws and ending any discriminatory DEI practices, as a condition for receiving federal money. “Federal financial assistance is a privilege, not a right,” Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for civil rights, said in a statement when the demand was made. He said many schools have flouted their legal obligations, “including by using DEI programs to discriminate against one group of Americans to favor another.”
