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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanElon Musk's Starbase could soon become the newest city in Texas
The south Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket company is on its way to becoming an official city with a galactic name: Starbase. A vote Saturday to formally organize Starbase as a city was approved by a lopsided margin by a small group of voters who live there and are mostly Musk's employees at SpaceX.
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At least 15,000 USDA employees accept voluntary resignation offer
Thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) accepted the Trump administration’s voluntary resignation offer, leading to a significant reduction in force. The decrease accounts for about 15 percent of the total workforce at the department which regulates food quality, agriculture development and nationwide nutrition efforts. A USDA spokesperson told The Hill that...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s long-ruling party wins another election landslide in boost for new prime minister
Singapore's long-ruling People’s Action Party won another landslide in Saturday’s general elections, extending its 66-year unbroken rule in a huge boost for Prime Minister Lawrence Wong who took power a year ago.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:AI-generated image of Trump as the pope draws criticism ahead of papal conclave
PresidentDonald Trumpposted an artificial intelligence-generated image of himself dressed as pope as the mourning ofPope Franciscontinues and just days before the conclave to elect his successor is set to begin. Trump's action drew rebukes from a group representing Catholic bishops in New York and among Italians.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Vance defends Trump’s AI pope photo
Vice President Vance defended President Trump from criticism regarding his Friday Truth Social post portraying himself as a pontiff days after the death of Pope Francis. “Hey, @JDVance, you fine with this disrespect and mocking of the Holy Father?” Bill Kristol, who served as chief of staff to the vice president in the Bush administration,...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Buffett announces intention to retire by end of year, warns against using trade as ‘a weapon’
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett told shareholders Saturday he intends to retire from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, an American multinational holding company. Buffett, 94, recommended that Canadian businessman and vice chairman Greg Abel succeed him after a 55-year run at the helm of the conglomerate. “I think the time has arrived where Greg...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:How vaccine hesitancy may be driving a spike in pediatric flu deaths
The CDC reported 12 seasonal flu-related deaths of children this week, bringing the total number of pediatric flu deaths this season to 216 — the most in 15 years. Experts say one reason for this new record could be the plummeting flu vaccination rate among American children. John Yang speaks with Dr. Peter Hotez at Baylor College of Medicine to learn more.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Warren Buffett warns against U.S. using trade as a weapon
In our news wrap Saturday, investor Warren Buffet said at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual meeting that the U.S. should not use trade as a weapon, Trump’s tariffs on cars and car parts kicked in with changes meant to blunt the impact on U.S. automakers, a Russian drone strike injured dozens in Ukraine, and an AI-generated image of Trump as the pope posted by the White House is drawing criticism.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:NYT investigation finds no evidence linking many deported Venezuelans to Tren de Aragua
In March, in order to speedily deport 238 Venezuelan men under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Trump claimed they were members of a transnational criminal organization called Tren de Aragua. But an investigation by the New York Times couldn’t find any evidence linking many of the men to that gang. Ali Rogin speaks with Julie Turkewitz, the lead reporter on that investigation, for more.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:VOA reporters' return to work unclear after court blocks injunction
The Voice of America (VOA) reporters’ plan to return to work next week is up in the air after an appeals court issued a stay on Saturday, halting a late April order from a district judge that prevented the administration from dismantling the international broadcaster. The court, in a 2-1 opinion, ruled that the federal...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:How staffing shortages at the National Weather Service could put lives at risk
The Trump administration’s dismissals of hundreds of experts compiling a key report on climate change is only the latest in a series of science-related rollbacks and cuts. That includes job cuts at the National Weather Service, where an Associated Press analysis found a 20 percent vacancy rate in nearly half its forecast offices. John Yang speaks with AP science writer Seth Borenstein for more.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Artists with disabilities let their creativity soar at this Utah studio
Artists with different physical and developmental abilities sometimes have to be creative not just with the content of their art, but also with how they make it. One studio in Utah is trying to do just that, customizing tools for each individual’s unique needs and talents. Ali Rogin reports for our ongoing look at the intersection of health and arts, and our arts and culture coverage, CANVAS.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:It actually makes sense that Trump has given Marco Rubio all these jobs — here's why
Believe it or not, there is a method to the madness.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Sunday shows preview: Trump surpasses 100 days; GOP budget, Ukraine deal draw mixed reactions
President Trump rounded out his first 100 days in office as lawmakers returned to Washington this week with the directive to pass his agenda amid lingering economic tensions. The administration's tariff plan has left the global economy reeling as consumer confidence has plummeted. On Friday, the also president unveiled his budget plan, which included steep...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Rubio’s dual roles raise doubts: ‘The double-hatting is impossible’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s new assignment as President Trump’s interim national security adviser brings him deeper into an inner circle dominated by "America First" loyalists. But that may not mean more clout on policy decisions. “It doesn't signal greater influence over policy,” said Kori Schake, a senior fellow and the director of foreign and...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:These Canadian soldiers set off on a mission of mercy at the close of WW II — they never returned
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Remarkable scenes of gratitude greet Canadian war veterans in the Netherlands
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'Trump effect' propels Singapore's ruling party to yet another landslide election win
The People's Action Party is seen as a beacon of stability and prosperity, but tight government control and the rising cost of living in one of the world's most expensive cities also has led to growing unhappiness, especially among younger voters.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Duffy slams Defense Department over recent DCA incident: ‘No more helicopter rides for VIPs’
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy slammed the Defense Department on Friday after an Army helicopter forced two commercial passenger jets landing at Reagan National Airport to shift course. On Thursday, air traffic control instructed a Delta Airlines flight and Republic Airways plane to perform go-arounds due to a “Priority Air Transport helicopter inbound to the Pentagon...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Warren Buffett makes surprise announcement that he plans to retire at the end of the year
Warren Buffett shocked an arena full of his shareholders Saturday by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year. Buffett said he will recommend to Berkshire Hathaway’s board that Greg Abel should become CEO at the end of the year.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Innovators needed to cut credit card rates by using data
Innovators can help customers use credit well by setting prices low, limiting risk, and providing nonfinancial assistance, reducing the need for credit-card price controls.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Greg Abel named CEO of Berkshire following Buffett's retirement announcement
Berkshire Hathaway's board has namedGreg Abel as president and chief executive of the conglomerate, shortly after outgoing CEO and famed investor Warren Buffett announced his intention to retire at the end of the year.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Warren Buffet announces intention to retire from Berkshire at the end of the year
Buffett's decision to step down caps a remarkable 60-year run where he transformed Berkshire from a failing textile company into an enormous conglomerate with businesses across the U.S. economy.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Maher hits Trump over tariff turmoil: Why are we 'putting ourselves through this?'
Comedian Bill Maher expressed frustration with the White House on Friday, just over 100 days since President Trump took office, citing economic uncertainty brought to the forefront by President Trump's latest tariffs. "We hit the 100-day mark of the Trump administration, as you know, this week, and ooh, the numbers are kind of in the...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Justin Trudeau was bad, but Mark Carney will be far worse
Justin Trudeau's time as prime minister was marked by authoritarianism and economic decline, while Mark Carney's rise to lead Canada represents a more radical transformation, aimed at turning the country into an administrative region within a larger system of corporate governance.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Army confirms military parade for its 250th anniversary will be held on Trump’s birthday
Until recently, the Army’s birthday festival plans did not include a massive parade, which officials say will cost tens of millions of dollars. But Trump has long wanted a military parade, and discussions with the Pentagon about having one in conjunction with the birthday festival began less than two months ago.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Pakistan test fires ballistic missile amid high tensions with India after Kashmir gun massacre
Pakistan test fired a ballistic missile Saturday as tensions with India spiked over last month'sdeadly attack on touristsin thedisputed Kashmir region.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Musk slams media, critics for Nazi comparisons: 'Character assassination'
Tech billionaire Elon Musk reflected on his speech after President Trump's inauguration in January, while lashing out at the media for misportraying what he called a loving gesture as a Nazi salute. Musk, who has played an influential role in helping Trump overhaul the government during the president's first 100 days in office, slammed those...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Trump administration to cut more than 1,000 staff at CIA, intel agencies
President Trump’s administration is planning to cut more than 1,000 workers at the CIA and other intelligence agencies as it continues its push to downsize the federal government. Apart from the CIA, the reductions will occur at other intelligence agencies, such as the National Security Agency. The cuts, which total over 1,200 employees, will take...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Woman dies when bomb she was carrying explodes in Greek city of Thessaloniki, police say
A woman was killed early Saturday in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, police said.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s main conservative party nominates Kim Moon Soo as its presidential candidate
Former Labor Minister and staunch conservative Kim Moon Soo won the presidential nomination of South Korea’s main conservative party, facing an uphill battle against liberal front-runnerLee Jae-myungfor the June 3 election.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:The inconvenient truth about Republican Medicaid fraud claims
Trump’s first 100 days have shown an administration committed to using fraud and waste as a false pretext for large spending cuts.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Workers install stove at Sistine Chapel where ballots are burned during conclave to elect pope
Vatican workers installed the simple stove in theSistine Chapelwhere ballots will be burned during the conclave to elect a new pope and began taking measures to block any electronic interference with their deliberations, as jockeying continued Saturday outside over who among the cardinals was in the running.
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Ocasio-Cortez hits Trump immigration agenda as hecklers disrupt town hall
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) slammed the Trump administration’s actions on immigration, pushing for Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) proposed spending cuts and free speech during a contentious town hall where she was heckled by protestors over Israel’s war in Gaza. The “Squad” member discussed the administration’s push to end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for...
Published on: May 03, 2025 | Source:Australian Prime Minister Albanese wins election for second 3-year term
Anthony Albaneseclaimed victory as the firstAustralian prime ministerto clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years on Saturday and suggested his government had increased its majority by not modeling itself on U.S.President Donald Trump's administration.
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