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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanWATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks on his first 100 days in Warren, Michigan
The Republican president on Tuesday will be staging his largest public event since returning to the White House in a state that's been rocked by his steep trade tariffs and combative attitude toward Canada.
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Spain and Portugal work to determine cause of huge blackout as power is almost fully restored
Travelers delayed by Monday's outages crowded train stations on Tuesday trying to go home though schools and offices reopened and traffic eased along main roads.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Kneecap: Breaking down the controversies swirling around the Irish hip-hop trio
Ireland's Kneecap apologized after footage emerged of one of the trio appearing to say 'Kill your local MP' during a performance in 2023. The group has caused a firestorm this month, beginning with a Coachella set that included provocative statements about the war in Gaza.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Spain, Portugal turn power back on, seek answers after one of Europe's worst outages
Electricity was restored to almost all of Spain and Portugal on Tuesday morning following a massive power cut affecting the entire Iberian Peninsula, but the cause of the blackouts remained a mystery.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Amazon launches first batch of Kuiper internet satellites to compete with SpaceX's Starlink
Amazon's first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit on Monday might, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Cardinal convicted of embezzlement won't participate in conclave for Pope Francis's successor
Angelo Becciu, the Italian cardinal who was convicted of embezzlement and fraud said on Tuesday he will not take part in the secret conclave to elect the new pope that will be held in the Sistine Chapel next week following the death of Pope Francis.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump says order to soften auto tariffs' impact will give a 'little relief' to industry
U.S. President Donald Trump signed a pair of orders to soften the blow of his auto tariffs on Tuesday with a mix of credits and relief from other levies on materials, and his trade team touted its first deal with a foreign trading partner, developments that eased investor worries about Trump's erratic trade policies.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Canadian man arrested after death of ex-NHLer whose neck was cut by skate won't face charges in U.K
Adam Johnson played for the Nottingham Panthers and died shortly after his neck had been sliced in a collision with Sheffield Steelers defenceman Matt Petgrave during a game on Oct. 28, 2023.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump administration probes Harvard University and its Law Review
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration on Monday said it was probing whether Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review violated civil rights laws when the journal's editors fast-tracked consideration of an article written by a member of a racial minority.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:Trump signs executive order to crack down on sanctuary cities
U.S. President Donald Trumpsigned an executive order Monday that targeted "sanctuary cities" and threatened to withhold federal funding from cities and states that don't co-operate with federal immigration enforcement measures.
Published on: April 29, 2025 | Source:HHS cuts risk undermining reproductive health services
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump cuts risk undermining reproductive health services President Trump has called himself the โfertilization presidentโ but his administrationโs recent gutting of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have called his commitment to in vitro fertilization (IVF) into...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump executive order requires truck drivers to speak English
President Trump signed an executive order on Monday that requires commercial truck drivers in the United States to be proficient in English. The text of the order acknowledges the essential role that truck drivers play in the U.S. economy and the livelihood of American people. โEvery day, truckers perform the demanding and dangerous work of...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Fireworks and tax cuts
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Bessent says tax bill must pass by Independence Day Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Fourth of July is the new deadline for the lawmakers to pass President Trumpโs ambitious tax agenda. Greg Nash Bessent...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:White House touts aggressive immigration crackdown in Trump’s first 100 days
On the eve of President Trumpโs first 100 days in office, the White House put the spotlight on his tough stance on immigration. But new poll numbers out this week also give the administration a tough pill to swallow, showing a majority of Americans are not happy with how he's handling the job so far. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Children who are U.S. citizens deported along with foreign-born mothers, attorneys say
Nearing 100 days in office, the Trump administration continues to push further on its immigration crackdown by deporting families and targeting sanctuary cities. White House correspondent Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports on three deported American citizens.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Massive power outage disrupts daily life in Spain and Portugal
In our news wrap Monday, a massive power outage in Spain and Portugal brought daily life for millions to a complete standstill, the Vatican announced the conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7, Houthi rebels say at least 68 people are dead after an alleged U.S. airstrike hit a prison holding African migrants and Canadian voters are deciding who will be the nation's next prime minister.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Russia offers short-term ceasefire as Ukraine demands immediate, lasting peace
The Kremlin offered a short-term ceasefire in Ukraine to start next week. The U.S., Ukraine and European allies have all been pushing Moscow to accept an immediate month-long ceasefire. Meantime, Russian forces appear to be slowly gaining ground in areas that could end up as part of a land swap. Nick Schifrin reports.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Breaking down the first 100 days of Trump’s 2nd term and the effects of his agenda
As President Trump's first 100 days in the White House nears, the breakneck speed and chaotic rollout of the administration's agenda have already marked the start of his second presidency. Laura Barrรณn-Lรณpez reports.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Did Roman gladiators really fight animals? This one has the bite marks to prove it
Ancient texts and modern movies alike depict the Roman Empire as a society that pitted men against animals for bloodsport. But remains unearthed in England are the first physical evidence of human-animal combat in ancient Rome.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Tamara Keith and Amy Walter analyze Trump’s first 100 days
NPRโs Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of the first 100 days of President Trump's second term, where he stands in polls and whatโs ahead for Democrats.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Jeffries says fate of Trump agenda is โmatter of life and deathโ
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday the adoption of President Trumpโs domestic agenda would literally hurt and kill people due to cuts to federal health care programs. The Democratic leader said the Republicansโ designs for Medicaid, in particular, would erode coverage for millions of Americans at the expense of their well-being. โThey want...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:People with disabilities explain how Medicaid cuts could impact their lives
Congress is back in D.C. with plans to move forward on a budget framework that could include cuts to Medicaid. About one in three people with disabilities is enrolled in the program which helps them access health care and live independently in their communities. Stephanie Sy reports and we hear from people with disabilities and their caretakers about what Medicaid means to them.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Michigan Democrat files articles of impeachment against Trump
Michigan Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar announced Monday he had filed articles of impeachment against President Trump. โI have introduced articles of impeachment against President Trump,โ Thanedar said in his announcement online. โWhen Trump ignores the Constitution, Congress, and the courts, he is not โfighting for America.โ He is tearing it down and endangering our democracy.โ...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:A Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master’s in soft skills
When Riccarda Zezza returned from maternity leave to discover her role had vanished, she transformed a career setback into a powerful new opportunity. Her experience inspired her to found a company redefining how parents and employers approach life transitions. She shares her Brief But Spectacular take on motherhood as a master's in soft skills.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Rep. Gerry Connolly announces return of cancer, steps down as top Oversight Democrat
Connolly announced on Monday he will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life.
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:5 ways Trump reshaped the government in the first 100 days
President Trumpโs first 100 days have upended norms in the White House and across the federal government with a slew of executive actions and policies that aim to fulfill his key campaign promises. It has included the slashing of several agencies, the firings of thousands of federal workers and the skirting of courts amid a...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:White House sets new July 4 deadline for Trump tax agendaย
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that July 4 is the new deadline for lawmakers to pass President Trump's ambitious tax agenda. Bessent and Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, met on Capitol Hill Monday with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and top tax writers. Congress returned...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:LISTEN: Supreme Court hears case involving rights of students with disabilities
A disability-rights case at the Supreme Court grew unusually heated on Monday, including accusations of lying and references to one side's position being a potential โfive-alarm fire.โ
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump administration launches Title VI investigation into Harvard, Harvard Law Review
The Trump administration announced Monday it was investigating Harvard and the Harvard Law Review due to alleged discriminatory policies. The Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services launched a Title VI investigation over reports of race-based discrimination in the journalโs operation. โHarvard Law Reviewโs article selection process appears to pick...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:EPA plans PFAS discharge limits
Presented by Clean Fuels Alliance America โ The Trump administration will set limits on the amount of โforever chemicalsโ producers of the toxic substances can discharge into the water, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Monday. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump administration plans to restrict PFAS releases The...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:West Coast dockworkers blast Trumpโs โrecklessโ tariffs
A union representing West Coast dockworkers has sharply criticized President Trump over his โrecklessโ tariffs that will hurt American workers. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) released a statement condemning the Trump administrationโs tariff agenda. โTariffs are taxes. These and other reckless, shortsighted policies have begun to devastate American workers, harm critical sectors of...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:WATCH: Homan touts border security ‘success’ in White House briefing marking Trump’s 99th day in office
Immigration is President Donald Trump's leading issue in public opinion surveys, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a morning briefing the administration is in "the beginning stages of carrying out the largest deportation campaign in American history.โ
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Trump aims to take control of the narrative
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS EMBARKING on a media blitz to take control of the narrative surrounding his second term ahead of his 100th day in office, as public polling shows a sharp decline in his approval rating due to uncertainty around the economy. Trump is making the rounds for print and on-camera interviews โ including with...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Jalen Hurts absent as Eagles celebrate Super Bowl win with Trump at White House
Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts was a notable absence during the Philadelphia Eagles' visit to the White House on Monday as the team celebrated its NFL championship with President Trump. The president praised the team while a sea of Eagles fans wearing green filled the White House lawn. The president called out members of the...
Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source:Indianapolis cancels Juneteenth Parade
Indianapolis will not have its annual Indy Juneteenth parade this year after organizers and the city were unable to agree on a location for the event. โDue to unavoidable scheduling conflicts with other major events in the city, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the parade for 2025,โ Indy Juneteenth said in a...
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