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Israeli airstrikes kill 23 people in Gaza as international outcry over aid blockade grows

Israeli airstrikes overnight and into Saturday killed at least 23 Palestinians inGaza, including three children and their parents whose tent was bombed in Gaza City, health officials said.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Tensions remain high in India and Pakistan after apparent breaches to ceasefire

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed neighbors in decades. But just hours later, multiple explosions were heard in India-controlled Kashmir and India’s foreign secretary accused Pakistan of breaching the truce. Laura Barrón-López speaks with Lisa Curtis at the Center for a New American Security for more.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: European leaders push Russia for full ceasefire in Ukraine

In our news wrap Saturday, European allies are backing Ukraine in an effort to pressure Russia for a ceasefire, trade talks began between the U.S. and China, a judge temporarily blocked Trump’s mass firings across the federal workforce, Newark’s mayor is out of jail after he was arrested at an ICE detention facility, and Pope Leo XIV held his first meeting with cardinals since his election.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Hackers leak to press passenger details of Trump deportation flights

More than a month after The Atlantic broke the story that top U.S. officials were sharing military attack plans on Signal, the Trump administration’s handling of sensitive data is still under scrutiny. Hackers targeted another app used by Trump officials and also stole passenger lists from an airline used to deport migrants. Laura Barrón-López speaks with 404 Media co-founder Joseph Cox for more.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Humans have seen a tiny fraction of the deep sea. Researchers are trying to change that

The deep sea covers about two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, but according to a new study, humans are estimated to have observed less than .001 percent of the deep seafloor — an area roughly the size of Rhode Island. Stephanie Sy speaks with the study’s author, Katy Croff Bell, who is working to change that.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

‘Memories of Love Returned’ brings Ugandan photographer’s work to life

Photography is known for its power to capture a singular moment in one frame. But collectively, and as time passes, photos can take on much more meaning. Filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine used a chance encounter with a photographer in a small Ugandan village to bring to life the everyday stories of its residents. He spoke with Ali Rogin as part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Video shows Pope Leo at White Sox World Series game

A video of Pope Leo XIV at the 2005 World Series game between the White Sox and the Houston Astros emerged Saturday, confirming his fandom for the Chicago baseball team. The first American pontiff in history was caught on camera as his face twisted when White Sox closer Bobby Jenks closed out a 5-3 win...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Hegseth sparks fears as he moves to ax generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to ax the size of the U.S. military's top ranks has triggered concerns of a political purge. Hegseth, who on Monday directed significant cuts to the U.S. military’s senior-most positions, has already fired several top leaders with no explanation. His latest plan could now eliminate roughly 100 generals and admirals, which he...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Sunday shows preview: Trump signals more trade deals on horizon; first American pope elected

President Trump has recently discussed future trade deals with foreign partners amidst uncertainty about the global and national marketplace due to tariffs, which could cause consumer prices to skyrocket. This week, the White House secured its first agreement with the United Kingdom since the rollout of the “Liberation Day” levies. The deal will allow U.S....

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Federal judge warns Trump executive order not 'run around' for sanctuary cities ruling

A federal judge warned Friday that President Trump’s executive order seeking to withdraw funds from 16 sanctuary jurisdictions cannot be used to bypass his previous ruling blocking the effort. U.S. District Judge William Orrick said their “pre-enforcement standing” grants municipalities legal standing to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the manner they’ve chosen. ...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Pope Leo XIV lays out vision for his papacy and identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

Pope Leo XIVlaid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifyingartificial intelligenceas one of the most critical matters facing humanity and vowing to continue with some of the core priorities of Pope Francis.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

‘This is nuts’: How Louis Prevost learned his brother became pope

“It's shocking, mind-numbing, mind-blowing. How do you describe that?"

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Toobin: Suspending habeas corpus would be ‘such a wild step’

Former federal prosecutor Jeffrey Toobin weighed in on the White House considering suspending habeas corpus, or the right to challenge the legality of detention, amid President Trump's crackdown on immigration. In an appearance on CNN Friday evening, Toobin said pausing the legal principle would be “such a wild step," despite significant losses the Trump administration...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Why the Federal Reserve risks falling behind the curve as recession fears rise

The disconnect between hard data and soft data is creating challenges for market participants and Federal Reserve officials, with households and firms turning pessimistic despite the economic slowdown not yet fully materializing, and traditional recession indicators misfiring.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

US probing impacts of imported jets, aircrafts on national security

The Trump administration is currently probing the impact of imported commercial jets, engines and other aircraft parts on national security, according to a copy of the federal notice made public on Friday. The Commerce Department started the investigation on May 1, per the notice. The department is seeking public comments on the current and projected...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ukraine and European allies urge Putin to commit to 30-day ceasefire or face new sanctions

Leaders from four major European countries threatened toratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putinif he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine that they offered on Saturday in a strong show of unity with Kyiv.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

4.1 magnitude earthquake in Tennessee rattles homes as far away as Atlanta

A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in Tennessee woke up families and rattled homes as far away as Atlanta as it spread tremors across portions of the southern U.S. on Saturday morning. No injuries or major damage were immediately reported.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Bill Maher shakes David Hogg’s hand over candid remarks about young voters

Comedian Bill Maher shook hands with Democratic National Committee (DNC) vice chair David Hogg on Friday, after the operative delivered his take on why the Democratic Party lost a chunk of young voters in the 2024 presidential election. “What I think happened last election is younger men, they would rather vote for somebody ... who...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Mark Zuckerberg is building a new surveillance state

Meta's new AI glasses, which are capable of recognizing faces, interpreting language, overlaying information, and collecting vast swaths of data, will create a world of layered realities, with nearly half of the world's population already wired into the Meta ecosystem.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

U.S.-China tariff talks begin in Geneva as the world looks for signs of hope

The U.S. treasury secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland Saturday aiming to de-escalate a dispute that threatens to cut off trade between the world’s two biggest economies and damage the global economy.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Pope Leo identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

In his first formal audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday laid out his vision for his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Maher on doll talk: Trump ‘losing an imaginary negotiation with children’

Comedian Bill Maher poked fun at President Trump's use of dolls to illustrate the need for families to avoid overconsumption as the administration navigates an uneven economic climate fueled by his trade war. "He’s obsessed with how many dolls we get to have," Maher said Friday on an episode of his "Real Time" show, adding...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Judge pauses much of Trump administration’s massive job cuts at federal agencies

The temporary restraining order directs numerous federal agencies to halt acting on the president’sworkforce executive ordersigned in February and asubsequent memo issuedby theDepartment of Government Efficiencyand the Office of Personnel Management.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Oh, Canada, you do know you’re taking advantage of the US, right?

Like him or not, hate him or not, Trump is correct about Canada taking advantage of our friendship and generosity.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Trump’s tariffs threaten to become his Achilles’ heel

Republicans typically love President Trump — no matter what he does. But a growing chorus of those supporters has quietly been expressing dissatisfaction with Trump’s handling of tariffs, including his most recent threat on foreign-made films. They’re increasingly uncomfortable with the tariff talk and the market fluctuations, and they see through the spin coming from...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

India and Pakistan trade accusations of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour

Newark mayor reflects on arrest outside ICE facility: ‘They obviously targeted me’

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) on Friday reflected on being arrested outside of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility earlier in the day, arguing he was being targeted after visiting the New Jersey detention center with three Democratic members of Congress. “Nothing happened for a long, long time, you know, for at least...

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

Ukraine, European leaders in Kyiv urge Moscow to agree to 'unconditional' ceasefire

Ukraine and its allies are ready for a 'full, unconditional ceasefire' with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukraine's foreign minister said Saturday during a visit to Kyiv by the leaders of four major European countries.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Trump's drastic cuts to federal agencies temporarily halted by U.S. judge

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration must temporarily halt its sweeping government overhaul because Congress did not authorize it to carry out large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, a federal judge says.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians

More than retaliatory counter tariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Tourism operators in Upstate New York are hoping special discounts can win them back.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Foreigners have flocked to 'welcoming' Portugal. Why is it expelling migrants now?

With its warm climate, comparatively affordable living and rich culture,Portugal has long appealed to visitors, whether it's for a vacationor a more permanent move. So the government's plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization may seemlike a sudden shift.

Published on: May 10, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

US to begin admitting white South African refugees

The United States will begin admitting the first group of White South African refugees next week, whom President Trump’s administration has argued have been victims of "racial discrimination.” “The refugee program is not intended as a solution for global poverty. And historically it has been used that way…this is an example of the president returning...

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: The Hill favicon The Hill

What does it take to increase birth rates? Experts say there’s no ‘magic’ solution

As the Trump administration floats potential incentives to bring up the U.S. birth rate, experts tell PBS News that increasing a country’s birth rate is a heavy lift — if it’s possible at all.

Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source: PBS NewsHour favicon PBS NewsHour