Why peace is an urgent message from our Kids Cover Competition

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Donald Trump Impeachment Backed by Most Americans: Poll

Over half of Americans want Congress to impeach Trump now, according to a new poll. One in seven Republicans backs it.

(Screenshot) Map of gun incidents connected to Trump’s deployment of immigration agents

ICE agents shot and critically wounded a man during a traffic stop in California on April 7. He was at least the 13th person injured in a shooting connected to Trump’s deployment of immigration agents since the operations began last year. thetr.ac/zVTw8

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again in Response to Israel Attacks in Lebanon Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon.

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again Wednesday in response to Israeli attacks against the Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, casting doubt over whether an already precarious ceasefire to end more than a month of war will hold.

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Iran war live: Israel continues to attack Lebanon and Tehran strikes Kuwait after US-Iran ceasefire agreed U.S. President Donald Trump is dispatching his Iran negotiating team, led by Vice President JD Vance, to Pakistan for talks, the White House said.

Iran's Parliament speaker said three key clauses of a 10-point proposal were violated before negotiations were set to start on Friday in Pakistan, adding that in such a situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations were unreasonable. Follow live updates ⬇️ reut.rs/47QSPTE

US Senate to vote on resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers U.S. lawmakers will try again next week to pass a resolution to halt the Iran war and force President Donald Trump to obtain ​Congress' approval for any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck...

US lawmakers will try again next week to pass a resolution to halt the Iran war and force President Trump to obtain Congress' approval for any further attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said, hours after Trump announced a two-week ceasefire reut.rs/3NQUPEL

BREAKING: Trump agrees to suspend 'bombing and attack of Iran' for two weeks reut.rs/3PU6iny

Immigration arrests of people without criminal convictions have increased eightfold under Trump, report says The rise is related to the steep increase in the number of immigration-related street arrests, according to an analysis using ICE data by UC Berkeley.

Immigration arrests of people without criminal convictions have increased eightfold under President Trump, report says.

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Why OpenAI bought 'SportsCenter for Silicon Valley' OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders.

OpenAI is seeking to shape the public narrative about AI with the purchase of a niche talk show popular with Silicon Valley insiders. n.pr/4ssLcKx

South Shore school boarded up after student, 16, gunned down

Plywood covered the doors, shattered glass lined the sidewalk, and bullet holes marked the walls of Safe Achieve Academy, 7877 S. Coles Ave. on Wednesday.

The X account making NHL players rethink social media: ‘It’s pretty invasive’ 'Watching all the time': When NHLers follow or unfollow someone on Instagram, NHL Follow Tracker posts the moves on X — often going viral.

From @theathletic.com: An X account offers a revealing look at NHL player interests — including potential romantic connections and political leanings — and is making them rethink their online behavior.

“The whole league knows about it. It’s pretty invasive.” nyti.ms/4dvPHQJ

If the USPS runs out of money, will you still get mail? The agency will run out of funds as early as the fall of 2026.

If the USPS runs out of money, will you still get mail?

The psychology of panic buying: what prompts consumers to start stockpiling – and how do we stop it? The scarcity mindset, exploited by advertisers to trigger impulse buys, can cause panic buying. But telling consumers not to panic, may make them panic more * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast “Of all the shortages we have – there’s a gasoline shortage – you know what else is disappearing from the supermarket shelves?” a television presenter jokes. “Toilet paper.” Shops emptied of loo roll are now linked to the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, but that line was delivered by the US late-night host Johnny Carson more than 50 years ago. Continue reading...

The psychology of panic buying: what prompts consumers to start stockpiling – and how do we stop it?

[Long-read] The Kremlin believed its own myth and still dreams of taking Odesa, but Ukrainians call it ‘impossible’

Pope Leo XIV urges Monaco residents to use wealth for good, reject "idolatry of power and money" fueling wars Pope Leo XIV made a one-day trip to the glitzy Mediterranean enclave, becoming the first pope to visit since Pope Paul III came in 1538.

Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth and influence for good and reject the "idolatry of power and money" that is fueling wars around the world.
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Trump’s Niece on ‘No Kings’ Protests: ‘We Will Not Be Silent’

Mary Trump urged millions to join the protests, warning the U.S. must resist what she calls fascism and unchecked power.

Inside Melania Trump's $600 Vote Freedom necklace after documentary criticisms

Melania Trump is selling a gold necklace, and people are shocked by the price tag.

The RNC has a new target in legal assault of state voter rolls The Republican National Committee sued Delaware for access to the state’s voter registration lists, claiming it needs to ensure their accuracy.

NEW: The RNC has made Delaware its latest target in its rampant attack on state voter registration lists. It claims it just wants to verify proper list maintenance and accuracy, but past attempts reveal an agenda to purge voters and sow doubt among voters about how states run elections.

House passes DHS funding bill after rejecting Senate proposal The House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill late Friday night to end the partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security; but senators call it “dead on arrival” to the Upper Chamber as lawmakers leave for a two-week holiday recess.

House passes DHS funding bill after rejecting Senate proposal

At Pentagon Christian service, Hegseth prays for violence 'against those who deserve no mercy' WASHINGTON (AP) — Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hegseth frequently invokes his evangelical faith as head of the armed forces, depicting a Christian nation trying to vanquish its foes with military might.

Bruce Springsteen performs "Streets of Minneapolis" at the #NoKings rally in St. Paul.

Video by Neal Justin.

Rob Schneider calls to ‘restore the military draft’ in the US amid war with Iran ‘The Hot Chick’ star says ‘every American’ should serve two years in the military once they reach 18

Rob Schneider calls to ‘restore the military draft’ in the US amid war with Iran

Netflix 'Kennedy' series reveals Michael Fassbender as patriarch Joe After "Love Story" finished on FX, Netflix drops the first look of "Kennedy," with Michael Fassbender as family patriarch Joe Kennedy.

After "Love Story" finished on FX, Netflix drops the first look of "Kennedy," with Michael Fassbender as family patriarch Joe Kennedy.

I cant even post what Im thinking

DENIED!

UK has BLOCKED a request from US to use British military bases (specifically RAF Fairford in England & joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean),
for POTENTIAL military strikes AGAINST Iran.

*They host US heavy bombers, but REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL from the British government.

If the measles doesn't kill their kids they still have a chance polio can cripple them or mumps WILL make their sons sterile. My brother got the mumps and he never had a kid.

Darwin was right "Survival of the fittest" Maybe it should be "survival of the smartest." Cuz anti vaxxers are dumb as rocks

Federal judge accuses White House of ‘terror’ against immigrants in US Sunshine Sykes says Trump administration poses threats and is recklessly violating law with its mass deportations

Federal judge accuses White House of ‘terror’ against immigrants in US www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Of course he did. Jackson is the wrong color.