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Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plan ahead of 2024 election
President Joe Biden announced a new plan for student loan forgiveness in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, April 8. The White House stated that millions of Americans could start seeing debt relief by this fall, if the proposal goes through. In front of an estimated crowd of 150,000 people, Biden announced the plans in a key… -
Vatican document on human dignity rejects sex change, gender theory
The Vatican has unveiled the “Dignitas Infinita” — also recognized as the “Infinite Dignity” declaration — a culmination of five years’ work focusing on human dignity. The document outlines “grave violations” against human dignity, spanning a spectrum of issues including poverty, warfare, human trafficking, sexual abuse, violence against women, abortion, surrogacy, sex change, gender theory,… -
Russia accuses Ukraine of attack on Russian-controlled nuclear site
Russia alleges Ukraine attacked Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on Sunday, April 7, resulting in one death and several injuries, a claim Ukraine denies. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, situated in one of the four regions annexed by Russia after its 2022 invasion, reportedly suffered three drone strikes, with one hitting the dome of a… -
As fears of Iranian attack grow, Israel calls up soldiers, disrupts GPS
Fear of an Iranian retaliatory military strike is reportedly growing in Israel. The enhanced threat level comes after Iran accused Israel of launching an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus, Syria, on Monday, April 1. The attack killed three senior Iranian commanders, including one who led Iran’s weapons-smuggling operations in Syria. Now, Israel is preparing… -
Victory for migrant children held by Border Patrol in open-air detention sites
A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday, April 3, that Border Patrol officers near San Diego have illegally detained hundreds of immigrant youths in “open-air detention sites” without adequate food, water or shelter. The judge mandated their rapid transfer to “safe and sanitary” facilities, and the Department of Homeland Security is now facing a lawsuit.… -
Cargo ships critical for supporting US military trapped in Baltimore
Nearly a dozen ships are reportedly stuck at the Port of Baltimore behind the wreckage of the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Four of the ships stuck are part of the U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force, which is used to support U.S. military operations overseas. The U.S. ships that are stuck… -
As costs soar, who foots the bill for Baltimore bridge collapse?
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which killed six people in Baltimore, could see insured losses between $2 billion to $4 billion. The figures could make it “the most expensive marine insured loss in history.” However, who will pay and how much depends on who is asked. President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit… -
Billionaire Steve Cohen predicts work week will be reduced with help of AI
Steve Cohen, the billionaire owner of the Mets, predicts that the “four-day work week is coming,” thanks to advances in artificial intelligence. He shared his belief with CNBC’s “Squawk Box” on Wednesday, April 3. Cohen didn’t claim to know when it would happen, however, he did say that it’s part of the reason he invested… -
Chef José Andrés: IDF ‘systematically’ killed WCK workers ‘car by car’
Celebrity chef José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen (WCK), addressed an Israeli airstrike that killed seven WCK workers on Monday, April 1. Andrés said on Wednesday that the Israel Defense Forces did not just accidentally hit aid workers delivering around 100 tons of food in Gaza; they “systematically” targeted them “car-by-car.” Following Andrés’… -
Kansas newspaper sues city for police raid; damages could exceed $10M
In a lawsuit filed on Monday, April 1, the Marion County Record — a weekly newspaper in Kansas — and its publisher, Eric Meyer, said that raids by the local police department at the newspaper’s offices and the publisher’s home subjected its staff to unreasonable searches and seizures. The lawsuit also alleges that the raid… -
Judge OKs suit against company that flew migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
A federal judge in Boston ruled Monday, April 1, that migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nearly two years ago can proceed with a lawsuit against the charter company responsible for their transportation to the Massachusetts island. The lawsuit, brought by three Venezuelan migrants and an immigrant rights group, accuses DeSantis’… -
Iran vows revenge against Israel after airstrike kills 2 senior commanders
Iran has vowed revenge after an airstrike that it claims Israel is behind. The strike reportedly killed a pair of Iranian military commanders and several other officials when it allegedly leveled Iran’s consulate in Damascus, Syria. The incident may have widespread ramifications, not just for Israel, but the United States as well. The Israeli military… -
Oregon recriminalizes some drugs, expands addiction treatment
Oregon is reversing its landmark 2021 drug decriminalization policy, which removed criminal penalties for possessing small amounts of drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine, LSD and oxycodone. Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek signed House Bill 4002 on Monday, April 1. Supporters of the reversal argue HB 4002 is a crucial step to address overdoses, while critics warn…