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Israel believes ICC is ready to issue arrest warrants over Hamas war
Israeli officials expressed concerns that the International Criminal Court (ICC) may issue arrest warrants against Israeli government and military figures for actions linked to Israel’s conflict with Hamas. The ICC has the authority to accuse officials of war crimes, including genocide and crimes against humanity. According to Reuters, the ICC may seek an arrest warrant…
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USDA assures public retail meat is safe, still plans to test beef samples
In an effort to contain the recent outbreak of bird flu, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new regulations for lactating dairy cows. As of Monday, April 29, the cows must test negative for the virus before being transported across state lines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported on Friday, April…
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Study: Bottlenose dolphin tested positive for bird flu off Florida coast
A bottlenose dolphin off the coast of Florida has tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV), commonly known as bird flu. This marks the first known case of its kind on the continent. University of Florida researchers made the discovery and reported the findings in Communications Biology on Monday, April 29. The dolphin…
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SD Gov. Noem responds to backlash over story of shooting her own dog
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is responding to backlash after revealing in her upcoming memoir that she killed her dog named Cricket and a goat on her ranch 20 years ago. The Guardian reported the incident detailed in Noem’s book “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move…
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Texas Gov. Abbott warns migrants of alligators in Rio Grande
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott warned migrants crossing the border to beware of alligators in the Rio Grande, saying, “Cross at your own risk.” Abbott’s warning follows a recent encounter between a local fisherman and an alligator. That encounter reinforced previous warnings from the Border Patrol about the river’s many dangers. The Border Patrol long cautioned…
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US troops begin building pier Gaza aid just days after mortar attack
United States troops started the construction of a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians residing in the enclave. The project started days after Gaza militants fired mortar shells toward the construction site. President Joe Biden announced the decision to establish the maritime pier during his State of the…
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New CISA cybersecurity measures to fight ransomware raise privacy concerns
Ransomware attacks are causing significant damage to organizations of all sizes, exploiting unknown vulnerabilities. To combat this, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, has initiated the Ransomware Vulnerability Warning Pilot. This program notifies organizations about potential ransomware threats, potentially preventing millions in damages. For example, UnitedHealth…
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How Mexican president’s cheery claims about drug cartels denies reality
Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that the country’s violent criminal gangs and drug cartels are “respectful people” who “respect the citizenry.” The president added that they mostly just kill each other. The Mexican president’s claims are at odds with the reality of millions of Mexicans who live in areas dominated by drug cartels and…
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San Diego official warns city is ‘new epicenter’ of immigration crisis
A San Diego city official has labeled the city as the “new epicenter” for the border crisis, citing a surge in illegal crossings and migrants’ arrivals by boat. San Diego District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond criticized California’s policies, saying that the states actions have contributed to the crisis. “San Diego is the new epicenter for…
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Kim Kardashian attends White House meeting on criminal justice reform
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform at the White House on Thursday, April 25, attended by recently pardoned former inmates and reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. During the meeting, Harris announced the finalization of changes to a Small Business Administration rule, which will remove most restrictions based on…
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José Andrés honors World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
At a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, April 25, celebrity chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, gave an emotional tribute to seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces earlier this month. Israeli military officials acknowledged the airstrike was a mistake and have disciplined those involved. Andrés has…
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Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity
Developments in former President Donald Trump’s legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court, and USC cancels its main commencement ceremony following dozens of arrests during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 26, 2024. Testimony continues in Trump’s criminal trial as…
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Poll: Majority of Americans support mass deportation of undocumented immigrants
A recent poll conducted by The Harris Poll indicated that just over half of Americans endorse the idea of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. According to the survey results, 51% of Americans, including 42% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans, expressed support for deporting immigrants in large numbers. The poll also highlighted that 30% of…
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