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Oklahoma, United States of America

Terrorism

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Afghan Teenager in Oklahoma Pleads Guilty to Firearms Conspiracy for Planned Election Day Terrorist Attack

Abdullah Haji Zada admitted to knowingly receiving and conspiring to receive weapons and ammunition for attack planned on 2024 Election Day in the U.S.

#Security#Criminal Justice#Public Safety

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#Justice#Legal Reform#Sports#Human Rights#Politics#International Cooperation#Health

Ukrainian Player Lesia Tsurenko Amends Lawsuit Against WTA Over Handling of Russian and Belarusian Players

Tsurenko accuses WTA and chairman Steve Simon of breach of contract and emotional distress amid ongoing controversy

Legal

#Politics#Justice#Immigration

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order in May 2025

Court keeps executive order restricting birthright citizenship on hold pending May hearings

Criminal Justice

Florida State University, Tallahassee, USA

Multiple injured in active shooter incident at Florida State University campus

Rapid law enforcement and FBI response prompts evacuation near student union; victims hospitalized

#Criminal Justice#Law Enforcement#Public Safety

Bernard Arnault urges EU-US free trade zone, criticizes French tax hikes amid LVMH's strategic shifts

LVMH CEO calls for national governments to lead trade talks, warns of company relocations; protests demand higher wealth taxes in France

#Government Reform#Trade Policy#Social Policy#Economic Policy#Taxation#Manufacturing

ICC initiates non-compliance proceedings against Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu amid Hungary's planned ICC withdrawal

Hungarian PM Orbán criticizes ICC as political court; Hungary faces May 23 deadline to submit defense evidence; withdrawal would isolate Hungary within EU

#Criminal Justice#International Law#Politics#Legal

Harvey Weinstein's New York Rape Retrial Jury Selection Underway with Extensive Screening

Retrial expected to continue through May 2025 with 12 jurors and 6 alternates selected from over 140 screened individuals

#Criminal Justice#Judicial Independence#Rights

Economic

#Economics#Financial Markets

U.S. 30-Year Mortgage Rates Rise to 6.83%, Highest in Eight Weeks, Challenging Spring Homebuyers

Rising mortgage rates add pressure to U.S. housing market amid economic uncertainty

Economic

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#Energy Policy#Trade Policy#Social Policy#Economic Policy#Manufacturing

U.S.-China Solar Trade Tensions Continue to Impact Costs and Supply Chain Amid Domestic Manufacturing Growth

Despite tariffs raising costs and causing purchase delays, U.S. solar manufacturing capacity grows 190% in 2024, signaling resilience

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#Public Health#Consumer Safety#Public Safety#Environmental Protection#Technology#Product Safety

Casely recalls 429,000 Power Pods in the USA over fire, burn injury risks

Consumers urged to stop use immediately and receive free UL-Certified replacements; safe disposal emphasized amid environmental concerns

UK Supreme Court ruling triggers fears among transgender groups over exclusion from women-only spaces

Equality and Human Rights Commission to update codes; British Transport Police revises transgender search policies; Chairwoman emphasizes respect for trans rights

#Law Enforcement#Rights#Social Policy#Legal Reform#Politics

Astronomers detect possible chemical signs of life on exoplanet K2-18b using Webb Telescope

University of Cambridge-led team identifies compounds in K2-18b's atmosphere linked to life on Earth; Webb Telescope analysis marks a milestone in space observatories

#Science And Technology

Puerto Rico faces island-wide blackout affecting 1.4 million customers and political fallout

Governor pledges to cancel Luma Energy contract amid scrutiny over transmission failures and chronic infrastructure issues

#Energy Policy#Government Reform#Environment#Economic#Infrastructure#Politics#Disaster Recovery

French President Macron calls Haiti independence indemnity a historic injustice

Macron highlights the unfair financial burden placed on Haiti following its independence 200 years ago

#Security#Education Policy#Immigration#Economic#Politics#Legal#Political Movements#Social Policy#Government Reform#Civil Rights

Trump administration intensifies crackdown on Harvard University over international students, funding, and campus policies

Actions include threats to revoke hosting rights for foreign students, freezing over $2 billion in grants, and calls to strip tax-exempt status amid accusations of ideological bias and antisemitism

U.S. Accuses Iran of Supporting Militant Groups in Yemen, Lebanon, and Gaza Amid Regional Tensions

Saudi Arabia seeks to end decade-long war with Houthi rebels amid de facto ceasefire and ongoing U.S. airstrikes; U.S. sanctions Chinese refinery linked to Iranian oil

#Regional Conflict#National Security#Diplomacy#Military Operations

Turkey advances Hagia Sophia restoration focusing on seismic safety and structural upgrades

Project includes modern materials, crane installation, and efforts to keep mosque open during renovations

#Natural Disasters#Infrastructure#Disaster Recovery#Cultural Heritage#Public Safety#Religious Affairs#Politics#History

U.S. Tariffs Threaten Survival of Centuries-Old Kashmiri Carpet Industry, Impacting Artisans and Trade

28% U.S. tariff raises prices in America without benefiting Kashmiri weavers, risking cultural heritage amid India-Pakistan tensions

#Economic#Cultural#Trade Policy#Regional Conflict#Labor Relations#Economics

Bright bolide lights up Mexico City skies, poses no danger

Meteor about 1.5 meters long disintegrated before reaching ground, sparking awe and social media buzz

#Society#Environment#Public Safety#Science And Technology

China funds expansion of Cambodia's Ream Naval Base amid regional military concerns; Japan to send minesweepers for first foreign visit post-expansion

Cambodia denies agreement for Chinese military base; Japan's naval visit signals strategic interest in Gulf of Thailand

#Military#Defense Policy

Turkey's central bank raises key interest rate to 46% amid inflation and global trade concerns

Monetary Policy Committee warns global protectionism risks; expert cites economic slowdown risks from credit growth limits

#Trade Policy#Monetary Policy#Economic Policy#Labor Relations#Financial Markets#Political Movements#Energy Policy#Public Health#Government Reform

European Central Bank cuts interest rates amid U.S.-EU trade tensions impacting growth

ECB lowers benchmark rate to 2.25% citing global trade uncertainty and U.S. tariffs; trans-Atlantic trade relations strained with tariffs suspended but business uncertainty persists

#Trade Policy#Economic Policy#Manufacturing#Monetary Policy

Funeral held in Kenya for Nigerian TikTok content moderator who died under unclear circumstances amid labor rights concerns

Ladi Anzaki Olubunmi's death highlights poor working conditions and denied leave amid ongoing labor disputes involving content moderators in Kenya and Nigeria

#Legal Reform#Labor Relations#Political Movements#Society#Public Health#Social Policy

Legal

#Legal Reform#Labor Relations

Over 100 former Facebook content moderators sue over pay, working conditions, and unfair termination

Lawsuit highlights ongoing labor disputes in social media content moderation sector in the U.S.