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WhatsApp has introduced ads for the first time, diverging from its original stance against advertising, which was highlighted in a 2012 blog post. Currently, ads will only appear in the Updates tab, with promises of maintaining user privacy, although concerns have been raised about potential future changes and deeper data collection as the platform evolves. Need More Context? 🔎

Historian David Saint-Pierre dedicated months to locating an artifact from the Empress of Ireland, ultimately tracking down Ronald Stopani, who had recovered a Marconi wireless telegraph machine during a 1970s dive. In March, Stopani generously donated the artifact to the museum dedicated to the ship's history, marking a significant moment in preserving maritime heritage. Need More Context? 🔎

March for Gaza activists 'abducted, beaten' by Egyptian guards in CairoActivists participating in a march for Gaza reported being abducted and beaten by Egyptian guards in Cairo. Egypt's foreign ministry had previously mandated that travel to the Rafah area requires prior approval for safety, which organizers claim they sought to obtain through official channels. Need More Context? 🔎

As protests in Los Angeles against President Trump's deportation policies escalated, California Governor Gavin Newsom debated Republican officials over crime rates, highlighting that Alabama, Arkansas, and Oklahoma have significantly higher homicide rates than California. Despite criticisms of his data's reliability, Newsom's statistics from the CDC show California has one of the lowest homicide rates in the country, supporting his claims. Need More Context? 🔎

Residents near Green Isle, Minnesota, reacted to an intense police manhunt that led to the arrest of neighbor Vance Boelter. Wendy Thomas spotted him hiding near a culvert while visiting a neighbor, alerted authorities, and Boelter was taken into custody shortly after; neighbors expressed shock, noting his previously amiable demeanor. Need More Context? 🔎

The EU is proposing to revise merger rules for defense companies to attract investment in the arms industry, highlighting the need to boost weapons manufacturing amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. This includes considering "defense readiness" positively in merger evaluations and clarifying compliance with environmental standards, despite concerns from sustainability advocates about diverting funds from climate initiatives. Need More Context? 🔎