Bangladesh court acquits Zia’s son and 48 others convicted in 2004 deadly grenade attack

A man caused a significant mess on a TTC subway, deemed 'unacceptable' by authorities. The incident was captured on video, showcasing the disruptive behavior. The man's actions have raised concerns about cleanliness and safety on public transportation. Full Article

A federal court has temporarily halted President Trump's plan to place 2,200 USAID employees on administrative leave, as part of his efforts to slash federal spending. The judge issued a restraining order after a lawsuit argued that Trump was violating the Constitution and federal law by attempting to dismantle the agency, which provides overseas development aid. Trump, a critic of overseas spending, has targeted USAID as part of his budget-cutting efforts, prompting backlash from former...

A federal judge temporarily paused the Trump administration's plan to place 2,200 USAID workers on leave, with 500 already on leave, following arguments from workers' groups in court. The judge issued a limited restraining order before midnight to protect at-risk employees, questioning the urgency of the administration's actions. USAID, established in 1961, has become a target for Trump and Musk, who accuse the agency of corruption and fraud, leading to efforts to shut it down....

More than a century after the NAACP adopted “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the “Black national anthem,” the song has sparked backlash, with Rep. Lauren Boebert calling it divisive and some Black conservatives opposing its performance at the Super Bowl. Despite controversy, the song, written by James Weldon Johnson, continues to be celebrated by Black people as a powerful and inspirational anthem, with singer Ledisi honored to perform it at this year's game amidst...

The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned Rwanda's support of rebel fighters in eastern Congo, leading to civilian casualties and displacement, and ordered a team of experts to investigate rights violations in the region. The resolution called for the rebels and Rwandan forces to cease human rights violations, allow humanitarian aid access, and created a commission of inquiry to report back to the council. The violence has resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries, with the...

24-year-old Nora Nelson was arraigned in Boston for the murder of 65-year-old lawyer Joseph Donohue on his houseboat, where he was found stabbed multiple times and wrapped in duct tape and weights. Despite Nelson's attempts to mislead police with fake names and lies, forensic evidence linked her to the crime scene, leading to her arrest and formal murder charges. The defendant appeared emotional in court as the prosecutor presented evidence establishing probable cause for her...