As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined

A United Airlines flight (UA2325) from Denver to Edmonton encountered an emergency after a rabbit was sucked into its number two engine, resulting in a fireball and vibrations felt by passengers. Following a loud bang, crew members requested an inspection for engine fire, and the pilot confirmed the cause as the rabbit strike. The flight, carrying 153 passengers and six crew members, safely returned to Denver around 8:05 PM, with United Airlines addressing the incident...

Two senior national security aides of Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, will meet European leaders in Paris to discuss strategies for ending the Ukraine war and addressing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The talks will include French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, amidst rising concerns over Trump's approach to Russia and Ukraine, as he pressures Ukrainian President Zelenskyy while engaging with Putin. Additionally, Witkoff will continue...

SummaryThe Trump administration has targeted AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), a 30-year-old program that engages young adults in various community projects across the U.S., leading to early dismissals of its volunteers due to budget cuts. The NCCC, which employs over 2,000 individuals aged 18 to 26, has been impacted by the administration's priorities, with funding under scrutiny, prompting the dismissal of members by April 30. Concerns have been raised about the future of these...

The Trump Administration's crackdown on dissent among foreign students and higher education institutions poses a significant threat to free speech, contradicting the U.S.'s declared principles. This increased support for Israel, even amid violations of U.S. laws regarding arms in conflict zones, has led to accusations against activists and universities opposing the war in Gaza. Critics, including Congressman Jerry Nadler, argue that Trump exploits anti-Semitism to enforce authoritarian control, equating legitimate criticism of Israeli policies with...

SummaryManfred Weber, leader of the European People's Party, has called for the EU to reconsider its total ban on new combustion engine cars after 2035, suggesting that consumers should be able to purchase petrol and diesel vehicles if their carbon emissions are offset. This statement comes amid challenges in the automotive industry, including job cuts in major companies like Volkswagen, and follows the UK's adjustment of its electric vehicle targets. Weber emphasized the need for...

Scientists from Cambridge University have found promising signs of potential life on the distant exoplanet K2-18b, located about 124 light-years away, by detecting chemical molecules in its atmosphere that are associated with living organisms, specifically dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfide (DMDS). Utilizing the James Webb Space Telescope, this discovery suggests K2-18b could be a 'Hycean' planet, characterized by an ocean-covered environment capable of supporting life. Despite the excitement surrounding these findings, researchers emphasize the...