Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council

The National Park Service and U.S. Park Police have closed Dupont Circle Park from Thursday to Sunday during WorldPride, despite it not being on the parade route. This closure aims to enhance security amid concerns over potential violence, following a history of unofficial celebrations and incidents in the park. The Capital Pride Alliance expressed frustration, noting the park's significance to the LGBTQ community and criticizing the lack of consultation prior to the decision, which was...

Summary Ajay Dilawri announced a historic $60 million donation from the Dilawri Foundation to establish the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute at Vancouver General Hospital, inspired by the successful treatment of his father by Dr. David Wood. The donation, the largest in both the hospital's history and the foundation's, will fund a new multi-use tower and an innovation fund for cardiovascular research. The institute aims to revolutionize heart care with advanced technologies and a hub-and-spoke model for...

The Lebanese army has threatened to withdraw cooperation with the ceasefire committee monitoring the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire due to Israeli airstrikes in Beirut, which they claim undermine their role. The warning follows Israeli strikes on Hezbollah's drone facilities just before the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha, prompting international condemnation, including from France, which called for Israel to withdraw and urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire. The Lebanese army indicated it would cease cooperation...

The number of new homes approved in England hit a 13-year low in early 2025, with only 39,170 approvals in Q1, a 55% drop from the previous quarter, as reported by the Home Builders Federation (HBF). HBF's CEO Neil Jefferson called the situation "disastrous" for housing supply, urging the government to address issues like lack of affordable mortgage lending and support for first-time buyers. Despite Labour's goal of building 1.5 million homes, the rolling annual...

Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Kyiv, resulting in the deaths of four individuals, including three emergency responders, and injuring 80 others nationwide, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. This assault, involving 407 drones and 45 missiles, followed a warning from Russian President Vladimir Putin after Ukrainian drones attacked Russian strategic bomber aircraft. In addition to damage in Kyiv, other cities like Lutsk and Ternopil were also targeted, prompting calls from Zelenskiy...

A woman charged with fatally stabbing former New Zealand Māori rugby league player Neville Ramsay has been released after prosecutors dropped the case. Lawyers intended to argue that the woman was a long-term victim of domestic violence and that the stabbing was an act of self-defense, as Ramsay had barricaded himself in her home and assaulted her. The case was abandoned after the Crown reviewed the evidence and found it did not meet prosecution guidelines,...