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A federal judge, Ellen Hollander, has imposed new restrictions on Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), limiting its access to Social Security systems amid concerns from labor unions and retirees about privacy violations and security risks. The injunction permits DOGE staff to access redacted data after training, but questions remain regarding the necessity of such access to detect fraud. The ruling comes in a politically charged environment, following administrative turmoil within the Social Security...

US airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels reportedly killed 33 and injured 80, marking one of the deadliest days since the campaign's initiation under President Trump. Targeting the Ras Isa oil port, the strikes aimed to disrupt Houthi funding, though the US Central Command stated they were not intended to harm Yemeni civilians. Following threats from the Houthis against ships linked to Israel, the US campaign has intensified, with strikes now focusing on leadership and urban...

Summary of the Federal Leaders' Debate During the English-language federal leaders' debate in Montreal on April 17, 2025, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Liberal Leader Mark Carney engaged in heated exchanges, particularly regarding Carney's past role as an adviser during economic challenges. Carney defended his record on inflation while facing criticism from Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh about his ties to Brookfield Asset Management. Despite a brief moment of spontaneity in the debate, the...

BREAKINGBREAKING, Reported death toll marks one of the deadliest attacks by the US military on Yemen.US air strikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa oil port have reportedly killed at least 38 individuals and injured 102, marking one of the deadliest attacks by US forces in the region. The strikes, aimed at crippling the Houthis' fuel supply, were conducted in response to over 100 Houthi attacks on vessels linked to Israel amidst ongoing tensions related to the...

President Donald Trump indicated a potential end to escalating tariffs between the U.S. and China, expressing a desire to avoid higher rates that could deter consumer spending. Despite implementing a 10% tariff on most imports and increasing rates on Chinese goods to 145%, he noted China has been in contact for negotiations, although high-level discussions have been limited. Alongside Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Trump expressed optimism about reaching a trade deal with Europe before...

SummaryMark Lundy, who has been convicted twice for the murders of his wife Christine and daughter Amber, is set to be released on parole next month after spending over 23 years in prison. At 66 years old, he maintains his innocence and faces the challenge of reintegrating into a post-Covid society, as noted by a friend who suggests he will initially feel nervous in public until he becomes just another "faceless" stranger. The brutal killings...