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The New York Times’ Maggie Haberman stated that President Donald Trump has ceased to prioritize public perception and intends to act on his own terms during his second term. Her remarks, made on CNN, highlighted public criticism of Trump’s weekend golfing, his indifference to recession concerns linked to proposed tariffs, and his absence at a ceremony for fallen soldiers. Haberman noted that Trump is resolute in his tariff stance, driven by long-held beliefs, and plans...

An online fundraiser for Karmelo Anthony, the Texas high school student accused of stabbing fellow student-athlete Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, has raised nearly $150,000. The Anthony family has stated that the allegations against Karmelo are false and unjust, and they appreciate the support. Karmelo is facing first-degree murder charges and claims self-defense, with his attorney working to reduce his $1 million bond. Full Article

Israel's military conducted air strikes on Syrian airbases, leading to condemnation from Syria and reports of casualties. The strikes targeted military capabilities in Hama and T4 airbases, as well as other sites in Damascus, amid concerns about Turkey's military presence in Syria. Israeli forces also engaged in a ground operation in Deraa province, resulting in the deaths of nine gunmen, as tensions between Israel and Syria escalate over security concerns. Full Article

West Coast leaders Liam Duggan and Tim Kelly have come under scrutiny for lazy efforts in a recent loss to Greater Western Sydney. Duggan was criticized for allowing an easy goal, while Kelly was called out for lackluster defensive effort, resulting in a quick goal for the opposition. These lapses in performance contributed to West Coast's 81-point defeat, following a challenging week for the team with off-field distractions and a significant loss in the western...

A Singapore Civil Defence Force team deployed to Myanmar for a search and rescue operation after a devastating earthquake is preparing to return home. The team provided essential supplies to local authorities and rescued a man from a collapsed building. They also attended an appreciation ceremony before departing. Full Article

The value of the Australian dollar plummeted to 59.64 US cents, the lowest since April 2020, leading to a $160bn drop in the ASX market opening. Consumers and travelers can expect higher prices as the currency's decline is linked to fears of a global recession following Donald Trump's tariff plan, impacting trade partners and causing record lows against the Euro, pound, and US dollar. Full Article