What the Israel-Hezbollah war did to Lebanon's cultural heritage sites

Humanitarian Parole Under ThreatHundreds of thousands in the U.S. under humanitarian parole face potential deportation as the Trump administration seeks to revoke the program. Wuilman Vanegas, who moved to the U.S. with his family ten months ago, is one of those affected, having received notice to leave by April 25. A recent federal judge's ruling has temporarily blocked this revocation, allowing Vanegas to seek full-time employment and pursue a visa while receiving community support during...

The value of California chip designer Nvidia plummeted by billions following new trade restrictions imposed by Donald Trump, causing significant turmoil in the semiconductor sector. As a result, US stock markets saw a sharp decline, with the S&P 500 index dropping approximately 1.3%, the tech-heavy Nasdaq index falling 2.1%, and the Dow Jones decreasing by 0.6% in early trading. This sell-off rattled investors and highlighted the vulnerability of the technology sector to regulatory changes. Full...

Lebanon's authorities have banned Disney's live-action adaptation of "Snow White" due to Israeli actress Gal Gadot's casting, as she is on the country's boycott list. The ban was enacted by Interior Minister Ahmad Hajjar following recommendations from the media censorship committee, citing Gadot's military service in Israel and her support for Israel during recent conflicts. Lebanon has previously prohibited screenings of other films featuring Gadot, highlighting ongoing tensions due to the country's laws against cultural...

OTTAWA — A Postmedia-Leger poll reveals a stark emotional divide between Conservative and Liberal voters in the ongoing election. Three-quarters of Conservative supporters express hope for a better future, while 60% of Liberals cite fear, largely influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's actions. Nationally, 51% of voters are motivated by hope, with the Liberals leading at 43% support, followed by Conservatives at 38%, and Trump impacting 58% of voter decisions to some extent. Full Article

Summary Tens of thousands of Spotify users globally reported issues with streaming music on the app, with Downdetector documenting over 48,000 outage reports on Wednesday afternoon. In response to these glitches, including problems with downloads and searches, Spotify announced that it is rolling out an update. The situation highlights ongoing challenges faced by the audio streaming platform as it works to address user concerns. Full Article

Members of the Board of Deputies, representing British Jews, have publicly criticized the Israeli government's actions in Gaza, marking a departure from their usual support. In an open letter, 36 board members expressed concern that Israel's current leadership is undermining its moral foundation, calling for an end to the war and advocating for the return of hostages. One signatory highlighted that the situation in Gaza breaches Jewish ethical values, stressing the need for a united...