Mexico and Canada React to U.S. Tariffs; Ukraine Adjusts to Losing U.S. Support

As the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers compete in their NHL playoff series, librarians from both cities engage in playful banter. The Toronto Public Library started the friendly rivalry with a poem on social media, while the Broward County Library responded with their own verse, humorously referencing the grammatical debate surrounding the Leafs' name. This lighthearted exchange aims to entertain both library communities and sports fans, celebrating the excitement of the playoffs and the...

Representative ImageLeading stock exchanges BSE and NSE have blocked their websites for international users amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. A BSE spokesperson stated that this precautionary measure is aimed at protecting users from potential cyber threats, following a cybersecurity alert from CERT-In regarding ongoing threats to the BFSI sector. Additionally, BSE has issued an advisory urging market participants to enhance their cybersecurity defenses against various high-impact cyber-attacks. Full Article

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) has announced the holding of a congress in Iraqi Kurdistan from May 5-7, where it likely decided to dissolve itself and end its armed campaign against Turkey, which has lasted four decades. This development follows a call from the PKK's imprisoned leader, Abdullah Ocalan, on February 27, urging the group to disband, as he believes the insurgency has outlived its purpose. Ocalan's appeal came after months of secret talks with...

The Trump administration approved a $310 million sale of F-16 fighter jet parts and training to Ukraine, marking its first military aid to the country, which Ukraine is purchasing, following a memorandum to exploit Ukraine's mineral resources. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized this partnership as a commitment to Ukraine's long-term prosperity, while the U.S. began to step back from mediating peace efforts, leaving the resolution of the conflict to Ukraine and Russia. Despite a proposed ceasefire,...

Vivienne Isebor founded the ADHD Babes community group in 2020 to provide support for Black women and non-binary individuals diagnosed with ADHD, recognizing a lack of resources tailored for them. Initially starting on Facebook, the group has grown to over 300 members worldwide, offering emotional support, workshops, and social events aimed at fostering joy and connection beyond just discussing ADHD challenges. Vivienne, who left her NHS job to focus on ADHD Babes full-time, emphasized the...

For the first time in history, the Roman Catholic Church has elected an American pope, Robert Francis Prevost, who has taken the name Leo XIV. Born in Chicago in 1955 and raised in Dolton, Illinois, Prevost's ecclesiastical career includes roles in Peru and leadership positions within the Order of St. Augustine, culminating in his promotion to cardinal in 2024. Despite facing allegations regarding his oversight of abuse cases, Prevost has been a proponent of outreach...