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Two people were killed and 35 others injured in a Russian drone attack on a military hospital and shopping center in Ukraine, with casualties including servicemen. President Zelenskyy warned of increased Russian attacks to gain leverage in peace talks, as previous strikes in Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih resulted in more deaths and injuries. Despite efforts to strengthen Kyiv's military position, Putin praised Russian forces' progress, prompting Zelenskyy to urge caution in negotiations with the U.S....

In San Ysidro, California, humanitarian aid workers dismantled their tented setup near the border wall after a month of no migrant arrivals. The slowdown in crossings has led to the closure of shelters and shifts in services to established immigrants and migrants in southern Mexico. Border Patrol, with U.S. military assistance, has reinforced the border wall with concertina wire, as the number of daily arrests has decreased significantly in the San Diego sector. Full Article

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, emphasizing the country's importance in countering Chinese aggression, particularly across the Taiwan Strait. Hegseth praised Japan as an "indispensable partner" in maintaining peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting increased cooperation in military production and strategic access to Japan's southwest islands. The U.S. military's presence in Japan, with 50,000 troops and advanced military assets, plays a crucial role...

In Chisholm, Minn., the ground shakes weekly due to mining activities, but recent tariffs on cars and auto parts have caused turmoil in the iron ore industry, leading to layoffs at Hibbing Taconite. President Trump's trade policies have sparked a trade war with Canada, impacting businesses in the region and creating uncertainty in the supply chain. Despite potential benefits from steel tariffs, the Iron Range remains vulnerable to fluctuations in the auto market and the...

About 300,000 electricity customers in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ontario, Canada, experienced power outages due to a spring storm bringing freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes region. Ice-laden tree branches caused power lines to snap, hazardous driving conditions, and ice storm warnings were issued for multiple states. The storm, producing more ice than usual and lasting longer than typical, led to widespread power outages in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ontario, with authorities warning residents and...

An Oregon judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking Grants Pass from enforcing camping restrictions unless more accessible camping locations are provided, citing discrimination against people with disabilities. The ruling comes after a lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Oregon argued the city's regulations were unreasonable, leading to overcrowded and inaccessible campsites. The city, symbolic of the national homelessness debate, struggled to handle the crisis, with the new mayor expressing disheartenment over the order and facing...