When It Comes to D.E.I. and ICE, Trump Is Using Federal Grants as Leverage

Mexico has reached an agreement to increase water deliveries to the US under a 1940s treaty, addressing a dispute that strained trade relations amid severe drought conditions in Mexico. US President Donald Trump hailed the deal as a victory, while Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum coordinated with local governors to ensure compliance without risking domestic water supplies. The agreement is politically sensitive due to ongoing water stress in Mexico, impacting both agricultural resources and international trade...

In an interview with The Media Line, Gen. Amir Avivi indicated a possible Israeli role in a chemical strike on Iranian rocket fuel, emphasizing it was a planned attack. He cautioned against trusting Iran in upcoming US-Iran negotiations, urging President Trump to decisively confront Iran's nuclear ambitions and proposing a significant airstrike to cripple its military response. Regarding the Gaza conflict, Avivi reaffirmed Israel's goals to eliminate Hamas and secure the release of hostages, stressing...

Four female students, aged 4 to 18, were killed on Monday in Chatham, Illinois, when a vehicle struck the YNOT After School Camp program. The driver, 44-year-old Marianne Akers, was hospitalized with no injuries and is not in custody as the investigation continues; authorities have stated the incident does not appear to be a targeted attack. In-person classes were canceled in the Ball-Chatham School District to focus on the emotional well-being of the community after...

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Amazon for its reported plan to display the cost of President Trump's tariffs alongside products, labeling it a "hostile and political act." Leavitt questioned why Amazon did not take similar actions during the Biden administration's inflation spike and accused the company of partnering with a Chinese propaganda arm. An Amazon spokesperson clarified that showing tariff costs was only considered for its budget section,...

SummaryThe Giro d'Italia will honor the late Pope Francis on June 1 by allowing cyclists to pass through the Vatican gardens and Santa Marta hotel during its final stage. More than 150 riders will traverse a rarely seen area of the Vatican, with live broadcasts showcasing the event globally. Originally, Francis was to signal the race's start, but following his passing, the ride remains a tribute to him, marking a significant collaboration between race organizers...

Summary Canada has elected David Myles, a Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter, as the Liberal MP for Fredericton-Oromocto, part of a new minority government led by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Myles, whose song "Inner Ninja" reached number five on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100, announced his candidacy in March 2025 and won against Conservative candidate Brian Macdonald. He expressed excitement about representing his hometown in Parliament, joining a history of musicians transitioning into political roles, such as...