US assets deployed to Mideast will help Israel but will unlikely alter Iran’s mind on retaliation, experts say

A colossal squid, the largest squid species, was filmed in its natural habitat for the first time by the Schmidt Ocean Institute on March 9, 2023, in the South Atlantic Ocean, about 2,000 feet below the surface near the South Sandwich Islands. This juvenile squid, measuring approximately 11 feet long, is part of a conservation effort to understand these elusive creatures, which can grow up to 43 feet and weigh 1,100 pounds. The expedition, aimed...

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...

Measles Outbreak in the U.S.Measles cases in the U.S. are likely underreported amid a significant outbreak in the Southwest, as public health officials, including CDC's Dr. David Sugerman, report 747 cases this year, with two deaths among unvaccinated individuals. The outbreak, primarily affecting undervaccinated communities, has prompted the CDC to send additional personnel to Texas and raise concerns over funding limitations following cuts to Covid-related grants. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s...

Military Libraries Ordered to Review DEI BooksArmy and Air Force libraries have been directed to evaluate their collections for books related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) following a similar initiative at the U.S. Naval Academy, where nearly 400 books were removed. These orders, part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to eliminate DEI content from federal agencies, require that any books deemed to undermine meritocracy and unity be identified for potential removal....

Canadian Election Debate RescheduledAn election debate in Canada has been rescheduled to avoid overlapping with a Montreal Canadiens hockey game, which takes place on April 17 at 19:00 ET. The French-language leaders' debate was initially set for 20:00 ET but will now begin two hours earlier at 18:00 ET to accommodate hockey fans, allowing them to engage in both the election campaign and the potential playoff-clinching game. The Leaders' Debates Commission acknowledged Canadians' passion for...

SummaryTwo service members deployed to the U.S. southern border have died, and a third is in serious condition following a vehicle rollover accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The troops, part of an operation to secure the U.S.-Mexico border under President Trump's executive order, were from Camp Pendleton, California, and the incident did not involve military vehicles. The accident occurred around 8:50 a.m. MDT and is currently under investigation, with the names of the deceased...