A victim in Sweden's deadliest mass shooting called his fiancee to say he loved her

The watch officer of the NCL Salten, a 135m container ship that ran aground in Byneset, Norway, admitted to falling asleep while on duty, leading to the vessel crashing into a resident's garden. The Ukrainian officer has been charged with negligent navigation, and investigations are ongoing regarding compliance with working and rest hour regulations. Fortunately, no injuries occurred during the incident, which narrowly missed a nearby house, prompting the property owner to describe the surreal...

SummaryA federal judge, Susan Illston, has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from proceeding with plans to lay off thousands of federal workers across 21 agencies, including Health and Human Services and Veterans Affairs, in response to a legal challenge. The judge ruled that while presidents can seek changes to federal agencies, they must do so with Congressional approval, emphasizing that large-scale reorganizations cannot occur without legislative consent. The Justice Department plans to...

Companies, particularly supermarkets like Marks and Spencer (M&S) and Co-op, are facing constant cyber attacks, with M&S recently suffering from a ransomware incident that disrupted operations and led to significant financial losses. Cybersecurity expert Dr. Ian Batten indicated that these attacks are often carried out by less sophisticated hackers using social engineering tactics rather than complex methods, with a group called Scattered Spider linked to the M&S breach. The motivations behind such attacks vary, including...

SummaryPalestinian faction leaders in Syria, previously supported by the old regime and Iran, have reportedly left Damascus due to harassment and property seizures by the new government. Following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, discussions between Israeli and Syrian representatives have been described as "positive," with Syria proposing goodwill measures towards Israel. Additionally, negotiations between Israel and Turkey concerning Syria have shown substantial alignment, with most details agreed upon....

Summary OTTAWA — In his inaugural speech as Canada’s Energy Minister, Tim Hodgson emphasized his commitment to fostering trust between Alberta and the federal government, leveraging his Western Canadian roots. He pledged to ensure Canada remains a reliable oil and gas supplier while expediting energy project reviews from five years to two, aligning with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s vision of transforming Canada into a clean energy superpower. Hodgson called for national unity, stating, “a strong...

Stocks Tumble Amid Trump's Tariff ThreatsStocks fell sharply on Friday after President Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Apple unless the company moves some iPhone production to the U.S., and a 50% tariff on the European Union, which he criticized for unproductive negotiations. The S&P 500 dropped 1.1%, the Dow Jones fell 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 1.4%, while European markets also reacted negatively. Additionally, concerns over rising U.S. debt were...