Yosemite reservations system halted reportedly for Trump ‘blessing’

SummaryCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, asserting that Canada "is not for sale" amid Trump's comments about the country potentially becoming the 51st US state. Carney, who won the recent election on a platform of resisting Trump's tariffs and annexation rhetoric, faced mixed reactions from Canadians about his performance in the meeting and its potential long-term impacts. The discussion reflects ongoing tensions in US-Canada relations and...

President Trump has nominated Dr. Casey Means to serve as the U.S. surgeon general, replacing Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, whose nomination was withdrawn prior to a Senate confirmation hearing. Means, a close ally of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is recognized for her focus on addressing the root causes of health issues and co-founded a health app, Levels. With a background in public health advocacy and significant media presence alongside her brother,...

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his roles in "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," faces nine counts, including sexual abuse and assault, stemming from a grand jury indictment related to alleged incidents involving his ex-girlfriend between April 2020 and August 2021 in Brooklyn. Pitt's lawyer claims the allegations are baseless and expects the case to be dismissed, as Pitt has pleaded not guilty and posted bail. He is scheduled to return to court on June 17,...

SummaryThree former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted of murder and other charges related to the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop in 2023, which sparked nationwide protests against police brutality. Nichols died three days post-incident from blunt-force trauma, with video evidence showing the officers' aggressive actions; however, jurors took over eight hours to deliver a not guilty verdict. Despite their acquittal, the officers face federal...

SummaryThe US Federal Reserve has decided to keep interest rates unchanged due to uncertainty stemming from President Trump's tariffs, which have complicated the economic outlook. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell noted that the tariffs introduce risks of both economic slowdown and inflation, leaving the bank unsure of its next steps. As trade talks between the US and China approach, Powell emphasized the potential for these discussions to significantly impact the economy, while the current economic indicators,...

SummaryThree former Memphis police officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith, were acquitted of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, after a traffic stop in 2023. The jury's verdict came after a nine-day trial, despite the officers facing federal charges from a previous conviction. Nichols died from blunt force trauma following excessive force used by the officers during the arrest, leading to nationwide protests...