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Justices suggest they would extend religious liberty rights to parents with children in public schools. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A growing number of Southeast Asian immigrants whose deportation orders have been on indefinite hold are being detained, and in some cases, deported after showing up for routine check-ins with immigration authorities. LA Times
Mexico's president said her government asked TV stations to pull a Trump administration advertisement warning against undocumented migration to the U.S. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Makes no sense.
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National Guard deployed to NY prisons had no training, women members endured 'humiliating' surveillance New York Post
VOA VIEW: The operative word in "allegedly."
The feds threw the book at 27 suspected members of Tren de Aragua -- and its "Anti-Tren" splinter faction -- who allegedly plotted murders, extortion and sex-trafficked young women across New York City. New York Post
VOA VIEW: This is great news.
Gunmen shot dead at least 20 tourists at a resort in Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said Tuesday, in what appeared to be a major shift in the regional conflict in which tourists have largely been spared. New York Post
A new study provides further proof that there is a link between cannabis use and psychosis. New York Post
Markets recovered ground from Monday’s sell-off, but another record high for gold suggested that investors were still unnerved by President Trump’s tariffs and his attacks on the Federal Reserve. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Only fools and liberals sound off fear.
Flips between warm temperatures to cold and vice versa have become quicker, more frequent and more intense in recent decades. New York Times
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Colombia’s left-wing president claims that he is no longer welcome in the United States. This follows his initial refusal to accept more U.S. flights carrying deported Colombian nationals who illegally entered the U.S., in addition to Colombian nationals who have been deemed terrorists -- as members of cartels and Tren de Aragua (TdA). OANN
VOA VIEW: He is not wanted in the US.
A number of climate activists vandalized Wall Street's famous "Charging Bull" sculpture in Manhattan on Tuesday, Earth Day, before attempting to quickly wipe off the paint as they witnessed law enforcement approach them. OANN
The commander of Fort McCoy has been relieved of her leadership role after the U.S. Army Base in Wisconsin chose not to display photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth -- for the chain of command board. OANN
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s fortune doubled, hitting close to $15 million, between early 2019 and the end of 2023 over the course of the pandemic. OANN
VOA VIEW: He made millions during the US grief.
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The Boston Marathon allowed transgender-identifying biological males to compete in the women’s division this year, despite creating a separate category for "non-binary" identifying individuals. OANN
Republican lawmakers in many states are pushing new laws aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration through driver's licenses. Washington Times
Gmail users should be careful about clicking on a "subpoena alert" email that looks like it's from Google but really is a phishing scam. Washington Times
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America's top artificial intelligence labs are on the precipice of unlocking superintelligence, but any U.S. breakthrough is perilously vulnerable to theft by China and its embedded network of spies. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The US must be careful of all possible spies.
Minneapolis' top cop tore into local prosecutors after they sought no jail time for a Minnesota state employee who caused felony-level damages to several Tesla vehicles. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The sign of a good police chief.
Americans gave at least a little to some charities in the past year. Washington Times
The Supreme Court said Tuesday that when it comes to deadlines for migrants to leave the country, Sundays and holidays can't be held against them. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The SC is soft on migrants.
The U.S. economy will grow 1.8% this year, the IMF said in its World Economic Outlook, down .9% from January CBS
VOA VIEW: The IMF is wrong.
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Army Cpl. Albert J. Estrada was a member of the 7th Infantry Division and fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. CBS
A Maryland school board decided to end parental opt-outs for instruction featuring storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation, sparking the dispute that's before the Supreme Court. CBS
VOA VIEW: Schools should not be teaching gender identity, secuality.
Walgreens has agreed to pay the government $300 million to settle claims that it unlawfully filled millions of invalid prescriptions. CBS
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Beginning May 7, Americans and permanent residents will only be able to pass through airport security or enter federal government buildings if they have a Real ID. CBS
Bitcoin reclaimed the $90,000 level for the first time since March as investors jumped into the crypto for a second day amid turbulence in the stock market. CNBC
Chevron doesn't expect a major, direct impact on its business from President Donald Trump's tariffs. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Only fools believe in a recession.
Investors are buying gold. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As VOA predicted.
As Google enters the court room for its antitrust remedies trial, the company is trying to position itself as a key piece of American innovation. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Google is making things up.
The Empire State Building is shining gold and white tower lights for a four-hour window to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis following his death. FOX News
John Walsh has been hunting down bad guys on "America’s Most Wanted" for nearly 40 years — and he’s not done yet — with the announcement of a third season. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Migrants are a problem.
The ADL's annual audit of antisemitic incidents for 2024 showed an overall increase and marked the fourth year in a row that saw a record number of anti-Jewish hate crimes. FOX News
Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of direct peace talks with Ukraine for the first time since March 2022 amid mounting U.S. pressure on both Moscow and Kyiv to engage. UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin better wise up.
Biotechnology giant Roche says it will invest $50 billion into the United States over the next five years. UPI
The funeral of the late Pope Francis will take place in St. Peter's Square on Saturday morning with his body lying in state for three days in the run-up to the mass, the Vatican said Tuesday. UPI
American Forces Network will reduce programming starting on May 1 to "better streamline operations," the Department of Defense announced Monday. UPI
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The U.S. Justice Department launched an investigation into the admission policies of four California universities to see if any still employ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. They will be in trouble if they do.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced that her department's Civil Rights Division had started compliance review checks at UCLA, UC Irvine, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley. She explained that her actions follow the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision that stops universities and colleges from using DEI, and that she and President Donald Trump are "dedicated to ending illegal discrimination and restoring merit-based opportunity across the country."
Bondi alleged that the "elite" schools have "prioritized racial quotas over equality of opportunity, dividing Americans and discriminating against entire groups of applicants, all in the name of DEI." "The Department of Justice will put an end to a shameful system in which someone's race matters more than their ability," said Acting Associate Attorney General Chad Mizelle. "Every college and university should know that illegal discrimination in admissions will be investigated and eliminated." Meanwhile, the University of Southern California, while not announced to be under investigation, said in a press release that it is "broadening" DEI into "Community."
The school said that the term DEI "has evolved to encompass so many interpretations as it has increasingly become embroiled in broader cultural and political disagreements," and that "recent evolving federal legal guidance further reinforces that our language and actions must be both precise and unambiguous."
