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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Just a week into President Donald Trump’s second term, Rep. Adriano Espaillat began to see reports of Puerto Ricans and others being questioned and arrested by immigration agents. So Espaillat, a New York Democrat, did what members of Congress often do: He wrote to the administration and demanded answers. That was more than 10 weeks ago. Espaillat has not received a response. His experience appears to be common. At least a dozen members of Congress, all Democrats, have…
A private plane carrying six people crashed in an open field in upstate New York on Saturday, killing all on board, authorities say.Among those on board were celebrated former Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) football player Karenna Groff, her parents and her brother, according to a family statement.The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the family had been travelling for a holiday celebration when the crash happened.A video of the final seconds of the flight obtained by officials showed the aircraft intact before it crashed into the ground at a high rate of descent, the NTSB said.A joint family…
Donald Trump’s doctor says the oldest man to be elected U.S. president is “fully fit” to serve as commander-in-chief as the White House released the results of Trump’s physical exam from Friday.Trump is 78, and his physician, navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, cited what he said is Trump’s “active lifestyle” and said it “continues to contribute significantly” to the Republican president’s well-being. Trump turns 79 on June 14.In a report released Sunday, the doctor said in a summary that Trump “exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of commander-in-chief and head of state.”The results…
Home Daily News ‘There is no question that we will fight,’… Law Firms ‘There is no question that we will fight,’ says latest law firm targeted in Trump executive order By Debra Cassens Weiss April 10, 2025, 10:26 am CDT The latest law firm targeted by the Trump administration, Susman Godfrey, won’t be the last, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. (Photo from Shutterstock) The latest law firm targeted by the Trump administration, Susman Godfrey, won’t be the last, President Donald Trump said Wednesday. Trump said the administration had signed deals with many targeted firms, and, “We have another five to…
Find your techno music dreams come true at elrow Dubai 2025…Mega techno and house music festival, elrow is returning to Dubai this summer, but you already knew that. Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 17 for the ultimate season closing, as some of the biggest names in techno and house music will bring the house down for one night only at the world’s most iconic party.Last year, at elrow XXL, Fisher took to the stage with his infectious beats and iconic stage presence. British DJ and producer Eats Everything also joined the line-up along with De La Swing and Toni…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Reporting Highlights Odyssey: Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest and detention reveal what President Donald Trump’s deportation campaign looks like on the street level. Rendition: Immigration lawyers describe the case as a callback to the post-9/11 practice of federal agents grabbing Muslim suspects off the street. Process: Öztürk was shipped from state to state — a journey, critics say, that makes legal challenges of such cases more difficult. These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this…
A Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, which killed 34 people – including two children – and injured 117 others, has been strongly condemned by Kyiv’s Western allies.Two ballistic missiles struck the city centre mid-morning on Sunday, exploding near the state university and congress centre, leaving bloodied bodies scattered in the streets.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the attack “horrifying” while Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting, Friedrich Merz, accused Russia of committing a war crime.There was no immediate official comment on the attack from Russia, whose forces across the nearby border are said to be preparing for a major…
Police say a man has been arrested and will face charges, including attempted murder, terrorism and attempted arson, in an early morning fire that badly damaged the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family to quickly escape.Sunday’s announcement came after Shapiro and his family were evacuated overnight from the official governor’s residence after someone set fire to the building. Shapiro told an afternoon news conference that he, his wife, their four children, two dogs and another family that had celebrated Passover on Saturday were inside the home when they were awakened by state troopers.No one was injured…
Home Daily News Federal judge’s Columbia clerk boycott didn’t… Judiciary Federal judge’s Columbia clerk boycott didn’t harm public confidence in judiciary, judicial council rules By Debra Cassens Weiss April 10, 2025, 11:36 am CDT Judge Stephen A. Vaden of the U.S. Court of International Trade responds to a question during a U.S. Senate hearing to examine his nomination to be the deputy secretary of the Department of Agriculture on April 8. (Photo by Mattie Neretin/Sipa USA/Sipa via the Associated Press) A judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade did not violate ethics rules by refusing to hire law clerks…
The Emirates A380 latest cabins include Premium Economy… 3 of 12 Refreshed shower/spa designFirst Class new suite colours Emirates will be introducing its newest retrofitted Airbus A380 planes, fitted with its latest cabins, including Premium Economy, to Manchester and Milan starting this summer.The latest retrofitted planes will operate on EK017/018 to Manchester from June 6, and on EK091/092 to Milan from 1 July.With the introduction of the retrofitted A380 to Manchester, Premium Economy offering will be extended to nearly 5,000 weekly seats in and out of the destination. The enhanced service to Manchester complements the four daily retrofitted A380s currently…