Author: Amanda Martinez

President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday due to concerns over illegal drugs and migration issues. Trump has warned that these tariffs could reach 25%, but Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that final rates remain undecided.  Officials in Washington continue last-minute negotiations with Canada and Mexico to determine the extent of these trade restrictions. China will also face new tariffs with a 10% duty set to take effect alongside previous levies on imported goods. If enforced, this measure will increase total tariffs on Chinese exports to at least 20%, heightening tensions between the two largest…

Rescue teams in India pulled dozens of construction workers from metal containers after an avalanche buried them in Uttarakhand Himalayas. The disaster struck a construction camp near Mana village on Friday trapping 54 workers under thick layers of snow. While 46 survived inside metal shelters, 8 lost their lives before emergency teams could reach them. Officials confirmed that the operation lasted nearly 60 hours in sub-zero temperatures before concluding on Sunday. Authorities credited the survival of most workers to the metal containers, which trapped enough oxygen to sustain them until rescuers arrived. A senior official said these shelters prevented workers…

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned Gaza’s aid blockade, calling it an act of blackmail and collective punishment. Israel decided to block the humanitarian aid going into Gaza, the Saudi Foreign Ministry labeled the move a violation of international humanitarian law and a direct attack on Palestinian civilians facing extreme hardships. Jordan echoed these concerns, warning that Israel’s blockade could escalate tensions and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region. International organizations expressed grave concerns over the situation, emphasizing the catastrophic consequences of restricting humanitarian assistance. The International Committee of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies warned that people remain on…

A second wave of emails has been sent to federal workers, instructing them to provide weekly reports of their accomplishments. The email, titled “What did you do last week? Part II,” was sent to employees across various agencies. This is part of the Federal Workers’ Reports initiative. Morgan Saladino, a former fisheries biologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Alaska, received the first email but not the second, as she was fired on February 27. Saladino expressed concerns about the email’s authenticity, citing cybersecurity training that warns against responding to suspicious emails. Moreover, Elon Musk, head of the…

Turkey’s government is weighing its response after Kurdish militants declared a ceasefire following a statement from their imprisoned leader. The ceasefire talks began after Abdullah Ocalan, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) founder, urged his group to disarm and dissolve.  The ceasefire announcement came through the Firat News Agency, a media outlet linked to the PKK. The group pledged to stop the attack unless provoked, aligning with Ocalan’s call for peace. This marks the first breakthrough since peace negotiations collapsed in 2015. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party demanded that all PKK affiliates in Syria and Iraq also disband. Omer Celik, a…

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have discovered a way to convert colon cancer cells into normal cells. Instead of destroying cancer cells, this groundbreaking cancer cell reversion technique restores them to a healthy state, avoiding the severe side effects of conventional treatments.  Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho’s Department of Bio and Brain Engineering team developed this revolutionary approach. The identified key molecular switches that guide cancer cells back along their original differentiation pathway. By targeting these switches, they effectively reversed colon cancer cells, a process confirmed through laboratory experiments and animal studies. Traditional cancer therapies focus…

A devastating avalanche buried a remote road workers camp in Uttrakhand, trapping at least 42 laborers near the India-Tibet border. Officials confirmed that rescue teams, including the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Border Roads Organization (BRO), are struggling against harsh conditions to free those still trapped. Police spokesperson IG Nilesh Anand Bharne stated that emergency responders had rescued 16 workers and transferred them to a nearby army camp. The avalanche struck Mana, a high-altitude border region at the foot of the Himalayas where only seasonal laborers and military personnel stay during winter. Ambulances and relief teams have reached the area, but…

Alaska State Troopers investigate Susanna Norton’s death this week, hoping to uncover new leads in the 2020 homicide linked to a former mayor’s property. Members of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons unit arrived in Kotzebue to gather information and interview potential witnesses. Spokesman Austin McDaniel stated that troopers plan to stay in the city for several days while conducting their investigation. Authorities discovered Susanna “Sue Sue” Norton’s body on March 9, 2020, at the home of former North Arctic Borough Mayor Clement Richards Sr. An investigation conducted by Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica later revealed that Kotzebue police failed…

Jersey Electricity’s plans for a solar farm in Champs Verts, St Mary, have hit a roadblock. The company has temporarily withdrawn its planning application, citing the need for more time to address comments from a consultee. This move affects Jersey Solar Farm Plans. The withdrawal comes after a cabinet office report questioned Jersey Electricity’s analysis of potential solar farm sites. The report found that while the development principle was supported, the use of open countryside for the solar farm was not justified. William Layzell, who started the opposition group Save This View, expressed concerns that Jersey Electricity prioritized ease over…

Warner Bros Discovery streaming growth will double this year as the company expands Max and maintains strict cost controls. The entertainment giant expects to surpass 150 million streaming subscribers by 2026, driven by international expansion and a strong content lineup. Investors reacted positively, sending WBD shares up more than 10% despite a surprise fourth-quarter loss linked to declining television revenues. The company recently announced plans to separate its cable TV networks from its streaming and studio divisions, allowing for potential sales or spin-offs. CEO David Zaslav explained that this resurrecting would help the company seize broader market opportunities during industry…

Israel has identified the bodies of four hostages handed over by Hamas in a prisoner exchange, concluding forensic tests on Thursday. The Red Cross received the coffins from Hamas on Wednesday night, facilitating the trade for over 600 Palestinian prisoners.  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Hamas gave the bodies of 86-year-old Shlomo Mansour, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, who was 50, and Itzik Elgarat, 69. Officials informed the families about the identifications, stating that the men were either killed in captivity or taken dead in Gaza. The Israeli government conducted forensic testing near the Gaza border before transferring the…

Mediators successfully resolved the latest dispute in the Gaza ceasefire deal, allowing Israel and Hamas to move forward with planned exchanges. Israeli officials had delayed the release of 600 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday due to concerns over the treatment of Israeli hostages.   Hamas condemned the delay, calling it a violation of the agreement. As part of the resolution, Israel will release the prisoners while Hamas returns the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages. This exchange is expected to take place between Wednesday and Thursday. The agreement also clears the way for US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff to visit the region…