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😱Audrey Elizabeth Hale, a 28-year-old trans artist, opened fire on a Christian elementary school in Nashville, resulting in her death by police gunfire. The autopsy report revealed she identified as a trans male but was officially listed as female.
🤯She carried a knife with her chosen name inscribed. Hale covered her clothes with handwritten messages during the deadly assault.
The attack left six people dead, including three children. Police recovered her manifesto and other writings. The autopsy detailed the gunshot wounds she sustained during the incident.
🔥Israel faces a deepening crisis as thousands of reservists refuse to work due to a controversial judicial overhaul. Stripping the court's power has sparked opposition and fears of eroding democracy. The reservists are crucial to Israel's defense, but their numbers are growing. Tensions at borders add complexity.
⚡️The government's handling is criticized, with Netanyahu blamed. Experts see the reservists' actions as part of a more significant dissent movement. The crisis has far-reaching implications for security and stability, and the government's response is crucial for the country's future direction.
🤯Over 50 long-finned pilot whales have died in a mass stranding event in Western Australia, while authorities and volunteers work to save 46 others stuck in shallow waters.
🐋The stranded whales were spotted near the state's southern coast, and efforts are underway to return them to deep water.
🥺The reasons for the stranding remain unknown, but the pod displayed rare behavior, huddling together before beaching. Toothed whales like pilot whales, which use sonar for navigation, are more prone to stranding.
😭Pilot whale strandings have occurred in various parts of the world, causing concern for these social and dynamic creatures. Urgent measures are needed to protect marine life and prevent further tragedies.
🌊 Tragic Discovery Near Martha’s Vineyard Estate 🕵️♂️🚁 Authorities recovered the body of a missing paddleboarder near former President Barack Obama's Martha’s Vineyard estate.
⚡️A 911 call directed responders to the location. The body was found in Edgartown Great Pond, and the victim's identity has not been released. The search operation involved divers, flight crews, and boat crews. Investigations are being conducted by the State Police Detective Unit and Edgartown police.
🚀 Exciting Space Collaboration Alert! 🌌 Russia's space agency, Roscosmos extending a cosmic invitation to our BRICS partners - Brazil, India, China, and South Africa!
They're teaming up to build a groundbreaking joint module for the upcoming orbital space station, ROS! 🛰 After parting ways with NASA and bidding farewell to the International Space Station, Russia is venturing into new frontiers with ROS. 🌠
Scheduled for liftoff in 2027, ROS's first stage promises to be a game-changer, with additional modules set to launch by 2030! 🚀 Yuri Borisov, Roscosmos' director-general, passionately proposed this thrilling collaboration during a recent meeting in South Africa.
🌌 Russia's vision is to push the boundaries of space exploration and pave the way for future missions to the moon and Mars! 🌕🚀 Meanwhile, China has already celebrated its own crewed space station success last year.
⚡️Eleven people died in the collapse of a school gymnasium roof in Qiqihar, China.
😭Initially, 19 people were inside, with four escaping and fifteen getting trapped. A female volleyball team was training at the time.
⚡️The cause of the collapse appears to be misplaced construction material, perlite, which gained weight due to rainfall. Those responsible for the construction are in police custody as investigations continue.
⚡️Russian pro-war blogger Igor Girkin, known for criticizing Putin and the military, was arrested for "extremist activity" amid growing Kremlin intolerance for dissent after the Wagner mercenary rebellion. Girkin's outspoken criticisms and political activism led to charges against him.
⚡️His arrest reflects internal political changes and control measures by the Russian government. Tensions rise as Putin's regime tightens its grip on dissenters, causing concerns about freedom of speech and political confrontations within the Kremlin. Girkin's background includes involvement in Ukraine's separatist movements and his role in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. His arrest follows other cases targeting individuals critical of the government.
👀Wonder who will win?
Mexican President's campaign to undermine opposition contender for 2024 election draws criticism and rebuke from election authority. However, it unintentionally boosts the opposition coalition's chances.
⚡️The contender, Xóchitl Gálvez, gains popularity as the President attacks her relentlessly. The President's actions violate electoral principles and prompt intervention from the National Electoral Institute. Despite disastrous policies, the President enjoys high favorability ratings. Gálvez's support in the polls increases, making her a strong candidate.
⚡️The President's disregard for electoral rulings endangers Mexico's democratic foundations and draws international attention.
🐰🍫 Oh boy, it seems the Easter bunny has landed himself in a whole lot of trouble! 🐰🚓
Imagine stealing not just a few, but a whopping 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs! 😱 That's £31,000 worth of sweet, delectable goodness! This crafty fellow broke into an industrial unit, made a speedy getaway in a stolen truck (with a stolen tractor in tow!) and thought he could pull off the ultimate egg heist. 🚚💨
🕵️♂️👮♀️ He's now going to spend the next 18 months behind bars, reflecting on his chocolaty choices. Half in prison and half on license, he'll have plenty of time to think about his egg-cellent adventure. 😉
Have you ever had a wild Easter adventure like this bunny? Share your stories in the comments below! 🐰🤩
😲A recently discovered ice core from Greenland reveals that around 400,000 years ago, a large part of the country was ice-free due to moderate natural warming, resulting in over 1.4 meters of sea level rise.
🌊This overturns previous assumptions about the stability of Greenland's ice sheet. The current rise in global temperatures and increased CO2 levels may make the ice sheet more sensitive to human-caused climate change, leading to rapid and irreversible melting in the coming centuries.
🤯If the entire ice sheet melts, sea levels could rise by about 7 meters, impacting billions living along coastlines. The study underscores the urgency of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic sea level rise and environmental consequences.
🙁A graphic video showing two women forced to walk naked by a mob in Manipur, India, has sparked outrage. The incident occurred on May 4, but arrests were made only after the video went viral. The women were sexually assaulted and groped while surrounded by a violent mob.
⚡️Four people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing. The video emerged amid ethnic violence in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and anger over the incident and promised strict action. India's Supreme Court directed the governments to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent such incidents. Manipur's Chief Minister, N. Biren Singh, condemned the crime and promised the highest punishment, including capital punishment, for the culprits. Singh faced criticism for his handling of the ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
‼️Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. His absence weakens Russia's efforts to maintain solidarity with key allies amid its isolation since the invasion.
⚡️South Africa, a signatory to the ICC's Rome statute, is obligated to arrest indicted individuals. However, President Cyril Ramaphosa cited risks of war with Russia as the reason for not executing the arrest. The move has drawn criticism from Western diplomats who view South Africa's actions as sympathetic to Russia.
Earlier, South Africa hosted Chinese and Russian naval exercises, and the US accused it of loading arms onto a sanctioned Russian vessel, which Cape Town denies. In the past, South Africa failed to arrest Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir under a similar ICC indictment.
🌟Hey everyone, have you heard about the latest buzz surrounding the fabulous Gigi Hadid? 📰 It seems like the model extraordinaire had quite the adventure during her recent trip to the Grand Cayman Islands! 🌴
Reports are swirling that Gigi was supposedly arrested for carrying marijuana, but hold on just a sec! 🚨 Her representative quickly stepped in to set the record straight – apparently, she had legally purchased it with a medical license in NYC. 💁♀️ And here's the kicker: marijuana has been totally legal for medical use in the Grand Cayman Islands since 2017! 🌿
Now, let's get to the juicy part! 😲 Gigi had her day in court, where she bravely pleaded guilty. But wait for it... the fine she received was a mere $1,000! 💸 For someone like Gigi, that's probably like finding loose change in her designer handbag! 😉
🤔interesting coincidences🤔
The US Army identified Pvt. Travis King as the soldier who crossed into North Korea. His motive remains unclear, but he was facing disciplinary action for an assault in South Korea.
⚡️King was detained in a facility before crossing the border. The demilitarized zone (DMZ) is heavily fortified, and the Joint Security Area (JSA) is the only place for North-South negotiations. North Korea has been testing missiles, raising tensions in the region. The incident coincided with a nuclear-capable US submarine port call in South Korea. The US and South Korean authorities are closely monitoring and investigating the situation.
⚡️Russia has suspended its participation in a deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, potentially impacting global food supplies.
🌾The deal, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in July 2022, aimed to stabilize global food prices and relieve developing countries reliant on Ukrainian exports. However, Russia complained about obstacles to its food exports and cited this as the reason for withdrawing from the agreement.
⚡️The deal's termination could affect as many as 47 million people experiencing "acute food insecurity" due to the war. The Black Sea Grain Initiative allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea, bypassing Russian blockades and has facilitated the shipment of over 33 million metric tons of foodstuffs from Ukraine.
⚡️Russia's decision could lead to rising food prices in vulnerable regions of Asia and Africa. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, condemned Russia's move, describing it as using food as a weapon and harming the world's poorest.
😲A ship carrying about 3,000 cars caught fire off the coast of the Netherlands, killing one person and injuring several.
🔥Rescue operations were carried out to save 23 crew members, some of whom jumped into the water. The cause of the fire is under investigation, the ship is in danger of sinking in the Wadden Sea area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
🔥The ship was en route from Germany to Egypt. All crew members were safely evacuated, but the ship continues to burn, and efforts are underway to limit the damage.
🌪Typhoon Doksuri, known as Egay in the Philippines, made landfall with winds of about 220 km/h (140 mph) in the northern Philippines, bringing the threat of tidal surges, flash floods, and landslides.
🌊The storm is expected to cause violent and life-threatening conditions in Luzon, the country's largest island. Up to 20 inches of rain could trigger flash floods and landslides in the mountainous north. Taiwan and China are also preparing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as the typhoon approaches their regions.
🌪Preemptive measures, evacuations, and flight cancellations are underway to protect communities from the powerful storm's impact.
‼️Scientists are warning that a vital ocean current system, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Current (AMOC), which includes the Gulf Stream, could collapse within a few decades due to planet-heating pollution. ⚡️The AMOC regulates global weather patterns, and its collapse could lead to extreme winters, sea level rises, and shifts in monsoons. Previous predictions suggested a weakening over the century, but a new study indicates a potential collapse as early as 2025 or no later than 2095. The situation is alarming, and urgent measures are needed to cut planet-heating pollution to prevent catastrophe.
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⚡️A high-level Chinese government delegation, led by Li Hongzhong, is heading to North Korea, marking the highest-level visit from Beijing since the pandemic.
⚡️They will attend ceremonies commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War's end. This visit signifies China's support for North Korea and a relaxation of pandemic-era border restrictions. China aims to strengthen ties with its longtime ally, North Korea, amidst tensions between North and South Korea and the US.
⚡️North Korea has conducted missile tests, while the US and South Korea have deployed military assets. Additionally, a US soldier crossed into North Korea last week, complicating relations between the two nations. The situation is being monitored, but North Korea has not directly responded to messages from the US regarding the missing soldier.🤔
🔥A massive wildfire in Rhodes, Greece, prompted the largest evacuation effort in the country's history.
Thousands of tourists were forced to flee, facing chaotic and frightening scenes. The wildfire, one of several in Greece during a heatwave, has been burning since Tuesday. Tourists and residents were evacuated, and nearly 19,000 people were moved to safety.
😱The ongoing wildfires have resulted in hospitalizations and flight cancellations. Greece faces a record-breaking heatwave, with 13 departments on red alert for wildfires.
🥵Europe is also experiencing severe weather extremes, raising concerns among scientists about the impact of global warming.
‼️Ukrainian drones struck non-residential buildings in Moscow in a "thwarted" attack, causing no serious damage or casualties, as per Russian authorities.
⚡️Russia's Ministry of Defense blamed Ukraine for the "terrorist attack," claiming the drones were suppressed and crashed. In a separate incident, Russian missiles damaged a historic Orthodox cathedral in Odesa, Ukraine, leading to further tensions.
Ukraine has denied involvement in previous drone attacks on Russian soil.
⚡️Additionally, Russian drones targeted Ukraine's port infrastructure, injuring six people and causing damage to grain stocks and storage tanks.
⚡️In Veracruz, Mexico, 148 Central American migrants, including 23 unaccompanied children, were rescued from an abandoned box truck on a highway. The migrants came from Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. The driver who abandoned the truck is still at large. The migrants received humanitarian attention, and adults underwent immigration procedures.
⚡️Unaccompanied minors and families will be protected during their immigration process. Veracruz is a common route for migrants fleeing violence and poverty on their way to the United States. The dangerous journey poses risks, with many traveling in trucks or atop freight trains known as La Bestia
👀The northern Italian city of Padua is removing non-biological gay mothers' names from their children's birth certificates under new legislation by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's "traditional family-first" government.
⚡️Surrogacy is illegal in Italy, and same-sex relationships aren't recognized, limiting rights for the non-biological parent. LGBT groups protest, stating the government is imposing a single family model. Meloni campaigned against LGBT rights and aims to ensure all babies are born from a man and a woman.
⚡️Padua is the first city to cancel birth certificates, raising concerns about other regions following suit. Around 300 women protested the decision peacefully.
🚀Ukraine struggles to repel Russian strikes in Odesa, lacking advanced defense systems. Russia uses a variety of missiles and drones, targeting civilian infrastructure associated with grain exports.
⚡️Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal and strikes on grain warehouses cause fears of global food crisis. Ukrainian President Zelensky condemns the attacks as "terror" with severe consequences beyond Ukraine. Calls for reinforcing the southern region's defense and use of Patriot systems for protection. The situation escalates tensions and raises concerns over food security and humanitarian impact.
⚡️In Baghdad, protesters stormed the Swedish embassy due to an approved Quran burning in Sweden. ⚡️Demonstrators damaged the embassy, leading to clashes with security forces and arrests. Several journalists were detained and beaten.
⚡️Although no Qurans were burned in Sweden, a protest outside the Iraqi embassy occurred, resulting in controversial actions with the Quran and the Iraqi flag. The situation caused tensions between Sweden and Iraq, with other countries condemning the Quran desecration.
⚡️The US also criticized the attack and emphasized the importance of protecting diplomatic missions. The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations condemned the violence and religious hatred displayed during the protests.
😲A video surfaced showing Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin greeting his fighters in Belarus after leading an armed rebellion in Russia. The video's authenticity is uncertain, but it suggests Prigozhin's presence in Belarus.
He criticized the Russian Ministry of Defense's actions in Ukraine and hinted at future operations in Africa. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claimed to have brokered a deal with Prigozhin to end the insurrection, inviting Wagner forces to train his military. Satellite imagery indicated the arrival of Wagner fighters in Belarus.
🤔The fate of Prigozhin remains speculative, but the head of MI6 said he was alive and at liberty, suggesting a deal was made with Putin to end the rebellion.
⚡️Explosions rocked a Russian ammunition storage facility in Crimea, forcing thousands to flee and redirecting traffic from a local highway.
⚡️A missile strike on a bridge linking Crimea to Russia led to Russia launching a brutal two-day aerial assault on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, causing significant damage to infrastructure and injuring civilians. The attack was retaliation for the bridge strike, which was conducted jointly by Ukraine's Security Service and naval forces.
⚡️Odesa's grain export infrastructure was targeted, threatening global food security. The city sustained damage that could take a year to restore. The situation has intensified the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, causing widespread destruction and suffering.
⚡️ A story of intricate murders, almost like a movie.⚡️
The FBI and NY State Police found evidence in South Carolina related to the Long Island serial killer case involving Rex Heuermann, who is suspected of killing at least three victims known as the "Gilgo Four." Heuermann planned to retire near his brother's property in Chester, SC. He pleaded not guilty to six counts of murder.
🕵🏼♀️The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may be filed as they try to connect Heuermann to another victim.
👀The murders have remained unsolved for over a decade, with all victims being sex workers. The suspect was linked to the crimes through DNA evidence and cellphone data.
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The future of hurricane tracking just got even more exciting! 🌪🛰 A cutting-edge saildrone has been deployed in the Atlantic Ocean near Charleston, South Carolina, to collect vital weather data from hurricanes!
🌪🌊 Partnering with NOAA, Saildrone Inc. has BIG plans for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season! They are unleashing the largest fleet of 12 saildrones, ready to brave the storms in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico!
🌩📊These autonomous ocean drones use the latest in machine learning and sensor technology to conduct non-stop research, gathering crucial data to help improve forecasts and unravel the mysteries of these powerful storms!
But wait, there's more! 🎉 NOAA is taking hurricane tracking to the next level with other innovative data collectors, including small aircraft and dropsondes. Together, they'll paint a clearer picture of how hurricanes form, intensify, and behave! 🛩🎈
🙏In August, the first Olympian and a mother-daughter duo will venture to space on Virgin Galactic's private astronaut mission. Keisha Schahaff, an entrepreneur and health coach, and her daughter Anastatia Mayers won their seats through a draw that raised $1.7 million for the nonprofit Space for Humanity, making them the first individuals from the Caribbean islands to travel to space. Jon Goodwin, an 80-year-old former Olympian diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, is also part of the mission, aiming to become the second person with the condition to travel to space.
🚀Virgin Galactic, founded in the early 2000s, has sold around 800 tickets for its commercial spaceflights, with prices ranging from $250,000 to $450,000 per ticket. The upcoming mission, Galactic 02, will also include Beth Moses, the company's chief astronaut instructor, who has been to space three times with Virgin Galactic.