Trump accused of running ‘misogynistic administration’ after Bondi dismissal
Donald Trump has been accused of leading a “misogynistic administration” amid a cabinet already predominantly composed of men.
The US president dismissed Pam Bondi yesterday, citing growing dissatisfaction with her performance, particularly regarding the handling of files related to convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
This dismissal occurred less than a month after Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following criticism of her management of the department and immigration enforcement policies.
In a statement, Bondi expressed her enthusiasm about transitioning to a significant role in the private sector.
Regarding Bondi’s replacement, the president announced that Todd Blanche, her deputy, would serve as acting attorney general. Lee Zeldin, a former New York congressman now leading the Environmental Protection Agency, is reportedly a leading candidate to succeed Bondi.
Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge
Donald Trump issued a warning to Tehran a day after threatening to bomb the country “back to the stone ages” if a resolution to the ongoing five-week conflict he initiated was not achieved.
The US president shared footage showing the collapse of the newly constructed $400 million B1 suspension bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj. The bridge fell onto the causeway below amid a rising plume of black smoke.
Iran’s state media reported eight fatalities and 95 injuries. The 446-foot-high bridge was struck twice in its central section. Subsequent imagery revealed a significant gap in what was considered one of Iran’s premier infrastructure projects.
According to rough estimates by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, at least 1,900 people have died and 20,000 have been injured in Iran since the conflict began.
Artemis II astronauts rocket towards the moon after breaking free of Earth’s orbit
The four astronauts aboard Artemis II have successfully broken free from Earth’s orbit and are en route to the moon, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years.
The Orion capsule’s engine provided sufficient thrust to accelerate the spacecraft rapidly, propelling the crew on their trajectory towards the moon as part of the 10-day Artemis 2 mission.
The nearly six-minute engine burn initiated their three-day journey, marking the first time humans have left Earth’s orbit since 1972.
During their initial hours in space, the astronauts conducted system checks and addressed minor technical issues, including a communications problem, aboard the spacecraft, which has never before carried humans.
In other news …
A federal judge dismissed the majority of Blake Lively’s claims against Justin Baldoni. In a ruling yesterday, Judge Lewis Liman ruled against Lively’s allegations concerning her co-star and director of the domestic violence film It Ends With Us.
A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter, detained for nearly three weeks in a notorious US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, were released yesterday evening after posting a $9,500 bond.
An investigation by Canada’s national broadcaster revealed that a major Quebec maple syrup producer has been adulterating its product with cane sugar and selling it as pure maple syrup.
Stat of the day: Maryland man sentenced to 20 years for pet crematorium scam
A Baltimore County man was sentenced to 20 years after being convicted of defrauding pet owners through a fraudulent crematorium business. Victims reported receiving rocks and sand instead of their pets’ ashes.
Culture pick: The Drama review – Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s controversial wedding film delivers on its promise
The Drama presents a provocative narrative centered on a woman’s confession on the eve of her wedding, sparking controversy. Directed by the filmmaker behind Dream Scenario, the film offers a psychological exploration that is more incisively expressed than many more solemn films.
Don’t miss this: Pope Leo’s first Easter: one year in, what do Catholics think of pontiff?
Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Easter as pontiff, nearly a year after the death of his predecessor. This significant feast, the most important in the church calendar, occurs amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, triggered by US-Israeli strikes in Iran.
Climate check: Why thousands of New Yorkers swap gas for induction stoves in clean energy push
A pilot program in New York is replacing gas stoves with electric induction models in public housing, providing residents with a safer and cleaner cooking option following years of gas supply disruptions. This initiative is part of a broader $32 million plan to install induction stoves in 10,000 apartments.
Advocates argue that the transition could reduce emissions and lower harmful indoor air pollution, although the technology has become a contentious issue in US cultural debates.
Last Thing: Sex at arm’s length? Male octopuses use specialised arm to mate, scientists find
Scientists have uncovered new insights into octopus mating behavior, revealing that male octopuses use a specialized arm to deposit a package of sperm inside the female’s reproductive system, effectively maintaining physical distance during the process.
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