Author: Jerry Jackson

A mass shooting at Risbergska School in Örebro on Tuesday left around ten people dead, according to police reports. The suspected shooter was also killed. Several others sustained injuries, and six were taken to the university hospital. Among them, four suffered gunshot wounds. Two are in stable condition, one remains critical, and two others sustained minor injuries. Authorities confirmed that neither children nor police officers were among the injured. However, the exact number of victims is still being verified. The attack occurred around 12:30 PM in Örebro, a city approximately 200 kilometers west of Stockholm. Swedish broadcaster TV4 reported that…

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council. On Tuesday, he signed a decree officially ending the collaboration. The U.S. had already left the council in 2018 during Trump’s first term, but Joe Biden reversed that decision in 2021. Additionally, Trump confirmed that the U.S. will continue withholding funds from the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). Israel has accused UNRWA employees of participating in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Following Israel’s lead, the U.S. also severed ties with the organization. Trump reinstated his “maximum pressure” strategy on Iran by signing a…

Mexico and the United States reached a last-minute deal on Monday, delaying tariffs for one month and preventing an immediate trade war. The threat of tariffs had caused global markets to tumble early in the day. A 25% tariff on Mexican goods was scheduled to take effect Tuesday, despite an existing trade agreement that remains valid until 2026. Donald Trump had originally signed this deal during his first term. However, by midday, tariffs on Canadian (25%) and Chinese (10%) goods still appeared set to proceed. As part of the agreement, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum committed to deploying 10,000 National Guard…

Global stock markets faced pressure after Donald Trump approved new tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico, raising fears of a trade war. However, markets regained some ground when the U.S. president agreed to delay tariffs on Mexican goods for a month, offering a potential reprieve. Trump’s weekend tariff vow unsettled investors, leading to what analysts called a “Trump tariff tantrum.” The S&P 500 dropped nearly 2% at Wall Street’s opening but recovered after the U.S. and Mexico announced a temporary pause on duties. By mid-afternoon, the S&P 500 was down 0.4%, while the tech-focused Nasdaq slipped 0.8%. The Dow Jones,…

Dozens of Employees Placed on Leave The U.S. Department of Education removed dozens of employees from their positions on paid administrative leave after President Donald Trump’s executive order ended diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in federal agencies. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) reported that at least 55 staff members received leave notices on Friday night, with more expected. These employees worked in civil rights, IT, public relations, and student assistance programs. Brittany Holder, an AFGE spokesperson, confirmed that officials received no disciplinary charges. Instead, the department cited Trump’s executive order as the reason for their removal. The…

New Tariffs Could Bring Economic Strain President Donald Trump announced steep tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, warning Americans that they could feel “some pain.” The executive orders impose a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports and a 10% tariff on Chinese goods. These duties, set to take effect Tuesday, aim to pressure these countries into reducing the flow of fentanyl and migrants into the U.S. Trump defended his decision in a Truth Social post on Sunday, calling it a “Golden Age for America.” He acknowledged that Americans might face financial strain but insisted it would be…

President Donald Trump announced airstrikes targeting ISIS fighters in Somalia, marking the first military action of his second term. The strikes, carried out by U.S. Africa Command in coordination with Somalia, eliminated key ISIS operatives. Trump criticized the Biden administration for its delay in addressing ISIS threats in the region. Coordinated Attacks Against ISIS Fighters U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he had ordered airstrikes on ISIS targets in Somalia. These attacks marked the first military action in Somalia during his second term. The U.S. Africa Command conducted the strikes in coordination with Somalia’s government, aiming to eliminate…

President Donald Trump signs executive orders imposing 25% tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China to address security concerns, including migration and fentanyl trafficking. Oil tariffs on Canadian imports are set lower to prevent fuel price increases. Economists warn of inflation risks as trade costs rise, but Trump remains confident in the long-term benefits. New Tariffs Aim to Control Trade and Security President Donald Trump signed executive orders introducing 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, and 10% on Chinese imports. His administration wants these countries to tighten controls on migration and fentanyl trafficking into the U.S. The new tariffs apply…

A Learjet 55 crashed into a residential area of Northeast Philadelphia on Friday evening, sparking a massive explosion. The blast briefly illuminated the sky, terrifying residents who rushed to safety. Jet Goes Down Near Residential Area The aircraft crashed near a neighborhood street, causing injuries to people on the ground. Witnesses described an intense orange flash near Roosevelt Mall, a popular shopping center surrounded by homes. Doorbell cameras in nearby houses captured the bright yellow explosion moments after impact. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the jet crashed around 6:30 p.m. The aircraft, operated by Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, had…

SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. If completed, this deal would make the Japanese investment giant OpenAI’s largest financial backer. The potential investment, estimated between $15 billion and $25 billion, highlights SoftBank’s growing commitment to artificial intelligence. Strengthening OpenAI’s Future SoftBank already holds a stake in OpenAI and recently joined a funding round that valued the company at $157 billion. Microsoft, OpenAI’s biggest shareholder, also participated in that round. SoftBank, known for investing in ByteDance (TikTok’s parent) and Arm (the British chip designer), sees AI as a key growth area.…