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Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports
Illegal Immigrant Accused Of Stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse: Reports The suspect who allegedly stole Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse during an Easter weekend outing has been apprehended — and was reportedly in the country illegally. Noem was eating dinner at a restaurant in Washington, DC when an unknown thief snatched her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license, and other valuables, according to CNN. This weekend, multiple reports confirmed that a suspect — described as an illegal immigrant — was arrested in connection with the theft.  A second suspect remains at large. NBC News reported that the…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders
Trump: Redskins Name Had ‘Heritage, Something Special’ Amid Stadium Deal For Commanders With a multi-billion-dollar deal pending to bring the Washington Commanders back to DC, President Donald Trump has some thoughts about the team. When asked about the team formerly known as the Redskins possibly moving back to the old RFK Stadium site — not far from the White House — Trump launched into a diatribe about team names, calling it “demeaning” to remove Indian surnames. “I think the Indian population is a great part of this country, and a great heritage… We were talking about Massapequa on Long Island… The Chiefs, they call themselves… The Kansas City Chiefs… They’re not changing …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education 150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education
150+ College Leaders Blast Trump For 'Unprecedented Overreach' On Higher Education More than 150 college leaders issued a scathing letter criticizing the Trump administration's escalating threats against universities. The American Association of Colleges and Universities released the public letter on Tuesday, April 22. The group of university presidents accused President Donald Trump of "unprecedented government overreach," warning that the crackdown could harm students and democracy. Trump has demanded that colleges eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, along with other orders aimed at limiting campus activism. The Trump administration has paused…

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by Chris Spiker
News
The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back
The Ice Bucket Challenge Is Going Viral Again: Here's Why It's Back More than a decade after the "ice bucket challenge" raised millions for ALS, the viral phenomenon has been rebooted with a new mission. The social media challenge from the mid-2010s was revived by the Mental Illness Needs Discussion (MIND) club at the University of South Carolina. MIND posted its first Instagram video of the challenge on Monday, March 31. The ice bucket challenge is now a fundraising effort for the mental health support group Active Minds. The movement has generated more than $195,000 in donations as of Monday, April 21. The group's founder, South Carolina junior…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Purse Stolen With $3K, ID Inside: Report Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse — containing thousands in cash — was reportedly stolen on Easter Sunday. According to reports, Noem was eating dinner at a DC restaurant when an unknown thief stole her purse, which contained $3,000 in cash, an ID badge, passport, driver's license and other valuable items. The incident was first reported by CNN. "The Secret Service, which provides security for Noem, reviewed security camera footage at the restaurant and saw an unknown white male wearing a medical mask steal her bag and leave the restaurant," a law enforcement source told the …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic'
Tesla Accused Of Rigging Odometers As Stock Plummets, Musk Calls Lawsuit 'Idiotic' Tesla is facing more legal trouble as a lawsuit accuses the controversial automaker of inflating odometers to end vehicles' warranty coverage early. The class action lawsuit claims Tesla manipulates mileage readings on its electric vehicles to show longer distances than were actually driven, potentially reducing or avoiding costly repairs. The suit was originally filed in California in February. The 30-page filing says the odometer system used in Teslas doesn't measure physical distance directly. Instead, the complaint claims it relies on predictive algorithms and data like energy usag…

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by Chris Spiker
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Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo
Tiny Gecko Becomes First Lizard Treated For Cancer With Chemo At DC’s National Zoo He may only weigh 3 ounces, but this little lizard just helped make veterinary history. Veterinarians at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington, DC, say they successfully treated a leaf-tailed gecko for skin cancer using chemotherapy — a procedure believed to be the first of its kind for any lizard at the zoo. The unnamed 4-year-old Henkel’s leaf-tailed gecko had developed lumps on its neck that turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma, a potentially deadly form of skin cancer, according to the Zoo’s Reptile Discovery Center team. 🦎 It started, as many cancers do, with a lump. Ke…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports
Big Tech Cracks Into White House Easter Egg Roll With Pricy Sponsorships: Reports The annual White House Easter Egg Roll may have a different feel this year after several tech companies have reportedly paid a pretty penny to sponsor the event. According to multiple reports, Elon Musk's X, YouTube, Amazon, and other tech companies entered high-dollar partnerships for possible branding opportunities. Traditionally, the event is privately funded. This year, CNN reported that some sponsors were ponying up between $75,000 and $200,000. "In addition to the classic Egg Roll and Egg Hunt—both featuring real, small- and medium-sized eggs donated by American egg farmers—guests wi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints
Trump Press Conference Abruptly Ends After Girl Faints Reporters were rushed out of a press conference at the White House when a person appeared to pass out in the Oval Office. The incident happened Friday afternoon, April 18, at a swearing-in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to oversee the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services when a girl in the crowd appeared to faint. The girl was a member of Oz's family, and she has recovered, the White House said in a statement, noting, "We are happy to say she is okay.” The incident happened as President Trump was speaking behind a microphone near the Resolute Desk. Moments after the incident happen…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns 'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns
'No Kings' Protests Planned Nationwide Amid Trump's Deportations, Campus Crackdowns Millions are expected to protest in another nationwide demonstration against President Donald Trump and his administration, with deportations and a lack of due process as top concerns for attendees. The "No Kings" protests are planned for Saturday, April 19. The date was chosen in part because it's the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord – the first military conflict of the American Revolution. A map from the grassroots organization 50501 shows hundreds of planned peaceful protests. The events range from major cities like Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia, to…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules
Google Gained 'Monopoly Power' With Online Ad Technology, Judge Rules A federal judge ruled that Google illegally cornered the online advertising market by linking its tools together to block out competition, a major win in a broader antitrust crackdown on Big Tech. The ruling found Google liable for willfully using a series of "anticompetitive acts" to dominate how digital ads are placed across the internet. The decision was handed down in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Thursday, April 17. In her decision, US District Judge Leonie Brinkema said Google's ad technology blocked out competitors and hurt consumers. "For over …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study
Egg Prices Leave Wallets Scrambled: Easter 2025's Costs Outlined In New Study Easter traditions are taking a hit this year – especially in the Northeast – as rising prices push families to scale back holiday plans, according to a new survey. Nearly half of Americans plan to skip dyeing eggs in 2025 because of rising costs, WalletHub said in its annual Easter Survey released on Tuesday, April 15. The personal finance website surveyed 200 adults nationwide about their preparations for the important Christian holiday that falls on Sunday, April 20. WalletHub found that 47% of Americans are passing on dyed eggs in 2025. Nearly two in five said that President Donald Trump…

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by Chris Spiker