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Karol G says her Coachella set should mean more than a slogan
Karol G is set to headline Coachella over the next two weekends and says she wants the performance to stand firmly for her community. She said she wants the moment to have real impact on the Latin community, not just be reduced to saying, “ICE out.”
South Korea rolls out a basic national mobile data plan
South Korea has introduced a nationwide basic mobile data plan that gives everyone 400 kbps access. Older users will get higher data caps, and telecom companies that leak data will face penalties.
How Australian theme parks try to keep roller coasters from becoming headlines
A risk expert explains how major theme parks in Australia check roller coasters and other rides before opening, including daily tests, restraint checks, evacuation drills, engineering support, and annual inspections under state workplace safety laws. The piece also notes changes made after the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy, including stricter inspections in Queensland and a new amusement device code of practice, while saying work is still underway on updated national standards.
Islamabad locks down ahead of Iran, U.S. talks
Islamabad is under tight security, with the army deployed, a public holiday declared, and streets nearly empty as Pakistan prepares to host talks between Iran and the United States. Pakistani officials say the negotiations will go ahead this weekend, even as the ceasefire looks fragile and fighting continues in the region.
Trump blames Biden after Florida hammer killing
Donald Trump posted a video of a fatal hammer attack in Florida and blamed Joe Biden’s immigration policies. The Department of Homeland Security says ICE helped Fort Myers police arrest Rolbert Joachin, a Haitian national, after a woman reportedly was beaten to death at a petrol station. Police charged him with first-degree murder, and DHS says an immigration detainer has been placed on him.
New Quay housing plan rejected, then appealed
Residents and businesses in New Quay, Wales, opposed a proposed £7.5 million affordable housing development on the town’s central car park, citing concerns about parking, local trade and changes to the area’s character. Some objections also singled out people from Birmingham. Despite planning officers recommending approval, councillors rejected the scheme, and the developer has now appealed.
Diaz-Canel says he will not quit under U.S. pressure
In his first television interview with an American broadcaster, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said he will not resign under U.S. pressure, saying revolutionaries do not step down that way. Russia also said it would never abandon or betray its ally, underscoring continued backing for Havana.
NASA prepares for Orion’s most dangerous stretch
NASA is preparing for the most dangerous part of the Artemis II mission, Orion’s return to Earth. The spacecraft is set to re-enter the atmosphere and splash down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday.
xAI sues Colorado over AI safety law
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has filed a lawsuit against Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, seeking to block enforcement of a 2024 state law that regulates developers of high-risk artificial intelligence systems. The company says the law should not be enforced against it while Colorado argues for new consumer protections around rapidly evolving AI.
Coast Guard seizes $34 million in cocaine in the Eastern Pacific
The Coast Guard says it seized more than 4,500 pounds of cocaine, worth nearly $34 million, from a suspected narco-terrorist vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Easter Sunday. According to DHS, the crew of the Escanaba was alerted after a maritime patrol aircraft spotted contraband being thrown overboard near Manta, Ecuador. The seizure was part of Operation Pacific Viper, which DHS says has now recovered more than 215,000 pounds of cocaine and arrested over 160 suspected narco-traffickers.
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