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Los Angeles County Official Seeks FAA Probe After Ice Chunk Crashes Through House Roof
A Los Angeles County official is calling for a Federal Aviation Administration investigation after a chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a house and landed on a living room couch.
Zelenskyy Says Ukraine’s Patriot Missile Shortage Is at a Critical Point
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s shortage of Patriot missiles has reached an extreme point. At the same time, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said ending aid to Ukraine was one of the Trump administration’s proudest achievements, sharpening the political contrast around military support.
Farmer Warns UK-US Trade Deal Could Worsen Pressure on British Agriculture
A British farmer says the UK-US trade deal could be changed for the worse as tensions between Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer grow. He says tariff-free US ethanol has already hurt British wheat producers and warns that more US market access could undercut UK farming standards and leave farmers with even less protection.
Iran’s Embassy in Tajikistan Posts AI Video of Jesus Punching Trump
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan posted an AI-generated video on X showing Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. In the clip, Christ appears above Trump, in a nod to an image Trump had earlier posted on Truth Social.
BBC plans to cut nearly one in 10 jobs to save £500 million
The BBC says it will cut almost one in 10 staff as part of a plan to make £500 million in savings. Interim Director General Rhodri Talfan Davies told employees about the move on Wednesday.
Chinese National Sentenced to One Year for Smuggling Ants Out of Kenya
A Chinese national, Zhang Kequn, has been given a one-year prison sentence after being arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
Hegseth to meet lawmakers on Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to go to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers about the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. He is scheduled to meet Monday with the “big eight” — the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, according to Rep. Adam Smith.
‘Baby Jessica’ posts on Facebook days after her arrest in a domestic assault case
Jessica McClure Morales, known worldwide as “Baby Jessica,” posted a cryptic message on Facebook days after her arrest in Midland County, Texas. Police said she was taken into custody Saturday night at her home and charged with assault causing bodily injury involving family violence; she was later released on bond. Morales rose to fame in 1987 after being rescued from a well in Midland as an 18-month-old.
Jason Gilmore Addresses Harlequins’ Major Injury Crisis
Jason Gilmore says Harlequins are dealing with a serious injury crisis, with as many as 27 senior players unavailable and only 24 fit players in the squad. The club says the absences are spread across the forwards and backs, with some players due back soon but others set to miss the rest of the season. Harlequins head to Bath next after their Champions Cup exit, and Gilmore says the shortage could open the door for younger players to step up.
Ben Stokes Says He Was Lucky to Survive Fractured Cheekbone Injury
Ben Stokes says he was lucky to be alive after a cricket ball hit him in the face during training at Durham’s academy in February, leaving him with a fractured cheekbone and requiring major facial surgery. The England captain said the incident was a scary one, has delayed his season preparations by about a month, and he now expects to return for Durham before leading England against New Zealand at Lord’s on June 4.
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