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Strikes on Kyiv, 12 states sue Trump, NFL draft day & more

Apr 24, 2025
Tensions in Kyiv escalate as Russian strikes continue, raising alarms about civilian safety and peace talks. Meanwhile, twelve states are taking legal action over tariff policies. Pro-Palestinian protesters create a stir at Yale, highlighting growing political divides. In a serious turn, the DOJ charges a Venezuelan gang member with terrorism. On a lighter note, excitement fills the air with NFL Draft Day, featuring top prospects and their potential futures in football.
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INSIGHT

Deadliest Attack On Kyiv Unfolds

  • Moscow launched its deadliest attack on Kyiv in nine months with 70 missiles and 145 drones.
  • The US may pressure Ukraine to concede Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, complicating peace talks.
INSIGHT

Tariff Policies Cause Market Turmoil

  • President Trump's tariff reversals create economic chaos and uncertainty.
  • The S&P 500 lost $7 trillion in value since February amid tariff policy instability.
ANECDOTE

States Sue Trump Over Tariffs

  • Twelve US states are suing the Trump administration over tariff policies seen as illegal tax hikes.
  • Arizona's AG stresses the president has no legal authority to impose tariffs unilaterally.
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