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🇺🇸 U.S. INFLATION SURGES: A BUMP OR TREND? February's PCE index revealed a sharp increase in U.S. inflation, challenging the Biden administration’s hopeful notion that high inflation is under control. Federal Reserve Chair Powell reportedly views the report as a bump in the road to recovery but has hinted at not cutting rates further in June as expected. "We expect inflation to move down to 2% but on a path that is sometimes bumpy... We'll just have to wait and see." Is this uptick in inflation a mere hiccup, or does it signal enduring economic pressures? Will Powell's wait-and-see approach pan out? Source: WSJ

🇺🇸MIGRANT’S JOURNEY TO USA Crossing at least 8 countries from the bottom of South America to NYC. "🇬🇳From my country, Guinea, Africa to Brazil 🇧🇷Brazil to Peru 🇵🇪Peru to Ecuador 🇪🇨Ecuador to Colombia 🇨🇴Colombia across the border to a week in the jungle 🇨🇷Costa Rica to Nicaragua 🇳🇮Nicaragua to Honduras 🇭🇳Honduras to Guatemala 🇬🇬Guatemala to California 🇺🇸California to Brooklyn, NYC.” Source: TikTok - LionelMCG1

🇫🇷🇺🇦FRANCE RAMPS MILITARY AID TO UKRAINE France is reportedly sending hundreds of armored vehicles and Aster 30 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine in 2024 and early 2025. The aid includes vehicles currently in service and missiles for the SAMP/T air defense system, similar to the Patriot system. Source: Nexta

🇺🇸SNL: OZEMPIC FOR RAMADAN Ramy Youssef: "Fasting for Ramadan used to be easy, but with the last few years of work and a growing family, it's felt almost impossible... but not anymore. Thanks to Ozempic for Ramadan. As long as I shoot up before Sunrise, it's Halal. When it's finally time to eat - I'm not even hungry. I think I'm just gonna fast the whole month straight. Probably get extra words from God. Thanks, Ozempic for Ramadan." "Side effects include nausea, headaches, and going straight to hell." Source: SNL, NBC

🚨SUPERFAN'S $200K LAMBORGHINI @lShowSpeed YouTube star purchased his first car: a custom-made Lamborghini Huracan themed after his favorite player, Cristiano Ronaldo.

🇺🇸🇵🇸SNL HOST: "FREE PALESTINE. FREE THE HOSTAGES" Ramy Youssef's Monologue on Saturday Night Live: "So... I go to pray and my prayers are complicated. I've got a lot to fit in. My God, please stop the suffering. Stop the violence. Please. Free the people of Palestine, please. Please free the hostages, all the hostages, please. While you're at it, please free Mr. Bojangles. I mean, he's a beautiful dog." Source: SNL, NBC

🇺🇸EASTER WEEKEND MAD LIBS NYC Mayor baptized by Al Sharpton in Rikers Island Prison on Good Friday. Source: Recount

🚨🇷🇺 BREAKING - PUTIN ORDERS SPRING DRAFT: 150,000 Putin had decreed a spring conscription for 150,000 aged 18 to 30, from April 1 to July 15. Last November, Putin ordered an increase troops by 170,000, aiming for a 1.32 million personnel military in response to the Ukraine war and “NATO activities.” Last spring 147,000 recruits were drafted. Sources: BAZA, Al Jazeera, The Moscow Times

🇷🇺🇺🇦RUSSIAN NAVY RETREAT? Russia’s Black Sea Fleet has reportedly almost completely left Crimea. Ukrainian Navy: "Most of the combat units, if you take the cruise missile carriers - in fact, all are relocated, except for one loser, which still has not launched a single missile, although it is considered a cruise missile carrier." Source: Nexta

DIDDY ALLEGEDLY BRAGGED ABOUT SHOOTING PEOPLE Federal investigations into Sean "Diddy" Combs widen, revisiting a 1999 nightclub shooting and recent sex-trafficking allegations. The probe revisits claims of Diddy allegedly boasting about shooting people, his involvement in violence, jury tampering, and using Jennifer Lopez for gun smuggling. What will the feds uncover next with his homes raided amid these severe accusations? Source: New York Post

OPENAI UNVEILS REVOLUTIONARY VOICE CLONING TOOL OpenAI introduces 'Voice Engine,' a groundbreaking voice cloning technology capable of replicating a person's voice from just a 15-second sample. Despite its promise to aid speech impairment and language translation, concerns arise over the potential misuse of deepfakes and their impact on voice-acting professions. OpenAI is rolling out the tool in a preview phase, implementing safeguards like consent policies and watermarking to mitigate risks. Source: Interesting Engineering

🇵🇪PERU'S PRESIDENT FACES ROLEX INQUIRY, REFUSES TO RESIGN Peruvian President Dina Boluarte firmly rejects calls for resignation amid a probe into unreported luxury watches. Following a raid on her residence and the presidential palace, Boluarte denounces the actions as "disproportionate" and unconstitutional, asserting her integrity and commitment to serving until 2026. This investigation, sparked by allegations of owning multiple Rolex watches, adds to Peru's lengthy record of scrutinizing its leaders. Source: Reuters

🚨🇸🇾 Vehicle Explosion in Syrian at a Market At least 7 people were killed, and 30 more were injured. Source: RIA News t.co/KQsJt4FB5e

🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: Over five people were injured in a shooting at Circle Centre Mall in Indianapolis, Indiana. t.co/mxGKKOa8Tf

Trump Mocks The Downfall of Mainstream Media t.co/cxGftgwaXI

🇺🇸 NEW YORK TO CELEBRATE TRANSGENDER DAY OF VISIBILITY Following Bidens lead, Governor Hochul proclaims March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility in New York State. To mark the occasion, landmarks, including One World Trade Center and Niagara Falls, will be illuminated in light pink, white, and light blue. Hochul: “Today, we celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility by acknowledging the contributions that members of the transgender community have made in New York State and across the country. I am proud of the strength transgender New Yorkers display every day and want to make one thing clear: you are always welcome in New York. You are loved.” Source: Official Announcement

🚨🇺🇸: More Footage of the Fires t.co/eClrLPuLKo

🚨🇺🇸 BREAKING: FIRES BREAK OUT IN CALIFORNIA APARTMENT COMPLEX DUE TO TRANSFORMERS EXPLODING t.co/osmKhciaHo

Yes, a $4 Million Cow... With distinctive features, including bright white fur, loose skin, and a prominent bulbous hump. t.co/VItHUCmc33

🚨 12-HOUR NEWS RECAP 1. 🇺🇸 Biden Renames Easter Sunday “Transgender Day Of Visibility” 2. 🇳🇱 Images Of Netherlands Hostage Taker As He Was Arrested 3. 🇬🇧 London Man Arrested For Saying He Supports Hamas - “I Fully Support Hamas” 4. 🇭🇹 UN says that more than 1,500 Haitians have been killed in this ongoing violence. This does not include gang members. 5. 🇺🇸 FBI Agent Admits To Raiding Americans For Social Media Posts... So Much For Freedom Of Speech 6. 🌐 AT&T Data Breach: Over 70+ Million Impacted - Data from 2019 or earlier, including social security numbers, are at risk. 7. 🇺🇸 Trump Blasts Biden For Replacing Easter With "Trans Day Of Visibility" - "We call on Joe Biden's failing campaign and White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America."

$3,000 Game of Cat and Dog Two dogs tore apart a Florida woman’s car while trying to reach her cat that was hiding inside the engine causing $3000 of damage. Source: NY POST t.co/SxnkW50tCY

🚨🇮🇱 BREAKING: PROTESTS BREAK OUT IN TEL AVIV AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT They are calling for the government to act and release the hostages. t.co/c8uEQlqCt3

🇵🇸 AID SHIPS SET SAIL FOR GAZA AMID RISING HUNGER FEARS A trio of ships departs Cyprus, laden with 400 tons of crucial supplies, aiming to alleviate the intensifying hunger crisis in Gaza. With Ramadan underway, these vessels carry over a million meal preparations, including rice, pasta, and dates, traditional for breaking fasts. Despite these efforts, officials warn that air and sea deliveries won't suffice—urgent calls are made for Israel to open more roadways for aid. Source: The Associated Press

🇺🇸 US Government Debt is Up Over 24% in 3 Years January, 2021: $27.7 trillion Now: $34.5 trillion t.co/afDeQ7tj9z

New York Autoshow Interrupted As Climate Activists Splashes Oil Onto Electric Ford Truck t.co/2QHEl0qNS3

🚨🇺🇸 TRUMP BLASTS BIDEN FOR REPLACING EASTER WITH "TRANS DAY OF VISIBILITY" "We call on Joe Biden's failing campaign and White House to issue an apology to the millions of Catholics and Christians across America who believe tomorrow is for one celebration only — the resurrection of Jesus Christ." Source: Trump Campaign

Maybe He Should Have Had His Seatbelt On... t.co/biFc4J0BfN

Liquid Nitrogen Fertilizer Spill Kills Nearly 750,000 Fish in Iowa River About 1,500 tons (equal to 265,000 gallons) of liquid nitrogen fertilizer (32% solution) was released into a drainage ditch, which subsequently entered the East Nishnabotna River. The spill happened due to an above-ground storage tank valve that was mistakenly left open over the weekend. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources recommends that individuals refrain from engaging in recreational activities on the East Nishnabotna River and avoid collecting or consuming dead fish found in or around the river. Source: FOX Weather NOTE: Video is for illustrative purposes, not of this event

🚨🇺🇸 A LARGE BARGE CRASHES INTO THE ARKANSAS RIVER BRIDGE This damaged one of the pillars holding up the bridge, which was closed for two hours while the damage was evaluated. There were no injuries, and the bridge is open again. Source: @rawsalerts t.co/CcXDaHm0Xf

DIDDY'S SON SPEAKS OUT AFTER HOME RAIDS King Combs broke his silence on Snapchat following the detention of him and his brother Justin during raids at Diddy's estates. Amid an ongoing sex trafficking investigation, Diddy's son posted on Snapchat: "Stop with the cap" - which is slang for 'stop the lying'. Source: DailyMail