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🚨POPE'S EASTER MESSAGE: IMMEDIATE AID TO GAZA AND CEASEFIRE NOW In a poignant Easter address, Pope Francis, amid health challenges, called for peace: "Let us not allow the strengthening winds of war to blow on Europe and the Mediterranean. I appeal once again that access to humanitarian aid be ensured to Gaza, and call once more for the prompt release of the hostages seized on 7 October last and for an immediate cease-fire in the Strip." Source: The New York Times

🇭🇳 AMERICAN ARRESTED IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC FOR TRIPLE HOMICIDE IN HONDURA Gilbert Reyes Bermúdez, an American citizen, has been apprehended in the Dominican Republic, accused of the January 6 murder of three women in Roatán, Honduras. The victims, one reportedly his ex-partner, were found with gunshot wounds days after their disappearance. Bermúdez fled Honduras, arriving in the Dominican Republic on March 16, extradition procedures are underway. Source: Fox News

ARE DEI INITIATIVES TO BLAME FOR KEY BRIDGE CRASH IN BALTIMORE? Maritime expert Scott Seiler raises concerns that Synergy Marine Group's diversity and inclusion efforts may have contributed to the Francis Scott Key Bridge crash. With a history of incidents and recent and frequent celebrations of their "diverse team," the company faces scrutiny over whether its multinational, multilingual crew's communication barriers hindered emergency response during a critical engine room fire. Source: seilerseiler, ABC17News

HOW BILLIONAIRES USE REASONING AND LOGIC TO SUCCEED Elon: “Though most of our life we get through it by reasoning through analogy, which essentially means copying what other people do with slight variations. And you have to do that, otherwise mentally you wouldn’t be able to get through the day.” Huang, founder of Nvidia: “I show people how to reason through things all the time. I've made it possible for them to see how I reasoned through something… and it empowers them. This is how you can reason through something that's super ambiguous…incalculable…or very scary. “ Branson: “To launch a business means successfully solving problems. Solving problems means listening." Buffett: “When people tell me they've learned from experience, I tell them the trick is to learn from other people's experience.”

🇫🇷NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL TERROR PLOT THWARTED IN FRANCE French authorities have arrested a 62-year-old Egyptian man linked to ISIS, foiling a potential attack on the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Dubbed "Operation Vigipirate," the nation's security forces have ramped up patrols, with the latest efforts uncovering eight plots in a dramatic crackdown on terrorism. Head of French Ministry of Internal Affairs: "I don't have more comments to make. I can just say, once again, that the terrorist's threat is very high in the West, in general, in Europe, and of course, in France, in particular." Source: DailyMail

🇬🇧 UK LAWYERS: "ISRAEL NOT DEMONSTRATING COMMITMENT TO INTERNATIONAL LAW" Leaked audio of Alicia Kearns, Conservative Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, reveals UK's hidden stance: "I remain convinced the government has completed its updated assessment on whether Israel is demonstrating a commitment to international humanitarian law, and that it has concluded that Israel is not demonstrating this commitment. Transparency at this point is paramount, not least to uphold the international rules-based order." This bombshell could end UK arms sales to Israel, pressing for unprecedented transparency in international relations. Source: The Observer, The Guardian

🇺🇸NVIDIA’S BILLIONAIRE FOUNDER: TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO REASON Jensen Huang: “You can’t send me a task that is beneath me. If you send me something and you want my input on it, I can help by sharing how I reasoned through it. Now, I've made it possible for you to see how I reasoned through something… and it empowers you. This is how you reason through something that's super ambiguous. This is how you reason through something incalculable. This is how you reason through something that seems to be very scary. So, I show people how to reason through things all the time. And you're empowering people all over the place.”

🇺🇸DIDDY CHILLING IN MIAMI... Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared cheerful in Miami, engaging fans and enjoying the city life despite recent home raids linked to a federal sex trafficking investigation. Source: New York Post t.co/CQN1UOId4D

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🚨STUDY: CAN'T SLEEP? HIT THE GYM! Over 10 years, researchers tracked 4,300 people, finding regular exercise significantly improves sleep. 55% of consistently active individuals enjoyed normal sleep patterns, while newcomers to activity had a 21% improvement. Source: CNN

🚨🇺🇸CAITLYN JENNER: I'M DISGUSTED BY BIDEN "I am absolutely disgusted that Joe Biden has declared the most Holy of Holy days - a self-proclaimed devout Catholic - as Transgender Day of Visibility. The only thing you should be declaring on this day is 'HE is Risen'." Source: X

🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: NAVY'S $400M AID OVERSPEND TO UKRAINE A new Inspector General report revealed that the U.S. Navy overspent $400 million in aid to Ukraine and later altered records to correct the appearance of fund mismanagement. "This raises serious questions about oversight and financial management within the Navy's aid initiatives." Source: IG Report, @patrickwebb

🇺🇸WHITE HOUSE TACKLES HATE VIOLENCE Biden-Harris roundtable targeted hate-fueled violence, highlighting the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act for faster response to pandemic-aggravated crimes against Asian Americans. Plans are reportedly underway to fight antisemitism and Islamophobia and draft a National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism. Source: White House

🚨🇺🇸WILL BIDEN’S GAZA FLOATING PIER PUT SOLDIERS AT RISK? Military experts fear the Gaza floating port project, meant to expedite aid to Palestinians in Gaza, could expose U.S. troops to Hamas militant attacks and has significant security and political risks. "The Biden administration’s plan to install a floating pier off the Gaza coast...will endanger the U.S. service members who must build, operate and defend the structure from attack... a risk with enormous political consequences for the president should calamity strike." Sources: Washington Post Photos: Archived

🚨IDF FINDS WEAPONS IN GAZA HOSPITAL'S MATERNITY WARD IDF has allegedly uncovered a vast cache of military hardware hidden in the maternity ward of Gaza's Shifa Hospital. The haul included everything from mortars and explosives to sniper and assault rifles, cleverly concealed within patient accommodations and the ward's infrastructure. During the operation, key Hamas figures Fadi Dweik and Zakaria Najib were reportedly neutralized. Source: Times of Israel

🚨STUDY: DOGS KNOW WORDS!? Researchers in Budapest discovered that dogs can match words to objects, using brain scans to show how pups react to known item names. 18 dogs tested showed distinct brain patterns when words matched or didn't match objects - just like us humans. "Understanding the meaning of the word would mean that there is a so-called memory of that object in the dog’s mind. We call it a mental representation in psychology." Is your four-legged friend a secret genius? Source: The Animal Reader, Eotvos Lorand University Video: Archived, cute.

🇨🇦NIAGARA FALLS DECLARES STATES OF EMERGENCY OVER ECLIPSE CROWD Over 1 million are expected at Niagara Falls for April 8th's total eclipse - the first since 1979. The city has declared a state of emergency to manage the masses coming to see the moon completely obscured by the sun, a rare event that will not recur in the area until 2144. Mayor Jim Diodati assures comprehensive plans are in place for the historic influx. Source: Reuters

🇺🇦🇩🇪Happy Easter from a Ukrainian Dancer on German TV t.co/SVT7sgOPhz

🇺🇦ELON PREDICTS: "ODESA WILL FALL TOO" Today, Russia conducted a major series of strikes on Ukraine's infrastructure, causing a wide-scale blackout in Odesa, the country's largest port and main access to the Black Sea. Yesterday, Elon posted: "There is no chance of Russia taking all of Ukraine, as the local resistance would be extreme in the west, but Russia will certainly gain more land than they have today. The longer the war goes on, the more territory Russia will gain until they hit the Dnepr, which is tough to overcome. However, if the war lasts long enough, Odessa will fall too. Whether Ukraine loses all access to the Black Sea or not is, in my view, the real remaining question. I recommend a negotiated settlement before that happens." Source: @elonmusk, X, Telegraph

🚨🇳🇬MASS KIDNAPPING IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: OVER 100 HELD HOSTAGE AFTER 1 MONTH Suspected Islamist militants have abducted over 100 people, mostly girls and young women, in northern Nigeria. Families, left in the dark by authorities, demand action and call on the international community for urgent help. The scale of this abduction, and numerous others so far this year, challenges the Nigerian government's claims of diminishing militant power, exposing the harsh realities of the country's ongoing struggle with extremism. Source: Washington Post

GULFSTREAM G700 ACHIEVES FAA CERTIFICATION The Gulfstream G700, equipped with Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines, has received FAA certification, marking a significant step for the luxury business jet capable of carrying 19 passengers. This certification highlights the jet's superior performance, including a takeoff distance of 5,995 feet, a landing distance of 3,150 feet, and an impressive range of up to 7,750 nm at Mach 0.85. With deliveries on the horizon, the G700 redefines business travel standards. What's your dream destination with the G700's range? Source: Flyingmag

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🇺🇸TRUMP: “On Easter Sunday, we proudly proclaim: Christ has Risen” 🇺🇸BIDEN: “I hereby proclaim March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility.” t.co/apGOZhe4rR

🚨WORLD'S 11th WEALTHIEST MAN IS INVESTING IN THESE TWO SECTORS FOR THE FUTURE After a decade and $125 billion in telecom and hydrocarbons, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries is reportedly shifting focus. Goldman Sachs reports a move towards retail and new energy sectors expected to offer quicker returns and demand less capital. With the 5G rollout nearly complete and telecom now a strong cash-flow area, future investments aim for efficiency and higher profitability. Source: Business Today

INTO THE VOID: TRAVEL THROUGH A BLACK HOLE "You could probably see the back of your head, as light from your back would travel around the black hole. The hole is now the universe itself, and it is the only light you can see."

🚨🇺🇸BREAKING: 20 MILLION UNDER FLOOD WATCH | WEST COAST BRACES FOR MEGA STORM Southern California is expected to be hit by another mega storm with flash floods. As the storm shifts east, severe weather threats loom from Texas to Ohio. Tornado risk spikes in Oklahoma and Missouri to Mid-Atlantic by Tuesday. Source: ABC News Photos: Archived

🚨 "PREGNANT?" NO, IT'S CANCER At 24, Emma Colledge's life took an unexpected turn from a misdiagnosed pregnancy to a fierce battle with ovarian cancer. Doctors reportedly misread symptoms, and instead of a baby, a shocking 12-inch cyst was found, which led to her urgent fight for life. "After the last chemo, I felt like I got my life back. It's a battle, but here I am, stronger." Source: BBC News

🚨HARVARD BOOK BOUND IN HUMAN SKIN Harvard Library has removed a book bound in human flesh from its collection, revealing a dark secret of "Des destinées de l’âme" by Arsène Houssaye. Bound by Dr. Ludovic Bouland in the 1880s with skin from a female patient, the book has lurked in Harvard's Houghton Library since 1934. Source: Harvard, NY Post

🚨🇺🇦ODESA POWER OUT AFTER RUSSIAN ATTACKS Russian missile and drone strikes hit the port city of Odesa, Ukraine - killing 2 and damaging infrastructure. The city now faces massive power outages from the strikes that targeted civilian and military sites, including grain facilities, amidst ongoing conflict. Source: RFE, UPI, @Sprinter99800