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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, one of Ukraine’s most high-profile leaders and a former boxing champion, has admitted that Ukraine may have to consider giving up some of its territory to Russia as part of a potential peace agreement. His remarks mark a significant contrast to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s firm stance, as the Ukrainian leader has consistently rejected any notion of ceding land to Moscow. This divergence underscores a widening gap between Kyiv’s official position and those of both Russia and the Trump administration, which is currently mediating negotiations. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly in Moscow and expected to meet…

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse his lieutenant governor and running mate, Juliana Stratton, for the U.S. Senate on Friday—a move that could send a strong political message to others eyeing the seat left open by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin. The endorsement is set to be announced at a church in Bronzeville, the Chicago neighborhood where Stratton grew up. It comes just two days after Durbin said he won’t seek a sixth term and one day after Stratton officially launched her campaign. According to remarks shared in advance, Pritzker will call Stratton a “tested and steady leader” who…

Retailers Warn of Potential Shortages as China Tariffs Disrupt Supply Chains Retailers are raising alarms that U.S. consumers could once again see empty shelves and renewed supply chain chaos—similar to the disruptions of the Covid era—if President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports remain unchanged. Following the administration’s recent move to impose a 145% tariff on nearly all goods coming from China, many companies have begun canceling shipments and pausing new orders. As a result, freight traffic into the U.S. is already showing signs of slowing down. Ship tracking data from Port Optimizer reveals that container ship arrivals at the…

LOS ANGELES — In the shadow of a town scarred by flames, the foothills now shimmer with fresh green growth, alive with birdsong and the quiet return of the wild. After being left alone by humans for months, wildlife is slowly making its way back into the Eaton Fire burn zone. Scientists are watching closely as life stirs again in the Angeles National Forest, where devastating wildfires tore through the landscape and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses in Altadena. Trail cameras—installed by a dedicated team of volunteers—captured the first sighting of a mountain lion on March 26. The elusive…

VATICAN CITY — People traveled from all corners of the globe, including the U.S., the U.K., and South America, united in their wish to honor Pope Francis one final time. Outside St. Peter’s Basilica, thousands queued for hours, some braving the chilly early hours of Thursday morning, eager for a chance to view the pontiff’s body in a simple wooden coffin. Dressed in red liturgical vestments, his hands folded and holding a rosary, the sight was a poignant tribute. Closed for just an hour for cleaning, the holy site reopened, allowing quiet mourners—nuns, priests, and members of the public—to begin…

Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo this week aimed at further restricting access to transgender health care for minors. In the memo, Bondi announced that the Justice Department would use various existing U.S. laws to investigate providers of such care, as well as drug manufacturers and distributors involved. Bondi instructed U.S. attorneys to apply laws against female genital mutilation to investigate doctors who “mutilate” children “under the guise of care,” urging the prosecution of these actions “to the fullest extent possible.” “I am putting medical practitioners, hospitals, and clinics on notice: In the United States, it is a felony…

The effects of tariffs have been most immediately felt in financial markets, where stocks have wiped out nearly a year’s worth of gains due to concerns over a potential slowdown in economic growth or even a full-blown recession. Now, companies are starting to issue more concrete warnings about how tariffs could impact their bottom lines — and ultimately, consumers. Executives at PepsiCo, who reported first-quarter earnings that missed analysts’ projections, highlighted supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The food and beverage giant also lowered its forecast for core constant currency earnings per share, a metric that adjusts for foreign currency…

Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders Not Selected in First Round of NFL Draft Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was not selected in the opening round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. At 23 years old, Sanders entered the draft as one of the most talked-about and debated prospects. While many mock drafts projected him as a possible first-round pick—some linking him to the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 21—predictions varied widely, with some analysts ranking him as high as third overall, and others leaving him out of the first round entirely. Ultimately, the Steelers passed on Sanders, opting instead for Oregon…

U.S. Spirits Exports Hit Record $2.4 Billion in 2024 Amid Global Trade Uncertainty U.S. spirits exports reached a record-breaking $2.4 billion in 2024, marking a significant rebound for the industry as global demand climbed and markets responded to ongoing trade negotiations and tariff concerns. The latest figures come from the American Spirits Exports Report, published Thursday by the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS). “U.S. spirits exports hit a new high in 2024, recapturing lost market share since the UK and EU lifted retaliatory tariffs that were applied between 2018 and 2021,” said Chris Swonger, DISCUS President and…

QUITO, Ecuador — The wife and young child of Ecuadorian soccer player Jackson Rodríguez were kidnapped early Wednesday during a violent home invasion in Guayaquil, a city increasingly plagued by organized crime and violence. According to police, the break-in happened around 3 a.m. at Rodríguez’s home in the coastal city, located in Guayas province. The 26-year-old fullback, who plays for Emelec, told authorities that he hid under a bed when he heard his front door being violently forced open. The intruders, reportedly searching for Rodríguez, confronted his wife and asked whether he was present. When she responded, the men took…