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New Jersey Transit strike halts service, disrupting travel for 350,000 commuters New Jersey Transit rail operations ground to a halt early Friday as members of the union representing locomotive engineers walked off the job just after midnight, officials said — affecting an estimated 350,000 daily riders. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents about 450 engineers at NJ Transit, initiated the strike at 12:01 a.m., citing a longstanding pay dispute as the reason for the action. Less than an hour before the strike deadline, Governor Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri held a…

Rough end looms: wintry weather to lash south-eastern Australia A burst of wintry weather is set to hit south-eastern Australia this weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting rain, hail, and even snow in some regions. New South Wales is in for a wet and blustery end to the weekend, according to senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury. A combination of heavy rainfall and gusty winds will target the state’s south coast on Sunday before moving north toward the Central Coast on Monday and Tuesday, creating hazardous driving and surf conditions. Sydney can expect temperatures of 21C on Saturday and a cooler…

Beauty Influencer Valeria Marquez Shot Dead During TikTok Live in Mexico Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez was tragically shot and killed during a live broadcast on TikTok. The 23-year-old was inside a beauty salon in Zapopan, Jalisco, when the fatal shooting occurred. The disturbing incident was partially captured on video, showing Marquez dressed in a bodysuit she had recently showcased on Instagram, holding a stuffed pig in her lap just moments before her death. In the livestream, Marquez is heard saying in Spanish, “They’re coming,” followed by a male voice off-camera calling out, “Hey, Vale?” She responded with “yes” and…

In reversal, Gavin Newsom proposes health care cuts for undocumented immigrants California Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to propose a state budget on Wednesday that would roll back health care benefits for undocumented immigrants — a significant shift from his earlier push for universal health coverage. According to Newsom’s office, the plan is intended to help close a $16 billion budget gap. The move would represent a notable departure from his previous efforts to expand Medi-Cal to cover all low-income adults, regardless of immigration status. “Governor Newsom will outline a plan to maintain health coverage for undocumented Californians, but with…

US transportation secretary rerouted wife’s flight despite public claims Newark was safe Sean Duffy, the transportation secretary under the Trump administration, revealed this week that he changed his wife’s flight plans to steer her away from Newark Liberty International Airport—despite his repeated public declarations that the airport was safe for travelers. On Monday, Duffy acknowledged that he had redirected his wife’s travel from Newark to LaGuardia, contradicting statements he made just a day earlier. During an appearance on NBC News’s Meet the Press on Sunday, he firmly defended Newark’s safety, brushing aside concerns over recent radar system outages. “It is,”…

Paris, long known for its fast-moving traffic and the bump-and-squeeze parking style of its drivers, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The city now ranks as the most cycling-friendly in Europe for children. Beating out traditionally bike-loving cities like Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Paris has taken the lead in a new report evaluating how well urban environments support young cyclists. The study, conducted by the Clean Cities Campaign, assessed 36 European cities based on cycling infrastructure, safety measures, and accessibility for children. Paris owes its top position to significant investments tied to the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games, as well as a dedicated…

Donald Trump met with Syria’s President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, just hours after announcing that the United States would lift all sanctions on the war-torn country. The meeting took place ahead of a Gulf Cooperation Council summit and formed part of Trump’s four-day tour of the Middle East, during which he is aiming to attract investment from Gulf states into the U.S. economy. The face-to-face encounter marked the culmination of months of behind-the-scenes diplomacy led by Syria and supported by its Turkish and Saudi backers, who believed that direct engagement with Trump could help end Syria’s diplomatic…

NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday pushed back against President Donald Trump’s assertion that the recent ceasefire with Pakistan was influenced by potential trade incentives offered by the United States. During a routine press briefing, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal clarified that while senior officials in Washington and New Delhi were in contact last week amid heightened military tensions with Pakistan, trade was not part of those discussions. “Trade was not a topic in any of the exchanges,” Jaiswal said, referencing conversations between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as well as between Indian…

After chaos of the Yoon era, South Korea turns focus to new leadership Following six months of extraordinary political upheaval, South Koreans may finally feel a sense of cautious optimism. With the impeachment saga largely behind them, public attention is now turning to bread-and-butter issues — especially the economy — ahead of the presidential election scheduled for June 3. Economic policy is expected to take center stage in the race to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor. Yoon’s controversial decision to declare martial law in December sparked the nation’s deepest constitutional crisis in decades and ultimately led to his ouster. Now,…

Standing beneath the stone archways, intricate murals, and delicate filigree lamps of the Hagia Sophia, architect Hasan Fırat Diker contemplates the immense responsibility of his role: safeguarding a centuries-old monument that stands as both Turkey’s most iconic mosque and one of its most politically sensitive landmarks. He is leading one of the most comprehensive restoration campaigns in the Hagia Sophia’s nearly 1,500-year existence, including critical work to reinforce its vast central dome and protect it against seismic threats. “This isn’t just a national duty—it’s a responsibility to the world,” Diker said, gesturing toward the visitors kneeling on soft turquoise carpets…