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Why is it significant that Spain, Ireland, and Norway have announced their intention to recognize a Palestinian state? On Wednesday, Spain, Ireland, and Norway announced their decision to recognize a Palestinian state on May 28th. This move, aligning with a longstanding Palestinian aspiration, comes amidst global condemnation of the civilian casualties and humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip following Israel's offensive. The nearly simultaneous announcements from two European Union nations, along with Norway, might ignite momentum towards the recognition of a Palestinian state by additional EU countries. This could also prompt further actions at the United Nations, potentially intensifying Israel's isolation on the international stage. At present, seven out of the 27 member states of the European Union formally recognize a Palestinian state. Among them, five are former Eastern Bloc nations that declared recognition back in 1988, along with Cyprus, which recognized before join...

Storms generating tornadoes have claimed several lives in Iowa and currently pose a threat to cities spanning from Texas to Vermont. On Wednesday, certain Iowa communities are facing the grim task of sorting through the debris of homes that have been rendered unrecognizable. They are also mourning the loss of neighbors who fell victim to a series of tornado-spawning storms that swept through the Midwest on Tuesday. These storms now loom over a wider expanse of the US, posing a significant threat. Several fatalities and injuries have been documented in Greenfield, Iowa, a small city located approximately 50 miles southwest of Des Moines. This devastation was caused by a tornado that tore through the community on Tuesday evening, as reported by Sgt. Alex Dinkla, spokesperson for the Iowa State Patrol, in conversation with CNN. Dinkla refrained from providing further details regarding the exact number or circumstances of the fatalities. "There's hardly anything remaining," s...

  "A heated exchange erupts between AOC and MTG following a comment about 'fake eyelashes.'" "A Congresswoman triggered a lengthy dispute, engaging in a verbal altercation with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after criticizing Jasmine Crockett's appearance." "During a House committee meeting, lawmakers Marjorie Taylor Greene and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez engaged in a heated exchange after the Georgia Republican made remarks about another legislator's "fake eyelashes" and "intelligence"." "Within the first half-hour of the House Oversight Committee proceedings, Greene targeted Democrat Jasmine Crockett, deviating from the meeting's intended focus." The House's unusual evening session was meant to focus on deciding whether Attorney General Merrick Garland should be held in contempt of Congress. "Are any Democrats on this committee employing Judge Juan Merchan's daughter?" Rep. Greene inquired, refer...

"Columbia Faculty Collective Approves No-Confidence Resolution Regarding President" Hundreds of university professors contributed to the resolution, alleging that President Nemat Shafik had perpetrated an "unprecedented attack on students' rights." On Thursday, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University adopted a resolution expressing no confidence in the institution's president, Nemat Shafik. The resolution cited violations of "fundamental principles of academic freedom and shared governance," along with accusations of an "unprecedented infringement on students' rights." Although largely symbolic, the gesture highlights the discontent Dr. Shafik encounters on campus, especially following her controversial management of pro-Palestinian protests. Additionally, her recent commitment to discipline faculty members accused of expressing anti-Israel sentiments, which some deem as antisemitic, has contributed to the mounting cri...

"Michael Cohen's testimony delivers Donald Trump's most favorable outcome yet in hush money trial" "Donald Trump experienced a favorable outcome in court at last." "The expected GOP nominee has frequently appeared ashamed and enraged by his initial criminal trial, marked by scandalous revelations about his personal life and accounts of purported efforts to conceal it." However, on Thursday, he relished seeing his former fixer-turned-foe, Michael Cohen, stumble on the stand during a rigorous cross-examination. Cohen seemed to falter over his previous testimony regarding a call he had claimed, under oath, was about discussing Trump's hush money payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels. It was revealed during questioning on Thursday that, initially, the call was about a different matter altogether. This inconsistency provides Trump's attorneys with ammunition to cast doubt on Cohen's honesty and reliability, potentially swaying the opinio...

"Update on Houston Weather: CenterPoint Reports 1 Million Power Outages; Access Map and Tracker" "HOUSTON - Over 1 million residents in the Houston area experienced power outages following severe weather on Thursday evening, as reported by CenterPoint Energy." "CenterPoint reported damage to multiple facilities in the region. They announced plans to initiate restoration efforts on Thursday night, with increased efforts expected in the morning as daylight reveals the extent of damage." As of Friday morning, hundreds of thousands of individuals are still experiencing power outages. "Find out the reported number of outages, access the outage map, and learn how to report an outage at your residence." "Outages Reported by CenterPoint Energy" FRIDAY 9:15 a.m.: 726,548 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area. 7:30 a.m.: 728,745 customers were affected by outages in the Houston area. 6:15 a.m.: 731,906 customers were affected by ...

"Scottie Scheffler arrested for assaulting an officer near a fatal crash en route to the PGA Championship" "Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was detained by police in Louisville on Friday morning while en route to the PGA Championship. Shocking images show him handcuffed and being led to a police car, charged with assault after allegedly attempting to drive around traffic backed up due to a pedestrian fatality investigation. Scheffler was released later that morning and continued to compete in the tournament." "Police reported that Scheffler was booked on charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, third-degree criminal mischief, reckless driving, and disregarding traffic signals from an officer directing traffic. In a statement to CBS News, Scheffler's attorney, Steve Romines, asserted that the golfer 'never at any point assaulted any officer with his vehicle' and added, 'We will litigate this matter as needed.'" "Mast...