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Taliban Appear to Free American Woman Detained in Afghanistan
President Trump and a former U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan shared a video of a woman identified as Faye Hall thanking the president for her release from Afghanistan.The New York Times - 2d -
US embassy in Syria tells Americans to leave, warns of 'potential imminent attacks'
The American embassy in Syria has warned all U.S. citizens to leave the country due to "the increased possibility of attacks" during the Eid al-Fitr holiday.ABC News - 4d -
Immigration Officials Detain Former Taliban Ambassador to Spain
Mohammad Rahim Wahidi, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was detained for more than 30 hours upon returning to the country over the weekend.The New York Times - 19h -
‘They Will Label Us as Spies’: The Afghan Students Abandoned by America
Students at the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar fear having to return to their Taliban-ruled homeland after aid and visa cutoffs by the Trump administration.The New York Times - 3d -
Russian authorities move to lift the terrorist designation for the Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court says it received a petition from the prosecutor general’s office to lift the ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were outlawed two decades ago as a terrorist groupABC News - 1d -
Uncertainty Torments Afghan Refugees Facing Deportation From Pakistan
Monday marks the deadline for Afghans sheltering in Pakistan to leave the country, with the prospect of a dangerous future in Taliban-led Afghanistan ahead.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Democrats demand release of Harvard Medical School researcher
A group of Senate Democrats on Monday sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security demanding the release of a Harvard Medical School researcher who was detained by Immigration and Customs ...The Hill - 1d -
Berlin seeks to deport EU citizens over pro-Palestinian protests
Irish, Polish and US activists appeal rulings based on events at university sit-in against Israeli offensive in GazaFinancial Times - 21h -
UK-Gambian student targeted by Trump leaves the US
British citizen Momodou Taal had his visa revoked due to protest activities opposing Israel.BBC News - 1d -
Neil Young says he may be barred from returning to US over Donald Trump criticism
The US-Canadian dual citizen speculates he may be ‘barred or put in jail to sleep on a cement floor’ after his European tour, after years of speaking against Trump. Neil Young has shared his ...The Guardian - 12h -
University of Minnesota says ICE detained graduate student
A graduate student at the University of Minnesota was detained by U.S.NBC News - 3d -
Kidney donor detained by ICE before life-saving transplant can take place
Immigration rights activists are calling on ICE to release a Venezuelan migrant who was preparing to donate a kidney to his brother, who is in end-stage kidney failure, and has no criminal history.The Hill - 19h -
More journalists detained by Turkey after covering anti-government protests
Two journalists have been detained in dawn raids in Istanbul as part of a crackdown on media coverage of the largest protests in Turkey for more than a decadeABC News - 5d -
FirstFT: US stocks post worst quarter since 2022 amid tariff fears
Also in today’s newsletter, how a $1.4tn Trump trade war could unfold, and DeepMind slows down research releasesFinancial Times - 1d -
Most in survey of Europeans support retaliatory tariffs against US
Most Western Europeans are supportive of the continent’s intent to fire back when President Trump moves forward with tariffs set to take effect Wednesday, according to a survey released on ...The Hill - 19h -
Trevor Lock, hero of Iranian embassy siege, dies aged 85
PC Lock was awarded for his bravery after it emerged he had tackled a gunman and saved the life of an SAS soldier.BBC News - 20h -
Nintendo announces it will release its highly anticipated Switch 2 on June 5.
Nintendo announces it will release its highly anticipated Switch 2 on June 5.ABC News - 1h -
April bill rises will hit single parents hardest, Citizens Advice warns
A series of household bills, including water, energy and council tax, increase on Tuesday.BBC News - 23h -
Minnesota Student Detained by ICE Was Not an Activist, Lawsuit Says
Lawyers and experts say the arrest last week of a University of Minnesota graduate student may signal a new front in the Trump administration’s approach to immigration.The New York Times - 1d -
Memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will be released this fall
An upcoming memoir by retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has a new title and release dateABC News - 5d -
Sony reveals Beatles cast, will release all four films in April 2028
Sony Pictures will release four films about the Beatles — one about each band member — in April 2028, the studio announced Monday at the CinemaCon trade conference.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Watch live: House convenes hearing on released JFK assassination records
The House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets is holding a hearing Tuesday afternoon on the release of former President John F. Kennedy's assassination ...The Hill - 20h -
Scientists release plans for an even bigger atom smasher to address the mysteries of physics
GENEVA — Top minds at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could vastly improve research into the remaining enigmas of physics.NBC News - 20h -
Body camera footage is released showing scene outside Gene Hackman's home
Authorities have released body camera footage from outside the home of Gene Hackman, where the actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in late FebruaryABC News - Mar. 24 -
GTA 6 Release Date Remaining A Mystery Could Be On Purpose
One of the biggest unanswered questions in all of gaming for 2025 is when GTA VI will be released. Take-Two and developer Rockstar Games have yet to announce a date, and that could be part of the ...GameSpot - 2d -
OpenAI to release open-source model as AI economics force strategic shift
OpenAI plans to release its first open-weight AI model since 2019 as economic pressures mount from competitors like DeepSeek and Meta, marking a significant strategic reversal for the company ...VentureBeat - 1d -
A court is allowing the release of most records in the Gene Hackman death investigation
A New Mexico court has cleared the way for the release of investigative records from the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, as long as depictions of the deceased couple are blocked ...ABC News - 1d -
An organ donor for his ailing brother was detained by ICE and faces deportation
José Gregorio González came from Venezuela to help his brother, who has kidney failure. Now, the brother's lifesaving transplant is at risk and his doctor warn time is running out.NBC News - 1d -
Major union launches ad campaign featuring detained Tufts student
A major labor union launched a six-figure ad campaign on Tuesday featuring Tufts University Ph.D. student Rumeysa Ozturk decrying what it called an infringement on the First Amendment. The Service ...The Hill - 21h -
Vote for the Citizen Times, Times-News boys athlete of the week for March 23-29
Vote for the WNC Week 5 spring sports athlete of the week, including top performances from Christ School, Hendersonville, Tuscola and more.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Biggest Game Releases Of April 2025
April marks the start of the second quarter of the gaming year, and this is traditionally where things really start to heat up on the calendar. This year is no different, as you can look forward ...GameSpot - 1d -
Judge blocks release of some records related to deaths of Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa
A New Mexico judge has decided to block the release of public records showing the bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa.The Hill - 1d -
Michigan Sports Writers Division 3 all-state boys basketball teams released
The second set of all-state teams for boys basketball from the Michigan Sports Writers has been released, with Division 3 athletes honored:Yahoo Sports - 20h -
Democrats decry 'sloppy and rushed' release of JFK files during task force hearing
House Democrats on Tuesday decried the Trump administration’s rollout of records related to the 1963 assassination of former President Kennedy, raising concerns about the release of personal ...The Hill - 16h -
Liverpool and PSG owners compete to buy Malaga
As reported by L’Équipe last week, Paris Saint-Germain’s Qatari Sports Investment (QSI) owners are in talks to purchase Liga 2 side Malaga, however, The Athletic understands that they may now...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Chelsea and Man City now looking at 28-year-old goalkeeper with €20m release clause
Both Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly looking at signing a 28-year-old goalkeeper who has a €20m release clause.Chelsea are going to be busy in the upcoming transfer window and they will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former Medellin Cartel boss released in Colombia after a judge rules his sentence expired
Colombian authorities have released former Medellin Cartel boss Carlos Lehder after a judge ruled that a drug trafficking sentence issued in Colombia against the 75-year-old had expiredABC News - 1d -
Scientists release plans for even bigger atom smasher along the French-Swiss border
Scientists at the world’s largest atom smasher have released a blueprint for a much bigger successor that could help solve enigmas of physics, starting in the mid-2040s at a cost of about $16 billionABC News - 1d
