Sunday, April 27
Yoav Gallant resigned from the Knesset after 45 years of service, criticizing the acceleration of a conscription law by Netanyahu's government, which exempts most ultra-Orthodox youth from military service. Gallant believes this law undermines the needs of the IDF and Israel’s security. He remains committed to the Likud's ideological and Zionist principles.
Two deadly incidents in New Orleans and Las Vegas involved vehicles rented through the peer-to-peer carsharing app Turo. Shamsud-Din Jabbar drove a rented truck through Bourbon Street, killing 15, while a Cybertruck exploded outside Trump Hotel, killing the driver. Turo is cooperating with authorities in investigations. Both incidents raise safety concerns about such platforms.
A US Army veteran drove a pickup truck displaying the Isis flag into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's, killing 15 people before police fatally shot him. President Biden condemned the act and confirmed the driver, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was inspired by Isis. Authorities are investigating possible connections to another recent incident in Las Vegas.
Donald and Melania Trump celebrated New Year’s Eve at Mar-a-Lago with son Donald Trump Jr. sharing a lively Instagram video. The event featured music, with Trump Sr. dancing to 'YMCA' and Elon Musk also attending. Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump performed on stage. The couple’s festive attire and notable guests made the night memorable.
The post comes as UnitedHealthcare is the target of public outrage because of its high denial of claims. Its 50-year-old CEO Brian Thompson was killed on December 4 in New York by accused Luigi Mangione, who was hailed as a hero by the disgruntled customers of the insurance company. 26-year-old Luigi Mangione was never a customer of UnitedHealthcare but he chose Thompson as his company deemed fit for his target.
Musk posted on X, questioning Starmer’s accountability for the CPS’s inaction, and criticized Labour MP Jess Phillips for her reluctance to push for further investigation. "Who was the head of the CPS when rape gangs were allowed to exploit young girls without facing justice? Keir Starmer, 2008–2013," Musk wrote. He implied that exposing these failings would reflect poorly on Starmer, now leader of the Labour Party as well the premier.
