Unbiased headline news for Tuesday March 5, 2024 – Haiti finds itself in a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew following a surge in violence triggered by armed gangs attacking the country’s two largest prisons, resulting in the release of numerous inmates.
The Haitian government initiated the 72-hour state of emergency on Sunday evening, coupled with a curfew spanning from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. The decision aims “to restore order and take appropriate measures to regain control of the situation,” as stated in a press release.
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In a groundbreaking move, France has become the world’s first country to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right. This historic development occurred with French lawmakers overwhelmingly supporting the bill in a 780 to 72 vote, influenced by the U.S. decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
The legislation grants women a “guaranteed freedom” to decide for themselves whether abortion is the right choice. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, addressing Congress Hall, emphasized the nation’s “moral debt” to women who endured illegal abortions in the past.
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The United States and South Korea have launched an 11-day joint military exercise, featuring intensified field training drills and a focus on countering threats from North Korea, which possesses nuclear capabilities.
The annual Freedom Shield exercise, encompassing both computer-simulated and field-based training, commenced as scheduled, confirmed a spokesman from the South Korean Defense Ministry. This year’s iteration includes 48 joint field drills, nearly doubling the number from the previous year, and will run until March 14.
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Despite its vast population of nearly 22 million, Mexico City grapples with dwindling water supplies.
The Water Basin Organization of the Valley of Mexico revealed concerns last week, indicating that the ominous “day zero,” when the Cutzamala System might no longer provide sufficient water for residents, could arrive on June 26 and extend until September.
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Allen Weisselberg, the former chief financial officer of the family real estate company of ex-President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to perjury charges arising from his testimony during Trump’s civil fraud trial.
Weisselberg openly acknowledges engaging in conduct related to sworn testimony on May 12, 2023, and Oct. 10, 2023, specifically regarding the dimensions of Trump’s triplex on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. When queried about his plea, the Manhattan judge inquired, “Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty?” during Weisselberg’s court appearance.
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In a pre-dawn gunfight near Santa Rosa in Sonoma County, four Northern California sheriff’s deputies sustained injuries, with one in critical condition, as they confronted a suspect who had led them on a car chase and repeatedly fired at them. The suspect ultimately died in a crash, as reported by authorities.
The shooting transpired shortly after midnight local time, and the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the suspect’s demise following the vehicle crash.
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A recent lawsuit alleges that a falling utility pole was the cause of the devastating 1 million-acre Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle.
A series of wildfires, scorching over 1.2 million acres in the Panhandle over the past week, prompted the legal action. The plaintiff is suing the Southwestern Public Service Company, asserting that human error led to the Smokehouse Creek fire, resulting in the destruction of her home.
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Apple faces a substantial fine of nearly 2 billion dollars from the European Union for exploiting its market dominance to detrimentally impact music streaming apps and their users.
The tech giant, with its proprietary music streaming service, is accused of hindering rival companies from promoting alternative and more affordable products outside of Apple’s App Store, according to the top EU antitrust regulator. The regulator stated, “For a decade, Apple abused its dominant position in the market for the distribution of music streaming apps through the App Store.”
