Unbiased headline news – Protesters blocked a major Tel Aviv highway after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant Tuesday night, appointing Foreign Minister Israel Katz in his place.
Thousands of demonstrators obstructed traffic, ignited bonfires, and set up barricades on Tel Aviv’s Ayalon Highway, the city’s main thoroughfare, in response to Gallant’s ousting. Approximately 2,000 Israelis participated in the impromptu demonstration, waving Israeli flags and yellow banners in solidarity with hostages still held in Gaza.
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French and Dutch authorities have raided Netflix offices in Paris and Amsterdam as part of a dual tax fraud probe targeting the streaming giant.
Officials from both countries announced they have cooperated on the Netflix tax investigation since it was discreetly initiated in 2022. Although Netflix has not commented on the recent raids, the company has previously stated it is adhering to the tax regulations in each country involved.
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The United States and the Republic of Korea reached an agreement this month to enhance collaboration between the civil nuclear energy sectors of both nations.
The countries signed a “memorandum of understanding” that addresses nuclear exports and collaborative efforts, as confirmed by a U.S. Department of Energy statement. U.S. and South Korean officials emphasized their shared dedication to promoting peaceful nuclear energy while maintaining “the highest standards of nonproliferation, safety, safeguards, and security.”
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A federal judge has ordered former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to appear in court this week to clarify why he allegedly concealed his assets.
Giuliani has not transferred any property to former election workers Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, as required under a $148 million judgment issued last month. Last year, a judge found that Giuliani had defamed the mother-daughter duo by falsely accusing them of election fraud in Georgia’s Fulton County during the 2020 election.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that starting in 2027, schools will be prohibited from charging processing fees to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
School districts currently partner with processors to provide cashless payment systems for families, but these companies often add “processing fees” per transaction. By law, eligible students should pay no more than 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch, but with fees, families can end up paying as much as 10 times those amounts.
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Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, co-founder of The Home Depot and a prominent billionaire philanthropist and Republican donor, has passed away at the age of 95.
Marcus died in Boca Raton, Florida, surrounded by family, according to a Home Depot representative. He led the company through rapid expansion as CEO for its first two decades and remained board chairman until 2002. In recent years, he was known for his outspoken support of former President Donald Trump.
