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04-02-2023
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Gang-related dispute results in fatal shooting in LA parking lot
A dispute during a narcotics deal resulted in multiple suspects shooting each other in a parking lot in LA. Three victims were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, and three suspects were taken into custody. The shooting was gang-related, and two suspects may face charges after being released from medical care. Police recovered two firearms from the scene, and a vehicle involved in the shooting was tracked and stopped after a hit-and-run accident. A male suspect and a female driver were taken into custody, and the injured victim from the accident was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Federal Judge Blocks Tennessee Drag Performance Law
A federal judge in Tennessee has halted the implementation of the state's law restricting public drag performances, citing redundancy as a reason for the ruling. The law would make any adult cabaret performance on public property, or anywhere it can be viewed by minors a criminal offense. The Shelby County District Attorney didn't object to the temporary restraining order.
Pope Francis holds Palm Sunday Mass after recent hospitalization
Pope Francis celebrated Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square just days after being released from the hospital. Despite hoarseness in his voice, the pope read a 15-minute-long homily, which focused on various forms of pain, love, and rejection. Francis also spoke about the abandonment many feel, referencing a homeless man who recently died under the colonnade circling St. Peter's Square. The pope then conducted a procession, greeting the cardinals one by one, and waving to the faithful. This event opened a heavy schedule for Holy Week appointments.
Tragic incident: Two killed and one injured in hot air balloon crash near Teotihuacan, Mexico
Two people have been killed and a child injured after a hot air balloon crashed near the pre-Hispanic ruin site of Teotihuacan, just north of Mexico City. The area is a popular location for balloon rides. According to officials in the state of Mexico, which borders the capital, the girl suffered burns and a broken arm. The dead were listed as a male, 50, and a woman, 38. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Teotihuacan, once a large city that housed over 100,000 inhabitants, was abandoned before the rise of the Aztecs in the 14th century.
Protests in Israel Against Plan to Weaken Supreme Court
Protesters in Tel Aviv and other towns demonstrated against the Israeli government's plans to weaken the Supreme Court by giving Netanyahu and his allies the final say in appointing the nation's judges and limiting the court's ability to review laws. The plan has plunged Israel into a domestic crisis, with business leaders, economists and security chiefs warning against autocracy. Fighter pilots and reservists have threatened not to work, and the country's currency has declined in value. While Netanyahu has delayed the plan, protest organizers vow to keep up the pressure to scrap it.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visits Guatemala to strengthen ties
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited Guatemala to reinforce ties with the country and protect diplomatic relationships with other Latin American countries as China injects money into the region and puts pressure on countries to abandon Taiwan. Tsai thanked Guatemala’s government, calling it an ally and partner, and also visited a hospital in the western part of the country that received a Taiwanese donation. Guatemala is one of the few countries that recognizes Taiwan as a sovereign state.
Tragedy in Illinois after historic theater roof collapse during heavy metal concert
One person died and over 40 were injured when the roof of the Apollo Theatre in Illinois collapsed while the venue was hosting a heavy metal concert. A 50-year-old man died at the scene and amongst those transported to hospital were two with life-threatening injuries, two with severe injuries, 18 with moderate injuries and five with minor injuries. Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle said: "We are very fortunate in certain situations. It is still a tragedy." The incident occurred when a tornado hit the city, causing damage to buildings and downing trees and cars.
Tragic Car Accident Leaves Three Dead in Daytona Beach
A car accident in Daytona Beach, Florida has left three people dead and two injured. The five individuals were all in the same car, and three died instantly, while the others were rushed to the hospital. The cause of the accident is still unknown.
ICC Seeks Arrest of Putin on War Crimes Charges Amid Tensions
The International Criminal Court decision to seek Russian president Vladimir Putin's arrest is driven by the conflicting relationship between justice and peace. Judges in The Hague found Putin and his commissioner for children's rights responsible for war crimes – specifically the unlawful deportation and unlawful transfer of children from occupied Ukraine areas to Russia. Other world leaders have faced justice in international courts, such as Slobodan Milosevic in The Hague after losing power. Although Putin sitting in court may seem unlikely, some analysts suspect the hanging warrant on Putin could provide an incentive to prolong the fighting. Hungary has criticised the warrants, stating they lead towards escalation and not peace.
Red Bull’s Verstappen takes chaotic win in Melbourne
Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, where only 12 of the 20 starters finished the race after two red flags. Lewis Hamilton drove superbly to finish second in his Mercedes, while Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso took third spot on the podium. Verstappen was pleased with his victory but was confused about the decision to issue a red flag after a crash rather than deploy a safety car. The race was described as messy and there were several incidents, resulting in cars crashing and drivers picking up penalties.