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Today’s Rundown:
- U.S. JOB CUTS SURGE 245% IN FEBRUARY DUE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT LAYOFFS: In February 2025, the United States experienced a significant surge in job cuts, with announced layoffs totaling 172,017—the highest monthly figure since July 2020 and the largest February total since 2009.
- TRUMP PAUSES AUTO TARIFFS ON CANADA AND MEXICO: This decision marks a significant policy shift, as the tariffs were initially imposed just days earlier, leading to market volatility and concerns among businesses.
- TRUMP ISSUES ‘LAST WARNING’ TO HAMAS TO RELEASE ALL HOSTAGES AS U.S. HOLDS DIRECT TALKS: This warning comes amid direct negotiations between U.S. officials and Hamas representatives, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. In response, Hamas has dismissed the President’s threats, maintaining that they will only release the hostages in exchange for a lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- LESOTHO RESPONDS AFTER TRUMP CLAIMS ‘NOBODY HAS HEARD OF THE COUNTRY’: Lesotho’s Foreign Minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, expressed shock and insult at Trump’s remarks, emphasizing that Lesotho is a sovereign nation deserving of respect. He highlighted the longstanding diplomatic relations between the two countries, noting that the U.S. maintains an embassy in Lesotho.
- SPACEX LOSES ANOTHER STARSHIP IN LATEST TEST LAUNCH: The mission aimed to advance the development of Starship, envisioned as a fully reusable spacecraft capable of carrying humans and cargo to destinations like the Moon and Mars.
- LOUISIANA COLLEGE STUDENT’S DEATH INVESTIGATED AS POSSIBLE FRATERNITY HAZING INCIDENT: Initial reports indicated that Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old mechanical engineering junior at Southern University, collapsed during an early morning ritual at North Sherwood Forest Community Park. However, subsequent investigations revealed that the incident occurred at a warehouse where pledges were subjected to physical blows. Wilson suffered a seizure after being punched in the chest, leading to his collapse.
- FIGHTER JET ACCIDENTALLY BOMBS VILLAGE IN SOUTH KOREA, INJURING 15 DURING MILITARY DRILL: This mishap resulted in injuries to 15 civilians, including two serious cases, and caused significant damage to homes, a church, and other structures.
- TEENAGER TACKLED BY PASSENGERS AFTER ALLEGEDLY BREACHING SECURITY AND BOARDING FLIGHT WITH A GUN: At Australia’s Avalon Airport near Melbourne, a 17-year-old male breached security by cutting through a perimeter fence and boarded a Jetstar Airways flight bound for Sydney while armed with a loaded shotgun. Disguised in a high-visibility vest and tool belt, the teenager was confronted by a flight attendant, prompting passengers and crew to intervene. Barry Clark, a former boxer and passenger, swiftly tackled the individual, with assistance from the pilot and other passengers, successfully disarming him before police arrived.
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