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Trump claims Russia and Ukraine agree to energy ceasefire, but Zelenskyy says that’s ‘news for me’

Trump made a similar announcement a month ago, only for the two sides to continue their aerial attacks on each other’s energy facilities

Donald Trumppresident
Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine,
Donald Trumppresident
I suggest they get a new leader who can make a deal because he could have made many deals and for some reason he never does,
But if Russians agree to an energy ceasefire Ukraine will agree,

Saudi airport struck again a day after deadly attack

Fawaz Gergesamerican academic
The Houthis are determined to fight to the end,
Now it’s the time to activate what this alliance treaty involves,
Donald Trumppresident
We’re gonna look at it.”
There is a whole lot that America can deliver,
But I doubt very much whether there is an answer or even a military solution to the Yemeni conflict,
It doesn’t have to be in the form of going all out against the Houthis, but American sharing of intelligence, America providing the best of defense systems against Houthi’s drones and missiles is needed, and I think if that is delivered, Saudi Arabia and the rest can defend themselves,

What to know about Pope Leo’s lung surgery

The Vatican didn’t say what type of lung surgery the pontiff will undergo, but that the “small, localized nodule” was found in his lung during recent medical tests

Ankit Bharatdr.
When doctors decide to proceed directly to surgery rather than first obtaining a biopsy, it can suggest a higher level of concern on the lung scan,
Ankit Bharatdr.
Given the pope’s age, his recovery could be slower than that of a younger, otherwise healthy patient,

Lawmakers push back on Trump’s fuel deal with Russia

The move sparked sharp condemnation from Ukraine and critics of the Trump administration

Thom Tillisunited States Senator
I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law,
If the president wants my support, which I believe he should get for funding military operations and year-end funding beyond baseline funding, I think the president needs to understand this is a problem, and I’m not the only Republican concerned with this,
This is not who we are, and it’s another example of why Pete Hegseth, in all of his bravado, needs to get the hell out of the Department of Defense because he is a failed leader, and we need strong leadership supporting President Trump right now,
Kristen Welkermoderator
I believe that he may be.”
The Fort Hood shooter should be put to death, but there’s a way to deal with this that’s proper, and there’s a way to deal with this that’s more improper than I have ever observed in my life,

Polish police arrest a man suspected of planning to attack Prime Minister Donald Tusk

In September, Tusk warned about likely intensified hybrid attacks by Russia on NATO’s eastern flank

Flash flood hits northern Nepal, damaging bridges and sweeping away homes

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority evacuated villagers and warned others to move to safer areas while remaining on alert until late Sunday

Deadly attack on Saudi airport, and Hurricane Isaias leaves four dead: Weekend Rundown

An unidentified projectile struck Saudi Arabia’s main international airport Sunday, injuring people a day after a deadly missile attack at the same site raised questions about whether the United States would join another conflict in the region

Pope Leo XIVpope
It was detected at a very early stage and is well localized,
Thom Tillisunited States Senator from North Carolina since 2015
I do believe there’s a legitimate case for saying the president’s not following the law,
Donald Trump has already threatened to do what he did in 2020, which is deny the outcomes of an election,
Donald Trumppresident
Of course I will. But we don’t want cheating.”
Donald Trumppresident
We may. We’re gonna look at it,

Isaias moves north into Appalachians and mid-Atlantic; Southern California battered by Rachel

Philippe Papinfrench historian
We’re expecting that heavy rainfall to continue here across the central Appalachians into the mid-Atlantic here during the day on Sunday, and we’re still expecting isolated flash and urban flooding, and there may be also some residual gusty winds associated with the system as it continues to kind of move up the spine of the Appalachian Mountains,

Justice Department investigating major TV networks over suspending pool coverage of Trump

The pool is a rotating group of networks that share duties of recording the president’s activities during public appearances and travel

Members of the television press pool have proudly boycotted covering White House events. Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act,”
The public has a vital interest in receiving accurate, independent information about its government. No administration should restrict a news organization because it objects to its reporting.”

Christa Pike, who survived an execution attempt, is discharged from hospital, attorney says

She is grateful to the first responders and her medical team for their care in these extraordinary circumstances,

Trump says he’ll decide whether to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

There are two thoughts: don’t show it and show it. Cause you know, by showing it, maybe other people won’t be doing what he did. So I’ll make a decision ultimately. I know what the military would like to do, but I’ll make a decision,
Rob Bresnahanx. Representative
An execution shouldn’t be a live-streamed spectacle. The focus should be on justice for the victims and their families, not turning an execution into entertainment. Their pain deserves respect, not a public show.”
He’s a vicious killer — killed 13 people in cold blood, wounded over 20, some of those people will never have their lives back in a true sense.”

Pope Leo declares death penalty ‘inadmissible’ as his native U.S. plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIVpope
The common good can be safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to capital punishment,
Pietro Parolintop deputy, Cardinal
The Church's position is one of total opposition to the death penalty; it is incompatible with human dignity and serves as no deterrent…,
In no way can Hasan's actions be condoned but this decision is a barbaric promotion of a culture of death and must be reconsidered,
Pope Leo XIVpope
If any of you fear being abandoned by everyone, know that God will never abandon you, and that the church will stand by your side,

Shooter kills 8 at family home in Pennsylvania before turning gun on self, Erie police say

Officials did not specify whether the shooter was included in the death toll

My heart breaks for this family,... Lori and I are praying for their loved ones and the entire Erie community.”

South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran war, AI and Trump in fiery debate

Annie Andrewssenate candidates Democrat
South Carolina, if your surgeon said that appendectomies aren’t really his thing, would you still hand him a scalpel? No,
Grahamrepublican
But talking about not my thing, let’s talk about what’s not your thing. Your thing apparently is not being honest with the people of South Carolina. At least I’m honest. If I don’t know something, I am glad to say it, and I’ll say it again tonight,
Grahamrepublican
You called it the one big, ugly bill, so here you are deceiving the people of South Carolina,
Grahamrepublican
Annie Andrews will not stand up to the Socialist Democratic Party; she’s only going to join them,
Annie Andrewssenate candidates Democrat
The war is the exact reason we now have record-high gas and diesel prices. Farmers are getting crushed, and everything costs more,
Grahamrepublican
Under her Bernie Sanders plan, a two-year moratorium, that is dangerous to the national security of our country, because in two years China is going to be so far ahead [that] we are going to be in so much trouble,
Unfortunately, my opponent is in the race to do what Washington insiders tell her,

Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately

The suit was one of several similar complaints — including one by the Democratic National Committee — that were filed in an effort to get the ads off the air

Virginia Kase Solomóncommon Cause President and CEO
We won’t stop until this administration is held fully accountable, and no president from any party can waste and abuse taxpayer funds for propaganda ever again,
We are pleased the court acted swiftly to prevent more taxpayer dollars from being used for such blatantly unlawful political propaganda,
Jennifer L. Rochonu.S. District Judge
Plaintiffs have demonstrated that they are likely to succeed on the merits, will suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction, the balance of the equities tips in their favor, and an injunction serves the public interest,

Pennsylvania shooter who killed 8 was family’s patriarch, father of slain toddler says

The 45-year-old gunman took his own life

Words can’t even explain what I’m going through right now,
They were a lovely family. Who would have thought this would ever happen?”
Rick Loraherie Police Chief
They knew something was going on at that house,
Out of respect for the victims and the families, I will not discuss the details of what our officers encountered inside that home,
Forever In My Heart.”
I think that was a front for him,
But I want our community to understand the gravity of what happened and the profound impact this tragedy has had on those involved and on our community as a whole,

Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store snubbed her. The shop says the item she wanted wasn’t for sale.

But the business at the center of her now-viral complaint offered a different explanation

Wow, dude. You’re an idiot and just lost a huge sale,
However, the negative experience Kelly described on twitter would resonate with anyone who has ever felt judged in a shop,
Imagine our surprise when our small local business was suddenly attacked by 8 million people who have never visited our store,
We’re going to keep our heads down and hopefully, we can clear things up with Kelly someday,

The 49ers look like the NFL’s best team after surviving a heavyweight fight

There’s a long way to go, but the 49ers are now 5-0 for the third time under coach Kyle Shanahan — and the last two times they were still playing in February

Kyle Shanahancoach
I thought Brock did an unbelievable job finding a way there to win at the end,
Kyle Shanahancoach
We got a bunch of warriors,
We knew it was going to be a dogfight. They’re a great team, and we came out here and showed we’re a great team as well.”

Hurricane Simon pounds resorts and vulnerable towns along Mexico’s Pacific coast

This could mean Simon maintains its extremely dangerous strength, sustaining winds of 150 mph (240 kph)

Just stay in the hotel and look out the window hopefully,
We’re expecting catastrophic wind and life-threatening storm surge impacts along that west central coast of Mexico where the hurricane warning is currently in effect,
This rainfall will produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain,
Simon is very close to the coast of Mexico this morning,

We just witnessed the most mind-boggling ending of the NFL season

When the snap that left the entire NFL in disbelief began Sunday, Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was supposed to do one of two things, Commanders coach Dan Quinn said — throw the ball out of bounds, or spike it into the turf

Dan Quinn (American football)coach
I’m saying, we don’t need to gain any more (yards to make the field goal shorter),
Jayden DanielsqB
We got to stop the clock,
Dan Quinn (American football)coach
Leaving tonight with a tie feels like a loss,
Dan Quinn (American football)coach
I’m gutted for our team,
Chris Myersfox broadcaster
They don’t have a timeout,