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The Greenlandic government rejected Greenland Energy's drilling plans due to insufficient time to assess the impact. Work may not begin before the winter of 2027, contradicting the predictions of Trump's envoy.
The Board of Peace, created by Trump, has signed a contract with the American company Arkel International to build a base for the Moroccan contingent. The facility is designed to accommodate 150 military personnel and will be located near the border with Israel.
Tropical Storm "Bertha" made landfall for the second time near the Texas-Louisiana border, causing flooding and heavy rains. Wind speeds dropped to 65 km/h, with further weakening forecast.
Tropical cyclone approaching the US Gulf Coast, storm surge warning issued. Wind speed reaches 55 km/h, expected to strengthen to tropical storm level.
The U. S. has named the eight people killed in the B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base. The victims include four active-duty service members, one reservist, and three civilian specialists.
A 43-year-old Georgian citizen has died at an ICE center in Louisiana. This is the second death at the facility in two months amid criticism of medical care.
Jeff Landry will visit Greenland in May to participate in a business conference. Previously, Trump stated the need for U.S. control over this territory.
A US court has banned sending abortion pills by mail. The drug manufacturer is appealing this decision to the country's Supreme Court.
In Shreveport, an assailant killed eight children aged 1 to 14. Police shot the attacker while he was attempting to escape in a stolen car.
15 people were injured after a car drove into a festival in New Iberia. Police have apprehended a suspect and believe the incident was not intentional.
Trump announced the deployment of the hospital ship USNS Mercy to Greenland to provide medical assistance to local residents. This initiative is being implemented in partnership with Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.
Meta has cut annual stock option payouts by approximately 5% for most of its employees. This comes amid investments in artificial intelligence and the construction of data centers.
A devastating storm system with tornadoes and squally winds hit Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida. Thousands of households were left without power, but there were no fatalities.
A horrific winter storm in the US has caused at least 38 deaths in 14 states, including New York, Texas, and Tennessee. Extremely low temperatures and power outages persist in the central and eastern parts of the country.
A powerful storm in the US has killed at least 14 people and left hundreds of thousands without electricity. Over 10,000 flights have been canceled, and schools and roads across the country are closed.
Airlines canceled over 13,000 flights across the US for the weekend due to a powerful winter storm. This is the largest number of canceled flights in a single day since the start of the COVID pandemic.
A powerful winter storm has swept across the US, causing snow, ice, and power outages. Over 9,000 flights have been canceled, and 16 states have declared a state of emergency.
A massive winter storm has gripped the US, causing extreme snowfall and low temperatures, threatening "frost quakes" in Chicago. Authorities are deploying the National Guard, preparing to mitigate the consequences of the disaster.
A Greenlandic tourism company has withdrawn an invitation to Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry after objections from a dog sled racing association. The association considers external political pressure and the participation of foreign politicians in traditional races unacceptable.
The US plans to exchange heavy Venezuelan oil for American medium crude to replenish strategic reserves. Venezuelan oil will be transported to Louisiana, and companies will be provided with American medium sour crude.
The Trump administration has developed a plan to reform the immigrant detention system, envisioning the conversion of industrial warehouses into deportation centers. The new system is designed to accommodate over 80,000 people simultaneously, with a network of seven "super-warehouses" and 16 smaller facilities.
Donald Trump has once again expressed his desire for the US to control Greenland, citing its importance for national security. This comes after the appointment of Jeff Landry as a special envoy to the island.
Denmark reacted to the appointment of the US special envoy to Greenland, emphasizing respect for territorial integrity. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen stressed that everyone must respect the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.
US President Trump has appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the US special envoy to Greenland, underscoring intentions to strengthen US influence in the Arctic. This decision raises questions, as Landry only took office as governor of Louisiana in January 2024.
U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers detained Bruna Ferreira, the mother of the son of White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt's brother. The woman arrived in the U.S. as a child, and her lawyer claims she was in the process of obtaining a green card.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, allegedly took a green Galvan "Ushuaia" dress worth $1,695 after a Variety cover shoot in 2022. The controversy erupted after the dress was spotted in the trailer for her new show, with sources offering differing accounts of events.
The first chartering of a tanker for gas supply to Ukraine by sea from the USA is reported. Approximately 100 million cubic meters of natural gas were delivered to the LNG terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania.
Prince Harry apologized to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap at a baseball game, explaining it was due to "pressure. " He attended the 2025 World Series game with Meghan Markle, where he supported the Dodgers, which caused dissatisfaction among Canadian fans.
One of the monkeys that escaped after a truck overturned in Mississippi was shot by a woman. She feared for the safety of her children, as monkeys can be carriers of diseases.
1994 Olympic figure skating champion Oksana Baiul is selling her Shreveport home for $1. 195 million. She is moving to Las Vegas to work for the Vegas Golden Knights club, as she was unable to open her own figure skating school in Louisiana.