Day: April 20, 2025

Another state confirms measles case with infected child its first of year

4:12 am April 20, 2025

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently reported the state’s first measles case of the year, identifying the patient as a child under 4 years old who recently traveled internationally. While the department released limited information about the patient, it confirmed the child lives in the northwest region. Health officials are coordinating efforts to identify […]

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo: reports

3:58 am April 20, 2025

At least 148 people were found dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a motorized wooden boat caught fire and capsized, media reports citing local officials said on Friday. The boat was carrying as many as 500 passengers, including women and children, when it overturned in the Congo River located in the country’s northwest […]

Protesters target Trump admin policies with march to White House, demonstrations throughout country

3:57 am April 20, 2025

As families gathered for Easter egg hunts Saturday, thousands of protesters took to the streets in what organizers called “A National Day of Action.” From Anchorage to Atlanta, demonstrators rallied in all 50 states and U.S. territories, targeting President Donald Trump‘s policies. The protests by the “50501” movement — 50 states, one capital — were […]

Illinois trans athlete policy brewing conflict within state

3:37 am April 20, 2025

Illinois has become the latest blue state to ensure transgender athletes can play girls sports. Republicans in the state are aggressively trying to change that. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced it will not comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order to keep trans athletes out of girls and women’s sports. In a public […]

Chris Matthews says Trump is doing same thing Hitler did ‘in the Holocaust’ with Abrego Garcia

3:30 am April 20, 2025

Former MSNBC host Chris Matthews told Jim Acosta on “The Jim Acosta Show” podcast Friday that President Donald Trump is doing the same thing Hitler did “during the Holocaust” by deporting alleged MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. During their discussion, Matthews told Acosta he had “a nasty one” for him after Acosta mentioned that […]