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News in English (USA) / 13.02.2025

Concerns Mount Over USAID Funding Cuts and Its Global Impact

13.02.2025, 10:00

A wave of uncertainty follows significant cuts to USAID, with reports indicating that $489 million worth of food aid could spoil due to a funding freeze, leaving thousands of tons of food stuck at ports and warehouses. Critics argue that the dismantling of USAID will not only harm U.S. interests but...

Federal Buyout Program Under Trump Faces Legal Scrutiny as Thousands Accept Offers

13.02.2025, 08:00

A U.S. judge has cleared the way for the Trump administration’s buyout plan for federal workers, which aims to reduce the federal workforce through deferred resignations, to proceed. This decision comes as approximately 75,000 federal employees have accepted buyout offers in an initiative that has...

Kadarius Toney Arrested for Allegedly Strangling Woman

13.02.2025, 07:00

NFL wide receiver Kadarius Toney, a former first-round draft pick and two-time Super Bowl champion, has been arrested in Georgia on charges of allegedly strangling a woman during a domestic dispute. Toney, a free agent and ex-players for the Giants, Browns, and Chiefs, faces serious allegations...

US State Department Plans $400 Million Purchase of Armored Teslas Amid Budget Cuts

13.02.2025, 07:00

The US State Department is reportedly in the process of awarding a significant contract worth $400 million for armored Tesla Cybertrucks, a move anticipated to take place under the Trump administration. However, there are concerns surrounding potential conflicts of interest as Elon Musk, CEO of...

Resignation of Maryland U.S. Attorney Amid Trump Administration Shakeup

13.02.2025, 07:00

The Trump administration has initiated a significant reshuffle within the Justice Department, sending termination letters to several U.S. attorneys appointed by the Biden administration. Among those resigning is Erek L. Barron, the first Black U.S. Attorney for Maryland, who announced that his...

Former Las Cruces Officer Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter in Fatal Shooting Incident

13.02.2025, 05:00

A New Mexico jury has convicted former Las Cruces police officer Brad Lunsford of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Presley Eze, a Black man, at a gas station. The trial revealed contrasting accounts from witnesses, including testimony from another officer present during the incident....

Global Concerns Over US Aid Cuts Impacting HIV/AIDS Relief Efforts

13.02.2025, 05:00

The ongoing freeze of USAID funding affects fifty countries and causes alarm among global health leaders, including the WHO chief and UNAIDS, who warn that the cuts could lead to a surge in HIV infections and the potential death of millions. Specific crises have emerged, notably in Uganda, where the...

Trump Administration Claws Back $80 Million in FEMA Funding for NYC Migrant Services

13.02.2025, 05:00

In a significant move, the Trump administration has revoked $80 million in FEMA funding initially allocated to New York City to support services for migrants. This decision has drawn sharp criticism from NYC Comptroller Lander, who has vowed to pursue aggressive legal action in response to the...

Major Storm Approaches California with Increased Flood and Mudslide Risks

13.02.2025, 05:00

California is on high alert as the biggest storm of the year is set to batter the region, bringing significant rainfall, flooding, and mudslide risks, particularly in areas recently affected by wildfires. Evacuation warnings have been issued for residents in burn scar regions such as parts of Los...

Trump Administration Faces Pressure Over Immigration Deportation Numbers

13.02.2025, 03:00

In a bid to increase the pace of deportations, top officials within ICE have been reassigned amid ongoing frustrations from the Trump administration regarding inadequate immigration arrest numbers. Reports indicate that the White House is not satisfied with the number of arrests made by ICE,...

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