Max Walker - Journalist at Newswize

05 Apr

AG Pam Bondi restores Mel Gibson’s gun rights after 10 years

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to reportedly restore actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights will following a controversial decision. The move, approved along with similar rights restorations for nine other individuals, comes despite Gibson’s past domestic violence conviction and has already sparked ethical concerns within the Justice Department. According to The…

05 Apr

The chilling words teen uttered after stabbing Texas football star Austin Metcalf — who died in twin brother’s arms

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A 17-year-old Texas teenager has been charged in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, a high school junior, during a track meet in Frisco. The alleged attacker, identified as Karmelo Anthony, admitted to the killing during his arrest but claimed it was done in self-defense, according to an arrest affidavit…

05 Apr

Vietnam offers 0% US import tariffs, Cambodia cuts to 5%

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Vietnam has offered 0% tariffs on U.S. goods in an effort to avoid steep reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, who recently announced a sweeping tariff policy hitting dozens of trade partners. Cambodia also responded, proposing to reduce tariffs to 5% and requesting a delay in the new U.S.…

04 Apr

Trump extends TikTok deadline for 75 days

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President Donald Trump extends the deadline for China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok, allowing the popular video-sharing app to remain active in the U.S. until mid-June. Announcing the move on Truth Social Friday, Trump said the deal “requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed.” The extension gives ByteDance…

04 Apr

Russell Brand charged with rape, sexual assault

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Russell Brand has been formally charged with five counts of rape and sexual assault by London’s Metropolitan Police. Authorities announced the charges on Friday, which include one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The alleged incidents occurred…

04 Apr

China retaliates with 34% tariffs on US imports

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China announced on Friday that it will impose a 34% tariffs on US goods, mirroring the same tariff rate recently enacted by President Donald Trump under his reciprocal tariff strategy. The new tariffs are set to take effect on April 10, according to The Wall Street Journal. “China played it…

03 Apr

Washington, D.C. mass stabbing: Several injured, suspect arrested

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Several people were injured in a mass stabbing incident in Northeast Washington, D.C., prompting a heavy police response. The attack occurred near Montello Avenue and Simms Place NE. Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the incident on social media, stating, “MPD…

03 Apr

Dr. Oz confirmed by Senate as CMS Administrator in 53-45 vote

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, widely known as “Dr. Oz” from his television career, has been confirmed by the Senate as the new administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The Senate voted 53-45 along party lines to approve Oz’s nomination, placing the thoracic surgeon in charge of overseeing…

02 Apr

Judge dismisses NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ corruption case

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A federal judge has officially dismissed the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, putting an end to months of legal uncertainty. Judge Dale Ho granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) request to drop all charges but did so “with prejudice,” meaning Adams cannot be retried on…

02 Apr

Amazon and OnlyFans make a bid to buy TikTok as deadline nears

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With the deadline for TikTok to secure a buyer fast approaching some massive companies like Amazon and OnlyFans made a bid to buy the platform. Amazon and a consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are the latest to express interest in acquiring TikTok ahead of the April 5 deadline.…