Leaders in Tennessee are calling for action after the unthinkable school shooting in Nashville. Seven people, including the shooter, were killed in the attack, leaving a community in mourning. East Tennessee leaders, including Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon, expressed their sadness and called for common-sense gun safety measures to prevent similar tragedies. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee even established a fund to support the healing process for those affected by the shooting. Authorities have not shared the identities of the victims or shooter at this time. Representative Bob Freeman, a Nashville Democrat, called for action after the shooting, saying, “It is time to pull together and provide all the love and support that we can to those affected by this terrible catastrophe. It is time for serious action.” Meanwhile, the Tennessee Senate decided to cancel their floor debates to address the shooting. As the community continues to grieve and leaders call for action, the entire state of Tennessee is left wondering what measures will be taken to keep students safe and prevent another tragedy like this from happening again.

Mass protests and strikes have brought Israel to a standstill, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to pause the controversial judicial overhaul legislation until the next session of the Knesset. The strikes and protests were sparked by Netanyahu's decision to fire his defense minister after he spoke out against the far-reaching legislation. Under the legislation, the government would have more control over the appointment of judges, and parliament would gain power to override Supreme Court decisions, threatens the foundations of Israeli democracy according to its opponents.

The nation's largest labor union called an end to the strike after Netanyahu's announcement, but warned there would be more if the "prime minister returns to aggressive legislation." Israeli embassies and consulates abroad were closed on Monday as workers complied with the general strike called by the Histadrut, the main labor union. Netanyahu's assumption that the public would acquiesce in his transparent attempt to extricate himself from his legal troubles has proven to be a miscalculation. Since January, a protest movement spontaneously emerged, drawing tens of thousands initially, and now hundreds of thousands. The collapse of the two-state solution and the threat to democracy from a new governing coalition have made Israel unrecognizable now.

The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments on Monday about whether or not a federal law that criminalizes the act of "encouraging" undocumented immigrants to enter or remain in the country is unconstitutional. Advocates of overturning the law argue that the legal definition of "encourage" is vague and overly broad, and could prevent people from engaging in constitutionally-protected speech. Opponents of the challenge argue that the law has been in place for 70 years and has yet to interfere with free speech protections. The case was brought to the court after defendant Helaman Hansen was found guilty of encouraging over 400 non-citizens to come or remain in the US illegally by defrauding them of more than $1.8 million. A jury found Hansen guilty of encouraging two counts of illegal immigration as well as conducting multiple counts of mail and wire fraud. In 2019, an appeals court overturned the immigration charges holding that the term "encourage" can apply to plenty of lawful immigration advice and advocacy activities.

On Monday, California lawmakers approved Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to increase transparency in the oil industry. The bill, SBX1-2, aims to prevent gas price spikes from draining consumers' wallets. It forces the industry to disclose pricing decisions and the basis of their maintenance decisions to state officials, making the market more transparent. It also provides the California Energy Commission powers to set a cap and impose penalties if oil company profits are deemed excessive. While the legislation does not impose a cap on oil refinery profits or penalize the industry, it prohibits regulators from imposing any limit that drives up gas prices. Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, who argued that Californians often paid $2.60 more per gallon than residents of other states, described the situation as unacceptable. Some Democrats declined to vote, and Republicans reacted negatively, with Assemblymember Vince Fong calling it a "senseless attack on domestic energy production." Supporters believe the new law's transparency will deter price gouging and prevent spikes. Giving regulators the ability to set penalty costs may also encourage companies to keep prices low. The new division within the California Energy Commission will evaluate reams of new information the industry will send to it. The governor is scheduled to sign the bill on Tuesday.

Former President Donald Trump faces potential criminal charges in New York because of hush money payments he allegedly paid adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Furthermore, Trump has faced allegations of falsifying business records in relation to these payments. On Monday, Manhattan grand jury heard evidence from David Pecker, the former CEO of American Media, Inc, about his involvement in the hush money payment. Trump continues to protest his innocence and denies all the allegations against him. Michael Cohen, Trump's ex-lawyer, and fixer has testified before the grand jury last week, and the investigations are ongoing. Trump's supporters believe that the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is motivated by politics and has been targeting Trump. Meanwhile, Trump accuses Bragg of being backed by George Soros, a well-known Democratic supporter. Trump has claimed that every prosecutor and the Federal Election Commission cleared him of any wrongdoing in relation to the hush money payments. Still, the Manhattan investigation is ongoing. Although a grand jury can decline to indict someone, it's clear that the case is still open and far from final.

Russia's recent announcement that it plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move reminiscent of the US practice in Europe, has raised concerns and questions. President Vladimir Putin claims that the weapons will only be "tactical" or short-range and that it is akin to what the US has been doing for decades on the territory of its allies. The exact details of the Russian plan remain unclear, leaving many wondering how the weapons would be delivered in the event of their use. Some experts see the move as a propaganda ploy aimed at raising pressure on Ukraine's Western allies. US and European officials have voiced skepticism about Putin's announced intention, saying that they see no evidence that he is going to move forward with the shipments in the near future. Nonetheless, the move has raised concerns and caused alarm. Despite Putin's claims that the move is not new, the deployment of nuclear weapons to another country would mark the first time Russian nuclear weapons have existed outside the country since the 1990s.

On her first trip to Africa since taking office, Vice President Kamala Harris visited Ghana and pledged $100 million to Ghana and four other West African countries in support of their fight against violent extremism and instability. During a joint press conference with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo, Harris also confirmed that the US would be “strengthening [its] partnerships across the continent of Africa,” where Russia and China have been increasing their presence in recent years. Akufo-Addo, who leads one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, expressed concern over the presence of Russian mercenaries in West Africa and that the region was in danger of becoming “the playground for great power conflict.”

Aside from the security concerns, Ghana is also facing an economic crisis that has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding pledged by Harris, as well as the $139 million requested from Congress to support local musicians, reduce child labor, defend against disease outbreaks, and improve weather forecasting, will undoubtedly provide relief to the country. Harris’s visit to Ghana is part of a wider approach by the Biden administration to broaden US outreach at a time when China and Russia are increasing their influence in Africa. The Vice President is expected to continue her visit to Tanzania and Zambia later this week.

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis stopped working on Monday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to reform the country's judicial system, paralyzing the country. It followed chaos on Sunday night after Netanyahu fired Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, who had become the first member of his Likud Party to speak out against the reforms, which Gallant had warned were a genuine threat to Israel's security.

The suggested changes proposed by Netanyahu's coalition would endanger the independence of the Supreme Court and limit judges' powers, according to critics, and have faced stiff opposition with Israelis regularly taking to the streets to demonstrate. After night-long spontaneous mass protests, President Isaac Herzog made a statement, calling on the government to stop the legislative process immediately, saying, "The entire nation is deeply concerned. Security, the economy, society - all are threatened."

With the iconic names like McDonald's and leading universities taking part in the protestors under Histadrut, Israel's trade union umbrella group, Israel's Airport Authority confirmed no flights were departing from Ben-Gurion Airport. The situation looks grave, with the whole country paralyzed because of a reform ostensibly targeted to serve particular interests. Some fear that Israel's security could be on the line while others worry that the economic stability of the country might be in peril due to the ongoing protests.

The recent tornado that devastated several rural communities in western Mississippi, leaving at least 25 people dead and hundreds without shelter, has stirred questions about the relationship between the destructive storm and climate change. While most extreme weather events have been clearly connected to the high temperatures and record rainfall caused by global warming, linking tornadoes to climate change is more elusive. Scientists confirm that tornadoes require warm weather to form and that climate change is changing the environment in which they occur. However, they currently cannot directly connect the dots between the two factors since research into the link between climate and tornadoes lags behind other extreme weather events like hurricanes and wildfires. Though scientists cannot say definitively whether or not global warming is causing more frequent and powerful tornadoes, they agree that climate change impacts the frequency, intensity, and distribution of tornadoes over time. While people whose lives have been shattered by these storms urgently need relief and recovery assistance, it is also critical for governments, researchers, and communities to focus on longer-term solutions to reduce the vulnerability of people and infrastructure to tornadoes and other natural hazards.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced over the weekend that he had reached an agreement with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. This move has since been condemned by NATO and the EU, with the latter warning of sanctions against Minsk. In Ukraine, fighting continues with one Ukrainian official describing the destruction in Avdiivka as post-apocalyptic. Utility workers were evacuated from the town as the fighting intensified over the weekend.

While Putin's move to station nuclear weapons in Belarus has been viewed as an attempt to raise the pressure on Kyiv's Western allies, experts see little prospect of the move changing the course of the conflict. Governments and analysts remain uncertain of the extent of the Kremlin's plan. Furthermore, it is unclear how the weapons would be delivered if the order to use them ever came. Despite the heightened tension, the White House has stated that the US sees no reason to change its strategic stance, asserting its commitment to the collective defense of NATO. As the conflict continues, the international community remains concerned over the potential ramifications of Putin's latest move.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday on whether a federal law, which criminalizes the encouragement of unauthorized immigration, violates the First Amendment. The case involves Helaman Hansen who deceived more than 471 non-citizens by offering adult adoptions that he falsely claimed would lead to citizenship. For this, he was charged with violating a federal law that violates a person who "encourages or induces" a non-citizen to come to or remain in the U.S. illegally.

Attorneys for Hansen argued that the law was too broad and hence unconstitutional. However, the court’s conservative majority seemed unlikely to grant relief to Hansen, with Justice Neil Gorsuch pointing out that the law had been on the books for 70 years. Justice Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan pushed back against the government's willingness to prosecute under the law, saying this would amount to a violation of the First Amendment.

The law carries penalties of up to five years in prison for those inducing non-citizens to illegally stay in the U.S. The penalties can increase to up to 10 years if the person does it for their financial gain. The justices are expected to arrive at a decision by the end of June.

The recent shooting at Covenant School in Nashville that claimed the lives of six people, including three children, has made school safety a pressing concern. Private schools, which account for only 6% of school shootings in the US, implement their own safety measures. Kirby Hall School in Austin, for instance, has deployed year-round drills, locked doors, and security cameras. The school even changes passwords monthly to ensure that only authorized personnel can access the premises. According to the Texas Private School Association's Executive Director Laura Colangelo, school boards decide on auditing and funding their school's specific safety needs. Texas private schools reportedly do not receive funding from the state but can use COVID funds allocated by the federal government.

While public and private schools differ significantly in their funding, private schools operate with similar goals of keeping their students safe. Helen Roberts, the Executive Director of Kirby Hall School, noted that tragedies like the one in Nashville ought to remind school administrators and personnel everywhere to remain vigilant in safeguarding their students' well-being.

El Salvador and Honduras are set to face off in a friendly before continuing their CONCACAF Nations League campaigns. El Salvador's last game saw them narrowly lose 1-0 to Nicaragua in a friendly in November 2022, while Honduras haven't played since drawing 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in October. Both teams will use the game to test their tactics ahead of crucial fixtures in the Nations League next week. El Salvador will face the USA while Honduras will travel to Canada. Despite historically being the superior side, Honduras have struggled against El Salvador in recent years, winning just one of their last five meetings. El Salvador is currently on a four-game winless run, but has the advantage of topping their Nations League group.

Prediction: El Salvador 1-1 Honduras. Tips: Draw, both teams to score, under 2.5 goals.

Pink made a statement on the red carpet of the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards by walking with her two children, Willow Sage, 11, and Jameson Moon, 6. She wore an oversized white suit jacket and matching pants while her children dressed to match their personalities. During the ceremony Pink also received the 2023 iHeartRadio Icon Award for her impact on pop culture and continued relevance in the music industry. She will perform at the ceremony with other guests such as Pat Benatar & Neil Geraldo. Pink revealed that these guests will also join her on tour this year. In an interview, Pink shared that her upcoming stadium tour will feature her signature aerial stunts. Pink’s friend Selena Gomez also attended the ceremony, commenting on the legacy of Taylor Swift, who was presented with the Innovator Award. During the ceremony, Pink performed her new single, “Trustfall,” and partnered with Kelly Clarkson for flawless rendition of Pink's smash hit “Just Give Me a Reason.” It was a big night for Pink, which she referred to as a “Christmas miracle” during her acceptance speech.

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) scored a dominant victory over Grenada with a 7-1 win in the CONCACAF Nations League. Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi each scored two goals while Christian Pulisic, Brenden Aaronson, and Alejandro Zendejas also found the back of the net. The team played their first competitive fixture under interim coach Anthony Hudson, and the match provided an opportunity for midfielder Gio Reyna to move past the World Cup controversy. Reyna started as part of the midfield three but failed to make a significant impact on the field. However, his participation marked an important step forward for the midfielder, who has been embroiled in several off-the-field controversies in recent months.

The game also marked an occasion for several USMNT players. Zendejas, who made his USMNT debut in January, scored a beautiful goal to mark his cap-tying, as did midfielder Johnny Cardoso. Defenders Auston Trusty and Mark McKenzie also received their USMNT debuts, with Trusty currently impressing in Birmingham City. Overall, Christian Pulisic was by far the best player on the field, showcasing his capabilities as captain of the USMNT. Despite the team's current off-the-field issues, their dominant victory over Grenada could be a sign that they are moving past the World Cup controversy and heading in the right direction.

Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) is making a deadly vow to stop Diane's (Susan Walters) engagement with Jack (Peter Bergman) in The Young and the Restless. Phyllis is still in rage after losing her daughter and believes that Diane is stealing away her daughter's father. To stop the engagement, Phyllis makes a deal with the devil, Jeremy Stark (James Hyde), who agrees to help her if she joins him in his plan to destroy Dark Horse from within. Jeremy wants to use the masked gala ball to make his move in secret, but Phyllis worries about the risk of being exposed. Jeremy convinces her to move forward and "keep an eye on her." Phyllis is torn between revenge and secrecy.

Meanwhile, Jack has returned to the Abbott house with Diane's dress for the gala. The couple agrees to announce their engagement at the event, despite Phyllis's hostility. Diane is suspicious of Phyllis's behavior and follows her out the door after planting something in her purse, making it clear she knows Phyllis is up to something.

As Phyllis and Jeremy's plan to take down Dark Horse from within slowly unfolds, the stakes get higher, and the likelihood of it backfiring grows. Will Phyllis's desperation to stop the engagement lead to her downfall? Only time will tell on The Young and the Restless.

A recent report reveals that FOX News Network, LLC may have revised its own digital history. Researchers who analyzed the network’s website uncovered a series of articles that had undergone significant changes in wording following their initial publication. Among the revisions were quotes that were removed or altered, and a total of 40 deletions from the original articles.

The report suggests that many of these changes were politically motivated and removed content that was critical of then-President Trump. Additionally, some changes made factual errors, such as incorrect dates or statistics, which were then altered to match the flawed narrative.

Experts warn that such revisions to published material, especially for news sources, are highly concerning as they alter the public record and undermine trust in the media. The report raises questions about the media’s role in shaping historical narratives and the importance of transparency in media organizations.

FOX News Network, LLC has not yet responded to the report’s findings or any concerns raised by the public.

Rev. Bob Gilliland is thanking God for his second chance at life after surviving a second tornado in three months. The Sharkey County pastor was watching TV with his wife when his son warned them of an incoming twister. The couple sat in their bathroom while the EF-4 tornado hit their home. Congregant, Buford Jones, pulled the couple out from the rubble, both without a scratch. This was not the pastor’s first time experiencing a tornado as he was also affected by an EF-2 tornado last December which flattened their home in Anguilla. Gilliland was only in danger because the pastors' parsonage in Deer Creek Baptist Church was his temporary residence. The couple will now be living with their son temporarily while they look for permanent living arrangements. Gilliland is not giving up, he is determined to rebuild his house next to his son’s in Anguilla. This is a testament to his deep faith and hope for the future. Meanwhile, the Mississippi town of Rolling Fork, where half the total deaths in Alabama and Mississippi were reported, is left with no resources. No funeral home can bury the dead, with barely any food or water, no shelter, and lack of medicine. Moreover, afflicted residents face yet another blow as the town's schools are still closed.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to increase political control over the country's judiciary has sparked protests and concerns over its impact on national security. Netanyahu announced a delay in the legislation after three months of protests and even fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, who was the only minister to publicly oppose the judicial overhaul. Netanyahu's proposal would put the Supreme Court under his political control, eroding judicial independence. Histadrut, Israel's largest trade union, called a national strike for Monday, and thousands of military reservists threatened to boycott duty. The unrest has raised concerns about the implications for Israel's new partnerships with friendly Arab nations and its relationship with the US, its closest ally. There is also apprehension over how the crisis could affect the country's confrontation with Iran, especially if Tehran moves closer to becoming a nuclear weapons state. According to Martin Indyk, a former US ambassador to Israel, Iran is emboldened by its supporters China and Russia and could easily miscalculate.

The recent storm system that struck Mississippi and Alabama has left at least 26 people dead so far, including 21 in Mississippi alone. The tornado hit Rolling Fork late on Friday night, leaving tens of thousands to bear the full brunt of the twister's fury. The disaster surveillance footage captured several scenes of horror including debris-strewn city streets, rubble where homes, city buildings, and businesses once stood, and devastated communities. According to reports, many residents of Rolling Fork have lost everything after their homes were reduced to piles of wood, while businesses were completely damaged. Drone footage shows how vehicles were thrown around, and trees, splintered and uprooted.

Despite ongoing statewide and federal responses to the disaster, the citizens of Mississippi continue grappling with the aftermath of the deadly tornado. While local organizations and the American Red Cross are accepting donations and volunteers, donation relief shelters are getting over-packed, making the provision of basic necessities very difficult. The government has declared a state of emergency to provide funds and resources for the affected communities' recovery. Currently, another round of storms is expected, which might bring more hail and damaging winds, threatening the millions of Americans that are still recovering from the previous one.

Philadelphia residents were advised to buy bottled water over the weekend due to chemical spill concerns, but now city officials have announced that tap water is safe to drink and use until 3:30 pm on March 28. There were concerns that between 8,100 and 12,000 gallons of a non-toxic, latex finishing solution that spilled at the Trinseo Altuglas chemical facility in Bristol Township had made its way into the Delaware River, with intakes from the Baxter Drinking Water Treatment Plant downstream from where the leak occurred. However, no contamination has been discovered in Philadelphia's water through 40 tests conducted by the water department. It is thought that the city's water does not have any contaminants like the ones from the spill because the spill occurred in Otter Creek, which is not connected to the Delaware River at the Baxter intake point. No known adverse health effects have been reported in Bucks County, however, to be safe, Philadelphia is working with partners to develop a water distribution plan in the event it is needed.

Millions of people in Germany faced severe disruptions and inconvenience as a result of the 24-hour walkout called by the Verdi trade union and railway and transport union EVG. The airports, train, and bus stations were all at a standstill, and the two largest airports in the country, Munich and Frankfurt, had to halt their flights. Long-distance rail services were cancelled too. The workers, wearing red high-visibility jackets, protested in empty Munich train stations while blowing horns and whistles. They are calling for higher wages as the inflation rate reached 9.3% in February. Central banks have resorted to a series of interest rate increases to offset inflationary pressures. The Verdi and EVG unions are asking for a 10.5% and 12% increase in wages, respectively. According to the Deutsche Bahn spokesperson, millions of passengers are suffering due to the excessive and exaggerated walkout. The country's airport association estimates that approximately 380,000 air travellers will be affected by the strike on Monday. This strike is believed to be one of the largest in Germany in decades, impacting not just the transport sector but the whole country, as the cost of living continues to rise.

Recovery efforts are underway in parts of the southern United States after at least 22 people were killed by tornadoes over the weekend. Mississippi was the hardest hit, with 21 killed and over 2,000 homes damaged or destroyed. One person died in nearby Alabama. Georgia also experienced severe storms with reports of over 100 damaged homes and businesses. President Joe Biden declared an emergency for four Mississippi counties, making federal funds available for recovery efforts. The affected areas are some of the poorest in the state, with local authorities praising the resilience of their communities. However, the storms are not yet over, with more severe weather expected later in the week, particularly in the central states. Friday was the first time the US had seen an EF4 tornado since November. Supercell storms, such as the one responsible for the Mississippi tornado, are among the most destructive and can sustain themselves for longer periods than most tornadoes.

Former US ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to station nuclear weapons in Belarus, claiming it is a humiliation to Chinese President Xi Jinping. He pointed out that the stationing comes after the statement from both Russia and China that opposed stationing nuclear weapons abroad. This marks the first time since the Soviet Union's collapse that Russia has made this type of announcement. The tension is heightened for Beijing as President Lukashenko of Belarus just concluded a state visit to China to discuss the war in Ukraine. Analysts believe that Beijing will be greatly disappointed and that Putin may have jeopardized his relationship with China. Although China has not criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and has provided vital diplomatic support, the Summit last week indicated that the balance has tipped in China's favor, allowing Xi to offer little support while securing access to Russia's economy. Amid punishing sanctions, China has provided the Russian economy with a lifeline. Putin accused the UK of arming Ukraine with depleted uranium rounds and called it a nuclear opponent.

Environmental issues should be one of the top priorities for whoever becomes the next mayor of Chicago. It is a local and global concern that will impact the quality of life, public health, image, marketability, and long-term economy of the city. Trustworthy sources suggest that the first step to build a sustainable future would be to re-establish the Department of the Environment with greater powers to work thoroughly throughout all neighborhoods. On this point, environmentalists point out that poor coordination among government agencies and less regulatory inspections have been the result of the department's disbandment. Another way to take the lead in environmental-friendly initiatives is to collaborate with surrounding municipalities and other units of government as it is an issue that crosses political boundaries. Regional issues like the air quality of Cook County propose the need to broaden initiatives to positively impact the surrounding areas. Finally, Chicago should leverage the newly available federal funding for environmental initiatives instead of leaving money on the table. As the race for the city's next mayor heats up, it remains to be seen which candidates prioritize environmental action.