‘I’m not his staffer’: Usha Vance says she doesn’t agree with JD Vance on everything
The other woman, Usha Vance, says she is not expected to agree with her husband JD Vance on all issues.
Second lady Usha Vance spoke openly about her disagreements with Vice President JD Vance and said that she was never expected to always be on the same page with the VP. “I’m not their employee. I’m not involved in any business sense.” …There’s no expectation that we’ll see eye to eye on everything,” Vance said in an interview with NBC News. Usha Vance was known as a registered Democrat until at least 2014 and voted for Republicans when JD ran for the Senate. She said that she does not feel any pressure to conform to any political views.“The hope is that we will be open-minded and have a conversation, and I will provide meaningful input from the perspective of someone who loves him and wants him to succeed. So even if we don’t agree, it’s – I think it’s always very productive.“There are conversations all the time,” Usha Vance said. “I really like to understand what’s going on in his world, what he’s really focused on, what concerns he has, because it’s a marriage. I mean, I want to support him, and I can’t do that if I don’t really know what’s going on.”Usha said the VP has a full staff of policy advisers, but he turns to Usha when something is bothering him, “when he really wants to talk about something that feels more personal, highly personal or important.”
‘I was myself, I am myself’
Usha said that even when she was a Democrat, she was herself and even today she is herself. Vance said, “I feel very comfortable in that no one has asked me to engage in any kind of litmus test on anything. And I’ve found that I was myself in 2014. I can be myself today. And I feel very comfortable in that world.”
Will JD run for President in 2028?
Usha Vance said that the Vice President’s focus is now on the mid-terms. Usha Vance said, “JD’s focus right now is on the midterm elections, on all the things that are happening right now, which are obviously extremely important. And so if you come back in 2027 and ask me, I’ll have a better sense of what he’s thinking along the way. But that’s not a priority in our conversation.”
‘The only country that respects this issue’: Trump revives birthright citizenship debate, criticizes US courts
us President donald trump Once again spoke out against birthright citizenship, arguing that the policy was originally intended for “children of slaves” and was now being abused by wealthy foreigners seeking American citizenship for their children. In the post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the practice of so-called “birth tourism”, claiming that people from countries such as China are exploiting the “pay-for” system to secure citizenship. He also took aim at the American judicial system, linking the issue to broader concerns over tariffs and economic policy, saying, “Stupid judges and juries will not make a great country.” Trump further asserted that the United States is unique in continuing to debate birthright citizenship, saying he “laughed” at the American legal framework and suggested that other countries would benefit from the current system.“Birthright citizenship is not about rich people in China and the rest of the world who want their children, and hundreds of thousands of others, for payment, ridiculously become citizens of the United States. It is about the children of slaves! We are the only country in the world that even treats this topic with respect. Look at the dates of this very early law – the exact end of the Civil War! The world is getting rich by selling citizenship in our country, while at the same time laughing at how much our American court system Got stupid (tariffs!) “Stupid judges and judges don’t make a great country!” Trump said on Truth Social. Birthright citizenship is the principle of jus soli, or “by right of soil”, whereby almost anyone born in a U.S. territory automatically becomes a citizen. This is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, adopted in 1868 to ensure citizenship for formerly enslaved people, and later strengthened by the Supreme Court’s 1898 decision in United States v. Wong Kim Ark, which extended rights to children born to non-citizen parents. While broadly applied, it excludes certain categories, such as children of foreign diplomats, and remains a central, constitutionally protected feature of US citizenship law.
“It’s a huge waste of time”: Clavicular claims chasing girls ruins lives and people are angry
Rarely do online debates hit so close to home. But when Clavicular’s comments on dating started circulating, people didn’t ignore them. He reacted. Some nodded in agreement. Others pushed back vigorously. The reason is simple. His words challenge a belief many don’t even question, the idea that receiving attention and romantic success is a sign of progress.What makes this clip stand out isn’t its tone, but its honesty. It didn’t feel scripted or filtered. It seemed as if someone was reflecting on the mistakes and patterns they had already gone through. That raw edge was what attracted people and kept the conversation going.
Why the clavicular view on dating is stirring debate
“I don’t like when people focus too much on girls looking for the max, because chasing tail won’t really get you anywhere. You can become the most successful assassin and play the best game ever, sleep with a different girl every night, but your life won’t really change, and in many cases it will get worse.”“I’ve experienced something similar. It’s a huge waste of time just talking to girls, going on dates and things like that.”That’s why those lines are being shared everywhere. They toss out the usual advice and go straight to a hard truth. Clavicular is not saying that relationships have no value. He is pointing out what happens when they become the main target rather than a part of a larger life.For many people, dating today can feel like a loop. New conversation. New plans. Same result. It creates excitement for a short period of time but rarely leads to anything permanent unless there is an intention behind it. Over time, that cycle can destroy more energy than it gives back.His approach also reflects a change in the thinking of some youth. Instead of constantly chasing recognition, there is an increasing focus on building skills, careers, and self-worth that do not depend on anyone else’s approval. This does not mean ignoring relationships. This means putting them in the right place.Still, not everyone agrees. Some people believe that relationships and experiences are essential parts of development. And they are not wrong. But this is what makes this debate worthwhile.Because at the end of the day, the real question isn’t about dating. It’s about direction.
The Arab League approved Nabil Fahmy as the next secretary-general to replace Abul Gheit in June. world News
The Council of the League of Arab States has unanimously approved the nomination of former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as the next Secretary-General of the Arab League for a five-year term starting on July 1, 2026.The decision came during the 165th meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States, which was held via videoconferencing and chaired by Bahrain. During the meeting, Fahmy’s nomination was formally presented through an official memorandum by the Permanent Delegation of Egypt to the Arab League.Fahmy will replace current Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit, whose second term ends on June 30 this year. He was the only candidate for this post.Fahmy, 75, is a renowned Egyptian diplomat with decades of experience. He served as Egypt’s Foreign Minister from July 2013 to June 2014, and previously served as Egypt’s Ambassador to the United States from 1999 to 2008.In addition to his diplomatic work, Fahmy has also played a major role in education. He founded the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo and currently serves as its Dean Emeritus. He has also made extensive contributions to the study of international relations.He comes from a diplomatic family. His father, Ismail Fahmy, was Egypt’s Foreign Minister between 1973 and 1977.The appointment will become official after approval at the Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia, after which Fahmi is expected to take charge in July 2026.
‘They can go home’: Australians condemn $1.2 million ‘Little India’ build in Melbourne | world News
Melbourne Council is to spend a whopping $1.2 million to establish a “Little India” in Docklands, with the hope it will become a “leading cultural precinct” in the city centre. The location was selected after the city spent $150,000 on a scoping study to identify a site as part of efforts to “put Mini India on the map”. Efforts had been underway since 2019 but the council struggled to find space as Indian businesses in the city were spread across several suburbs. Melbourne already has a Chinatown and Koreatown and also a small Indian cultural complex next to Dandenong railway station in the city’s south-east. Thus, the creation of a dedicated Mini India has not been welcomed by Australians online. One user pointed out on He wrote, “If we go to India, we will just have to get used to the Indian way of life. Australia will not be small there and it will not be tolerated either. I have no problem with Indians coming here, but they need to adopt the Australian way of life and our values.” “This is why this beautiful country is falling apart. Food prices, petrol now, national parks are closing left and right, and nightlife has been taken away from Australians for at least a decade now. Yet we are turning Australia into India with our tax money,” said another. “If people miss their homeland, they can go home and this applies to all people living in other countries. Politicians should not use the tax money of native country citizens to turn it into countries and cities that already exist on the planet,” one user condemned. Many netizens in the comments called for the migrants to either be assimilated into the country or deported, with no specific area created to accommodate them. “Australians don’t want a little India in our country. Why are Australians building and funding more cultural enclaves? We have spent millions if not billions just funding Indian community centres, temples, community projects, Indian festivals etc” wrote one, calling for mass deportation and emigration.“Councilor Philip Le Liu, portfolio head of the City of Melbourne Creative and Arts Portfolio, revealed that the council was “taking big steps to make Little India a reality,” and this was part of a wider investment in culture and events. Under its $40M budget, the council is set to spend on projects, including:
- $26 million on major events such as Moomba, Melbourne Fashion Week and New Year’s Eve
- $2 million on ‘Light Up Melbourne’ project
- $4.5 million on public art projects, including the Stolen Generation Market
- $4.2 million for arts grants
- $2.6 million to upgrade banner poles
- $420,000 for new City Square Christmas decorations
- $250,000 for new multicultural event stream
- $200,000 on refurbishing business premises
According to noticer.com, the budget will be officially released on Tuesday and public consultation on it will be held from March 31 to April 28. The city’s mayor, Nick Reese, said, “We are revitalizing our streets, strengthening our cultural boundaries, and creating a city that feels brighter, safer, and more vibrant for everyone.”
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joins Holi celebrations at Richmond Hill Phagwa Parade. world News
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined thousands of revelers in Queens to celebrate Phagwa, the Indo-Caribbean festival of Holi, and participated in a vibrant parade that brought color, music and tradition to the streets of Richmond Hill.Mamdani participated in the 38th annual Phagwa Parade on Sunday and celebrated the festival by marching with Hindu New Yorkers. Holi symbolizes the love between Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, and also marks the arrival of light, colors and spring.In a post shared on He said this year’s parade looks more vibrant than ever before and added that New York City is ready to welcome spring while wishing happiness and harmony for everyone.The parade began at Liberty Avenue and 133rd Street and proceeded west along Liberty Avenue before turning north at 124th Street. It then proceeded east on 97th Avenue and ended at Smokey Oval Park, also known as Phil Rizzuto Park, where celebrations continued after the parade with large community participation.Phagwa, the Indo-Caribbean name for Holi, attracts thousands of people to Liberty Avenue each year and holds deep significance for the Indo-Guyanese community. Rooted in Hindu tradition, the festival celebrates the victory of good over evil through the story of Prahlad and Holika, which is marked by Holika Dahan on the eve of the festival. The use of colors on the following day represents renewal, the arrival of spring and hope for a good harvest, showing its connection to the agricultural cycle and new beginnings.Over time, Phagwa has expanded beyond its religious origins in places such as Guyana, developing into a widespread national celebration celebrated in communities of various ethnic backgrounds. For Indo-Guyanese people, it is a symbol of faith and a symbol of cultural identity, while also promoting values such as forgiveness, love and social harmony.
Can humans get pregnant in space? New study reveals surprising answer
While space agencies are making critical preparations for long-term missions to the Moon and Mars, a fundamental human question is emerging: Could life have originated outside Earth? While much progress has been made in space travel, human reproduction in space remains an uncharted area of uncertainty. Scientists are using animal research, laboratory experiments, and space missions to investigate how the human body will react to space. The findings so far suggest that although the process of human reproduction in space may not be completely impossible, it is certainly more complex than what we experience on Earth. There are many challenges to the process of human reproduction in space, from microgravity to space radiation, which can be significant at all stages of the process, making it an important research aspect.
Why does microgravity make fertilization in space difficult?
One of the biggest obstacles to conceiving in space is microgravity. On Earth, gravity is known to play an important role in the functioning and behavior of cells, as well as fluids and biological phenomena. However, in space this balance is disturbed. According to NASA’s research on developmental and reproductive biology, it is known that microgravity affects the functioning of reproductive cells. These include the functioning of sperm and fertilization. A recent study published in Communications Biology showed that sperm exposed to microgravity had reduced motility. This means that the sperm were not functioning properly and were unable to swim towards the egg. This greatly reduces the chances of fertilization. This is important because fertilization is the first stage of pregnancy. The functioning of sperm in space is uncertain, and hence, it is uncertain from the very first stage.
What do animal studies reveal about space pregnancy?
Since there is limited research in this area among humans, the best option available to the scientific community is to rely on animal models, especially rats, to get a fair idea about the possible mechanisms of reproduction in space. This is because mammals have very similar reproductive systems.journal proceedings National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) Has published research regarding frozen embryos of mice that were later exposed to space conditions aboard the International Space Station. Remarkably, some of these embryos were able to develop into healthy babies when returned to Earth.However, the news is not entirely good either. Other research has shown that embryos are more sensitive to space conditions. If they are exposed to microgravity early in development, they may either develop abnormally or fail to develop at all.This shows that although the process of reproduction is possible, there is no guarantee of its success.
Radiation: The Invisible Threat to Space Reproduction
Apart from the effects of microgravity, another problem that pregnant women face in space is cosmic rays. On Earth, we are protected by the atmosphere and magnetic fields. However, this protection is lacking in space.Scientist studies Scientists at Harvard have proven that cosmic rays can damage DNA in reproductive cells. This damage can impair fertility and cause developmental problems in the fetus.Experiments conducted on animals have proven that when they are exposed to cosmic rays, hormone levels in the body change. The reproductive process in the body gets impaired and the viability of the fetus decreases.The effects of cosmic rays are even more worrying for the baby in the womb. Cosmic rays can harm a baby’s development. This is one of the most important issues that needs to be addressed in the context of pregnancy in space.
A complicated possibility: not impossible
So, can humans get pregnant in space? The scientific answer to this is still uncertain. There’s no clear indication that it’s impossible at all, but there are enough challenges to make it extremely dangerous.This may be less dangerous for fertilization, for fetal development, and for the environment than what we experience on Earth. On the other hand, the success of some animal experiments gives us a glimpse of what might be possible in the future.
WATCH: Video shows mid-air collision between American Airlines jet and Black Hawk helicopter that kills 67
New footage has emerged showing the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided mid-air with a US military Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year.Video shared by 60 Minutes captured the mid-air collision, with plumes of smoke rising and flames rising as the two planes collided with each other.The tragic crash that occurred on January 29 last year killed 67 people, including 64 passengers and crew on board the jet and three soldiers aboard the Black Hawk. The passenger jet, American Airlines Flight 5342, a Canadian-built Bombardier CRJ-701 twin-engine aircraft, was coming from Wichita, Kansas and was flying at about 140 mph over the Potomac River at an altitude of about 400 feet when the collision occurred.On the day of the collision, the Black Hawk helicopter, with call sign PAT25, was conducting a routine training mission through restricted airspace near the airport. Following the accident, the FAA implemented safety changes, including restricting helicopter traffic near the airport and moving some routes away from commercial flight paths. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said more than $12 billion has been secured to overhaul the air traffic control system. FAA Administrator Brian Bedford called the collision a “sober reminder” of the importance of safety improvements. The crash remains the deadliest mid-air collision in the United States since November 12, 2001.
Pakistan is home to major terrorist groups, some active since 1980s: US Congress report
As highlighted in the US Congressional research report of March 25, Pakistan has once again found itself facing the consequences of its long-standing support for terrorist groups. The report presents a clear picture of Pakistan as a base for several armed and terrorist organizations, some of which have been active since the 1980s.According to the report, these groups fall into different categories – globally-focused, Afghanistan-oriented, India-focused, domestic or sectarian. Twelve of them are designated as foreign terrorist organizations under US law, and most adhere to Islamic extremist ideologies.
The report said that despite major military operations, including air strikes and hundreds of thousands of intelligence-based actions, Pakistan has been unable to eliminate these groups. Many organizations designated by the US and the United Nations continue to operate from its soil.is among them Lashkar-e-TaibaFormed in the late 1980s and designated as a terrorist organization in 2001. Led by Hafiz Saeed and based in Pakistan’s Punjab province and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, it later operated under the name Jamaat-ud-Dawa to circumvent sanctions. The group, which has thousands of fighters, was responsible for the 2008 Mumbai attacks and several other major incidents.Jaish-e-MohammedFounded by Masood Azhar in 2000 and designated in 2001, it has about 500 fighters active in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Other groups such as Harkat-ul Jihad Islami, Harkat ul-Mujahideen and Hizbul Mujahideen are also said to operate from Pakistan.The report supports India’s long-standing position that Pakistan continues to support such groups. It is also mentioned resistance frontIt is believed to be linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, which carried out the Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were killed. The group has been declared a global terrorist organization.In response to that attack, India launched Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Indian armed forces carried out coordinated attacks on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, killing more than 100 terrorists, trainers and associates. Officials said the strikes targeted groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, while minimizing civilian casualties.On May 10, Pakistan retaliated by using missiles and drones to target Indian Air Force bases, army depots, airports and military areas. However, India’s air defense and counter-drone systems successfully intercepted the attacks, preventing damage.
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After this India attacked Pakistani airbases, command centers and defense systems on the western front. Major targets including Chaklala, Sargodha, Rafiqui, Rahimyar Khan, Jacobabad, Sukkur and Bholari were attacked.Following this escalation, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart on 10 May to stop the fighting. Formal talks took place on 12 May and both sides agreed to halt military operations.However, the latest US report reinforces concerns that Pakistan has active links with terrorist groups.
See: Fire caused by missile shrapnel coming from Iran, damage to Israel’s Negev Industrial Center
A fire broke out at an industrial complex in southern Israel on Sunday, with the Israeli military saying the damage was probably caused by missile shrapnel launched from Iran.According to the army, the blow occurred in the Neot Hovav industrial area in the Negev desert, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky. Officials said the fire may have been caused by a direct ammunition strike or debris from an intercepted missile.Police confirmed that emergency teams were searching the area for additional fragments while working to eliminate any further risk to the public.Later in the day, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacking an industrial facility in southern Israel with missiles.Visuals from the scene show a heavily damaged warehouse engulfed in smoke as firefighters bring the blaze under control. Fire brigade commander Eyal Caspi said the situation was under control and was expected to be completely brought under control within a few hours.Local authorities declared the incident dangerous and instructed workers in the area to stay in protected areas. Nearby residents were also advised to stay indoors due to fear of a possible toxic leak.Soroka Hospital in Beersheba reported treating six people with minor injuries after the incident.The Israeli military said at least seven missiles were fired from Iran toward Israeli territory since midnight, with air defense systems activated to intercept the threats.Located about 12 kilometers from Beersheba, the Neot Hovav industrial zone houses more than 40 factories focused on environmental technology and industrial infrastructure.It is the second reported attack on an industrial facility in Israel since hostilities escalated on February 28, when joint US-Israeli strikes targeted Iran. Tehran has since repeatedly responded with missiles and drones targeting Israel and other locations across the region.