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SKOPJE SYNAGOGUE ARSON ATTACK LINKED TO ISIS-INSPIRED SUSPECTS North Macedonian authorities say a Skopje synagogue was targeted in an arson attack linked to ISIS-inspired extremists. Seven suspects were arrested after investigators reviewed surveillance footage showing masked individuals setting the entrance on fire. Officials say two men have been charged with terrorism-related offenses following the April attack. Source: NewsForce Host: @MacyGunnell

CARNEY SHIFTS POSITION ON IRAN WAR Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his view on the Iran war changed as Trump’s goals became clearer. He first backed U.S. strikes on Iran, then later questioned UN approval and international law concerns. Canada has not joined the conflict but may help restore shipping access in the Strait of Hormuz if there is a ceasefire. Source: NewsForce Host: @ivanalefebvreh

NEW ALUMINUM DISCOVERY COULD REPLACE EXPENSIVE METALS Scientists in London have created a new reactive aluminum compound that can perform chemistry usually done with rare metals. The material is far cheaper than platinum and palladium and can drive key industrial reactions. Researchers say it could reduce costs and unlock new types of chemical manufacturing. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

CAMP MYSTIC CANCELS PLANS TO REOPEN AFTER DEADLY FLOODS The Texas all-girls camp will not reopen this summer following last year’s flooding that killed 25 children and two counselors. The camp had planned to move about 800 girls to another location but withdrew its license application after parent pressure and investigations. Texas officials say the camp will stay closed for 2026 as reviews continue into its evacuation and emergency planning. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

TRUMP LIFTS SCOTCH WHISKY TARIFFS AFTER ROYAL VISIT Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Scotch whisky following the UK royal visit to Washington. The decision reverses a 10 percent tariff that had hit UK spirits exports and disrupted the whisky barrel trade with the U.S. Scottish officials say the move protects thousands of jobs in a major export industry. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

OSCARS REQUIRE HUMAN ACTORS AND WRITERS FOR AWARDS The Academy updated its rules, saying acting must be “demonstrably performed by humans” and writing must be “human-authored.” The move comes as AI use grows in filmmaking, including recreating Val Kilmer for an upcoming movie and an AI-created fake actor in London. AI tools are still allowed in production, but the Academy says nominations depend on clear human authorship and performance. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

NEWLY SEEN EPSTEIN NOTE RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT SEALED EVIDENCE A handwritten note linked to Jeffrey Epstein has been sealed in a New York court for nearly seven years. A former cellmate claims Epstein left the note after a 2019 jail incident, including a line suggesting finality and resignation. The document was never reviewed in the federal investigation or released in later DOJ disclosures. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

THOUSANDS APPLY UNDER NEW CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP LAW A new rule lets descendants of Canadians claim citizenship if they can prove an ancestral link. Officials received 12,430 applications in a short window, with 1,480 approvals so far. Many applicants are tracing old records and changed family names, with costs rising beyond the $75 fee. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

CENTCOM HAS STRIKE PLAN READY FOR SECOND WAVE ON IRAN U.S. Central Command has prepared contingency options for a “short and powerful” new round of strikes on Iran. The plan targets military and economic infrastructure, including nuclear-linked sites and the IRGC, to pressure Tehran back into talks. Officials say Trump has been briefed as Iran warns of major retaliation if attacks resume. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

TRUMP PLANS 25% DUTIES ON EU AUTO SECTOR He says the European Union is not complying with the Turnberry Deal from last summer, posting the claim on Truth Social. That agreement set tariffs on autos and parts at 15 percent, alongside EU pledges on U.S. goods, energy purchases, and investment, but he now wants higher rates next week. EU trade chair Bernd Lange calls the threat unacceptable, while major carmakers like Volkswagen, BMW, and Audi sit in the crosshairs of the dispute. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

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SCIENCE SAYS BASIC HABITS STILL DRIVE LONGEVITY Longevity researcher Eric Topol says sleep, strength training, and avoiding smoking matter most for aging well. He argues many anti-aging supplements lack strong evidence, despite rising popularity and sales. Resistance training stands out as one of the most effective tools for long-term health. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

IRAN’S BIGGEST CRYPTO EXCHANGE LINKED TO ELITE FAMILY Iran’s largest crypto platform Nobitex is tied to the powerful Kharrazi family. The exchange, run under the Aghamir name, claims 11 million users and handles about 70% of Iran’s crypto activity. Investigators say it processed funds linked to the central bank and IRGC, which Nobitex denies. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

LOOKSMAXXING TREND PUSHES TEEN BOYS INTO RISKY BODY IMAGE PRACTICES A growing online trend called looksmaxxing is encouraging extreme focus on physical appearance among teenage boys. Some practices include basic fitness habits, while others involve dangerous surgeries, drugs, and extreme dieting. Experts warn social media is amplifying insecurity and unrealistic beauty standards. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

APPEALS COURT SHUTS DOWN TELEHEALTH ABORTION PILL RULE 5th Circuit blocked FDA policy allowing mifepristone via telehealth and mail. Ruling applies nationwide and restores in-person requirement from a physician. It could also affect abortion use and miscarriage management care. Source: NewsForce Host: @ivanalefebvreh

EUROPE MOVES ON UKRAINE WITHOUT WAITING FOR TRUMP Europe is shifting strategy as Trump focuses on Iran and Ukraine drops lower on Washington’s agenda. Leaders are exploring deeper defense coordination while U.S. attention turns elsewhere. New EU funding for Ukraine moves ahead, even as doubts grow over long-term American support. Source: NewsForce Host: @ivanalefebvreh

U.N. CLASHES WITH TRUMP ADMIN OVER BILLIONS IN DUES U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres says U.S. back payments must be paid in full and without conditions. The Trump administration has reportedly pushed for reforms in exchange for overdue contributions. Guterres warned global aid programs are under strain as funding gaps widen. Source: NewsForce Host: @realWillDonahue

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‼️WHAT JUST HAPPENED?! - MOST ALBERTANS ARE NOT TRYING TO LEAVE CANADA Support for outright independence in Alberta is real, but it is still a minority position. What most Albertans seem to want is more autonomy and a better deal inside Canada, not a full break. The danger for Ottawa is that if those demands keep going unanswered, the middle ground can shift and a minority movement can grow into something much bigger. Source: NewsForce Host: @paddyney