Hi! Welcome the May 9th, 2025 New Newsletter
From actual wars, trade wars, and cultural wars — no wonder we’re all a little anxious.
Our Main Story: Everywhere Is War
Children so malnourished they’re losing their sight: Inside Israel’s aid blockade on Gaza
US says it struck 800 targets in Yemen, killed 100s of Huthis since March 15
At least 22 killed in weekend attacks in Nigeria's northeast
Why This India-Pakistan Conflict Is Different
Ukraine says Russia attacking across entire front line despite Putin's truce order
Israel security cabinet approves plan to 'capture' Gaza, official says
“The Situation Now Is So Beyond Imagination”
The Impending Doom of Trump’s Trade War
How India and Pakistan Can Step Back From the Brink
A Crisis Is No Time for Amateurs
The U.S. Threat Looming Over Canada
Vance says Russia was ‘asking for too much’ in its initial Ukraine peace offer
Trump administration wanted to deport migrants to Ukraine despite ongoing war, report claims
Private Prisons Count on ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for Immigration Payday
A New Pope / The US (Catholics) Awakens
Robert Francis Prevost, Now Leo XIV, Is First American Pope
A fact sheet on the first American pope, Leo XIV
World leaders offer Pope Leo XIV wishes for peace and unity.
From deep dish to ‘Da Pope’: Social media users welcome the Chicago-born head of the Catholic Church
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
The Papacy Is No Ordinary Succession
We Just Got a New Pope—and MAGA Is Already Losing Its Mind
Photos Show Joyous Vatican Scenes as Robert Prevost Is Announced the New Pope
This Week’s Links
US Customs and Border Protection Quietly Revokes Protections for Pregnant Women and Infants
The Big Winner of Trump’s Much-Hyped Trade Deal Is ... Not the U.S.
Student Loans Under Trump: What to Know About the Administration’s New Collection Policy
A ‘Trump Card Visa’ Is Already Showing Up in Immigration Forms
‘I don’t know’: Trump stumped on whether he must uphold the U.S. Constitution
Pennsylvania House advances bill legalizing recreational marijuana
World’s richest 10% responsible for two-thirds of global warming since 1990, study finds
Linda McMahon’s unhinged letter should only strengthen Harvard’s resistance
Entire Alabama police department put on leave after grand jury recommends its abolition
I Did Not See This Coming (sarcasm)
3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols
Donald Trump Taps Fox News’ Jeanine Pirro As D.C.’s Interim U.S. Attorney
Department of Education Eliminates Grant for PBS Children’s Shows
Fast food titan reports worst decline since 2020 as patrons are ‘skipping breakfast’
ICE Agents Are Targeting DC Restaurants
Looking Forward to Winning a Golden Globe Soon! (👀😂)
Blindspot Story
This Is Texas News
Their Cows Started Dying Mysteriously. Lawmakers Are Taking Notice
'Job well done': Inside Gregg Popovich's unparalleled NBA legacy
Democratic Wake Up Call
That’s it for this Friday! If your Mom is still with us (and you like her and have a great relationship), don’t forget to wish her a Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday. ❤️
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xo, GPL