Sunday, April 20
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at age 100 in Plains, Georgia. His legacy as a global humanitarian includes mediating the Camp David Accords, emphasizing human rights, and founding The Carter Center for peace and health initiatives. Carter also won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Poornima Ramarao, mother of Suchir Balaji, seeks FBI investigation into his death, alleging foul play despite police ruling it a suicide. A private autopsy revealed discrepancies, and family efforts include legal action and public campaigns to prompt a proper investigation.
Annalisa Klebers, an ex-anchor at News12, claims her pursuit for equal pay led to severe workplace retaliation and a psychotic break that resulted in her being on suicide watch. She filed a claim alleging discrimination and mistreatment by Altice USA. Her case aims to prevent similar incidents in the corporate environment.
The New Gwadar International Airport's inauguration is postponed indefinitely for the third time, primarily due to security concerns from Baloch separatist groups. These delays highlight the escalating threats posed by the Baloch Liberation Army, which opposes Chinese investments in the region and has targeted various CPEC-related projects.
A Jeju Air flight from Bangkok to South Korea crashed while landing at Muan Airport, likely due to bird strikes and adverse weather. The crash resulted in 151 confirmed deaths out of 181 people onboard. Rescue efforts and an official investigation are ongoing.
Elon Musk calls for increased immigration to address the tech talent shortage, while facing criticism for his past involvement in anti-immigrant narratives. Musk's advocacy for H-1B reforms aligns with Silicon Valley's demand for skilled workers, despite conflicts with Republican leaders over immigration policies.
MAGA and the technocrats have been fighting over the issue of the H-1B as Vivek Ramaswamy lectured Americans about the lack in their culture. Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk said that all this is an op as any smart leftist would try to create a rift between the MAGA and the technocrats who fought the election making Trump triumphant.
