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TRUMP DECLARES 100% TARIFF ON FOREIGN FILMS, CALLS HOLLYWOOD EXODUS A NATIONAL SECURITY CRISIS

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President Donald Trump announced a dramatic 100% tariff on foreign-produced movies entering the United States, framing the decision as a matter of national security. The May 4th announcement aims to combat what Trump described as the "very fast death" of America's movie industry.

CHILD DAMAGES PAINTING WORTH MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN ROTTERDAM

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A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at millions of pounds, has been damaged by a child at a museum in Rotterdam. The Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen said it is considering "next steps" for the treatment of Rothko's "Grey, Orange on Maroon, No. 8." A museum spokesperson told Dutch media that the damage occurred during an "unguarded moment."

WORLD'S OLDEST PERSON, SISTER INAH CANABARRO LUCAS, DIES AT 116

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The world has bid farewell to Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, the Brazilian nun who held the title of the world's oldest living person. She passed away at the incredible age of 116, as confirmed by her religious order on Wednesday. With a life that stretched across three centuries, Sister Inah was a living connection to a world long past, one where Theodore Roosevelt was still in office and silent films ruled the screens.

AMAZON SET TO LAUNCH INTERNET SATELLITES

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After a weather-related delay, Amazon is set to launch its first batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites on Monday, entering into direct competition with Elon Musk's Starlink. The Kuiper Atlas 1 mission is scheduled to lift off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7:00 pm local time aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket, carrying 27 satellites into orbit.

TRUMP MARKS 100TH DAY OF SECOND TERM WITH FURY, PRAISE, AND POLLS

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U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated the 100th day of his second term not with quiet reflection, but with a thunderous campaign-style rally in Michigan, where he triumphantly declared a "revolution of common sense." The former real estate mogul turned political firebrand used the event to defend his record, attack his rivals, and stir enthusiasm among his most loyal base.

FEDERAL PROSECUTORS SEEK DEATH PENALTY FOR SUSPECT IN HEALTHCARE CEO MURDER

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United States federal prosecutors have formally announced their intent to pursue the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a targeted shooting last December. The announcement came just hours before Mangione's scheduled plea hearing on four federal charges.

AMAZON DENIES TARIFF COST LISTING PLAN AS WHITE HOUSE CALLS IT A 'POLITICAL ACT'

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Amazon firmly rejected reports Tuesday that it had considered displaying tariff costs on its main retail platform, following swift backlash from the White House. The e-commerce giant clarified that while its budget-oriented Amazon Haul store team had discussed the idea of listing import charges on certain products, "This was never a consideration for the main Amazon site."

"Teams discuss ideas all the time. Nothing has been implemented on any Amazon properties," an Amazon spokesperson stated, responding to the controversy that erupted earlier in the day.

SPEAK YOUR MIND: USC REVIVES THE ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE WITH A POWERFUL NEW MESSAGE

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In a powerful blend of nostalgia and activism, the University of Southern California (USC) has revived the iconic Ice Bucket Challenge in 2025—but this time, the freezing splash comes with a heart-wrenching twist and a new mission. What began as a viral sensation in 2014 to raise awareness for ALS has now evolved into a soul-stirring movement aimed at addressing mental health and the importance of speaking out.