On the 34th anniversary of its independence, Ukraine was accused by Russia of launching drone attacks that triggered a fire at a nuclear power plant in Russia’s western Kursk region. Russian officials said the overnight strike targeted multiple energy facilities, including the Kursk nuclear plant, where a transformer caught fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Radiation levels remained normal, according to plant authorities.
Lawmakers across the country are speaking out against a racist protest sign targeting Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R), the Republican candidate in the 2025 gubernatorial race. The sign, displayed at an Arlington School Board meeting, compared opposition to transgender bathroom policies with Jim Crow-era segregation, drawing sharp condemnation from Republicans and even some Democrats.
New York City mayoral candidate and self-proclaimed Democratic Socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) became the subject of widespread ridicule after failing to bench press 135 pounds without assistance at a city event. The incident occurred during a Men’s Day celebration in Brooklyn, where Mamdani struggled to lift the bar and had to be helped by a spotter from the group “500 Men Making a Difference,” according to the New York Post.
Protests erupted across England on Saturday as citizens rallied against the government’s policy of housing alleged asylum seekers in hotels, particularly in light of recent crimes involving illegal migrants. The demonstrations, held under the banner “Abolish Asylum System,” took place in over 30 towns and cities, with local concerns focused on public safety—especially for women and girls.
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) formally endorsed Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) on Saturday in the race for Texas Attorney General, calling him a “battle-tested warrior” and “fierce defender of the Constitution.” Roy, a former chief of staff to Cruz, announced his campaign this week to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for U.S. Senate against Sen. John Cornyn.
