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Month: April 2025

Myanmar’s military government announces temporary ceasefire to aid quake efforts

By Eve Brennan, and Kocha Olarn, CNN (CNN) — Myanmar’s ruling military government has announced a temporary ceasefire in operations against armed opposition groups to aid recovery efforts following Friday’s devastating earthquake that killed more than 3,000 people. “For paying sympathy to the victims of the earthquake across the country, for providing the effective rescue

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The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration

By Alex Marquardt, CNN (CNN) — In the two months since Donald Trump became president, the Taliban has ratcheted up its efforts to ingratiate itself with the Trump administration, appearing to sense an opening to re-establish official ties and a presence in the US, according to people familiar with the American conversations with the group,

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7 Milwaukee polling locations run out of ballots, others run low due to ‘unprecedented’ turnout, MEC says

By Andie Bernhardt Click here for updates on this story     MILWAUKEE (WDJT) — Seven polling locations in the city of Milwaukee ran out of ballots for the spring election Tuesday night, according to the Milwaukee Election Commission, and others reported a low number of remaining ballots. Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Paulina Gutierrez said it’s

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Knockout and Drift roses: The low maintenance roses that have become landscape favorites

By Johnette Magner Click here for updates on this story     SHREVEPORT, Louisiana (KTBS) — Both Knockout and Drift roses have become favorites in both residential and commercials landscapes due to their low maintenance and impressive blooming cycles. “The Knockout and Drift roses are incredibly easy to care for,” says local rosarian Connie Reeve. “They’re favored

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President Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are about to be announced. Here’s what to expect

(CNN) — President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” is here. For months, Trump kept businesses and nations across the globe largely in the dark on his tariff plans that revolve around what he refers to as “reciprocal tariffs.” But on April 2, he’s promised to answer at least some of their burning questions. But Wednesday likely won’t

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