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Trump Orders Drawdown of Immigration Agents in Minnesota Amid Rising Tensions

                                                       People march in protest against ICE The Trump administration has initiated the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, marking a notable shift in the large-scale enforcement surge that has dominated the state in recent weeks. The decision follows intense public criticism and heightened political pressure after enforcement operations resulted in the deaths of two U.S. citizens, sparking widespread concern over federal tactics. Despite the reduction, several thousand agents will remain active across Minnesota, continuing operations that have fueled protests, strained relations with local leaders, and unsettled immigrant communities. State officials have argued that the federal presence has been excessive and destabilizing, while the administration ma...
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Fireworks from Yacht Spark Forest Fire in Greece: 13 Arrested

 

Thirteen crew members and passengers have been arrested in Greece after fireworks launched from a yacht allegedly sparked a forest fire on the island of Hydra. The blaze, which occurred on Saturday, burned through the island’s only pine forest in the remote area of Bisti.

Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters managed to bring the flames under control. Accessing the beach by sea and using helicopters to drop water from the air, they successfully contained the fire. However, the incident has caused outrage in Greece, especially given the ongoing wildfires and the country’s first heatwave of the year.

Hydra’s mayor, Giorgos Koukoudakis, expressed indignation, stating, “We are indignant that some people so irresponsibly throw fireworks into a pine forest.” Social media users have also criticized the yacht’s passengers, with one person describing them as “rich people with more money than brains.”

Greece remains on high alert for wildfires, and authorities are preparing for a challenging summer due to dry conditions, strong winds, and high temperatures. Last Friday, a volunteer firefighter tragically lost his life while battling a fire in the southern region of Ilia on the Peloponnese peninsula. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, including heatwaves, to climate change. Additionally, Greece has grappled with arsonists, with stricter laws now in place to combat such behavior.


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