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Pepsi has withdrawn its sponsorship of Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West being announced as the headline act. The decision comes amid growing criticism of the rapper’s inclusion in the festival lineup, with concerns raised over his past controversial statements and actions. A spokesperson confirmed the move, stating: “Pepsi has decided to withdraw its sponsorship of Wireless Festival.” The withdrawal is significant, as the company has been a major partner of the festival since 2015, with the 2026 edition previously branded as “Pepsi presents Wireless.” Kanye West, also known as Ye, is scheduled to headline all three nights of…

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Donald Trump has issued a series of strongly worded warnings to Iran, urging it to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F*****’ Strait, you crazy b******s, or you’ll be living in Hell – JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah.” The remarks followed continued Iranian strikes on oil fields and infrastructure targets across neighbouring Gulf countries, with no indication of de-escalation. Speaking in a…

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Donald Trump is reportedly considering further changes to his administration following the dismissal of Pam Bondi, as internal tensions escalate among senior officials. Sources indicate Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with Howard Lutnick and Lori Chavez-DeRemer, with one official describing him as “very angry” and open to additional personnel changes. Other high-ranking figures, including Kash Patel and Dan Driscoll, have also been linked to potential departures, though no final decisions have been confirmed. The possible reshuffle comes alongside broader upheaval within the military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently removed several senior leaders, including Randy George, who stepped down with immediate…

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Donald Trump is seeking a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal 2027, marking a roughly 40% increase from 2026 levels. The proposal allocates $1.1 trillion to the Department of Defense, with an additional $350 billion to be pursued through Congress for priorities including munitions production, industrial expansion, and a planned “Golden Dome” missile defense system. The request, prepared by budget chief Russell Vought, comes as the U.S. enters the fifth week of its war with Iran, signaling long-term military investment despite expectations of a near-term end to the conflict. Trump had earlier described the proposed spending as necessary to build…

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NASA has released the first high-resolution images of Earth taken by astronauts aboard Artemis II as they travel toward the Moon. The images were captured by mission commander Reid Wiseman after the crew completed a critical engine burn that placed their Orion spacecraft on a trajectory toward the Moon. At the time of capture, the spacecraft was about 142,000 miles from Earth and 132,000 miles from the Moon, marking the halfway point of the journey. One image, titled Hello, World, shows Earth glowing against the darkness of space, with the Atlantic Ocean dominating the view. The western Sahara and the…

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A historic golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum has been recovered following a major investigation, authorities confirmed. The artifact, known as the Golden Helmet of Coțofenești, was taken earlier this year from the Drents Museum during a targeted theft that raised concerns across Europe’s museum community. The helmet, a rare and valuable piece of ancient Romanian heritage dating back more than 2,000 years, had been on loan when it was stolen. Its disappearance triggered an international manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Dutch police announced that the helmet has now been recovered, though details about the suspects and the…

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A portrait of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was reportedly found in a trash can at the Department of Justice just one day after her dismissal by President Donald Trump. Images circulating online showed the framed portrait placed upside down inside a bin, shortly after it had been removed from a wall where it hung alongside official portraits of senior leadership.  The incident quickly gained attention as a symbolic reflection of the abrupt nature of her removal.  Bondi was fired amid mounting criticism over her tenure, including handling of high-profile cases and dissatisfaction within the administration.  Her dismissal forms…

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President Donald Trump is accused of running a “misogynistic administration” after he fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday. Bondi reportedly “begged” Trump not to fire her in a closed-door meeting at the White House on April 1. An insider said Bondi “was unhappy” after hearing Trump was considering firing her and she “tried to change his mind.” https://twitter.com/ReallyAmerican1/status/2039839801319346676?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2039839801319346676%7Ctwgr%5E84f7b0d4f73b931b7bcd6b60a28c6933db87e8bf%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F04%2Fpresident-trump-fires-attorney-general-pam-bondi%2F “Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General over the past year,” Trump said in a statement on his Truth Social app. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to…

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Tiger Woods called his pal President Trump after rolling his SUV during a 2-car accident in Jupiter Island, Florida. Police body cam video shows the golf legend on his cell phone before his DUI arrest. Woods told a deputy he was on the phone with President Trump. TMZ Sports obtained body cam footage that shows Woods talking on his phone. He was allowed to sit in a police cruiser while deputies assessed the crash scene. Deputies had him perform a field sobriety test, which he passed with flying colors. At one point, Woods walked away from the cruiser, forcing deputies…

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A federal judge halted construction on President Trump’s massive $400 million ballroom with gilded gold columns at the White House. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington, DC, granted a preservationist group’s request to halt construction on the ballroom until the blueprint plans are reviewed and congressional approval is obtained. After Trump’s historic reelection in 2024, he announced plans to build a 90,000sq ft ballroom on the site of the demolished East Wing. However, the judge said Trump will need congressional approval to move forward with construction. During a news conference in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump…

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