Author: Political X Patriot
LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo has announced he will step down at the end of the 2025 MLS season, citing a desire to return to Germany with his family. Cherundolo, who has been with LAFC since January 2022, has enjoyed remarkable success, including winning the Supporters Shield and the MLS Cup in his first season. He led the team to a 2024 US Open Cup Championship, boasting an impressive overall record of 87 wins, 43 losses, and 26 ties across all competitions. LAFC co-president and general manager, John Sorrington, praised Cherundolo as a great leader and one of the top…
The Southern Regional Climate Center, which provided near-real-time climate data to government agencies and private companies in the southern United States, has closed following the expiration of basic federal funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce through NOAA. The center is one of four regional climate centers that have ceased operations due to funding issues. Its website is down, and its small staff is searching for other jobs. Alison Tarter, a research specialist, mentioned that the center’s annual funding must be approved by the federal government each year, but this year’s approval did not occur in time. The closure impacts…
Idaho police have released recordings from body-worn and security cameras regarding the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, who was autistic, nonverbal, and had cerebral palsy. Perez was shot after a 911 call reported a conflict involving him and a knife in his family’s fenced yard on April 5. When officers arrived, Perez was on the ground but got up and approached them with the knife, leading three officers to use their firearms and a fourth to fire a bean bag shotgun. Perez, who had collapsed, was later taken off life support after a week in the hospital. His family…
At least 37 people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including many women and children, following a strong explosion that destroyed tents in the Almawasi area. Survivors described a horrific scene of panic and flames spreading rapidly, making escape nearly impossible. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed the strikes targeted Hamas militants while acknowledging civilian casualties and stating that the actions were under review. Meanwhile, Hamas rejected Israel’s ceasefire proposal aimed at securing the release of hostages, insisting that the war’s end should involve the release of all 59 captive individuals. The humanitarian situation in Gaza…
The Sildaria sturgeon, a prehistoric fish species that swam alongside dinosaurs and has been unseen since the 1960s, may still inhabit the muddy rivers of southern Kazakhstan. Researchers, led by aquatic biologist Bernie Kuhaida, are on a mission to ascertain if this species has escaped extinction, despite facing significant threats from human activity. These sturgeons are the smallest of 26 species, measuring only 22 centimeters, and boast unique features like a long flat nose and rows of bone plates. They have survived numerous environmental changes over 162 million years but are now severely endangered due to human-induced habitat destruction, including…
Working for the world’s largest hedge funds, like Millennium, Citadel, Point72, and Balyasny, is increasingly appealing due to rapid growth and lucrative pay packages. As of 2024, investor optimism is high, propelled by market dynamics, including advancements in AI and shifts in global interest rates. However, these hedge funds, often termed “pod shops,” offer little job security, with high turnover rates—about 20% annually—due to their performance-driven cultures. While these firms attract top talent with advanced technology and risk management systems, they also maintain a competitive environment where financial performance dictates job stability. Individuals in these firms must possess excellent technical…
The former Oakwood theme park in Pembrokeshire, which closed last month due to declining visitor numbers, has become a site of concern as people trespass to film on its abandoned rides. Sam Kurtz, a local Tory MS, is advocating for a quick sale of the property to mitigate potential risks associated with it being left empty. Oakwood, which opened in 1987 and featured the famous Megafobia rollercoaster, will not reopen for the 2025 season due to unsustainable future investments, according to its owner, Aspro Parks. Kurtz emphasizes the need for a developmental plan, arguing that the longer the site remains…
The Sea Cure project, based on the southern coast of England, aims to explore the potential of carbon extraction from seawater as a technology to combat climate change. Funded by the UK government, this pilot initiative aligns with the scientific consensus on the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while also considering the importance of capturing carbon already in the atmosphere. Traditional carbon capture efforts typically focus on air emissions, but Sea Cure investigates whether extracted carbon from seawater is more efficient since its concentration is much higher—around 150 times more than in the air. The facility uses a system…
Juan Carlos Lopez Gomez, a 20-year-old U.S. citizen born in Georgia, was arrested in Florida while traveling for work and initially misidentified as an “unauthorized alien.” Following a traffic stop, he spent a night in jail due to a 48-hour hold requested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Lopez Gomez was released after his lawyer presented his birth certificate in court, which confirmed his citizenship. The judge found no cause for the charges against him but indicated that Lopez Gomez would remain in custody due to ICE’s hold. ICE holds are issued when local law enforcement notifies the agency…
On April 16, 2025, Puerto Rico experienced a massive blackout that left over 1.4 million customers without power and more than 400,000 without water. The outage began around noon on Wednesday, and by Thursday night, over 958,000 customers had their electricity restored, while 89% regained water access. However, another 200,000 customers lost power again due to issues with a power plant. Governor Jennifer Gonzalez, who cut her holiday short to address the crisis, noted the fragility of the power infrastructure and warned that repairs could take days or longer. The blackout, the second major one in four months, has put…