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Malcolm X’s Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against FBI, CIA, and NYPD Over His Assassination

The family of Malcolm X, the iconic civil rights activist, has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the FBI, the CIA, and the New York Police Department (NYPD), accusing them of involvement in his assassination and negligence in preventing his death. Renowned civil rights attorney Ben Crump, representing the family, announced the lawsuit during a recent news conference, stating, “We believe that they all conspired to assassinate Malcolm X, one of the greatest thought leaders of the 20th Century.”
Malcolm X was killed on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39, when three assailants armed with firearms shot him 21 times as he prepared to speak at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. The lawsuit alleges that a “corrupt, unlawful and unconstitutional” connection between law enforcement and Malcolm X’s killers facilitated the murder and that this relationship was “actively concealed, condoned, protected and facilitated by government agents.”
According to the lawsuit, the NYPD, in collaboration with federal agencies, detained members of Malcolm X’s security detail days before the assassination and strategically removed its officers from inside the ballroom on the day of the event. The family contends that federal agents, including undercover operatives, were present at the scene but did not intervene to prevent the assassination.
Malcolm X rose to prominence as a powerful advocate for Black empowerment and as a lead spokesman for the Nation of Islam before a contentious split from the organization. His life was cut short amidst tensions that erupted following his departure.
One Nation of Islam member confessed to the murder; however, two others who were convicted had their convictions vacated in 2021 after a New York judge determined that crucial evidence had been withheld, leading to a miscarriage of justice. New York’s attorney general supported the findings, stating that the evidence that could have exonerated the men had not been disclosed during their trial.
These two exonerated individuals subsequently filed lawsuits against the city and state, winning settlements of $26 million from New York City and $10 million from New York state.
While the NYPD stated it would not comment on ongoing litigation, the FBI and CIA have yet to respond to inquiries regarding the lawsuit. The outcome of this new legal action is awaited as the nation reflects on the historical significance of Malcolm X’s legacy and the persistent questions surrounding his death.
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Ukraine and US Reach Minerals Agreement Amid Ongoing War

Ukraine has confirmed an agreement with the United States on a minerals deal, calling it a “positive outcome” with “good amendments,” though officials have yet to disclose further details.
Media reports suggest that Washington has dropped an initial demand for a $500 billion share in potential revenue from Ukraine’s natural resources. However, the deal does not appear to include the firm security guarantees that Kyiv had sought.
US President Donald Trump announced that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to travel to Washington this week to finalize the agreement. The development follows a series of tense exchanges between the two leaders.
While Trump did not explicitly confirm the deal’s finalization, he stated that in return, Ukraine would get “the right to fight on.” Acknowledging Ukraine’s resilience, he added, “Without the United States and its money and its military equipment, this war would have been over in a very short period of time.”
When asked whether US military support for Ukraine would continue, Trump indicated that assistance might persist “until we have a deal with Russia,” stressing the need for a negotiated settlement to end the conflict. He also suggested that any future peace deal would require “some form of peacekeeping” acceptable to all parties involved.
Ukraine possesses vast deposits of critical minerals such as lithium and titanium, alongside substantial reserves of coal, gas, oil, and uranium—resources valued in the billions. Trump has framed the agreement as one that will allow the US to recoup more than it has spent on supporting Ukraine. However, final details of the deal reportedly remain under negotiation.
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Australian Nurses Suspended Over Antisemitic Video Amid National Crackdown on Hate Speech

Two Australian nurses have been suspended after a video surfaced showing them making violent antisemitic remarks, including threats to harm Israeli patients. The incident, which allegedly took place at a hospital in Sydney, has sparked outrage and is now under police investigation.
New South Wales (NSW) Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed that the two individuals had been stood down immediately and would never work in the state’s healthcare system again. Authorities are conducting a thorough review of hospital records to ensure no patients were harmed, though a rapid preliminary check found nothing unusual.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the video as “sickening and shameful,” emphasizing that antisemitism has no place in Australia. His comments come just days after the country passed stricter hate crime laws in response to a surge in antisemitic incidents.
The video, shared online by Israeli content creator Max Veifer, appears to have been recorded in a hospital setting. In the footage, a man claiming to be a doctor tells Veifer he has “beautiful eyes” but adds, “I’m sorry you’re Israeli,” before making a throat-slitting gesture and stating he sends Israelis to “Jahannam” (an Islamic concept of hell). A woman later appears on screen, saying she refuses to treat Israelis and will “kill them” instead.
Despite the video being edited with emojis and censoring certain comments, authorities have not questioned its authenticity. NSW Police stated they have identified the individuals involved and are investigating whether criminal charges should be pursued.
Albanese vowed that anyone found guilty of committing hate crimes will “face the full force of our laws.” Park echoed this sentiment, apologizing to the Jewish community and reassuring them that NSW hospitals remain committed to providing “first-class” healthcare to all patients, regardless of background.
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Coca-Cola May Increase Plastic Bottle Use Due to Trump’s Aluminium Tariffs

Coca-Cola has warned that it may have to increase the use of plastic bottles in the U.S. if President Donald Trump’s new tariffs make aluminium cans too expensive. The announcement was made by Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey during a call with investors.
Trump’s recent order imposes a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the U.S., a move expected to raise costs for canned food and beverage manufacturers. Quincey acknowledged that Coca-Cola could shift more emphasis to PET plastic bottles to manage affordability.
“If aluminium cans become more expensive, we can put more emphasis on PET bottles,” he said, while noting that packaging costs are only a small fraction of the company’s overall expenses.
This shift comes shortly after Coca-Cola scaled back its sustainability goal of using 50% recycled materials in its packaging by 2030, adjusting the target to 35-40% by 2035. The beverage giant has been under pressure from environmental groups, which have labeled it the world’s “top global plastic polluter” for six years in a row.
Aluminium cans, despite being pricier, are far more recyclable than plastic bottles. The U.S. imports nearly half of its aluminium, according to the United States Geological Survey, making the tariffs a significant factor in production costs. Unlike in 2018, when some can-makers received exemptions from similar tariffs, Trump has now ruled out any exceptions for products or countries.
In a separate move, Trump also signed an executive order rolling back efforts to replace plastic straws with paper alternatives in government facilities—undoing a policy introduced by former President Joe Biden, who had called plastic pollution a “crisis.”