The Daily Populous

Thursday April 17th, 2025 day edition

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Some aides to US President Donald Trump are unhappy with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine.

In another sign of the times, The Economist notes that Pentagon officials recently questioned an ally about why it continues to supply weapons to Ukraine.

Diplomats in Washington also report that some Trump aides privately say they are "fed up" with Europe's efforts to strengthen Ukraine.

"As always with such a chaotic administration, it is hard to distinguish the true signal from the noise," the newspaper notes.

The first is the effort by the UK and France to create a European "reassurance force" to help Ukraine after the ceasefire.

The Europeans hope to show Trump that they are taking on the burden of European security, hoping to maintain at least some American commitment to NATO, if not to Ukraine.

With Russia determined to continue its invasion and America seemingly intent on standing aside, Ukraine will have to fight on, Shimer says. »

Missing toddler who walked 7 miles alone through Arizona wilderness led to safety by rancher's dog

Authored by nbcnews.com

A 2-year-old boy who spent the night alone in the remote Arizona wilderness and walked 7 miles through mountain lion territory was led to safety by a rancher's dog, authorities said Tuesday.

But 16 hours after he went missing, rancher Scotty Dunton found him on his land 7 miles away.

The boy was safe and well and had apparently been led to his property by the rancher's dog, Buford. »

El Salvadoran VP Reveals Trump Is 'Paying' to Keep Abrego Garcia at CECOT, Senator Says

Authored by latintimes.com

claimed that it's vice president told him the Trump administration is financially compensating the country to continue detaining Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia at CECOT.

Ulloa allegedly told Van Hollen that the Trump administration is "paying" El Salvador to keep Garcia imprisoned at CECOT.

"His answer was that the Trump administration is paying El Salvador, the government of El Salvador to keep him at CECOT," Van Hollen said. »

A crack in the manosphere: Joe Rogan’s guests are revolting | Sam Wolfson

Authored by theguardian.com
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He hosts his favourite guests time after time, with many of them building entire careers off their appearances on the show.

There are no simple ideological lines being drawn between Rogan and the guests that are turning on him.

How long Trump can count on Rogan’s cuddles and warm wishes might depend on whether his favourite guests begin to ostracize him. »

Nayib Bukele weakened El Salvador's gangs — and democratic norms

Authored by msnbc.com

He oversaw the dramatic weakening of El Salvador’s gangs, mainly MS-13 and Barrio 18, which formed in the United States decades ago.

It’s little wonder that politicians across Latin America promise voters they’ll copy “El Modelo Bukele.”.

Since Bukele launched his crackdown in March 2022, El Salvador has the world’s highest incarceration rate. »