The Daily Populous

Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 night edition

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A powerful explosion rocked central Russia’s Vladimir region on Tuesday, local authorities said, while the military stated that the blast erupted at an ammunition depot due to human error.

“An explosion occurred in the Kirzhachsky district.

Responsible services are working on site,” Vladimir region Governor Alexander Avdeyev wrote on Telegram, without directly referencing any military facilities or detailing the damage.

Shortly after, Russia’s Defense Ministry confirmed that the blast had occurred at an ammunition depot, saying the suspected cause was “violation of safety regulations during the handling of explosive materials.”.

“By order of the Russian defense minister, a commission has been formed to investigate the incident,” the ministry said in a statement.

Kirzhach, located 75 kilometers (47 miles) northeast of Moscow, is home to the 51st arsenal of the Russian military’s main missile and artillery directorate.

Eyewitness videos shared on social media showed thick smoke and a loud blast, with some users claiming a strike had hit the arsenal. »

Info Hegseth shared with wife and brother came from top general's secure messages

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The other group included Hegseth’s wife, his brother, his attorney and some of his aides.

“No classified material was ever shared via Signal,” said the Pentagon's chief spokesman, Sean Parnell, who called the allegations “an attempt to sabotage President Trump and Secretary Hegseth.”.

“I had concerns from the get-go because Pete Hegseth didn’t have a lot of experience,” said Bacon, a retired Air Force general. »

Woman Dragged From Republican Town Hall Seeks $5 Million in Damages

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The Coeur D’Alene city attorney has filed battery and false imprisonment charges stemming from the town hall incident.

Separately, Borrenpohl has moved to file a $5 million lawsuit against the sheriff; the men who dragged her from the town hall; and others she blames for her injuries, both constitutional and physical.

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US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’

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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown against China is unsustainable and he expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.

Details of the speech were confirmed by two people familiar with the remarks who insisted on anonymity to discuss them.

AP AUDIO: US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not ‘sustainable’ AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying a trade war with China is not sustainable. »