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EXCLUSIVE: Gulf Cartel Operates Alternative Government in Mexican Border City

With almost complete impunity, the Gulf Cartel expanded its control in Tamaulipas to the point where it operates as an alternative government in the border city of Matamoros. Through this control, all businesses, including food vendors, flower shops, and even panhandlers, are required to pay a weekly protection fee to the Gulf Cartel. The cartel operates a massive database of the city’s commerce and even uses city officials to collect the funds.
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Cause of Spain power outage still unclear after mass blackout, travel chaos – The Washington Post

Cause of Spain power outage still unclear after mass blackout, travel chaos  The Washington PostSpain will take 'all necessary measures' to prevent another blackout, says PM - live updates  BBCDid ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon  The ConversationHow Spain’s Success in Renewable Energy May Have Left It Vulnerable  The New York TimesPower returns to Spain and Portugal. The outage’s cause remains a mystery  AP News

Harvard president “sorry” after reports on antisemitism, Islamophobia – Axios

Harvard president "sorry" after reports on antisemitism, Islamophobia  AxiosHarvard Promises Changes After Reports on Antisemitism and Islamophobia  The New York TimesHarvard’s President Says ‘I’m Sorry’ After Reports on Bias  Bloomberg.comTwo Harvard task forces release reports on campus antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias  CNNLong-awaited Harvard antisemitism report shows intense campus hostility to Jews, Israelis  The Times of Israel

India planning ‘military strike,’ Pakistan minister says – dw.com

India planning 'military strike,' Pakistan minister says  dw.comPakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours  CNN"India Intends To Carry Out Military Action In 36 hours": Pakistan Minister  NDTVPakistan minister warns of possible Indian military strike in 24-36 hours | Conflict News  Al JazeeraPakistan preparing to challenge India's suspension of water treaty, minister says  Reuters

Reports of Civilian Deaths in Yemen Are Mounting. The Pentagon Is Remaining Mostly Silent. – Military.com

Reports of Civilian Deaths in Yemen Are Mounting. The Pentagon Is Remaining Mostly Silent.  Military.comU.S. Military Says Its Air Campaign Has Hit More Than 800 Targets in Yemen  The New York TimesHouthis Say U.S. Airstrike in Yemen Killed Nearly 70 People in Migrant Detention Center  WSJUS says it’s hit more than 800 targets in Houthi bombing campaign  Military TimesU.S. strike killed scores of African migrants in Yemen, Houthis say  The Washington Post