5 things to know for April 28: Iran explosion, Vancouver attack, Immigration, Harvard, Noem theft
A significant explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas, Iran, caused by a fire among shipping containers, resulted in at least 40 deaths and over 1,000 injuries, with chemical stockpiles suspected as the source. In Vancouver, a street festival was tragically disrupted when a man drove into the crowd, killing 11 people, while authorities stated there was no evidence of terrorism. The Trump administration's aggressive immigration policies led to mass arrests, including the controversial detainment of a judge allegedly aiding an undocumented immigrant. Harvard University is engaged in a legal battle against the Trump administration, challenging federal demands to alter its diversity and inclusion policies amidst threats of funding cuts. A high-profile theft involving a purse belonging to Kristi Noem revealed potential criminal activities including device and credit card fraud, as the investigation continues with multiple arrests made.
The explosion at Shahid Rajaee port in Iran resulted in a declared state of emergency due to hazardous air conditions, with unclear causes but speculation around chemical containers, possibly with missile propellants, being involved.
In Vancouver, a suspect named Kai-Ji Adam Lo drove into a crowd during a Filipino cultural festival, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries, and was charged with second-degree murder, though his motives remain unclear.
Under the Trump administration, a rigorous crackdown on immigration led to the arrest of nearly 800 individuals over four days, with a controversial database being compiled to track and deport undocumented immigrants.
Harvard University is contesting federal demands that threaten its funding over policies related to diversity and inclusion, arguing that the demands violate the First Amendment and citing arbitrary governmental actions.
The theft of Kristi Noem's purse in a Washington, DC restaurant has resulted in arrests and uncovered possible wider criminal activity, including fraud, with no direct threat linked to Noem's role as Homeland Security Secretary.