One of two missing University of South Florida doctoral students found dead and a roommate has been named a suspect
- Two University of South Florida doctoral students from Bangladesh were reported missing; Zamil Limon was found dead Friday on the Howard Frankland Bridge while Nahida Bristy remains missing.
- Their former roommate, 26-year-old Hisham Abugharbieh, was arrested and faces multiple charges after police linked him to the case; authorities continue searching for Bristy.
- The university and local community say they are shaken and are supporting the families as investigators continue the probe and await autopsy results.
Crime
Education
April 25, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Another wave of public outcry tests Putin's rule in wartime Russia
- A viral video by influencer Victoria Bonya (31 million views) sparked a wave of public criticism of Putin and even drew a Kremlin response.
- Frustration is growing over a strained wartime economy and tighter internet controls, with businesses hurting and everyday life getting tougher.
- Polls show slipping approval ratings for Putin, yet analysts say the regime remains stable for now with no organized threat.
Politics
April 25, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
- Drone fragments landed in Galati after an overnight Russian strike on nearby Ukraine, damaging an electricity pole and a home annex but causing no injuries — the first time property has been hit in Romania despite repeated airspace breaches.
- Romania, which borders Ukraine along the Danube, had two British Eurofighter Typhoons scrambled and local residents warned to take cover as tensions rose.
- Bucharest says it will soon deploy a U.S.-made, AI-powered Merops counter‑drone system to better protect the Danube frontier.
War and Conflicts
Technology & Computing
April 25, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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2026 UFL Week 5 Results: Defenders Crush New-Look Stallions, More
- DC Defenders blew out the Birmingham Stallions on the road after turnovers doomed Birmingham.
- Jordan Ta’amu starred (15-for-22, 275 yards, 4 TDs) with Ty Scott hauling in two scores — plenty of highlight plays.
- Week 5 also features undefeated Orlando Storm hosting the St. Louis Battlehawks, plus a Sunday doubleheader to watch.
Sports
April 25, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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4 Takeaways From Night 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft
- Early run on defensive tackles — teams prioritized big, two‑gap run‑stoppers as the NFL leans back into a heavier running game.
- Tight end boom and schematic shift — clubs are drafting athletic TEs and using 13‑personnel/YOZ alignments to create mismatches and disguise run/pass looks.
- Prototypical QBs still valued — Beck and Allar (big, experienced pocket passers) went as developmental prospects, showing size and traits remain important in evaluations.
Sports
April 25, 2026 at 3:41 AM
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