Millions protest Trump administration at “No Kings” rallies

Millions of people protested at “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and Europe over the weekend against the Trump administration’s policies and the war in Iran. Organizers estimate at least 8 million participated in more than 3,300 protests worldwide.

Sysco Expands Into High-Margin Restaurant Segment With $29 Billion Deal

NEW YORK (AP) — Sysco, the nation’s largest food distributor, will acquire supplier Restaurant Depot in a deal worth more than $29 billion. The acquisition would create a closer link between Sysco and customers that rely on Restaurant Depot for supplies needed quickly in an industry segment known as “cash-and-carry wholesale.” Sysco, based in Houston, …

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Air Defence Units of Ukrainian Companies Start Intercepting Drones, Minister Says

KYIV, March 30 (Reuters) – The first ⁠of ⁠the air defence units ⁠formed by Ukrainian industrial enterprises has already ​begun carrying out combat duties, while new units are ‌being formed at 13 other ‌enterprises, Ukraine’s defence minister said on Monday. Ukraine’s ⁠government last ⁠year authorised energy, communications and transport companies to buy ​v and use …

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Trump Again Warns Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON, March 30 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. ⁠President Donald ⁠Trump issued another ​warning to Iran on ‌Monday to open ‌the Strait ⁠of ⁠Hormuz or risk U.S attacks on its ​oil wells and power plants. “Great progress has ​been made but, if ⁠for any ⁠reason a ⁠deal is ​not shortly reached, which it ​probably ⁠will be, and …

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Dissident Artist on Trial in China for Satirical Mao Sculptures, Says Rights Group

BEIJING, March 30 (Reuters) – Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen, ⁠famous ⁠for making provocative satirical sculptures ⁠of former leader Mao Zedong, was tried on Monday over accusations of “defaming national ​heroes and martyrs”, a rights group said. Gao, 69, who was detained in 2024 during a visit from the U.S., faces ‌a maximum three-year prison …

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Ukraine Hits Back Against Rheinmetall CEO’s Housewives’ Drones Comments

KYIV, March 30 (Reuters) – Ukrainians have criticised German ⁠arms ⁠maker Rheinmetall after its CEO ⁠dismissed their country’s drone-focused defence innovation as basic technology put together by ​housewives in kitchens. For Kyiv, drones have been critical to its war effort against Russia and are a source ‌of pride as the country has ‌fended off a …

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