Mizgin Rojda, a commander in the Kurdish Women's Protection Units, stood firm in battle against Turkish-backed militias in northeastern Syria, wounded but resolute until reinforcements came. The conflict grows as the Syrian National Army resurges, with Mizgin committed to fighting what she sees as occupiers.

In the UK, the number of elderly drivers has surged, leading to calls for mandatory eyesight tests. Current self-certification methods are deemed inadequate. Campaigners stress the need for professional checks after incidents involving drivers with impaired vision, highlighting the heightened accident risk.

In the U.S., the Supreme Court ruled to allow the Trump administration to stop $65 million in diversity training grants, a move reflecting efforts to dismantle such programs. While the ruling is not final, it indicates a shift in policy toward "progressive" initiatives, echoing broader changes in government priorities under the previous administration.

The Digest, 4/5/2025 @1230AM, CDT

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