From foreign elections to charity runs, here’s some notable news of the past week.
April 13: Péter Magyar wins Hungary election.
After counting the votes of the Hungary election on April 12, Tisza party candidate Péter Magyar won 53% of the votes, defeating current Prime Minister Viktor Orbán of the Fidesz party. Not only did this mark the end of Orbán’s 16-year rule, the Tisza party now has 141 seats in the 199-seat National Assembly, while the Fidesz party has 52. According to BBC, this power shift promises swift changes to Hungary’s government.
April 13: U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations.
In an Instagram reel posted on April 13, a statement on behalf of Congressman Eric Swalwell said that Swalwell “unequivocally denies each and every allegation of sexual misconduct and assault that has been leveled against him,” calling these accusations “a calculated and transparent political hit job designed to destroy the reputation of a man who has spent 20 years in public service.” This follows a day after Swalwell suspended his campaign, according to an article by calmatters.org.
April 14: LAUSD strike, planned for April 14, avoided by tentative agreements with three unions.
According to an article by the Los Angeles Times, LAUSD schools remained open on April 14 after a tentative agreement was made at 2 a.m. the night before. Two unions, United Teachers Los Angeles and Associated Administrators of Los Angeles, were prepared to strike in solidarity if Local 99 of Service Employees International Union did not reach an agreement. This strike would have affected over 400,000 students as teachers, administrators and school workers planned to walk out, forcing school closures.
April 14: UCLA Physics and Astronomy Department looks to cut biophysics major.
According to an article by the Daily Bruin, Mary Tran, the department of physics and astronomy’s lead undergraduate advisor, announced the suspension of admission to the major for fall 2027 and beyond, in an email released on Monday, April 13. Tran added that current students and incoming students declared to the biophysics major will be allowed to continue their degree; however, the department looks to submit a proposal to cut the major altogether.
April 15: Norse Atlantic Airways cancels all of its LAX flights from its summer schedule.
According to an article by KTLA, Norse Atlantic Airways sent emails to its passengers cancelling its LAX flights. In the email, the airline said, “The disruption is caused by extraordinary surge in oil prices followed by unpredictable fuel supply shortage constraints across the aviation industry outside our control,” citing that oil prices have reached $200 per barrel amid the conflict in the Middle East. The airline plans to focus more on its flights from the East Coast, where oil prices have been less volatile.
April 19: President Trump threatens retaliation against Strait of Hormuz ship attacks.
Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire to halt bombing, issued April 8. On Sunday morning, he posted on Truth Social, “Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement! That wasn’t nice, was it? We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran. NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!” Trump plans to send an American delegation, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, to Pakistan to continue negotiations. Read more for live updates on the Iran War.
April 19: Students, faculty, and more complete the 26th annual Bruin Run/Walk 5k.
Bruins and supporting community gathered at Wilson Plaza to run a slumber-party-themed charity 5k at 8:30 a.m. on April 19. Organized by USAC Student Wellness Commission, or SWC, the annual Bruin Run/Walk 5k raises money for The Painted Turtle, a camp in Lake Hughes, California for children with chronic illnesses and their families. For more information about the event or ways to become involved, see @bruinrunwalk on Instagram.
