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President Trump has dismissed all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an advisory body on design and aesthetics in Washington D.C. This move comes as Trump pushes for ambitious construction projects, including a new White House ballroom and a triumphal arch. The firings, communicated via email, affect Biden appointees and signal Trump's intent to reshape the capital's landscape.
Oman Customs has issued comprehensive guidelines requiring travelers to declare cash or bearer-negotiable instruments valued at RO6,000 or more when entering, exiting, or transiting through Oman. The rules outline documentation for individuals and legal entities, extend to gold transactions, and impose strict penalties for false or non-declaration, reinforcing Oman’s anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism-financing framework.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqa, emphasizing education as a cornerstone for the UAE’s future. He highlighted national identity, sports, economic awareness, and creativity as key to student development, praised the leadership of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Sheikha Mariam bint Mohammed, and reaffirmed that today’s students are tomorrow’s national leaders.
Twitch streamers Nina Lin and Zoe Spencer have had their channels suspended after an old livestream resurfaced, showing them twerking on a visibly uncomfortable FaZe Silky's assistant, Said. Lin apologized, admitting she was wrong and that Said was clearly hurt, but faced backlash for the delayed response. Viewers are demanding fair treatment and accountability from Twitch.
Asteroid 2024 YR4's potential lunar impact in 2032 has prompted renewed consideration of nuclear disruption as a planetary defense strategy. While kinetic methods are insufficient for this 60-meter asteroid, nuclear intervention offers a scalable solution. Mission windows are being evaluated for late 2029 to late 2031, aiming to prevent secondary hazards like debris clouds threatening satellites and human spaceflight.
Streamer IShowSpeed has brought back his famous "my mom is kinda homeless" meme. He recently recreated the viral moment during a live broadcast. This has reignited online conversations and meme creation. Fans are comparing the new stream to the original. The event highlights the lasting impact of spontaneous online content.
GOSI will advance November 2025 pension payments to Thursday, October 30th, due to the usual November 1st date falling on a weekend. Retirees need no action as deposits are automatic. GOSI also denied social media rumors of an 800-SAR one-off increase, urging reliance on official channels.
Popular streamer Asmongold claims he has permission to reveal why Mizkif was removed from OTK platform, stating it predates recent serious allegations by Emiru. He emphasized the decision was for a separate, pre-existing reason, and he will share the full story if necessary, assuring viewers the truth will emerge soon.
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm, posing a severe threat to Jamaica with sustained winds of 75 mph and a slow-moving trajectory. Officials urge residents to prepare for catastrophic flooding and landslides as the storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 4 strength by Monday.