Representative Rosa DeLauro criticized Elon Musk's influence on Republicans, linking it to the potential government shutdown. Musk reportedly threatened primary challenges against Republicans who supported the previous spending deal. The House rejected a Republican-backed spending bill, increasing the likelihood of a shutdown.
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The US may join a small group of nations considering cancer warning labels on alcohol, as per Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call. Countries like South Korea, Ireland, Norway, and Thailand already have or are planning stricter regulations linking alcohol to cancer. The 2026 Irish law leads the way with mandatory warnings.
Germany's elections saw the far-right AfD secure over 20% of the vote, marking its highest-ever share. The CDU/CSU led by Friedrich Merz won with over 28%, while the SPD recorded its worst result. Mainstream parties ruled out working with AfD. Merz aims to form a government by Easter, with potential coalition negotiations expected to be tough.
Luigi Mangione became very popular in the Pennsylvania jail during his short stay there as the prison mates arranged for his shave which is not a privilege that a murder-accused gets in the jail. A report said Luigi even shared some funds out of the huge pool of money that he received from his supporters with his fellow inmates in Pennsylvania.
A SEPTA train with 350 passengers caught fire near Crum Lynne Station, Ridley Park, on Thursday, causing a mass evacuation. Quick action from the crew and firefighters helped manage the blaze. The fire’s cause is still under investigation, with services temporarily disrupted but restored later.
A 17-year-old girl was killed by a shark while swimming off Queensland’s Bribie Island, marking Australia's third fatal shark attack in five weeks. Previous attacks include a surfer in South Australia and a pastor in Queensland. The number of shark sightings in the area is common, according to local residents.
Kash Patel, recently confirmed as FBI Director, praised his publicist Erica Knight for her critical role in his success. Knight, President of Knox Strategies, is renowned in conservative communications and crisis strategy. Patel acknowledged her unwavering support and expertise, emphasizing her influence in his career. Knight also voiced strong support for Patel during his nomination challenges.
Kash Patel's girlfriend Alexis Wilkins recounted her meeting with President Donald Trump as she spoke after Patel was sworn in. The president asked only one question about Kash: whether he was loyal, and Wilkins was confident in her answer. The country singer posted a photo with Kash and President Trump and captioned it "God Bless America."
Joshua Riibe, previously a person of interest in the missing case of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, has returned to the U.S. after being detained in the Dominican Republic. Despite suspicions, authorities found no evidence to formally charge him, and after resolving legal hurdles, he and his father flew back home.
Musk has never shied away from controversy, but his relationship with drugs has long been a topic of public scrutiny. His 2018 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience—where he took a single puff of a cannabis joint—was enough to shake Tesla’s stock and trigger a NASA investigation.