Days before Donald Trump's inauguration, the Trump family is wary about whether Bettina Anderson, the new girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr, would attend the inauguration. They are trying to resist it because If Bettina attends the inauguration as Donald Trump Jr's date, her position would be cemented which the family is not in favor of.
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Frito-Lay recalled certain 13-ounce bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips due to potential undeclared milk allergen. The recall affects 6,344 bags sold in Oregon and Washington with a "Guaranteed Fresh" date of February 11, 2025. Consumers with milk allergies are urged to discard the product. No allergic reactions have been reported as of December 18, 2024.
President Trump hinted that US support for Ukraine's war effort might be linked to securing access to Ukraine's rare earth materials. He voiced frustration over the aid imbalance between the US and Europe and highlighted the strategic importance of rare earth minerals. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for Kyiv's involvement in any negotiations.
Vivek Ramaswamy resigned from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by President Trump, to focus on a political campaign in Ohio. He co-led the commission with Elon Musk. Ramaswamy expressed gratitude for his role and confidence in the team's future success. A spokesperson highlighted his significant contributions and anticipated continued support for Trump's agenda.
Elon Musk calls for the elimination of entire US government agencies to cut spending and reshape priorities. Speaking at the World Governments Summit, he critiques bureaucratic inefficiencies and discusses initiatives on AI, DEI, and a new transportation project in Dubai, reflecting his growing influence in Washington.
MSNBC has canceled Joy Reid's 7 pm show, The ReidOut, as part of a programming overhaul led by new president Rebecca Kutler. Reid, known for her strong criticism of Trump, faced declining ratings and past controversies. Her slot will be filled by a new panel show. Further changes under Kutler include Alex Wagner's 9 pm show being axed.
A debate has erupted in Lithuania as the national opera house replaced Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' amidst the government's 'mental quarantine' on Russian culture due to the Ukraine conflict. The newly appointed culture minister's preference for Russian music has sparked controversy over the separation of culture and politics during wartime.
US President Trump aims to end the Russia-Ukraine war but is increasingly frustrated with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for not engaging in peace talks. Trump's administration is pushing Nato allies for more support and holding discussions with Russia, though excluding Ukraine has drawn criticism. Despite tensions, Trump remains focused on securing peace.
Two prominent Turkish journalists, Timur Soykan and Murat Agirel, were detained on Thursday, sparking outrage and accusations of politically motivated charges. Their newspapers assert the arrests are linked to their critical coverage of the government and recent protests. The journalists are accused of blackmail related to the sale of a TV channel, but supporters claim the real motive is to silence dissenting voices and suppress investigative journalism.
The University of Michigan School of Nursing rebranded its DEI resources following Trump's executive orders, with pages renamed and the diversity office's main page removed. Investigations revealed the content remained largely unchanged under new titles. Similar actions were noted at other universities, like Tennessee and Colorado, as institutions navigated the crackdown on diversity programmes.