Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, strengthened her bond with Prince William as both faced cancer battles in 2024. Now in remission, Kate focuses on family and UK-based royal duties, expressing newfound openness and gratitude in their marriage and public life.
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Los Angeles faces widespread devastation as a rare fire tornado hits amidst the Palisades blaze, which has claimed at least 11 lives and destroyed over 12,000 structures. Intense winds and extreme heat exacerbate conditions, prompting health advisories and evacuations, including from upscale neighborhoods like Hidden Hills and Calabasas.
Democratic attorneys general from 19 states are challenging President Trump's latest executive order on elections, arguing it undermines states' constitutional authority. The order requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates mail-in ballots be received by election day, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement and federal overreach.
Nasa employees have been directed to remove all pronouns from emails and other applications following an executive order from the Trump administration. In response, Nasa disabled the ability to add pronouns in user displays and mandated uniform signature blocks. Public materials referencing gender identity were also affected.
President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the world health organization (WHO) has caused the agency to lose its largest funder, with the US projected to contribute $958 million, or nearly 15 per cent of Who's $6.5 billion budget for 2025. Who’s budget relies heavily on voluntary contributions, making it difficult to prioritize global health issues. The US is followed by major donors like the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation, Gavi, and the European Commission. The US has instructed... Expand
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early Friday. The tremor had a depth of 127 kilometers. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. Earlier this week, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake also hit Myanmar. In December, the region experienced a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, indicating ongoing seismic activity.
President Trump has threatened to withhold federal disaster relief from Los Angeles unless California changes its water management approach. Trump claims that state fish conservation efforts are causing urban hydrants to run dry, and he blames Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for the fires' proliferation.
A fourth contingent of 200 Kenyan police arrived in Haiti to help fight violent gangs, joining over 600 others. Despite the US freezing $13.3 million in funding for the mission, commander Godfrey Otunge assured the mission is on track, with less than 3 per cent of support affected. The mission continues to receive aid from the US and other countries. Gangs control 85 per cent of Port-au-Prince, causing widespread violence and displacement.
Marko Elez resigned from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency after his past racist social media posts surfaced. Elon Musk announced that he would rehire him as 'to err is human'. Vice President JD Vance is also in favor of rehiring him about which Democrat Ro Khanna questioned him about his wife and children's Indian connection. Vance slammed Ro for dragging his children while Elon Musk criticized the Wall Street Journal journalist who reported on Marko Elez.