Sebastian Zapeta, an undocumented Guatemalan migrant, has been detained for allegedly setting a sleeping passenger on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death. Zapeta, who re-entered the US illegally after deportation, stayed in multiple migrant shelters and has no prior criminal record. The investigation is ongoing.
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US President-elect Donald Trump condemns Judge Juan Merchan’s decision to schedule his sentencing on January 10, 2025, regarding the hush money trial. Merchan upheld Trump's conviction but indicated no jail time, advocating for Trump’s unconditional discharge. Trump's team labels the decision as unconstitutional and plans to appeal.
China condemned US import bans on 37 additional Chinese companies, calling the forced labour allegations 'malicious' and 'groundless.' The US Department of Homeland Security's move targets firms involved in mining and processing minerals, textile manufacturing, and solar module production in Xinjiang, where Beijing is accused of detaining Uyghurs. China vows to protect its firms' rights and interests.
Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, known for her high-profile prosecutions in cases involving CIA leaks and Russian export fraud, was found dead in her Virginia home. Authorities are investigating her death. Aber had recently resigned and played key roles in significant legal battles, including those against former CIA analyst Asif Rahman and Virginia-based Eleview International Inc.
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On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The law increases retirement benefits for over 2.5 million public servants, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers, by an average of $360 monthly. Retirees will also receive retroactive payments from December 2023. Surviving spouses will see their benefits rise as well, marking a major win for public... Expand
The Vatican has recognized 167 Sri Lankan Catholics killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings as witnesses of faith, honoring their sacrifice motivated by hatred of the faith. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith announced the inclusion in the Vatican's catalogue during a vigil commemorating the victims. The church continues to seek further investigation into the attacks, alleging a possible political conspiracy.