Sam Kuffel, a CBS weather reporter, was fired after she slammed Elon Musk on her Instagram account for making a Nazi salute during a Presidential Inauguration. Her post was spotted and criticized by a conservative radio host, leading to her termination from CBS 58, where she had worked since December 2019.
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Veteran CNN anchor Jim Acosta is reportedly leaving the network following a major reshuffling of its programming schedule. His 10 am ET program has been replaced, and he was offered a significant downgrade to an overnight slot. Acosta’s confrontational style during the Donald Trump presidency made him a well-known figure.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent advocated for international cooperation and criticised the IMF and World Bank for straying from their core missions, signaling a nuanced approach to global finance. However, this message was immediately countered by the White House, which reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining tariffs on China until a new deal is reached.
President Trump announced he will discuss tariffs on Canada and Mexico, acknowledging that Americans may experience economic pain but insisting it will be worth it. He also reiterated his call for Canada to become a US state amid escalating trade tensions, with Canada and Mexico planning retaliatory measures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The soldiers survived their capture despite being wounded and are being interrogated by Ukrainian security services. Communication is facilitated through Korean translators with South Korean intelligence assistance. Russia has reportedly been concealing North Korean involvement in the conflict.
Freed Israeli hostage Eli Sharabi revealed his traumatic 491-day experience in Hamas captivity during a United Nations Security Council session. Sharabi narrated being chained, starved, beaten, and humiliated while his family was tragically killed. He advocates for the immediate release of the remaining hostages.