Elon Musk questioned the financial commitments of companies involved in Trump's AI infrastructure venture, Stargate, suggesting SoftBank lacks sufficient funding. Sam Altman of OpenAI disputed Musk's claim and defended the project, which plans to invest $100 billion initially. Altman invited Musk to view the Texas construction site, emphasizing the initiative's benefits to the country.
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A Danish petition to buy California in response to Trump's interest in Greenland has gained 200,000 signatures. The campaign aims to crowdfund $1 trillion to purchase California and promises various improvements. The petition suggests Trump might sell the state due to his ongoing disputes with its leaders and his negative comments about California.
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has urged party members to fight President Trump's agenda, prompting the White House to demand an apology for inciting violence. "That's not acceptable. We are going to fight it legislatively. We are going to fight it in the courts. We're going to fight it in the streets," Jeffries said. Jeffries' spokesperson said it's a laughable allegation that Jeffries incited violence against Donald Trump.
Joint US-Somalia air strikes targeted Al-Shabaab militants in Adan Yabaal and near Baidoa, resulting in dozens of casualties and the destruction of a weapons shipment. These operations respond to increased Al-Shabaab attacks, including a raid on Adan Yabaal and an assault on an army base. The strikes highlight ongoing efforts to counter the resurgence of the Al-Qaeda-linked group.
A violent storm in the Kerch Strait severely damaged two Russian oil tankers, causing an oil spill and a rescue operation. One tanker split in half, resulting in one fatality and injuries. The other tanker ran aground. Authorities are investigating potential safety breaches and working to contain the environmental impact.
Algerian teachers launched a two-day strike to protest low wages and poor working conditions, following recent student demonstrations. Despite wage increases under President Tebboune, educators argue salaries remain inadequate. The strike highlights broader discontent over economic struggles, corruption, and limited job opportunities. Students have also protested outdated curricula and high education costs. Public criticism of the government has become rarer amid a crackdown on activism, but... Expand
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned that Beijing will retaliate against US tariffs, accusing Washington of hostility despite China's cooperation on issues like America's fentanyl crisis. He also criticized President Trump's approach of placing US interests over international cooperation, warning it could destabilize global order and harm international relations.
Senator Mark Warner has expressed significant concern about a leak of sensitive discussions regarding potential US military strikes in Yemen. Warner emphasized the risk this posed to American lives, particularly those on the USS Harry S. Truman, and stressed that the information was classified despite denials from the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court appears ready to uphold a law that could potentially ban TikTok, requiring its Chinese parent company to divest by January 19 or face a shutdown. The law aims to combat disinformation and protect Americans' private data from potential misuse by China, raising significant First Amendment concerns.
Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for real, lasting peace on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion. He emphasized the need for unity and strength, vowing that Russia will not win. Donald Trump suggested that Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal.