Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella confirms a commitment to invest $80 billion in Azure cloud infrastructure amidst Elon Musk's doubts about the Stargate project's funding. The $500 billion AI initiative involves OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle, aiming at significant AI infrastructure development in the US over four years.
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Russia's defense ministry claimed on Friday that its forces had captured Toretsk, a key mining town in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, as part of its ongoing eastern offensive. Ukraine has not yet confirmed the claim. Russia’s sustained attacks have gradually weakened Ukrainian defenses, with Moscow using heavy artillery and glide bombs to advance. The capture, if confirmed, would mark another step in Russia’s push to dominate the Donbas industrial region.
In a move that revisits the decision by former President Barack Obama, US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rename the tallest mountain in the United States back to Mount McKinley. This has sparked a debate on whether to honour former President McKinley or to respect Alaska's indigenous heritage with the name Denali.
President Donald Trump is not interested in sending Prince Harry out of the country, pursuing his visa case because he thinks the ex-royal already has a lot of problems with his wife Meghan Markle. Trump did not like Harry and Meghan's exit from the royal family as Trump's allegiance lies with the late Queen who Trump said liked him.
President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses, aiming to correct overly harsh penalties. He highlighted the unfair distinctions between crack and powder cocaine sentences. This move crowns Biden with the most individual pardons and commutations by a president, signaling ongoing efforts towards criminal justice reform.
Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, claimed he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador as part of a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang. He claims a tattoo of his favourite soccer team Real Madrid led to confusion as Feds thought it was a Tren de Aragua sign but DHS said it was not only that tattoo that got him deported.
The European court of human rights (ECHR) on Tuesday condemned Russia for violating the free speech rights of a group of nationals running websites supporting and advising LGBTQ people. The verdict came after six Russian nationals who were accused in Russia of "promoting homosexuality among minors" turned to the ECHR after being found guilty of administrative offences and having access to their websites, webpages and online groups blocked.
Canada's political landscape is set for a pivotal debate as Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre clash ahead of the April 28 election. With polls indicating a tightening two-party race, Carney's French language skills will be tested, particularly in Quebec, while Poilievre aims to broaden his appeal beyond traditional Conservative strongholds.
Keith Wasserman, a wealthy real estate executive, faced backlash for trying to hire private firefighters to protect his Los Angeles mansion amidst devastating wildfires. His plea sparked controversy over prioritizing private property over public safety as the fires caused extensive damage and evacuations in the region.
Congress now has less that 24 hours to avert the government shutdown as the deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. President-elect Donald Trump said the pressure is on "whoever is President" while Joe Biden canceled his Christmas trip to Delaware and returned to White House. Vice President Kamala Harris too canceled her Los Angeles trip and will now be in DC.