The Biden administration's 2021 removal of the term 'alien' is reversed by ICE on January 21, 2025, reinstating 'alien' and 'alienage' to define foreigners. This language, criticized for creating outsider stigma, marks a shift as other agencies may follow. Immigration attorney Nathasha Rocha highlights the potential negative impact on public perception and judicial decisions.
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Robert Morris, former senior pastor of Gateway Church in Dallas, faces child sexual abuse charges for incidents that occurred in the 1980s. The charges stem from Cindy Clemishire's accusations, who claims the abuse happened when she was between 12 and 14. Morris has acknowledged inappropriate behavior. Authorities are working for justice, while the church condemns all forms of abuse.
Schools and government offices will close and thousands of police will be deployed on Monday to oversee a planned "million-strong" rally by an influential religious group opposing calls to unseat Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte, officials said. Philippine police chief Rommel Marbil said on Friday that he will deploy 2,500 police officers to keep the peace during the Manila rally.
A Chinese company, Lixun Diansheng, faced backlash for photographing employees in the restroom and displaying the images publicly as a warning against long breaks. This act, intended to deter misuse of bathroom time, was widely condemned online for violating privacy and human dignity. The company later removed the images, acknowledging they 'did not look good,' but criticism about the ethical and legal violations persisted.
US President Donald Trump criticized Hamas as 'bullies' for delaying the release of hostages in Gaza, stating that a bully is the weakest person. He supported Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's stance, warning of resumed military action if hostages are not released by the weekend.
J K Rowling has expressed her surprise at the literary community’s silence regarding sexual assault allegations against writer Neil Gaiman. Rowling’s comments come as eight women, including a former babysitter for Gaiman’s child, accuse the author of predatory behaviour. Gaiman denies all allegations. Geiman was first accused of sexual assault in 2024.
An 18-year-old named Tykeria Rogers was killed, and two others were injured after a tree fell on a home during severe storms in Natchez, Mississippi. The incident occurred at around 6:45 p.m. Saturday on West Wood Road. Authorities, including Adams County EMA Director Brad Bradford, are investigating, but the identities of the other injured individuals have not been disclosed.
​Ramaswamy's opinion on the H-1B visa program which allows US companies to hire foreign workers is aligned with that of Elon Muska and Donald Trump, but his rant in which he bashed the American culture for celebrating mediocrity, for adding more value to the prom queen than to a math olympiad champ "irked some Republicans in Trump's circle".
Munford High School in Tennessee shut down on Thursday after a staff member was discovered deceased in a classroom before school started. Authorities confirmed the incident was contained, ensuring there was no ongoing threat as the investigation continued. More details will follow.
Shigemi Fukahori, a 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing survivor and peace advocate, died at 93 in Nagasaki on Jan 3. He dedicated his life to promoting peace and sharing his experiences. Fukahori became vocal about his experiences about 15 years ago, aiming to bring awareness and prevent future atomic bombings.