Google Maps will implement new naming conventions for the Gulf of Mexico and Denali, following President Trump's executive orders. The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed the 'Gulf of America', and Denali will revert to its former name, Mount McKinley, for US users.
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UK law enforcement arrested six Afghan nationals wanted in Belgium for their alleged role in a people-smuggling network. The group, active since 2022, reportedly trafficked migrants from Afghanistan to western Europe and facilitated illegal crossings to the UK. Extradition proceedings have begun, with authorities emphasizing the persistent threat of organized immigration crime. The operation follows previous arrests and convictions of traffickers in Belgium.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican governors ordered US flags to be raised on Inauguration Day to honour President-elect Donald Trump, despite a 30-day mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter. The move highlights Trump's frustration over lowered flags during his swearing-in. Flags will return to half-staff the following day.
Over 7,000 Indian students and exchange visitors overstayed their visas in the US in 2023. Experts have proposed immigration reforms, including limiting H-1B visa validity to two years, extendable to four years, without automatic Green Card-based extensions.
An off-duty NYPD officer, Samuel Sierra, has been arrested on charges of first-degree rape, second-degree strangulation, and third-degree assault of a family member. Sierra, suspended without pay, has faced previous allegations of misconduct. The case underscores concerns about police accountability and conduct.
Elon Musk appeared in person at the meeting in Austin and advised investors to "hang on to your stock". “If you read the news, it feels like, you know, Armageddon,†Musk told his employees. “I can’t walk past a TV without seeing a Tesla on fire, you’re like, ‘What’s going on? It’s like, listen I understand you don’t want to buy our product but you don’t have to burn it down, that’s a bit unreasonable, you know†Musk said, then laughing. “This is psycho. Stop being... Expand
President Trump has announced a major $500 billion AI infrastructure project in collaboration with SoftBank, Oracle, and OpenAI to boost AI advancements in the U.S. The project includes constructing colossal data centers, with initial buildout starting in Texas. Key technology partners include Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Oracle.
A preliminary FAA safety report reveals that the air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport was understaffed during the fatal collision between a passenger aircraft and an army helicopter. One controller was handling multiple duties typically managed by two, leading to concerns over safety management and staffing levels at the time of the incident.
Tulsi Gabbard, confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence with strong Republican support, was presented with a Captain America shield symbolizing leadership and duty. Gabbard pledges to ensure national security and address political bias in intelligence. Her bipartisan background and commitment to service mark her leadership in overseeing 18 intelligence agencies.
The UK government has announced its largest sanctions package of over 100 new sanctions against Russia, targeting military supply chains and financial systems aiding the war in Ukraine. The sanctions include foreign financial institutions and third-country suppliers supporting Russia's military efforts, aiming to weaken Putin's war chest and improve prospects for lasting peace.