Elon Musk accused New York Magazine of misrepresenting a pro-Trump party by cropping out Black attendees to support a narrative of a nearly all-White event. Black conservatives at the event, including CJ Pearson, criticized the publication for pushing a misleading story.
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The US state department has updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago to Level 3, urging Americans to reconsider travel due to increased terrorism and kidnapping risks. The advisory follows the country's nationwide state of emergency over gang-related violence. Americans are advised to take precautionary measures, including purchasing travel insurance and avoiding displays of wealth.
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Six Americans detained in Venezuela have been freed following a meeting between President Nicolás Maduro and US envoy Richard Grenell. The visit aims to deport Venezuelan criminals from the US and secure the release of detained Americans amidst the heightened tensions in Venezuela.
Over 300 people are nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize, organisers said Wednesday, with politicians claiming they had put US President Donald Trump and Pope Francis forward for the award. In January, thousands of people signed a UK petition calling for Frenchwoman Gisele Pelicot to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Democrat Senator Tim Kaine questioned Pete Hegseth during his defense secretary confirmation hearing about allegations of cheating on his former wives and a past sexual assault charge. Hegseth denied the charges, acknowledging past failures but cited redemption through Jesus Christ. Kaine emphasized the importance of disqualifying those with histories of sexual assault or domestic violence from holding significant positions.
Cuba began releasing some prisoners, including those arrested during the 2021 protests, as part of talks with the Vatican. The move comes a day after President Joe Biden's administration announced its intention to lift Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The Cuban foreign ministry plans to gradually release 553 convicts in alignment with the Vatican's 2025 Jubilee declaration.