Detroit rapper Dajua Blanding is suing Lyft for weight discrimination after a driver refused her service citing her size. The incident, shared on TikTok, has sparked debate over corporate responsibilities towards plus-size customers. Michigan law, the only state protecting weight against discrimination, supports her claim. Lyft has reiterated their stance against discrimination.
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The US pledged to recognize and support a new Syrian government committed to renouncing terrorism, destroying chemical weapons, and protecting minority rights. Following the collapse of the Assad regime, the US will collaborate with Syrian groups and regional partners to ensure a smooth transition, potentially including dialogue with the former rebel group HTS, despite its terrorist designation.
Four tech-savvy individuals, dubbed the "DOGE kids," sought access to sensitive information at USAID, sparking a call to Elon Musk. Musk intervened, threatening to involve the US Marshals Service, leading to access being granted. Acting DC attorney ED Martin wrote a letter to Elon Musk that Musk acknowledged on X hinting that he worked with the DOGE team this weekend.
King Charles, despite battling cancer and undergoing weekly treatments, performed 186 royal engagements in 2024, securing the second position after Princess Anne. His commitment to duty remained unwavering, even during his overseas tour. Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Wales significantly reduced their engagements due to the Princess's chemotherapy treatment.
Donald Trump's transition team is planning for the U.S. to withdraw from the WHO on the first day of his potential second term. This move aligns with Trump’s longstanding criticism of the agency, suggesting it failed to hold China accountable for COVID-19. Critics warn this could undermine global health efforts and increase China's influence.
After Donald Trump expressed interest in buying Greenland, a major power outage struck Nuuk, Greenland's capital, affecting homes and critical infrastructure for about 10 hours in -10°C weather. Americans started commenting on the power outage and said Donald Trump would never allow such an event if Greenland was under American control.
Turkish police have detained 282 suspects in a large-scale operation targeting the banned PKK, spanning 51 provinces. The detainees include members of left-wing parties, an artist, and journalists, accused of supporting the PKK. Police seized weapons, as the government intensifies its crackdown on opposition and alleged PKK links.
Since returning to power in January, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly ​insisted he wants the United States to "take over" Greenland and even refused to rule out the use of force to achieve the aim.
Mass immunization campaigns had almost eradicated wild poliovirus until recent surges in Pakistan due to spillover from Afghanistan. Vaccine hesitancy, poor sanitary conditions, and Taliban restrictions contribute to the setbacks. Strengthening routine immunization programs and cooperation with the Taliban are necessary to eradicate the virus in the region.
Dutch Openness Day has stirred controversy with the release of a database of 425,000 names linked to Nazi collaboration, causing individuals like Peter Baas to question family histories. Privacy concerns have limited access to full records, prompting calls for more transparency.