President Trump announced that SpaceX will soon launch a mission to bring home Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the ISS, where they've been stranded due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. Originally a short stay, their return was delayed. Elon Musk confirmed the expedited mission, which aims to safely return the astronauts.
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A clandestine tunnel discovered on the US-Mexico border allowing entry from Ciudad Juarez into the Texan city of El Paso will be sealed by Mexican authorities, an army official said Saturday, adding that its construction was under investigation. According to the Mexican newspaper Reforma, the fire was started by some of the migrants who were camping there to resist attempts by immigration authorities to detain them and transfer them to Mexico City for later deportation.
A 32-year-old nurse in Uganda has died from Ebola, marking the first fatality since the 2023 outbreak ended. The nurse, employed at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, developed a fever and was later diagnosed with the Sudan strain of Ebola. He died on Wednesday. Health officials have identified 44 contacts, including 30 healthcare workers. The current outbreak poses challenges as there are no approved vaccines for the Sudan strain. Authorities are investigating the source of the infection.
Elon Musk's January 2024 visit to Auschwitz drew criticism, with observers calling it a publicity stunt. Holocaust survivor's partner described Musk as detached and unmoved. Allegations of antisemitism persist after his controversial gesture and subsequent Nazi-related jokes, despite his attempts to counter claims.
A new strain of bird flu, H5N9, has been confirmed at a duck farm in California, marking the first instance of the strain in US poultry. The outbreak, discovered on January 13, led to the culling of 119,000 ducks. While the H5N1 strain was also present, health experts are concerned about the virus potentially mutating into a human-contagious form. The situation is compounded by the US's withdrawal from the world health organization, raising concerns about global health coordination.
Senator Chris Van Hollen has accused El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele of staging a deceptive media stunt during a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wrongfully deported under the Trump administration. Van Hollen claims Bukele's team planted margarita glasses to falsely portray a casual encounter, downplaying Abrego Garcia's detention in the notorious CECOT prison.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticizes the Left's reaction to Donald Trump's victory, accusing them of hypocrisy. She defends Trump and JD Vance, highlighting the conservative movement's collaboration and challenging liberal elites. Despite left-wing opposition, Meloni affirms her commitment to conservative principles.
A high school in Fairfax County, Virginia, created controversy with its Women's History Month display, featuring topics like 'A is for Abortion.' The project has sparked strong reactions, including parental concerns and student backlash, with criticism focusing on alleged political indoctrination. Fairfax County Public Schools defended the display as student-led learning.
During a flight from Las Vegas to Florida, President Trump discussed various topics including changing the colour of Air Force One, TikTok's acquisition, and his vision for Greenland and Canada. He confirmed discussions with potential buyers for TikTok, criticized remote work for federal employees, and suggested the annexation of Greenland and Canada into the US for strategic benefits.
Elon Musk, Trump's top donor and adviser, has rented a cottage at Mar-a-Lago to stay close to Trump. This proximity has allowed him significant access to Trump, including attending meetings and dinners. Musk's influence during the transition period has been substantial, but this unfettered access is expected to decrease after Trump is sworn in.
Vivian Wilson, estranged daughter of Elon Musk, criticized Musk's Mars colonization plans and labeled them a marketing scheme. She claimed Tesla operates like a Ponzi scheme and disparaged Musk as a narcissist with right-wing views, denying her transition influenced his political stance.