Lindy Li, a top Democratic fundraiser, left the Democratic Party after criticizing President Biden and Vice President Harris. She accused the party of financial mismanagement and faced significant backlash and accusations. Li plans to support Republicans, citing poor treatment from her former party.
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Poland debates offering safe passage for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to attend Auschwitz's 80th liberation anniversary. Controversy arises as Netanyahu faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, sparking protests and divided opinions within Poland.
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Luke Ford, a 35-year-old actor, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape, including Scotland's first 'stealthing' conviction. Ford deceived multiple women over 12 years, using dating apps to initiate contact before subjecting them to physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. His stealthing conviction involved removing a condom without consent, an act classified as rape under UK law.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday denounced an "inhumane" attack from Russia, which launched dozens of missiles and drones on his war-torn country's energy grid on Christmas Day. More than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than a hundred attack drones.
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The US FDA has dismissed around 20 employees, impacting the review of Neuralink’s brain implant trials. The layoffs, part of a broader government spending cut led by Elon Musk, have raised concerns over safety oversight and delays in medical device assessments. Experts worry about the effect on Neuralink’s trials and the protection of participants.
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Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's criminal trial has commenced, facing rebellion charges for his martial law declaration. The central issue revolves around whether his troop deployment aimed to shut down the National Assembly and election commission offices. Yoon's baffling decision to declare military rule and send troops to Seoul streets in December made him the country's first president to be indicted while in office.
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