Federal agencies, following a directive tied to President Trump's order, scrambled to comply with removing 'gender ideology' from websites, email signatures, and forms by Friday. This led to the disappearance of public health data and important resources regarding transgender issues, causing concerns among experts about the potential risks to scientific information and public health.
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Axel Rudakubana, an 18-year-old, confessed to stabbing three young girls to death and injuring 10 others at a dance class in 2024. He had a violent history and was obsessed with death and violence. Despite multiple interventions, his dangerous tendencies went unchecked, leading to the tragic incident. His sentencing is scheduled for Thursday.
The besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the brink of falling to militia fighters and Rwandan troops. M23 fighters and 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers had been laying siege to Goma for several days, according to the United Nations and security sources.
Alhurra, a US-funded Arabic news network, will cease broadcasting and lay off staff due to the Trump administration's funding cuts to government-backed media. Launched in 2004 to counter anti-American sentiment, Alhurra struggled against established networks. The move, part of broader budget reductions, has drawn criticism for potentially leaving space for extremist narratives in the Middle East.
President Trump referenced PM Modi's visit to the US in a speech at the DOJ, highlighting efforts to present a clean and safe Washington DC. He emphasized plans to eliminate crime, graffiti, and tents. Trump also criticized former President Biden's administration, branding it as a 'Department of Injustice', while promising justice and accountability moving forward.
A military appeals court has upheld a plea deal for the alleged orchestrators of the 9/11 attacks, allowing them to avoid the death penalty in exchange for life imprisonment. The decision, overriding Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's intervention, has outraged victims' families and renewed criticism over justice for the attacks.
Miriam Yarimi, a Brooklyn wigmaker, is facing manslaughter charges after causing a fatal crash that killed Natasha Saada and her two daughters. Yarimi claimed to be 'possessed' at the time and is currently undergoing psychiatric evaluation. Her driving record reveals numerous traffic violations. The accident remains under investigation.
A Peruvian police officer, dressed as the Grinch, conducted a drug trafficking bust in Lima just before Christmas. The operation led to the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of various narcotics. This inventive strategy mirrors similar tactics by Peruvian police, who previously used horror character disguises for drug raids.
The appeals court that disqualified Fani Willis from prosecuting Donald Trump in the 2020 election interference case found that a “significant appearance of impropriety†was enough to potentially taint the case in the public eye. The appellate court, however, decided that it wouldn’t dismiss the sprawling racketeering conspiracy case entirely.