New York Attorney General Letitia James warned hospitals that halting gender-affirming care for minors would violate state anti-discrimination laws, contradicting an executive order from President Trump restricting federal funding for such treatments. Some hospitals have paused these treatments pending the order review.
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French authorities arrested two people after improvised explosive devices were thrown into the Russian consulate's garden in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Two of the three plastic bottles exploded, but no injuries were reported. Moscow labeled it a "terrorist attack," while Paris condemned the act. Local reports suggest the suspects were identified during a pro-Ukraine protest. No explosions were heard by nearby residents.
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr's current girlfriend, Bettina Anderson, will both be present at Donald Trump's inauguration, creating potential awkwardness. Donald Trump Jr and Guilfoyle maintain a very cordial public relationship and Guilfoyle didn't miss Trump Jr's birthday this year even after their break up. While Donald Trump Jr celebrated the birthday with Anderson, Guilfoyle wished him on the occasion.
Andrew McIntyre, 39, was sentenced to seven and a half years for inciting violence through social media during the Southport riots in July 2024. He used a Telegram channel, “Southport Wake Up,†to spread hate and organise attacks. McIntyre, who had a history of promoting violence, was arrested with a knife and weapons. The court ruled his actions were driven by racial hatred.
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Israel said Wednesday it would keep blocking humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, where a relentless military offensive has turned the Palestinian territory into a "mass grave", a medical charity reported. "Gaza has been turned into a mass grave of Palestinians and those coming to their assistance," said MSF coordinator Amande Bazerolle.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Tufts University PhD student Rumeysa Ozturk, who is accused of supporting Hamas, without evidence presented. Ozturk, a Turkish national, was detained by ICE, and her case is pending jurisdiction determination.
Donald Trump acknowledged that Elon Musk hired young people -- as young as 19-year-olds-- for crucial DOGE work. He said he never met them though they work out of the White House but they are very smart people. "Some are young and some are not young. Some are not young at all. But they found great things," Trump said.
A family dispute at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Christmas night escalated into a shooting, critically injuring a woman and wounding three others. The incident occurred near a Terminal 4 restaurant, forcing a temporary closure of the security checkpoint. Police detained a man and a juvenile girl, recovered weapons, and confirmed no suspects remain at large. Investigation continues.