A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. Judge Deborah Boardman stated that the order conflicts with the 14th Amendment, and no court has endorsed the president's interpretation. The ruling halts the enforcement of Trump's directive indefinitely.
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Google stated that it will update the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps based on official government revisions. This follows President Trump's orders to rename the Gulf to "Gulf of America" and revert the mountain to "Mt McKinley," which had been renamed Denali by President Obama. Google will apply these changes as the US government updates its geographical names database.
A tragic incident occurred in Cheyenne Trail where Nicholas Arruda, 39, allegedly killed his pregnant wife Danielle, 39, and their two young children in a murder-suicide. The family was discovered after a welfare check. Arruda had a prior arrest record and had been unemployed. The investigation is ongoing.
Dubai International Airport set a new record with 92.3 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous high in 2018. This growth marks Dubai’s strong recovery post-pandemic, driven by tourism and real estate booms. Authorities plan to shift operations in a decade to Al Maktoum International Airport, following a $35 billion expansion. DXB remains a key hub for global travel, serving 106 airlines across 107 countries.
Joe Budden has been charged with lewdness after a neighbor reported seeing him naked in the hallway of their Edgewater, New Jersey apartment complex on December 4. The incident was captured on a doorbell camera, and Budden later addressed the event on his podcast, mentioning it was a result of sleepwalking.
​"Donald John Trump is going to raise his hand on the King James Bible and take the oath of office, his third victory and his second term," Bannon said. "And the viceroy Mike Davis tells me, since it doesn't actually say consecutive, that, I don't know, maybe we do it again in '28? Are you guys down for that? Trump '28?" he said.
Karina Gould announces her candidacy for the Liberal leadership race, emphasizing the need for new leadership to address the concerns of everyday Canadians. At 37, she is the youngest candidate in the contest to replace Justin Trudeau. Other confirmed candidates include Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland. Gould highlights the importance of earning back public trust and rebuilding the Liberal Party.
The Lebanese army announced its readiness to deploy forces in southern Lebanon, accusing Israel of delaying its withdrawal. Under the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese army is to deploy alongside UN peacekeepers as Israeli forces withdraw and Hezbollah moves north of the Litani River, but Israel cites incomplete enforcement as a reason for the delay.
In her first press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal migrants, calling it "unconstitutional" and affirming plans to challenge legal opposition. She also emphasized aggressive immigration enforcement and confirmed the imposition of tariffs on Canada starting February 1, with potential duties on Mexico and China.
India and Saudi Arabia convened the inaugural Army-to-Army Staff Talks in New Delhi, solidifying defense cooperation through the Annual Defence Cooperation Plan. Discussions centered on Joint Exercise Sada Tanseeq, military training, and operational logistics. Both nations aim to enhance interoperability and capability development, building upon Prime Minister Modi's visit and the deepening strategic partnership.