Israel's defence minister has ordered preparations for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza following a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to relocate them. The plan has faced global backlash, with the UN warning of "ethnic cleansing" and Palestinian leaders rejecting it as a violation of international law. While Israeli PM Netanyahu praised the proposal, the White House later clarified that any relocation would be temporary.
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Federal immigration agents detained Mahmoud Khalil, a notable pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, under Trump's executive orders. His arrest, claimed to be due to antisemitism, has sparked outrage from civil rights groups. His green card revocation is unusual, lacking criminal conviction.
Luigi Mangione, the person of interest in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was reportedly not dating anyone or in a relationship because of his spine condition. "He knew that dating and being physically intimate with his back condition wasn't possible. I remember him telling me that, and my heart just breaks," RJ Martin, close to Mangione, said.
Congress now has less that 24 hours to avert the government shutdown as the deadline to pass a new spending bill ends today midnight. President-elect Donald Trump said the pressure is on "whoever is President" while Joe Biden canceled his Christmas trip to Delaware and returned to White House. Vice President Kamala Harris too canceled her Los Angeles trip and will now be in DC.
Former President Donald Trump announced a $5 million "gold card" initiative for wealthy individuals to obtain US residency and eventual citizenship, replacing the EB-5 visa program. The program aims to generate trillions of dollars and requires congressional approval for full citizenship.
SpaceX achieved a remarkable feat on April 21, launching two Falcon 9 rockets within hours. The evening launch of the Bandwagon-3 mission deployed multiple payloads, including a European reentry capsule and satellites for weather resilience and military surveillance. The booster successfully returned to Cape Canaveral, marking another milestone in SpaceX's rideshare program and increasing launch cadence.
Elon Musk met with Republican senators to discuss budget rescissions as part of his Department of Government Efficiency initiative. The meeting aimed to formalize his budget-cutting efforts, potentially generating $1 trillion in savings. Concerns were raised about communication and the impact of federal worker layoffs.
EE has warned users about the increased risk of scams on Valentine's Day, urging caution when sharing personal details online. Many individuals disclose sensitive information too easily, leading to potential fraud and financial losses. Key red flags include requests for money, emotional manipulation, and avoiding video calls.
17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a Texas high school athlete, was fatally stabbed in the heart by Karmelo Anthony at a track meet over a seating dispute. Austin died in his twin brother’s arms despite his efforts to save him. Anthony, who had brought a knife, is charged with first-degree murder and held at Collin County jail.