Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Liz Cheney exchanged social media remarks regarding Cheney's past with USAID and Musk's US citizenship. The conversation highlights USAID's role in historical US foreign policy actions and its current organizational changes under the Trump administration.
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Crystal Mangum, imprisoned for murder, confessed to fabricating the 2006 Duke lacrosse rape accusations that devastated the lives of three players. She admitted to lying for validation, expressing remorse and seeking forgiveness. The case led to the players' arrests, season cancellation, and coach's dismissal before charges were ultimately dropped.
After a 69-day strike, Las Vegas culinary workers at Virgin Hotels have reached a new five-year contract. The strike, marked by contentious negotiations and public demonstrations, centered on workers' demands for higher wages. The union argued for pay parity with other casino workers, while Virgin Hotels cited economic constraints. The agreement, reached after intense pressure and support from various sectors, ends the longest strike in decades for the union.
After Donald Trump dropped FAFO over the US-Colombia tariff war triggered by the migrants' issue, Elon Musk Sunday introduced BAMF to X reacting to how the Colombia government caved in and agreed to all terms of Donald Trump. Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk who is also very active on X, the platform that her son owns, wondered what BAMF meant and she said she found out the answer from Grok, X's artificial intelligence.
President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) and sent a formal notification to the UN. The move follows Trump's previous criticism of the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and perceived unfair financial contributions by the US.
President Trump announced that SpaceX will soon launch a mission to bring home Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the ISS, where they've been stranded due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. Originally a short stay, their return was delayed. Elon Musk confirmed the expedited mission, which aims to safely return the astronauts.
Meghan Markle's Netflix series, 'With Love, Meghan,' has been postponed due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Originally set for release this Wednesday, the show will now debut in March. The Duchess of Sussex, along with Prince Harry, is actively supporting relief efforts for the displaced. Their Montecito home is hosting affected friends and loved ones.
US President-elect Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed key issues like trade, TikTok, and Taiwan in a positive phone call that both leaders hoped would start US-China relations on a constructive note. Trump pledged to address various issues immediately, while Xi emphasized caution on the Taiwan matter.
Hundreds of Londoners stripped down to their underwear for the annual 'No Trousers Tube Ride,' bringing amusement and levity to the city's winter doldrums. Originating in New York in 2002, the event reached London in 2009 and has since become a fixture, promoting humour and body positivity while entertaining unsuspecting commuters.
Tucson TV anchor Ana Orsini, 28, passed away due to a brain aneurysm. Colleagues at KOLD News 13 mourned her loss, remembering her vibrant personality and dedication. Orsini, a University of Arizona and Texas A&M graduate, joined the station in 2023 after working in Texas and Oregon. She was known for her kindness and mentorship.