Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, appeared visibly shocked in a viral photo. At that time, Trump was speaking about Gaza and how the place has become hell and that Palestinians should leave the 'hell' and settle somewhere else. Later Trump said the US would take over Gaza though the White House clarified that he meant the US would work with regional partners to rebuild Gaza.
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John Sheeran, 15, pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault with a dangerous weapon for attempting to drown a Black teenager while using racial slurs and references to George Floyd on Cape Cod. His sentencing will occur in February 2024. Sheeran's accomplice faces separate harassment charges for mocking the victim.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the US security alliance with South Korea and Japan as a significant threat and vowed to expand his country's nuclear weapons program. Kim also reaffirmed support for Russia's efforts in Ukraine, accusing the US of exacerbating the conflict.
Two security guards were injured in a gunfire exchange with a suspect attempting to steal over $1,000 worth of goods from Target at a Los Angeles shopping plaza. The suspect fired five rounds before escaping and was later arrested. The incident follows heightened concerns about retail crime in California, leading to new legislation against repeat shoplifting.
​"Sorry, it's a lot of them," Hegseth said as he fumbled on Rex's name. But he did not actually forget the name. He just got stuck which he admitted and overcame. ​Out of the seven children, four are Hegseth's biological and three are his stepchildren. He shares one daughter with his current wife Jennifer and shares three other kids with his second wife Samantha Deering. Hegseth is a stepdad to Jennifer's three children.
Steve Bannon intensifies his stance on the H-1B visa program, asserting that it will be abolished instead of reformed. On his podcast, Bannon criticizes Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, emphasizing that the program harms American citizens and demands reparations for displaced tech workers, alleging hypocrisy and calling for the deportation of H-1B workers.
A Buckingham Palace staff member was arrested following a fracas at a London pub after a pre-Christmas gathering. Police responded to reports of a woman smashing glasses and attempting to assault bar staff. The incident occurred during an informal social event involving around 50 palace employees, who had earlier attended a reception at the palace. An internal investigation is underway.
Mysterious drones, some measuring up to 6 feet wide, are being sighted across New Jersey and nearby states, evading tracking efforts. Officials are investigating the nocturnal flights near sensitive areas, while some lawmakers call for military intervention. Though not considered an immediate threat, the drones' origin and purpose remain unknown, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
A US firm says it has launched a bid for deep-sea mining in the waters off a remote Pacific island, urging regulators to greenlight its foray into the contentious emerging industry. The United States is not a member of the UN-affiliated body, and Impossible Metals' bid circumvents the seabed authority by mining within US jurisdiction, rather than international waters.
Former US president Barack Obama paid tribute to the late Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100. Obama highlighted Carter's achievements, including his presidency, human rights work, and post-presidential contributions like Habitat for Humanity efforts. He also praised Carter's integrity and honesty, emphasizing the former president's lifelong commitment to service and decency.