RFK Jr added a blue liquid to his water, suspected to be Methylene Blue, in a viral video taken on a flight. Social media users claimed that the bluw liquid mitigates radiation exposure and prevents colds, sparking discussions about his health. MMA fighter Vance Elrod cautioned against the high dose that Kennedy Jr apparently took in the video, despite recognizing its benefits for oxidative stress and autophagy.
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A British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, has been detained in Iran after ignoring travel warnings and entering the country on December 30. Their family expressed deep concern and is working with the British government to secure their safe return.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden held a crucial discussion about progress in Gaza ceasefire negotiations and the release of hostages. Both the outgoing US president and the president-elect are pressuring Israel to strike a deal as Netanyahu faces opposition from within his cabinet and the far-right coalition.
President Donald Trump was asked about controversial DOGE staff Marko Elez who resigned from Elon Musk's team after his past social media posts surfaced. Trump said he was not aware of the specific case but if Vice President JD Vance is in favor of rehiring Elez, then he stands with the vice president.
President Trump's new executive order denies automatic citizenship to certain children born in the US. Immigrants' rights advocates, including the ACLU, have filed a lawsuit, arguing it violates the 14th Amendment. The order has sparked controversy over its interpretation and impact on immigrant families and the principle of birthright citizenship.
A Bangladesh court has issued a new arrest warrant for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, her daughter Saima Wajed Putul, and 17 others in a corruption case involving the fraudulent acquisition of a residential plot. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) alleges Putul improperly influenced Hasina to obtain the land, bypassing established procedures.
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A British minister criticized Elon Musk for his remarks on UK child sexual abuse scandals, accusing him of ignorance. Musk targeted UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Minister Jess Phillips on social media, labeling Phillips a "rape genocide apologist." Phillips dismissed Musk’s comments as baseless, while Starmer defended his record and condemned Musk’s rhetoric.
​"The entrenched interests run deep. They will throw everything they can at Elon to stop change. It won't work. But it's going to get uglier and uglier. Be ready, America. We'll need you to have his back," Kimbal Musk posted. Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk posted photos of other leaders like Barack Obama, Hilary Clinton, and Kamala Harris doing the same gesture.
The US National Archives have released the final batch of files related to JFK's 1963 assassination, aiming for full transparency. Despite the release, many continue to question the events and Oswald's lone involvement, while the documents are now accessible to the public.