US lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban the Chinese AI program DeepSeek on government devices due to national security risks linked to its ties with the Chinese government. This follows evidence suggesting the program can transmit user data to China Mobile, highlighting serious concerns over data security.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Trump's tariffs on Colombian imports, warning it would increase costs for American consumers. Colombian President Gustavo Petro initially resisted Trump's measures but eventually conceded amidst pressure, agreeing to accept deportation flights.
George Glezmann, a 66-year-old American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan since 2022, has been released and is on his way back to the US. His release was facilitated by negotiations led by Qatar and US mediators.​"George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan for two and a half years, but now he’s on his way to be reunited with his wife Aleksandra. Welcome home, George!" Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Bulgaria and Romania will gain full access to Europe's Schengen free-travel zone starting January 1, 2024. EU ministers lifted land border controls after previous concerns about migrant prevention were addressed. This decision promises economic benefits, faster travel, and reduced border wait times for both countries and the wider Schengen area.
Democrat Congressman John Larson struggled during a speech due to what his team described as an adverse reaction to new medication. After the incident, he was reported to be fine, having attended multiple meetings with alertness and engagement. Social media users expressed concerns about his health, noting similarities to pre-stroke symptoms.
Russia launched drone strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine, damaging a hospital and continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure, despite President Putin's earlier agreement to cease attacks on the power grid. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased pressure on Russia to achieve lasting peace.
​"Is this a joke? Did we get something wrong? Did someone scam us? Are we sure about this, producers? There is a convicted felon on the cover of Time Magazine as the Person of the Year. Maybe we're being scammed. Did someone put out a fake tweet or something about this? I don’t know," Lemon continued his tirade against both Trump and the TIME.
In the Dominican Republic, the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub's roof resulted in at least 184 fatalities, prompting rescue efforts and a frantic search for loved ones. Despite the slim chances of finding survivors, crews continued digging through the rubble while families sought answers. The government has shifted to a recovery phase, promising a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse after rescue efforts conclude.
US attorney general Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit against Maine for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing transgender athletes in women's sports, defying President Trump's executive order. This action follows the administration's move to cut Maine's federal funding for public schools over the issue.
Germany's opposition leader, Olaf Scholz, has pledged to bar people from entering the country without proper papers and increase deportations if he is elected chancellor next month. The move follows a knife attack by a rejected asylum-seeker in Aschaffenburg. Scholz's main election challenger, Friedrich Merz, has emphasized the need for stricter migration policy. Merz argues that Germany must exercise its right to national law and control borders permanently. The outgoing government has already... Expand