President Trump opposes President Biden's environmentally-friendly paper straw initiative, announcing plans to bring back plastic straws via an executive order. The move aligns with Trump's previous environmental policies, including withdrawal from the Paris climate accord. He has consistently criticized paper straws for their ineffectiveness.
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Three Texas teenagers armed with kitchen knives and a brick allegedly attacked their mother after she turned off the Wi-Fi. The incident, which occurred at their Houston home, also resulted in their grandmother being knocked down while trying to protect her. The mother and grandmother sustained no serious injuries. The teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
South African police rescued 44 Ethiopian nationals, including 17 minors, from a house in Johannesburg's Sandton area, where they were held against their will. This incident follows a series of human-trafficking cases in South Africa, a common destination for undocumented migrants. Authorities were alerted by screams from the residence, leading to the discovery of the locked rooms.
Elon Musk criticized Republican senator Todd Young, calling him a 'deep state puppet' over Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation, but later retracted after a conversation with Young. The senator's stance on Gabbard's nomination for DNI has sparked intense criticism from many Republicans. Senator Yong will be a great ally in restoring power to the people from the vast, unelected bureaucracy," Elon Musk posted hinting that he probably convinced him.
Donald Trump was supposed to have his hand on two Bibles -- Lincoln Bible and a personal Bible that his mother gifted to him. But during the oath ceremony, Donald Trump kept his right hand straight drawing a major backlash on social media. But Republicans blamed Chief Justice John Roberts for rushing through the oath ceremony and pointed out that when Melania brought the two Bibles, the oath had already begun.
A Russian captain is in U.K. police custody after his cargo ship collided with a U.S. tanker transporting jet fuel in the North Sea. The collision resulted in one crew member missing and a risk of environmental damage. The incident involved a mix of Russian and Filipino crew and no foul play is suspected.
London’s new growth plan aims to boost public services by generating £27 billion in tax revenue. The initiative targets increased productivity and investment, with significant contributions from Indian FDI and students, to revitalize the economy, create jobs, and raise household incomes.
US special envoy Keith Kellogg visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers, emphasizing their sacrifices and the need to find a lasting resolution to the conflict. Kellogg's visit aimed to strengthen US-Ukraine ties and address concerns over negotiations with Russia, hoping for a sustainable peace.
Senator Mark Warner has expressed significant concern about a leak of sensitive discussions regarding potential US military strikes in Yemen. Warner emphasized the risk this posed to American lives, particularly those on the USS Harry S. Truman, and stressed that the information was classified despite denials from the Trump administration.
The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) said the shooter was a "self-loathing incel". “What happens on the incel forums … is that people of color are told the only reason they’re incels is because of their color and so it pushes them toward other extreme ideology that he apparently took on,†ADL representative Carla Hill said.