A Kentucky woman, Noora Shalash, has been charged with a hate crime after being captured on video making antisemitic slurs and assaulting a Jewish man in a Midtown Manhattan office building. The incident, which occurred at 950 Third Ave, involved Shalash hurling offensive language and physically attacking the man. She faces charges of aggravated harassment as a second-degree hate crime.
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have sold their Montecito home for $5.2 million, surpassing the asking price of $4.9 million. Purchased for $2.9 million in 2021, the 1,691-square-foot property received multiple offers within two days. This transaction follows their relocation to England in November 2024, prompted by Donald Trump's election, after selling another Montecito property previously.
A car bomb exploded on the outskirts of Manbij, Syria, killing at least 15 people, mostly women, and injuring dozens. The vehicle targeted was carrying agricultural workers. Conflicting reports suggest varying casualty numbers. Manbij has seen continued violence due to clashes between Turkish-backed factions and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Last month in Bend, Oregon, public art was humorously altered with googly eyes, causing amusement among residents but frustration for city officials due to removal costs. Jeff Keith, who fights sex trafficking, admitted to being behind the prank and offered to cover the $1,500 cleanup expense, yet the city's response remains pending.
Economic contributions from non-dom residents like Mittal have historically been substantial. Their investments in UK businesses, real estate, and philanthropy have significantly supported the economy. With Mittal and similar high-net-worth individuals considering leaving, there is worry about potential economic losses.
The US government has mandated denying visas to transgender athletes seeking entry for sports events, as part of an executive order under President Trump. The policy enforces strict definitions of sex and may lead to lifelong visa bans for misrepresentation, affecting participation in major US-based women's sports leagues.
The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, indicating potential future cuts. Economic growth is slowing, and inflation persists above the 2% target, currently at 2.5%. Tariffs are influencing inflation through higher import costs. The Fed will reinvest more in Treasury securities to stabilize markets. Consumer sentiment is cautious as inflation may rise to 3% by year-end, driven by import taxes.
A federal judge has mandated the disclosure of records from an initiative led by Elon Musk and established by President Trump, citing unusual secrecy. Another judge has blocked the initiative's access to sensitive treasury records, finding such access violates federal law as it affects the central payment system managing trillions in federal payments.
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Wednesday, as reported by the USGS. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with no immediate damage or casualties. Indonesia’s meteorological agency recorded a 6.0 magnitude and stated that there is no tsunami risk. Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes due to intense seismic activity.
Following the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, Columbia University cautioned its international students against discussing politically sensitive topics. The Trump administration's withdrawal of $400 million in federal funds over antisemitism claims has escalated tensions, with the university unable to fully safeguard students.
China's trade surplus approached $1 trillion last year due to massive exports and careful domestic spending on imports. This surpasses the previous record, indicating China's strong dominance in global manufacturing. Many countries have responded by increasing tariffs to protect their own industries. As President-elect Trump prepares to take office, further trade tensions may arise.