Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan emphasises the importance of women's leadership in business and governance, and calls for inclusive education systems. She also highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and urges a sustainable solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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A person in Louisiana has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first US death from the virus. CDC states the public risk remains low, with no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Most cases involve animal-to-human exposure. The CDC continues monitoring for viral adaptations and potential human health threats.
Georgia State Senator Colton Moore was arrested after trying to enter the State House chamber which he was banned from. The ban was due to his criticism of a former leader. Moore claimed the ban was unconstitutional and refused to back down. He was involved in a scuffle and was arrested by the state troopers.
Bernie Sanders, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, rallied tens of thousands in Los Angeles, denouncing the influence of billionaires and Trump's policies. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and musicians like Neil Young, Sanders urged resistance against what he sees as a slide towards authoritarianism.
Thailand has introduced free public transport in Bangkok for a week to tackle severe air pollution. Over 350 schools were closed due to hazardous PM2.5 levels. The government also banned crop stubble burning and implemented work-from-home schemes to improve the city's air quality.
President Joe Biden will not enforce the TikTok ban set for January 19, leaving the decision to President-elect Donald Trump. Trump has pledged to keep TikTok available in the US. Incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz mentions the possibility of an extension if a viable deal emerges.
The FBI reported that Matthew Livelsberger, the driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas, had no ill will towards President-elect Trump. Livelsberger, an Army soldier from Colorado Springs, is believed to have suffered from PTSD and personal issues. Officials confirmed it was a case of suicide, involving a gunshot wound.
Mary Ann Krupsak, the first woman elected to statewide office in New York as lieutenant governor in 1974, has passed away at 92. A lifelong Democrat, she served with Gov. Hugh Carey and later challenged him in 1978. Krupsak contributed significantly to saving Radio City Music Hall and was a senior partner at two law firms.