Bill Gates discussed his experimentation with drugs during his teenage years, including marijuana and LSD, and how his preference for a logical mind led him to stop using them. He also mentioned his interest in the potential therapeutic uses of psychedelic drugs for conditions like depression and OCD.
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On being asked whether Barron would be allowed to invite his friends to the White House, Melania said, "Yeah whatever he would like to do, yes. I feel that as children we have them till 18-19 years. We teach them, we guide them. Then we give them wings to fly, I always respect Barron's 'yes', 'no' -- what he likes to do, what he would like to be," Melania said.
Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez, who lived in the US for nearly four decades, were abruptly detained and deported to Colombia despite their long-term efforts to gain legal status. Their family has raised $65,000 to support their new life and fund legal actions to bring them back.
Matthew Livelsberger, a decorated Green Beret, died by suicide in a Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, driven by struggles with pain and traumatic brain injury after serving in Afghanistan. His act aimed to highlight societal issues and personal demons, emphasising America's fascination with violence. Pentagon encourages mental health support for troops.
President-elect Trump voiced support for 45,000 dockworkers locked in a labor dispute over automation. He argued that the cost savings from automation don't justify the job losses. Trump urged foreign shipping companies benefiting from US markets to prioritize American workers over machinery, especially given their record profits.
“The president made very clear that he wasn’t blaming anybody, but he was being very explicit about the fact that DEI policies have led our air traffic controllers to be short-staffed. That is a scandal. Thankfully, it’s a scandal that the president has stopped,†Vice President JD Vance said defending President Donald Trump's statement linking DEI hiring with the DC plane crash.
Bangladesh is awaiting India's response regarding the appointment of a new high commissioner to India, with a typical timeframe of three to four months. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry has no information on former PM Sheikh Hasina's citizenship status in India. Reports on bilateral agreements have been made public.
Donald Trump granted clemency to over 1,500 individuals related to the January 6 Capitol riots, including violent offenders. On that day, rioters stormed the Capitol to halt the certification of Biden’s victory, resulting in injuries and deaths. Trump’s speeches incited the mob, leading to chaos and multiple instances of violence and destruction.