In response to Trump's interest in Greenland, a satirical Danish petition suggests Denmark should buy California, arguing that Trump might sell it for the right price. The petition aims to bring Nordic charms, such as hygge and universal healthcare, to the state and has garnered over 207,000 signatures.
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Michelle Obama is launching a new weekly podcast called “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson.†The podcast features guests from various fields discussing essential life and relationship topics. The first episodes will premiere on March 12, with guests such as Issa Rae and discussions on family and personal experiences. The podcast avoids political discussions.
Suzannah Van Rooy, a waiter at Beuchert's Saloon in Capitol Hill, was fired for saying that she would refuse to serve Trump administration officials. not because she hates Republicans but as she won't be comfortable doing that. The restaurant condemned her comments as inappropriate and discriminatory and announced that they had fired her for those comments.
During a speech at Capitol One Arena, Elon Musk made a gesture that some interpreted as a Nazi salute while many defended his gesture and said Elon Musk was giving his heart out to the people and was not enacting a Nazi salute. "Elon just did a full Nazi salute, can’t help himself," one wrote.
President Joe Biden, in an interview with USA TODAY, expressed confidence in his potential victory over Donald Trump if he had run for re-election. He also discussed his legacy, emphasizing his plan to restore the economy and America's global leadership. As his term ends, Biden contemplates actions such as granting preemptive pardons to figures like Liz Cheney and Dr.
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.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione's reinstated X account, now verified, has gained a large following. He was found with a gun, silencer, fake IDs, and a manifesto, reportedly fueled by resentment towards the US healthcare system. Mangione's LinkedIn profile indicates he works as a data engineer.
Donald Trump's tariff decision shocks global markets. Stephen Miran, CEA chair, is key to this shift. He advocates for tariffs to rebalance trade. Miran believes the US has been carrying too much burden. He argues tariffs can be imposed with minimal disruption and says the US will no longer allow free-riding. This policy is now being tested globally.
The Rotherham child sexual exploitation (CSE) scandal, spanning from 1997 to 2013, remains one of the most harrowing examples of systemic failure in safeguarding vulnerable children in the UK. Over this 16-year period, an estimated 1,400 children were victims of sexual exploitation, suffering abuse so appalling it defies comprehension. The subsequent investigations revealed widespread institutional neglect, mismanagement, and societal indifference.
US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. announced a new guidance defining 'mother' and 'father' based on biological classifications as part of President Trump’s policy. This move reverses recent trends of using gender-neutral terms and rolls back protections for transgender rights established during Biden's administration. Trump’s policies have faced legal challenges and criticism from civil rights advocates.