Elon Musk calls for the elimination of entire US government agencies to cut spending and reshape priorities. Speaking at the World Governments Summit, he critiques bureaucratic inefficiencies and discusses initiatives on AI, DEI, and a new transportation project in Dubai, reflecting his growing influence in Washington.
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While speaking to the press aboard Air Force One, President Donald Trump dismissed a HuffPost reporter's question by mocking the outlet, suggesting he thought it had shut down. The reporter was inquiring about Vice President Vance’s controversial statements regarding judicial authority over executive powers.
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On his return to the White House, Donald Trump signed orders rolling back climate policies, targeting wind energy, and cutting clean power funding. Despite economic growth in the renewable sector, the EPA revoked $20 billion in green grants, citing alleged fraud. Federal court challenges and economic analyses question the sustainability of Trump's actions.
President Donald Trump met Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the White House for the St. Patrick's Day celebration. Trump critiqued Ireland's economic relationship with the U.S., while Martin highlighted Irish contributions. The visit included an early celebration and discussions on trade, EU relations, and personal anecdotes about socks and family backgrounds.
Katrina Armstrong, an expert in medical decision-making, resigned as interim president of Columbia University to focus on her role at the medical center. Her resignation follows university policy changes requested by the Trump administration. Journalist Claire Shipman has been appointed as acting president.
German automakers are losing their dominance in China’s high-performance car market to Chinese rivals like Xiaomi, whose electric, AI-equipped models offer powerful performance at lower prices. Porsche, significantly affected, saw its 2024 China sales drop by 28%, leading to global delivery declines and job cuts.
A Brazilian woman is charged with triple homicide after allegedly poisoning a Christmas cake. Three family members died and three others were hospitalized. The incident occurred during a family gathering in Torres. High levels of arsenic were found in the victims' blood and cake. The suspect researched arsenic online before the incident. Authorities are investigating further.
A mother and her two young daughters were killed in Brooklyn when a driver with a suspended licence crashed into an Uber before hitting the family. Her four-year-old son is in critical condition. The accident occurred in the Orthodox Jewish neighbourhood of Gravesend, where nine people were injured. The driver and Uber driver were hospitalized, with no charges filed yet.
Pope Francis is conscious but in critical condition after suffering a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions due to low platelet counts. The 88-year-old, who has a pre-existing lung condition, remains at risk of sepsis. He was hospitalized on February 14 with a complex respiratory infection. Clinical tests continue, and the main concern for doctors is preventing the onset of sepsis.