Top federal prosecutor Danielle Sassoon resigned after refusing to drop a corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, despite a Trump administration directive. Sassoon alleged political motivations behind the decision and claimed Adams' lawyers offered a quid pro quo for cooperation with Trump's immigration policies.
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Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted violently, sending ash clouds over 8 km high, prompting authorities to raise the alert level to its highest status. Flight disruptions followed, with cancellations by an Australian airline. Residents and tourists are advised to stay 7-8 km away, as heightened volcanic activity and ash pose risks to air travel, particularly to Bali.
Vivian Wilson, estranged daughter of Elon Musk, criticized Musk's Mars colonization plans and labeled them a marketing scheme. She claimed Tesla operates like a Ponzi scheme and disparaged Musk as a narcissist with right-wing views, denying her transition influenced his political stance.
Three male students from Santa Ana High School were stabbed in front of the school during dismissal on Wednesday afternoon. One student is in critical condition, while the other two are stable. The incident involved both students and non-students, and authorities are searching for at least two suspects. After-school activities were canceled, and crisis counselors will be available.
Federal agents mistaken for ICE officers were denied entry at a Chicago elementary school during an investigation on Friday. The agents were actually Secret Service agents investigating a threat to a protectee. School officials closely followed protocols to ensure student safety amid concerns about immigration enforcement.
A stabbing attack at a bus and train station in Haifa, northern Israel, resulted in the death of a man in his 70s and injured four others. The attacker, an Israeli citizen from an Arab Druze town, was neutralized at the scene. Ongoing tensions and ceasefire disputes between Israel and Hamas may have influenced the incident.
Large drones have resumed flights over New Jersey and New York, with more than 100 sightings reported in the past three weeks. Enigma Labs documented 22,000 sightings in 2024, primarily in the Northeast. New Jersey remains a hotspot, with most reports describing hovering objects. Enigma's data shows a notable increase in sightings after FAA restrictions were lifted.
Egyptians have strongly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, dismissing his threats to cut aid. Officials and citizens view any forced displacement as a national security threat and an “act of war.†Despite economic hardships, Egyptians support President Sisi’s stance, emphasizing Palestinian statehood as the only path to lasting peace while condemning external pressure.
Severe winter weather in the UK results in significant snowfall and freezing rain, disrupting flights and making roads impassable in northern England. Power outages affect major cities, and rail services experience widespread cancellations. Further sleet and snow are expected, particularly in northern regions.
Left-wing political parties are experiencing a significant decline in popularity globally, averaging just 45% of votes in recent elections. The Right secured a notable 57% of the average votes. This trend follows Donald Trump's election win, with predictions of similar losses for the Left in Canada, Australia, and Germany. Experts cite immigration policies and rising identity politics as contributing factors.