Elon Musk labeled Trump's Oval Office display of his mugshot a 'Boss Move'. The image, taken during Trump's surrender at Fulton County Jail, has become iconic, rallying supporters and boosting campaign funds. Trump's strategy ultimately contributed to his re-election victory and was prominently featured during his White House meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated on January 20, 2025, coinciding with Martin Luther King Jr Day. The overlap leads to school closures primarily due to the federal holiday. Schools, postal services, and banks will be closed, and education institutions may use the following day for staff development activities.
President Donald Trump Tuesday hinted that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with whom the last meeting at the White House turned into a global spectacle is welcome to the White House again, as Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia. Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin as the 30-day ceasefire deal now goes to Russia's court.
A man left a gallon jug with a threatening note outside a Manhattan police precinct. The note warned of chlorine gas and a future bomb threat to a West Virginia airport. The suspect, dressed in black, fled the scene. The bomb squad determined the jug's contents were harmless. Authorities are investigating the incident.
Sebastian Zapeta, an undocumented Guatemalan migrant, has been detained for allegedly setting a sleeping passenger on fire on a New York City subway, resulting in her death. Zapeta, who re-entered the US illegally after deportation, stayed in multiple migrant shelters and has no prior criminal record. The investigation is ongoing.
US President Trump began his second term by signing executive orders in the Oval Office. Amid this, Fox News' Peter Doocy inquired about a traditional letter left by Joe Biden. Trump, surprised, found the envelope in the desk drawer marked '47.' Although he considered reading it aloud, Trump chose to keep its contents private for now, maintaining the tradition's intrigue.
Former TV star Wendy Williams, who was diagnosed with dementia and stays at a New York assisted living facility, was taken away by an ambulance Monday after the cops were called following Williams' plea for help from the window of her room. According to reports, she tossed a handwritten note out of the window begging for help. "Help! Wendy!" the note said.
A New Jersey man, Yisroel Liebb, alleges that a United Airlines pilot forcibly removed him from the airplane bathroom mid-flight, mocking his Jewish identity and having him arrested. Liebb and his seatmate were detained and missed their connecting flight. Both suffered physical injuries and incurred overnight expenses. The lawsuit seeks damages and accuses the pilot of discriminatory actions.
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on academic roles at the University of Oxford and Stanford University. He joined Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government as a distinguished fellow and member of the world leaders circle, while at Stanford, he became a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution, focusing on global security, economic policy, and technology. Sunak expressed excitement to contribute to research and policy on both sides of the Atlantic.
Edward Yedid, a luxury home designer, allegedly crashed his Porsche into another car in the Hamptons on Christmas. The intoxicated driver was arrested after failing sobriety tests. Neither Edward Yedid nor the family suffered serious injuries. Yedid faces charges including DWI. He must appear in court for arraignment on January 8.
In a notable shift, the US under Trump aligned with Russia at the UN, refusing to condemn the Ukraine invasion. This has caused concerns among European allies, alarmed by potential US-Russia negotiations excluding them and Ukraine. Trump's transactional approach with Putin, focusing on economic deals, hints at redefined transatlantic relations and a possible realignment in global geopolitics.