US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to make in-vitro fertilization (IVF) free for those facing infertility. The order instructs the Domestic Policy Council to recommend policies to reduce IVF costs within 90 days. Trump had pledged free IVF during his campaign, aiming to support families in their journey to parenthood.
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The Russian captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker in the North Sea off the UK's northeastern coast appeared in court Saturday charged with gross negligence manslaughter. The US-flagged tanker, which had been chartered by the US military, was anchored off the coast of Hull in northeastern England at the time of the crash.
Syria's Foreign Minister, alongside counterparts from neighboring nations, called for lifting Western-led sanctions and emphasized post-war reconciliation efforts. This comes amid recent violence involving Alawite insurgents in Syria. Neighboring countries expressed concerns about stability and the impact of Syria's economic troubles.
An 18-year-old woman from a rural family in China, working in a furniture store, lives in an office toilet to avoid high rent. She spends just 50 yuan per month, saving most of her earnings for future stability. Her resilience and practical approach have garnered attention on social media.
German ministers vowed to prosecute Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's supporters who seek refuge in Germany. They emphasized Germany's commitment to holding perpetrators of atrocities accountable under universal jurisdiction, citing previous convictions of Syrian officials and ongoing trials. Germany has taken in a large number of Syrian refugees and remains vigilant against war criminals.
According to Elon Musk, making H-1B hiring more expensive will bring reforms in the visa program. This is just the opposite of the present situation. Once hiring foreign workers becomes more expensive for companies than hiring Americans, they will only hire the top talents and won't fill posts with cheap labor.
British pubs are grappling with a Guinness shortage due to soaring demand, fueled by Gen Z's embrace of the Irish stout. Diageo, Guinness's parent company, has limited supplies, causing panic-buying and concern among publicans, especially during the festive season. While some pubs are running dry, others see an opportunity for alternative stouts to gain popularity.
Turkey has threatened a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they agree to specific conditions for a peaceful transition post-Assad. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan demanded the withdrawal of fighters linked to the PKK and signaled readiness for action if the demands aren't met.
Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan seeking asylum in the US, claimed he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador as part of a crackdown on the Tren de Aragua gang. He claims a tattoo of his favourite soccer team Real Madrid led to confusion as Feds thought it was a Tren de Aragua sign but DHS said it was not only that tattoo that got him deported.
The relationship between Musk and St. Clair reportedly began with a private jet trip to Rhode Island, where Musk was visiting one of his sons at college. Over the following months, the pair grew close — culminating in a New Year’s trip to St. Barts, where they conceived a child after Musk encouraged it, allegedly saying, “What are we waiting for?”