In his Miami beach speech to a nonprofit funded by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, Donald Trump spoke about DOGE dividend making it clear that he is already aware of the proposal. “The numbers are incredible, Elon, so many billions — hundreds of billions — and we’re thinking about giving 20 per cent back to the American citizens.â€
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Meghan Markle's team reportedly considered a 'post-Harry divorce book,' as revealed in a Vanity Fair exposé that examines the couple's struggle for relevance post-royalty. The article also portrays Markle as difficult to work with and highlights the failure of their $20 million Spotify podcast deal due to a lack of viable content ideas.
A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, leading to a temporary tsunami warning. The initial quake was followed by a 6.1 magnitude aftershock. Despite the alert and activation of tsunami sirens, there were no immediate reports of damage, and residents moved to higher ground as a precaution.
SpaceX achieved a remarkable feat on April 21, launching two Falcon 9 rockets within hours. The evening launch of the Bandwagon-3 mission deployed multiple payloads, including a European reentry capsule and satellites for weather resilience and military surveillance. The booster successfully returned to Cape Canaveral, marking another milestone in SpaceX's rideshare program and increasing launch cadence.
A tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin, left two dead and six injured, with the shooter, 15-year-old Natalie Rupnow, taking their own life. During a press conference, Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes' neutral remarks on the shooter’s gender identity—using “she, he, or theyâ€â€”sparked a fierce social media debate. Critics accused Barnes of political correctness, while supporters argued he was following legal protocols and stressing the irrelevance of... Expand
Australia's assistant treasurer, Stephen Jones, announced his retirement after 15 years in politics and will not contest the upcoming federal election. Known for his contributions to financial policies and consumer protections, Jones's departure follows recent high-profile exits in the Albanese government.
US President Donald Trump has demanded the return of military equipment left behind in Afghanistan after the 2021 withdrawal and called for accountability of military leaders involved in the exit. The equipment largely seized by the Taliban amounts to over $7 billion worth of US assets.
Amazon is poised to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration, following a similar contribution from Meta. Both Bezos and Zuckerberg have met with Trump, signaling a thaw in relations after past criticisms and controversies. Bezos recently defended The Washington Post's decision to abstain from a 2024 presidential endorsement amid internal backlash.