US President Trump's new defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, is circulating a list of top military generals for potential firing. Among the names is Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the second woman to be promoted to a four-star Admiral in Navy history. Speculations about upcoming firings arise as Hegseth's trip to Guantanamo Bay is postponed.
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Alef Aeronautics' electric car has achieved a major milestone by taking off vertically in California, marking a key advancement in transportation. The prototype, which transitioned from driving to flying, showcases the potential of Alef's Model A, designed for both road and air travel. Priced at $300,000, the vehicle has already secured 3,300 pre-orders.
Carl Feynman, who pioneered cloth simulation in computer graphics, expressed amazement and concern over AI's rapid progress. He noted how an AI model managed to create a complex cloth animation in minutes, a task that previously required extensive human effort and powerful computers.
President-elect Donald Trump claims his team was crucial in facilitating a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas. The agreement, awaiting approval from Israel's security cabinet, involves a 42-day ceasefire and the exchange of hostages. Trump and Biden both assert credit for the negotiations, with Biden indicating a longer-term resolution.
​A student shot two other pupils in a Tennesse high school cafeteria shootout before turning the gun to himself inside the cafeteria. Antioch High School where the incident took place was immediately placed on lockdown because of the sudden shooting. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tennessee Homeland Security and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have said they also are responding.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai clarified the meaning of "Googleyness," shifting from a loose definition about cultural fit to a more focused set of principles. These emphasize mission-driven work, boldness with responsibility, resourcefulness, teamwork, and a balance of hustle and enjoyment. This redefinition aims to foster a more purposeful and inclusive work environment.
Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff are back in California but they have several options in front of them now. Doug Emhoff is likely to be back at his legal job taking on clients while Kamala Harris has proposals for writing a book, giving speeches and on the political front, she has her options to run for California governor in 2026 and for the president again in 2028.
Barack and Michelle Obama's daughter, Sasha, was seen for the first time since rumors of her parents' divorce emerged, according to reports. Sasha appeared somber in the viral photo triggering speculations about whether the rumors of her parents' divorcing and her father Barack Obama dating Jennifer Aniston affected her. In the photo, Sasha who is a student is seen carrying books.
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​"Our American culture has venerated mediocrity over excellence for way too long (at least since the 90s and likely longer). That doesn’t start in college, it starts YOUNG," Vivek Ramaswamy said adding for example Cory from Cory from Boy Meets World. Many Americans disagreed with Vivek Ramaswamy and Laura Loomer called out the Indian film industry Bollywood's rape culture.