Federal agencies are defying Elon Musk's mandate for employees to submit weekly work accomplishments under the threat of termination, raising legal and practical concerns. Led by Trump appointees, critical institutions question the legality and security implications of Musk's directive, potentially igniting a legal battle.
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Ethnic Baloch insurgents hijacked a train in Pakistan’s Balochistan province, resulting in at least 20 soldiers' deaths and taking 182 hostages. The Balochistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility, warning against any rescue attempt. Women, children, and elderly civilians were released, while communication remains disrupted in the affected area.
During a press briefing, President Trump snubbed CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins as she inquired about a sensitive Signal chat incident involving a planned military strike on Yemen’s rebels. Trump defended National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and brushed off the mishap as a glitch, despite security concerns.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney faces allegations of plagiarism in his 1995 doctoral thesis at Oxford University, with experts identifying at least 10 potential instances. The timing of these claims, just weeks before the Canadian election, could jeopardize his campaign.
Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, revealed that she has left the US and is now in Japan, studying languages in Tokyo. The 20-year-old said she is financially independent and does not take money from Elon Musk. An aspiring translator, Viviana said she had not spoken to Musk in the last five years.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to temporarily lift a freeze on US humanitarian aid, highlighting the financial damage to suppliers and nonprofits. The administration has a five-day deadline to comply, while another ruling maintains a temporary block on the USAID staff cutbacks.
Federal agencies, following a directive tied to President Trump's order, scrambled to comply with removing 'gender ideology' from websites, email signatures, and forms by Friday. This led to the disappearance of public health data and important resources regarding transgender issues, causing concerns among experts about the potential risks to scientific information and public health.
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US entrepreneurs are seizing an opportunity to make profits by selling phones preloaded with TikTok for high prices, following the app's temporary unavailability in the US. Although TikTok cannot be downloaded from app stores, existing users are not affected by the ban.
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