Elon Musk defended his cost-cutting measures as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) during a meeting with President Trump, despite receiving death threats. Musk highlighted the necessity of budget cuts to prevent national bankruptcy, while Trump and his Cabinet largely supported Musk's aggressive federal spending reductions.
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Bob Uecker, famed Milwaukee Brewers broadcaster and beloved baseball figure, passed away at 90. Diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2023, Uecker's career spanned from player to iconic announcer, known for his humor and trademark voice. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003, he remained devoted to the Brewers until his retirement in 2022.
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South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid tensions and police presence in Seoul. Yoon, defying allegations of rebellion linked to his martial law declaration on December 3, faces potential detainment as his supporters rally in protest. The court-granted warrant allows a 48-hour investigation period.
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Elon Musk supported British MP Rupert Lowe's criticism of a Bengali script sign at London's Whitechapel station. The local initiative, led by Abdal Ullah, was intended to celebrate the British Bangladeshi community, but Lowe argued for signs exclusively in English.