Hamas is prepared to negotiate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire after exchanging the remains of four hostages for over 600 Palestinian prisoners. The truce, ending this weekend, could proceed to a second phase involving more hostage exchanges and a possible lasting ceasefire.
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A humpback whale briefly swallowed a kayaker near the San Isidro Lighthouse in the Strait of Magellan before releasing him unharmed. The incident was caught on camera. Adrian Simancas, who was kayaking with his father, described the terror of being engulfed by the whale and fearing for his life. Both returned to shore uninjured.
Elon Musk reacted to a post that claimed that DeppSeek has about 50,000 Nvidia H100s that they can't talk about because of the US export controls that are in place. "Obviously," Elon Musk wrote. The post was based on the claim of Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang with whom Elon Musk agreed about what DeepSeek AI is not revealing.
In a move that revisits the decision by former President Barack Obama, US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to rename the tallest mountain in the United States back to Mount McKinley. This has sparked a debate on whether to honour former President McKinley or to respect Alaska's indigenous heritage with the name Denali.
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Bill Gates has voiced his concerns about Elon Musk's decision to potentially shut down USAID, stating it could lead to millions of deaths due to its crucial role in global health initiatives. While Gates acknowledges Musk's innovations in the private sector and called him super-smart, he criticized Musk's support of far-right party in Germany.
Fuji TV executives resigned amid growing pressure over sexual assault allegations against host Masahiro Nakai. The scandal unfolded after reports revealed Nakai paid a settlement to a woman accusing him of non-consensual acts. Following advertiser withdrawals, show cancellations, and public criticism of Fuji TV’s handling, Nakai retired from entertainment, apologizing. Fuji TV pledged an external investigation and leadership changes.
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Border Czar Tom Homan criticized Boston police for not complying with ICE's deportation policies and vowed to bring 'hell' to the city. Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox defended the department's stance, citing local laws. Homan accused the Biden administration of intentionally leaving the border unsecured, contrasting it with past presidents' efforts, including Obama’s.