Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Jeff Bezos' fiancée Lauren Sanchez will join an all-female crew on a Blue Origin spaceflight this spring. Selected by Sanchez, the crew also includes Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. The 10-minute trip aboard New Shepard marks Blue Origin’s 11th human spaceflight.
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New FBI Director Kash Patel plans to decentralize operations, relocating 1,500 staff from Washington to field offices across the country and a facility in Huntsville, Alabama. Patel emphasizes community-focused crime prevention and pledges constitutional adherence, despite concerns from Democrats over his loyalty to Trump.
US Vice President JD Vance criticized journalist Mehdi Hasan after being accused of hypocrisy regarding free speech in Europe. This occurred in the context of the Trump administration banning the Associated Press from the White House over its usage of 'Gulf of Mexico,' raising questions about press freedom in the US.
A judge in the Dominican Republic cleared Iowa wrestler Joshua Riibe of any involvement in the disappearance of Pitt student Sudiksha Konanki. Riibe was detained for nearly two weeks but never identified as a suspect. Despite an exhaustive search, Konanki's body was never found. The court ruled Riibe's detention exceeded legal limits, leading to his immediate release.
Pope Francis emphasised the dangers of bullying in schools, stating that it prepares students for war instead of peace. Addressing educators at the Vatican, he urged a collective commitment to combat bullying both in educational settings and at home. He also highlighted the importance of promoting dialogue within families to foster growth and understanding.
The Sudanese army broke the paramilitary RSF's siege on its key Khartoum-area base, a major military victory. The RSF had surrounded key military sites, including the army headquarters. This advance allows the army to link its forces across Khartoum and secure Omdurman from artillery attacks. The ongoing conflict, which began in April 2023, has caused tens of thousands of deaths and millions displaced, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The US has sanctioned both Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah... Expand
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.
Trump declare in a social media post that Hunter Biden would lose his protection “effective immediately,†he also mentioned the latter's whereabouts: “He is currently vacationing in, of all places, South Africa, where the Human Rights of people has been strenuously questioned.â€
Pakistani prodigy Bilal Asher, the world under-14 Scrabble champion, exemplifies the rising popularity of the game among Pakistani youth. With English rooted in the colonial past, schools and parents in Karachi promote Scrabble as a tool for language development and future opportunities, fostering a new generation of champions.
Cyprus will receive portable desalination plants from the UAE to address water shortages exacerbated by a fire at a static plant and low reservoir levels. The UAE's donation will provide 15,000 cubic meters of potable water daily, crucial for the peak tourism season. Cyprus is also planning long-term solutions, including new desalination plants and subsidies for private hotel plants.