US President Donald Trump is poised to make English the national language through an executive order, reversing a 2000 mandate requiring language assistance for non-English speakers. This move has stirred controversy, with critics arguing it creates barriers for immigrants and non-English speakers in accessing government services, while supporters claim it promotes unity and civic engagement.
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41-year-old Jeffrey Goedde confessed to fatally stabbing his 75-year-old father, Edward Goedde Jr., approximately 50 times in their Missouri home. He surrendered to Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, claiming it was an accident. Police discovered the victim with multiple stab wounds, broken bones, and signs of strangulation. Goedde is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond.
A town hall in Coeur d’Alene turned chaotic as plainclothes security officers aggressively removed Teresa Borrenpohl, prompting public outrage and legal scrutiny. Videos of the incident went viral, leading to fundraising for her legal costs. Police Chief Lee White requested revocation of the security firm's license, while the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office announced an independent investigation.
After Donald Trump dropped FAFO over the US-Colombia tariff war triggered by the migrants' issue, Elon Musk Sunday introduced BAMF to X reacting to how the Colombia government caved in and agreed to all terms of Donald Trump. Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk who is also very active on X, the platform that her son owns, wondered what BAMF meant and she said she found out the answer from Grok, X's artificial intelligence.
Australia Day, marked annually on January 26, will be observed as a public holiday on January 27 this year. While it commemorates the landing of the First Fleet in 1788, the day is also contentious for its symbolism of British colonization impacts on Indigenous Australians, sparking debates about changing the date.
Egyptians have strongly rejected former US President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Egypt and Jordan, dismissing his threats to cut aid. Officials and citizens view any forced displacement as a national security threat and an “act of war.†Despite economic hardships, Egyptians support President Sisi’s stance, emphasizing Palestinian statehood as the only path to lasting peace while condemning external pressure.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden delivered his final foreign policy speech, highlighting the strengthened American alliances, NATO's increased defense spending, and successful actions in Ukraine. He emphasized the nearing Gaza ceasefire deal and recounted the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. Biden underscored the US's superiority over China and reaffirmed the importance of climate action.
Police bodycam footage shows New Jersey mayor Gina LaPlaca being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence with her toddler on St Patrick's Day. Officers responded after receiving reports of erratic driving and found LaPlaca unsteady and in possession of alcohol. She faces multiple charges and is due in court on April 28.
​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.