Former US president Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100, was noted for his candidness about his 1969 UFO sighting. Despite witnessing an unidentifiable flying object, Carter remained skeptical of extraterrestrial origins and dismissed conspiracy theories. His presidency involved extraordinary instances, including a CIA operation utilizing a psychic.
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Donald Trump Jr attended the Superbowl Sunday with his new girlfriend Bettina Anderson. While they were clicked together at the event, Anderson posted a series of Instagram stories from the Superbowl. Don Jr's ex-fiancee Kimberly Guilfoyle too was present at the Superbowl. Guilfoyle posted photos with Vivek Ramaswamy, actor Kevin Costner among many others.
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on January 6, citing internal discontent and the departure of his finance minister. Social media reacted with memes and humor, while Trudeau prepares to stay on until the Liberal Party elects a new leader. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh plans a no-confidence motion.
World leaders were set to hold formal talks in Paris on Tuesday on artificial intelligence (AI), seeking elusive common ground on a technology subject to a global race for promised economic benefits. Sam Altman, the OpenAI chief set to speak in Paris later Tuesday, responded to the reported offer with a dry "no thank you" on X. For France, Macron vowed Monday to blast through red tape to build AI infrastructure in his bid to keep Europe competitive.
A New Jersey man, Joseph Jorgenson, has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder for killing and dismembering two women. The remains were found in storage units following his suspicious behavior. Jorgenson will serve two concurrent 40-year sentences for these heinous acts.
Astronaut Barry Wilmore is readjusting to Earth's gravity after an unplanned nine-month space mission. He and fellow astronaut Sunita Williams landed in Florida, concluding an extended mission due to technical issues. Wilmore's daughter, Daryn, documented his journey on TikTok, expressing relief and pride on his return. Barry undergoes medical evaluations while reconnecting with family and enjoying his favorite activities.
Hamas is willing to release the remaining hostages in Gaza if Israel agrees to a permanent ceasefire, despite Israel's insistence on Hamas' disarmament. Peace talks have reached a standstill, and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as military operations intensify.
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President Donald Trump announced that the US will hold Iran accountable for future attacks by Tehran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. This comes after Houthis targeted US and foreign ships, leading Trump to order airstrikes that killed 31 people, including civilians. The Houthis, supported by Iran, have been intensifying regional conflict.