DOGE staffers, inspired by Elon Musk, have converted federal office spaces into sleeping areas at the GSA headquarters to work long hours. Ethical concerns are raised due to the unusual practice of staying overnight in non-emergency situations, drawing scrutiny from legal experts and members of Congress.
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A group of volunteers in La Estanzuela, Mexico, discovered a mass grave with cremation ovens, bone shards, and personal items hinting at numerous victims. The authorities, pressed by President Claudia Sheinbaum, are investigating the crime, which has shocked the nation and spurred demands to end violence.
Six Americans detained in Venezuela have been freed following a meeting between President Nicolás Maduro and US envoy Richard Grenell. The visit aims to deport Venezuelan criminals from the US and secure the release of detained Americans amidst the heightened tensions in Venezuela.
Canadian premiers urged Prime Minister Trudeau to strongly counter US President-elect Trump's threatened tariffs. They proposed retaliatory measures, including halting energy exports, citing US reliance on Canadian goods. Trump's tariffs, expected soon after his inauguration, are conditional on addressing drug and immigration concerns. The US imported hundreds of billions of dollars worth of goods from Canada in recent years.
Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Darrin Bell has been arrested for possession of child pornography, including AI-generated material. Sacramento Valley detectives found evidence at his home following a tip. Bell, known for his comic strips Candorville and Rudy Park, is being held on $1 million bail, with a court appearance set for January 17.
President Biden condemned the shooting at a Wisconsin Christian school, calling it "shocking and unconscionable." He expressed grief for the victims, including a teacher and student, and praised first responders. Biden urged Congress to enact stricter gun laws, citing the need to protect children from gun violence.
McConnel issued a lengthy statement against Hegseth as he said that whoever leads the Pentagon faces a "daily test with staggering consequences for the security of the American people and our global interests." "Mr Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test. But as he assumes office, the consequences of failure are as high as they have ever been,†he said.
Meghan Markle's team reportedly considered a 'post-Harry divorce book,' as revealed in a Vanity Fair exposé that examines the couple's struggle for relevance post-royalty. The article also portrays Markle as difficult to work with and highlights the failure of their $20 million Spotify podcast deal due to a lack of viable content ideas.
Balaji spent close to four years working as an artificial intelligence researcher at OpenAI. His contributions included gathering and organizing vast amounts of internet data that became foundational to systems like ChatGPT. This work, while seemingly behind-the-scenes, was integral to building language models capable of interacting in human-like ways.
Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal has issued arrest warrants against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and 11 others for their alleged involvement in enforced disappearances during the Awami League government's tenure. The tribunal ordered their arrest and appearance on February 12. The case includes accusations of crimes committed under Hasina's direct supervision, and the Interpol has been asked to arrest her.