Federal government employees were ordered back to work by President Trump on January 20, but many found their offices unprepared, with issues like cockroach infestations and lack of desks prevalent. Critics argue this move seems to deliberately make office conditions intolerable to push employees to resign.
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The besieged Congolese city of Goma was rocked by heavy artillery fire on Monday as France warned the regional capital was on the brink of falling to militia fighters and Rwandan troops. M23 fighters and 3,000 to 4,000 Rwandan soldiers had been laying siege to Goma for several days, according to the United Nations and security sources.
Walker said she does not even personally know Barron Trump and in fact campaigned for Donald Trump being the president of the college Republican club. She was advised to resign by the College Republicans of America after a quote that she gave to Vanity Fair went viral and in the wrong context.
Preslie Ginoski faced backlash for performing a risky press-up stunt near a stationary jet engine at Sydney Airport. The airport authorities emphasized their stringent safety protocols, while Ginoski defended his actions, saying the incident was blown out of proportion and meant for humor.
The M23 rebel group’s advance toward Goma in eastern Congo has displaced over 178,000 people in two weeks, exacerbating the region’s ongoing humanitarian crisis. The rebels captured key towns, including Minova, and continue to threaten Goma. Rwanda is accused of supporting M23, though it denies the claim. Thousands of displaced people are fleeing to camps, facing ongoing violence and uncertainty.
Kerry Kennedy, daughter of Robert F Kennedy Sr, has criticised the release of records related to her father's assassination. She has criticised the Trump administration and her brother, Robert F Kennedy Jr, for releasing the records. The released files included documents, notes by Sirhan Sirhan, and autopsy images. Kerry expressed her pain and linked the release to Trump-era actions.
At 26, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-origin tech researcher and former OpenAI employee, voiced copyright concerns about AI companies, then was found dead, ruled a suicide, but his family remains skeptical. They push for a deeper investigation into his death while advocating for whistleblower protections.
An Alaska Airlines flight was canceled after a man physically assaulted a female passenger mid-flight, prompting a flight attendant to intervene. The male passenger was arrested, and the airline has banned him from future flights. Alaska Airlines praised the quick response of its crew to the violent incident.
As the fires rage across Los Angeles, some areas have been left in ruins, while nearby properties remain protected, thanks to private firefighting teams. Amid the destruction of over 12,000 structures, questions are being raised about the response of public agencies. Wealthy residents are increasingly relying on private firefighting services, highlighting a divide in the city’s response to the disaster.
A video showing Eric Trump changing his hand gesture after his wife Lara whispered to him at the inauguration ceremony has sparked online debate. The hand position, similar to ones used by Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, has led to speculations about its significance, including connections to anti-Illuminati symbolism. When Angela Merkel was asked about her hand position, she said it was spontaneous as one often wonders what to do with the hands at a meeting.