Edward Yedid, a luxury home designer, allegedly crashed his Porsche into another car in the Hamptons on Christmas. The intoxicated driver was arrested after failing sobriety tests. Neither Edward Yedid nor the family suffered serious injuries. Yedid faces charges including DWI. He must appear in court for arraignment on January 8.
Related news
Chinese officials have admitted to conducting cyber attacks on US infrastructure, known as "Volt Typhoon," during a private meeting. This operation, linked to China's military, targeted critical sectors and maintained covert access to the US electric grid. The US also identified another campaign, "Salt Typhoon," targeting American telecommunications networks.
Hunter Biden has asked a California federal judge to drop his lawsuit against former Trump aide Garrett Ziegler, citing financial struggles and the loss of his Los Angeles home in wildfires. His legal filing mentions a significant downturn in income from art sales and book sales, making it difficult to continue the legal battle.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the capture of two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The soldiers survived their capture despite being wounded and are being interrogated by Ukrainian security services. Communication is facilitated through Korean translators with South Korean intelligence assistance. Russia has reportedly been concealing North Korean involvement in the conflict.
Fatima, an Afghan refugee in Pakistan, is facing imminent visa expiration and fears arrest. Pakistan's government has initiated mass deportations of Afghan refugees, causing widespread fear. Over 1,000 have been detained, and 18,000 forced to leave Islamabad and Rawalpindi amidst deteriorating relations with Afghanistan.
Tulsi Gabbard has been appointed as the Director of National Intelligence in a historic Senate vote, becoming the first Hindu to lead the US intelligence community. ISKCON has praised her for her dedication to Vaishnava values, while her extensive military and political background offers a strong foundation for the role.
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte warned that a Russian victory in Ukraine would undermine Nato's credibility, costing trillions to restore. Speaking at Davos, Rutte emphasized the need to increase western support for Ukraine, rejecting the notion of scaling back aid. He cautioned against a rushed peace deal with Russia, warning it could embolden Putin and his allies. Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski echoed concerns, urging Putin be held accountable as a war criminal.
Logan Guminski, a 27-year-old Florida woman, was arrested for engaging in sexual activity with a Chihuahua and selling the explicit content online. Investigators found multiple videos on her phone, and she admitted to selling one video for $500. She was released on a $10,000 bond.
A Los Angeles family clarified that their Tesla Cybertruck's license plate, LOLOCT7, was not meant to mock the October 7 Hamas attack but was a tribute to their grandfather. "LOLO" means grandfather in Tagalog, "CT" represents Cyber Truck, and "7" signifies their seven grandchildren, a family member explained and said they would anyway get it changed.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to deploy 10,000 soldiers, prompting President Trump to pause tariffs on Mexico for one month. "At this rate of achievement, not only should President @realDonaldTrump be on Mount Rushmore, I want to personally work the chisel!" Elon Musk posted. South Dakota's Mount Rushmore features the heads of four presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Northern Thailand faces worsening wildfires, with Chiang Mai experiencing severe air pollution as PM2.5 particles exceed WHO's safe limit. Fires in Chiang Dao, fueled by dry conditions and illegal crop burning, have led to 2,465 heat points across 17 provinces. Emergency measures are in place, with Chiang Mai governor designating disaster zones in affected areas.