President Donald Trump has declared that pardons signed using an autopen by his predecessor, Joe Biden, are invalid. Trump considers the pardons granted to members of the Jan. 6 investigation committee and other political opponents null and void, despite no constitutional provision to undo them.
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The UK government is streamlining property sales by digitising data, enhancing efficiency, and reducing transaction delays. This 12-week initiative, led by the housing and planning minister, aims to modernise information sharing among conveyancers and lenders. As part of broader housing reforms, this strategy will help homebuyers save time and money while reducing stress.
"Agency personnel normally assigned to work at USAID headquarters will work remote tomorrow, with the exception of personnel with essential on-site and building maintenance functions individually contacted by senior leadership," the email sent to USAID staff said. "Further guidance will be forthcoming." At an X Space held Sunday midnight, Elon Musk announced that his department of government efficiency was in the process of shutting down the agency and he discussed the proposal in detail with... Expand
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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has been selling approximately $14 million of company stock daily, raising investor concerns and speculation. The sales occur under a Rule 10b5-1 agreement, which permits executives to trade shares using a predetermined schedule to avoid insider trading violations. Some speculate that Huang might be diversifying his investment portfolio, a common practice among executives to mitigate risk.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's professional separation in 2024 led to fewer joint public appearances, sparking speculation about their relationship. Individually focusing on philanthropic and business ventures, their contrasting public persona indicates a significant shift, with fans eagerly awaiting their next steps in 2025.
British pubs are grappling with a Guinness shortage due to soaring demand, fueled by Gen Z's embrace of the Irish stout. Diageo, Guinness's parent company, has limited supplies, causing panic-buying and concern among publicans, especially during the festive season. While some pubs are running dry, others see an opportunity for alternative stouts to gain popularity.
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Discovered in December 2024, YR4 currently ranks 3 out of 10 on the Torino Scale. Nasa said it is deploying the James Webb Space Telescope to overserve the asteroid. The asteroid will be at its brightest in March 2025 when the first round of Nasa observations is scheduled. The follow-up will take place in May when YR4 moves away from the Sun. This will be the last opportunity to study it until it returns in 2028.