A 24-year-old man set himself on fire while attempting to destroy Tesla charging stations in protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The suspect, Daniel Clarke-Pounder, was later arrested and faces up to 20 years in prison. The incident is part of ongoing attacks targeting Tesla.
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President Trump directed Elon Musk to scrutinize spending in the US Department of Defense and Education as part of a federal government efficiency initiative. Musk's team is investigating various departments to identify waste, fraud, and abuse. Trump praised Musk's efforts so far and indicated ongoing evaluations.
Health officials are alarmed by a mutated H5N1 bird flu virus in a Louisiana patient, raising concerns about potential human transmission. Genetic changes in the virus may enhance its ability to bind to human cells. The CDC emphasizes continued vigilance and preventive measures to monitor and contain the outbreak.
A Cypriot court sentenced a Syrian man who captained a migrant boat from Lebanon to three years in prison over causing the death of a young girl from dehydration, authorities said Friday. A statement by the Cypriot prosecution service said the Famagusta criminal court sentenced the Syrian national, 47, on Thursday after finding him guilty of negligence resulting in the death of a three-year-old Syrian girl, who died from dehydration.
Lawyer Anthony Ricco withdraws from rapper Sean Diddy's sex-trafficking case without providing specifics of why he won't represent the rapper in any circumstances, as he mentioned in his court filing. Diddy faces serious charges with a trial set for May 5, while there is increasing pressure on the Trump administration to release Diddy list which is the name of celebrities who attended Diddy's Freak-Off parties.
During Pete Hegseth's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for his nomination as Secretary of Defence, his controversial Cross tattoo became a focal point. The chest tattoo of Pete Hegseth kicked up a row on social media as many deemed it an extremist tattoo. ​​​The tattoo had also led to his orders being revoked ahead of the 2021 Biden inauguration,
A tragic attack in New Orleans' Bourbon Street left 15 dead and 30 injured. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the attacker, confessed in videos before the incident, planned to kill his family, and claimed ISIS affiliation. Authorities found an ISIS flag, weapons, and possible IEDs at the scene, investigating further ties to terrorism.
Prime Minister Francois Bayrou called for a national debate on immigration and citizenship in France. He seeks a broader discussion beyond changes to automatic citizenship rights. Recent political discussions and comments on immigration, particularly in the context of Mayotte, have intensified the focus on these issues.
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