Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inaugural committee. This followed a Mar-A-Lago dinner where Zuckerberg showcased Meta's smart glasses and aimed to strengthen ties with the incoming administration. The donation comes despite Trump's past criticisms of Zuckerberg and Facebook, including accusations of election interference and threats of imprisonment.
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A Florida pizza delivery worker, Brianna Alvelo, 22, was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a pregnant woman 14 times over a $2 tip. The incident occurred at the Riviera Motel in Kissimmee. Alvelo returned with a masked accomplice and attacked the victim. Alvelo was arrested, but her accomplice remains at large.
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