Elon Musk credited SpaceX, NASA, and President Donald Trump for the safe return of two astronauts stranded on the ISS for nearly ten months, while criticizing the Biden administration for delaying their rescue for political reasons. Musk had offered an earlier return, which he claims was rejected by Biden's administration.
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Health Canada has issued a warning for LG free-standing electric ranges sold between 2016 and June 2024 due to a fire hazard from accidental knob activation. Over 137,000 units are affected, with similar problems reported in the U.S. Consumers are advised to check model numbers and apply a free warning label.
US President Donald Trump paused the enforcement of a law banning TikTok, allowing the app to continue operations for 75 days while negotiations take place. This decision overturned a ban citing national security concerns and granted legal clarity for app store hosts under potential penalties.
Former US President Donald Trump disclosed talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan about potentially relocating over a million Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring countries, proposing Jordan and Egypt as hosts. Trump's stance significantly departs from traditional US diplomacy supporting a two-state solution.
A decision by Lithuania's National Opera and Ballet Theatre to replace Tchaikovsky's 'Nutcracker' with an Italian composer's work sparked debate amidst ongoing tensions with Russia. Culture Minister Sarunas Birutis' comments favoring Tchaikovsky ignited controversy, highlighting the struggle to separate politics from culture during wartime.
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated Taiwan's reunification with China is inevitable, emphasizing the shared kinship and historical trend. This declaration precedes Donald Trump's potential trade tensions with China. Xi also discussed the need for proactive economic policies and reforms to address China's economic challenges, including a real estate market downturn and reduced consumer spending.
The US is developing the Golden Dome, an advanced missile defence system combining space-based radars, missile interceptors, and laser weapons to protect against threats like ICBMs and hypersonic weapons. Defence companies aim to operationalise parts of the system by 2026, starting with key cities and potentially expanding to all US territories.
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.
China, Russia, and Iran urged the end of US sanctions on Iran's nuclear program and called for renewed multinational talks. They emphasized diplomatic engagement and mutual respect. The US imposed new sanctions while holding out hope for a deal. Iran's nuclear program advances, raising tensions, while its economy suffers under US sanctions.
President Trump is pushing for major federal workforce reductions and program consolidations, focusing on career civil servants. Agencies must submit plans by March 13 and implement changes by September 30, potentially disrupting essential services. Opposition is expected from labor unions and Democratic leaders. The administration justifies this as a fiscal necessity and a strategic shift.