Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have sent out wedding invitations for their June wedding in Venice, Italy. The ceremony will take place aboard Bezos' superyacht, Koru. The couple got engaged in May 2023. Sanchez is also preparing for a space trip with an all-female crew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket this spring.
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Clashes erupted near Goma, eastern DR Congo, as M23 rebels, backed by Rwandan forces, advanced, triggering a humanitarian crisis with over 400,000 displaced. The US, UK, and France urged citizens to leave amid escalating violence. Civilians fled on foot, and UN officials warned of a potential regional war. Despite military efforts and international mediation attempts, peace talks have repeatedly failed, leaving Goma at the epicenter of 30 years of conflict.
An unvaccinated child died from measles in West Texas, marking the first related death in the US since 2015. A significant outbreak has affected 124 people, mostly children, in nine counties. The majority of the cases are from an undervaccinated Mennonite community. Experts predict the outbreak will continue due to low vaccination rates.
​Shirilla drove her Toyota Camry to 100 mph intentionally after her months-long relationship ended with Russo. Russo and Flanagan were pronounced dead at the scene, while Shirilla was unconscious and had to be extracted from the mangled car. In a new bodycam video, Shirilla could be seen with handcuffs and tears in her eyes, saying, "Could you please be careful talking this one off so that it doesn't break the bracelet, please?"
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Russia and Indonesia are strengthening defence ties as Russian security official Sergei Shoigu met Indonesia's defence minister in Jakarta. The visit follows Indonesia's entry into BRICS and aims to expand military cooperation. Indonesia has previously acquired Russian defence equipment and held joint naval drills. While Jakarta maintains neutrality on Ukraine, President Prabowo Subianto seeks to bolster military capabilities through international partnerships, including with Russia.
The SEC has sued Elon Musk, accusing him of failing to disclose his Twitter stock ownership on time before his acquisition of the platform in 2022. The delay allegedly allowed Musk to buy shares at a lower price, underpaying by at least $150 million.
Representatives from Elon Musk's department are working with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to identify and address inefficiencies and potential fraud. They have gained access to critical CMS systems to scrutinize payment and contracting, in line with President Trump's initiative to reduce government waste.
Immigration officials in Newark, NJ detained both undocumented migrants and American citizens, including a military veteran, during a workplace sweep. Mayor Ras Baraka condemned the operation for constitutional rights violations and ICE is investigating the incident. The enforcement action aligns with President Trump's new directives.
Newly appointed US envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasized the need for Lebanon’s new government to exclude Hezbollah, setting a firm stance against the group’s influence. Amid stalled government formation, Lebanon navigates a fragile ceasefire with Israel, extended to February 18. Tensions persist as Israel accuses Lebanon of slow troop deployment, while Beirut cites Israeli ceasefire violations, including recent airstrikes in Sidon.