Tensions rise as US defense secretary Pete Hegseth mocks federal judge Ana Reyes, who blocked Trump's ban on transgender troops. Reyes ruled that the order likely violates the US Constitution's equal protection clause, angering the administration, which insists that transgender individuals are unsuitable for military service.
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Elon Musk added fuel to the collective outrage against Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass Saturday as he shared a video of Barack Obama praising Bass in 2022 saying that he was confident that Bass would be an outstanding mayor of LA. Sharing the viral video on X, Musk wrote: "Coulda had Caruso".
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.
China's former agriculture minister, Tang Renjian, has been arrested on bribery charges. The arrest follows an investigation by the National Supervisory Commission and is part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign. Tang, 62, was removed from his post in May and expelled from the Communist Party six months later, accused of accepting bribes and abusing his power.
Luigi Mangione, apprehended in Pennsylvania, faces extradition to New York for the murder of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. Mangione, found with a homemade gun, cash, and a manifesto criticizing the healthcare industry, is fighting extradition. His manifesto details his anger towards healthcare costs, while recovered shell casings hint at further clues.
A SEPTA train with 350 passengers caught fire near Crum Lynne Station, Ridley Park, on Thursday, causing a mass evacuation. Quick action from the crew and firefighters helped manage the blaze. The fire’s cause is still under investigation, with services temporarily disrupted but restored later.
On his return to the White House, Donald Trump signed orders rolling back climate policies, targeting wind energy, and cutting clean power funding. Despite economic growth in the renewable sector, the EPA revoked $20 billion in green grants, citing alleged fraud. Federal court challenges and economic analyses question the sustainability of Trump's actions.
Rahima Mahmut, executive director of stop Uyghur genocide, urged the UK parliament's human rights committee to take action against forced labor in UK supply chains, particularly in cotton production linked to China's Xinjiang region. She emphasized that many products from the region are tainted by slave labor. Mahmut’s testimony has prompted widespread calls for accountability, with activists urging the UK to prevent complicity in human rights abuses. Last year, a UK court ruled that... Expand
The department of government efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has recovered $1.9 billion misplaced by the Biden administration. HUD Secretary Scott Turner collaborated with DOGE to rectify the issue, ensuring funds are now available for other uses. A new task force within HUD aims to enhance financial oversight and efficiency.