Orlando police arrested Jaythan Gilder, 32, who allegedly stole diamond earrings worth $769,500 from Tiffany & Co. and swallowed them. Clues from his statements led to this discovery. An x-ray confirmed foreign objects in his abdomen. Gilder claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player, but fled upon receiving the jewelry during a VIP viewing.
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The 'Tesla Takedown' movement is gaining momentum as activists protest against Tesla and Elon Musk in response to federal job cuts linked to Musk's role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Demonstrations at Tesla showrooms and social media campaigns aim to pressure Musk by urging boycotts and divestments, highlighting public backlash and changed consumer sentiment.
As Donald Trump sends Don Jr's fiancee to Greece making her the ambassador amid speculations of Don Jr and Kimberly Guilfoyle's break-up, social media users were curious to know when the two broke up. Turned out they haven't officially but Don Jr's congratulatory post for Guilfoyle could be read as a 'break up' letter, social media users commented as he seemed to be thrilled that Guilfoyle would be in Greece.
Amidst the escalating trade war with the US, China has appointed Li Chenggang as its new top international trade negotiator. This decision comes as both nations impose steep tariffs on each other's goods.
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Thousands of residents have been evacuated from the northern Japan city of Ofunato due to the country’s largest wildfire in over 30 years. The fire, which started on Wednesday, has burned 1,800 hectares, claimed one life, and damaged over 80 buildings, with efforts ongoing to control the blaze.
Elon Musk’s son, "Little X," captivated the press during a White House briefing by wandering around, climbing on his father's shoulders, and even charming President Trump. Grimes, however, was displeased with the public appearance, emphasizing he shouldn't have been present. Despite this, Musk's son was praised for his politeness.
Over 100 North Korean soldiers have reportedly died fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine since December, with nearly 1,000 injured. Deployed to the Kursk region, these troops, often used as frontline assault units, are struggling against Ukrainian drone warfare and unfamiliar terrain. Rumors suggest further North Korean deployments are possible, with Russia potentially offering military technology in return.
Mary Ann Krupsak, the first woman elected to statewide office in New York as lieutenant governor in 1974, has passed away at 92. A lifelong Democrat, she served with Gov. Hugh Carey and later challenged him in 1978. Krupsak contributed significantly to saving Radio City Music Hall and was a senior partner at two law firms.