The White House's sharing of a Ghibli-style image of convicted fentanyl trafficker Virginia Basora-Gonzalez ignited online debate. Basora-Gonzalez, arrested in March by ICE, was criticized and defended by different users, highlighting mixed sentiments towards the arrest and social media portrayal.
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Pakistan plans to cut 150,000 government jobs by halving affiliated agencies in a fiscal reform drive. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb revealed this strategy involves merging 40 departments and rationalizing expenditures. The restructuring aims for cost efficiency, performance improvement, and economic stabilization, targeting completed reforms by June 2025, focusing on export-driven growth supported by technology.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott faced criticism after mistakenly including condolences for Rosalynn Carter, who passed in 2023, in his statement for Jimmy Carter's death. Abbott swiftly corrected the error after public backlash. This follows other past blunders, such as sharing a satirical article as real news. Abbott also ordered Texas flags at half-mast for Carter.
Body language expert Susan Constantine analyzed Luigi Mangione's demeanor, noting a shift from charismatic charm to rigid fear. Mangione's raised chin and arrogant posture suggest pride, while his post-arrest frown contrasts with earlier smiles. Constantine suggests Mangione, the suspect in the Brian Thompson murder case, compartmentalizes, displaying different personalities in various situations.
An Indian national, Abdul Jaffar Haji Ali, 40, received a 16-month jail sentence in Singapore for smuggling 58 endangered Indian star tortoises. He transported the reptiles in his luggage, intending to travel from India to Jakarta via Singapore. One tortoise died en route, and 22 were found underweight. Previously, Ali also faced charges under the Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act and the Animals and Birds Act for failing to ensure the well-being of the tortoises.
San Clemente city leaders plan to collaborate with US Customs and Border Protection to install surveillance cameras along the coastline to detect unauthorized migrant boats. The initiative aims to prevent panga boats from landing and to increase security due to a rise in criminal activity.
Prince Harry has resigned as patron of Sentebale, the charity he co-founded in 2006, due to a breakdown in relations within the organisation. He and co-founder, Lesotho’s Prince Seeiso, cited an irreparable rift with the charity’s board and chair, Sophie Chandauka, who raised concerns about governance issues. The situation has led to legal action and intervention by the UK’s Charity Commission.
World shares experienced mixed results on Monday as US stocks fell sharply due to concerns over Trump's policies affecting the economy. German shares rose after conservatives' election victory. In Asia, markets showed varied performance. Weaker US economic reports, including declining home sales and rising tariffs, fueled pessimism, affecting small company stocks and impacting global market trends.
Mia Love, the first Black Republican woman in Congress from Utah, passed away at 49. Known for her trailblazing political journey, Love served in Congress from 2014-2018. She had been battling brain cancer. Love's family announced her peaceful passing and will share details about her funeral services soon.
Blue Origin’s debut launch of its massive New Glenn rocket, initially scheduled for Monday, was postponed due to ice buildup in critical systems. The company, founded by Jeff Bezos, is eyeing Tuesday for a second attempt, though poor weather may cause further delays. Named after astronaut John Glenn, this ambitious rocket aims to set new milestones in space exploration.