At least three fatalities and over 200 rescues have been reported due to severe storms in southern Texas, prompting ongoing rescue operations. Harlingen received more than 21 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding and power outages across several counties. Emergency shelters were set up, and a tornado watch was issued for Liberty and Polk Counties.
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Ashley St Clair accuses Elon Musk of reducing financial support for their son following her custody lawsuit. St Clair alleges Musk's neglect in their child's upbringing and seeks DNA testing to confirm paternity. Musk's legal team has yet to respond.
Social media users observed Joe Biden’s presidential tenure missing from Google’s search results, with only Donald Trump’s terms visible. Screenshots shared online spurred accusations of intentional erasure. Google later restored the Biden's name and attributed the omission to a brief data error in their knowledge graph and quickly corrected the issue.
A former Brazilian city councilor shocked the public by removing a toilet and two sinks from her office bathroom after losing her re-election bid. JanaÃna Lima claims she paid for the fixtures herself and returned them after intense backlash. The incident has led to public criticism and an investigation by the new House president.
Former Washington Post and Vox journalist Taylor Lorenz sparked controversy after expressing "joy" over the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Lorenz defended her reaction, citing the suffering caused by insurance companies. Reports claimed Lorenz was fired by Vox after her controversial statement but Lorenz said her YouTube channel is independent.
US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration will see notable absences, including Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi. However, former Presidents Clinton, Bush, Obama, and Biden will attend. World leaders like Argentina’s President Milei and Italy’s PM Meloni are also confirmed. Elon Musk will be present, while tech giants like Bezos and Zuckerberg will not attend. Performers include Carrie Underwood and Lee Greenwood.
Caroline Kennedy praised Kennedy Jr for “pulling himself out of illness and disease†but lamented the “siblings and cousins who Bobby encouraged down the path of substance abuse suffered addiction, illness, and death while Bobby has gone on to misrepresent, lie, and cheat his way through life.†“I have known Bobby my whole life; we grew up together,†wrote Kennedy. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator."
A video showing Eric Trump changing his hand gesture after his wife Lara whispered to him at the inauguration ceremony has sparked online debate. The hand position, similar to ones used by Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, has led to speculations about its significance, including connections to anti-Illuminati symbolism. When Angela Merkel was asked about her hand position, she said it was spontaneous as one often wonders what to do with the hands at a meeting.
Israeli forces have started withdrawing from the Netzarim corridor in Gaza as part of a truce agreement with Hamas. The withdrawal allows Palestinians to move freely without Israeli inspections. Concerns remain over extending the ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages in the next phase.
UN experts have accused Israel of committing sexual violence in Gaza, targeting hospitals and civilians, disproportionately affecting women and children. Israel rejects the UN's findings, labeling them biased. The investigation's results could be used in international legal cases, including at the International Criminal Court, which has already issued arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders.