A box truck crashed into a building in Boston's Chinatown, injuring six people. The incident, deemed a tragic accident, is under investigation. The driver, among those critically injured, was extricated using specialized tools. Significant structural damage occurred, prompting city inspectors to assess building stability.
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Jack Smith, the special counsel who pursued two federal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, has stepped down from his position. His resignation revealed in a legal filing footnote, marks the end of a tumultuous tenure of courtroom losses and political tension. His resignation was expected before Trump’s inauguration, who had vowed to remove him from his role.
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".
Hyundai has announced a $20 billion investment in US manufacturing, including a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, creating over 1,400 jobs. This move, tied to President Trump's trade policies, aims to supply steel to Hyundai's US auto plants amid tariff concerns.
President-elect Donald Trump, sporting a red cap, white golf shirt, and black pants, was seen at his Palm Beach golf club, looking relaxed and interacting with visitors. A video clip sparked online curiosity about his seemingly slicked-back hair, initially mistaken for a new cut but later identified as his characteristic "hat hair.
US President Trump may meet Russian President Putin soon to discuss ending the Ukraine conflict, as Trump believes Putin wants to stop the fighting. High-level talks in Riyadh, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are planned, though details about Russian and Ukrainian participation remain unclear.
Republican senators face difficulty defending President Trump's pardons of January 6 protesters, including those who attacked police officers. The decisions raise safety concerns on Capitol Hill and conflict with the party's law and order stance. Many GOP members express dissent while some defer to presidential authority.
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.
Pope Francis, recovering from pneumonia, has delegated Holy Week's major liturgical services to cardinals. Despite his absence from the Holy Thursday Mass, reports suggest a possible private visit to a Rome prison, a tradition he values. Improving after a hospital stay, Francis recently met with his medical team, expressing gratitude.
Marechal is the only convict who was not accused of raping Gisele Pelicot. Instead, he was found guilty of associating with Dominique Pelicot and copying his crimes. Reportedly, Marechal drugged his own wife and invited strangers to rape her, including Pelicot. According to the BBC, Marechal admitted during the trial that he had followed Dominique Pelicot’s lead and committed similar crimes, drugging his wife for five years. He was convicted of attempted rape and aggravated rape of his wife.
President-elect Donald Trump has called for Nato countries to increase their defense spending to 5% of their economic output, surpassing the current 2% target. Amidst rising geopolitical tensions, particularly with Russia, Nato is considering a new spending target of at least 3%. Trump also commented on Ukraine's potential Nato membership, highlighting Russia's long-standing opposition.