US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new autism study has sparked controversy, alarming the medical community due to his history of promoting debunked vaccine-autism links. Experts and autism organsations fear the study is biased and could undermine public health by discouraging vaccination, citing genetic factors as the primary cause of autism.
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US Vice President JD Vance condemned Fred Wellman for calling him the 'worst VP in modern history'. The host of On Democracy with FPWellman, criticised Vance's comments on Denmark's handling of Greenland. Vance stated that critics want to turn Europe into a permanent protectorate and emphasized the importance of Greenland to US security.
A viral post highlighted that searching 'trans' on the US State Department's website suggested 'trains,' sparking humor and reactions online. Elon Musk engaged with the post, which drew mixed comments about government priorities. This comes amid directives from the Trump administration to remove gender-related references from government sites, affecting passport applications, email signatures, and other content.
Pro-Palestinian activists vandalised President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, painting "Gaza is not for sale" on the lawn and spraying paint on the clubhouse walls. This act aims to protest Trump’s proposal to relocate Gaza’s population. Police are investigating the incident.
​Shamsud-Din Jabbaar came to New Orleans on November 10 by train to look at an apartment for rent on Orleans street in the French Quarter but told the landlord that he changed his mind after applying to rent it. FBI said their investigation revealed that Jabbar began isolating himself from society in 2022 around the time when he moved to his Houston trailer home where police found chemicals to make explosives.
A 30-year-old UK drug dealer, Samantha Sansum, went viral due to her glamorous mugshot, overshadowing the drug trafficking charges against her and her associates. Despite the crime, her online fame grew, and she received a suspended sentence owing to her cooperation and commitment to rehabilitation.
Elon Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C. Discussions included technological innovation, space exploration, and governance. Modi gifted Musk’s children books, highlighting India’s growing collaboration with Musk-led enterprises. They also focused on strengthening partnerships in innovation, AI, and sustainable development. Musk's role in US government initiatives and personal family visit were also noted.
Since returning to power in January, US President Donald Trump has repeatedly ​insisted he wants the United States to "take over" Greenland and even refused to rule out the use of force to achieve the aim.
A man was captured on video allegedly keying a Tesla Cybertruck at a New Hampshire hotel, leading to a police investigation into the act of vandalism. Law enforcement is coordinating with the Coos County attorney's office to potentially press charges against the suspect. The incident adds to the rising reports of vandalism against Tesla vehicles.