Gayle King and Katy Perry joined an all-female crew on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket, marking the first such flight since 1963. The 10-minute journey, watched by celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kris Jenner, reached above the Karman line. While celebrated by some, the space tourism venture faced criticism for its exclusivity and perceived lack of meaningful purpose.
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Donald Trump's tariff decision shocks global markets. Stephen Miran, CEA chair, is key to this shift. He advocates for tariffs to rebalance trade. Miran believes the US has been carrying too much burden. He argues tariffs can be imposed with minimal disruption and says the US will no longer allow free-riding. This policy is now being tested globally.
Panama has raised concerns at the United Nations over President Donald Trump's threat to reclaim the Panama Canal while also auditing a Hong Kong-linked company's Panama Ports operation. Trump alleges China's growing influence over the canal, which Panama maintains under a neutrality principle. The canal serves significant US container traffic.
Bernie Sanders, a vocal critic of Donald Trump, rallied tens of thousands in Los Angeles, denouncing the influence of billionaires and Trump's policies. Joined by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and musicians like Neil Young, Sanders urged resistance against what he sees as a slide towards authoritarianism.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins will be the designated survivor for President Trump's 2025 address to Congress, ensuring government continuity in case of an emergency. This tradition began in the 1950s during the Cold War. Past survivors describe a secure experience with military supervision. Recent designations include Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in 2024.
As the motive of the explosion that followed a suicide remains under probe, Republican leader Matt Gaetz posted on X: 'The Vegas dude seems like a real CHAD??' "So bizarre," Gaetz who also served in the Army wrote. Though the explosion was initially thought of as a terror attack carrying a political statement against Donald Trump, Matthew Livelsberger's uncle said he was a Trump supporter.
Recent US policy decisions under President Trump are raising concerns about the future of American tourism, with projections indicating a 5.1% drop in foreign arrivals and significant revenue losses by 2025. Stricter immigration policies, tariffs, and rising global tensions are expected to deter international visitors and organizations from hosting events in the US, according to experts.
Prince Harry faces potential deportation as a US court mandates the release of his immigration files. Questions have been raised about past drug use omissions in his visa application following revelations in his autobiography. The Heritage Foundation initiated the inquiry, with the case stirring significant public interest.
A severe cold wave across the central and northern US has brought life-threatening temperatures, snowstorms, and deadly floods, resulting in at least 13 deaths. The National Weather Service issued extreme cold warnings, and severe weather conditions have also led to flooding and hazardous travel, prompting federal disaster assistance requests.
Mexico may take legal action against Google for renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' for US users after an executive order by President Trump. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum argued the order should only affect the US continental shelf. Mexico has formally challenged Google but could resort to a civil suit.