An American doctor in Connecticut and an immigration attorney in Boston received alarming emails from the Department of Homeland Security, demanding they "leave the country immediately." Both women, born in the U.S., are seeking legal counsel. DHS acknowledged the error, attributing it to non-personal email addresses provided by aliens, and stated they are addressing the issue on a case-by-case basis.
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North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, is adopting its toughest strategy against perceived US aggression, notably due to strengthened US-South Korea-Japan military ties. The strategy, set for 2025, includes leadership changes and intensified defence capabilities. Pyongyang's growing military collaboration with Russia, involving deployment in Ukraine, has raised international concerns.
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of directing the Houthi rebels in Yemen and warned Iran of severe consequences for their actions. Amid escalating US airstrikes killing at least 53 people, Trump linked the Houthis' attacks to Tehran. The UN called for restraint while the Houthis vowed revenge and raided a World Food Program warehouse in response.
Pope Francis inaugurated the Holy Year at Rome's main prison, spreading hope to inmates. He re-enacted the door-opening gesture performed at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the start of the Jubilee year, which occurs every 25 years and attracts millions of pilgrims. The 2025 Jubilee is dedicated to hope, with a special mass for inmates planned.
Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard scientist crucial to cancer diagnostic advancements, has been detained for two months, raising concerns about stalled research. Accused of failing to declare frog embryo samples, she faces deportation to Russia, where she fears imprisonment for protesting the war in Ukraine.
The Trump administration has paused federal health agencies' communications with the public until February 1 by issuing a memo, affecting regulations, press releases, and social media posts. The suspension is meant to ensure new administration's control but raises concerns over public health safety and potential delays in critical information dissemination during health crises.
Benz's post-government career has been marked by high-profile media appearances and a significant presence on social platforms, particularly X, where his critiques have caught the attention of tech billionaire Elon Musk. Their mutual interests in digital freedom and government accountability have aligned Benz with Musk, fueling what some are calling the "Trump-Musk war on USAID."
Germany’s parliament has passed a significant spending initiative to revive growth and enhance military capabilities against potential threats. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz aims to establish a €500 billion fund for infrastructure and ease borrowing limits for defense spending, reflecting a shift in Germany's fiscal policy. The legislation awaits final approval from the Bundesrat.
Congestion pricing imposes a special surcharge on commuters using their private car in some marked areas so that people take public transportation. Congestion pricing in New York City began on January 5 this year. The congestion pricing zone includes almost all of Manhattan south of 60th Street. If drivers entered this area between 5 am and 9 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 9 pm on weekends, they had to pay a toll of $9.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un described the US security alliance with South Korea and Japan as a significant threat and vowed to expand his country's nuclear weapons program. Kim also reaffirmed support for Russia's efforts in Ukraine, accusing the US of exacerbating the conflict.