DHS Secretary Kristi Noem experienced a theft in Washington D.C., where her purse was stolen from a restaurant. The purse contained critical items like her driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, and a significant amount of cash. The Secret Service is investigating the incident, reviewing security footage that shows an unidentified man taking the bag.
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President-elect Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, producer of "The Apprentice," as special envoy to the UK. This unconventional choice reflects Trump's preference for figures with television backgrounds. Burnett's role will focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting trade and cultural exchange, despite the UK's existing strong alliance with the US and the pre-existing appointment of an ambassador.
American farmers, particularly in North Dakota, face severe financial strains due to plummeting crop prices and skyrocketing input costs. Seed prices, for instance, have surged from $150 to $230 per bag. President-elect Trump acknowledges the crisis, planning tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican agricultural imports to alleviate the issue.
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Sriram Krishnan, an Indian-American tech veteran, has been appointed as the White House's senior policy advisor on AI. He will work alongside David Sacks to maintain US leadership in AI and shape national AI policy. Krishnan brings extensive experience from companies like Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook, and recently departed Andreessen Horowitz.
Hindu on Campus (HOC) has launched a website to document incidents of Hinduphobia on university campuses in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Over 100 cases of anti-Hindu and anti-India bias reported in the past four years have been compiled as a resource for advocacy groups.
President-elect Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special envoys to Hollywood. The aim is to restore Hollywood's business, with Trump emphasizing their talent and support. Voight, Gibson, and Stallone have strong pro-Trump inclinations, setting them apart in the predominantly Democrat-supporting industry. The move has stirred mixed reactions in Hollywood.
Israel will release 110 Palestinian prisoners, including prominent terrorist convicts, in exchange for three Israeli hostages. The deal, part of a truce brokered by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, also includes the release of five Thai captives. The agreement aims to secure the release of 33 Israeli hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
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