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The Israeli military said Thursday it killed two Palestinian militants overnight near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, where a large-scale raid is underway, accusing them of murdering three Israelis. According to the Palestinian health ministry, Israeli troops or settlers have killed at least 850 Palestinians in the West Bank since the conflict began.
Podcast host Alex Cooper expressed surprise at the $100,000 cost of recreating her studio for Kamala Harris's campaign appearance, calling the set "not that nice." Harris's campaign faced criticism for extravagant spending, including a Vegas display and extensive advertising, despite raising billions.
At 26, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-origin tech researcher and former OpenAI employee, voiced copyright concerns about AI companies, then was found dead, ruled a suicide, but his family remains skeptical. They push for a deeper investigation into his death while advocating for whistleblower protections.
The Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID has left many staffers in uncertain and dangerous situations, including stalled medical evacuations for pregnant employees. Court orders have temporarily blocked mass layoffs and funding cuts, but workers still face unpaid bills and lack of guidance. Lifesaving programs like PEPFAR and disaster response remain offline despite waivers. A judge is set to rule on further staffing cuts.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron had previously said the two sides had "a lot of convergence" on pressing issues including Ukraine and the Middle East.
Federal agencies, following a directive tied to President Trump's order, scrambled to comply with removing 'gender ideology' from websites, email signatures, and forms by Friday. This led to the disappearance of public health data and important resources regarding transgender issues, causing concerns among experts about the potential risks to scientific information and public health.
Capital One Arena which has a capacity for 20,000 persons will host the Donald Trump victory rally today. The event is officially known as the 'Make America Great Again Victory Rally'. It will kick off at 3 PM ET with the doors opening at 1 PM ET. Elon Musk, Hulk Rogam Dana White are scheduled to speak today apart from Trump family members and Vice President-elect JD Vance.
In 1815, Mount Tambora's eruption caused a 'year without a summer.' Scientists warn of a high probability of another massive eruption this century, which could severely affect global food supplies and trigger economic losses. Preparedness for potential fallout is crucial as climate change might increase volcanic activity and amplify the impacts of such eruptions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday France's position on potential extending Paris's nuclear umbrella to European partners was "very promising" as he spoke before a key leaders' summit in Brussels. "This readiness of France, this is something very promising," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk told reporters in Brussels, "We have to treat this proposal seriously."
Pope Francis called Sunday for a ceasefire in Gaza to be "immediately respected", as he thanked mediators and urged a boost in humanitarian aid as well as the return of hostages. I also hope that humanitarian aid will even more quickly reach... the people of Gaza, who have so many urgent needs", Francis said.