Amazon is poised to donate $1 million to Trump's inauguration, following a similar contribution from Meta. Both Bezos and Zuckerberg have met with Trump, signaling a thaw in relations after past criticisms and controversies. Bezos recently defended The Washington Post's decision to abstain from a 2024 presidential endorsement amid internal backlash.
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In a Time interview, President-elect Trump acknowledged the volatile situation with Iran, stating that "anything can happen" regarding potential conflict. He cited Ukraine's alleged missile strikes into Russia as a major escalation. Trump's history with Iran includes ordering the killing of Qassem Soleimani and withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal.
​DailyMail snapped Don Jr and Anderson together at a cafe in West Palm Beach where they were celebrating Anderson's birthday. The report said Don Jr spends most of his time now at Anderson's townhome in West Palm Beach and not at the Florida mansion that he and Kimberly Guilfoyle bought together after their engagement in December 2020.
Former vice president Kamala Harris has signed with Creative Artists Agency to work on her post-White House initiatives, including speaking engagements and possibly publishing a book. This is the same agency that represents former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Brad Pitt, Ariana Grande and NBA star Devin Booker.
Facebook’s history is littered with accusations of monopolistic behavior, privacy violations, and algorithmic manipulation. The only real challenge Zuckerberg has faced in the last decade came from Elon Musk’s Twitter (now X), which, let’s be honest, is like replacing a questionable Caesar with an even more erratic one.
Israel's defence minister has ordered preparations for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza following a controversial proposal by US President Donald Trump to relocate them. The plan has faced global backlash, with the UN warning of "ethnic cleansing" and Palestinian leaders rejecting it as a violation of international law. While Israeli PM Netanyahu praised the proposal, the White House later clarified that any relocation would be temporary.
Georgia Representative Rich McCormick suggested students should work for their meals rather than receiving them for free, citing national financial woes. He emphasizes the potential for gaining valuable work experience and self-sufficiency, though acknowledges that not all students are of working age.
Iran is open to indirect talks with the US, despite President Trump's demands for new nuclear deal negotiations. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi denies direct talks until the US changes its approach. Trump had withdrawn from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed sanctions, while Iran insists on peaceful nuclear activities.
Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad's capital N'Djamena on Wednesday, sparking a battle that left 18 attackers and one security personnel member dead, the government said. "There were 18 dead and six injured" among the attackers "and we suffered one death and three injured, one of them seriously", government spokesman and Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah told AFP. Hours after the shooting, Koulamallah appeared in a video posted to Facebook, surrounded by soldiers and... Expand
An Austrian woman, 73, has been kidnapped in Agadez, Niger. This incident marks the first abduction of a European citizen in the country since the 2023 military coup. The Austrian embassy in Algeria is in contact with local authorities. No group has claimed responsibility, and Niger authorities have yet to comment.