President-elect Trump voiced support for 45,000 dockworkers locked in a labor dispute over automation. He argued that the cost savings from automation don't justify the job losses. Trump urged foreign shipping companies benefiting from US markets to prioritize American workers over machinery, especially given their record profits.
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President Trump has halted US aid to South Africa, citing concerns over the new Expropriation Act that allegedly discriminates against the white minority. The US criticizes the land reform law, while South Africa argues it seeks to rectify historical inequalities without arbitrary land seizures.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged global leaders to sustain pressure on Putin for a Ukrainian ceasefire during a virtual 'coalition of the willing' meeting. Starmer emphasized the need for concrete commitments as Russia plays 'pointless games' with Trump's peace plan. He called for action over studies and vowed to support Ukraine amid ongoing military pressure from Russia.
A midair collision near Ronald Reagan National Airport resulted in 60 deaths, prompting scrutiny of Trump's directive to eliminate diversity programs in the FAA. The timing raises safety concerns as the FAA investigates and implements new hiring policies, with critics warning of potential risks to aviation safety and federal workforce stability.
Kai Madison Trump, shared a behind-the-scenes vlog of her grandfather's Inauguration Day, which amassed 27 million views in 24 hours. Her 14-minute video included personal moments of the day, from preparation to attending the Liberty Inauguration Ball. Kai also offered a rare glimpse inside the White House and captured her experience at the Liberty Ball, where she danced with her father.
Elon Musk plans to sue Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for accusing him of performing a 'Nazi salute' at Donald Trump’s inauguration. The gesture Musk made has been widely debated, with the Anti-Defamation League concluding it was an awkward movement of enthusiasm rather than a Nazi salute.
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Michael Mayor, 34, has been charged with murder after allegedly fatally assaulting a one-year-old girl in Dayton, Ohio. The child succumbed to a fractured skull and other severe injuries on December 20. Mayor initially faced lesser charges, which were upgraded following the toddler's death.