Elon Musk sent a team to aid the investigation of a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Trump's Las Vegas hotel and shared footage from the charging stations. Attorneys involved in lawsuits against Tesla said it was very unlikely because Tesla does not share its data easily. Elon Musk was quick to respond to the incident and posted updates frequently.
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US President Joe Biden confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 15 on New Orleans's Bourbon Street, had a remote detonator linked to two IEDs planted in ice coolers. The attack, inspired by Isis, has renewed focus on Biden's claims that white supremacy is the greatest domestic terrorist threat, with past statements by his administration supporting this view.
Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Facebook director, has made serious allegations against Meta's top executives, including claims of sexual misconduct and unethical practices. Williams accuses Sheryl Sandberg of inappropriate behavior and Mark Zuckerberg of unethical dealings with Beijing. Meta refutes these claims, labeling them as outdated and previously addressed. Meta said since Williams was fired in 2017, she has been paid by anti-Facebook activists.
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, plan to visit Greenland, drawing criticism from Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The visit is linked to President Trump's interest in acquiring Greenland, citing national security concerns, and aims to assess the region's strategic importance.
Austrian far-right leader Herbert Kickl announced the collapse of his coalition talks with the conservative Austrian People's Party. Kickl, who won 28.8 per cent of the vote in the September election, had been mandated to form a government after previous negotiations failed. Disputes over policies and ministerial positions led to the breakdown. Austria's political future remains uncertain, with interim chancellor Alexander Schallenberg in charge.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have sold their Montecito home for $5.2 million, surpassing the asking price of $4.9 million. Purchased for $2.9 million in 2021, the 1,691-square-foot property received multiple offers within two days. This transaction follows their relocation to England in November 2024, prompted by Donald Trump's election, after selling another Montecito property previously.
US President Donald Trump has indicated his interest in seeking a third term, questioning whether the Constitution bars him from doing so. Despite this, the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, clearly restricts presidents to two terms. Trump was sworn in for his second term on January 20.
Israel freed Ahmad Manasra, a Palestinian. He was involved in an attack as a 13-year-old and developed schizophrenia while incarcerated. Palestinians claim harsh imprisonment caused his mental illness. He was convicted of attempted murder. Appeals for early release were denied. Rights groups highlight worsening prison conditions. Recently released Palestinian prisoners appeared unwell.
Amid speculations that Vivek had a fall-out with Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Ramaswamy praised the Trump administration's move against the DEI quota system and said it ends an era of racial victimhood narratives in America. "The abolition of DEI quota system marks the end of an era of racial victimhood narratives in America. Or at least it should. Thanks to President Trump for repealing EO 11246 today," Ramaswamy wrote.
Alina Habba, a senior aide to Donald Trump, offered an insight into the replica White House spaces used by Joe Biden. She showcased the sophisticated setup, including teleprompters and professional lighting, which facilitated Biden's televised events during his presidency. Stephen Miller claimed Biden required this setup to read scripts effectively.