US President Joe Biden is honouring 19 individuals with the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a White House ceremony. Recipients include Hillary Clinton, George Soros, Bono, Michael J. Fox, and Magic Johnson. They are recognised for significant contributions to public service, philanthropy, civil rights, and other fields.
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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay on the ISS. Their mission extended due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, and they switched to SpaceX for their return. A relief crew's arrival enabled their departure.
Russia-Ukraine war marked three years on February 24. the years have been defined by death and destruction and global debates.
US President Trump defended national security advisor Michael Waltz after a Signal group chat leak exposed planned military strikes on Houthi rebels. A staffer accidentally added journalist Jeffrey Goldberg to the chat, raising security concerns. Trump dismissed calls for an apology and ordered Waltz to investigate Signal's vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for secure communication tools.
Kimberly Guilfoyle and Bettina Anderson both attended Donald Trump's inauguration but according to reports, they did not meet as Kimberly Guilfoyle was seen at the closed-door oath-taking ceremony while Bettina was present at the Liberty Ball. They, however, met a day before on January 19 at a pre-inauguration party. Kimberly did not sit with the family at the inauguration event.
Chinese officials have admitted to conducting cyber attacks on US infrastructure, known as "Volt Typhoon," during a private meeting. This operation, linked to China's military, targeted critical sectors and maintained covert access to the US electric grid. The US also identified another campaign, "Salt Typhoon," targeting American telecommunications networks.
Donald Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, appeared visibly shocked in a viral photo. At that time, Trump was speaking about Gaza and how the place has become hell and that Palestinians should leave the 'hell' and settle somewhere else. Later Trump said the US would take over Gaza though the White House clarified that he meant the US would work with regional partners to rebuild Gaza.
A fast-moving wildfire in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades region destroyed homes, forced 30,000 evacuations, and threatened 13,000 structures Tuesday. Severe winds worsened conditions, complicating nighttime firefighting efforts and causing power outages for 28,000. Wildfire remains uncontained at 3,000 acres. The situation is critical, with conditions expected to improve by Saturday.
This heightened scrutiny has particularly affected Indian Green Card holders, especially elderly individuals who spend extended periods in India during the winter months. Reports indicate that US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have been pressuring these individuals at airports to sign Form I-407, which voluntarily relinquishes their permanent residency. Those who resist have allegedly faced threats of detention or deportation.
Scientists found 27 new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest. The expedition happened in 2022. New species include an amphibious mouse and a dwarf squirrel. Researchers also found 48 possible new species. The team recorded 2,046 species in total. Some of these species are endangered. Protecting the rainforest is crucial for these species' survival.