Following a contentious Senate hearing where Robert F Kennedy Jr faced accusations of promoting conspiracy theories, Vice President JD Vance staunchly defended the HHS secretary. Vance criticised senators who challenged Kennedy, accusing them of hypocrisy regarding pharmaceutical practices and treatments for children. Other White House officials echoed Vance's support, while Kennedy defended his department's record.
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In Portugal, a 14-year-old boy confessed to deliberately starting wildfires across several parishes. He told police his actions stemmed from frustration over academic struggles and social difficulties. The blazes destroyed hectares of forest, alarming local residents. While authorities suspect he acted alone, they haven't ruled out other possible involvement. The case is now with the Family and Children’s Court.
A video from France is gaining attention. It shows a musician playing guitar for orangutans at La Boissière du Doré Zoo. One orangutan clapped during the performance. The video has received millions of views. People are praising the orangutans' emotional intelligence. The musician also sang for a white tiger at the zoo. Viewers said the tiger seemed to enjoy the music.
The UAE will witness a rare total lunar eclipse tonight, lasting 82 minutes and visible across all seven emirates. The International Astronomical Centre will livestream the event from 7:30 PM to 11:50 PM. The eclipse peaks at 10:12 PM, turning the Moon red. It’s among the longest in recent years and visible to 87% of the world.
Kim Jong-un's recent trip to Beijing, accompanied by his daughter Kim Ju-ae, suggests she may be his potential successor. Ju-ae's presence at the military parade and meetings with Chinese officials signals her rising status and possible grooming for leadership. This move highlights North Korea's strengthening ties with China and Russia, amidst global tensions.
Republican Congressman Cory Mills faces accusations from his ex-girlfriend, Lindsey Langston, who testified in court seeking a restraining order. Langston, Miss United States, claims Mills threatened her safety and reputation by potentially releasing intimate videos. She expressed fear and stated Mills threatened anyone she dated. Mills denies wrongdoing, suggesting the allegations are politically motivated.
Abhigyan Patel, a 20-year-old Indian student, tragically drowned at Bean Point Beach on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Patel, part of a group of aviation students, was swept away while swimming, prompting a large-scale search. Following this and other recent incidents, the area has been designated a 'no-swim zone' due to dangerous currents.
Amidst rising tensions, the USS Lake Erie, a US guided missile cruiser, transited the Panama Canal from the Pacific to the Caribbean. This movement follows the Trump administration's deployment of warships near Venezuela, officially designated as an anti-drug trafficking operation.
In Princeton, New Jersey, the former homes of Presidents Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson are drawing significant attention. Cleveland's Georgian mansion, Westland, recently sold for $5.28 million, while Wilson's Tudor Revival residence, where he lived until his presidency, is on the market for $6.5 million. Both properties boast historical significance and unique architectural features, reflecting their presidential past.