The US may join a small group of nations considering cancer warning labels on alcohol, as per Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call. Countries like South Korea, Ireland, Norway, and Thailand already have or are planning stricter regulations linking alcohol to cancer. The 2026 Irish law leads the way with mandatory warnings.
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In the Dominican Republic, the collapse of the Jet Set nightclub's roof resulted in at least 184 fatalities, prompting rescue efforts and a frantic search for loved ones. Despite the slim chances of finding survivors, crews continued digging through the rubble while families sought answers. The government has shifted to a recovery phase, promising a thorough investigation into the cause of the collapse after rescue efforts conclude.
A severe lack of medical supplies is hampering efforts to respond to the deadly earthquake in Myanmar, the United Nations said Saturday, adding that those affected needed urgent humanitarian aid. "As the full scale of the disaster unfolds, urgent humanitarian assistance is needed to support those affected," the UN humanitarian agency OCHA said in a statement.
Donald Trump acknowledged that Elon Musk hired young people -- as young as 19-year-olds-- for crucial DOGE work. He said he never met them though they work out of the White House but they are very smart people. "Some are young and some are not young. Some are not young at all. But they found great things," Trump said.
Elon Musk reportedly helped release Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from an Iranian prison in January. His connections with Iranian diplomats and Donald Trump played a role in the negotiations. Sala was detained in December 2023 amid rising tensions between Iran and Italy. Her release was part of a possible prisoner swap involving an Iranian engineer held by Italy.
Donald Trump will promise a "renewal of the American dream" on Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to office, laying out a vision of extended presidential power and a reshaped world order. Trump himself promised in a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday that the address to Congress "WILL BE BIG" and vowed that "I WILL TELL IT LIKE IT IS!"
Former FBI agent Tim Thibault is implicated for allegedly sharing sensitive investigative information and an inappropriate photo via his government email. He is also accused of interfering in a federal investigation involving Hunter Biden. Senators Grassley and Johnson have requested an immediate probe into his conduct.
Early Wednesday morning, New Orleans' French Quarter became a scene of terror when Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an ISIS supporter, drove a truck into a crowd, killing 15 and injuring 30. Following a shootout with police, Jabbar was killed. The act was classified as terrorism.
A man in North Carolina has been charged with multiple crimes for breaking into a motel, pretending to be an ICE agent, and threatening a woman with deportation unless she engaged in sexual acts. He faces charges including kidnapping, rape, and possessing cocaine. This incident raises concerns about the exploitation and impersonation of immigration officers in the US.
A report reveals that less than half of the $225 million collected by the US Army for a food program was spent on meals. Instead, $151 million was diverted for other uses, causing significant concern. Examples include Fort Stewart, where only $2.1 million of $17 million was used on food.