A person in Louisiana has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first US death from the virus. CDC states the public risk remains low, with no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Most cases involve animal-to-human exposure. The CDC continues monitoring for viral adaptations and potential human health threats.
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An audio clip, supposedly of Vice President JD Vance criticizing Elon Musk, is viral. JD Vance's team and audio verification tools claim it is fake and not Vance's voice. The audio caused social media uproar but was sourced from TikTok and lacks credibility. In the audio, JD Vance allegedly said Elon Musk is not even an American and is now making him (Vance) and Trump look bad.
President Donald Trump had a tense 45-minute phone call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed strong intent to purchase Greenland. Denmark officials reportedly described the conversation as firm, with Trump threatening specific measures like tariffs. Greenland's PM Mute Egede stated emphatically that Greenlanders will decide their future, asserting independence from the US and Denmark.
​In 2016, Bezos said Trump's wish to lock up Hillary Clinton or refuse to accept a loss in that election "erodes our democracy around the edges." "One of the things that makes this country as amazing as it is, we are allowed to criticize and scrutinize our elected leaders," Bezos said at the time. But this time he said he is actually optimistic about Trump's term as Trump has changed in the last eight years.
The chairman and president of Japan's Fuji Television resigned Monday, weeks after a celebrity presenter was accused of sexual assault, causing a public relations storm and the mass exit of advertisers. As pressure mounted, Fuji TV said its president Koichi Minato and chairman Shuji Kanoh were stepping down.
Imran Khan has requested post-arrest bail from the Lahore high court, arguing political victimization after multiple cases were lodged against him following May 9 violence. His plea follows the Anti-Terrorism Court's rejection of his earlier bail applications, and his sister has claimed his rights are being violated.
A freelance photographer from Vietnam, Nguyen Thanh Nghe, claims he took the famous 'napalm girl' photo credited to AP's Nick Ut. AP is investigating the claim made in the Sundance documentary 'The Stringer'. Experts question Ut's ability to take the photo, while Nghe explains why he waited 50 years to assert authorship.
Three Texas teenagers armed with kitchen knives and a brick allegedly attacked their mother after she turned off the Wi-Fi. The incident, which occurred at their Houston home, also resulted in their grandmother being knocked down while trying to protect her. The mother and grandmother sustained no serious injuries. The teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault.
The US Army has suspended Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez, commander of Fort McCoy, after the absence of President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Secretary Hegseth's photos from the base's chain of command display sparked outrage. While the Army denies misconduct, the DOD launched an investigation. This follows other military leadership changes, including Col.
China said Monday it hopes an upcoming visit by the French foreign minister would see the countries deepen cooperation in a world facing "turbulence and transformation". French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot is set to visit the Chinese capital Beijing and economic powerhouse Shanghai on Thursday and Friday, his first visit since becoming the country's top diplomat last year.
Republican commentators circulated a purported Kamala Harris 404 screenshot and claimed that the White House did that mocking the former vice president. But the screenshot was not from the White House's site but apparently from Kamala Harris' campaign website. The viral image referenced the former Vice President's favorite phrase 'unburdened'. Harris is currently considering future political moves, including a potential presidential run in 2028.