Sunny Hostin sparked controversy by comparing the January 6 Capitol riot to the Holocaust and slavery, calling it one of the worst moments in American history. Her remarks on The View received significant backlash online, with some demanding her removal from the show.
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The US FDA has dismissed around 20 employees, impacting the review of Neuralink’s brain implant trials. The layoffs, part of a broader government spending cut led by Elon Musk, have raised concerns over safety oversight and delays in medical device assessments. Experts worry about the effect on Neuralink’s trials and the protection of participants.
Portugal's minority government faces potential collapse as parliament votes on a confidence motion regarding Prime Minister Luis Montenegro. The controversy centers on alleged conflicts of interest involving Montenegro's family law firm. His government, in power for less than a year, risks triggering the third general election in three years amid a rising tide of populism.
NATO countries are reconsidering their F-35 purchases citing recent US actions and geopolitical tensions. Portugal, Canada, and Germany plan to review their contracts. New alternatives like Sweden's Gripen offer lower costs but face compatibility issues with NATO systems. Critics also highlight the F-35's high lifetime cost and technical concerns.
Scientists are sending mouse sperm to space. They want to see if mammals can reproduce there. The sperm is stored on the International Space Station. It will return to Earth in 2025. Researchers will then study the sperm. This research will help humans live on the Moon and Mars. It may also help save species on Earth.
As Vivek Ramaswamy posted photos from Superbowl Sunday, social media users asked him why he was there if he did not like American culture. In December, Ramaswamy made a long rant about US culture blaming it for nor producing top engineering talents owing to it misplaced focus on mediocrity and not on excellence, he said -- to the ire of many Republicans.
Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces federal charges following pressure from health insurance industry leaders seeking a strong deterrent against copycat attacks. This move superseded Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg's case, shocking Mangione's defense team. The federal case potentially carries the death penalty and avoids the controversial terrorism enhancement in Bragg's indictment.
Australia's prime minister condemned heckling and booing Friday at two solemn Anzac Day commemorations as "low cowardice", warning that those responsible would "face the full force of the law". The disruption of Anzac Day is beyond contempt, and the people responsible must face the full force of the law," he told reporters in Canberra.
Syria's first female football coach, Maha Janoud, reflects on her journey from war-torn Syria to coaching in Iceland. Despite regime change, she hopes for accountability and a fair future for her homeland. While optimistic about men's football, she is cautious about the future of women's sports under the new government.
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.