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Trump Sworn in as the 47th US President

Donald Trump was sworn in for a historic second term as president on Monday, pledging a blitz of immediate orders on immigration and the US culture wars as he caps his extraordinary comeback. With one hand raised in the air and the other on a Bible given to him by his mother, the 47th US president solemnly took the oath of office beneath the huge Rotunda of the US Capitol. Republican Trump and outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden had earlier traveled by motorcade together to the Capitol, wh

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Jan 20, 2025 — 3 min read

TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. as Ban Takes Effect

Millions of TikTok users in the United States are no longer able to watch videos on the social media platform as a federal ban on the immensely popular app takes effect. The company’s app was removed Saturday evening from prominent app stores, including the ones operated by Apple and Google, while its website told users that the short-form video platform was no longer available. The blackout began just hours before the law took effect. Users opening the TikTok app on Saturday encountered a pop

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Jan 19, 2025 — 1 min read

David Lynch Dies at 78 After Battling Lung Disease

David Lynch, the visionary US filmmaker behind iconic works like ‘Mulholland Drive’ and ‘Twin Peaks’, has passed away at the age of 78. His family announced his death on his Facebook page on Thursday evening — although the cause of death was not revealed. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” the post reads. “We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But,

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Jan 18, 2025 — 1 min read

A$AP Rocky’s Shooting Trial: What You Need to Know About the Case

A$AP Rocky, the renowned hip-hop star and fashion icon, is at a pivotal moment in his career. He faces a crucial trial starting Tuesday that could either elevate his celebrity status in 2025 or lead to years of imprisonment. The hip-hop star, and longtime partner to Rihanna, with whom he has two toddler sons, is set to touch the highest levels of high fashion as one of the celebrity chairs of the Met Gala in May along with Pharrell Williams, LeBron James and others. And his modest acting caree

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Jan 18, 2025 — 4 min read

Everything You Need to know About the TikTok US Ban

As of now, TikTok, the wildly popular social media app used by 170 million Americans, is set to be removed from U.S. app stores starting Sunday, January 19. TikTok plans to shut U.S. operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The Washington Post reported President-elect Donald Trump, whose term begins a day after a ban would start, is con

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Jan 16, 2025 — 4 min read

Biden Announces $770 One-Time Payment to Victims of the Los Angeles Wildfire

President Joe Biden has stepped in to support victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. On Monday, he announced that people impacted by the fires will get a one-time $770 payment to help with essential purchases like water, baby formula, and medicine. “So far, nearly 6,000 survivors have registered, and $5.1 million has already been distributed,” Biden said. “We aren’t waiting until the fires are over to help—people need aid now.” The wildfires have destroyed over 12,300 structures, b

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Jan 14, 2025 — 1 min read

Jhené Aiko, John Legend, Paris Hilton and Other Celebrities Who Lost Homes in LA Wildfires

Jhené Aiko, the American singer, has revealed she lost her home in the fast-moving wildfires in Los Angeles, a county in California. The fire started on Tuesday night and was caused by strong gusty winds and fast-moving embers. It has led to the evacuation of over 137,000 people, the death of five people, and the destruction of over 1,000 houses, cars, and businesses. In an Instagram post, the 36-year-old singer disclosed that her home got “burned to the ground with all of our things inside”.

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Jan 10, 2025 — 3 min read

Murder investigation launched following County Wexford death

The body of a 58-year-old man was discovered in County Wexford on Tuesday, prompting the opening of a murder investigation. Shortly after 11:00 local time, the Gardaí (Irish police) and emergency services were summoned to a property in Cluain Fada, New Ross, for an incident. The man, identified locally as John O'Connor, was discovered unconscious. A moment later, he was declared dead at the spot. Gardaí said they are treating the death as murder after a post-mortem examination on Wednesday.

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Jan 4, 2025 — 1 min read

British Victim with Royal Family Links Killed in New Orleans Terror Attack

A BRIT identified as one of the 14 victims killed in the horrific New Orleans terror attack reportedly has links to the Royal Family. Edward Pettifer, 31, is believed to be the stepson of Tiggy Legge-Bourke - the former nanny for Prince William and Prince Harry. Pettifer's cause of death was confirmed as "blunt force injuries" after a crazed gunman rammed revellers with a pick-up truck on New Year's Day. Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is suspected to have committed the terror attackbefore he was gun

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Jan 4, 2025 — 4 min read

Following the turmoil on New Year's Eve, Germany saw hundreds of arrests and five fatalities.

On a night of chaos marking the beginning of the new year, rioting in Berlin resulted in over 400 arrests, and fireworks-related mishaps have claimed five lives throughout Germany. A 24-year-old man was among those killed after his handmade firework was accidentally set off close to the town of Geseke in North Rhine Westphalia. Authorities say that a 45-year-old and a 50-year-old also perished while holding pyrotechnics that detonated in their hands. In Hamburg, a 20-year-old was killed with

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Jan 4, 2025 — 2 min read

Elon Musk Changes His Name to “Kekius Maximus” on X

The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus". The tech mogul - and close confidant of US President-Elect Donald Trump - offered no immediate explanation for the name or his new profile image which depicts the character Pepe the Frog - a meme that has been used by far-right groups. The move has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency world, sending the value of a memecoin - a digital currency inspired by i

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Jan 2, 2025 — 1 min read

Five people have been charged in relation to the killing of Liam Payne.

According to the police in Argentina, five persons have been charged in relation to One Direction singer Liam Payne's death. The 31-year-old celebrity passed away on October 16th, following a fall from a Buenos Aires hotel's third-floor balcony. According to the prosecutor's office in Argentina, Payne's friend Roger Nores, the hotel's manager Gilda Martin, and its receptionist Esteban Grassi have all been charged with manslaughter. Braian Paiz, a server, and Ezequiel Pereyra, who also worked a

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Jan 1, 2025 — 3 min read

Kenyan police use tear gas during a demonstration against suspected kidnappings by the government.

In Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, police have used tear gas to scatter demonstrators protesting what they claim is a spate of mysterious kidnappings of government critics. Human rights organisations claim that dozens of Kenyans have been kidnapped in recent months and blame the illegal arrests on Kenya's intelligence and police forces. According to Kenyan officials, the government does not support or participate in extrajudicial executions or kidnappings. With clouds of tear gas hanging in th

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Jan 1, 2025 — 2 min read

More than 300 prisoners of war traded between Russia and Ukraine.

In a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates ahead of New Year's Eve, Russia and Ukraine exchanged over 300 prisoners of war (POWs), according to officials from both nations. On Monday, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksyy announced that 189 Ukrainians had returned home, while the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that it had exchanged 150 Ukrainian detainees. The disparity in the published numbers has no clear explanation. "For all of us, the news of our people's return from Russian

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Jan 1, 2025 — 2 min read

Following three years of army rule, Chad casts a ballot in the general election.

With the opposition calling for a boycott, attendance was predicted to be low for Sunday's general election, which the government believes is a crucial step in eliminating military rule. According to the elections administration organisation ANGE, midday numbers indicated a turnout of only 38% to elect a new parliament, regional assemblies, and local councils. Voter disinterest was attributed to the "cold weather" by election officials in the affluent neighbourhood where the president's family

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

179 people killed in South Korean jet disaster, cause is being investigated.

After a Jeju Air flight crashed at a South Korean airport on Sunday, all of the passengers and the majority of the crew perished. Only two survivors—both cabin crew—were rescued from the flaming wreckage, leaving 179 of the 181 passengers on board the Boeing 737-800 dead. The aircraft skidded off the runway and crashed into a wall in a huge explosion as it touched down at Muan International Airport in the south of the nation. With six crew members and 175 passengers, many of whom were vacatione

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Azerbaijani president requests "admission of guilt" by Russia in plane crash.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blasted Russia for putting forward “absurd” theories initially and said Moscow must compensate victims’ families. President of Azerbaijan, on Sunday, asked Russia to acknowledge its fault in the incident which resulted in the Christmas Day crash of one of passenger aircrafts, which claimed the lives of 38 people, to accept responsibility for it, and to compensate government and bereaved people. First, the Russian side must apologize to Azerbaijan,” he said. “

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Dec 30, 2024 — 2 min read

Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at age 100. Carter served as the 39th president of the United States and 76th governor of Georgia and won a Nobel Prize for his work as a global humanitarian dedicated to waging peace and fighting disease. He was the longest-lived U.S. president, as well as the one with the longest post-presidency. Carter died at home this afternoon in Plains, Ga., surrounded by family, The Carter Center, The Atlanta Journal Constitution and The Washington Postreported.

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Dec 29, 2024 — 9 min read

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Makes History with Closest-Ever Approach to the Sun

A Nasa spacecraft has made history by surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. Scientists received a signal from the Parker Solar Probe just before midnight EST on Thursday (05:00 GMT on Friday) after it had been out of communication for several days during its burning-hot fly-by. Nasa said the probe was "safe" and operating normally after it passed just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million km) from the solar surface. The probe plunged into our star's outer atmosphere on Christmas Eve, endur

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Dec 28, 2024 — 4 min read

Greg Gumbel, Groundbreaking Sportscaster, Dies at 78

Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS sportscaster whose career spanned over five decades and included hosting the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, The NFL Today, and calling play-by-play for two Super Bowls, has died at the age of 78. His family announced Friday that Gumbel passed away after a “courageous battle with cancer.” In a heartfelt statement, his wife Marcy and daughter Michelle said, “Greg approached his illness with stoicism, grace, and positivity. He leaves behind a legacy of love, inspir

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Dec 28, 2024 — 3 min read

Bill Clinton Hospitalized for Fever, Reportedly in ‘Good Spirits’

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, 78, was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington on Monday after developing a fever, according to a statement from his office. Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, announced the news on the social media platform X, stating that the former president is undergoing testing and observation. Despite the hospitalization, Ureña assured the public that Clinton “remains in good spirits.” Clinton, who has faced a series of health issues

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Dec 24, 2024 — 1 min read

Black Student Enrollment at Harvard Law Drops by HALF After Supreme Court Ruling on Affirmative Action

Black student enrollment at Harvard Law School has significantly decreased following the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023 decision to reject race-based admissions. The ruling deemed the consideration of race in college admissions a violation of the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. The New York Times reported on Monday that Harvard Law School's incoming class includes only 19 Black students, representing 3.4% of the class — the lowest figure since the 1960s. This marks a steep decline from the

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Dec 18, 2024 — 2 min read

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 World Cup; 2030 Tournament Set for Six Nations

The 2034 World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabia, while the 2030 World Cup will be hosted across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with three opening matches held in South America, FIFA confirmed during an extraordinary general congress on Wednesday. The announcement was made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a virtual congress. Both the 2030 and 2034 World Cups had single bids and were confirmed by acclamation, with the support of over 200 FIFA member federations. "We are bringing fo

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Dec 11, 2024 — 3 min read

Support and Well-Wishes Flood In After Larry Fitzgerald Sr. Shares News of Randy Moss’ Health Struggles

Randy Moss Steps Away from ESPN Role Amid Health Battle, Fans Rally in Support Prior to Week 13’s episode of ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown, legendary wide receiver Randy Moss shared a personal update, revealing that he and his family are facing a significant internal health challenge. Fans had expressed concern during a previous broadcast when they noticed Moss's eyes appeared yellow. Addressing the speculation, Moss took to Instagram to disclose that he is dealing with an undisclosed health con

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Dec 11, 2024 — 2 min read