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Hollywood actors at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards wore Be Good pins to honor Renee Nicole Good, a poet fatally shot by ICE. The pins, seen on stars like Mark Ruffalo and Jean Smart, symbolize a call for restraint and humanity in immigration enforcement following her death. The incident has sparked protests and debate over celebrity activism at such events.
The US State Department has revoked over 100,000 visas in 2025, a record high, following President Trump's executive order for stricter vetting. This surge, impacting student, work, business, and tourist visas, is attributed to criminal activity, overstays, and enhanced screening, including a new 'continuous vetting' system.
A recent image of Donald Trump with a milk moustache signals a shift in US food policy, bringing whole milk back into school classrooms. This change, driven by the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, prioritizes student preference and nutrient intake over previous low-fat mandates, sparking debate on health and government influence.
Elon Musk announced he will seek full custody of his one-year-old son with Ashley St. Clair, citing concerns over her recent public remarks on gender identity. Musk stated St. Clair's statements suggested openness to gender transition for their child, prompting his move to protect their son's welfare.
Donald Trump's renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, framed as a national security issue, coincides with significant investments by prominent businessmen like Ronald Lauder. Tech billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, through KoBold Metals, are also exploring the island for rare earth minerals, raising questions about strategic influence and growing American presence.
Bill Gates has gifted $7.9 billion to Melinda Gates' nonprofit, Pivotal Philanthropies Foundation, in a massive charitable transfer. This significant move, part of a post-divorce agreement, instantly elevates her foundation to one of the world's most well-funded private charities. The funds will support initiatives in mental health, reducing political violence, and women's workplace leadership.
A man was arrested near Philadelphia's Mount Moriah Cemetery with approximately 100 human skulls and other body parts, linked to weeks of grave robberies. Investigators found extensive remains, including torsos and mummified limbs, at the suspect's home and a storage unit. The motive for the desecration of the historic burial ground remains under investigation.
President Trump wore a 'Happy Trump' lapel pin during a White House meeting with oil executives to discuss Venezuelan oil strategy. The pin, a cartoon-style depiction of himself, drew attention amidst serious geopolitical discussions. Officials stated the meeting focused on practical issues regarding potential US energy company involvement in Venezuela's oil future.
US President Donald Trump, speaking during a White House meeting with oil executives on Venezuela, again claimed he stopped a looming IndiaPakistan war, saying eight planes were shot down before he intervened. He argued that his role in resolving multiple conflicts, including between the nuclear-armed neighbours, made him deserving of a Nobel Peace Prize, repeating assertions he has made in earlier interviews.
President Donald Trump took a call from Fox News during a New York Times interview. The interview, held in the Oval Office, was interrupted multiple times by phone calls. Trump also spoke with Colombian leader Gustavo Petro. This marked a rare extended engagement with the Times, a publication Trump has often criticized.
President Donald Trump stated he won't restrict his family's business dealings in a potential second term, citing a lack of recognition for voluntary ethical restraints during his first presidency. He believes past efforts to distance his administration from his global business interests yielded only criticism, not credit. Trump feels these actions were unappreciated, shaping his current, more permissive stance.
President Donald Trump told The New York Times he has not used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy but joked he probably should. The disclosure comes as these medications spark debates over healthcare costs and insurance coverage. Trumps remarks highlight both his personal health and his administrations policies aimed at lowering drug prices, showing the drugs growing political and cultural relevance.
Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old poet and mother, was fatally shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during an operation in south Minneapolis. Officials quickly deemed the shooting justified, though an investigation was announced. Good was an award-winning writer, recognized in 2020 for her poem 'On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs.'
Pro-Maduro motorcycle gangs, known as colectivos, are patrolling Caracas streets following Nicols Maduro's capture by the US. These armed groups are reportedly targeting individuals suspected of supporting Donald Trump and the US operation, creating an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty. Residents describe checkpoints and phone inspections, with those found to be supportive of the raid facing threats and intimidation.
A rare and deliberate exposure to black widow venom sent a 37-year-old woman to intensive care after she injected a ground-up spider into her bloodstream to get high. Doctors documented severe muscle pain, breathing distress and cardiovascular symptoms, likely intensified by an allergic reaction and an unusually high venom dose. The patient recovered after several days of supportive treatment.

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